Masonry contractor in Aliso Viejo - brick, stone and walls that suit your house
Elite Laguna Niguel Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Aliso Viejo, CA. We repair brick, chimneys and mortar joints and build block walls, retaining walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens for homes across the city.
How we handle masonry jobs in Aliso Viejo
I learned to lay brick and stone handing bricks to my dad on his job sites, and I started this business in Laguna Niguel in 2017. Aliso Viejo is one of the cities around it we work in, along with Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa. I come out myself to look at your job, and my crew and I do the work together.
Price here mostly comes down to the job's size, the brick, block or stone you pick, how much old work comes out and how easy your back yard is to reach. The schedule turns on permits, inspections and anything that has to come first, like an HOA letter or an engineer's plans. You'll get your own figure in my written estimate.
Building permits in Aliso Viejo go through the city's Building & Safety department, and when your job needs one, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections. We're fully licensed and insured. The city also runs its own business registration, so it's a fair thing to ask about with any contractor you're weighing.
Masonry services we offer in Aliso Viejo
Every project we take on in Aliso Viejo starts with one of these services. Follow a link to see how we handle that kind of job.
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through a block or concrete foundation, or a corner has started to settle, we find what's moving it before we patch anything.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap on top, or mortar washing out near the roofline usually mean a chimney needs work. We rebuild what's failed and match what's sound.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
If the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy or recessed, tuckpointing cleans out the worn joints and refills them so the wall sheds water again.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
A few cracked, flaking or loose bricks don't mean a whole new wall. We cut out the damaged ones and set replacements picked to match the rest.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
Pavers suit a driveway when you want a surface you can lift and reset in sections. Most of the work is in the base we build underneath.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a slope is pushing into your yard, a retaining wall holds the soil back. The buried footing and the drainage behind it decide how long it stands.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked and patched over the years can be brought back with careful cleaning, repairs and mortar that suits the old material.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
If you want a new fireplace inside or a masonry one out on the patio, we lay up the firebox, surround and hearth in brick or stone.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or manufactured stone set over a wall. It works on a plain front, a column or a fireplace face.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
For a property line wall or a sturdy garden wall, block is the workhorse. We build it on a solid footing and fill its cores where needed.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Where an addition, garage or raised floor needs a block foundation wall, we lay it on the footing so the house above has something straight to sit on.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
If the grill has been sitting on the patio for years, we build the block base, counters and stone or brick finish around it.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A walkway from the drive to the door or out to the side yard can be pavers, brick, stone or concrete. We grade it so water runs off.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
When you want a garden wall, a low seat wall or brick to match the house, we lay it by hand and finish every joint.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits steps, wall caps, columns and planters when you want something heavier than brick. Each piece gets shaped and fitted on site.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
Brick pointing is the touch-up side of mortar work, filling cracked or missing joints in spots before water gets behind the brick and the damage spreads.
Learn more about Brick pointing
When an older wall needs more than a repair
Start with the mortar, because it tells you a lot. If a few joints are cracked or sandy and the bricks are sound, brick pointing or a round of tuckpointing usually takes care of it. When the bricks themselves are flaking or loose across a wide area, it's past a patch.
A wall that leans, a crack that keeps opening or a chimney that's pulling away from the house means something underneath is moving, and pointing won't fix that. That's when we talk about masonry restoration or rebuilding a section on a new footing. I'd rather tell you early than sell you a quick fix that won't hold.
The yards and walls we work on in Aliso Viejo
The city's design criteria for building work list a rainfall rate of 2 inches per hour and Seismic Zone D and E. In plain terms, buildings here are planned for hard downpours and real ground shaking, and masonry is heavy, so both show up in how we build a wall.
On a retaining wall, hard rain is what tests the drainage, so where a wall holds back a slope we put gravel and a drain behind it. On a block wall, the steel and grout inside do the real work when the ground moves, more than the face you see.
Smaller jobs get the same look underneath. If a planter has a cracked joint or a chimney is losing mortar, I'll check what's moving or letting water in before I write up the fix, because the cause decides the repair.
What to have ready before an estimate in Aliso Viejo
Walk your walls first
Before I come out, walk your walls, chimney and patio and note every crack, loose brick or sandy joint you find. We'll go over them together, and you'll know what to keep an eye on afterward.
Watch where the water goes
Next time it rains, watch where water runs off your roof, slope and driveway, and take a few photos. Puddles at the base of a wall or a soggy spot behind it tell me a lot about drainage before I pull out a tape.
Pull out any old paperwork
If you have old plans, past repair invoices or photos from when the wall or patio went in, set them aside for me. Knowing what's behind a wall or under a slab, and who worked on it last, takes guesswork out of the estimate.
Common questions about masonry in Aliso Viejo
When does a paver or concrete project in Aliso Viejo need a Water Quality permit?
The city's permit application calls for a Water Quality permit when a project disturbs 250 cubic feet or more of soil or hard surface, or covers 250 square feet of flat work like pavers or concrete. Stockpiling dirt in front of your property brings it in too. I'll check your job against those numbers when I come out.
What hours can a masonry crew work in Aliso Viejo?
The city lists construction hours as Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Construction isn't allowed on Sundays or federal holidays, so we plan the work around those days.
How do I book or cancel a building inspection in Aliso Viejo?
Inspections are booked through the city's Customer Self-Service portal with a portal account, and requests made before 4 p.m. are set for the next business day unless another day is specified. Cancellations go by phone to the Building Department at 949-425-2540, between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. When we handle your permit, we line up the inspections for you.
Who holds the building permit for my masonry job in Aliso Viejo?
A city permit is issued in the name of either the licensed contractor or the property owner, and that permit holder is responsible and liable for the construction. It's worth deciding on purpose, so we'll talk through whose name goes on it when we go over your estimate.
Do I need a permit to haul away old brick and concrete in Aliso Viejo?
On a residential project, the city requires a Construction and Demolition permit once total waste goes over 3.4 pounds per square foot of construction area. Applicants also initial a statement that CR&R is the only hauler permitted to haul waste from the city, which matters when an old wall or patio is coming out.
Tell us about your Aliso Viejo masonry job
Tell us what you're seeing, by form or phone. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
(949) 312-6076Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM