Professional Masonry Contractor in Vallejo CA - Repairs That Match Your Brick and Stone
J&R Vallejo Concrete and Masonry repairs crumbling mortar, chimneys and brick in Vallejo and nearby cities like Benicia and American Canyon. We also restore older brick and stone homes and build retaining walls for yards that need holding back.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
A Vallejo masonry contractor who explains the work
J&R Vallejo Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Vallejo, CA, and we're fully licensed and insured. I learned the trade laying brick and block for a big commercial outfit, and I started this business here in 2023 to bring that same careful work to homes and take the time to explain it. Our crew works in Vallejo and many of the cities around it, with 12 city pages on this site. You can read more about us and how we work.
Masonry contractor services in Vallejo, CA
J&R Vallejo Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Vallejo, CA, with 16 services, from refilling crumbling mortar to building new walls, walks and paver driveways. The price mostly turns on how much masonry there is, how easy it is to reach and how closely we have to match what you have, and the schedule turns on the job's size and any permit it needs. Your free estimate at the house puts a number to your job.
Foundation repair
When a brick or block foundation shows cracked joints or loose pieces, we look for what's causing it first, then repair the masonry with materials that suit what's there.
Chimney repair
For a tired chimney with crumbling joints, loose brick or a cracked crown, the concrete cap up top, we refill the joints or rebuild only the parts that need it.
Tuckpointing
We grind out mortar joints that have gone soft or sandy and pack in fresh mortar, shaped and tinted to blend with the rest of your brick wall or house.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick that matches yours in size and color as closely as we can find, so the repair blends in.
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a dug-out, packed gravel base, setting concrete or brick pavers in the pattern you pick and edging them so they stay tight.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls with gravel and drainage behind them, for homeowners who want to hold back a slope or level off part of the yard.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's worn, stained or badly patched gets cleaned, repaired and its joints refilled with materials that suit its age, so it keeps its original look.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for a living room or a patio, laying the firebox where the fire sits, the hearth in front and the surround in order.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone set over an existing wall, and we install it on house fronts, columns and fireplaces for a stone look.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls along property lines, around yards and beside driveways, setting steel and grout inside the block where the wall needs the strength.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawl spaces, we lay block foundation walls on the footing, the concrete base below, keeping them plumb and level so the framing above sits true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the brick, block or stone base for an outdoor kitchen, with openings sized for your grill, storage and countertop, for homeowners who want to cook outside.
Walkway construction
We build brick, stone and paver walkways from the driveway to the door or across the yard, laid on a packed base and sloped slightly so water runs off.
Brick wall installation
We lay new brick walls for gardens, entries and front yards on a concrete footing, and we can pick a brick and mortar that match your house.
Stone masonry
We set natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each piece by hand, for homeowners who want the weight and look of real stone.
Brick pointing
If some joints between your bricks are cracked or gapped, we clean them out and pack in fresh mortar, a smaller fix that helps keep water out of the wall.
Why Vallejo homeowners call us
You see the problem first
I point out the cracked joints or loose brick and explain what caused them before I price anything, so you know what you're paying for.
The same person, estimate to finish
I look the job over myself and stay on site with our masons while it's built, so nothing gets lost after the estimate.
Repairs matched to what you have
We match brick, block, stone and mortar to what's already there, because the wrong fix can do more harm than the problem did.
Laid out before we build
Big commercial jobs taught me to read plans and work to spec, so we lay out every wall and walk before setting the first brick.
A clean site as we go
We keep materials stacked in one spot and clean up as we work, so your driveway and yard stay usable during the job.
Permits filed for you
When a job needs a permit, we file it and line up inspections, and if you're unsure, we check with the city's permit office first.
Tell us about your wall, chimney or walkway on our contact page, or call (707) 310-8446.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
We reply within one business day to set a time to come out, and there's no obligation. I walk the job with you, show you what I see and give you a free estimate. If you're wondering about permit steps for your job, mention it in your request and we'll check for your address.
Cities we serve around Vallejo
J&R Vallejo Concrete and Masonry is based in Vallejo, CA, and takes jobs in many of the cities around it, including Benicia and Martinez. The 12 cities below have their own pages, and if you don't see yours, ask us.
Your masonry questions answered
How much does masonry repair cost in Vallejo?
It depends on how much brick, block or stone needs work, how hard it is to reach and how closely the repair has to match what's already there. A few loose bricks at ground level is a small job, while a chimney that needs rebuilding above the roof is a much bigger one. I price each job after seeing it, and the estimate is free.
Why do masonry repair quotes vary so much between contractors?
Quotes usually differ because contractors are proposing different fixes, not just charging different rates. A quick patch with mortar that's harder than your brick can cost less now and more later, because the brick ends up taking the damage. I show you what I'd do and why, so you can compare quotes on the same terms.
How long does a masonry job take?
That depends mostly on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit and inspections along the way. A spot repair moves quickly, while a new retaining wall or a chimney rebuild has more steps to do in order. I'll tell you what to expect for your job at the estimate.
Is J&R Vallejo Concrete and Masonry licensed and insured?
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured. You're welcome to ask to see our paperwork when I come out for the estimate, before you decide anything.
How do you fix crumbling mortar without damaging the brick?
We cut the old mortar out to a steady depth, clean the joints, then pack in new mortar in layers. The mix should be softer than your brick, so if the wall moves, the mortar takes the stress instead of the brick. That's the same reason we match new mortar to what's already there.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, satisfaction guaranteed. Before we call any job done, I walk the finished work with you so you can look it over and ask about anything you see.
Can you match new brick and mortar to my old brick?
Usually we can get close, because we look for brick in the same size, color and texture as yours and tint the mortar to blend in. Older or weathered brick can take some hunting, and I'll tell you at the estimate how close we expect to get.
Where do I start with a permit question in Vallejo?
Start with the Central Permit Center, which the city names on the City of Vallejo website as the starting point for permit questions about work on a home. If we're doing the job, we check with the city for your address before work starts and handle the filing when a permit is needed.
What masonry work can look like
How a job goes with us
Call or send a request
Call (707) 310-8446 or fill out the request form with a few lines about your wall, chimney, walkway or yard. We get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out and look at it with you.
I look it over and explain it
I walk the job with you and point out what I see, whether that's cracked joints, loose brick or a slope leaning on a wall, and why it matters. Then you get a free estimate with no obligation, laid out so you know what you'd be paying for.
We do the work
Once you're ready, we take care of any permit and inspections the city asks for. Then our crew of masons does the work with me on site, so the job gets built the way we talked about, and you can ask me about any step while it's underway.
We walk the finished job
When the work's finished, we clean up and I walk the job with you before we call it done. You see the finished wall, chimney or walk up close, and you can ask about anything you notice while I'm standing there with you.