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A closer look at some of our most memorable masonry and concrete projects across the Omaha metro area.

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Built with Pride — Project by Project

Each project tells a story of craftsmanship, problem-solving, and dedication. Here are some of our favorites.

Commercial brick building restoration by Markuson Construction in Omaha
Commercial Masonry

Historic Brick Building Restoration — Omaha, NE

Location: Omaha, NE
Type: Commercial Restoration
Duration: 3 Weeks

This multi-story commercial brick building required full facade restoration — decades of weathering had caused significant mortar deterioration and brick spalling across the entire front elevation. Markuson Construction performed complete tuckpointing, replaced damaged brick sections, and sealed the facade to prevent future water infiltration.

  • Full facade tuckpointing — 4,200 linear feet of mortar joints
  • Brick replacement in 14 sections with matching historic brick
  • Masonry sealant application to entire front elevation
  • Scaffolding erected and removed safely with zero disruption to tenants
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Large retaining wall project by Markuson Construction
Residential Masonry

Large Retaining Wall — Council Bluffs, IA

Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Type: Retaining Wall
Duration: 1 Week

A homeowner in Council Bluffs needed a substantial retaining wall to address significant soil erosion on a sloped rear yard. The existing landscape was failing — soil was washing into the neighbor's property after every heavy rain. Markuson Construction designed and built a tiered block retaining wall system that solved the drainage problem permanently.

  • Tiered retaining wall system — 3 levels, 48 linear feet total
  • Engineered drainage layer behind each wall tier
  • Decorative cap block finish for curb appeal
  • Completed on schedule in 5 working days
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Chimney repair and rebuild by Markuson Construction
Chimney & Fireplace

Full Chimney Rebuild — Omaha, NE

Location: Omaha, NE
Type: Chimney Rebuild
Duration: 4 Days

A homeowner discovered their chimney had severe structural damage — the mortar had completely failed above the roofline, and several courses of brick were loose and at risk of collapse. Markuson Construction dismantled the damaged section, rebuilt it from the roofline up with matching brick, and installed a new flashing system to prevent future water damage.

  • Dismantled and rebuilt 6 courses of brick above roofline
  • Matched original historic brick color and texture
  • New step flashing and counter flashing installed
  • Crown coat applied to seal the chimney top
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New concrete driveway installation by Markuson Construction
Concrete

New Concrete Driveway — Omaha, NE

Location: Omaha, NE
Type: Concrete Driveway
Duration: 2 Days

An Omaha homeowner needed their deteriorating asphalt driveway replaced with a durable concrete surface. The old driveway had heaved and cracked severely due to freeze-thaw cycles. Markuson Construction removed the old asphalt, properly graded the sub-base, and poured a 4-inch reinforced concrete driveway with control joints to prevent future cracking.

  • Removed and hauled away existing asphalt driveway
  • Compacted gravel sub-base for proper drainage
  • 4-inch reinforced concrete pour — 1,200 sq ft
  • Control joints cut at proper intervals to manage cracking
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Window lintel repair on apartment building by Markuson Construction
Commercial Masonry

Window Lintel Repairs — Apartment Building, Omaha, NE

Location: Omaha, NE
Type: Lintel Repair
Duration: 2 Weeks

The property manager of a multi-unit apartment building noticed cracking and deterioration around several window openings. The steel lintels supporting the brick above each window had rusted and expanded, causing the brick to crack and spall. Markuson Construction repaired all affected lintels, replaced damaged brick, and tuckpointed the surrounding mortar joints — earning a glowing 5-star Google review from the client.

  • Repaired 12 window lintels across 3 building elevations
  • Replaced rusted steel lintels with new galvanized steel
  • Replaced spalled brick and tuckpointed surrounding joints
  • Work completed with minimal disruption to tenants
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Custom brick patio installation by Markuson Construction
Residential Masonry

Custom Brick Patio — Omaha, NE

Location: Omaha, NE
Type: Brick Patio
Duration: 1 Week

A homeowner wanted to transform their plain concrete back patio into a beautiful brick outdoor living space. Markuson Construction removed the old concrete, properly prepared the base, and installed a custom herringbone-pattern brick patio with a soldier course border — dramatically improving the home's outdoor appeal and resale value.

  • Removed existing concrete patio slab
  • Compacted gravel and sand base for proper drainage
  • Herringbone pattern brick installation — 640 sq ft
  • Soldier course border and polymeric sand joints
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