Masonry Contractor in Vallejo, CA - Brick, Block and Stone Repaired to Match
J&R Vallejo Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Vallejo, CA. We repair crumbling mortar, chimneys and old brick, and we build retaining walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes across the city.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Older and newer homes across Vallejo
Vallejo is a waterfront city on the north edge of the Bay Area, and its houses cover a lot of years. On one street I'll find brick chimneys, block foundations and brick front steps that have stood a long time, and a few streets over there are newer homes on hillside lots where the yard needs a wall, a walk or a better driveway. Most of my calls come from homeowners with crumbling mortar, a tired chimney or a yard that needs work.
We're based in Vallejo and take jobs in many of the cities around it, including Benicia and Richmond. Here the old houses usually decide the job, because a repair has to work with the brick and mortar already in the wall.
Our services in Vallejo, CA
- Foundation repair
Older Vallejo houses often sit on block foundations with cracked joints at the corners. On foundation repair, I show you each crack first, then we fix what's failing.
- Chimney repair
Brick chimneys on older homes here usually crumble at the top first. We rebuild the cap and the loose rows of brick so the rest of the stack stays sound.
- Tuckpointing
Mortar joints on older brick here wear back until you can push a key into them. We grind out the loose mortar and refill the joints so water stays out.
- Retaining wall construction
Hillside lots here often need a wall to hold the yard back from the house. We build block and stone walls with drainage behind so water doesn't build up.
- Driveway pavers
Cracked concrete driveways on older lots here rarely patch to match. We lay pavers on a packed base, so a sunken spot can be lifted and reset later.
- Brick repair
Brick that's flaking on its face shows up on old steps, planters and garden walls here. We cut out the bad bricks and set in matching ones.
What Vallejo's older houses ask of their masonry
Most of the brick and block I look at in Vallejo has been worked on before. A chimney gets patched with hard gray cement, a foundation crack gets smeared over, and years later the brick around the patch is crumbling, because the new mortar was harder than the brick and pushed the wear onto it. So before we touch anything, I walk the wall with you, point out which joints are original and which are repairs, and we pick a mortar that works with what's there, since the wrong fix can do more harm than the problem did.
On the hillier streets, the ground sets the job, because a wall, walk or driveway is only as good as the base and drainage under it. The price moves with how much old work has to come out and how hard the spot is to reach, and the schedule moves with permits and with what we find once a wall is open. You'll get your own numbers when I walk the job with you and explain what I'd do and why.
Get a masonry estimate for your Vallejo home
Tell us what you're seeing and what you'd like fixed or built, and ask about permit steps if you're not sure. We reply within one business day, then I come out to your Vallejo house myself, walk the job with you and explain what I'd do and why. The estimate is free and done on site, with no obligation.
Brick, block and stone work
Vallejo masonry questions answered
Where do I start with a permit question for masonry work in Vallejo?
Start with the Central Permit Center, which the City of Vallejo website names as the place for permit questions about work on a home. We're fully licensed and insured, and when your job needs a permit, we handle the filing and line up the inspections with the city. If you're not sure what the city asks for, we check with its permit office for your address before work starts.
When is the City of Vallejo open?
The city lists its hours as Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and every other Friday during the same hours. Those are the city's general hours rather than any one office's. When we're handling your permit, we take care of the filing and inspections with the city for you.
Is there a historic district in Vallejo?
Yes, there's one on Mare Island. The group that runs tours on the island describes St. Peter's Chapel there as a key part of the Mare Island Historic District. If you're not sure whether your address carries any extra steps, we check with the city's permit office before work starts.
How much does a masonry contractor in Vallejo cost?
The price comes down to the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out before we can build. On older Vallejo houses, matching old brick or mortar and working on a slope or up a set of steps add to it, while a straight run of block or pavers on flat, open ground costs less. You get your own number after I walk the job with you and explain what I'd do and why.
How long does a masonry repair take in Vallejo?
It comes down to the size of the job, whether it needs a permit and inspections, and how much we find once the old work is open. Repointing a few joints is a short job, while a chimney rebuild or a long retaining wall takes longer and has steps that need to set before the next one goes on. When I walk the job with you, I'll tell you what sets the pace on yours.
How do I choose a masonry contractor in Vallejo for an older brick house?
Pick one who shows you what's wrong and explains the fix before starting, and who matches the mortar and brick to what's already on the house. That's how we work, as I described above. I come out to look at each job myself, and our crew of masons does the work with me on site while it gets built.