Masonry Contractor in Corona, CA - Block Walls and Mortar Fixed at the Cause
United Eastvale Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Corona, CA. We build and repair block and brick walls, fix worn mortar, and put in driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homes across the city.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Corona homes, yards and the masonry calls we get
Corona is mostly neighborhoods of single-family homes. They run from older houses near the middle of the city to newer tracts where a block wall goes around nearly every backyard, with shopping centers and business parks along the bigger roads. The calls we get here sound a lot like the ones from Norco and our home base in Eastvale. A backyard wall is cracking, the mortar on a brick planter has gone sandy, or someone wants a paver driveway or an outdoor kitchen before summer.
Older houses usually have older mortar, and their walls went up long before anyone added a pool or a patio beside them. Newer tracts on sloped lots put more weight on the walls holding the yard back. Either way, the job starts below the part you see, with the footing, which is the concrete base the wall sits on.
Masonry work we do on Corona homes
Foundation repair
When the low wall under your house cracks or a corner settles, we find what moved it before we repair anything, so we're not just patching the crack.
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys on older Corona houses usually loosen at the top first. We rebuild the loose rows and redo the crown, the concrete cap that sheds rain.
Tuckpointing
If the mortar between your bricks rubs out like sand, tuckpointing helps. We grind out the worn joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old color.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks show up on planters, steps and house fronts all over Corona. We replace the bad ones with brick that matches the rest.
Driveway pavers
Pavers set on a packed base can replace a cracked driveway, and if one section ever sinks, it can be lifted and reset instead of tearing out a slab.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped Corona yards often need a wall to hold the ground back. We give it a solid footing and drainage behind so water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone fronts in Corona often need more than one fix. Restoration brings cleaning, repairs and new mortar together in one written plan.
Fireplace installation
A new fireplace in the family room or out on the patio gets a firebox, hearth and chimney sized for the space and built to match the house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set over a wall, dresses up a plain stucco front or column. We prep the wall behind it so water drains out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls line a lot of Corona backyards. When one leans, cracks or falls, we rebuild it on a sound footing with steel and concrete inside the block.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised floors, we lay the block walls the new work sits on, set on footings and filled where the plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A block outdoor kitchen gives your grill, sink and counter a solid base, finished in stone, stucco or brick to match your patio and house.
Walkway construction
We build walkways from the driveway to the front door or side gate in pavers, brick or flagstone, on a packed base so they stay level.
Brick wall installation
A brick wall or brick posts along the front yard give a Corona home a finished look. We set them on a footing sized for the wall's height.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, steps, columns and garden walls on Corona properties. We fit each stone by hand and set it in full mortar.
Brick pointing
When some joints on a brick wall or planter have cracked or dropped out, pointing refills them with new mortar before water loosens the bricks.
Get a free written estimate for your Corona job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I come out to look at the job myself, then send a written estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation.
(951) 416-3252- Based in
- Eastvale, CA 92880
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Working in Corona: permits, licenses and price
In Corona, building permits come from the city's Planning & Development department. When your job needs one, the permit and its inspections set the schedule more than the bricklaying does. Before you hire anyone here, check that they hold a California contractor license and a Corona business license. We're licensed and insured, we check with the city about your job, and we handle the permit paperwork before work starts. The price moves mostly with the size of the job, how much old work has to come out, how easy it is to get into your backyard and the material you pick, and your written estimate is where you'll see your own number.
We're a masonry contractor based in Eastvale, CA, and Corona is one of the cities around it where we do the same work we do in Ontario and Riverside. A lot of Corona jobs are in the backyard, so we plan how block, brick and mortar get back there through the side gate and where the truck can park without blocking the street. We also cover the path the wheelbarrows take.
What wears out on Corona homes and yards
Many Corona homes have brick planters, steps, chimneys and backyard block walls that have stood long enough for the mortar to wear and the walls to settle. Worn mortar lets water into the wall, and a wall that's started to lean usually keeps going. That's why I'd rather catch both early and tell you straight what's behind it.
Some Corona properties fall under the city's construction requirements for fire hazard severity zones. If yours is one of them, those rules go into the plan, so we sort that out with the city before the estimate is written.
How it works when you call us about a Corona job
Here's how a job runs from your first call or form to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll talk to and when.
Call us or send the form
Call (951) 416-3252 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. Tell us what you're seeing, like a crack, a lean or a loose chimney, so I know what to look for.
I walk the job with you
I look at the wall, chimney or slab, tell you what I see and what I'd do, then send a written estimate so you know the price before anything starts. It helps if you're home for the visit so we can walk it together.
Sort out permits and inspections
If you say yes, we sort out any permit questions before work starts. Corona books inspections online for Monday through Thursday, so an inspection day can set when the next stage begins.
Build, clean up and walk it
Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site running it until the job's cleaned up. Then you and I walk it together so you see the finished work before we leave.
Questions about masonry work in Corona
Does a masonry contractor from outside Corona need a Corona business license?
Yes. The City of Corona requires a business license for every business working in the city, in every trade, even when its main address is somewhere else. A business with gross receipts under $5,000 doesn't pay for one but still has to register with the city and show proof it's exempt, so it's fair to ask any contractor whether they're set up with Corona.
When does a contractor need a California license for masonry work?
A California contractor license is required when the job needs a building permit, uses any hired workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The small-job exemption used to stop at $500, and even at $1,000 it only covers work with no permit and no hired help. The Contractors State License Board issues these licenses, so ask any contractor for theirs.
Which building code edition has Corona adopted?
Corona adopted the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code by ordinance in November 2025. When a masonry job here needs a permit, that's the code it's built and inspected to, and it's the one we work from.
How much does a masonry project cost in Corona?
Your price comes down to size, tear-out, access and material, and I put it in a written estimate after I've seen the job. A wall's length and height, how deep its footing goes and how much steel it needs move the price most, along with hauling away what's there now. Block usually costs less than brick or natural stone, and an open driveway costs less to work from than a narrow side yard everything has to be carried through.
What causes backyard block walls in Corona to crack or lean?
Most cracked or leaning block walls trace back to a footing that's too small, too little steel inside the block, or water building up against one side. Sprinklers aimed at the base, tree roots, a pool dig nearby or dirt piled against a wall that wasn't built to hold it all add pressure over the years. We find which one it is before we rebuild, because a new wall with the same problem behind it cracks the same way.
How do I get a Friday building inspection in Corona?
Friday inspections are only for an unusual situation or hardship, and you ask for one by calling the city's permit line at (951) 736-2250 no later than Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. If your job is with us and a Friday matters to you, tell us early so we can plan the stages around it.
Eastvale, CA
Ask about your Corona project and its permits
Call (951) 416-3252 or send the form, and at the first visit I'll tell you straight whether your wall needs a patch or more than you hoped.