Foundation repair
We fix cracked and settling brick or block foundations, starting with what's moving and why, so the repair holds instead of covering a crack that just comes back.
Masonry contractor in Bloomington, CA - walls and stonework sized to your lot
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone in Bloomington, from long block walls on rural estate lots to mortar repair, pavers and retaining walls behind newer tract homes.
Masonry work in unincorporated Bloomington
Bloomington is the largest unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, so there's no city hall here, and the county is who signs off on the walls and repairs we build. That changes who you call about a permit, not how the work gets done.
The houses run from large-lot rural estate homes to newer single-family tracts, with a few apartments and several mobile home parks mixed in. On the bigger lots we're usually building long property walls, gate pillars and driveways, and in the tracts it's more often a cracked side-yard wall, worn mortar or the backyard project that's been waiting.
Price comes down to how much wall or paving there is, how tall it gets, how deep the footing goes, which material you pick and whether an old wall has to come out first. The schedule mostly turns on the size of the job and whether it needs a county permit and inspections. My written estimate spells out what we'll do and why, the same way it does for homeowners in Muscoy, Fontana and Colton, and back home in Rialto.
I run the crew on site
I'm the one who looks at your job and writes the estimate, and I'm on site running our crew during the work, so the person who quoted it is watching it get built.
Long walls start with the layout
On the larger rural lots a property wall can run a long way, so we string the line and pour the footing the full length before any block goes up.
A straight yes or no
If a wall can be saved with a repair, I'll tell you, and if it can't, I'll say that too, because a wall that has to be redone costs a family twice.
Masonry services for Bloomington homes
Chimney repair
Loose brick, a cracked concrete cap on top and gaps where the chimney meets the roof are the usual calls, and we rebuild what's failing instead of smearing mortar over it.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar between bricks turns sandy or falls out, we grind the joints back and refill them in a color that matches, so the wall sheds water and looks even again.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks on planters, steps and garden walls get cut out and replaced one at a time, and we look for brick that matches what's already there.
Driveway pavers
Long driveways on the larger lots here suit pavers well, and we dig out, pack the base and lock the edges so the pavers stay flat under cars and trucks.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls for sloped yards and raised planters, with gravel and a drain behind so water doesn't build up and push the wall out.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone on estate homes and porches can be brought back with cleaning, fresh mortar and rebuilding the worst sections, and I'll tell you plainly when a piece isn't worth saving.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces indoors or as a patio centerpiece, laying the box that holds the fire in firebrick made to take the heat.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer dresses up stucco walls, columns and house fronts, and we set it over a proper backing with room for water to drain so it stays put.
Concrete block walls
Property and side-yard block walls are a common call here, and we set each one on a full footing with steel and grout inside so it stands straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and workshops on the bigger lots, we lay the block foundation walls the building sits on, level and square, so the framing that follows goes up right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens and barbecue islands, leaving openings for the grill, doors and the gas line your installer runs.
Walkway construction
We build paver, brick and flagstone walkways from the driveway to the door or out across a big yard, on a packed base so they don't settle into a trip hazard.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden walls, low front walls and gate pillars get full mortar joints and a cap on top that keeps water from soaking down into the wall.
Stone masonry
We lay natural and cut stone for walls, planters, steps and columns, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the work looks like it belongs to the house.
Brick pointing
When a wall is mostly sound, we refill only the joints that have cracked or opened up, which is less work than redoing the whole wall and keeps its original look.
Get a written estimate for your Bloomington job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, walk the job with you, measure, take photos and write up what we'd do and why.
Free, on site and in writing
The estimate costs you nothing, and it's done at your house instead of over the phone, so the numbers come from your actual wall, slope and access.
No pressure to book
You can take the written estimate, compare it with others and decide when you're ready, without anyone pushing you to sign on the spot.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, so you're dealing with a business that answers for what it builds.
Permits and licenses for Bloomington masonry work
Here are straight answers to what Bloomington homeowners usually ask about permits, licenses and wall heights before a masonry job starts.
Who issues building permits in Bloomington, CA?
San Bernardino County issues them through its Building and Safety office, since Bloomington has no city government of its own. You can apply at a county office or on its online permitting site, and the county wants permits in hand before work starts. When your job needs one, we handle the application and we're there for the inspections.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in Bloomington?
Yes, the county requires a permit for a block wall or fence over 6 feet tall and for a retaining wall over 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing. Other work can need one too, and the county's setbacks from property lines apply either way. If I'm not sure about yours, I check with the county office before we start.
When does a masonry contractor in California need a CSLB license?
A contractor needs a license from the California Contractors State License Board when the project needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or the labor and materials add up to $1,000 or more. Bloomington has no separate county business license for contractors, since the county licenses only a few business types there, so the state license is the one to ask about.
Cities where we do masonry work
We're based in Rialto and work in each city listed here, along with other cities in the area. If yours isn't on the list, call or send the form and ask.
Call about your Bloomington wall or repair
We answer until 10 PM on weekdays and from 6 AM on weekends, so call (909) 546-5001 after work or before your day starts.