Masonry contractor in Rancho Cucamonga - block walls and repairs that fix the cause
United Eastvale Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Eastvale that puts up block and brick walls, repairs cracked masonry and worn mortar, and builds driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homes in Rancho Cucamonga.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Rancho Cucamonga's old town centers and newer tracts
Rancho Cucamonga grew out of three older towns, Alta Loma, Etiwanda and Cucamonga, and each old town center still has its own feel inside the bigger city. Then the 1970s brought a huge wave of building, as families from Los Angeles and Orange County came looking for houses they could afford, and whole neighborhoods went up fast. We see the same mix of older pockets and newer streets next door in Upland.
For masonry, that history matters more than any one street. Many of the block walls, planters and brick chimneys here date from that building rush and have decades of wear on them, so we spend as much time on what's under a wall and between the bricks as on the face you see.
Masonry work we do for Rancho Cucamonga homes
Foundation repair
When a crack climbs a garage wall or a door starts sticking on an older house here, we find what moved underneath before we patch anything.
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys usually wear first at the crown, the concrete cap up top. We rebuild loose brick and redo the cap so water stays out.
Tuckpointing
On brick laid decades ago, mortar joints wear back long before the brick does. We tuckpoint them, grinding out the worn mortar and packing fresh in.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a front planter, step or garden wall get cut out and replaced with brick matched as close as we can to yours.
Driveway pavers
Plenty of driveways here are the original poured slab, cracked and stained. Pavers over a packed base give a new surface, and one cracked paver swaps out later.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down to the next lot, we build retaining walls with gravel and drain pipe behind them so trapped water doesn't push them over.
Masonry restoration
Brick or stone on houses in the older parts of the city is often worth saving. We clean, repair and repoint it so the fix doesn't stand out.
Fireplace installation
For a backyard fireplace or an indoor one built around a firebox, we lay the brick or stone and build it to the maker's instructions for that unit.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set over a wall, dresses up a plain stucco front or a column. We set it over the right backing so it holds.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between back yards are some of our most common calls, usually cracked or leaning. We build new ones on footings sized for their height.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a garage on a sloped lot, we lay the block foundation wall the new framing sits on, with steel tied into the footing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Plenty of back yards here have room for a grill island. We build the block base, face it in brick or stone and set the counter.
Walkway construction
A walkway from the driveway to the door or down the side yard gets laid in pavers, brick or stone over a packed base so it sits flat.
Brick wall installation
A low brick wall or planter out front suits older houses here. We lay it on a real footing with joints finished to match the house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits a garden wall, steps or a column at the entry. We fit each stone by hand so the wall sits tight and solid.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints are cracked or hollow, pointing fills them with new mortar matched in color, so a small problem stays small.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Rancho Cucamonga home
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll walk the job with you on site, then send a free written estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
(951) 416-3252- Based in
- Eastvale, CA 92880
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Working in Rancho Cucamonga: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Permits here go through the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Building and Safety office, which takes applications online, so if your wall or foundation work needs one, we check with them first and handle the paperwork before we start. That's usually what sets the schedule, because the work waits until the permit question is settled. Before you hire anyone, ask for their state contractor license and look it up with the Contractors State License Board, and ask for their city business license too. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over any of that at the estimate.
Price comes down to the size of the wall, whether an old one has to come out first, the block, brick or stone you pick and how easy it is to get a crew into your yard. You'll get your own figure in the written estimate after I've seen the job. If you're closer to Norco or Ontario, we do the same work there.
Why Rancho Cucamonga walls and brick wear out
Age is the big one. Walls, chimneys and brick from that building rush have had decades of wear, so mortar joints have worn back and caps have worked loose, and that lets water into the wall. We fix whatever is letting the water in, not just the joint you can see.
The other is how hard people use their yards here. Shared block walls, planters, grill islands and paver driveways take daily wear, and a small crack left alone tends to spread, so I'd rather tell you at the first visit that a wall needs rebuilding than patch it and have you calling back.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Rancho Cucamonga
Here's what happens from your first call to the final walk-through, so you know who you'll talk to and when you'll see a number.
Call or send a request
Call (951) 416-3252 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. Tell us what you're seeing, like a crack, a lean or worn mortar, so I know what to look for.
I walk the job with you
I come out myself, look closely at the wall or brick, and tell you what I see and what I'd do. You get a written estimate afterward, so you know the cost before you decide anything.
We sort permits, then build
If you say yes, we check with the city on any permit and handle that paperwork before work starts. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site running it.
Clean up and walk through
When the masonry is done, we clean up the site and you walk the finished job with me. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Masonry contractor questions in Rancho Cucamonga
Do I need a permit to build a block wall in Rancho Cucamonga?
We check for your specific wall before work starts, because the city's published permit list doesn't settle it for masonry. The city's building and safety page names work like solar, reroofs and patio covers, so we ask about your job directly and handle the paperwork if a permit is needed.
Does a contractor need a business license to work in Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes, the city requires a business license before anyone starts doing business in Rancho Cucamonga, and that covers contractors based in other cities. It's separate from the state contractor license, so a contractor working on your house here should have both.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
The state caps a home improvement down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. Any other payments have to be spelled out in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered, so a bid asking for more up front is a reason to pause.
How much does a new block wall cost in Rancho Cucamonga?
I price each wall after seeing it, and the biggest swings come from its height and whether an old wall has to come out first. A taller wall needs a deeper footing and more steel, and a narrow side yard means more hauling by hand, so both add to the cost.
What causes cracks in an old block wall?
Most cracks in an old block wall start at the footing, when it was poured too shallow or water keeps soaking the ground at the base. Tree roots, a loose cap that lets water into the block and rusted steel inside can do it too, and if the crack runs in a stair-step line or the wall leans, it's usually more than a mortar fix.
What is the best way to fix crumbling mortar on an older brick house?
Grind out the loose mortar down to solid material and repoint with fresh mortar matched to the brick, instead of smearing new mortar over the old. Mortar that's harder than the brick can crack the brick faces over time, so we match the mix and the color to what's already there.
Eastvale, CA
Book a masonry estimate in Rancho Cucamonga
You can call (951) 416-3252 any day from 8 AM to 9 PM, so it's easy to talk the job through after work.