Masonry & Chimney Repair in East Memphis, TN
We're your neighbors. Based on Fleda Road in the heart of East Memphis, Madewell has provided honest chimney repair, brick repair and mortar repair to this community since 1982.
The Local Masons for East Memphis's Classic Homes
East Memphis is full of the kind of timeless mid-century brick homes that make neighborhoods like Chickasaw Gardens, Audubon Park, High Point Terrace, Colonial Acres and Sea Isle so beloved. Many were built from the 1940s through the 1970s, with solid brick, real fireplaces and mature landscaping — and masonry that now benefits from expert care.
Because we're headquartered right here on Fleda Road, East Memphis isn't just a service area to us — it's home. We know these houses, this clay soil and this climate, and we've been keeping local brick and chimneys sound for over forty years.
Common Masonry Problems We See in East Memphis
The classic homes of East Memphis are wonderfully built, but age and our climate create predictable masonry needs:
- Decades-old mortar on mid-century brick that's well past due for tuckpointing.
- Original chimneys with cracked crowns, no cap, or deteriorated mortar at the wash.
- Settlement and clay-soil movement causing stair-step cracks on older foundations.
- Spalling and efflorescence on shaded brick beneath the area's mature tree canopy.
- Historic firebox and smoke chamber wear in homes with original wood-burning fireplaces.
Preserve what makes these homes special
East Memphis brick is part of the character of the neighborhood. We repair it with matched materials so it keeps its classic look for decades more.
What We Repair
Chimney Repair & Rebuilding
Spalling brick, cracked crowns, leaning stacks and storm damage repaired or fully rebuilt and matched to your home. Chimney services →
Garage & Window Lintel Repair
Cracked or sagging brick above garage and window openings reinforced and re-laid. Lintel repair →
Chimney Inspection & Sweep
Annual inspections and professional sweeping to keep your fireplace safe and code-compliant. Inspections →
Wooden Chimney (Chase)
Chase covers, re-siding and flashing so prefab chimneys stop leaking. Chase repair →
Tuckpointing & Mortar Repair
Failed, crumbling mortar ground out and repointed with fresh, color-matched mortar. Mortar repair →
Brick Gable Repair
Cracked or leaning gable ends tuckpointed, rebuilt and sealed so the roof peak stays dry. Gable repair →
Steps, Porches & Foundations
Crumbling steps, porches and foundation brick repaired solid, level and safe. Repairs →
Questions From East Memphis Homeowners
We're based at 513 Fleda Rd, Memphis, TN 38120 — right in East Memphis. That means fast response times for neighborhoods like Chickasaw Gardens, Audubon Park, High Point Terrace and Colonial Acres.
Yes. We repair and rebuild original chimneys — crowns, caps, mortar, fireboxes and smoke chambers — matching the existing brick so the work keeps its classic East Memphis character.
We handle the masonry side: repairing and repointing cracked brick and rebuilding affected sections. For active structural movement we'll advise whether foundation stabilization is needed first.
Ready to Protect Your Home? Let's Talk.
From a crumbling chimney to a hairline mortar crack, Madewell Masonry gives you an honest assessment and a fair price — backed by 40+ years of experience and a 10-year guarantee on our workmanship.