Masonry contractor in Fontana, CA - repairs that fix why the wall failed
Prestige Redlands Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone in Fontana, CA. We rebuild leaning yard walls, repoint crumbling joints, fix tired chimneys and lay new walls, pavers and walkways on a solid base.
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Fontana homes, yards and the walls between them
Fontana is a big city and mostly houses. You'll find tract neighborhoods where back yards meet at block walls, newer subdivisions next to older homes, and businesses and warehouses along the main roads. It runs right into Rialto, and from the street you can't always tell where one city stops and the other starts.
On our jobs here, that means a lot of block, a lot of stucco and the occasional older brick chimney. The work usually turns on what's under the wall and how far the crew has to carry block through a side gate to reach it.
Masonry services we offer Fontana homeowners
Foundation repair
If a crack along your foundation keeps widening, we find out what's moving it, usually water at the footing, before we repair anything.
Chimney repair
Older Fontana houses with brick chimneys tend to lose the crown and top courses first, so we rebuild what's loose and leave sound brick alone.
Tuckpointing
When a whole face of brick has tired, uneven joints, we grind them out, repack them and finish each joint so the wall reads clean again.
Brick repair
A cracked or spalled brick, one whose face has flaked off, usually comes out and gets replaced with a brick matched as closely as we can find.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit Fontana's wide tract driveways because a cracked or sunken section lifts out and resets, and the base under them decides how long they stay flat.
Retaining wall construction
On a sloped lot or where a yard was cut level, a retaining wall holds the soil back, and its drainage matters as much as the block.
Masonry restoration
For older brick or stone that's had years of patches in the wrong mortar, we sort the sound work from the failing and restore only what needs it.
Fireplace installation
If you're adding a masonry fireplace to a family room or back patio, we build the firebox, surround and hearth in brick or stone.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone face set over a wall, dresses up a plain stucco front, column or planter without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
Plenty of Fontana back yards are fenced in block, and when one leans or cracks we look at the footing before deciding whether to repair or rebuild it.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or garage built on block, we lay the foundation wall on a solid footing and grout the cells the plans call for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A Fontana back yard with room to spare suits an outdoor kitchen, and we build the block base, counter and stone or brick facing around your grill.
Walkway construction
A walkway from the driveway to the front door or around to the side gate gets laid on a packed base, because that's what keeps it even underfoot.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden wall, mailbox column or front yard wall gives a stucco house some warmth, and we set it on a footing built for its height.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, steps and low garden walls, and we fit each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the weight sits right.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or dropped out, we point those and leave the sound ones alone, which costs you less than redoing the whole wall.
Get a free written estimate for your Fontana masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out. After I look at the job, you get a free written estimate with no obligation.
(909) 488-7148- Based in
- Redlands, CA 92373
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Working in Fontana: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Inside the City limits, the city's Building & Safety office takes building permit applications, but the unincorporated parts of Fontana are regulated by the County instead, so we confirm which side of that line your house sits on before anything gets filed. Which office it is decides whose rules apply and whose line we wait in, and that wait is the part of the schedule we don't control. The city also requires every business working in Fontana to hold a city business license, even one based somewhere else, like us in Redlands, so it's fair to ask any contractor you're considering whether they have one.
Here's what moves the price: the length and height of the wall, how much of the old block or brick is still sound, whether the footing has to come out, and how far we haul material through a side gate. Matching an older block color or brick takes some hunting too, and that can move the schedule as much as the permit does. Your written estimate says what we'd do and what we'd use. We're licensed and insured, and it's the same crew and the same standard we bring to Mentone and the other cities around Redlands.
Fontana yard walls and older brick wear out differently
Block walls are what we see most here, because so many Fontana lots are fenced in block on two or three sides. When one leans or cracks in a stair-step line, the cause is usually underneath it, a footing that was too shallow, sprinklers soaking the base for years, or a tree root pushing against it. Patching the crack without fixing that just buys you a nicer-looking crack. We dig at the footing, check where the water goes and tell you plainly whether the wall can be repaired or has to come down.
The older houses with brick chimneys, planters and fireplaces have a different problem, which is decades of patches, often in mortar harder than the brick around it. We take out what's failing and leave the sound joints alone, because replacing good mortar only pads the bill.
How a masonry job runs when you call us from Fontana
Here's how a Fontana job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll deal with at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (909) 488-7148 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out to your house in Fontana. It helps if you're there so you can show me what's bothering you.
I look at the job
I look at the wall, what's around it and where the water goes, then send you a written estimate that says what we'd do and what we'd use. You'll know the number before anyone picks up a trowel.
We handle any permit needed
If the job needs a permit, we tell you at the estimate and handle the application with whichever office issues it. In the City, the permit counter is open Monday through Thursday and closed Fridays, so that's when the paperwork moves.
We build, then walk it
Our crew does the work with me on site, and we leave your yard the way we found it, minus the crumbling wall. When it's done, we walk the job together.
Questions about masonry work in Fontana
How do I find out if my Fontana address is under the city or the county?
Contractors who pull permits call the city's Planning office to check the job site first, and that's what we do before anything gets filed. Since some Fontana addresses fall under the County rather than the City, that one call tells us which office your permit goes to.
Who can sign for a building permit in Fontana?
Once the fees are paid, only the contractor signing on record or the owner of the property can sign for the permit, and anyone else needs written permission notarized by one of them. The city's permits page also says an owner who pulls a permit for a contractor's work takes on the liability for the project, including taxes and personal injury. That's a good reason to let us handle the application instead of pulling it in your name.
How do I apply for a building permit online in Fontana?
The city encourages applicants to set up an account on the Build Fontana Public Portal, and Building & Safety now takes payments online. Each online payment carries a service fee, a percentage of the payment plus $0.20 by card, or a flat $3.00 by ACH bank transfer. If we're handling your permit, the portal is our job, not yours.
Do I need my neighbor's permission to build a block wall on the property line in Fontana?
Yes, when a fence or wall goes up directly on the property line, the city's permit process requires a Neighbor Authorization. We talk through exactly where the wall will sit at the estimate, and if it's on the line, it's worth getting your neighbor on board early.
What do I need for a permit on a house I just bought in Fontana?
Owners of newly purchased property have to show proof of ownership as part of the city's permit steps. Keep that proof handy, and we'll tell you at the estimate whether your job needs a permit at all.
How much does masonry work cost in Fontana?
Cost in Fontana comes down to repair versus rebuild more than anything else, because a wall on a sound footing can usually be fixed in place while a failed footing means taking the wall down. After that, brick and stone run more than plain block, a decorative cap or veneer adds to it, and pointing a few joints costs less than redoing a whole face. Your written estimate gives you the real number for your wall.
Redlands, CA
Get your Fontana wall looked at soon
A crack that's still growing usually costs less to fix now than after the wall comes down, so call (909) 488-7148 or send the form.