Foundation repair
For cracked or settling foundation walls, we find the cause first, often water or shifting soil, then repair the masonry so the fix isn't hiding the real problem.
Masonry work that holds up to daily life in Yucaipa, CA
Superior Yucaipa Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone work for homeowners in and around Yucaipa, and we plan new walls and hardscape before anyone picks up a shovel.
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Masonry services in Yucaipa, CA and nearby cities
Superior Yucaipa Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Yucaipa, and our 16 services cover brick, block, stone and pavers, from fixing worn mortar and cracked walls to building new walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens. The price usually turns on the material you pick, how much of it there is, how easy the spot is to reach and how much old work has to come out first. The schedule turns mostly on the size of the job and on any permit and inspections it needs. Your written estimate spells out the work and materials for your job.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, crumbling mortar and a cracked cap on top let water into a chimney, so we rebuild what's failing and put a sound cap back on.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing renews worn joints with fresh mortar colored to blend with the brick and finished with a fine contrasting line, a look we match on homes that already have it.
Brick repair
We swap out cracked, flaking or loose bricks one at a time, using salvaged or closely matched brick so the repair doesn't stand out against the rest of the wall.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway is only as good as the base under it, so we dig out, compact the base in layers and lock the edges before the pavers go down.
Retaining wall construction
A retaining wall holds back a slope, and the drainage behind it matters as much as the block, so we plan the gravel, drain and footing before anyone digs.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's worn, stained or patched over the years, we clean it, repair it and refill its joints with mortar suited to its age.
Fireplace installation
We build fireplaces and surrounds in brick or stone, and when there's a firebox or insert, we follow its maker's instructions for the space it needs around it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin facing of real or manufactured stone over a wall, and the backing and moisture layer behind it decide how well it holds, so we start there.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls for property lines, privacy and yard edges on a solid footing, with steel and grout in the cells where the wall needs the strength.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and raised floors, we lay the block walls the house sits on, checking layout, footing and steel against the plans before anything goes on top.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block or brick base for a grill, counter or bar and finish it in stone, brick or stucco, leaving the openings your appliances call for.
Walkway construction
A good walkway drains away from the house and has no lips to trip on, and we build them in pavers, brick, flagstone or concrete to suit your yard.
Brick wall installation
For garden walls, planters and boundary walls, we help you pick the brick and mortar color, then lay it on a footing sized for the wall's height.
Stone masonry
Natural stone varies piece to piece, so we sort and fit it by hand for walls, steps, columns and accents, and we'll tell you which stones suit each spot.
Brick pointing
When joints crack or wash out, we rake them back to sound mortar and refill them with a matched mix, so water stays out of the wall.
How we approach your masonry job
I ran a landscape supply yard before this, selling block, brick and stone and asking the masons who bought it how they used it. Then I learned the trade under an older mason for several years and started this business in Yucaipa in 2017.
Before we fix anything, I want to know why it failed, because a repair that skips the cause usually shows up again. That means a little more looking at the visit and a repair aimed at the real problem. There's more on my background on our about page.
Time with the owner before you decide
You deal with me from the first visit, and I'll go over a term or an option a second time if it helps, because you should follow the work before you agree to it.
Straight talk about brick, block and stone
Years of selling these materials before laying them means I can tell you plainly what each one is good for and where it falls short, before you pick one.
New work matched to your house
We match new mortar, brick and stone to what's already on your home in color, texture and joint style, so a repair blends in instead of looking like a patch.
How a masonry job works with us
Here's how a masonry job goes with us, from your first call to the final walk-through.
Call or send a request
Call (909) 768-8021 or send the form, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for a visit.
Visit and written estimate
I come out myself to see the job, hear what you want and answer your questions, then you get a free written estimate with no obligation.
Our crew does the work
If you go ahead, our masons do the work with me on site checking it as it goes, and we walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Masonry finishes and layouts to consider
These examples show brick, block, stone and paver finishes, joint styles and wall layouts you can point to when we talk about your project.
Get a written masonry estimate for your job
Send the form or contact us another way, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. After I see the job, you get a free written estimate with no obligation.
An estimate you can compare
Your estimate lays out the work and the materials in plain words, so you can set it beside other bids and see what each one actually includes.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Ask me anything about either at the visit, before you decide.
Permits checked before we start
Before we start, we check with the city or county office for your address, and when a permit's needed we handle the paperwork and inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature.
Common questions about masonry in Yucaipa
Here are straight answers to the questions people ask most about masonry work, permits and licensing in Yucaipa and nearby cities.
Who issues building permits in Yucaipa, CA?
In Yucaipa, the city's Building & Safety Division issues building permits, works out the fees and reviews the plans before a permit is issued. Whether your wall or repair needs one depends on the job, and the division is the place to ask. We check with the office for your address before we start.
Does a masonry contractor need a state license in California?
Yes, in most cases. The California Contractors State License Board requires a license when a job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, counting all contracts on the project. A larger job can't be split into smaller pieces to get under that amount.
Why does my brick wall keep cracking after it's been patched?
Usually because the patch fixed the crack and not what caused it. Water getting behind the brick, a footing that's settling or mortar that's harder than the brick can all keep a wall cracking. Those are the things I check at the visit, and your estimate spells out what I found.
Is it worth repairing old brick instead of replacing the wall?
Often it is, when the brick itself is sound and the trouble is in the mortar or a few damaged bricks. Refilling the joints and swapping out bad bricks keeps the wall's original look, but if the footing has moved or much of the brick is crumbling, rebuilding can be the better spend. I'll tell you which I see and why.
Should I build a new wall in brick, block or stone?
It depends on what the wall has to do and how you want it to look. Block is the workhorse for strength and price, and it can be stuccoed or faced later. Brick costs more but suits older homes, and natural stone takes the most hand labor. I'll walk you through each one at the visit.
Do you do masonry work outside Yucaipa?
Yes. We're based in Yucaipa and work across the cities around it, including Redlands, Calimesa, Beaumont, San Bernardino and Highland, along with other nearby cities. If you're not sure we come out to you, just call (909) 768-8021 and ask.
Talk to us about your masonry project
Call (909) 768-8021 or send a request, and I'll come out, look at the job and talk through your options with you.