Masonry Contractor in Laguna Hills - Hillside and Yard Walls Repaired to Match
Custom Aliso Viejo Masonry & Concrete is a masonry contractor based next door in Aliso Viejo, and we repair and build block walls, retaining walls, chimneys, brick, stone and pavers for homes across Laguna Hills.
Masonry work in Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills sits right next to our home city of Aliso Viejo, between Laguna Woods and Mission Viejo, so it's an easy drive for our crew. Most of it is homes built into rolling hills, many of them in associations, with block walls along the back yards, retaining walls under the slopes, and fireplaces, chimneys and walkways that have taken years of sun.
On those lots the ground shapes the job. A wall holding back soil needs a solid footing and a way for water to drain out from behind it, and a tall one can need an engineer before we build. The slope, how hard the spot is to reach and how closely new work has to match the old are what move the price most, and the schedule usually turns on what the city and your association need first. The estimate I write after looking at your property gives you your own figure.
What happens when you call us about a job in Laguna Hills
Call or send a message
Call (949) 619-8220 or use the form and tell us what the wall, chimney or path is doing. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out, and photos help if you have them.
I look at the job
I walk the problem with you, answer your questions and show you what's causing it, not only where it shows. Then I write your estimate, so you know what the work costs and why before you decide anything.
We sort out the approvals
Once you're ready, we take care of what the city or your association needs before any work starts. You don't need to be home for that part.
We build and walk it
I work on the job alongside our masons and helpers, and we clean up when the work is done. Then we walk the finished job with you so you can look it over and ask about anything.
What we do for Laguna Hills homes
Most calls from Laguna Hills are about walls. Hillside lots lean hard on retaining wall construction and on block walls along property lines, and older homes bring us cracked chimneys, worn mortar joints and brick or stone that has to be repaired to match what's already there. Here's everything we do.
- Foundation repair
- Chimney repair
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair
- Driveway pavers
- Retaining wall construction
- Masonry restoration
- Fireplace installation
- Stone veneer installation
- Concrete block walls
- Foundation block wall installation
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
- Walkway construction
- Brick wall installation
- Stone masonry
- Brick pointing
What signs mean your Laguna Hills masonry needs attention?
Most masonry here sits on or against a slope, and a small change in a wall or chimney is a lot easier to fix than a wall that has started to move.
- Wall leaning out of line
- Cracks stepping through the joints
- Mortar crumbling out of joints
- White powder on brick or block
- Loose or missing cap blocks
- Chimney bricks cracked or shifting
Should you repair or replace a Laguna Hills wall?
I lean toward repair whenever the wall is still standing straight and its footing is sound, because cracked units, crumbling joints and a loose cap can be fixed without tearing out work that still does its job. Repair is most of what we do, and the real skill is getting the new mortar, brick or stone to sit right next to the old so the fix doesn't stand out.
Replacing makes sense when a wall is leaning, its footing has failed, or a retaining wall keeps moving because water has nowhere to go behind it. If it's a tall wall holding up a slope, I'll tell you when it needs an engineer to look at it first instead of guessing.
Why a nearby mason makes sense in Laguna Hills
As a masonry contractor in Aliso Viejo, CA, we work on the same kind of hillside lots, stucco homes and block walls you have in Laguna Hills all over the cities around us. Knowing how these slopes and walls usually behave lets me tell you what I expect to find before we open anything up, and what I won't know until we do.
Being close also matters once the job is done. If you have a question about the wall later, we're a short drive away, and the person you call is the same one who looked at it, wrote the estimate and worked on it.
Our word to Laguna Hills homeowners
I care most that you understand your own wall before you pay to fix it. I'd rather take extra time explaining what's cracked and why than have you sign up for work you don't need, and I'm happy to go over the same thing twice.
On site, we treat your yard like it's been lent to us. We protect the plants and paving around the work, keep the mess contained, clean up before we leave and keep you told about what's coming next.
You'll know what's wrong, what it takes to fix and what it costs before we start, with satisfaction guaranteed.
Call about your Laguna Hills masonry job
We take calls seven days a week, from early morning until 10 PM, so call (949) 619-8220 while you're looking at the wall.
Your free on-site masonry estimate in Laguna Hills
Tell us your address and what the wall, chimney or path is doing. We'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit, with no pressure to book.
Laguna Hills masonry questions
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall or block wall in Laguna Hills?
You may, because Laguna Hills requires a permit and inspection for projects that significantly change the site or the layout of walls. Building permits come from the city's Building & Safety Division, and we check with that office about your job before we start. When a permit is needed, we handle the application and the inspections.
When does a masonry contractor need a California license?
The Contractors State License Board requires a state license whenever a job needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A bigger job can't be split into pieces under $1,000 to get around that. Laguna Hills itself doesn't require a business license, so the state contractor license is the one to ask about, and we're licensed and insured.
How do I get HOA approval for a new wall in Laguna Hills?
Ask your association whether the work needs its approval before you book anything, because a city permit and an association sign-off are separate and you may need both. If it does, we help you put the request together with the details the board usually asks for, like the wall's height, materials and color.
What causes cracks in block and brick walls in Laguna Hills?
Most cracks we see come from the soil and water moving behind and under a wall, more than from the masonry itself. Laguna Hills has long hot, dry stretches and strong Santa Ana winds, so ground dries out and then gets soaked by sprinklers, and tall freestanding walls and loose caps take a beating in the wind. Once I see which way a crack runs, I can usually tell you which kind you have.
What building code applies to masonry work in Laguna Hills?
Laguna Hills builds to the California Building Standards Code, and permit applications submitted since January 1, 2026 have to meet its current edition. Plans submitted before then may stay under the older code unless their plan check expires, so if you have an older drawing for a wall, we'll find out where it stands before building from it.
How much does masonry repair cost in Laguna Hills?
The cost comes down to the size of the job and what has to happen before new work goes in. Tearing out and hauling away an old wall, digging into a hillside, engineering and permit fees all add to it, while repairing a sound wall usually costs less than rebuilding it. After I look at your wall, the estimate gives you the figure for your job.
Don't see your city? Call us
We work in cities all across Orange County, including the ones below. If yours isn't listed, call (949) 619-8220 and ask, since we may well work there too.