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Your Trusted Masonry Partner for Seattle Property Managers

Reliable, on-budget solutions to protect your assets, satisfy your tenants, and simplify your maintenance workload across the Greater Seattle area.

Trusted Masonry Partner for Property Managers

We understand the unique challenges property managers face. Juggling tenant needs, adhering to budgets, and protecting the long-term value of your buildings requires reliable partners who deliver quality work without constant oversight. Rife Masonry is that partner. For years, we have worked alongside property management companies in the Seattle area, becoming their trusted solution for masonry repair and restoration needs. Our union-trained, certified team is committed to providing durable solutions that preserve your building’s integrity and enhance its curb appeal, ensuring you and your tenants can rest easy.

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Comprehensive Masonry Services Offered for Property Management

Managing multiple properties means dealing with a wide range of maintenance issues. We offer a full suite of specialized repair services designed to address the most common and critical masonry problems found in Seattle’s diverse building stock, from historic structures to modern complexes.

Brick Laying and Repair

Damaged brick facades and deteriorating walls create liability concerns and diminish property value. Our union-trained masons deliver the exceptional craftsmanship property managers need to maintain their portfolios without constant supervision.

Building Envelope Repairs

Compromised building envelopes lead to tenant complaints, energy cost increases, structural deterioration, and avoidable costs down the road. We specialize in protecting your properties from Seattle's wet climate before minor issues become major capital expenses.

Building Restoration

Aging commercial complexes and historic properties require specialized restoration to maintain tenant satisfaction and competitive market positioning. We bring buildings back to their original condition while enhancing their longevity and appeal.

Caulking Services

Failed caulking around windows, doors, and expansion joints is a primary source of tenant complaints about drafts, leaks, and energy costs. Our professional caulking services create weather-tight seals that protect your investment for up to 30 years.

Masonry Waterproofing

Water infiltration is the leading cause of costly structural repairs and tenant dissatisfaction in Seattle properties. Our comprehensive waterproofing services protect your buildings from moisture damage, mold growth, and deterioration.

New Construction Masonry

Quality masonry work from the foundation establishes structural integrity and lasting value that defines your property for decades. Our new construction masonry service provides builders and property developers with expert craftsmanship that meets aggressive scheduling demands while delivering durable, beautiful results that exceed client expectations.

Tuckpointing

Deteriorating mortar joints allow water infiltration that leads to widespread structural damage and costly emergency repairs. Our tuckpointing service is essential preventative maintenance for property managers, protecting their portfolios.

Earthquake Retrofitting

With an 86% chance of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years and Seattle's impending mandatory retrofit policies for pre-1980 buildings, seismic retrofitting is critical for responsible property management and liability protection.

Masonry Repairs

Damaged concrete, deteriorating terracotta, and cracked stucco compromise your building’s structural integrity and accelerate costly deterioration. Our comprehensive masonry repair service addresses these critical issues before they escalate, protecting property managers’ investments and preventing emergency repairs that disrupt operations and drain budgets.

Trusted Masonry Partner for Property Managers

From the historic brick buildings of Capitol Hill and Pioneer Square to the multifamily residences of Queen Anne and North Seattle, our team has a deep understanding of the local architecture and its specific maintenance needs. We have a proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget for property management firms, minimizing disruption to tenants while maximizing the value of the asset.

A Partnership in Action: The Queenview Apartments Restoration

“The best masonry contractor in Seattle, bar none. Chad’s guys are craftsmen, something unusual in today’s market. Rife Masonry has completed flawless work on at least 20 of my buildings. I won’t consider using anyone else.”

– Phil Nyberg, Property Manager, Seattle, WA

Your Proactive Maintenance Partner

We specialize in proactive building inspections specifically designed for property managers. Our comprehensive approach with thorough inspections and doing the job right. We partner with you to conduct in-depth, on-site walk-throughs of your properties. During these inspections, our masonry experts systematically identify potential issues, cracks, spalling, efflorescence, mortar deterioration, and water penetration points, before they escalate into costly structural failures or tenant complaints.

The true value of our service lies in the actionable intelligence we deliver. Following the inspection, you will receive a detailed, professional report that serves as your roadmap for capital planning. This report is meticulously structured to provide:

  • Prioritized Recommendations: We clearly categorize each identified issue based on urgency, helping you understand which repairs require immediate attention and which can be scheduled for future maintenance cycles.
  • Budget Estimates: Each recommendation is accompanied by an accurate, transparent budget estimate, allowing you to forecast expenses with confidence.
  • Photographic Documentation: Clear visual evidence is provided for every finding, ensuring complete transparency and simplifying communication with building owners.

This strategic partnership with Rife Masonry empowers you to take control of your properties’ future, delivering significant benefits to your operations and stakeholders:

  • Develop Long-Term, Accurate Maintenance Budgets: Move away from unpredictable emergency funding. With our prioritized report, you can allocate capital expenditures years in advance, ensuring predictable financial management.
  • Prevent Small Issues from Becoming Major Structural Failures: Early detection of water intrusion or minor mortar joint failure saves tens of thousands in future structural repair, preventing the compounding damage that results from neglect.
  • Demonstrate Proactive Asset Management to Building Owners: Position yourself as a strategic steward of the investment. Our systematic approach provides the documentation needed to justify capital improvements, showcasing your commitment to preserving and enhancing the property’s value and lifespan, ultimately maximizing Return on Investment (ROI).

By choosing Rife Masonry, you transform your maintenance strategy into a predictive model, ensuring the safety, compliance, and long-term viability of every building in your portfolio.
Beyond our direct service offerings, we also serve as a comprehensive educational resource for property managers. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge needed to proactively and effectively manage the masonry components of your portfolio.

A Message from Our Founder, Chad Rife

For me, this work has always been about people. Our promise is simple: show up, communicate clearly, and deliver quality you can depend on. I’m grateful for the opportunity to support Seattle’s property managers and to build partnerships rooted in trust and integrity.

Let's Build a Lasting Partnership

You need a masonry contractor who understands your business. Let’s start a conversation about the needs of your portfolio. We are ready to provide expert assessments, reliable service, and the peace of mind that comes from having a true specialist on your team.