Masonry Contractor in Jurupa Valley, CA - Careful Brick, Block and Stone Work
BR Jurupa Valley Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based right here in Jurupa Valley, CA. We repair worn brick and mortar on older homes and build block walls, retaining walls, paver driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Jurupa Valley homes
Jurupa Valley is home base for us, and the calls here run the whole range. We see older brick and block houses with joints going soft after decades of sun, ranch-style places on wide lots that need long walls along the property line, and newer homes where the backyard sat as dirt until the owner was ready to finish it. We work in the cities around it too, including Eastvale next door and Riverside.
What usually moves the price is the size of the job, how much old work has to come out first, and whether you pick brick, block or stone. The schedule mostly turns on whether the job needs a city permit. I'll walk your place and send a written estimate that spells out the work, and on these lots it's usually the age of the house and the ground under it that decide what goes in it.
- Written estimate that spells out the work
- Repairs that blend with the old work
- A lead mason running every job
- Final walk-through with the owner
What we build and fix in Jurupa Valley
Here's the masonry work we do around Jurupa Valley, from fixing worn brick on older houses to building new walls and outdoor spaces.
Foundation repair
When a crack runs up a brick wall in a stair-step line, the foundation under it has often moved, so we find out why before we patch anything.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
Chimneys here take years of sun and weather, which usually shows first in the top rows of brick, so we rebuild the cap and relay what's loose.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
If the mortar on an older brick home has gone sandy or sunk back from the face, we cut out the worn joints and pack in fresh mortar.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks on an older house don't mean a whole new wall, so we cut out the bad ones and set close matches.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
On the long driveways of bigger lots here, pavers over a packed base hold up well, and a section can be lifted and reset later if needed.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope leans on a fence, we build retaining walls on a proper footing with drainage so water doesn't build up behind.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Older brick and stone homes often need several fixes at once, so we sort out what can't wait and do the work in a sensible order.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
Evenings cool off here even after hot days, and a masonry fireplace inside or out gets used more than people expect. We build the firebox, hearth and surround.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Lots of houses here are stucco, and veneer gives a wall or column the look of stone, set over a proper backing so it stays bonded.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls are the standard fence between lots here. We build new runs and fix leaning or cracked ones, starting with what's going on at the footing.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Bigger lots here leave room for additions and workshops. We lay the block foundation walls they sit on, with steel and grout where plans call for it.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards here get used most of the year, so a grill island built from block and finished in brick, stone or stucco earns its keep.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
We lay paths from the driveway to the door, or out to the back of a wide lot, in brick, pavers or stone over a packed base.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A brick front or garden wall suits the older houses here, and we lay it on a footing sized for its height and length.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits the ranch-style properties here, for planters, columns and low walls, and we fit each piece so the joints stay tight and even.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
Sprinklers soaking the same wall all summer wear out joints, and when only a few have cracked or dropped out, pointing refills them with fresh mortar.
Explore Brick pointing
Get your free on-site estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We respond within one business day, I come out to look, and the estimate is free with no obligation.
What Jurupa Valley homes ask of masonry
Most of the masonry here faces long dry stretches, older brick that's due for care, and wide lots with a lot of wall to build. Here's how we handle each.
Dry air that bakes mortar
The dry, low-humidity weather here pulls water out of building materials fast, so we keep fresh mortar damp while it sets and start early on hot days.
Older brick, softer joints
On older brick houses the mortar usually wears before the brick does, so we match new mortar to the old in strength and color, not something harder.
Long walls on wide lots
Bigger lots here mean long block walls, so we dig a proper footing and build in control joints, planned breaks that let the wall move without cracking across.
Your city not listed? Call us
If your city has its own page here, that's where we cover what we run into on jobs there. If it doesn't, call (951) 416-3127 anyway, because we work in plenty of cities around Jurupa Valley that don't have a page yet.
From your call to the finished job
I keep the estimate simple because you should know what you're paying for and why before anyone picks up a trowel. Here's how a job in Jurupa Valley runs.
Get in touch
Call (951) 416-3127 or send the form. I'll ask a few questions about what you're seeing, then we set a time for me to come look.
I walk the job
I come out myself, walk the job with you, and take measurements and photos so the estimate is built on your actual wall, not a guess.
Estimate and permit
My written estimate spells out the work. Once you say go, we file any permit, and the city has several departments review it before we start.
Work and final walk
Our crew does the work with a lead mason running things and any inspections lined up. When it's done, I walk the finished job with you again.
Jurupa Valley masonry questions
How do I get a building permit for masonry work in Jurupa Valley?
You apply through the city's Building & Safety Department, which issues permits for building new structures and for remodeling or demolishing existing ones. Applications for construction projects go to that department, and it coordinates the review with the rest of the city. When your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and you're welcome to check on it with that office yourself.
Does a masonry contractor need a license to work in Jurupa Valley?
Yes, a contractor needs a California state license when the project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or when labor and materials on one or more contracts come to $1,000 or more. The state licensing board also requires contractors to be licensed before they bid. The city doesn't issue business licenses, but anyone doing business in Jurupa Valley needs a City Business Registration Certificate, and a contractor based outside city limits may need one too. We're licensed and fully insured.
Which building code applies to my permit in Jurupa Valley?
A permit application submitted on or after January 1, 2026, follows the 2025 California Building Standards Code, so anything applied for now falls under it. Applications the city received on or before December 31, 2025, stay under the 2022 code. We build to whichever code your permit falls under, since that's what the inspection checks.
Do I need a grading permit to build a retaining wall in Jurupa Valley?
You need a grading permit from the city when the work changes the grade of your land, and a retaining wall can do that when soil gets cut back or filled in behind it. I look at how much ground has to move when I walk the job, and if a permit's needed, we take care of it. Work that reaches onto public land, like the street, takes a separate encroachment permit.
What is the best way to fix a cracked block wall in Jurupa Valley?
The best fix starts with finding out why it cracked, because a crack is usually the wall telling you something about the footing, water or roots underneath. If the footing has dropped, we rebuild that section from the ground up, and if only the mortar has failed, we cut out the joints and refill them with fresh mortar. Block walls here often sit on the line between two lots, so it's worth a talk with your neighbor before we start.
How much does masonry work cost in Jurupa Valley?
Masonry here is priced job by job, and your written estimate spells out the work and what it costs once I've seen it. Repairing usually costs less than tearing out and rebuilding, and matching old brick or mortar on an older house takes extra time. A job that needs a permit and inspections, or a backyard where the crew can't easily get materials in, adds to it too.
Call about your Jurupa Valley masonry job
Our phones are open from early morning into the evening, weekends too, so call (951) 416-3127 when it suits you or send the form.