Masonry Contractor in Fullerton, CA - Brick and Block Work That Holds Up
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Fullerton, CA. We repair and build brick, block and stone, from cracked garden walls and tired chimneys to retaining walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens.
- I come out myself I look at your job in person before anyone prices it.
- A small crew The small crew I work alongside does the actual building.
- Straight answers If your wall is fine, I'll tell you so.
- Work that isn't rushed Brick and block laid carefully so it holds up for years.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Brick and block work in Fullerton
Caliber Lakewood Concrete and Masonry does brick, block and stone work across Fullerton, at the north end of the area we cover from Lakewood. Most calls here are cracked block walls between yards, tired chimneys and retaining walls for yards that step up or down.
Working in Fullerton: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Building permits in Fullerton come from the city's Building Division, and the city doesn't allow any construction until the permit is issued. That happens after the plans are reviewed and approved and the fees are paid, so on a permitted wall or fireplace, the review sets the start date more than our calendar does.
Before you hire anyone, ask about two things. The city requires anyone doing business in Fullerton to get a business registration certificate before they start, and it says construction contractors need a state license, which it may ask to see before issuing that certificate. On our end, I find out what your job needs from the city, and if it needs a permit, we get it before any work starts.
Price here mostly follows the size and height of the wall or the area being paved, how much old work has to come out first, whether the job needs reinforcing steel and drawn plans, and how hard it is to get material into a backyard. My estimate on site gives you your own figure. We're based in Lakewood, and the same crew works up here in Fullerton and out to Costa Mesa, so you get the same careful work whichever city you're in.
Common Fullerton jobs for our crew
- Cracked or leaning block walls between yards
- Retaining walls where the ground slopes
- Chimney and fireplace repair on older houses
- Permit applications with the city's Building Division
- Old concrete out, paver driveways and walkways in
What we do for Fullerton homes
Most Fullerton calls are about walls, chimneys and yard projects, so here's every service we offer and where it usually fits on the houses and lots here.
Foundation repair
When a crack starts at the foundation, we find out what moved before we patch anything. That's what foundation repair means to us.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys usually lose mortar at the top first, so our chimney repair rebuilds the crown and loose courses before water gets in.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing, grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar, brings tired brick fronts back without replacing the brick.
Brick repair
With brick repair, spalled or cracked bricks come out one at a time, and the sound brick around them stays put.
Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers over a well-packed base suit a cracked old driveway, because a damaged section lifts out and resets.
Retaining wall construction
Where a backyard slopes, retaining wall construction needs drainage behind the wall, or water slowly pushes it over.
Masonry restoration
On older brick houses and walls, masonry restoration fixes what's failing and leaves the sound original work alone.
Fireplace installation
A new fireplace or a rebuilt firebox, laid in firebrick and sized for the room, is what our fireplace installation covers.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation gives a plain block wall or house front the look of stone, set over a proper backing.
Concrete block walls
Block is the everyday wall between yards here, and we build concrete block walls with steel and grout in the cells.
Foundation block wall installation
A wall that carries weight starts below grade, so foundation block wall installation sets footings and reinforcing before the block goes up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyard kitchens and barbecue islands get built from block, then our outdoor kitchen masonry finishes them in brick, stone or stucco.
Walkway construction
Front walks and side paths in brick, pavers or stone, laid on a base that keeps them flat, through our walkway construction.
Brick wall installation
For new garden and front walls, brick wall installation goes course by course with the joints tooled clean.
Stone masonry
Yards that want something heavier than block get natural stone walls, steps and planters, fitted by hand with our stone masonry.
Brick pointing
If the mortar between your bricks crumbles under a key, brick pointing replaces those joints before the bricks loosen.
How a Fullerton masonry job runs once you call
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the final walk-through, with the city's plan review fitted in where it applies.
Call or send the form
Call (562) 249-2437 or send the form with a few lines about the job, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look and price it
I look at the job myself, ask what you want, and give you an estimate on site that spells out the work and materials.
We get the permit, then build
Small jobs needing no more than 30 minutes of plan review, like a free-standing block wall, typically clear over the counter. Then our crew builds.
Walk it with you
When we finish, I walk the job with you, and we haul off the old block, broken brick and leftover mortar.
Why Fullerton homeowners call our crew
We find what failed first
Before we rebuild anything, we work out why it failed, so the new wall doesn't crack in the same spot.
Steel in every structural wall
The city's design criteria list Seismic Design Category D, E or F for structural work, so we build walls with reinforcing steel.
Learned under older masons
I learned the trade working under older masons and started this business in 2017, so the work goes the way they taught it.
Replacement brick that matches
On repairs we match brick and mortar to what's on your house, so a fixed section doesn't stand out from the street.
Get your free on-site masonry estimate in Fullerton
Put your address and a few lines about the wall, chimney or project in the form, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out myself for a free estimate on site, with no obligation.
Brick, block and stone examples
Look through these examples of brick, block and stone work to get a feel for finishes and styles before we talk about yours.
Fullerton masonry questions
These are the questions that come up on Fullerton jobs about walls, permits and cost. If yours isn't here, call and ask about your own job.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in Fullerton?
Often, yes. The city's list of work that generally needs a permit includes retaining walls, fences over 6 feet, patios and fireplaces, so a lot of masonry falls under it. I check your job with the city before we set a start date, and if it needs a permit, we get it.
Which building codes apply to a masonry project in Fullerton?
Projects submitted on or after January 1, 2026 fall under the 2025 California Building Codes with the city's own amendments, which it wrote for local terrain, climate and ground. An application filed before that can stay under the 2022 codes, as long as the permit is issued before the application expires. You can check the current set on the city's building codes page.
How much does a masonry wall cost in Fullerton?
The price of a Fullerton wall comes down to its length and height, the material and what the permit asks for. Block is usually the lower-cost choice, brick and natural stone cost more because each piece takes longer to lay, and a retaining wall adds drainage, steel and plan review. My estimate on site gives you the real number for your wall.
How do I apply for a building permit in Fullerton?
The property owner, a licensed contractor or an authorized agent can apply with the city. A contractor has to provide a certificate of workers' compensation insurance, and owners doing their own work sign the owner-builder verification that state law requires or provide a certificate of insurance. When we're doing the job, we handle the application.
What causes block walls to crack and lean in Fullerton yards?
Usually water, tree roots or a footing that was too small for the wall. Water building up behind a retaining wall pushes it outward, roots lift one section, and older walls with little steel in them crack along the mortar lines when the ground shifts. I'll work out which one it is before telling you what the wall needs.
Is it better to repair or replace an old block wall in Fullerton?
Repair it if the wall still stands straight and the cracks are only in the mortar, and replace it if it's leaning or the footing has failed. A stubborn lean doesn't fix itself, so patching one just buys time. I'll tell you which side your wall falls on, and I won't push a rebuild it doesn't need.
More cities we work in
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Ready to talk about your Fullerton masonry job?
Our hours run to 9 PM every day of the week, so call (562) 249-2437 after work or send the form.