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Serving Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas. (208) 508-0030
Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry handles foundation repair, brick work, stone masonry, and concrete projects across Rathdrum and 11 surrounding communities. We show up, do it right, and leave your property better than we found it.
Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry is a locally owned masonry contractor serving Rathdrum, ID and 11 surrounding cities. We offer 16 masonry and concrete services - from foundation repair and chimney work to outdoor kitchens and custom stone. Every job is handled by our crew, not subcontractors, and backed by a free on-site estimate.
Cracks in your foundation walls or a settling floor? We stabilize and repair foundations before minor problems become major ones.
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Crumbling mortar or spalling brick on your chimney? Rathdrum winters are hard on chimneys - we fix them before the next freeze.
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Soft, sandy mortar joints let water in and get worse every winter. Tuckpointing seals them and extends the life of your masonry by decades.
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Chipped, spalling, or crumbling brick? We replace damaged bricks and match mortar color so the repair blends into your existing wall.
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Cracked or heaving driveway pavers? We install and repair paver driveways that handle Idaho's freeze-thaw cycles and look sharp doing it.
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Sloping yard, erosion problems, or a failing wall? A properly built retaining wall stops soil movement and protects your landscaping.
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Weathered or damaged brick and stone doesn't have to stay that way. We restore masonry to its original strength and appearance.
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Want a fireplace that actually works and looks built-in? We install masonry fireplaces from the ground up, including hearth and surround.
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Stone veneer gives your home a high-end look without the full weight and cost of natural stone. We install it to last.
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Concrete block walls are strong, fire-resistant, and low-maintenance. We build them for basements, garages, and property boundaries.
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A properly installed foundation block wall keeps your home stable for decades. We build them to code with inspections included.
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Turn your backyard into a place you actually use. We build outdoor kitchens with masonry counters, grills, and built-in features.
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Uneven or cracked walkways are a tripping hazard. We install new concrete or paver walkways that hold up through Idaho winters.
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Need a garden wall, privacy wall, or property boundary? We build brick walls that are solid, straight, and built to last.
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Natural stone adds character no other material can match. We build stone walls, steps, and accents using locally sourced materials.
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Brick pointing fills deteriorated mortar joints without replacing the entire wall - a targeted fix that stops water damage in its tracks.
Learn MoreTell us what you are seeing - cracks, a failing wall, a chimney that looks rough - and we will schedule a free on-site visit, usually within a few days. You do not need to know the technical details. We respond to all inquiries within 1 business day.
We walk the property, look at the damage in person, and explain exactly what we found - in plain language, not contractor shorthand. You get a written estimate with a clear scope and a firm price before any work begins. No pressure, no upsells.
Our crew shows up on the scheduled day, handles everything from setup to cleanup, and walks you through the finished work before we leave. Structural jobs go through the required county inspection so there is an independent sign-off on the quality - not just our word.
We hold an active Idaho contractor license and carry full liability and workers compensation insurance on every project - so if anything goes wrong, you are covered.
Every estimate is free and done in person - we never quote over the phone without seeing the job. You get a written price with a clear scope before you commit to anything.
We have been working in and around Rathdrum since 2015. We know how the local climate, soils, and freeze-thaw cycles affect masonry here - and we build accordingly.
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day and can usually schedule a site visit within the same week. You will not be left waiting and wondering.
Questions before you schedule? (208) 508-0030 or send us a message.
"They came out within a few days, found two foundation cracks I hadn't noticed, and had everything repaired before the ground froze again. Straightforward estimate, no surprises on the bill. I have not had any issues since."
David K., Rathdrum - Foundation repair
"The mortar on our chimney had been crumbling for a couple of winters and we kept putting it off. They tuckpointed the whole thing in one day and matched the color better than I expected. It looks like it was never touched."
Linda M., Coeur d'Alene - Tuckpointing
"We had a retaining wall that had been leaning for two years. They rebuilt it with block and it has held through two wet springs. They cleaned up the yard after, which I appreciated."
Robert T., Post Falls - Retaining wall construction
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward - just an honest conversation about what you are seeing and what it will take to fix it. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site assessment at a time that works for you.
(208) 508-0030Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry is based in Rathdrum, ID and serves 12 communities across northern Idaho and eastern Washington - including Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Spokane, and Spokane Valley. We can usually schedule a same-week site visit for homeowners throughout our service area.
Straight answers to the questions people in Rathdrum ask before they call.
