Red brick chimney and exterior wall on a Midwest home in warm afternoon light
Galvan Masonry LLC emblemIndianapolis Masonry Contractor

Masonry work that lasts through every Indiana winter.

Chimney repair and rebuilds, brick and stone, tuckpointing, restoration, retaining walls, and outdoor living. We explain the problem before we fix it — so you know what you're paying for. Residential, commercial, and industrial.

Free estimates · Serving Indianapolis & Central Indiana · Since 2018

Free estimates

No obligation

Residential · Commercial · Industrial

One crew, all three

9 Central Indiana counties

Indianapolis & surrounding

Written scope

Mortar type named in the bid

What we do

Masonry services across the trade

From a single spalled brick to a full chimney rebuild, a patio to an industrial facility. Every job starts with understanding the mechanism behind the damage.

Chimney

Chimney Repair

Targeted fixes for spalling brick, failed mortar, and leaking crowns.

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Chimney

Chimney Rebuild

Tearing down and rebuilding a chimney that has gone past repair.

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Chimney

Chimney Crown, Cap & Flashing Repair

The three seals at the top of the chimney that keep water out.

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Chimney

Fireplace & Firebox Restoration

Restoring the brick and mortar inside and around the firebox.

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Brick & Stone

Brick Repair & Replacement

Replacing spalled, cracked, or broken brick and restoring the wall.

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Brick & Stone

Tuckpointing & Repointing

Removing failed mortar and replacing it with mortar matched to the original.

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Brick & Stone

Stone Veneer Installation

Adding natural or manufactured stone veneer to exterior and accent walls.

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Brick & Stone

Decorative & Natural Stone

Quarried Indiana limestone and natural stone for walls, accents, and features.

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Brick & Stone

Brick & Stone Matching

Sourcing material that matches the existing wall so a repair disappears.

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Structural & Restoration

Masonry Restoration & Historic Preservation

Bringing old and historic masonry back to sound condition the right way.

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Structural & Restoration

Foundation & Basement Wall Repair

Stabilizing and rebuilding masonry foundation and basement walls.

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Structural & Restoration

Lintel Replacement & Steel Repair

Replacing rusted angle iron above windows, doors, and garage openings.

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Structural & Restoration

Retaining Walls

Masonry retaining walls built to hold back earth and last.

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Outdoor

Patios, Walkways, Steps & Porches

Outdoor masonry surfaces built to survive Indiana winters.

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Outdoor

Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits & Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor masonry features built for fire, weather, and use.

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Block & Vertical

Block & CMU Work

Concrete block and CMU walls, foundations, and structures.

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Block & Vertical

Commercial Masonry

Masonry for commercial buildings, offices, retail, and multi-family.

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Block & Vertical

Industrial Masonry

Masonry for industrial facilities, plants, and heavy structures.

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How our estimate works

You'll know what you're looking at before you spend a dollar.

The whole point of the estimate is understanding. We come out, look at the damage, explain the mechanism, and tell you what — if anything — it needs.

01

You call or write

Tell us what you're seeing. A crack, a leak, a spalling brick, a wall that's leaning. Photos help but aren't required.

02

We come look

We inspect the masonry in person and trace the damage to its source — not just the visible symptom.

03

We explain it

Why mortar fails. Why brick spalls. What a lintel does. You'll understand the problem before we talk about the fix.

04

You get a written scope

A clear estimate that names the mortar type, the materials, and the work. No pressure. Sometimes the answer is to wait.

Who we serve

Homeowners, property managers, and the trades that need a real bid.

Homeowners

You noticed something wrong and you don't know if it's serious. We explain what you're looking at and whether it needs work now or can wait.

Property Managers & Landlords

You need a real bid and a written scope for a property you're responsible for. We document the work and the cause.

General Contractors

You need a masonry sub who coordinates, follows the schedule, and delivers the scope. We work with the other trades.

Realtors

A buyer's inspection flagged masonry. We give an honest read on what it needs — and what it doesn't — before the deal closes.

Business Owners

Your building's masonry needs attention. We handle commercial masonry with bids, insurance documentation, and references.

Industrial Facilities

Heavy masonry in an operating facility. We coordinate with your operations, work safely, and document the closeout.

Why masonry fails here

Central Indiana's freeze-thaw cycle is behind most of the damage you see.

Water enters a failed mortar joint or an unsealed brick face, freezes, expands, and breaks the masonry apart from the inside. Every subsequent freeze takes more material. This single mechanism is behind the large majority of masonry failure in this market.

Mortar is designed to be softer than the brick it holds — it's the sacrificial element, meant to fail first so the brick survives. The most expensive mistake in repointing an older Indianapolis home is using a hard modern mortar on soft historic brick. The joint ends up stronger than the brick, movement is forced into the brick face, and the faces spall off. That damage is not reversible.

Mason repointing mortar joints in an old red brick wall with a trowel

Service area

Indianapolis and nine Central Indiana counties.

Based in Indianapolis, we serve Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Boone, Johnson, Morgan, Hancock, Shelby, and Madison counties.

Marion CountyHamilton CountyHendricks CountyBoone CountyJohnson CountyMorgan CountyHancock CountyShelby CountyMadison County

Reviews

What our customers say.

Our reviews are collected on Google. We don't publish testimonials on this site — we'd rather you read them where they can't be edited.

Get a free estimate

Tell us what you're seeing.

You don't have to know what's wrong — that's our job. Describe what you're noticing and we'll come take a look. No obligation, no pressure. Sometimes the honest answer is to wait, and we'll tell you that too.

Natural Indiana limestone and stacked stone veneer accent wall

Fastest way to reach us

(317) 932-6128

Call anytime — we answer the phone around the clock.

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Tell us what you're seeing and we'll take a look. No obligation.

Free estimate. No obligation. We'll take a look and tell you honestly what we see.

Let's take a look at it together.

Free estimate, no obligation. We'll tell you honestly what we see and what — if anything — it needs.

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