Foundation repair
When a crack opens in the low wall your house sits on, we find what moved it before repairing it, since a patch that skips the cause usually cracks again.
Masonry contractor in Loma Linda, CA - fixing the cause, not just the crack
Superior Yucaipa Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Yucaipa, CA, working in Loma Linda on brick and block repairs that match what's there, and new walls and hardscape we plan before anyone digs.
How we approach masonry jobs in Loma Linda
Loma Linda is a short drive west of our base in Yucaipa, and the calls here are a lot like the ones we get in Redlands and Grand Terrace. Block walls along property lines start to crack or lean, mortar goes sandy in the joints of older brick, and sloped back yards need a retaining wall someone actually planned. What moves the price is how big and tall the work is, how much old material has to come out, how easy it is to get the crew and materials to it, and how closely new brick or mortar has to match the old. The schedule mostly turns on whether the city's building office needs to review the job first and how long it takes to find a brick that matches. Those are the things I look at when I come out, and your estimate is where they turn into your own number.
On a lot of the older properties we see here, brick, block and mortar went in at different times by different hands, so one wall can have three shades of joint in it. Matching that takes some looking before we order anything, and it's what we plan the repair around.
The person who prices it checks it
I come out and write the estimate myself. Our masons do the work, and I'm on site checking it, so whoever priced your job also sees it built.
We check permits before we start
Before any work, we check with the city about what your job needs. If it needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and inspections and tell you when something needs your signature.
Finding the cause comes first
A crack or loose brick is usually a sign of something else, like water or a weak footing. We find that first, because a repair that skips the cause usually shows up again.
What we do on Loma Linda properties
Chimney repair
Loose brick at the top of a chimney and a cracked crown, the concrete cap that sheds water, are what we see most, and we rebuild what's needed to match.
Tuckpointing
We fill worn joints with mortar colored to the brick, then run a thin line of a second color along them, the way some older brick fronts were finished.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose brick gets cut out and replaced with brick matched for size and color, and I look for why it failed before the crew starts.
Driveway pavers
We dig out, pack a gravel base and lay pavers with edging that holds them in place, because a driveway that sinks or spreads usually started with a thin base.
Retaining wall construction
For a sloped yard, we plan the wall's footing and drainage before anyone digs, since water trapped behind a wall is usually what pushes it over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked or patched with mismatched mortar gets cleaned, repaired and given new joints, so the wall reads as one piece again.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces, indoors or on a patio, laying out the firebox and hearth first so the finished face suits the room around it.
Stone veneer installation
We set thin stone over block walls, chimneys and house fronts, and we take time on the metal mesh and base coat behind it, because that's what holds the stone.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls along property lines and around yards on a footing sized for the wall, adding steel and grout where its height calls for them.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and raised floors, we lay the block walls the house sits on, set level and square on the footing so the framing above starts out true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone facing for outdoor kitchens, and we plan where gas, water and power come in before the first block goes down.
Walkway construction
We lay walkways in brick, pavers or stone with a packed base and a slight pitch so rain runs off instead of pooling at the front door.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls, from garden walls to entry columns, start with a solid footing and brick picked to go with your house, so the new work looks like it belongs.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps and planters, fitting each piece by hand, and when you're matching existing stonework we bring samples out before ordering.
Brick pointing
When mortar has gone soft or sandy, we rake out the damaged joints and refill them with mortar that suits the brick, which is usually less work than rebuilding later.
Get a written estimate for your Loma Linda job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look at the job with you, and you get a free written estimate with no obligation.
Work and materials in writing
Your estimate spells out the work and the materials, so you can compare it line by line with any other bid and see what you're paying for.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, which is worth asking any mason about before they start on your property.
Ask as many questions as you like
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 term on the estimate, even twice.
Masonry questions we hear in Loma Linda
These are the questions Loma Linda homeowners usually ask before a wall, chimney or patio job, answered with what the city and state actually say.
Who issues building permits in Loma Linda?
The city's Building and Safety Division reviews and issues building permits and does the inspections. Applications go through the city's online permit portal, and the permit page has standard handouts for block walls, retaining walls, garden walls and patios. They're worth reading before you settle on a wall's height or layout.
Does a masonry contractor in Loma Linda need a state license?
For permitted work, yes. California's state licensing board licenses contractors, and any city that requires a permit also requires the licensed contractor's signed statement that the license is in full force. Loma Linda also requires a city business license before any business works here, and a contractor applying for one needs proof of the state license. It's fair to ask anyone you're considering for both.
How do I find out which fire hazard zone my Loma Linda property is in?
Ask the City Clerk's office, which keeps the city's fire hazard zone map and makes it available on request. Areas are rated Moderate, High or Very High, and when a parcel falls in more than one zone, the highest applies to the whole parcel. Fire safety rules apply in those zones, so check before planning an outdoor kitchen or fireplace.
Cities we serve for masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in others too. If yours isn't listed, call (909) 768-8021 and ask whether we come out to you.
Call or send a request about your job
We're open 7 AM to 10 PM every day, so call (909) 768-8021 while you're looking at the wall, or send the form.