Masonry Contractor in Perris, CA - Walls and Repairs That Fix the Cause
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Perris, CA. We build block and retaining walls, repair brick, stone and mortar, and lay pavers and walkways for homeowners, landlords and property managers.
- Cause found first I look for the water or footing problem behind the crack.
- Owner writes the estimate I measure, take photos and explain what I see.
- What can wait I'll tell you what needs fixing now and what can wait.
- Lead mason on site Our crew does the work with me or my lead mason running it.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Perris homes and rentals
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Temecula, CA, and we work in Perris on walls and brick repair. Most calls here are for yard and retaining walls, and the city's draft safety plan puts Perris near seismically active areas, so we reinforce the walls we build.
Working in Perris: permits, licenses and the weather
In Perris, building permits come from the city's Building & Safety Division, and its list covers new construction, additions and alterations. When your job needs one, the schedule waits on the permit and its inspections. Before you hire anyone, look up their state license and ask for a current City of Perris business license, because the city requires one to do business here and it's good only inside city limits.
Before we start, I check with the division for your address, and when a permit is needed we pull it and line up the inspections. Price mostly comes down to the size of the job, how easy the spot is to reach and the finish you pick, and the written estimate gives you the number for your place.
Weather sets the pace too. At the March AFB weather station, about 8 miles away, August highs average 95°F and December lows average 37°F, and the area gets about 11 inches of rain a year with February the wettest month, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. So we plan wall and paving work around the wet weeks, when rain can wash out fresh mortar. We see the same kind of yards and weather in Menifee and Wildomar, and we work there too.
What we handle around Perris
- Block and retaining walls on sloped yards
- Cracked brick and crumbling mortar joints
- Drainage behind walls that hold back dirt
- Permit checks with the city before digging
- Repairs for landlords and property managers
Masonry services for Perris properties
Perris yards run from newer subdivisions to older homes and rentals, and the services below cover the walls, brick, stone and paving we get called for on them.
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through a slab or stem wall, our foundation repair starts by finding the water or settling behind it.
Chimney repair
Older Perris houses with brick chimneys get chimney repair for loose crowns, cracked bricks and joints that let water in.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing replaces worn mortar on brick fronts and planters before open joints let water into the wall.
Brick repair
Our brick repair swaps cracked or flaking bricks on steps, columns and planters for ones that match what's already there.
Driveway pavers
Wide driveways on newer lots here suit driveway pavers, and one cracked paver lifts out without tearing up the rest.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped backyards are where we do most retaining wall construction in Perris, with drainage built in behind the block.
Masonry restoration
Landlords bring us masonry restoration for tired brick and stone on rentals that need fixing right, not covering up.
Fireplace installation
For cool winter nights, our fireplace installation work builds indoor or backyard fireplaces in brick, block or stone.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation dresses up stucco columns, fronts and fireplaces on tract homes without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
Most property lines here call for concrete block walls, set on a proper footing with steel and grout in the cells.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and raised floors, foundation block wall installation gives the house a solid base built to the plans.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Big Perris backyards make room for outdoor kitchen masonry, built in block and finished in stone or brick to handle summer sun.
Walkway construction
Walkway construction replaces cracked side-yard and entry paths with pavers, brick or stone that drains away from the house.
Brick wall installation
If you want a garden or front wall with a classic look, we handle brick wall installation from footing to cap.
Stone masonry
Our stone masonry work covers steps, planters and accent walls in natural stone that holds up to heat and sun.
Brick pointing
Small jobs count too, and brick pointing fixes a few crumbling joints on a rental before they turn into a bigger repair.
How it works when you call us in Perris
From your first call to the walk-through, here's how a job in Perris runs, including the city permit step when your project needs one.
Call or send the form
Call (951) 466-2105 or send the form with a few details and photos. I come out myself to look at the job in person.
Get a written estimate
I measure, take photos and find what's causing the damage. Then I explain what I see and give you a written estimate.
Permit, then the work
Once you say go, we handle any city permit and inspections. Our crew then does the work, run by me or my lead mason.
Clean up and walk through
We clean up and haul off the debris. Then we walk the finished job with you and answer any questions.
Why Perris homeowners call our crew
We fix the water first
Most cracked walls we see started with water behind them, so we add drainage instead of patching the crack and leaving.
Straight answers on what waits
I tell you what needs work now and what can wait, so you're not paying for a bigger job than you need.
Built for property managers too
Landlords and managers get the same plain written estimate, because I learned this trade keeping up rental properties.
Fresh mortar kept from baking
Perris summers run hot, so we keep new joints and footings damp until they cure instead of letting them bake dry.
Get a free written estimate for your Perris project
Tell us what you're seeing, the address and any photos, and ask about permits if you're unsure. We get back to you within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of block walls, brick, stone and pavers to get ideas for what you'd like at your place.
Perris masonry questions, answered
Here are the questions Perris homeowners and landlords ask most about permits, licenses and walls. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your job.
Do I need a building permit for a retaining wall or block wall in Perris?
Yes for a retaining wall over 3 feet tall, because the city's homeowner permit list requires a permit for those and for foundation repairs. That list puts walls under 3 feet and fences 6 feet or lower on its no-permit side, but the division's own list says wood fences, so don't assume a block wall gets the same pass. The city also says work with no construction permit may still need another kind of city review, so we check your address with the division before we start.
Does a masonry contractor need a California state license for my job?
Yes, when the job needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts, according to the state licensing board. The only exception is a job under that amount with no permit, no employees and no claim of being licensed, and a bigger project can't be broken into small contracts to get under it. We're fully licensed and insured, so ask to see our license before you sign.
Can I get an instant permit in Perris for a block wall or foundation repair?
No, masonry work isn't on the city's instant permit list, which covers re-roofs, HVAC, water heaters, panel upgrades, EV chargers, solar and batteries, and some gas, sewer and water lines. When a wall or foundation job needs a permit, it goes through the division's regular process, and we build that into your schedule.
How do I find out if fire zone rules apply to my home in Perris?
Look up your address on the city's fire hazard severity zone map, which marks areas as Very High, High or Moderate. The city says Very High zone homes follow stricter home hardening standards with 100 feet of defensible space, and new construction or major renovations in High or Very High zones must meet the building codes for homes near open brush. Block, brick and stone don't burn, which makes them easy materials to work with when those rules apply.
How much does a block or retaining wall cost in Perris?
Your price comes from the wall's height, length and footing, so I give you a figure in a written estimate after I measure rather than guess over the phone. Taller walls cost more because they need deeper footings, more steel and drainage behind them, and a wall that needs a permit adds inspections. Access matters too, since block carried by hand into a backyard takes more labor than block set off a truck at the curb.
What causes cracks in block walls and brick around Perris homes?
Most cracks we see come from water, either building up behind a wall with no drain or soaking into open mortar joints. Footings too shallow for the wall and cells left without steel and grout cause a lot of the rest. That's why I look for the cause before we patch anything, since a crack filled over the same problem usually comes back.
Other cities we work in
Pick another city below to see how we work there, or call or send the form if you don't see yours listed.
Talk to a masonry contractor about your Perris project
We take calls evenings and weekends, so call (951) 466-2105 after work and ask what your wall or repair needs.