Foundation repair
We repair cracked and broken masonry at the base of a house or garage, cutting out the damaged section first so the new block or brick ties into sound material.
Masonry Contractor in Fontana, CA - Straight Answers on Walls, Brick and Stone
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs block walls, brick, stone, chimneys and pavers for homes in Fontana, CA. We're a masonry contractor based next door in Rialto, and I look at every job myself.
How masonry jobs in Fontana usually go
Fontana sits right next to Rialto, where we're based, so it's an easy drive for our crew, the same as San Bernardino and Rancho Cucamonga. The calls we get here are mostly block walls between yards that have cracked or started to lean, brick and chimneys with mortar wearing out of the joints, and backyard projects like a paver patio, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen that people have been putting off.
What moves the price is how much wall or ground there is, whether old work has to come out first, the material you pick, and how easily we can get block, stone and a crew into your yard. The schedule turns on our calendar and, when a permit is involved, on the city's review. I put all of it in a written estimate that says what we'll do and why.
Inside Fontana's city limits, the city's Building & Safety office takes building permit applications, while homes in the unincorporated part of Fontana are regulated by the county instead. So the first thing I check is which side of that line your address falls on. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application with that office and we're there for the inspections, and if I'm not sure a job needs one, I ask before we start.
I quote it and I run it
I come out to look at your job and write the estimate, then I'm on site running the crew, so what we agreed on in your yard is what gets built.
Fontana's city business license
The city requires every business working inside its limits to hold a Fontana business license, even one based elsewhere like us in Rialto, so it's fair to ask any contractor about theirs.
Done once, not twice
A wall that has to be redone costs a family twice, so if a wall is past patching I'll tell you and price the rebuild instead of a fix that won't hold.
Masonry services for Fontana homes
Chimney repair
Loose brick, a cracked crown, which is the concrete cap on top, and open mortar joints are the usual calls, and we rebuild what's loose rather than smearing mortar over it.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints have gone sandy or sunk back from the brick face, we grind them out to an even depth and pack in fresh mortar so the wall sheds water again.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose brick gets cut out one piece at a time and replaced with brick matched as closely as we can find in size and color.
Driveway pavers
We dig out the old driveway, compact a gravel base and set pavers on it, because the base, not the paver, decides whether the drive stays flat under your cars.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps up or down, we build block retaining walls with gravel and drainage behind them, because water trapped behind a wall is what usually pushes it out of line.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and block that's stained, worn or patched over the years gets cleaned, repointed and repaired so it reads as one wall again instead of a quilt of fixes.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds in brick or stone, laying out the firebox, hearth and face with you before we start so it fits the room you actually have.
Stone veneer installation
We set thin stone over block walls, columns and the lower walls of a house, laying the pieces out on the ground first so the pattern looks natural once it's up.
Concrete block walls
Most Fontana calls are for block walls between yards, new or replacing one that leans, and we start with a proper footing because that's usually where a failing wall went wrong.
Foundation block wall installation
We build the block walls a garage, addition or raised floor sits on, filling the hollow cells with grout and steel where the plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base for grills, counters and bars, then finish it in stone or brick, leaving openings for gas, power and cabinet doors where you need them.
Walkway construction
Walkways from the driveway to the door or out to the back yard, in pavers, brick or stone, set on a packed base and sloped slightly so water runs off.
Brick wall installation
We lay brick garden walls, planters and columns with level rows and tight, tooled joints, the details you'll look at every day long after we've packed up.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fit by hand piece by piece, which takes longer than block but gives you a wall with real weight to it.
Brick pointing
For smaller patches of worn mortar, like a few rows on a planter or the front steps, we repoint just those joints and match the mortar color so the fix doesn't stand out.
Get a written estimate for your Fontana job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I walk the job with you, measure and take photos, then give you a free written estimate with no pressure to book.
Send a photo if you can
A picture of the wall, chimney or yard gives me a head start on the job, though I still measure everything on site before I put a number on it.
A straight yes or no
If a job isn't worth doing, I'll say so at the walk-through rather than leave you waiting on an estimate for something you shouldn't buy.
Prefer to call
Call (909) 546-5001 instead of filling out the form. Our hours run seven days a week, until 10 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends.
Fontana permit questions before a masonry job
Here's what Fontana homeowners usually ask us about permits and paperwork before a wall, chimney or patio job gets started.
Who can sign for a building permit in Fontana?
Once the permit fees are paid, only the contractor signing on record or the property owner can sign for it. Anyone else needs their notarized written permission. The city's permit page says an owner who gets a permit for a contractor's work takes on the liability, including taxes and personal injury. That's one reason we handle the application when your job needs one.
Do I need my neighbor's permission to build a block wall on the property line in Fontana?
Yes, when the wall needs a city permit and is built directly on the property line. For fences and walls in that spot, the city's permit steps call for a signed Neighbor Authorization. If you just bought the house, the city also asks for proof of ownership. On the walk-through we'll mark where the wall goes so you can talk with your neighbor early.
Can I apply for a building permit online in Fontana?
The city's permit office encourages applicants to set up an account on the Build Fontana Public Portal, and it takes permit payments online. Each transaction carries a service fee, or a flat $3.00 if you pay by ACH, which is a direct bank transfer. In person, the permit counter at 8353 Sierra Avenue is open Monday through Thursday and closed every Friday.
Cities we serve for masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in other nearby cities too. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Get your Fontana masonry job priced
Call (909) 546-5001 or send the form, and I'll come look at your wall, chimney or yard project and tell you plainly what it needs.