Foundation repair
We dig out around a cracked or settled foundation, find out why it moved, and fix the cause along with the masonry, because a patch alone usually cracks again.
Masonry Contractor in Colton, CA - Brick, Block and Stone Work on Shaking-Prone Ground
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Rialto that works in Colton, repairing and building brick, block and stone walls, chimneys, foundations, pavers and outdoor kitchens for homeowners across the city.
What Colton's ground means for your walls
Most Colton calls we get are about a block wall with a crack running up it, a wall starting to lean, or brick coming loose at the top of a chimney. The San Jacinto fault zone runs right through the city, and Colton's own safety plan names ground shaking as a particular concern, so we build new block walls with steel and grout in the hollow cells on a solid footing, because unreinforced masonry is usually the first thing to crack when the ground moves. The same plan maps ground prone to liquefaction, where loose, wet soil can go soft in a quake, along both banks of the Santa Ana River and in the Reche Canyon areas, so on lots there I take a closer look at the soil before we plan a footing.
Price on a Colton job mostly comes down to the wall's length and height, whether an old wall has to come out first, how far we carry material into the backyard and whether you pick block, brick or stone. The schedule leans more on the city than on us, because Colton is in San Bernardino County but permits and inspections for work inside city limits run through the city, and your written estimate lays out what we'll do and why.
We're a masonry contractor based in Rialto, CA, close by, and we do the same brick, block and stone work in Grand Terrace, Highland and the other cities around Colton.
Permits filed with the city
When a job needs a permit, we handle the application with the City of Colton and I'm there for the inspections, and if I'm not sure a job needs one, I ask the city first.
Licensed, insured and on site
We're licensed and insured, and I'm on site running the crew, so the person who looked at your job is the one making sure it gets built the way we wrote it up.
Full-time masonry since 2023
I started with side jobs for Rialto neighbors, a cracked block wall here and a loose chimney there, and made it a full business in 2023 once the calls kept coming.
Masonry work we do for Colton homes
Chimney repair
Loose or missing brick near the top of a chimney is the usual call, so we rebuild the damaged rows and reset the cap to keep water out of the stack.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints have sunk back or crumble when you rub them, we grind them out to a clean depth and refill them with new mortar matched to the old color.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks get cut out one at a time and replaced with brick close to the original, so the repair blends in instead of looking like a patch.
Driveway pavers
We dig out the old driveway, pack a gravel base for the weight of your cars and lay pavers, and a cracked paver lifts out and swaps without tearing up the rest.
Retaining wall construction
On a sloped backyard we build the wall with drainage gravel and a pipe behind it, because water trapped behind a retaining wall is what usually pushes it over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's worn but still sound, we clean it gently, repoint the joints and repair damaged pieces, keeping the original look instead of covering it up.
Fireplace installation
We build fireplaces and surrounds in brick or stone, framing in the firebox and hearth so the new masonry sits cleanly against your existing wall and chimney.
Stone veneer installation
Thin real or manufactured stone goes over metal lath and a mortar base coat on your wall, so it bonds properly instead of popping loose a few years later.
Concrete block walls
Leaning or cracked block walls are a common call, and we build new ones on a poured footing with steel and grout in the hollow cells so they stand straight.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block stem walls and foundation walls for additions, garages and raised floors, reinforced with steel and set on footings sized for the load the wall will carry.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base for a grill island or bar and finish it in brick, stone or stucco, with openings sized for your grill, doors and storage.
Walkway construction
Front walks and side-yard paths get dug out, built on a packed base and laid in brick, pavers or stone with a slight slope so water runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
For a garden wall, planter or front wall in brick, we pour the footing, lay the brick with even joints and cap the top so rain doesn't soak down into the wall.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, columns, steps and planters, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the weight rests on stone, not just mortar.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or washed out, we repoint just those spots with matched mortar, which usually costs less than redoing the whole wall and still keeps water out.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Colton home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, walk the job, measure and take photos, then give you a free written estimate with no pressure to book.
A written estimate, not a guess
The estimate spells out what we'll do and why, so you know what you're paying for and can hold it next to any other bid you get.
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and I'm on site running the crew, so I'm there to catch a problem while the work is still going on.
A straight answer, even a no
If a wall can be saved with a repair, I'll say so, and if a job isn't worth doing, I'll tell you that too, because building it twice costs a family twice.
Colton masonry questions homeowners ask us
These are the permit, license and payment questions that come up most before a masonry job in Colton gets started.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in Colton?
Yes. Colton's permit list says all fences and walls need a building permit, and so do all retaining walls, new or being torn down. The list isn't complete, so for repairs or other masonry it doesn't name, ask the city's Building & Safety Division at (909) 370-5079, which issues permits and runs the inspections.
Does a contractor need a Colton business license to work on my house?
Yes. Anyone doing work inside Colton city limits needs a City of Colton business license, even a gardener or housekeeper at a home. A new one costs $104 at filing, a $65 deposit, a $35 application fee and a $4 state fee. The city gives a building permit final approval only once every contractor on the job holds a city license.
How much can a contractor ask for up front in California?
No more than $1,000, and less on smaller jobs, under California's Contractors State License Board rules. On home improvement projects, every other payment has to be listed in the contract and based on work completed or materials delivered. If a contractor wants more before any work starts, take that as a reason to slow down.
Cities we serve for masonry work
Each city below has its own page about what we see on jobs there. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask, since we work in other nearby cities too.
Tell us about your Colton masonry project
Call (909) 546-5001 or use the form, because a cracked wall caught early can usually be repaired instead of torn out and rebuilt.