Foundation repair
We find out why a foundation cracked or settled, usually water against it or soil that shifted, before we repair the block or concrete, so we're fixing the cause too.
Masonry contractor in Grand Terrace, CA - repairs that match your brick and block
Superior Yucaipa Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone in Grand Terrace, from block walls and retaining walls on sloped lots to tuckpointing worn mortar and matching repairs on older brick.
What masonry work looks like in Grand Terrace
We're a masonry contractor based in Yucaipa, CA, and we work in Grand Terrace the same way we do in Loma Linda, Colton and Bloomington. The price of a job here mostly comes down to how much brick, block or stone is involved, how much old work has to come out first, the material you pick and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on whether your job needs a permit and on the weather, because mortar and concrete need the right conditions to set. All of that goes into your written estimate, so that's where you'll see your own numbers.
Grand Terrace is mostly houses, and many are old enough that the block walls along the back and side lines are cracking at the caps and losing mortar. On the east side the ground climbs toward Blue Mountain, so a lot of yards step down in tiers, and the walls there hold back soil and water instead of just marking a property line. That changes the job, because a retaining wall needs a real footing, drainage behind it and steel in the block that a short wall on flat ground can usually do without.
I price it and check it
I come out, look at the job and write the estimate myself. Our crew of masons does the work, and I'm on site checking it, so the person who priced it sees it built.
We find the cause first
Before we patch a crack or rebuild a wall, we look for what moved it, like water, roots or a settled footing, because a repair that skips the cause just shows up again.
We sort out the permit
Before we start, we check with the city about what your job needs. If it takes a permit, we handle the paperwork and inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature.
Masonry services for Grand Terrace homes
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys usually lose mortar at the top first, where weather hits hardest. We rebuild loose rows and the crown, the concrete cap on top, with brick that matches.
Tuckpointing
On older brick with worn, uneven joints, tuckpointing fills them with mortar tinted to the brick and finishes each joint with a thin, neat line so the wall looks sharp.
Brick repair
Cracked or spalled bricks, the ones with faces popping off, get cut out and replaced with brick we match in size, color and texture, so the patch blends in.
Driveway pavers
We dig out and pack a solid base before laying pavers, because a driveway carries a car's weight and a thin base is what makes pavers sink and rock.
Retaining wall construction
On sloped yards we plan the footing, drain rock and steel before anyone digs, because a retaining wall holds back soil that gets heavy when it's wet.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's stained, cracked and short on mortar, we clean, repoint and repair it in stages, keeping as much of the original material as we can.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and patios, starting with the firebox and hearth, the parts that take the heat, then the face you pick.
Stone veneer installation
We set thin stone over block walls, columns and house fronts, with a water barrier and wire lath behind it so moisture that gets in can drain out.
Concrete block walls
Many yards here are edged in block. We build new walls on a real footing with steel and grout in the cores, and rebuild sections that cracked or leaned.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and garages, we lay the block walls the framing sits on, over a poured footing, with steel and grout placed to the plans before the framers start.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens, planning gas, water and power openings with you before the first block goes down.
Walkway construction
We lay brick, stone and paver walkways on a packed, sloped base so rain runs off instead of puddling, and lock the edges to keep the path from spreading.
Brick wall installation
Brick garden walls, planters and entry walls go up on a footing sized for the wall, with brick and mortar color chosen with you so they fit the house.
Stone masonry
We build with natural stone for walls, columns, steps and planters, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the stones sit solidly on each other.
Brick pointing
When only some joints are cracked or missing, we rake out the bad mortar and refill just those spots, closing the gaps water gets through without redoing the whole wall.
A written estimate for your Grand Terrace project
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a time for me to come see the job. There's no obligation to go ahead.
Free, and done at your house
The estimate is free and done on site, because I can't judge a cracked wall or a slope from a photo the way I can standing next to it.
Work and materials in writing
You get a written estimate that spells out the work and the materials, so you can see what you're paying for and compare it with any other bid.
Ask all the questions you want
I'd rather spend extra time going over your choices than have you sign off on work you don't follow, so ask about any line you're unsure of.
Grand Terrace masonry questions we get
Practical questions about permits, licenses and inspections for masonry work in Grand Terrace, answered the way I'd answer them standing in your yard.
Who issues building permits in Grand Terrace, CA?
The City of Grand Terrace issues them through its Building and Safety Division, which handles building and grading permits, reviews plans against the codes and answers questions about permits and inspections. You can call it at (909) 954-5200. It's the office we check with before a job here, so you don't have to work out what your project needs alone.
When does a contractor need a California license for masonry work?
Under the state's rules, a contractor needs a license from the Contractors State License Board when the job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or the contract totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The board says they have to hold it before they bid, not after. We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How do I request a building inspection in Grand Terrace?
Email the city at Inspections@grandterrace-ca.gov, and the city asks you to make sure you get a confirmation back. Without that confirmation, don't count on it being scheduled. On a permitted job we run, the inspections are ours to handle, so you won't need to send those requests yourself.
Can you match the old brick on my house in Grand Terrace?
Usually, yes. I spent years selling brick and block at a supply yard before this, so I know where to look for brick close in size, color and texture, and we tint the mortar to match the old joints, because fresh gray mortar stands out more than a slightly different brick. Some older brick isn't made anymore, and I'll tell you that at the estimate.
Cities we serve for brick, block and stone
These are the cities with their own page on our site, not the only places we go. If you don't see yours, call (909) 768-8021 and ask whether we come out to you.
Ask about your Grand Terrace masonry project
Call (909) 768-8021 or use the form, because a wall caught while it's starting to lean is usually a smaller fix than one that's fallen.