Masonry Contractor in Chino, CA - Walls and Brick Fixed at the Root Cause
United Eastvale Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Eastvale that builds block and brick walls, driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens and repairs worn mortar and chimneys for homes in Chino.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
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Chino homes run from older lots to newer tracts
Chino is a short drive from our base in Eastvale, and we're out there a lot for block walls, patios and mortar repair. The city mixes older homes on bigger lots with newer neighborhoods in the south end. The same masonry problems show up in both, just at different ages.
At the older places we usually find brick that's been patched more than once and block walls built with less steel than I'd like. On the newer tracts the work is mostly additions, like a paver driveway, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen, matched to what the builder left. We see the same mix next door in Ontario. Either way, the first visit is about what's already there and how it was built, because that decides whether we fix it, rebuild it or build next to it.
Masonry services we offer Chino homeowners
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through stucco or a slab and keeps growing, we find what's moving it before we patch, so the repair isn't just cosmetic.
Chimney repair
Older Chino homes with brick chimneys often show loose bricks or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, and we rebuild what's failing before water gets inside.
Tuckpointing
If the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy or sunk back from the face, we grind it out and pack in fresh mortar to match.
Brick repair
A few cracked bricks, or spalled ones where the face flakes off, can be cut out and replaced one at a time without tearing down the wall.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit Chino driveways that take cars every day, because one cracked or stained paver lifts out and swaps in without breaking up the rest.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope leans on a fence line, we build a retaining wall with drainage behind it so trapped water has somewhere to go.
Masonry restoration
For brick or stone that's weathered, stained or badly patched over the years, we clean it, repair the damage and bring the finish back close to original.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces inside the house and fire features out back, a common request for Chino patios that get used well into the evening.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone face set over a wall, dresses up stucco fronts, columns and planters without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
Block walls are what most Chino homes have between yards, and we build new ones and fix leaning or cracked runs with real footings and reinforcing steel.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition, garage or raised floor needs a block foundation wall, we set the footing and lay reinforced block to carry the load above it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and brick or stone face for outdoor kitchens, sized around your grill and the way you use your yard.
Walkway construction
A front walk or side-yard path in brick, pavers or concrete gives you a firm, even route where grass or loose gravel has worn thin.
Brick wall installation
A brick wall or brick-capped garden wall gives a front yard a warmer look than plain block, and we lay it on a footing sized for its height.
Stone masonry
We set natural stone for walls, steps, planters and columns, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the work looks settled in.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or washed out, pointing fills just those with matching mortar, a smaller fix than redoing the whole wall.
Get a free written estimate for your Chino masonry job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, walk the job with you and send a free written estimate, no pressure and no obligation.
(951) 416-3252- Based in
- Eastvale, CA 92880
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Working in Chino: permits, licenses and what moves the price
In Chino, the city's Building Division issues building permits, and it requires one for all work except what the California codes exempt, so a new block wall, retaining wall or fireplace may well need one. The city's advice is to call and ask about your job. When a permit is needed, it adds time for review and inspections, so I'd rather know at the estimate than find out halfway through. Before you hire anyone, ask for their state contractor license and their Chino business license.
We're licensed and insured. We check with the city about your job and handle the permit paperwork when one's needed, before work starts, so you're not chasing forms. Price moves with the size and height of the work, the material you pick, how much old masonry has to come out and how easy your yard is to reach. The schedule turns mostly on the permit and the weather, and I put the plan and the price in your written estimate. We work the same way just over the hill in Chino Hills.
Chino heat is hard on mortar and walls
Heat is the main thing working on your masonry here. In a normal year Chino sees about 99 days at 90°F or hotter, 23 of them at 100°F or more, plus around 11 nights at freezing or below. That swing usually makes brick, block and mortar expand and shrink until the joints crack and open up. We fix it by cutting out the failed mortar and repacking it, not by smearing new mortar over the top. In summer we also work the cooler part of the day so fresh mortar doesn't dry out too fast.
Age is the other driver. Block walls between yards are everywhere in Chino, and older ones often went up with too little steel or footing, so they lean or crack in a stair-step line. When I see that, I'll tell you whether it's a repair or a rebuild, because patching a wall that's still moving just means you call again.
How a masonry job with us runs in Chino
Here's what happens from the time you call or send the form to the day you walk the finished job with me.
Call or send a request
Call (951) 416-3252 or use the form, and we get back to you to set a time. Tell us what you're seeing so I know what to look for.
I walk the job with you
I come out myself, look at the wall, chimney or yard with you and tell you what I see and what I'd do. Then I send a written estimate, so you see the full plan and price before you decide anything.
We sort permits and build
If you say yes, we sort out any permit questions, and our own crew does the work with me on site running it. The city asks for inspection requests before 3 pm to get an inspector out the next day, so we plan our steps around that.
Clean up and walk through
We clean up, and the job isn't done until you've walked it with me. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and the walk-through is where you tell me if anything isn't right.
Questions about masonry work in Chino
Does painting or new tile need a permit in Chino, and what about a block wall?
Painting, wallpaper, carpet, tile, fixing a leaky faucet and maintaining mechanical equipment are the exempt examples in the Building Division's FAQ, which was written before the current code. A block wall, retaining wall or fireplace isn't on that list, so it may need one, and the FAQ says to call the Building Division to ask. We check it for your job before work starts.
How long does a building permit last in Chino?
The city's FAQ says a building permit expires 180 days after it's issued, or 180 days after work stops or is abandoned. The Building Official can grant one 180-day extension at no cost, but only if a letter giving the reason arrives before the permit runs out. We plan the start date with that window in mind.
Does an out-of-town contractor need a Chino business license?
Yes. Chino requires a city business license from anyone doing business in the city, and that includes out-of-town contractors and servicemen. A license is good for one year, so it's fair to ask whether a contractor's is current.
How do I know if my masonry contractor needs a California state license?
The Contractors State License Board says anyone who builds or alters a structure in California needs its license when the project needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, across one contract or several. Most wall, chimney and patio jobs meet at least one of those, so ask to see the license before you sign anything.
How much does a block wall or masonry repair cost in Chino?
A block wall's price turns mostly on its length and height, because taller walls need a bigger footing and more steel, and on the finish, since a cap, stucco or stone veneer each add labor. A repair depends on whether it's a spot fix or a rebuild, and I can only tell you that once I've seen it. You get your number in a written estimate after I walk the job.
Is my Chino house in a fire hazard severity zone?
It might be if you're in southern Chino. A city release said a new map put areas there, including parts of The Preserve and Prado Dam, in Very High, High or Moderate fire hazard severity zones, and Chino Valley Fire has the map. If you're in one of those areas and planning an outdoor kitchen or fireplace, ask the Building Division what that means for your project before we draw it up.
Eastvale, CA
Get your Chino masonry job on the calendar
Call (951) 416-3252 any day from 8 AM to 9 PM, or send the form, and I'll come look before a small crack turns into a bigger repair.