Water expands by about 9 percent when it freezes. Any moisture trapped in a concrete crack or mortar joint pushes outward with enough force to widen the gap. In northern Idaho, this cycle repeats dozens of times each winter - which is why damage that looks minor in October can be serious by March.
Vertical cracks that run straight up and down are often minor settling - common in newer homes. Horizontal cracks running across a basement wall, or diagonal cracks radiating from window corners, suggest active movement that needs a professional eye. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors provides guidance on reading foundation cracks correctly.
Yes, in some areas. The Rathdrum Prairie sits over one of the largest freshwater aquifers in the Pacific Northwest. Groundwater can sit close to the surface, especially after spring snowmelt, and push moisture into crawl spaces or basements. If you smell mildew under your home in spring, groundwater could be a factor.
The best window in Rathdrum is late April through September. Fresh mortar needs temperatures above 40 degrees to cure correctly, and Idaho winters arrive early. Waiting until fall risks a cold snap before the mortar fully hardens. If you see crumbling or sandy joints this spring, schedule repairs before summer books out.
Routine maintenance like tuckpointing or patching mortar usually does not require a permit. Structural work - foundation repairs, retaining walls over a certain height, or chimney rebuilds - typically does. A licensed contractor handles pulling any required permits for you. Structural repairs also go through a county inspection, giving you independent confirmation the work meets code.
Small cracks let in water. Water freezes, expands, and widens the crack. Over a few seasons in Rathdrum's climate, a crack that costs a few hundred dollars to seal can turn into a structural repair costing several thousand. The earlier you address it, the simpler and cheaper the fix.
Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Rathdrum, ID, serving 12 communities across northern Idaho and eastern Washington since 2015.
We hold an active Idaho contractor license through the Idaho Division of Building Safety, which oversees contractor licensing and structural permit compliance statewide. Every structural project we complete goes through the required Kootenai County inspection process.
Since 2015, we have completed masonry and concrete projects ranging from single-day chimney repairs to multi-week foundation and retaining wall builds - across 16 service types and 12 service areas in the region.
Want to learn more about how we work? Read about our team and approach.
Hairline cracks and surface scaling can often be patched. Cracks wider than a quarter inch, deep heaving from freeze-thaw damage, or widespread crumbling usually mean replacement is more cost-effective than repeated patching. A mason will tell you honestly which situation you are in. The Portland Cement Association covers concrete repair and maintenance in detail.
Quality tuckpointing done with the right mortar mix can last 25 to 30 years. Foundation pier repairs are designed to be permanent. Chimney mortar repairs in a climate with hard freeze-thaw cycles should hold 15 to 20 years when done correctly. The key variable is whether the right materials were matched to the existing masonry.
If you can see chunks of brick or mortar falling, visible cracks in the crown, or you smell smoke in your home when the fireplace is not in use - hold off until a professional looks at it. A damaged liner or compromised chimney structure can allow heat and gases to reach parts of your home they should not reach.
Not sure what you are looking at? Call us at (208) 508-0030 and describe what you are seeing - we will tell you if it is something that needs attention now.
Rathdrum is a fast-growing small city in Kootenai County, about 10 miles northwest of Coeur d'Alene on the Rathdrum Prairie. The city has grown from just over 6,000 residents in 2010 to roughly 9,000 to 10,000 today, according to U.S. Census data. That growth has brought a mix of newer subdivisions on the edges of town and older established neighborhoods closer to downtown, near Rathdrum City Hall on Main Street.
Rathdrum sits on flat prairie terrain underlain by the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer - one of the largest freshwater aquifers in the Pacific Northwest. The area's sandy, glacially deposited soils drain well overall, but groundwater can sit close to the surface in lower-lying parts of town, contributing to crawl space moisture and foundation stress. Many homeowners near Twin Lakes and in the western prairie neighborhoods deal with wet springs and foundation dampness after snowmelt. The climate brings 40 to 60 inches of snow annually and freeze-thaw cycles that put real stress on concrete, mortar, and foundations throughout the winter season.
Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry works on homes across all of Rathdrum - from the older ranch-style houses near downtown to the newer subdivisions that have grown up on the north and east sides of town over the last two decades. We know the soils, the climate, and the building patterns out here, and we carry that knowledge into every job we take on.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry
8119 W Post St
Rathdrum, ID 83858
team@rathdrumsconcreteandmasonry.com
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Rathdrum Concrete & Masonry serves Rathdrum and 11 surrounding communities - get a free on-site estimate from a licensed Idaho masonry contractor.