Masonry work that holds up for years around your home in Lakewood, CA
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block, stone and concrete work for homeowners, and we look for what caused the damage before we patch what it broke.
- Same person, start to finish The mason who quotes your job is on the crew.
- Cause found first We find what's letting water in before we patch anything.
- Sound brick left alone We fix what's failing and leave good mortar where it is.
- Permits handled We find your permit office and get the permit if needed.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Tell us about the wall, chimney or yard project you have in mind
Describe what you're seeing or planning and which city you're in, or reach us another way through the contact page. We reply within one business day to set up a free estimate on site, with no obligation.
- Learned the trade properly I learned this work under older masons and started the business in 2017, so you're hiring someone who has spent years at it.
- A straight answer If your wall can wait a few years, I'll say so, because you should spend money when the work needs doing and not before.
- Work that isn't rushed We're known for careful brick and block work, and we give mortar and concrete the time they need before moving to the next step.
- Close to home We're based in Lakewood and work across the cities around it, from Long Beach up to Fullerton and out to Costa Mesa.
Why homeowners hire our masonry crew
A masonry crew should find what's really wrong, fix that part well and leave sound work alone. That's how we work, and if it sounds right, call (562) 249-2437.
Same mason from estimate to finish
I come out to look at your job myself, and I'm on site with the small crew that builds it. What we talked about in your driveway is what goes into the wall.
Cause fixed before the crack
We look for what did the damage, like water getting in behind brick, before we patch what it broke. A repair over a running leak usually cracks again, and sooner than you'd like.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. You can read how I got into the trade and how we run our jobs on our about page.
Laying brick and block for Lakewood homes
Lakewood is home base for us, and it's a city a lot of people know by its parks, like Mayfair Park and the summer concerts at Del Valle Park. The calls we get here tend to sound alike, a cracked garden wall, a chimney that's seen better days, or a walk or patio someone has put off long enough.
The City of Lakewood handles building permits and inspections itself, working from the Los Angeles County building codes, which are the California codes with the county's own changes added. If you want to see what's been permitted on your house before, permits issued in Lakewood since 2008 can be viewed in the L.A. County Building Permit Viewer, which the city lists on its permits and reference page. We bring the same careful work to the cities around Lakewood, too.
Masonry and concrete work for homes in Lakewood, CA
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry handles masonry for Lakewood homeowners and the cities around it, across 16 services. They run from repairs, like a cracked foundation or a chimney losing mortar, to new walls, walks, pavers and outdoor kitchens. The price mostly comes down to how much has actually failed, what caused it, the brick or stone you're matching and how hard the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on whether your job needs a permit first and how long mortar and concrete need to set between steps. Your own number comes from the estimate I do on site.
Foundation repair
Cracks in a block or brick foundation? We find why it's moving, then repair the masonry so it carries the house again.
Chimney repair
For a chimney shedding mortar or brick faces flaking off, we repair the masonry and the crown on top that keeps rain out.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar, the fix for brick that's sound but has crumbling joints.
Brick repair
What if only a few bricks are cracked or loose? We cut those out and set matched replacements, leaving the sound brick alone.
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a packed base, laid tight and edged so the pavers hold their place under daily parking.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls for sloped yards, with drainage behind so water gets out instead of pushing on the wall.
Masonry restoration
Older brick or stone that's worn, stained or patched? We bring it back with matching mortar and repairs that suit the original.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces, indoors or out, laid around the firebox and flue you pick and the maker's instructions for them.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a wall, column or fireplace the look of stone with a thinner layer, set over a properly prepped backing.
Concrete block walls
We build reinforced, grouted concrete block walls for privacy, property lines and yards that need something more solid than a fence.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and new structures, we lay the block foundation walls the rest of the building sits on.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the brick, block and stone base for outdoor kitchens, with room for your grill, counters and storage.
Walkway construction
We lay walkways in brick, pavers, stone or concrete, set on a packed base so they hold their level from the gate to your door.
Brick wall installation
Want a garden wall, planter or low screen in brick? We lay it on a proper footing with joints tooled to shed water.
Stone masonry
We cut and fit natural stone by hand for walls, steps, columns and borders that sit tight and look settled in the yard.
Brick pointing
Gaps or cracks in a few mortar joints? Pointing fills and finishes them before water gets behind the brick, without redoing the whole wall.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of brick, block, stone and concrete work to get ideas for the wall, walk or yard project you have in mind.
Masonry questions we hear in Lakewood
These are questions homeowners often ask when they call about a wall, chimney or yard project. If yours isn't here, call (562) 249-2437 and ask me directly.
How much does masonry repair cost in Lakewood, CA?
It depends on how much of the wall has actually failed, what caused it and what it takes to match your brick, block or stone. That's why I look at the job in person before giving you a number.
Is your masonry company licensed and insured in California?
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. In California, the Contractors State License Board licenses and regulates construction contractors, and getting a license means passing exams on law and business and, for most trades, on the trade itself.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
Under the state licensing board's rules, a down payment on a home improvement job can't be more than $1,000, and on smaller contracts the limit is lower. Any other payments have to be listed in the contract and based on work already done or materials delivered to your home.
How long does a masonry project take?
It comes down to the size of the job, whether it needs a permit first and how long mortar or concrete has to set between steps. Repointing one wall and building a new retaining wall are very different schedules, so I'll walk you through the timing for yours at the estimate.
What happens after I call a masonry contractor about my job?
We reply within one business day, then I come out to look at the job myself and give you a free estimate on site, with no obligation. If you go ahead, the small crew I work alongside does the work.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. What I care about is a wall that holds up for years, not just one that looks good the day we pack up, so we fix the cause and not only the crack.
Does my whole brick wall need repointing or just part of it?
Usually just part of it. We grind out and refill the joints that are actually failing and leave sound mortar alone, because cutting out good joints costs you money and does the wall no favors.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Lakewood, CA?
It depends on the type and scope of the work, and the city's Building and Safety Division is the office that issues permits for new construction, remodels and repairs. If you're not sure, the city says to contact Building and Safety before work starts. We find out which office handles your address and get the permit first if your job needs one.
Masonry work in Lakewood and nearby cities
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry is based in Lakewood, California, and the 12 cities below have their own page, including Bellflower and Downey. We work in other cities around them too, and we reply within one business day wherever you are.
Talk to a Lakewood mason about your project
Call (562) 249-2437 or send the form, and I'll come out, look at what's going on and tell you straight what it needs.
