Masonry Contractor in Temecula, CA - Walls and Repairs That Fix the Cause
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Temecula, CA. We build block and retaining walls, repair brick, mortar and chimneys, and lay pavers and walkways for homeowners, landlords and property managers across the city.
- We fix the cause We find the water or soil problem behind a crack first.
- Now versus later We tell you what needs fixing now and what can wait.
- Photos and measurements I measure and photograph the job so you see what I see.
- Lead mason on site Our crew works 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 around Temecula
Fieldstone Temecula Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Temecula, working for homeowners, landlords and property managers across the city. Most calls here are for block and retaining walls and brick and mortar repair, and the city's design criteria list Seismic Zone 4, so how a wall is footed and reinforced matters.
Working in Temecula: permits, licenses and what moves the price
Inside Temecula city limits, building permits go through the city's Building and Safety department, which does plan check on your drawings, issues permits and handles inspections through the online Permit Center. The city asks applicants to confirm the address is inside city limits, so that's the first thing we check. When a permit is needed, we pull it and line up the inspections, and that review and inspection schedule sets the pace more than our crew does.
Ask anyone you're thinking of hiring for two things: a California contractor's license from the state licensing board and a Temecula business license, which the city requires of anyone doing business inside its limits. We're fully licensed and insured. Jobs in Murrieta or Wildomar go through their own building offices, so we check with the right one for each address.
What moves the price on a Temecula job is how much wall or brick there is, how easy the spot is to reach, and what's actually causing the damage, because a crack with water behind it means fixing the drainage too. The schedule turns on whether a permit is needed and how much has to come out before we can build. Your own number comes in the written estimate after I've seen the job.
What we handle around Temecula
- Block and retaining walls, new and repaired
- Brick and mortar repair that stops the water
- Chimney repair and fireplace masonry
- Permit checks with Temecula Building and Safety
- Repairs for landlords and property managers
Masonry services for Temecula properties
Most Temecula jobs we see are walls and brick repair, but we also handle chimneys, fireplaces, pavers and stone work for houses and rentals across the city.
Foundation repair
When a slab or stem wall cracks here, we find what moved it first, then do the foundation repair.
Chimney repair
Chimney repair here usually starts at the crown and flashing, where rain gets in and loosens the brick below.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing replaces worn mortar joints on brick fronts and garden walls before the gaps let water behind the face.
Brick repair
For brick steps and walls that are cracked or flaking, our brick repair replaces the bad units and the cause behind them.
Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers give you a drive we can lift and relay in sections later, instead of cutting out cracked concrete.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down a slope, retaining wall construction with drainage behind it keeps water from pushing the wall over.
Masonry restoration
Masonry restoration repairs worn brick and stone on rentals and owner-occupied homes alike, matching the old mortar where it shows.
Fireplace installation
Fireplace installation puts a brick or stone firebox indoors or out on the patio, built to match the house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation dresses up stucco walls, columns and entries, with the backing and drainage done right so it stays on.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls line a lot of Temecula yards, and we build new runs or fix the ones that crack and lean.
Foundation block wall installation
Foundation block wall installation sets the base for additions and garages on a footing sized for the soil we find.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Outdoor kitchen masonry builds the block base, stone face and counters for a grill island out back.
Walkway construction
Walkway construction in brick, pavers or stone gives you a level path from drive to door without trip edges.
Brick wall installation
Brick wall installation gives a garden or front yard a solid wall laid on a footing that keeps it straight.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry covers walls, steps and planters in natural stone, set and pointed by hand.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing fills shallow mortar gaps on walls and chimneys, the smaller fix when the brick itself is still sound.
What happens after you call us in Temecula
From the first call to the final walk-through, I look at the job myself and you know what comes next at each step.
Call or send the form
Call (951) 466-2105 or send the form with your address and what you're seeing, and I'll set a time to come look.
Get a written estimate
I measure, take photos and show you what's causing the damage, then write the estimate. I'll tell you what needs fixing now and what can wait.
Sort permits and do the work
Once you say go, we handle any city or county permit and inspections. Our crew does the work, with me or my lead mason running it.
Clean up and walk through
We clean up and haul off the debris, then walk the finished job with you so you can see every part of it.
Why Temecula homeowners call our crew
Fixes that start with the water
We find where the water is coming from before we patch a crack, so you're not paying for the same repair twice.
Drainage planned for Temecula rain
The city's design rainfall is 3 inches an hour, so we treat the drainage behind a wall as part of the wall.
The owner prices your job
I'm the one who comes out and writes your estimate, so the person pricing the work has actually looked at it.
Learned on rental properties
I learned masonry fixing rental property walls, steps and chimneys, and we've built repairs meant to hold up since 2017.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Temecula
Tell us what you're seeing and the address of the job. We get back to you within one business day, then I come out, look it over and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of block walls, brick, stone and paver work to get a sense of what you'd like for your own place.
Questions about masonry in Temecula
These are questions that come up before a wall or masonry repair in Temecula, about permits, licenses, inspections and price. Call or send the form to ask about your own job.
How do I get a grading permit for a retaining wall in Temecula?
If your wall involves grading, that permit comes from the city's Land Development Division, which permits, reviews and inspects grading, encroachment and right of way work, separate from Building and Safety. When we check your job with the city, we ask about this side too, so you're not sorting out two offices on your own.
Does a contractor from outside Temecula need a city business license?
Yes. The city says anyone doing business inside Temecula city limits needs a business license, and contractors based outside the city apply on their own form. Every Temecula business license expires on January 31, so it's fair to ask whether a contractor's is current.
When do I need a licensed contractor for masonry work in California?
The state's Contractors State License Board says a license applies if the job needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials on one or more contracts. Someone can work without one only when the job needs no permit, uses no employees, comes in under $1,000 in total, and they don't advertise as licensed. If a contractor says your job doesn't need a license, those are the conditions it has to meet.
How do I make sure the inspections happen on my Temecula project?
The city's inspection rules make the property owner responsible for getting every required inspection done, though your contractor may schedule them and be there. Work has to stay uncovered until a building inspector approves it, and the permit, approved plans and job card need to be on site each time. On our jobs, we line up the inspections for you.
What makes a block wall or retaining wall cost more in Temecula?
Height, material and what has to come out first move the price most, since a taller retaining wall needs more footing and steel, and stone or brick facing costs more than plain block. Tearing out a failed wall and hauling it off adds to the job, and so does any permit work. I'll show you where the money goes when I write your estimate.
What building code does a new masonry wall in Temecula have to meet?
The city requires every structure to be designed and built in full compliance with its building code, which adopts the California codes. Its published design criteria include a 97 mph design wind speed, which matters most on tall freestanding walls because wind load affects how they're reinforced. We build to the approved plans, and the inspector checks the work.
Other cities we work in
Choose your city to see what we do there, or get in touch if you don't see it, because we work in other cities around Temecula too.
Tell us about your Temecula masonry job
If a crack is growing or a wall is starting to lean, catching it early usually keeps the fix smaller.