Omega Masonry Brick & Mortar Contractor Blog
Welcome to the Omega Masonry blog. Omega is a brick and mortar contractor and expert stone mason offering a wide range of services including Mailbox Repair, Stucco Mailbox Repairs, Brick Mailbox Repair, Outdoor Fireplace & Fire Pits, Outdoor Grills & BBQ Pits, Built in Grills & Outdoor Kitchen, Brick Masonry, Stone Masonry, Retaining Wall Repair, Chimney Repair, Hardscapes Design, Stone Landscape Borders, Stone & Brick Patios, Stucco Work & Repairs, more.
From our Plano corporate headquarters we service the entire Dallas Forth Worth area including McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Allen, Carrollton, The Colony, Addison, Rockwall, Richardson, Arlington, Little Elm, Rowlett, Murphy, Lucas, Parker, Wylie, Fairview, Lewisville, Anna, Coppell, Flower Mound, Celina Little Elm, Irving, Princeton, Highland Village, Melissa, Mesquite, Balch Springs, Preston Hollow, Allen, Las Colinas, Highland Park, Frisco, Collin County, Denton County, Dallas County, Rockwall County, and Tarrant County. Unlike many local contractors we are a true A to Z company offering emergency service, repairs, build, design and restoration. If you want the best for you home, don’t settle for less, call the expert stone masons of Omega Masonry!
Brick Patch Repair
If you think you need brick patch repair, you have come to the right place. We offer a professional brick repair service to restore your home’s exterior to its former glory. If you have unsightly cracks and chips, we can make your brick look new again. The first step to brick patch repair is figuring out exactly what the damage is. One of our professional brick masonry contractors will come to assess your [...]
Masonry Repair: Should You Do it on Your Own?
You have a stone or brick house, and you know a few things about masonry. Your house is very durable, and it has been years since it encountered an issue. Suddenly, one day, a huge crack appears. Should you fix it by yourself? Although it is very tempting to treat this as a DIY project, it is strongly advised that you get professional masonry repair experts to handle the job. Here are some reasons [...]
Repairing Brick Retaining Walls
In Texas, retaining walls are a common feature for many homes and businesses. They are used to keep soil that is sloped and elevated from collapsing like a landslide. Consequently, retaining walls must be designed to be able to withstand a great deal of pressure from both the elements and the ground itself. This pressure can cause brick retaining walls to occasionally become damaged or weakened, thus requiring repair by a Texas masonry [...]
The Basics of Cast Stone Repair
Cast stone is a concrete masonry application that simulates natural-cut stones and has quite a number of architectural uses. Cast stone repair is necessary because these stones are mostly found on building exteriors and outdoor gardens, usually as trims and ornaments. It is made from white cement, natural sands, and crushed stones, and can be colored using mineral pigments. The beauty of cast stones is undeniable however they will only look great if [...]
5 Aspects of a Brick Home Inspection
Whether you decide to buy a home or are considering selling your home, then a home inspection is certain to be a part of your future. And while many people think of a brick house as virtually indestructible, there are still things that can happen to hurt its structural integrity. Consequently, if you are a prospective buyer or seller of a brick house, having a home inspection is a must. As you venture [...]
Stucco Repairs for Your Texas Location
In areas such as Texas it is not unusual to see neighborhoods with a number of stucco homes, retaining walls and other elements. This is due to stucco being a great way to make a home more energy efficient, are resistant (though not impervious) to mold, mildew and fire, minimizes outside sound, is virtually maintenance free, and ensure that your home will last for many decades to come. However, just because stucco homes [...]
Retaining Wall Repairs in Texas
Your retaining wall is not just a bit of masonry that adds beauty or architecture to your Texas property. Nor is it simply a way to show off your style or landscape design or to provide you with some seating at the back of your property. Though all of these uses would be true. However, your retaining wall serves a unique purpose – to hold back or retain the soil behind it. The [...]
Why Do You Need a Bricklayer?
Bricklaying is related to, but different from a stone mason. As the name suggests, bricklaying is a technique that involves the use of bricks to construct brickwork. This is also considered an ancient profession because it is a technique that has been used for many centuries. Like masons, a bricklayer is also a craftsman who goes to trade schools or serves apprenticeships in order to acquire this specialized skill. So why do you [...]
Concrete Contractors – Types of Services
Experienced concrete contractors usually possess a skill level that allows them to excel in many different facets of masonry. While you may think the term concrete contractor is self-explanatory, we offer many more services than you might guess. For instance, there are many different finishes we offer when we perform concrete landscaping. The first of these finishes is something we like to call standard finish concrete. This is usually the most cost-effective option [...]