Masonry contractor in Redlands, CA - brick repair and walls on a solid base
Prestige Redlands Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Redlands. We repair crumbling joints, old brick and tired chimneys, and build block, brick and stone walls, walkways and pavers for homes across the city.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Redlands homes as we see them on the job
I started this business in Redlands in 2021, and most of our calls here come from homeowners with crumbling joints, a tired chimney or a yard that needs a wall. A lot of what we work on is older brick that's been patched a few times over the years, and you can usually tell which patch came out of whatever bag was cheapest that week. We build new walls, walkways and pavers here too, and we do the same work next door in Mentone and Loma Linda.
Older brick changes how we work. Old mortar is usually softer than the brick, and that's how it should be, so we match it instead of packing in hard cement that cracks the brick face around it. On new walls the job starts below ground, with the footing and drainage, because the base decides how the wall holds up.
Masonry services we do on Redlands homes
Foundation repair
A crack running from the foundation up into the brick needs its cause found first, because a patch over a crack that's still moving just cracks again.
Chimney repair
A tired chimney usually shows it at the top first, with loose brick and a cracked cap, and we rebuild that before water works its way down.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar between your bricks sands away under a fingernail, we grind out the bad joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, chipped or loose bricks and set new ones matched in size and color, so the repair blends into the wall around it.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit Redlands driveways when you want something you can fix one piece at a time, and we build the base first because that's what holds them flat.
Retaining wall construction
When part of your yard needs holding back, we set the wall on a solid footing with drainage behind it, so water has a way out.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's been patched over the years gets cleaned, repaired and repointed with care, and we leave sound original work alone.
Fireplace installation
We build new fireplaces and rebuild worn fireboxes in firebrick and heat-rated mortar, after checking how the work ties into the chimney you already have.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a block wall or a house's base the look of stone, and we prep the surface behind it, because that's where veneer jobs usually fail.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls along property lines and side yards on a footing sized for the wall, with steel and concrete fill where it calls for them.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition, a garage or a raised floor needs a block foundation wall, we lay it on a footing that's checked before the first block goes down.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block or brick base for outdoor kitchens and grill islands in Redlands backyards, finished in stone or brick to match your house and yard.
Walkway construction
We lay walkways in brick, stone or pavers over a packed base, pitched a little away from the house so water doesn't sit by your door.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden and boundary walls go up with a footing, a cap and mortar joints pressed tight, so they shed water the way a brick wall should.
Stone masonry
We lay stone walls, steps and planters with each stone fitted to its neighbors, not floated on a fat bed of mortar that gives up first.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints are open or cracked, we fill just those, matching the color and the joint shape, and leave the sound mortar where it is.
Get a free masonry estimate for your Redlands home
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, walk the job and send you a free written estimate of what we'd do and what we'd use, 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 Redlands: the city code, permits and what sets the price
Redlands has its own city code, and home projects inside the city fall under it, building work included. If your job needs a permit, I'll tell you at the estimate and we handle the application with the office that issues it, and that office has the final word on what's allowed on your lot. When a permit is needed, it's usually what sets the start date, since the crew can't begin until it's in hand. We're licensed and insured.
The price comes down to how much wall there is and how tall, how much old mortar or brick turns out to be loose once we open it up, whether we're matching old brick or stone, how easy it is to get a wheelbarrow to the spot and what has to come out before anything goes in. The schedule mostly turns on the permit, the size of the job and how much hidden damage shows up. For your own figure, I walk the job and send a written estimate that says what we'd do and what we'd use. We do the same work up the road in Highland and across the cities around Redlands, from Yucaipa and Calimesa over to Riverside and Fontana.
Why Redlands properties end up needing masonry work
Mortar joints wear out long before good brick does, and that's by design, because the joint is supposed to be the part that gives. Once enough joints go, water gets into the wall or the chimney and starts working on the brick itself, which is when a cheap repair turns into an expensive one. We repoint the joints that have failed and leave the sound ones alone, because replacing good old mortar just pads the bill.
The other half of our calls is yards. People want a privacy wall, a level patio where the ground drops off or a spot for an outdoor kitchen, and every one of those starts with a base dug and packed right before the first block goes down.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Redlands
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call us or send the form
Call (909) 488-7148 or send the form, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come out. Tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a crumbling joint, a leaning wall or a yard that needs one, so I know what to look at.
I look at the job myself
I check the wall, what's around it and where the water goes, because the cause is usually somewhere near the crack. Then you get a written estimate that says what we'd do and what we'd use, so you know what you're paying for before anything starts.
We handle permits and build
If the job needs a permit, we take care of it, and the crew starts once it's in place. I'm on site with the crew while the work gets done.
We walk it together
When it's finished, you and I walk the job and look it over. We clean up as we go, so your yard looks like we were never there, except the problem's gone.
Questions about masonry work in Redlands
Which building code does Redlands use for masonry work?
Redlands uses the 2025 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, which the city adopted as its own building code with some local changes. Those changes are part of the city code, so building work in Redlands follows the state code as the city amended it. If you're wondering how it touches your project, ask me at the estimate.
How do I see the building code Redlands adopted?
Ask the City Clerk's office, because the adopted building code is kept on file there. That's where to go if you want to read the text for yourself.
How much does a masonry contractor cost in Redlands?
Your price comes from a written estimate after I see the job, because masonry costs turn on the wall in front of you more than on a going rate. A few choices move it a lot. Repointing only the joints that failed costs less than redoing a whole wall, block usually costs less to build than brick or solid stone, and stone veneer usually comes in under a full stone wall.
What causes mortar joints to crumble on older brick homes in Redlands?
Old mortar usually crumbles from water and age, because it's the part of a brick wall that's meant to wear out first. Water gets in through hairline cracks, washes out what binds the mortar and leaves sand behind. Sprinklers aimed at the wall, a downspout dumping at the base or a missing cap on top speed it up, so we fix those along with the joints.
What causes a block or retaining wall to crack or lean in Redlands?
Most leaning walls we see have water trapped behind them or a footing too small for the load. Wet soil gets heavy and pushes, and a wall with no drainage has nowhere to let that pressure go. A crack that keeps widening means the wall is still moving, so we fix the drainage, the footing or both before we rebuild.
Can you match the old brick on my Redlands house?
Usually we can get close enough that you have to look for the repair, by matching the brick's size, color and texture. The mortar matters just as much, because the right brick in the wrong gray joint still sticks out. I'll tell you at the estimate how close we can get on your wall.
Redlands, CA
Call about your Redlands masonry job today
A loose joint or a small lean is usually a cheaper fix now than after another season of water gets into it.