Quality Masonry Contractor in Richmond CA - Brick, Stone and Mortar Done Right
Stonework Richmond Concrete and Masonry repoints old brick and repairs chimneys in Richmond, El Cerrito and the cities around it. We also build retaining walls for sloped yards and outdoor kitchens for backyards you want to use more.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Masonry contractor services in Richmond, CA
Stonework Richmond Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Richmond, CA, offering 16 kinds of brick, block, stone and concrete work, from worn mortar on an old chimney to a new retaining wall or walkway. On repairs, the price mostly turns on how much is damaged, how hard it is to reach and how closely the new work has to match the old. On new work, it's the size, the material you pick and how much digging the site takes. The schedule depends on the same things, plus any permit the job needs, and your written estimate gives you the figure for your own job.
Foundation repair
Seeing cracks in the brick or block foundation under your house? We look at what's causing them and repair the masonry so the wall is sound again.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks up top, cracks and mortar washing out of the joints are the usual chimney calls. We rebuild what's failing and repoint the rest so it's tight again.
Tuckpointing
What's tuckpointing? We rake out worn mortar, refill the joints and finish them with a fine, crisp line so older brick looks sharp again.
Brick repair
Cracked bricks, loose bricks and bricks with their faces flaking off get cut out and replaced with brick matched to yours, so the repair doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a packed base, with brick, concrete or stone pavers laid tight and edged to hold them in place under your car.
Retaining wall construction
We build block, stone and concrete retaining walls to hold back a sloped yard, with drainage behind them so water doesn't build up against the wall.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone homes worn down over the decades, we clean, repair and repoint the masonry with materials matched to the original.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and surrounds, indoors or out, laid up to fit your room and the look of the rest of your house.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin face of stone set over an existing wall, and we install it on house fronts, columns and fireplaces for the look of real stone.
Concrete block walls
We build concrete block walls for yards, property lines and outbuildings, with steel and grout poured into the block's hollow cores where the wall needs the strength.
Foundation block wall installation
Adding on or replacing a failed foundation? We lay new block foundation walls on proper footings, reinforced and grouted, ready to carry the framing above.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the masonry for outdoor kitchens, the counters, grill islands and bar walls, in brick, block or stone for a backyard you want to cook and eat in.
Walkway construction
Want a path to the front door or through the garden? We build brick, stone and paver walkways on a packed base, laid level and even underfoot.
Brick wall installation
We lay new brick walls for garden borders, privacy and property lines, with brick and mortar picked to suit your house and any walls already there.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry is laying natural stone by hand, and we do it for walls, steps, columns and chimneys where you want real stone that ages well.
Brick pointing
When the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy or gone missing, we repoint the joints with mortar matched to the old brick so the brick stays sound.
Why homeowners hire us for brick and stone
Most of our calls come from owners of older homes and from people planning a new wall, walkway or outdoor kitchen. Here's what working with us looks like either way.
The owner, start to finish
I come out for the estimate, and I'm on site running our crew until the last brick is laid, so nothing you told me at that first visit gets lost before the work starts.
See it before you agree
I'll walk you around the job and show you the cracked joint or loose brick myself, then explain in plain words why I'm suggesting a repair, so you understand it before you agree to anything.
Mortar matched to your house
We don't grab whatever's on the truck. I match new mortar and brick to your house, its color, texture and strength, so a repair blends in and the old brick stays sound.
Licensed, insured, careful with permits
We're fully licensed and insured, so you're not taking a chance on an uninsured crew at your house. When we're not sure what a city wants on a job, we ask the city before we start instead of guessing.
Our process from first call to cleanup
Here's what happens once you call or send the form, starting with a reply from us within one business day.
Call or write
Call (510) 369-4799 or send the contact form with a few lines about the job and what city your house is in. We reply within one business day to set up a time for me to come out. Photos help if you have them, though they're not required.
Walk the job together
I come out and look the job over with you, so you can point at what's bothering you and I can show you what I see. Then I send you a written estimate that lays out the work and the price. It's free, with no pressure and no obligation.
