Stone Repair in Logan, Utah and Cache Valley
S&C Handyman Services repairs stone in Logan and across Cache Valley: a veneer stone that has come loose, mortar joints that crumble, a chipped step, or a low garden wall that has started to lean. Seth and Collin own S&C and do the work themselves, on homes and businesses in Utah and Southeast Idaho. Every job gets a free quote, with the full price before work starts.
Call or text: Seth (385) 615-5295 Text Collin (208) 240-0698 Text
- Owner-operated
- Fully insured
- Free quotes
What a stone repair job with us covers
- Re-setting stone veneer that has come loose from the wall
- Raking out and refilling crumbling mortar joints
- Replacing a missing or broken stone with one that fits
- Repairing chipped or loose stone steps and caps
- Fixing small stone garden walls and planters
- Sealing gaps where stone meets siding, trim and concrete
- Repairs next to the stone on the same visit, like siding, steps and fences
- Homes and businesses across Cache Valley and Southeast Idaho
- A free quote, with the full price before work starts
What usually goes wrong with stone in Cache Valley
Stone itself lasts for generations. What fails is almost always the mortar between the stones and the bond that holds them to the wall. Mortar is the softer part, and it takes the weather: rain soaks into it, frozen water pushes it apart, and over years it turns sandy and falls out of the joints.
Once a joint is open, water gets behind the stone. On a veneer wall that can loosen the stone from what it was glued to. On a step or a low wall, it can undermine the stone from the back and the bottom. A small repair done early is a lot less work than a rebuilt section.
- Mortar joints that are crumbling, sandy or missing in places.
- Veneer stones that sound hollow, wobble or have fallen off the wall.
- Cracked or chipped stone on steps, sills and wall caps.
- Loose stones in a low garden wall, planter or fire pit surround.
- Gaps where stone meets siding, trim, a door frame or concrete.
- White powdery deposits or dark stains that point to water in the wall.
Why the mortar we use has to match the job
It is tempting to think that stronger mortar is better. For repointing, the National Park Service's guidance says the opposite: the new mortar should be softer and weaker than the stone around it, so the mortar takes the wear and the stone does not. Mortar that is harder than the stone can crack the stone's edges when the wall moves or freezes.
That is how we approach a stone repair. We rake out the loose joint material to a solid depth, clean the dust out, and refill with mortar chosen to suit the stone and the wall. Color and joint style matter too, because a patch of bright new mortar between old gray joints shows from the street. We talk through the look with you and try to match the joints around the repair.
On veneer, the job is different. A loose stone is taken off, the back and the wall are cleaned, and the stone is set again with a bonding material made for it. A stone that has broken is replaced by one that fits, and we will tell you if we think a close match is hard to find.
Small stone repairs, and the jobs that need a bigger crew
S&C does small stone repairs, not major masonry. A few loose veneer stones, a run of crumbling joints, a chipped step cap or a low garden wall are what we take on. Chimneys, tall or load-bearing walls, retaining walls that hold back soil, and walls that are leaning or cracking through the stones are a different kind of job.
If you are not sure which one you have, text a photo. A wall that leans, bulges or has cracks running through the stones may be failing for a reason that patching will not fix, and we will say so, because we do not want to quote a repair that will not last. That is a decision for you and a mason or an engineer, and we are glad to talk it through. For small concrete work next to your stone, see our concrete pads page.
When to repair stone and mortar in Logan and the rest of the valley
Mortar needs to cure without freezing. At the Utah State University weather station in Logan, half of all years have their last spring freeze by about May 7 and their first fall freeze by about October 13. Mortar work belongs between those dates, ideally with a few mild days before the next cold night.
The best plan is to fix open joints in late spring or summer, before the next winter. May is the wettest month at that station, with about two and a half inches of rain, and July is the driest, with about three quarters of an inch. Fresh mortar should be kept from heavy rain while it sets. If you see loose stone in winter, text us a photo. We can tell you what is safe to leave until spring.
How to get ready for a stone repair
A few notes before the visit help us quote the job properly.
- Text Seth or Collin a photo of the damage and one of the whole wall or step.
- Tell us if it is veneer on a house wall, a step, or a freestanding wall.
- Save any loose stones that have fallen off, and keep them dry.
- Point out a nearby downspout, sprinkler or low spot where water collects.
- Move planters and furniture away from the work area.
What changes the price of a stone repair
The price depends on how many stones and how many feet of joint are involved, the kind of stone, how high the work is, whether water is the cause and has to be fixed too, and how hard a match is to find. Every job gets a free quote with the full price before work starts. We work on homes and businesses across Cache Valley and Southeast Idaho; see the towns we serve.
Stone repair is quoted on its own. Members of the Home Maintenance Membership get 10% off labor on work that is quoted separately.
“They are very detailed & do great work. They are also fantastic communicators, very knowledgeable & very efficient.”
Serving Cache Valley & Southern Idaho
S&C is a handyman in Logan, Utah. The outline on the map is the area we cover across Cache Valley and into Southeast Idaho. See the towns we serve.
Stone Repair questions
How much does stone repair cost in Logan?
It depends on how many stones and how much joint are involved, the kind of stone, the height of the work and whether water is the cause. Every job gets a free quote, and you know the full price before work starts. Call or text Seth at (385) 615-5295 or Collin at (208) 240-0698, or use the quote form on this page.
Can you fix loose veneer stone on my house?
Yes. A loose stone is taken off, the back and the wall are cleaned, and the stone is set again with a bonding material made for it. If the wall behind is wet or damaged, we tell you before we start.
What is repointing?
Repointing means raking out crumbling mortar from between the stones and filling the joints with fresh mortar. The new mortar should be softer than the stone, so the mortar wears and the stone does not.
Can you rebuild a stone wall or chimney?
Our work is small repairs. A leaning wall, a retaining wall or a chimney may need a mason or an engineer. Text a photo to Seth at (385) 615-5295 or Collin at (208) 240-0698 and we will tell you what we can see.
Will the new mortar match the old?
We match color and joint style as closely as we can and talk it through before we start. New mortar can look lighter at first and weathers over time.
What if a stone is missing or broken?
We look for a stone that fits the wall. A close match is sometimes hard to find, and we tell you what to expect before the work starts.
Can I text you a photo for a quote?
Yes. Text a photo of the stone to Seth at (385) 615-5295 or Collin at (208) 240-0698, with your town and what you would like done.
Where these facts come from
- Preservation Brief 2: Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings (National Park Service)
- Logan, Utah State Univ station: 1981 to 2010 monthly climate summary (Western Regional Climate Center)
- Logan, Utah State Univ station: spring freeze probabilities (Western Regional Climate Center)
- Logan, Utah State Univ station: fall freeze probabilities (Western Regional Climate Center)
Other jobs we can help with
- Concrete Pads Backyard concrete pads, small slabs, post footings and fence posts set in concrete. Learn more
- Siding Repair Cracked, loose or missing siding boards and panels fixed and sealed against water. Learn more
- Stucco Repair Cracked, chipped and crumbling stucco patched, sealed and painted to blend in. Learn more
- Service Areas Logan, Cache Valley and Southern Idaho: the towns we serve. Learn more
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