Masonry Contractor in Lake Elsinore - Repairs That Start With the Cause
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Lake Elsinore, CA. We build block and retaining walls, repair brick and mortar, and lay pavers, stone and walkways for homes, landlords and property managers.
- Cause found first We find what's cracking the wall before we patch anything.
- Owner writes the estimate I come out, measure, take photos and explain what I see.
- Lead mason on site Our crew does the work with me or my lead mason running it.
- What can wait We tell you what needs fixing now and what can hold off.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Lake Elsinore homes
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs masonry in Lake Elsinore, from houses near the lake to newer tracts on the hills around it. Most calls here are block and retaining walls on sloped yards and brick and mortar repair, the same work we do next door in Lakeland Village.
Working in Lake Elsinore: permits, licenses and what sets the price
In Lake Elsinore, the city's building official issues the permit for building, altering, repairing or tearing down a structure, and permitted work gets inspected. Until the inspector approves it, the work has to stay open where they can see it, so a footing or the base of a wall can't be backfilled or covered early. On a permitted job, those inspections usually set the pace more than the masonry does.
Two things are worth checking before you hire anyone. The state's Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in California, and the city expects any contractor working here to hold a current city business license. We're based in Temecula and run the same kind of jobs in Perris and Wildomar, so working across city lines is routine for us.
Before we start, we check with the city about your address, and when a permit is needed we pull it and line up the inspections. Price comes down to the size of the wall or repair, how hard the spot is to reach and what has to come out first, and your written estimate has the number for your job.
Our Lake Elsinore work list
- Retaining walls on sloped backyards and side yards
- Block walls along property lines
- Cracked brick and crumbling mortar joints
- Chimney and fireplace repair on older houses
- Paver driveways and walkways on a packed base
What we build and fix in Lake Elsinore
Most Lake Elsinore homes need a mix of new walls and repair to what's already there, so the list below runs from footings and block walls to brick, stone and paver work.
Foundation repair
When a footing cracks under a Lake Elsinore house, foundation repair starts with finding the water or movement behind it.
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys here lose mortar at the crown and flashing, and chimney repair rebuilds those spots before water reaches the firebox.
Tuckpointing
On older brick homes in town, tuckpointing cuts out worn mortar and packs in new before the bricks start to loosen.
Brick repair
Brick steps and planters around Lake Elsinore yards crack and flake, and brick repair swaps the bad units to match the rest.
Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers suit the long driveways on many hillside lots here, as long as the base is dug and packed right.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped backyards are the call we get most here, and retaining wall construction turns that slope into usable flat ground.
Masonry restoration
For rentals and older homes with tired brick and stone, masonry restoration repairs what's failing and leaves alone what's still sound.
Fireplace installation
Adding a fire feature to a Lake Elsinore patio or family room starts with fireplace installation on a proper footing.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation dresses up the plain block walls and stucco fronts common on the newer tracts in town.
Concrete block walls
Property-line walls here are mostly block, and our concrete block walls go up on footings sized for the wall's height.
Foundation block wall installation
Homes and additions on sloped ground often need a stepped base, and foundation block wall installation gives the house its stem wall.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Big backyards built for entertaining are common here, and outdoor kitchen masonry gives the grill and counters a block and stone base.
Walkway construction
On sloped Lake Elsinore lots, walkway construction uses steps and a packed base so the path stays level.
Brick wall installation
Homeowners here who want an entry or garden wall that looks warmer than gray block call us for brick wall installation.
Stone masonry
Natural stone fits the hillside yards near the lake, and stone masonry covers planters, columns, steps and seat walls.
Brick pointing
On brick homes and rentals here, joints that have gone sandy get raked out and refilled with brick pointing.
How a job runs when you call us in Lake Elsinore
From your first call to the final walk-through, you deal with me on the estimate and with my crew on the work.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you're seeing and where, and I set a time to come out to your Lake Elsinore address.
Get your written estimate
I measure, take photos and find what's causing the damage, then write a free estimate that says what's needed now and what can wait.
We handle permits and work
Once you say go, we sort out the city paperwork and inspections. Our crew does the work with me or my lead mason running it.
Clean up and walk through
We haul off debris and clean the site, then walk the finished job with you so you see every part of it.
Why Lake Elsinore homes call our crew
Repairs that fix the cause
We find the water or movement behind a crack before we patch it, so you're not paying for the same repair twice.
Walls sized for sloped lots
Hillside yards here put real weight on a wall, so we size the footing and drainage for what it holds back.
Built for owners and landlords
I learned masonry keeping up rental properties, so property managers get repairs written up as clearly as a work order.
Straight answers on what can wait
I'll tell you what needs fixing now and what can hold off, instead of selling you a bigger job than you need.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Lake Elsinore job
Tell us your address and what you're seeing, like a cracked wall or a slope you want leveled, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out, look it over and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
Block, brick and stone examples
Look through these examples of walls, pavers, chimneys and stone work to get a feel for the finishes you could choose for your house.
Lake Elsinore masonry questions
These are the questions Lake Elsinore homeowners ask us most about permits, licenses and cost. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your own job.
Does my masonry project need a city permit in Lake Elsinore?
New walls and structural repairs usually do, since building, altering or repairing a structure is the work the city permits. The city's development process guide lists some exempt work, such as small sheds, some fences, some retaining walls and finish work like tiling, but it's a summary and requirements can vary by project. We check with the city about your address before we start.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Lake Elsinore?
A retaining wall over 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, isn't on the city guide's exempt list, and neither is a shorter wall that carries an added load, like a slope or driveway above it. The guide is only a summary, so we ask the building official about your wall before we dig.
How do I know if my masonry contractor needs a California license?
A contractor needs a state license when the job needs a building permit, uses any workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined. Only small jobs under $1,000 with no permit, no employees and no advertising as a licensed contractor fall outside that. We're fully licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask any contractor for their license before work starts.
Does a contractor need a business license to work in Lake Elsinore?
Yes, the city expects a contractor working inside its limits to have a current business license. Contractors based outside the city, like us in Temecula, use a separate city application for state licensed contractors coming in, and on a permit issued to a contractor, the city also expects the right license type for that permit.
How do I apply for a building permit online in Lake Elsinore?
You apply through the city's Citizen Self-Service Portal, which you'll find on its Building & Safety page. When we take on a job that needs a permit, we pull it and line up the inspections, so that part's off your plate.
What affects the cost of a block or retaining wall in Lake Elsinore?
Height, length, footing depth, access and tear-out set most of the price of a wall here. A taller wall or one holding back a slope needs a bigger footing and drainage, a tight side yard means more hand work, a brick or stone face costs more than plain block, and a permit adds inspections to the schedule. The written estimate I give you after the visit has your number.
Other cities we work in
Find your city's page here, or call or send the form if it isn't listed, since we work in other cities nearby too.
Ask about your Lake Elsinore masonry job today
Our phone is answered until late every day of the week, so call (951) 466-2105 while you're standing in front of the wall.