Mortar-set brick patios and borders in Charleston, SC
What to know about brick and mortar-set work
What mortar-set brick typically costs
$25 to $50 per square foot installed
Brick on an existing sound slab costs less than brick on a new base. Herringbone patterns, border detailing, raised edges and tight access all add cost.
What is included
- A design with pattern and border options shown in 3D
- Slab inspection, or a new compacted base
- Brick cut and set in mortar
- Border or soldier-course detailing
- Joints tooled and cleaned
- Cleanup and a final walkthrough
Materials
We work with new clay brick in a range of colors and finishes. Matching older brick is a matter of sampling; we can usually get close on color and texture. We compare brick options next to your house, walls and other materials.
What we plan for around Charleston
- Historic courtyards where new brick has to sit alongside old
- Older slabs that may be cracked or too thin to support mortar-set brick
- Humidity and moisture, which make drainage and sealing choices important
- Historic-district review for work visible from the street
Questions about brick and mortar-set work
What is the difference between mortar-set brick and paver brick?
Mortar-set brick is bonded to a rigid slab with mortar, so the surface is solid with tight joints. Paver brick sits on a flexible sand and stone base and can be reset. We recommend one or the other based on your site.
Can you set brick over my existing slab?
Sometimes. We check the slab for cracks, thickness and slope before we quote.
Can you match my existing brick?
We can often get close with a brick that matches the color and texture of yours. We compare samples during your estimate.
Brick work near you
We build across the Charleston area. Pick your community to see what is different about building there.
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