Worn mortar or a leaning wall
Sandy joints, loose brick and a block wall that's started to lean usually point to water or a weak footing, and catching it early often means a repair instead of a rebuild.
Discuss your projectDetail-Oriented Masonry Contractor in Rialto CA - Solid Walls and Clean Brickwork
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry fixes worn mortar, loose brick and leaning block walls in Rialto and the cities around it. We also build retaining walls and outdoor kitchens for the backyard project you've been putting off.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry projects homeowners call us about
Most calls start one of two ways, with brick or block that's starting to fail, or a backyard project you've finally decided to get done.
A backyard you'll actually use
A retaining wall to level out a slope, a paver walkway, or a block and stone grill island can turn a bare dirt yard into a place you spend your evenings.
Discuss your projectHow we handle your masonry job
A straight yes or no, fast
I'll tell you what your wall needs on the walk-through, including when a repair isn't worth your money, so you're not left wondering. Call (909) 546-5001 to set one up.
Fixing the cause, not just the crack
Before we patch anything, we find what caused the damage, like water getting into the wall or the wrong mortar from an old repair, so you're paying to fix the problem, not cover it.
We handle the permit office
When a job needs a permit, we handle the application with the city or county office for your address and we're there for inspections. If I'm not sure one's needed, I check first.
Masonry contractor work in Rialto, CA and nearby cities
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Rialto, CA, with 16 services that cover repairing brick, block and stone and building new walls, paths and backyard spaces. Price moves with the size of the job, the material you choose, how much old work has to come out, how easy the spot is to reach and what we find once a wall is opened up. The schedule mostly turns on the size of the job and, when one's needed, the permit review. For your own number, the written estimate lays out what we'll do and why.
Foundation repair
When a foundation crack keeps growing or a corner of the house has dropped, we find what's moving it, usually water in the soil, before we patch anything, so the repair lasts.
Chimney repair
Loose brick near the top of a chimney is a common call, so we rebuild the damaged rows with matching brick and mortar and check the concrete crown that sheds water.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn, sandy mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to your brick, which keeps water out of the wall and makes old brickwork look sharp again.
Brick repair
For cracked, chipped or loose brick on a wall, step or planter, we cut out just the bad ones and set in a close match so the patch blends in.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway is only as good as the base under it, so we dig out, pack a gravel base and lock in the edges before any pavers go down.
Retaining wall construction
For a yard that needs holding back, we build block or stone retaining walls with gravel and a drain pipe behind them, because trapped water is what usually pushes a wall over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick or stone that's stained, cracked and patched for years, we clean it gently, fix what's failing and repoint with mortar softer than the brick so the joints wear first.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and surrounds, inside or out on the patio, and plan the firebox, hearth and chimney together so smoke goes up and not into the room.
Stone veneer installation
We set thin real or manufactured stone over an existing wall, column or fireplace, with a water barrier and wire mesh behind it so moisture drains out instead of getting trapped.
Concrete block walls
Property-line and side-yard block walls go up on a poured footing, with steel and concrete in the cells where the height calls for it, so the wall is built to stay straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised floors, we lay the block foundation walls the building sits on, built to the plans and ready for inspection, so framing starts on a level, square base.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base and brick or stone face for a grill island, counter or bar, with openings sized to the grill and doors you've picked so nothing gets cut down later.
Walkway construction
We lay paths from the driveway to the door or out to the back gate in pavers, brick or flagstone, on a packed base with a slight slope so water runs off.
Brick wall installation
We build garden walls, low front-yard walls and brick pillars on a proper footing, with level rows and neat joints, so the wall looks as good up close as from the street.
Stone masonry
We cut and fit natural stone by hand for walls, steps, planters and columns, setting each piece so it rests on the stones below instead of hanging on the mortar.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or crumbled, on a step, a planter or one stretch of wall, we refill just those with matched mortar instead of redoing the whole thing.
Masonry work that started with neighbors in Rialto
I got into masonry doing side jobs for neighbors in Rialto, mostly cracked block walls and loose chimney brick. I learned one wall at a time, from the work itself and from the masons I worked beside, and in 2023 the calls came often enough that I made it a full business.
We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. I care about doing a job once and doing it right, because a wall that has to be redone costs a family twice. There's more about us and how we work if you want it.
The estimator runs the job
I'm the one who comes out, writes your estimate and then runs our crew on site, so nothing we talked about in your driveway gets lost before the build.
Based in Rialto, working nearby
We're based in Rialto and work in the cities around it, like Fontana, Colton and San Bernardino, plus other nearby cities, so we're rarely far from your job.
Clean work you can see
We keep rows level and joints even, clean mortar off the face before it sets, and leave your yard swept, because clean brick, block and stone work is what we're known for.
Get a written estimate for your masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll walk the job with you, measure and take photos, then give you a written estimate with no obligation.
Free and done on site
The estimate costs you nothing and happens at your house, because I need to see the wall, the ground around it and how water runs before I can say what it needs.
An estimate you can compare
It spells out what we'll do and why, step by step, so you can hold it up next to any other bid and see what each one actually includes.
Evening and weekend hours
We're open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM and on weekends from 6 AM to 9 PM, so you can set up the walk-through around your work week.
Brick, block and stone finish examples
Use these photos to point out the brick colors, stone styles, joint finishes and wall layouts you like when we talk through your job.
Questions about masonry work in Rialto
Straight answers on permits, licenses and the choices that come up most when you're planning brick, block or stone work.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in Rialto?
Often you do, because the city's permit list names masonry walls, patios and retaining walls, and a city handout lists retaining walls among the items that need their own permit. Permits come from the city's Building Department. If your job needs one, that's paperwork we take care of for you.
How long does it take to get a block wall permit in Rialto?
The city's tentative estimate is that patio and block wall permits can often be reviewed and issued within 10 business days, Monday to Thursday. Other permits get a tentative 20 business days of plan review, then another tentative 10 to become a permit, and corrections start the 20 days over. We set the start date around that review.
When does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
In California, a contractor needs a state license to build or alter a structure when the project needs a building permit or uses employee labor, or when one or more contracts on it total $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The state licensing board lists some exemptions, such as qualifying owner-builders. Ask any contractor you're comparing whether they hold one.
Does my masonry contractor need a Rialto business license?
Yes, the city requires a city business license for state-licensed contractors who bid on or do any development or improvement work in Rialto. That includes subcontractors and specialty contractors, who apply with ID and their state contractor's license. The city gives applications and renewals a 20-business-day review, so it's something a contractor sorts out before starting.
Should I repair my old brick wall or tear it down and rebuild?
Repair it if the concrete footing under it is sound and the trouble is worn mortar or a few bad bricks. If the wall leans because that footing has failed, patching the face only buys time, and rebuilding is the better spend. I'll tell you which it is when I walk the wall with you.
Should I use block, brick or stone for a new yard wall?
For a property-line or side-yard wall, block usually makes the most sense, because it goes up faster, takes steel and concrete in its hollow cells for strength and costs less than brick or stone. Brick and stone take more hand work, so I'd save them for a front-yard wall, pillars or a spot where looks matter most.
Call or send us your masonry job
Call (909) 546-5001 or send us the details, and we'll reply within one business day to set up your free estimate on site.