Foundation repair
We find out why a foundation cracked or settled before we fix it, whether that's water, soil or a footing that was too small, so the repair holds.
Masonry contractor in Highland, CA - repairs that match the brick you have
Superior Yucaipa Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Highland, CA. We repair brick, block and stone so it matches what's there, and we build walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens planned before we dig.
What masonry work looks like in Highland
We come over from Yucaipa for Highland jobs the same way we do for Redlands and Colton. What moves the price here is how much old work has to come out, how easy the wall is to reach, how closely new brick or stone has to match and how tall a wall stands, since height can bring in a permit. The schedule mostly turns on that permit and the weather, and the written estimate I leave you spells out the work and the materials.
Highland has older homes and much newer neighborhoods side by side. In the Highland Historic District, houses go back to the early 1900s, with Craftsman bungalows among them. The San Andreas Fault runs through the east end of the city, out by the Natural Parkland Trail. Summers run hot too, and records from 1903 to 1967 put the average July high at about 92 degrees. That's why the walls we build here get a real footing and steel, and why we match the softer mortar on old brick instead of using a hard modern mix that cracks the brick. It's also why summer jobs start early, with fresh mortar kept damp so it cures instead of drying out.
We find out why it failed
A crack or a loose brick has a cause, like water, settling or the wrong mortar. We track it down before we repair, because a fix that skips the cause comes back.
We check with the city first
Before we start, we check with the City of Highland about what your job needs. If it needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and inspections and tell you if anything needs your signature.
Walls get planned before digging
We settle where a wall goes, how tall it stands and where the water drains before anyone picks up a shovel. Moving or raising a wall halfway through costs you twice.
Masonry services we offer in Highland
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys usually lose mortar near the top first. We rebuild the loose rows, repair the cap and match the brick so the fix doesn't stand out.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints turn sandy or sink back from the brick face, we grind out the worn mortar and pack in new mortar matched in color and strength.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, chipped or loose bricks and replace them with brick matched to size, color and texture, after we track down what damaged them.
Driveway pavers
We dig out, pack a solid base and lay pavers inside a firm edge that keeps them from creeping, so the driveway stays flat under your cars.
Retaining wall construction
We build retaining walls in block or stone with drain rock and a pipe behind them, so rain soaking into the slope doesn't build up pressure and push the wall out.
Masonry restoration
On older brick and stone homes, we clean, repair and repoint with materials suited to the original, so the house keeps its look and the masonry keeps working.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds in brick or stone, laid out from the start with the room, the firebox and the chimney in mind.
Stone veneer installation
We put up stone veneer over a proper backing and moisture barrier, with a way out at the bottom for any water that gets behind it.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls for property lines and yards on a full footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores, then finish them with stucco, a cap or paint.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions, garages and outbuildings, on footings sized for the load and with steel set where the plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchen islands, counters and grill surrounds in block, brick or stone, with room planned for the gas, power and water lines before we start.
Walkway construction
We lay walkways in pavers, brick, flagstone or concrete on a packed base, sloped so rain runs off instead of pooling at your door.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, planter walls and property walls on proper footings, with brick and mortar picked to match the house when you want them to.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone walls, steps, columns and planters by hand, fitting the stones so they carry each other, with or without mortar depending on the wall.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have worn out, we repoint just those areas and match the mortar color and joint shape so the patch blends in.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Highland home
Send the form or call, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the job and write the estimate myself. It's free, and there's no obligation.
A written estimate you can follow
The estimate spells out the work and the materials, so you can compare it line by line and ask about anything that doesn't make sense.
Time for your questions
I'd rather spend extra time going over your choices than have you sign off on work you don't follow, so bring every question you have.
Licensed, insured and checked
We're licensed and insured, and I'm on site checking our masons' work as it goes. Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Highland masonry questions we hear
Here are straight answers to what Highland homeowners ask about permits, contractor licenses and payments before a wall or repair job starts.
Do I need a permit to build a block wall or retaining wall in Highland?
A short wall may not need one, so check the height first. The city's exception list skips the permit for masonry fences up to 3 feet and retaining walls up to 4 feet from the bottom of the footing, unless the wall holds back a slope steeper than 2 to 1 or extra weight. When one's needed, we handle the filing through the city's online permit portal.
Does a masonry contractor in Highland need a California state license?
In most cases, yes. The state requires a Contractors State License Board license when the work needs a building permit, brings in extra workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts. Highland also requires a city business license, and contractors based outside the city use its Out of City license.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
No more than $1,000, and less on smaller jobs, because the state caps it at $1,000 or a set share of the total contract price, whichever is lower. Any other payments have to be listed in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered. The rule covers home improvement work of every kind, masonry included.
Masonry work across our service area
These cities have their own pages, and we work in others nearby too. If your address isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Call to set up your Highland estimate
Call (909) 768-8021 any day from 7 AM to 10 PM, or use the form, and tell us what you're seeing at your house.