Eighteen years of setting stone in Austin dirt.
R&J started with Jose and a truck in 2008. Today it's Jose, a crew of six, and the same promise: show up when we say, build it heavy, and be the human who picks up the phone after the check clears.
A mason, not a salesman.
Jose learned the trade from his grandfather, who set limestone retaining walls in the Hill Country for forty years. He started R&J because he kept seeing the same thing: patios poured on thin bases, walls without drainage chimneys, tuckpointing jobs done with caulk instead of mortar.
The company stands on four things — built to convert, not just look good; fast turnaround without cutting corners; ongoing support, not a one-and-done handoff; and transparent pricing and clear communication. Every claim on this site, Jose can substantiate.
Four promises, on every job.
Built to last
Heavy bases, full mortar sets, drainage done right. We build for decades, not seasons.
Fast turnaround
We show up every day until it's done. No start-and-disappear crews.
Ongoing support
A 5-year guarantee and a real human to call if anything moves.
Transparent pricing
A fixed written quote with a 'what drives the cost' breakdown. No surprises.
Six people who take pride in the joint.
The crew's been together for years — same setter, same tender, same finisher. That continuity is why our walls stand plumb and our joints look the way they do. We don't sub out the craft.