Masonry Contractor in Vallejo, CA - Old Brick Repointed, New Walls Built Right
Stonework Richmond Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Richmond, and in Vallejo we repoint older brick, fix chimneys and build retaining walls, block walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homeowners across the city.
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Vallejo homes, from old brick to new yard walls
Vallejo is one of the outermost Bay Area cities, a waterfront city across the Carquinez Strait from where we're based. Coming up from Richmond, we drive through San Pablo and Pinole on the way, so a Vallejo job is a regular trip for our crew, not a long haul.
Most of our calls here come from two kinds of owners. Some have older houses whose chimneys, steps and garden walls have gone a long time without fresh mortar, and others have newer lots and want a wall, a walkway or a spot to cook outside. On the old brick the job is mostly about matching soft mortar to what's already there, and on a sloping yard it's about the footing and where the water goes.
Masonry services we do for Vallejo homes
Foundation repair
When a brick or block foundation under an older Vallejo house shows cracks or loose mortar, we find what's moving and repair that part, not the whole thing.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here usually fail at the cap and top rows of brick first, so we rebuild what's loose and repoint the rest rather than tear it down.
Tuckpointing
On older Vallejo brick with sandy or hollow joints, we rake out the bad mortar and refill with a tight, neat line matched to the old color.
Brick repair
On older Vallejo steps and walls, we cut out bricks whose faces have popped off and set in replacements close in size and color.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway suits a Vallejo lot where cracked concrete keeps heaving, because the base underneath carries the load and single pavers lift out for repairs.
Retaining wall construction
On a sloping Vallejo yard, a retaining wall holds the soil back and turns ground that falls away into level space you can actually use.
Masonry restoration
For an older Vallejo house with tired brick or stone all over, we work through it piece by piece and only redo what actually needs it.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for Vallejo homes, indoors in a living room or outside on a patio, with the firebox laid in proper firebrick.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or cast stone, and it dresses up a plain stucco or block wall on a Vallejo house without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
Block walls make solid property-line and privacy walls on Vallejo lots, and we set steel and grout in the hollow cores so the wall stands as one piece.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition, garage or crawlspace on a Vallejo property needs new foundation walls, we lay reinforced block on a footing sized for what sits on it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the masonry for outdoor kitchens in Vallejo backyards, from counters and grill surrounds to seating walls, in block, brick or stone faced to suit your house.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walkway gives you a firm path across a Vallejo front yard, set on a packed base so it sits flat underfoot.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden and front-yard walls fit right in beside Vallejo's older houses, and we lay them on a proper footing with joints tooled to match.
Stone masonry
For steps, wall caps or a wall in natural stone, we shape and set each piece by hand so it looks like it belongs in your Vallejo yard.
Brick pointing
Pointing fills joints that have worn shallow before water works in, which is usually the simplest way to keep an older Vallejo brick wall or chimney sound.
Get a free written estimate for your Vallejo masonry job
We reply within one business day to set up a visit, then I come out to Vallejo, look the job over with you and send a written estimate. It's free, with no pressure and no obligation.
(510) 369-4799- Based in
- Richmond, CA 94804
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
Working in Vallejo: permits, licensing and what sets the price
In Vallejo, permit questions start at the city's Central Permit Center, which you'll find through the City of Vallejo website. We're fully licensed and insured, so when a job needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the city's inspections, and you don't have to stand in line for it. If I'm not sure what the city wants for a particular wall or chimney, I ask before we start instead of guessing, because any review the city does sets the day we can begin.
As a masonry contractor in Richmond, CA, it's a straight run for us up I-80 through Hercules and across the strait, so getting our crew, a mixer and a pallet of block to a Vallejo job is routine. What moves the price is how much needs doing once the old joints are opened up or the ground is dug, how tall and long a wall runs, how far materials have to travel from the street to the work, and the brick or stone you pick. The schedule mostly turns on the size of the job and whether the city has a permit to review first, and the written estimate I send after the visit puts your own figure on it.
Older brick and sloped yards around Vallejo
On older houses the mortar goes before the brick does, and that's how it's supposed to work, because the old soft mortar is the part meant to wear out and be replaced. When the joints on a chimney or front steps turn sandy or open up, we rake out the bad mortar and repoint with a mix softer than the brick, so the brick isn't the thing that cracks. I'd much rather do that than tear down a chimney that only needs its joints done.
On sloping lots, the trouble we see with walls usually comes from a footing that's too shallow or no way for water to get out from behind. We dig down to solid ground and give the water a path, which is the part of a wall nobody sees and the part that decides how long it stands.
How a masonry job in Vallejo runs, start to finish
Here's how it goes once you reach out, from your first call to the day our crew loads the last tools out of your yard.
Call or send the form
You call (510) 369-4799 or fill out the form, and we get back to you to set up a time for me to come out. Tell us roughly what you're seeing so I know what to look at first.
Walk the job together
I come out, look over the brick, wall or yard with you and answer questions on the spot, so it helps if you're home. Afterward I send a free written estimate, so you know the cost before you decide anything.
Permit first, then work
If you go ahead and the job needs a permit, we take care of it, and our start date waits on the city's review. Then our own crew does the work, with me on site running it.
Finish and clean up
I stay on site with the crew until the work is done and the site is cleaned up, so you've got one person to ask the whole way through. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Questions about masonry work in Vallejo
Do you do masonry work in Vallejo if you're based in Richmond?
Yes, we work in Vallejo regularly from our base in Richmond, where we've been in business since 2013. We cover the cities around Richmond, so if yours isn't on our list, just ask.
How much does masonry work cost in Vallejo?
There's no set price, because the cost depends on what's behind the brick or under the ground, and I won't know that until I've seen it. Repointing a few failing joints costs far less than rebuilding a chimney, which is why we look for the smallest repair that actually fixes the problem. The written estimate after my visit is free and puts a figure on your job.
Is there a historic district in Vallejo?
Yes, there's a historic district on Mare Island. The tour operator for the island describes St. Peter's Chapel there as a key part of the Mare Island Historic District. If your project is on Mare Island, tell us when you call, and I'll check with the city on what applies before we start.
When are City of Vallejo offices open?
The city lists its hours as Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and every other Friday during the same hours. Those are the city's general hours, not the hours of one particular office, so it's worth checking before you head over.
How do I get urgent notices from local agencies in Vallejo?
The city's website describes an alert system that agencies within Solano County use to send critical information about things like severe weather, unexpected road closures and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. It's handy on a work day too, since a road closure can hold up a delivery of block or stone.
How long does a masonry job in Vallejo take from first call to finished work?
Small repairs like repointing a chimney move quickest, while new walls take longer, and a job that needs a permit can't start until the city finishes its review. Once I've seen the job and know whether a permit's involved, I'll give you a realistic idea of when we can start.
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Tell us about your Vallejo masonry job
Call (510) 369-4799 or use the form to describe the wall, chimney or walkway you have in mind and ask about permit steps, so I show up already knowing what to look at.