Foundation repair
We dig out around cracked or settling footings, find what's moving them, and rebuild or reinforce that section, because patching a crack without fixing the cause just brings it back.
Masonry Contractor in Muscoy, CA - Block Walls and Stonework for One-Acre Lots
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Rialto, CA. We build and repair block walls, brick, stone, pavers and chimneys for homes on Muscoy's wide residential lots, from the property line to the patio.
What masonry work looks like in Muscoy
Muscoy is unincorporated county land, and the City of San Bernardino surrounds it on the north, east and south. Each has its own permit office, so the first thing I'll ask you to confirm is whether your address sits in unincorporated Muscoy or inside San Bernardino city limits. On the county side, San Bernardino County serves Muscoy through its Land Use Services Virtual Counter.
We're based in Rialto and work across the cities around it, Colton included, and what sets Muscoy apart is room. Most of the land set aside for single homes here has a one-acre minimum lot, so a property-line wall runs much longer than on a tract lot, driveways and walks stretch farther, and there's often space out back for a grill island or stone planters.
What moves the price is mostly how long and tall the wall is, how much digging and hauling the yard needs, and whether you pick block, brick or stone. The schedule turns on whether the job needs a county permit and inspections, and on how easily materials get to your place. My written estimate lays out what we'll do and why.
We file the permit when there is one
When your job needs a permit, we handle the application with the office that covers your address and we're there for the inspections. If I'm not sure one's needed, I check before we start.
Flat ground with a few hills
Most of Muscoy is flat, so walls and paths usually sit on level footings. The small hills near First Avenue and Duffy Street are where we plan for retaining walls and drainage.
Getting materials north of Cable Creek
The Cable Creek channel cuts off the north end, which you reach only from Cajon Boulevard on unpaved Fifth Street, so I plan how block, stone and a mixer reach your yard.
Masonry services we offer Muscoy homeowners
Chimney repair
Loose brick near the top of a chimney is the usual call, so we take down and relay the bad rows, repoint the rest and reset the cap to keep water out.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn, sandy mortar to an even depth and pack in fresh mortar matched to the old color, so a brick wall or house front stays tight without being rebuilt.
Brick repair
When a few bricks have cracked or worked loose, we cut them out and set matching brick in fresh mortar, so a mostly sound wall doesn't have to come down.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit a long driveway because we pack a solid base under them, and a damaged section can be lifted and relaid instead of broken out and poured again.
Retaining wall construction
On sloped parts of a yard, we build block retaining walls with a proper footing, gravel and drains behind them, because trapped water is what pushes most of these walls over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's faded, stained or crumbling at the joints, we clean it gently, repoint and replace only the damaged pieces, so the wall keeps its original look.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds, indoors or out on the patio, lining the inside with firebrick made to take the heat and facing it in your choice of brick or stone.
Stone veneer installation
We put up thin stone on house fronts, columns and planters over wire lath and a scratch coat, the mortar base that holds it, so the stone stays put for years.
Concrete block walls
Property-line and privacy walls are a common block job on larger lots, and we set them on a footing with steel and grout in the cells so long runs stay straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised floors, we lay block foundation walls on a footing, with rebar and grout where the plans call for it, ready for the framers to build on.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A big backyard leaves room for a grill island, so we build the block base, set in the grill and finish it in brick or stone to match the house.
Walkway construction
We build walks to the door, side yard or back gate in pavers, brick or concrete, on a packed base and pitched slightly so water runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
We lay brick garden walls, entry walls and pillars on a footing sized for the wall's height, with a solid cap on top because that's where water gets in first.
Stone masonry
We build natural stone walls, steps, planters and fire pits, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the weight rests on stone, not on mortar alone.
Brick pointing
When only the face of the mortar is worn, we rake out the joints and refill them with matching mortar, a lighter job than full tuckpointing that keeps water out of the wall.
Get a written estimate for your Muscoy project
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out, walk the job with you, measure and take photos, then give you a free written estimate with no obligation.
I come out myself
I'm the one who comes out to price your job, and I'm on site running our crew when we build, so the person who wrote the estimate is the one watching the work.
A straight yes or no
If a wall can be repaired, I'll tell you, and if it's past saving or not worth the money, I'll say that too, so you're not left wondering where things stand.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, because I'd rather build a wall once and right than have you pay for it twice.
Muscoy masonry questions about permits and licenses
Here are plain answers to what Muscoy homeowners usually want settled about permits, licenses and who can do the work.
Who issues building permits for a home in Muscoy, CA?
San Bernardino County Building and Safety issues permits for homes in unincorporated Muscoy, and its list covers structural repairs, additions and demolition. If your address is inside San Bernardino city limits, the city's Building and Safety Division issues it instead and requires permits for structural work, with minor exceptions. County permits are also available through the county's EZ Online Permitting website.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in Muscoy?
A block wall over 6 ft. tall is on the county's permit list, and grading of 100 cubic yards or more, or on a slope steeper than 2:1, needs approved grading plans. County pages don't all give the same wall and grading limits, so check current values with Building and Safety. A job with no other permit still needs an erosion control permit before work starts.
When does a masonry contractor need a license in California?
A contractor needs a license from the California Contractors State License Board to build or alter a structure when the project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or has contracts adding up to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The license has to be in place before they bid on the job, so ask for the number up front.
Does San Bernardino County issue a business license for contractors working in Muscoy?
No, the county issues no business licenses for businesses working in unincorporated areas like Muscoy, and there's no license that covers the whole county. A business working inside an incorporated city follows that city's licensing rules instead. For your job, the license worth asking about is the contractor's state license.
Cities where we do masonry work
These cities have their own pages on our site, but they aren't the only places we work. If yours isn't listed, call (909) 546-5001 or send the form and ask.
Get your Muscoy masonry job looked at
Call (909) 546-5001 or send the form while it's still a few loose bricks, since that's cheaper to fix than a wall that's come down.