Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in masonry work, stone setting, bricklaying, and other stone work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Block laying
Marble, granite, and slate, exterior, contractors
Bricklaying
Masonry pointing, cleaning, or caulking
Concrete block laying
Stucco contractors
Foundation (e.g., brick, block, stone), building, contractors
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238140 - Masonry Contractors are:
- Brick veneer, installation
- Tuck pointing contractors
- Stonework (i.e., masonry) contractors
- Slate (i.e., masonry) contractors
- Field stone (i.e., masonry) installation
- Foundation (e.g., brick, block, stone), building, contractors
- Retaining wall, masonry (i.e., block, brick, stone), construction
- Stucco contractors
- Glass unit (i.e., glass block) masonry
- Bricklaying contractors
- Fireplace, masonry, installation
- Cement block laying
- Concrete block laying
- Cinder block installation
- Refractory brick contractors
- Chimney, brick, block or stone, contractors
- Marble, granite and slate, exterior, contractors
- Masonry contractors
- Glass block laying
- Masonry pointing, cleaning or caulking
- Granite, exterior, contractors
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Masonry in the US (23814)
Revenue 2025
$40bn
Growth 2025
-1.63%
Key Trends
Falling nonresidential construction activity offset gains in the residential market
Masonry contractors enjoyed the low-interest rate environment of 2020 and 2021
Companies will begin expansionary projects that were delayed because of the outbreak of COVID-19.
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238140 - Masonry Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Erecting the basic structure of buildings by pouring concrete--are classified in Industry 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Interior marble, granite, and slate work--are classified in Industry 238340, Tile and Terrazzo Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Laying precast stones or bricks for patios, sidewalks, and driveways; or paving residential driveways, commercial parking lots and other private parking areas--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238140 - Masonry Contractors
NAICS Code 238140 - Masonry Contractors sits in the 2-digit Masonry Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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