We do the work
If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs before we start. Then our own crew sets up, protects the area around the work and gets it done, with me there running it and around to answer your questions as it goes.
Cleanup and walk-through
When the work is done, we clean up the site and haul off the debris. Then I walk the finished joints, wall or walkway with you up close, so you can look it over and ask about anything before we pack up and head out.
Tell us about your brick or stone job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come out, walk the job with you and send a written estimate, free, with no pressure and no obligation.
(510) 369-4799- Based in
- Richmond, CA 94804
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
Brick, block and stone work
Examples of brick, block and stone masonry, from repointed joints and laid-up stone walls to paver walkways and outdoor kitchen counters.
About Stonework and the crew behind it
I spent my early working years as a carpenter framing and finishing houses, until a mason I worked beside got me hooked on brick and stone, and after learning the trade on his crews I started Stonework Richmond Concrete and Masonry in 2013. We're a masonry contractor based in Richmond, CA, fully licensed and insured, and we take on 16 kinds of masonry work across 12 cities with their own pages here. We're best known for repointing old brick, chimney work and the walls people build in their yards. You can read more about me and how we work.
- services
- 16
- service areas
- 12
- founded
- 2013
- 13 years in business
Working on homes in Richmond, CA
Richmond is a big city with a long bayfront, and the houses we work on here run from older brick homes with tired mortar to newer places where people want a wall, a walkway or a spot to cook outside.
Most people here know the waterfront, from the Bay Trail running along its edge to the Rosie the Riveter Memorial at Marina Park, whose walkway is the length of a ship's keel and slopes toward the bay, to the cove and fishing pier at Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Our work is in the neighborhoods behind all that, and since we're based right here in Richmond, it's home ground for our crew.
Cities we serve around Richmond
Stonework Richmond Concrete and Masonry is based in Richmond, California, and works across the cities around it, including Berkeley and Oakland. Each of the 12 cities below has its own page, and if your city isn't on the list, just ask.
Questions about masonry in Richmond, CA
How much does masonry repair cost in Richmond, CA?
The cost depends on how much is damaged, how hard it is to reach and how closely the repair has to match your old brick and mortar. A chimney on a two-story roof costs more to fix than a garden wall you can work on from the ground. I'll give you a written figure after I've seen the job.
Is it cheaper to repoint brick or replace it?
Repointing is usually the cheaper fix when the bricks are sound and only the mortar has worn out, because we're only replacing the joints. Replacing brick makes sense when the bricks themselves are cracked or flaking, and I'll show you which one your wall needs.
How long does a masonry job take in Richmond?
It depends mostly on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit, so a small repair can move quickly while a new wall takes longer. The city says permit timing depends on the scope of work, and most residential remodels that need no drawings are issued once the application documents are received and checked.
Who can pull a building permit in Richmond, CA?
The city issues building permits only to property owners or their authorized agents and to licensed contractors. A contractor has to show a state license card and a workers' compensation insurance certificate when registering for the permit. We're fully licensed and insured, and we pull the permit as the contractor and set up the city inspections.
Will a masonry contractor tell me if my wall doesn't need repair?
I will, because I'd rather tell you a wall or chimney is fine than sell you work it doesn't need. Old brick and stone can outlast all of us when they're treated well, so the right repair is often a smaller one than you'd expect.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
We back every job with one promise, "Your satisfaction, guaranteed." Because I'm on site while our crew works, you can bring anything up with me while the job is still going.
What kind of mortar should be used on old brick?
Old brick usually needs a softer mortar than modern brick, often one with more lime in it, because mortar that's harder than the brick can push the damage into the brick itself. We also match the color and texture so the new joints blend in with the old.
Do I need a building permit for masonry work in Richmond, CA?
Often you do, because the city requires a building permit before you build, alter or repair any building or structure unless the work is on its exempt list. The city's list of work exempt from permits says a permit is likely required for anything not on it, and while fences up to 7 feet tall are listed, the city still requires a Planning Division permit for any fence. You can check a project with the city's Building Division.
Richmond, CA
Have a masonry job in Richmond, CA in mind?
Worn joints let water into a wall, so it pays to have them looked at early. Call (510) 369-4799 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day.