Our Story
"Hi, my name is Brad Fackrell (The old guy in the photo). I'm an independent masonry contractor. I do small masonry projects and masonry repair in all of Southern Idaho, including as far North as McCall, Stanley and Salmon and everything between the Oregon and Wyoming borders."
From custom stone and brickwork to beautiful patios and pavers, I bring traditional craftsmanship together with modern techniques to create sturdy, durable masonry solutions.
Why Choose a Licensed Mason?
When you hire Fackrell Masonry, you're getting a licensed professional with decades of experience. This ensures your project is built to code, with proper techniques and materials that will last for generations.
5 Year Workmanship Warranty
All work comes with my workmanship warranty—your assurance of quality craftsmanship built to stand the test of time.
Idaho Contractors License: RCE-41697
Dept. Of Public Works: 017315
OSHA 30 Construction Certified
And a little more about us...
I'm currently based in Nampa, where I'm flipping an old house in my spare time. The kids have all flown the coupe, so I'm very flexible and enjoy staying busy.
Mom and Dad still hold down the home base in Blackfoot so I have both sides of the state nicely covered. I primarily work alone but occasionally get much-welcome help from my father, brothers, or one of my kids.
I'm technically a third-generation mason. My mother's grandfather, John Nuffer, was the first in my line. He came from Germany and became a well-known Architect/Mason in East Idaho and northern Utah. I learned from my father, who began his masonry career in the 60s.
Grandma and Grandpa with two helpers
In the early 70s, Mom and Dad decided to set out on their own, and Fackrell Masonry was born…about the same time I was born. I'm pretty sure that I have masonry in my blood.
Grandpa passing on the trade
Dad was a Marine. Still is, I guess – once a Marine, always a Marine. I did my time with the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer, and those years remain some of the most beneficial of my life.
When we are lucky, the kids settle down long enough for Dad to pass on some of his wisdom. Someday, they will realize how fortunate they were to have a grandfather with mad skills in a trade that is slowly dying off.
After growing up with a brick trowel in our hands, Mom and Dad insisted that all of us kids go to college. So, I drove down the road to ISU and earned an AAS in Design Drafting.
Afterward, I headed off to the Army to get a little adventure under my belt. I was the nerd who took every opportunity the military offered to get a free education, and eventually, I completed a BS in Computer Science.
Gary and Ann
Mom enjoys retirement, and Dad must be the oldest standing mason that's still slinging mud. He just turned 90, and he still loves to come and help out when he can.
"Just when I think I know it all, Dad very gently enlightens me. I'm just now starting to realize that Dad will always have 35 years of wisdom and experience more than I have."