Masonry Contractor in Mission Viejo, CA - Repairs That Match the Old Wall
Custom Aliso Viejo Masonry & Concrete is a masonry contractor working in Mission Viejo, CA. We repair and build block walls, retaining walls, chimneys, brick and stone, and we match new work to the old.
Masonry work on Mission Viejo homes
Mission Viejo is mostly homes on curving streets that climb and drop with the hills, and a lot of back yards here step down a slope with a block wall along the property line or holding up the yard above. Many of these houses have been standing for decades, so we see brick fireplaces and chimneys, block walls with tired mortar and walkways that have shifted over the years.
We're based next door in Aliso Viejo and do the same work in Laguna Hills, Lake Forest and farther north in Costa Mesa. Here, the slope shapes most jobs, because a wall that holds back a yard carries soil and water, so when it cracks we look at the footing and drainage before we touch the face.
What happens when you call us in Mission Viejo
Call or send a message
Call (949) 619-8220 or use the form, tell us what you're seeing and where it is on the property, and we'll get back to you to set a time. You don't need to know what's wrong yet.
I come out and look
I walk the wall, chimney or path with you, answer your questions and leave you a free estimate. The price mostly turns on how much has to be rebuilt instead of repaired and how closely the new brick, block or stone has to match the old.
We sort out permits and approvals
We check with the city's building office before we start, and if your job needs a permit we apply online and book each inspection, which the city holds the next business day when the request is in before 4:00 PM the day before. Your start date mostly hangs on this step and on any approval your association needs, which we help you request.
Work, clean up, walk through
Our crew does the work, cleans up the site and then walks the finished job with you. You'll see what we fixed, how it was matched to the old work and what to keep an eye on.
Masonry services we offer in Mission Viejo
Most calls we get from Mission Viejo are for block walls along property lines and slopes, retaining walls holding back a yard, and older brick on chimneys and fireplaces that needs tuckpointing, the job of grinding out worn mortar joints and filling them fresh. Everything we do here is listed below.
- 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
Does your Mission Viejo wall or chimney need attention?
On sloped lots, soil and water push on walls year after year, and older brick wears at the joints first, so these signs are worth a closer look.
- Wall leaning toward the yard below
- Stair-step cracks through block joints
- Mortar crumbling out of the joints
- White chalky stains on brick or block
- Cracked or loose chimney crown
- Sunken or lifted pavers
Repair or rebuild a wall in Mission Viejo?
If the wall still stands straight and the trouble is in the face, like worn joints, a few cracked blocks or a loose cap, repair is usually the right call because the footing and the core of the wall are still doing their job. That's most of what I see on these houses, and it's the kind of careful repair work we're known for.
When a wall leans, the cracks keep opening or the footing has moved, patching the face only hides the problem for a while, so I'll tell you it's time to rebuild that section. If I can't tell what's moving the wall, I'll say so and suggest an engineer look at it before anyone spends money on it.
Why hire a local mason in Mission Viejo
Matching repair work is easier when you know what the builders around here used. We see the same kinds of block, brick and mortar colors again and again in the cities around Aliso Viejo, so we know where to look for new material that sits right next to the old instead of a patch you notice from the street.
I come out to every job myself, write the estimate and then work on it with our masons and helpers, so the person who looked at your wall is the one rebuilding it. You won't be handed off to someone who's never seen it.
How we treat your Mission Viejo home
I'd rather take extra time at your wall explaining what's going on than have you pay for work you don't need. You'll hear what I know, what I can't tell until the old mortar or block is opened up, and what each option means for your house.
On the job we keep the mess to the work area, protect your plants and paving where we can and clean up when we're done. If a question comes up halfway through, ask it, because I'm right there with the crew and happy to answer it twice.
You'll understand your wall before you pay for it, and you'll deal with the same person from the first look to the final walk-through.
Call about your Mission Viejo masonry job
We pick up until 10 PM every day, so you can call (949) 619-8220 after work or on the weekend.
A free on-site estimate for your Mission Viejo job
Tell us what you're seeing and where it is on your property. We reply within one business day to set a time, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Mission Viejo masonry questions
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Mission Viejo?
Often, yes, because the city's building official issues a permit to build, alter, repair or demolish a building or structure, and a wall or chimney job can fall under that. You or someone you authorize has to apply before work begins, so we check with Building Services about your job first and handle the application and inspections when a permit is needed.
How long does it take to get a building inspection in Mission Viejo?
The city holds inspections the next business day, as long as the request is submitted online before 4:00 PM the day before. All permits and inspections in Mission Viejo go through the city's online system, and we book each one so the job keeps moving.
How do I check a masonry contractor's license in Mission Viejo?
Call the California State License Board at 800-321-CSLB, which is where the city sends homeowners to check a contractor's license. The city doesn't require a business license, so the state license is the one to look up before you hire anyone, us included. We're licensed and insured.
Does my HOA in Mission Viejo have to approve a new wall or patio?
It might, and your association's own rules decide that, separate from the city's permit. Look over your rules or ask the association before the work is scheduled, and if they want a request, we help you put it together with the details of the job.
What causes block walls to crack or lean on Mission Viejo hillsides?
Usually it's soil and water pushing from the high side, especially when water can't drain out from behind the wall. Roots and a shallow or settled footing can do it too, so I look at all of that before I recommend patching anything.
How much does masonry repair cost in Mission Viejo?
The biggest costs on a job here are usually reaching the work on a slope, matching older brick or block, and whether a permit or an engineer is involved, so repointing a few joints on flat ground costs far less than rebuilding a retaining wall. I give you the figure for your own job in a free estimate at your property.
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