Masonry Contractor in Fontana - Solid Walls, Sound Brick, Finished Yards
BR Jurupa Valley Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Jurupa Valley that works across Fontana, repairing worn brick, cracked block walls and chimneys, and building garden walls, patios and grill islands.
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Masonry work on Fontana homes
Fontana is a big city to work in, and the calls we get here cover a lot of ground. Some come from older houses where the brick has lost its joints or the chimney has started to come apart up top. Others come from newer homes where the block wall around the yard has cracked, or where the backyard is still bare dirt and the family is finally ready for a patio and a place to cook.
It's the same kind of work we do in Rancho Cucamonga and over in Pomona, but I still come out and look before I price anything. The price and the timing mostly come down to the size of the job, the material, how much old work comes out and whether a permit is involved, and the written estimate puts your numbers on paper. An older brick house usually means matching old mortar, while a newer lot usually means working around neighbors on three sides.
- Repairs that go after the cause
- New mortar colored to match
- A lead mason running your job
- A final walk-through with me
What we build and fix in Fontana
Here's the masonry work we do on Fontana houses, from patching old joints to building out a whole backyard, each with its own page.
Foundation repair
When a foundation crack opens or a corner drops, I look at what's moving first, so the repair goes after the cause instead of the line you see.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
Loose crowns, cracked caps and brick coming apart near the top are what we usually find, and we rebuild what's failing instead of smearing over it.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
On older brick homes here, worn joints let water into the wall, so we cut out the soft mortar and pack in new mortar colored to match.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks don't mean the whole wall has to go. We swap out the bad ones and tie the new brick into the old.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
Pavers suit a driveway that's cracked past patching, and a well-packed base underneath is what keeps them from sinking where the tires sit every day.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a yard changes level, a retaining wall holds the dirt back, and we drain the back side so water can't build up and push on it.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For brick or stone that's tired all over, we clean, repoint and repair in one pass, keeping as much of the original as is still sound.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
Adding a fireplace, indoors or out back, starts with a walk-through of where it'll sit and how it'll vent, then our crew builds it in brick or stone.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer dresses up a plain stucco front or a block wall, and how well the backing behind it is done decides how long it stays put.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls run between a lot of the backyards we work on here, and when one leans or cracks, we check the footing before choosing repair or rebuild.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For an addition or a raised floor, we lay block foundation walls on a proper footing, with steel and grout wherever the plans call for them.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Plenty of folks here are finally ready to use the backyard, and a block-and-stone grill island with some counter space is a common place to start.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A brick, stone or paver path from the driveway to the front door or out to the back gate, laid on a packed base so it has firm ground under it.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A new brick garden wall or planter can pull a yard together, and we set it on a footing sized for how tall and long it runs.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, set by hand so each piece bears on the ones below it the way it should.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or washed out, pointing just those spots costs less than redoing the whole wall, and I'll tell you which one fits.
Explore Brick pointing
Ask for your Fontana estimate
Tell us what you're seeing. We get back to you within one business day to set a visit, and the on-site estimate is free, with no obligation.
What Fontana homes ask of masonry
Fontana houses run from older brick to newer homes with block walls around the yard, and each one asks something different of us, so here's what we look for.
Cracked block walls between yards
When a backyard block wall cracks or leans, we look at the footing first, because a wall that's moved usually has a reason below the dirt.
Older brick losing its joints
On older brick houses we grind out only the mortar that's gone soft and color the new mix to match, so the repair blends into the wall.
Yards waiting to be finished
For a bare backyard, I sketch the patio, walkway and grill island together at the visit, so the pieces line up even if you build in stages.
Near Fontana but not listed?
We're based in Jurupa Valley and work in the cities around it on both sides of the county line. Pick your city from the list to see what we do there, or call (951) 416-3127 if yours isn't on it, because the list isn't everywhere we go.
From your call to a finished Fontana job
I keep the estimate simple on purpose. It's free, it's done at your house, and it spells out the work so you know what you're paying for before we start.
You call or write
Call (951) 416-3127 or send the form. I ask a few questions about the job, and we set a time for me to come look.
I walk the job
I walk it with you, take measurements and photos, and ask how you use the space so the plan fits your house and yard.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the work, so you can see what each part of the job involves before you decide.
The work and final walk
Once you say go, we handle any permit steps, our crew does the work with a lead mason in charge, and I walk the finished job with you.
Fontana masonry questions
Who takes building permit applications in Fontana?
For a house inside the Fontana city limits, the city's Building & Safety office takes building permit applications. The unincorporated parts of Fontana are regulated by the county instead, so the first thing we check is which side of that line your house sits on. When your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and I'm glad to point you to the right office if you'd like to check on it yourself.
How do I apply for a building permit in Fontana online?
The city encourages applicants to set up an account on the Build Fontana Public Portal, and Building & Safety also takes applications at its counter on Sierra Avenue, open Monday to Thursday and closed every Friday. If you've just bought the house, expect to show proof of ownership. Paying permit fees online carries a city service fee of 3% plus $0.20 per transaction by card, or a flat $3.00 per transaction by bank transfer.
Who can sign for a building permit in Fontana, the homeowner or the contractor?
Once the fees are paid, only the contractor on record or the property owner can sign for the permit, and anyone else needs written permission notarized by one of them. The city's permits page notes that an owner who gets a permit for a contractor's work takes on the liability for the project, including taxes and personal injury. That's one good reason we handle the permit ourselves when a job needs one.
How do I build a block wall on my property line in Fontana?
Start with your neighbor, because the city's permit steps ask for a signed Neighbor Authorization when a fence or wall goes directly on the property line. I'd rather settle where the line is and who's agreed to what before our crew digs a footing. We'll talk it through at the visit and line up that paperwork along with the rest.
Does a masonry contractor working in Fontana need a city business license?
Yes, the city requires every business operating in Fontana to hold a city business license, even one based in another city. It's $35 to apply and $15 a year to renew, plus a yearly business tax, and each license runs one year from the day it's issued. Since it's that easy to keep up, it's fair to ask any contractor you're considering whether theirs is current.
What affects the cost of a masonry job in Fontana?
The biggest pieces are how much wall or paving there is, the material you pick and how much old brick or block has to be broken out and hauled away. Matching old brick and mortar color on an older house takes more time than new work, and a narrow side yard that won't fit equipment means more carrying by hand. Permit fees, when a job needs a permit, are part of the total too, and I spell it all out in the written estimate.
Get a Fontana masonry estimate
Call (951) 416-3127 or use the form, and if you're not sure yet what's wrong with a wall, that's exactly what the visit is for.