Masonry Contractor in Chino, CA - Walls and Brick Built for Hot Summers
BR Jurupa Valley Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Jurupa Valley that builds and repairs brick, block and stone work for homes in Chino, from new garden walls and grill islands to worn mortar joints.
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Masonry work for Chino homes and yards
Chino is just across the county line from us in Jurupa Valley, and the calls we get there sound a lot like the ones at home. We see older houses with brick planters, chimneys and front walls that have done their time, newer streets with bare side yards and a leaning block wall, and families finally ready for the patio and grill island they've been talking about.
We do the same work next door in Chino Hills and Ontario and a little farther up in Upland. Anywhere we go, the price comes down to the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out, while the schedule usually turns on permits and the summer heat, and your written estimate gives you your own number. In Chino, what decides the job is mostly the house itself, because matching decades-old brick and mortar takes patience, while a new block wall is about getting the footing and the lines right from the first row.
- A written estimate that spells out the work
- Repairs matched to your existing brick
- Permit paperwork and inspections handled
- A lead mason running the crew on site
What we build and fix in Chino
Here's the masonry we take on for Chino homeowners, with a note on where each job usually shows up on houses and yards around the city.
Foundation repair
A crack in the foundation wall or a porch pulling away from the house usually brings this call, and we look for the cause before patching anything.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
On older Chino houses the brick chimney is often the first thing to go, with loose bricks or a cracked concrete cap up top that we rebuild.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
On Chino's older brick homes, we grind out mortar that's gone sandy and repack the joints with fresh mortar shaped to match the rest of the wall.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks in a planter, step or front wall get cut out one at a time and replaced with brick picked to match your house.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
Pavers on a well-packed base replace tired, cracked concrete driveways, and if one section ever settles, those stones can be lifted and reset instead of the whole drive.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where one yard sits higher than the next, a retaining wall holds the slope, and we build it with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For brick homes and walls that have weathered for decades, restoration means cleaning, repointing and replacing bricks so the old work looks right and stays sound.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in family rooms and out back on patios, laid up in brick or stone to suit the house you've got.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set over an existing wall, dresses up a plain stucco front, a column or a fireplace without the weight of full stone.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
A lot of Chino backyards are fenced with block, and we build new walls or replace leaning sections with steel and grout run through the hollow cores.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Adding a room or a garage? We lay the block foundation walls it sits on, square and level from the first row up.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Lots of Chino families want a grill island, and we frame it in block and finish it in brick, stone or stucco to match the house.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
We lay front walks and side-yard paths in brick, pavers or stone on a packed base with a slight pitch, so water runs off instead of sitting.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A low brick wall along the front walk suits an older Chino house, and we set it on a footing sized for the wall's height and length.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, steps and accent walls in yards here, and each piece gets fitted by hand so the joints look tight and even.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
If only a few joints are cracked or missing, pointing fills them with fresh mortar in a matching color, a smaller job than redoing a whole wall.
Explore Brick pointing
Ask for your Chino estimate
Tell us what you're seeing. We'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
What Chino homes ask of brick and block
Chino houses sit through long, hot summers, and between the block walls dividing yards and the older brick on many homes, the work here has to be laid with all of that in mind.
Long stretches of heat
In a normal year Chino hits 90°F on 99 days, so we keep fresh mortar shaded and damp while it sets rather than letting the sun bake it.
Walls shared with neighbors
Plenty of Chino lots share a block wall with the neighbor, so before we tear out a leaning section we talk through access and protecting both yards.
Older brick needs softer mortar
On older brick homes we match the mortar's color and strength to what's there, because mortar harder than the old brick can crack the brick around it.
Your city not listed? Call us
We're based in Jurupa Valley and work in the cities around it on both sides of the county line, so pick yours from the list to see what we do there. If your city isn't listed, call (951) 416-3127 anyway, because the list doesn't cover everywhere we go.
From your call to the final walk-through
I keep the estimate simple on purpose, because I want you to understand what you're paying for and why before any of our crew shows up.
You get in touch
You call or fill out the form, and I ask a few questions about what you're seeing so we can set a time for me to come look.
I walk the job
I walk the property with you, measure, take photos and ask what you want out of it, since the right fix depends on how you use the space.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the work, so you know what's included and can ask about anything before you decide.
Our crew builds it
We handle permits, calling the city before its 3 pm cutoff for next-day inspections. Our lead mason runs the crew, and I walk the finished job with you.
Chino masonry questions we hear
Do I need a permit for a block wall or brick work in Chino?
Chino requires a building permit for all work except what the state codes exempt, and its list of exempt examples, things like painting, carpet, tile and fixing a leaky faucet, doesn't include masonry, so ask before you count on skipping one. The city's own FAQ says to call the Building Division at 909-334-3250 to find out whether your project needs a permit. When a job does, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections.
How long does a building permit last in Chino?
The city's building FAQ says a permit expires 180 days after it's issued, or 180 days after work stops or is abandoned. The building official can grant one 180-day extension at no cost if a letter giving the reason arrives before the expiration date. That FAQ was written before the current code, so confirm the timing with the Building Division if your project might stall.
How much does a block wall or brick repair cost in Chino?
Your price comes from the details of the job, not a set rate, and in Chino the two things that swing it most are matching old brick and getting to the work. Repairing an older brick house takes more hand work than laying new block, and a wall in a narrow side yard means a lot more carrying than one off an open driveway. I'll put your number in a written estimate after I've walked it with you.
Does an out-of-town contractor need a Chino business license?
Yes, the city requires anyone doing business in Chino to have a city business license, and that includes contractors who come in from out of town. Since we're based over in Jurupa Valley, that rule covers us too, and it's a fair thing to ask any contractor you're weighing.
How do I know if a contractor needs a California license for my job?
The Contractors State License Board says anyone who builds or alters a building or other structure in California needs its license if the job needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or runs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. That $1,000 counts across one or more contracts, so splitting a wall into small bills doesn't get around it. We're licensed and fully insured.
How do I find out if my Chino home is in a fire hazard zone?
Some areas of southern Chino, including parts of The Preserve and around Prado Dam, were placed in Very High, High or Moderate fire hazard severity zones on a new map, and the fire district, Chino Valley Fire, has that zone map. If you're out that way, brick, block and stone make sense for walls, planters and outdoor kitchens because they don't burn.
Get your Chino masonry estimate started
We're open until 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends, so call (951) 416-3127 after work or send the form anytime.