Concrete Block Walls in Jurupa Valley CA - A Wall Planned for Your Lot and Its Purpose
Tired of a worn-out fence, an open view or street noise? We build block walls planned around what you need them to do.
Planned to fit
Height and layout set for where the wall will stand.
Footing and steel
A solid footing and reinforcement matched to the wall's design.
Your choice of finish
Plain or textured block picked to suit your house.
A clean site
We haul off old fencing and debris when the wall is done.
How do you plan a block wall in Jurupa Valley?
A concrete block wall in Jurupa Valley gives your yard privacy, cuts down noise and wind, and puts a clean edge on the lot, and at BR Jurupa Valley Concrete & Masonry we plan each one around what it's for and how tall it can go where it stands.
Usually it starts with a fence that keeps failing or a yard that feels too open. I'll ask what the wall needs to do and look at where it'll stand, since a tall privacy wall on a back line and a low wall out front get planned differently. Your bid shows how we'll handle cracking, with the steel and joints laid out so you can see them.
The price mostly follows the wall's length and height and how it's built to stand, since that sets the footing work. The schedule turns on any permit steps and the size of the job, and your written estimate spells out the work for your wall. If you need block that carries a house instead, that's our foundation block wall installation work.
- A wall sized to what it's for
- Height that fits where it stands
- Crack control spelled out in writing
- Plain answers about what you pay for
How do you know it's time for a block wall?
If your yard feels too open, too loud or too worn at the edges, it's worth looking at a block wall.
A fence that keeps failing
Posts rot and boards warp, so you end up patching the same fence every year. Block stands up to sun and weather much better.
Neighbors can see right in
A second story next door or a new house going up behind you can leave your yard feeling exposed.
Traffic noise in the yard
Street noise carries right through wood and chain link, and a solid masonry wall does a better job of cutting it down.
Wind and dust blowing through
An open lot lets wind and dust sweep across the patio, and a solid wall gives the yard some shelter.
Cracks in an existing wall
A crack that keeps growing, a stair-step pattern in the joints or a section starting to lean is worth having us look at.
A yard with no clear edge
When you're finally ready to finish the yard, a low wall gives the lawn, planters or patio a clean border.
Ask for your block wall estimate
Tell us the wall's length, purpose and spot on your lot. We reply within one business day to set a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
What a block wall visit covers
Before I recommend a design, I look at what the wall has to do, where it'll stand and what's there now, because each one changes the plan.
What the wall is for
Privacy, quiet and a clean yard edge call for different heights and spots, so we settle the purpose before talking design.
Where it stands on the lot
Back and side lines allow more height than the front near the street, so the spot decides how tall the wall can go.
How the wall will stand
A wall stands on one long footing, between thick block posts called pilasters, on turned corners or in a curve. Each needs different footing work.
What's there now
An old fence to pull out, a slope, sprinkler lines or a tight side yard all change how we dig and set up.
How a block wall job goes
We plan the work around your yard and your schedule, and you'll know what's being built and why before anyone digs a footing.
You call us
You call or send the form, and I ask a few questions about the wall, what it's for and where it'll go.
I walk the job
I come out and walk the line with you, taking measurements and photos so the plan fits your actual lot.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the work, so you can see what you're paying for before you decide.
The build
Once you say go and any permit steps are done, our crew builds the wall with a lead mason running things on site.
Final walk-through
When the wall's done, I walk it with you again so you can look it over and ask anything before we wrap up.
Why Jurupa Valley homeowners call us for block walls
You'll know what you're paying for and why, and you'll get a wall built the careful way, because good masonry should outlast the people who laid it.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out myself, look at the job and write the estimate, so the person quoting your wall is the one answering for it.
Brick and block work since 2013
We opened in 2013 and have spent 13 years on brick and block, from garden walls to outdoor kitchen masonry like grill islands.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask about both at the estimate, because any builder putting up a wall in your yard should be glad to talk about it.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and when you're ready to talk about your wall, call (951) 416-3127 or send the form.
Concrete block walls in Jurupa Valley and nearby cities
Permits for walls here go through the city, and when your wall needs one, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections. The city also publishes its own construction details for a freestanding block wall and a masonry pilaster, and those are a good place to start planning a wall in Jurupa Valley.
Every contractor working in Jurupa Valley needs a business registration with the city, even ones based somewhere else, so it's worth asking about. Much of what we see is worn wood or chain-link fencing and yards people are finally ready to finish, here and in the cities around it on both sides of the county line, like Eastvale and Riverside.
Planning a block wall in Jurupa Valley or nearby?
(951) 416-3127Block wall questions we hear
How tall can a block wall be in Jurupa Valley?
In Jurupa Valley's residential zones, the city caps fences at six feet along side and rear property lines. Inside the street setback, the front strip of yard nearest the street, a solid wall like block can't go over 42 inches, though up to two more feet of open fencing can sit on top. I'll check which rule your spot falls under before we plan the height.
How do I apply for a block wall permit in Jurupa Valley?
You apply through the online permit portal run by the City of Jurupa Valley. If you're not sure your wall needs one, send your question to buildingpermits@jurupavalley.org first.
Who is licensed to build a block wall in California?
In California, building block walls for structures and fences falls under the C-29 Masonry Contractor license from the state licensing board, whether the block is laid with mortar or without. Ask any builder you're considering which license they hold before you sign anything.
How do I keep a concrete block wall from cracking?
You keep cracking in check by planning for it before the first block goes down, since block shrinks a little as it dries. The national masonry trade group recommends horizontal steel and control joints, planned breaks that let the wall move, placed to suit local practice, and with enough horizontal steel the joints may not be needed. Ask how a bid handles both, the way ours spells it out.
How much does a concrete block wall cost in Jurupa Valley?
Your price comes from your wall, so I give it to you in the written estimate after I've seen the spot. Beyond length, height and design, the cap and finish you choose, an old fence to tear out, a slope and tight access through a side yard all add to the cost. A shorter, straight wall in plain block is usually the least expensive way to go.
Does a block retaining wall need drainage?
Yes, a block retaining wall has to be designed with a way to keep water from building up behind it. Backfilling, the dirt placed behind the wall, should wait until the block has gained enough strength or the wall is braced, and heavy equipment should stay back from the top at least as far as the wall is tall. None of this applies to a freestanding yard wall, which doesn't hold back soil.
Get a block wall estimate in Jurupa Valley
We're open seven days a week, mornings into the evening, so call (951) 416-3127 or send the form whenever it suits you.