Foundation repair
We fix cracked and settling block or brick foundations by finding the cause first, so the repair matches what the ground and the footing are actually doing under your house.
Masonry Contractor in Riverside, CA - Block Walls, Brick and Stone Done Once
Fieldstone Rialto Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs block walls, retaining walls, brick, stone, pavers and chimneys for homeowners in Riverside, CA. We're based nearby in Rialto, and I'm on site running the work our crew does.
What masonry work in Riverside usually involves
We're a masonry contractor in Rialto, CA, and we work in the cities around it, including Bloomington and Grand Terrace, along with Riverside. The calls here are what you'd expect from a big city with a mix of houses: block walls leaning along tract home lot lines, sloped backyards that need a retaining wall to hold a patio, and older brick chimneys and planters with mortar turning to sand.
The City of Riverside issues building permits and requires one for most construction, which includes building, altering or repairing a structure. The city's exempt list is mostly finish work like painting, tiling and counter tops, so it doesn't settle whether your wall or chimney job needs one. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application with the city and we're there for the inspections.
What moves the price is the size of the wall or the area, the material you pick, how deep the footing goes, how much old masonry has to come out first and how easy it is to get the crew and materials into your yard. The schedule turns on whether the city wants plans reviewed, since some permits go out the same day at the counter and others don't, and on getting materials delivered. Your written estimate spells out what we'll do and why.
Built once, built right
A wall that has to be redone costs a family twice, so we put the time into the footing and the prep, the parts you won't see once the wall is up.
An honest yes or no
If a cracked wall only needs repointing, I'll tell you that, and if it isn't worth saving, I'll tell you that too, so you're not paying to patch something that's coming down anyway.
I'm on site running it
Our crew does the work and I'm on site running it, so questions about your wall get answered on the spot by the person who wrote the estimate.
Masonry work we do for Riverside homes
Chimney repair
Loose brick, a cracked cap on top and open mortar joints on older chimneys let water into the stack, so we rebuild what's failing and repoint the rest.
Tuckpointing
When mortar between bricks turns sandy or falls out, we grind out the worn joints and pack in fresh mortar matched in color, so the wall stays tight without new brick.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks on planters, steps and house walls get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, so the patch doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
We dig out, build a compacted base and lay pavers for driveways that carry cars every day, since a thin base is what makes pavers sink and rock under tires.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped yards often need a wall to hold a level patio, so we build on a proper footing with drainage behind it to keep the soil from pushing the wall over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone around Riverside homes can be brought back by cleaning, repointing and replacing only the damaged pieces, which keeps the original look and costs less than tearing it down.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and plan the opening, the hearth and the chimney together, because a fireplace that doesn't draw right fills the room with smoke.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer dresses up stucco walls, columns and fireplace fronts, and we prep and back the surface first so the stone bonds tight instead of popping loose later.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines are common on tract homes here, and we build ours on a solid footing with steel and grout in the cells so they stand up straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised floors we lay the block foundation wall the framing sits on, set square and level, because a mistake down there shows up in the walls above.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens and grill islands, leaving room for the gas, power and water lines your other trades will run.
Walkway construction
We build brick, stone, paver and concrete walkways from the driveway to the door or around the side yard, graded so water runs off instead of pooling at your step.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden walls, planters and screen walls get laid with even joints and a footing sized for the wall, so they look clean from the street and don't lean.
Stone masonry
We set natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, picking and fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the work looks like it belongs there.
Brick pointing
Small runs of cracked or missing mortar on steps, sills and planters get cleaned out and filled before water works in behind the brick and turns a small fix into a rebuild.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Riverside home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. The estimate is free and done on site, and there's no pressure to book.
Measurements and photos first
I walk the job with you, measure it and take photos, so the estimate is built on your actual yard and wall, not a guess over the phone.
A written estimate with the why
You get it in writing, with what we'll do and why we'd do it that way, so you can compare it side by side with anyone else's.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, so you know where you stand before anyone picks up a trowel.
Riverside masonry permit and license questions
Common questions Riverside homeowners have before a wall, chimney or paver job, answered from what the city's permit and license pages say.
Does a fence or garden wall need a permit in Riverside?
The city's permit exempt list says a fence not over seven feet high doesn't need a building permit. The Planning Division may still need to approve a fence in the front yard setback, the strip between your house and the street. Whether your block or brick wall counts as a fence is something I check with the city before we start.
Does a retaining wall in Riverside need a permit?
A retaining wall not over 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, doesn't need a permit from the city. That exemption ends if the wall carries extra load above it or holds back certain liquids. Since the footing counts, a wall that shows about three feet above ground can still be over the line.
Does a contractor based outside Riverside need a city business license?
It may, because a business doing business in Riverside needs a valid City Business License, and an older city finance page says businesses located outside the city limits may also be required to get one. For current details, check the city's business license page or ask the Business License Division, which answers questions about it.
Who can get a building permit in Riverside, the homeowner or the contractor?
Many types of permits can go to the property owner, the owner's authorized agent or an appropriately licensed contractor. Most applications need planning clearance before the building office does plan check, and a residential permit goes invalid if the work doesn't start within 12 months, so it's worth lining up the start date before the permit is issued.
Masonry contractor service areas
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and they aren't the only places we work. If your address isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Ask about your Riverside masonry project
Call (909) 546-5001 until 10 PM on weekdays or 9 PM on weekends, or send the form, and ask what permit steps your project needs.