Masonry Contractor in Riverside, CA - Careful Brick, Block and Stone Work
BR Jurupa Valley Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Jurupa Valley, working in Riverside to repoint and repair older brick and to build block walls, retaining walls, walkways and grill islands.
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Masonry work for Riverside homes
Riverside is right next door to us in Jurupa Valley, and it's a city with a bit of everything. The older neighborhoods have brick houses with joints gone soft and sandy, chimneys losing mortar up top and garden walls starting to lean, while the newer tracts have block walls between the yards and backyards that never got finished.
It's the same work we do in Ontario and the other cities around us, and here the age of the house usually sets the job. The price mostly moves with the size of the job, the material and what has to come out first, the schedule turns on finding brick that matches and on any permit the job needs, and your written estimate gives you your own figure. On older brick we're matching what's already there, and on newer block it's all about the footing and where the water goes.
- Mortar matched to your older brick
- Walls built on a proper footing
- A lead mason running your job
- Permit paperwork handled when needed
What we build and repair in Riverside
Here's what our crew does on Riverside homes, from small repairs on older brick to walls, walks and grill islands for yards you're finally finishing.
Foundation repair
Cracks in a brick or block foundation on an older Riverside house usually mean something moved. We find out why before we patch anything.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
Older brick chimneys here tend to lose mortar near the top first, where they're most exposed. We repoint the joints, relay loose brick and rebuild a cracked cap.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
On a Riverside brick front patched in mismatched mortar, tuckpointing evens out the joints in a matching color with a thin contrasting line down the middle.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
Flaking or cracked bricks on an older Riverside home can usually be replaced one at a time once we find a match for size and color.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
Plenty of Riverside driveways are old concrete that has cracked and settled. Pavers on a packed base let you swap out one broken piece later.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
On sloped Riverside lots, a retaining wall lives or dies by its footing and the drain rock behind it, so that's where we spend our time.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For an older Riverside brick home patched by a few owners over the years, we sort out what's original, undo the bad repairs and bring it back together.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
An outdoor fireplace is a common way Riverside homeowners anchor a finished backyard, and we build indoor ones too, starting from the firebox and working out.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer can dress up a plain stucco front or block wall on a newer Riverside home, and the prep underneath decides whether it stays put.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls between Riverside yards take a beating from sprinklers, roots and soil piled against them. We fix cracked runs or build new ones on a proper footing.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
For an addition or a raised floor on a Riverside home, we lay the block foundation wall with steel and grout where the plans call for it.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
A grill island is a popular way to finish a Riverside backyard. We build it in block and face it in brick, stone or stucco.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A cracked concrete front walk is common on older Riverside lots, and we replace it with brick, stone or pavers laid on a packed base.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A new brick garden wall can tie a yard to an older Riverside brick house when we match the brick and joint style to the house.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits ranch-style homes and hillside yards in Riverside, for low walls, steps, planters and columns. We fit each stone by hand, so it takes longer than block.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
Brick pointing refills joints where mortar has cracked or dropped out, and on an older Riverside brick house it's usually the first repair, before water gets behind the brick.
Explore Brick pointing
Get a free estimate in Riverside
Tell us what you're seeing. We get back within one business day to set a time for me to come out for a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
What Riverside homes ask of masonry
Most of what we see in Riverside comes down to two things, mortar older than the people living with it and walls built faster than they should have been.
Soft mortar for older brick
Older brick here was usually laid in lime mortar, so we repoint with a soft mix matched in color, since hard modern mortar can crack old brick.
Yard walls that lean or crack
A leaning or cracked yard wall usually comes down to its footing or to water, so we look there before calling it a repair or a rebuild.
Yards you're finally finishing
Patios, walks and grill islands go on a dug-out, packed base with a way for water to drain, because that's what keeps them level years from now.
Your city not listed? Give us a call
We're based in Jurupa Valley and work in the cities around it, on both sides of the county line. Pick yours from the list to see what we run into there.
If your city isn't listed, call (951) 416-3127 anyway. The cities with their own page are the ones we've written about, not the only places our crew goes.
From first call to finished job in Riverside
I keep the estimate simple so you know what you're paying for and why before anyone picks up a trowel.
You get in touch
Call (951) 416-3127 or use the form, and I'll ask a few questions about what you're seeing so we can set a time to come look.
I walk the job
I come out myself and walk the job with you, taking measurements and photos and asking how you want it to look when it's done.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the work and why each part is there, so you can compare it fairly with anyone else's.
You say go
We handle any permit, which in Riverside usually clears Planning before plan check, then our lead mason runs the crew and I walk the finished job with you.
Riverside masonry questions
Do I need a permit for a block wall or fence in Riverside?
Riverside's building permit exemptions include fences no more than 7 feet high, so a wall under that height along a side or back property line may not need a building permit. The city's Planning Division may still have to approve a fence in your front yard setback, the strip between the house and the street. I'll go over where your wall falls when I come out, and if it needs a permit, we handle the paperwork.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Riverside?
A retaining wall taller than 4 feet does, because the city only exempts walls 4 feet or less, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. A shorter wall loses that exemption if it carries extra load from above, like a driveway or a slope behind it, or holds back flammable liquids. Since the footing counts toward the height, a wall that looks short can still need one, and I measure for that on the estimate.
How much does masonry work cost in Riverside?
Riverside masonry is priced on size and material first, then on access, tear-out and matching, and the written estimate I send after walking the job gives you your figure. A backyard with a narrow gate means more hand carrying, and an old wall or cracked walk has to come out before anything new goes in. On an older house, finding brick and mortar that match takes time, while choosing block over brick or stone usually keeps the price down.
Does a masonry contractor based outside Riverside need a city business license?
It can, since any business doing business within Riverside needs a valid City Business License, and the city's older Finance pages say businesses outside the city limits may also have to get one. For current details, the city's Business License Division answers questions about it.
How do I get a building permit in Riverside?
You apply to the city's building official, at the Permit Services counter in the One Stop Shop, and the permit can go to the property owner, an authorized agent or an appropriately licensed contractor. Some simple permits are issued same day over the counter, while other projects need plans submitted for review. On our jobs we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and I'm glad to point you to the building office if you want to check on it yourself.
How long does a building permit last in Riverside?
A residential permit becomes invalid unless the permitted work starts within 12 months after it's issued. That only matters if you pull a permit well ahead of the build, say this spring for a wall you want next year. Tell me when you'd like to start, and we'll plan the permit around it.
Ask about your Riverside project
Call (951) 416-3127 or send the form, and we'll go over your job and any permit steps it needs when I come out.