Masonry contractor in Loma Linda, CA - brick repair and new walls on a solid base
Prestige Redlands Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Loma Linda, CA. We repair old brick, chimneys and block walls, and build new walls, walkways and stone work on a base that holds.
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Loma Linda homes and yards we work on
Loma Linda sits right next to Redlands, where we're based, so the drive is short. On jobs here we see a real mix. Older houses have brick chimneys, planters and front steps, newer tracts have block walls along nearly every property line, and a fair number of backyards have something someone tried to fix with a bag of patch mortar.
That mix shapes the work. On old brick, most of the job is finding out why a joint or a corner failed, and on block walls it's usually the footing or water at the base, so I look at the ground before I look at the crack.
Masonry services for Loma Linda homes
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through the foundation of an older Loma Linda house, we find out why it moved before we patch anything, so the fix lasts.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here usually lose mortar at the crown and the top few courses first. We rebuild what's loose and leave the sound brick alone.
Tuckpointing
When the joints on a brick house or wall have gone sandy, we grind out the bad mortar and pack in new mortar matched to the old color.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose brick on a planter, step or wall gets replaced one brick at a time, with brick matched closely so the patch doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
We lay driveway pavers on a dug-out, packed base so they stay flat under the car, and one cracked paver lifts out without disturbing the rest.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down, we build the retaining wall on a solid footing with drainage behind it, so trapped water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
For an older brick or stone house patched by three different owners, we sort out what's sound, repair what isn't and undo the old mistakes.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and back patios, laid out at the estimate so the firebox, hearth and chimney suit your house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone face set over an existing wall, dresses up a plain block wall or a front entry without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along Loma Linda property lines take years of sprinklers and settling. We build new ones on a real footing and straighten out the leaners.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition or garage needs a block foundation wall, we set it on a footing sized for the load and grout the hollow cores solid.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block and stone base for an outdoor kitchen, with the counter, grill opening and storage laid out around how you actually cook.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walkway from the driveway to the door, built on a packed base and pitched so water runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls for a front yard, garden or patio edge, laid plumb on a footing sized for the wall's height, with clean, tight joints.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for walls, steps, planters and columns, fitted by hand and set in mortar so the joints look like part of the design.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing just those costs less than a full redo, and I'd rather leave sound mortar where it is.
Get a free written estimate for your Loma Linda 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 walk 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
What to know before masonry work in Loma Linda
Permits in Loma Linda come from the city's Building and Safety Division, part of Community Development. If your job needs one, I'll tell you at the estimate and we'll handle the application, but for questions about the rules on your own lot, that office has the final word. You can check two things on any contractor before they start. The state licensing board licenses contractors, and the city requires a Loma Linda business license from anyone doing business here, with proof of a state license when a contractor applies, so it's fair to ask for both. We're licensed and insured.
We work Loma Linda the same way we work Yucaipa and Mentone, and plenty of backyards here are reached through a narrow side yard, which means block goes in by wheelbarrow. That's part of what moves the price. On a new wall it's the length and height, the material, how deep the footing goes and how far we carry everything, and on a repair it's how much has failed and why. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on when our crew is free.
Why Loma Linda properties need masonry work
Parts of Loma Linda are mapped into fire hazard zones, and building standards and fire safety rules apply in those zones. Brick, block and stone don't burn, so when someone on a mapped lot wants a new wall, a planter or an outdoor kitchen, masonry is an easy pick, and I'll ask which zone you're in at the estimate.
The rest is age and water. Mortar is meant to wear out before the brick does, and a block wall with water sitting at its base will lean sooner or later, so we fix the drainage and the footing, not just the crack.
How a masonry job runs in Loma Linda
Here's how it goes from your first call to the walk-through at the end, and who you'll deal with along the way.
Call or send a message
Call (909) 488-7148 or use the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps if you're home so you can show me what's bothering you.
I walk the job myself
I look at the wall, what's around it and where the water goes, because that's usually why it failed. Then you get a written estimate that says what we'd do and what we'd use, so the price isn't a mystery.
We handle any permit
If the job needs a permit, we take care of it with the city. Building and Safety's public counter is staffed only from 8 to 10 a.m., which is one more reason we do that legwork instead of you.
Build it, then walk it
Our crew does the work and I'm on site with them. When it's done we walk it together, and your yard should look like we were never there, minus the mess.
Questions about masonry work in Loma Linda
Who issues building permits in Loma Linda?
The city's Building and Safety Division issues building permits in Loma Linda, along with electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. It also runs the inspections that check the work against safety standards, and applications now go through the city's online permit portal.
Does my masonry contractor need a state license in California?
Yes, contractors in California are licensed by the state licensing board, which covers 45 license classifications. When a city or county requires a permit, it also requires a licensed contractor's signed statement that the license is in full force, so the license matters as soon as a permit is involved. Ask any contractor for it before they start.
How is the fire hazard zone set for my parcel in Loma Linda?
Your zone comes from updated CAL FIRE maps that the city adopted as the State Fire Marshal recommended, ranking land as Moderate, High or Very High. The ratings weigh plants, the lay of the land, weather, the chance of fire running through treetops, and how embers are made and carried. If your parcel falls in more than one zone, the highest applies to the whole lot, and the zone map is on file with the City Clerk, who will provide it on request.
How much does brick and block repair cost in Loma Linda?
The cost comes down to how much brick or mortar has actually failed and why, so a few bad joints cost far less than a wall leaning off its footing. I only price replacing what's bad, because sound old mortar does its job better than new mortar put in to pad a bill. You get the number in writing after I walk the job.
What is the best way to find out if my wall needs a permit in Loma Linda?
Call the city's Building and Safety Division at (909) 799-2836 or (909) 799-2830, or ask me at the estimate and I'll tell you what your job needs. The city's permit page also has standard handouts for block walls, retaining walls, garden walls and patios, and they're worth a read before you plan anything.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Loma Linda?
Inspections are booked through the city's Inspection Request Line at (909) 799-2837. Inspectors take office calls only from 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Thursday, so that's the window to reach one. On a permitted job of ours, we book the inspections.
Redlands, CA
Get your Loma Linda masonry job started
A cracked joint is a small fix while it's small and a bigger one every time water gets into it, so call (909) 488-7148 or send the form now.