Masonry Contractor in French Valley, CA - Block Walls and Repairs That Hold Up
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs block walls, retaining walls, brick, stone and pavers for homes in French Valley, CA. We find what's causing the damage and fix that, not just the crack you can see.
- I write the estimate I come out myself, measure, take photos and explain what I see.
- Lead mason on site My lead mason or I run the job on site.
- Straight about what waits You hear what needs fixing now and what can wait.
- Block and retaining walls The work we're best known for, built with drainage behind it.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work around French Valley homes
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Temecula, CA, and we build and repair walls, brick and stone across French Valley. Most calls here are for block walls, retaining walls and mortar repair on newer tract homes, in an area that's unincorporated Riverside County rather than a city of its own.
Working in French Valley under county rules
Your building permit here comes from Riverside County's Building and Safety Department, since there's no city hall for French Valley. When a job needs a permit, the county's review and inspections decide when we can start and when the job gets signed off, so that part of the schedule is the county's, not ours. The county doesn't issue a business license, so the license worth checking on any contractor is the state one from the Contractors State License Board.
Before we start, I check with the county about your address, and when a permit is needed we pull it and line up the inspections. The price mostly turns on how tall and long the wall is, how deep the footing goes, whether it's block, brick or stone, and how easy it is to get material into your yard. Your written estimate spells that out for your job.
Most houses here are newer tract homes with block walls on the property lines and yards cut into slopes, so a lot of those walls are holding back soil as well as marking a line. We see the same thing in Murrieta and in Fallbrook, and we handle it the same way.
What we handle around French Valley
- Block walls between neighboring backyards
- Retaining walls on sloped tract lots
- Leaning walls with water trapped behind them
- County permits and inspections for walls
- Mortar repair on brick and stone veneer
Masonry services for French Valley homes
Most French Valley jobs are walls, hardscape and repairs on newer homes, so here's how each of our services fits the houses and yards out here.
Foundation repair
When a slab or footing cracks on a sloped lot, foundation repair starts with finding where the water's coming from.
Chimney repair
On homes with a brick chimney, chimney repair means resetting loose brick and sealing the top so rain stays out.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing replaces crumbling mortar joints on brick fronts and garden walls before the brick itself starts to move.
Brick repair
Brick on steps and planters that's cracked or flaking gets brick repair, and we match the brick so the fix doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
Plenty of tract driveways here are plain concrete, and driveway pavers give you a surface you can fix one stone at a time.
Retaining wall construction
Yards cut into slopes need retaining wall construction with drainage built in, because water behind a wall is what pushes it over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked or loose comes back with masonry restoration, starting with whatever let the water in.
Fireplace installation
For a family room or a back patio, fireplace installation gives you a brick or stone fireplace set on a solid footing.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation dresses up the stucco fronts, columns and entry walls on the newer homes out here.
Concrete block walls
Property-line walls here are mostly block, and concrete block walls are what we build and rebuild most often.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition or raised floor needs a block wall under it, foundation block wall installation puts it on a level footing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Bigger backyards make room for outdoor kitchen masonry, a block-built grill counter finished in stone or brick.
Walkway construction
Side yards and front entries get walkway construction in pavers, brick or stone, pitched to carry water away from the house.
Brick wall installation
If you'd rather have a front wall or planter in brick than block, brick wall installation gets you that look.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry covers natural stone walls, steps and borders that suit the hillside yards around French Valley.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have worn, brick pointing is the smaller fix, and it keeps a bigger mortar job from coming due.
How a job runs when you call us in French Valley
From your first call to the final walk-through, I look at the job myself and our crew does the work.
Call or send the form
Call (951) 466-2105 or send the form, and we'll set a time for me to come see the wall, crack or yard.
Get your written estimate
I measure, take photos and find what's causing the damage. Your written estimate separates what needs doing now from what can wait.
We handle permits and build
Once you say go, we sort out the county paperwork and do the work. When a permit's needed, the county's review and inspections set our start.
Clean up and walk through
We haul off debris and clean up, then walk the finished job with you so you can see what we did.
Why French Valley homes call our crew
Water fixed before the crack
We look for the drainage or soil problem behind a crack first, because a patch over trapped water cracks again.
Rentals written up like work orders
Some French Valley homes are rentals, and after years maintaining rental properties I write repairs up the way landlords need them.
Shared walls explained plainly
A cracked property-line wall is often half your neighbor's, so I write the estimate clearly enough to share with them.
Since 2017, licensed and insured
In business since 2017, fully licensed and insured, satisfaction guaranteed. Call (951) 466-2105 and I'll come take a look.
Get your French Valley wall or repair looked at
Tell us your address, what you're seeing and a good time to reach you, and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out for a free on-site estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of block walls, retaining walls, pavers and stone work to get ideas for your own project.
Questions from French Valley homeowners
Here are straight answers to what people in French Valley ask about walls, permits and repairs. If your job isn't covered here, call and ask about yours.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in French Valley?
A retaining wall usually does, and so does a block wall over 4 feet high. The county's permit flyer lists retaining walls and fences over 6 feet and says to check with planning on fences, while the county building code exempts fences up to 7 feet but not block walls over 4 feet. Call Building and Safety at (951) 955-1800 about your wall, or I'll check when I come out.
Does a contractor building my wall in French Valley need a California license?
Yes, if the job needs a building permit, brings in any helpers, or comes to $1,000 or more, the state requires a contractor's license. That $1,000 counts labor and materials across every contract on the project, so splitting a wall into small jobs doesn't get around it.
Do I need a permit to repair a cracked foundation or wall in French Valley?
Structural repairs usually need a permit from the county's Building and Safety Department, though the county lists some small repairs as exempt. The same number, (951) 955-1800, can tell you about your repair, and we check it before we start.
What affects the cost of a block wall in French Valley?
Height, length and the footing drive most of it, then the block or finish you pick and how easy your yard is to reach. A taller wall needs a deeper footing and more steel, and past 4 feet it usually adds a county permit and inspections. I'll give you your number in a written estimate after I see the yard.
How do I fix a leaning block wall in French Valley?
Start by finding out why it leans, because it's usually water or loose soil behind or under it, not the block. A short section can sometimes be reset with drainage added, but a wall leaning badly usually comes down and goes back up on a new footing with a drain behind it.
What causes new mortar or concrete to crack in French Valley?
Drying out too fast is a common cause, and Riverside County gets hot, dry Santa Ana winds every year that pull water out of fresh work. We keep new mortar covered and damp while it cures so it gains strength instead of shrinking and cracking.
Other areas we serve
Pick an area below to see what we do there, or call (951) 466-2105 if yours isn't listed, since we work in plenty of nearby cities.
Talk to a masonry contractor about your French Valley project
Call (951) 466-2105 before you buy block or stone, so what you order matches what your wall and any permit will need.