Foundation repair
Cracks, settling, or shifting floors? We stabilize foundations built for Alaska's freeze-thaw cycles and seismic conditions.
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From cracked foundations to crumbling chimneys, AKM Anchorage Masonry fixes the problems Alaska winters create. Local, licensed, and ready to give you a free estimate.
AKM Anchorage Masonry is a locally owned masonry contractor serving Anchorage, AK and surrounding communities. We offer 16 masonry services across 12 service areas, from foundation repair and chimney work to outdoor living spaces and decorative stone. Every project is handled by a licensed crew that understands Alaska conditions.
Cracks, settling, or shifting floors? We stabilize foundations built for Alaska's freeze-thaw cycles and seismic conditions.
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Crumbling mortar or smoke backing up inside? We restore chimneys to safe, working condition before heating season hits.
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Failing mortar lets water in every winter. We repoint brick and stone joints so your walls stay tight through freeze season.
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Spalled, cracked, or loose bricks are a water and safety risk. We replace and match damaged brick so the repair blends in.
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Frost heave cracks plain concrete every few years. Interlocking pavers flex with the ground and stay looking sharp longer.
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Eroding slope or a yard that washes out each spring? A properly built retaining wall holds your land where it belongs.
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Decades of Alaskan winters age masonry fast. We clean, repair, and seal older structures so they hold up for decades more.
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Want a real masonry fireplace that adds warmth and value? We build from the foundation up, right the first time.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form to describe what you are seeing. We respond within 1 business day and ask a few quick questions to come prepared. No need to have all the answers.
We visit your property, walk the full scope of the problem, and explain what we find in plain language. You receive a written estimate that breaks down the work and the cost before you decide anything.
Our crew handles the repair, cleans up the work area each day, and walks you through the completed job before leaving. You get documentation of the work and any applicable warranty in writing.
We hold an active State of Alaska contractor license and carry full liability and workers compensation insurance on every job site. Ask to see documentation before we start.
Every estimate starts with a real in-person look at your property. You get a written breakdown of what we found and what we propose before you decide anything.
We work in this city and understand Alaska's freeze-thaw cycles, seismic conditions, and short construction season. We are not a fly-in crew, and we stand behind our work year after year.
Every job comes with a written warranty covering both labor and materials. If a repair we did fails within the warranty period, we come back and fix it at no charge.
Ready to get started? Call (907) 615-8067 or send us a message.
They came out within a few days and gave me a clear written estimate. The foundation work was done in two days, and they cleaned everything up before they left. Very professional crew.
Our chimney had not been checked since the 2018 earthquake. They found a crack in the liner that we could not see from the outside. Had it repaired before heating season, which was exactly what we needed.
The tuckpointing on our brick retaining wall looks great. They matched the mortar color well, and they explained exactly what they were doing at every step. Would hire again.
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after we talk. After you submit this form, someone from our office calls to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(907) 615-8067AKM Anchorage Masonry is based in Anchorage and serves 12 communities across the region, including Wasilla, Palmer, Kenai, and Homer. We cover a large service area and offer same-week scheduling for most locations. Call us to confirm availability in your community.
Mortar must cure above freezing, so the practical window in Anchorage runs late May through early September. Book in spring to avoid the summer rush and give repairs the full season to harden before freeze.
Even small tremors open hairline cracks in mortar joints. Water enters those cracks and freeze-thaw cycling widens them every winter. A camera inspection after any notable seismic event is the only way to see damage inside a chimney flue.
Mortar is intentionally softer than brick so it absorbs stress and movement. That means mortar joints typically fail before the bricks do. Replacing mortar early, while bricks are still sound, avoids the far higher cost of replacing full bricks.
Parts of Anchorage, particularly hillside and south Anchorage neighborhoods, sit near permafrost. Heat escaping from a home can thaw frozen ground beneath it, causing uneven sinking. This requires Alaska-specific repair methods, not standard Lower 48 approaches.
Using a mortar that is too hard for surrounding brick causes the bricks themselves to crack. In Anchorage, the correct mortar type is critical because freeze-thaw cycles are far more punishing than most of the country. Always ask what mix a contractor plans to use and why.
Structural work, including most foundation repairs and full chimney relining, requires a permit from the Municipality of Anchorage. Routine repointing generally does not. A licensed local contractor handles the permit process and ensures the work is inspected and documented. Learn more at the Municipality of Anchorage Development Services.
For more on masonry maintenance in cold climates, see the Brick Industry Association resource library.
AKM Anchorage Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Anchorage, AK, serving 12 communities across South-Central Alaska since 2023.
We hold an active contractor license issued by the State of Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, and we carry full liability insurance and workers compensation on every job.
Since opening, we have completed masonry projects across all 16 of our service specialties, from single-day chimney repairs to multi-day foundation stabilization jobs on hillside properties.
In most cases, no. Water enters any open crack and freezes, forcing the crack wider. Damage noticed in fall will almost always be more extensive by April, which means higher repair costs.
Many Anchorage homes from that era were built on ground disturbed by the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake. Older masonry may not meet current seismic standards. Mention your home age when calling for an estimate.
If the bricks are solid but the mortar between them is crumbling, tuckpointing is usually the right fix. If the bricks are cracked, spalling, or shifting, more extensive repair is needed. A licensed mason can tell the difference in one visit.
For guidance on evaluating cracks in concrete foundations, see the University of Minnesota Extension guide on foundation cracks. If you are ready to get a professional opinion, call us at (907) 615-8067 to schedule your free on-site assessment.
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, home to about 291,000 residents and wedged between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. The city covers a large area, from dense Midtown neighborhoods to wooded hillside lots in South Anchorage, and homes range from post-war ranch houses in Spenard to newer builds on the Hillside. That geographic spread means masonry needs vary widely from property to property.
The landscape here is striking. Many residents live near Chugach State Park, one of the largest state parks in the U.S., and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs along Cook Inlet through the heart of the city. Parts of Anchorage also sit on soils disturbed by the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, particularly in low-lying areas like Turnagain and Government Hill. Frost can penetrate 6 feet or more in some areas, and the city averages about 75 inches of snow each year.
These conditions shape everything about how masonry works in Anchorage. Freeze-thaw cycles are more frequent here than almost anywhere in the Lower 48, seismic activity is ongoing, and the outdoor construction season runs only about four months. AKM Anchorage Masonry is built around those realities. We schedule repairs during the reliable warm window, use materials rated for Alaska's conditions, and understand the specific soil and foundation issues that Anchorage homeowners face.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
AKM Anchorage Masonry
618 E 14th Ave #2c
Anchorage, AK 99501
Monday to Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM. Sunday: 10 AM to 2 PM.
We assess your property, explain exactly what we find, and give you a written estimate before any work begins. No pressure, no obligation.
