Masonry Contractor in Menifee, CA - Block Walls and Brick Repair That Hold Up
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Menifee, CA. We build block and retaining walls, repair brick, mortar and chimneys, and lay pavers and walkways, and we fix the cause, not just the crack.
- Fix the real problem We go after the water or footing behind the crack.
- Owner-written estimates I'm the one who comes out, measures and prices your job.
- Lead mason on site Our crew works with me or my lead mason running it.
- Straight talk on scope No upselling, just what needs doing now and what can wait.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Menifee homes
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry does masonry work across Menifee from our base in Temecula. Most calls here are for block walls between yards, retaining walls, and brick, stone and mortar that's cracking, and work inside the city limits runs under the City of Menifee's rules, which we check before we start.
Working in Menifee: permits, licenses and what moves your job
Inside Menifee's city limits, building permits come from the City's Building & Safety Division, so that's whose call it is on your job. When a permit is needed, nothing starts until it's issued, which makes the permit the first thing your schedule waits on. Before we start, we check with the City for your address, and when a permit is needed, we pull it and line up the inspections.
Two things are worth checking on any contractor you hire. One is a license from the California Contractors State License Board. The other is a Menifee business license, which the City requires of every business working inside the city limits and which runs January 1 through December 31, so ask for the current year's. The City's business license office answers questions about it. We're fully licensed and insured.
Price moves with the size of the job, how much old wall or brick has to come out, how hard your yard is to reach and the material you pick, and the schedule mostly turns on the permit. The written estimate puts your own numbers on all of that. We do the same block walls, retaining walls and brick repair in Lake Elsinore and Perris, and the approach doesn't change from city to city. We find what's causing the damage, then we fix that.
Common jobs around Menifee
- Block walls between neighboring back yards
- Retaining walls with drainage behind them
- Cracked brick and crumbling mortar joints
- Chimney crowns, caps and loose brick
- City permit checks and inspections, when needed
What we build and repair in Menifee
The services below cover what Menifee yards and houses call for, from block and retaining walls to brick, chimney and paver work, and each one starts with what's causing the problem.
Foundation repair
Before any foundation repair, I find what's moving under your house, because a sealed crack over a live problem usually opens again.
Chimney repair
Chimney repair here usually starts up top, at a cracked crown or loose brick that lets water into the stack.
Tuckpointing
Where mortar joints have gone soft or sandy, tuckpointing replaces them so the brick around them stays tight.
Brick repair
Brick repair cuts out cracked or flaking bricks on house fronts and planters and sets matching ones in their place.
Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers replace a cracked slab with pieces we can lift and reset later, instead of breaking out concrete again.
Retaining wall construction
Where a back yard steps down, retaining wall construction holds the grade with drainage behind the block, which is what keeps it standing.
Masonry restoration
Tired brick or stone on an older front can come back with masonry restoration, and I'll tell you which parts can wait.
Fireplace installation
A fireplace installation for a family room or patio gets planned around the unit maker's instructions from the start.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation dresses up a plain front or column, and the backing and flashing behind it matter more than the stone.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls between back yards are a regular call here, whether it's a new run or a leaning section to rebuild.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition needs a block base under it, foundation block wall installation sets it on a footing sized for the load.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyard grills and counters get a block core and a brick, stone or stucco face with outdoor kitchen masonry.
Walkway construction
A side-yard path or front entry built through walkway construction gets a packed base first, because the base is what keeps it flat.
Brick wall installation
If you want a garden wall or entry pillars with more character than block, brick wall installation is the way I'd go.
Stone masonry
Natural stone planters, steps and seat walls fall under stone masonry, laid by hand on a solid base.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints are cracked, brick pointing fixes those spots without redoing the whole wall.
What happens after you call us about a Menifee job
From your first call to the walk-through, the job runs in four steps, and here's where the City's permit review and work hours fit in.
Call or send the form
Tell us what you're seeing and where. I come out to look at the job, measure, take photos and work out what's causing the damage.
Written estimate and permit
Your written estimate shows what's wrong and what can wait. City Standard block and retaining wall permits can go Fast-Track, typically processed within two business days.
Our crew does the work
My lead mason or I run the job, inside the City's hours near occupied homes, Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., holidays excepted.
Clean up and walk through
We haul off the leftover block and debris and sweep up. Then we walk the finished job with you so you can ask about anything you see.
Why Menifee homeowners call our crew
Water stopped before the patch
Patch a crack and leave the water behind it, and you'll be calling somebody again, so I start with the water.
Learned on rental properties
I learned masonry fixing walls, steps and chimneys other people built wrong, so I know what fails and why.
Same crew from Temecula to Menifee
We're based in Temecula, so Menifee jobs get our own crew, with me or my lead mason running them.
Known for walls since 2017
Block walls, retaining walls and brick repair are what we're known for, and property managers call us for fixes that hold up.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Menifee job
Tell us your address and what you're seeing, and we'll get back to you within one business day. Then I 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, brick, stone and pavers to get ideas for the finish and style you'd like on your own yard.
Questions about masonry in Menifee
These are the questions Menifee homeowners ask most about permits, licenses and wall repair. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your own job.
How do I find out if my masonry job needs a permit in Menifee?
Ask the City before you start, because a building permit is its approval to build, alter or repair a structure, and its older list of work exempt from permits covers general maintenance and some small repairs. That handout also says a Planning zone clearance is required even when a building permit isn't, so it advises checking with the Planning Department first. Since the list is older, the City has the final word on the current rules, and that check is part of our job.
When does a masonry contractor need a state license in California?
A contractor needs a license from the state board when the job needs a building permit, uses any other workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined. The board also says a bigger job can't be split into pieces under $1,000 to get around that. Ask any contractor for their license before you sign.
How much does a block wall cost in Menifee?
A block wall's price comes mostly from its length and height, what has to come out first and how easily a crew and pallets of block can reach your yard. The finish moves it too, from plain block to a stucco coat or a brick or stone face, and a retaining wall adds drainage and usually a bigger footing. Your written estimate after I measure gives you the real number.
What is the best way to fix a leaning block wall in Menifee?
Find out why it's leaning before you touch it, because water soaking the base, a footing that's too small and dirt pushing from the high side each need a different fix. If the footing is sound, a section can often be rebuilt, and if it isn't, the wall comes down to the footing. I'll tell you which sections need work now and which can wait.
What causes mortar to crumble between bricks on a Menifee house?
Water is usually behind it, from sprinklers hitting the wall, a cracked cap or a roof edge dumping onto the brick, and mortar that was mixed weak wears faster too. Repointing replaces the bad joints, but if the water keeps coming they'll go again, so we stop the water first.
What building code does Menifee use for walls and fireplaces?
The City enforces the current California building codes in Title 24, which take in the residential building, green building, fire, mechanical, plumbing and energy codes. A permitted wall, fireplace or outdoor kitchen gets inspected against those codes, and we build to them.
Other cities we work in
Pick a city below to see how we work there, or get in touch if yours isn't listed, since we work in other nearby cities too.
Talk to a masonry contractor about your Menifee job
Call (951) 466-2105 or send the form to ask what your job and its permit steps look like, with satisfaction guaranteed on the work.