Masonry Contractor in Ontario, CA - Yard Walls Standing Straight, Brick Joints Tight
BR Jurupa Valley Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Jurupa Valley, working in Ontario on block walls, brick and chimney repair, worn mortar joints, pavers, patios and outdoor kitchens for homeowners across the city.
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Our masonry work in Ontario
Ontario is one of the cities around Jurupa Valley that our crew works in, and we've been doing this work since 2013. On jobs here we see both ends of it, with older houses that have brick fronts, chimneys and porch steps, and newer neighborhoods where the backyards are boxed in by block walls and the patio is still bare dirt. The calls sound a lot like the ones we get in Corona and Chino: a wall starting to lean, mortar crumbling out of the joints, or a yard someone's finally ready to finish.
What moves the price is mostly the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out, and the schedule usually turns on whether a city permit is needed first. I'll put your own figure in a written estimate. The house shapes all of it, because the age of the brick and what's already standing decide what we match, what we tear out and what we can keep.
- Yard walls that stand straight
- Joints that shed water again
- A written estimate that spells it out
- The owner walking the finished job
What we build and fix in Ontario
Here's the masonry we do for Ontario homeowners, from old brick that needs care to bare yards waiting for walls, pavers and a grill.
Foundation repair
When a crack shows up in the foundation of an older Ontario house, we find out what's moving before we patch anything, so the repair actually holds.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
Brick chimneys on older Ontario homes usually wear first at the top, so we rebuild the cracked concrete cap and loose top rows before water gets in.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
Is mortar sanding out of the joints on your brick front? We grind out the worn mortar and pack in fresh, tinted to match.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
Loose or flaking bricks on porches, planters and steps come out one at a time, and we hunt for replacements that match the old ones.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
A lot of Ontario driveways are plain concrete that's cracked or stained. Pavers over a packed base look better, and a broken one lifts out and gets swapped.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
When a yard changes height at the property line, we build the retaining wall with gravel and drain pipe behind it so water has a way out.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For an older brick house that's been patched by several owners, we sort out what's worth saving and bring the brick, joints and trim back to one look.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
Adding a fireplace to a family room or a patio? We build the firebox and surround in brick or stone, picked to suit the rest of your house.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer dresses up a stucco front or porch column, and we set it over a weather barrier because trapped water is what loosens it.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls run between yards all over Ontario, and we build new ones with steel and grout in the hollow cores or fix the ones starting to lean.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Adding a room or a garage to an Ontario house? We lay the block foundation walls on a footing sized for what sits on top.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Grill islands and outdoor kitchens are how a lot of people finish a bare backyard, and we build the block base, counter and brick or stone facing.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
From the driveway to the front door or out to the side gate, we lay walkways in brick, pavers or stone, sloped so water runs off.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A brick garden wall or front-yard wall often suits an older Ontario house better than block, and we set it on a proper footing so it stays straight.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
We fit natural stone by hand for planters, steps, columns and garden walls, which takes longer than block but gives you a one-of-a-kind look.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints are cracked, say along a planter or under a window, we fill just those joints with fresh mortar instead of redoing the wall.
Explore Brick pointing
Ask for your Ontario estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and roughly where in Ontario. I'll get back to you within one business day, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.
What Ontario houses ask of the work
Every job here starts with what's already standing, because the right mortar, base or footing depends on the house and yard you've got, not a one-size plan.
Walls on the property line
Many Ontario yard walls sit on the line between two lots, so we talk it through with you and your neighbor before any block comes down.
Mortar matched to old brick
Hard modern mortar can crack older brick around it, so on older Ontario houses we mix a softer mortar and tint it to match the old joints.
Pavers sloped away from walls
When we finish a bare backyard with pavers, we pack the base and slope it away from the house, because standing water is what sinks pavers over time.
Don't see your city? Call us
We're based in Jurupa Valley and work in the cities around it on both sides of the county line. If you're near Ontario, pick your city below to see what we do there.
If your city isn't listed, call (951) 416-3127 anyway. The list is just the cities with their own page, not every place we work, and I'll tell you straight if you're too far out.
From your call to a finished Ontario job
I keep this simple because you should know what you're paying for and why before anyone picks up a trowel.
Give us a call
Call (951) 416-3127 or send the form. I'll ask a few questions about what you're seeing and set a time to come look.
I walk the job
I walk it with you, take measurements and photos, and check what's behind the problem, like the footing under a leaning wall.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the work and the materials, and if the job needs a city permit, it says so.
Work, then a walk-through
Our crew does the work with a lead mason in charge, we line up any city inspections, and I walk the finished job with you.
Questions we hear in Ontario
Do I need a licensed contractor for masonry work in Ontario, CA?
Yes, if the job needs a building permit, uses hired workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials together, because California then requires a license from the state's contractors board. A job may be exempt only when it needs no permit, has no employees and totals under $1,000, and a bigger job can't be split into small contracts to get under that line. We're licensed and fully insured, so that's covered before we start.
How do I find out if my masonry project in Ontario needs a permit?
Ask the city's Building Department, since it issues permits for building projects in Ontario, checks the plans and inspects the work. You can call it at (909) 395-2023, and if you go in person, the counter closes Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 am and the first Thursday of each month from 8:00 to 10:00 am. When your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections.
How much does a masonry contractor cost in Ontario, CA?
There's no single price, because the cost follows what you're building or fixing, so I give you a written figure after I've walked the job. Brick and natural stone take longer to lay than block, a taller wall needs a bigger footing and more steel, and a tight side yard slows the crew down. If a plan check or permit has to be extended more than once, the city charges $150 for each extra extension on a home, though the first one is free.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in Ontario, CA?
No more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, under the state contractors board's rules for home improvement work. The rest of the payments are listed in the contract and tied to work finished or materials delivered, so you're paying for what's already there.
Does a contractor need an Ontario business license to work at my house?
Yes, the city requires a business license before a business starts working in Ontario, and contractors based outside the city use the same application as local ones. That application can ask for the contractor's state license number, workers' comp details and, for out-of-city contractors, the job's location and value, so it's a fair question to ask whoever you hire.
What causes a block wall to lean or crack in Ontario?
Most of the time it's the footing, the concrete strip under the wall, being too small or too shallow for the wall's height, or sprinklers soaking the base until it shifts. Tree roots and block cores left without steel or grout do it too. We dig at the base to see which before telling you whether a repair makes sense or the section needs rebuilding.
Talk to us about your Ontario project
Our hours run seven days a week, early on weekdays and late on weekends, so call (951) 416-3127 or send the form when it suits you.