A low wall out front
A short brick wall along the front yard separates the lawn or garden from the sidewalk and suits a brick house. The city caps front yard height, which the questions below cover.
Brick wall installation in Yucaipa CA - the right height in the right spot on your lot
Planning a brick wall but unsure where it goes or how tall? We settle that with you first, then build it with every joint full.
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What goes into a new brick wall
Brick wall installation in Yucaipa, CA means building a garden wall, privacy wall or fence line from clay brick laid in mortar on a footing. Built right, you get a wall that looks finished and handles weather on both sides.
Most calls I get for a new brick wall start with a yard that needs an edge, some privacy along a side line or a garden wall to finish off a patio, and the first questions are usually where it can go and how tall. The price moves mostly with the wall's length and height, the brick and design you pick, how much digging the footing takes and how easy the spot is for us to reach. The schedule turns on brick delivery, the weather and anything the city or county office needs before we start, and your written estimate spells out the work and the materials for your wall.
Brick that goes with your house
If you want the new wall to sit well next to brick on your house or an older wall, we look for a color and size that matches before we order anything.
I check the work as it goes
Our crew of masons lays the brick, and I'm on site checking it as the wall goes up, because a mistake in the first few rows is much easier to fix early.
Permits sorted before we start
Before we start, we check with the city or county office for your address about what the wall needs. If a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and the inspections.
How we plan and build your brick wall
I start by walking your lot with you to settle where the wall goes and how tall you want it, before I put a price on it. The city's zoning map and the county parcel map only show roughly where your property line sits, so if the wall runs near it, I'll suggest a surveyor mark the boundary first. Once you sign off, our crew marks the line, digs the footing down to firm ground and pours it. Then we lay the brick in mortar with every joint filled full, because a garden wall takes weather on both faces and a hollow joint is where water gets in. We finish with a cap that sheds rain off the top, tool the joints so they're tight and clean, and haul off the leftovers.
If you'd rather have natural stone, or stone piers and a stone cap alongside your brick, our stone masonry work covers that. If you already have an older brick wall with mortar wearing out of the joints, brick pointing replaces the worn mortar, and sometimes that's a better call than building new.
Where homeowners put a brick wall
Privacy along a side yard
A taller wall along a side or back line blocks the view from the street or the house next door. It's also the wall where knowing your exact property line matters most.
A garden wall around a patio
A brick wall around a patio or seating area gives the backyard a defined edge and a bit of shelter, and it can tie into steps, planters or an outdoor kitchen nearby.
Hiding bins and equipment
A short run of brick can hide trash bins, pool equipment or an AC unit from view, and it won't warp or fade in the sun the way a wood screen can.
Get a free written estimate for your wall
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out, look at the spot with you and give you a free written estimate with no obligation.
I come out and write it
I come out to look at the spot and write the estimate myself, so the person who prices your wall is the same person checking the work later.
Work and materials in writing
Your written estimate spells out the work and the materials, so you can see what brick, footing and cap you're paying for and compare it line by line.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and our brick walls are backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Ask me anything about the estimate before you decide.
Masonry wall styles and finishes to look at
These examples show brick colors, mortar joints, caps and stone accents you can point to when we talk about your own wall.
Common questions about brick walls in Yucaipa
These are the questions people ask me most before a brick wall goes in, from who can build it to what it costs.
Who can build a brick wall in California?
A contractor with a C-29 Masonry license or a landscaping license can build a brick wall that's there for its looks, according to California's state licensing board. A landscaper can only build a perimeter wall as part of a whole landscaping project, so if you just want the wall, ask which license your contractor holds. We're licensed and insured.
How tall can a brick wall be in my Yucaipa front yard?
Up to 4 feet inside the front yard setback, the strip nearest the street, and 6 feet outside it, under the City of Yucaipa's fence rule for residential areas. Going taller takes an approved variance, a special exception from the city, and nothing can sit in the public right-of-way. Check with the city on how that rule applies to a solid brick wall.
Can I use salvaged brick for a garden wall?
Only if it meets the brick industry's SW requirements, the grade for brick that stands up to severe weather. Used brick generally doesn't meet them because it's often fired unevenly. If you want a reclaimed look, ask about that grade before you buy any brick, and we can talk through new brick with an aged look instead.
How much does a brick wall cost to install?
Across the US, installing about 220 square feet of brick wall, roughly a wall 55 feet long and 4 feet tall, usually costs about $13,000 to $18,500 per job, before sales tax, fees and dump charges. That's the going range, not our price. Your own figure comes from the written estimate after I see the spot.
Is a pier and panel brick wall cheaper to build?
Usually, yes. A pier and panel wall uses thin brick panels braced by thicker brick columns called piers, which makes it economical, and the brick industry calls it relatively easy to build. It also follows uneven ground more easily than a solid wall, which helps on a sloped yard.
Does a brick wall need to be painted or sealed?
No. Clay brick doesn't need paint or a surface treatment, and painted outdoor masonry generally needs repainting every three to five years, so bare brick keeps upkeep low. A white powder may show up as a new wall dries out, which is normal. If it keeps coming back after that, water is likely getting in and staying.
Tell us about the wall you have in mind
Call (909) 768-8021 or send the form, and have the wall's length, height, spot and any survey handy so the first visit moves quickly.