Emory · Lake Fork · East Texas
Good Work,
Set in Stone.
3rd Rock Masonry & Construction builds outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and custom stone and brick work for homes across Rains County and the Lake Fork area.
What We Build
Masonry Services
One crew, start to finish. We handle the layout, the footing, the stone, and the cleanup — and we don't leave until it's right.
Outdoor Kitchens
Grill islands, bar seating, and full outdoor kitchens in stone and brick — built for Lake Fork weekends.
Outdoor Kitchens
Fireplaces & Chimneys
Indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and chimneys — laid stone by stone, drafted right.
Fireplaces & Chimneys
Stone & Brick Veneer
Full house veneer for new builds and remodels — natural stone, manufactured stone, or brick.
Stone & Brick Veneer
Retaining Walls & Flowerbeds
Walls that hold their grade and flowerbeds that hold their shape — stone, block, or brick.
Walls & Flowerbeds
Patios & Walkways
Flagstone, pavers, and brick — patios, walkways, and pool surrounds that drain right and stay level.
Patios & Walkways
Masonry Repair
Cracked brick, crumbling mortar, leaning mailboxes, storm-damaged chimneys — we fix it to match.
Masonry Repair
Why 3rd Rock
Done Right, Or Torn Out and Done Again
Masonry doesn't hide mistakes. A wall that's out of plumb or a joint that's not struck clean will bug you every time you pull in the driveway. That's why we treat every job — a flowerbed or a whole house — like our name is carved into it. Because it is.
- Local and family owned — based in Emory, not a franchise out of Dallas.
- Free written estimates — you'll know the price before we mix the first batch of mortar.
- One crew, start to finish — the people who quote your job are the people who build it.
- We clean up like we were never there — except for the stonework.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Stone
Walk the Job
Call or send photos. We'll come out, take measurements, and talk through what you want.
Written Estimate
You get a clear price and timeline in writing — materials, labor, and cleanup included.
Build It Right
Proper footings, clean joints, straight courses. We keep you posted every day we're on site.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished work with you. If something's not right, we make it right.
Where We Work
Emory, Lake Fork & the Towns Around Them
We're based just outside Emory in Rains County, which puts most of our jobs within a half-hour drive — around Lake Fork, up toward Sulphur Springs, and down through Quitman and Mineola.
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Straight Answers
Common Questions
What areas does 3rd Rock Masonry serve?
We're based in Emory, Texas and work across Rains County and the Lake Fork area, including Point, Alba, Yantis, Quitman, Sulphur Springs, Canton, Winnsboro, and Mineola. If you're nearby but don't see your town, call us — we probably cover it.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. We'll come out, look at the project, talk through options and materials, and give you a written estimate at no charge.
What kind of masonry work do you do?
Rock, stone, and brick — outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits, stone and brick veneer on houses, retaining walls, flowerbeds, patios, walkways, and masonry repair.
How long does a typical masonry project take?
A flowerbed or mailbox usually takes a day or two. Patios and retaining walls typically run several days to a week. Outdoor kitchens and fireplaces usually take one to three weeks depending on size and materials. We'll give you a timeline with your estimate.
Got a Project in Mind?
Tell us what you're picturing — an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace, a wall that finally holds. We'll walk the job and put a real number on it, free.