Masonry contractor in Mission Viejo - brick, stone and block done right
Elite Laguna Niguel Concrete & Masonry repairs and builds brick, stone and block work in Mission Viejo, from tired mortar joints and chimneys to retaining walls, walkways and the backyard projects you've been putting off.
Our masonry work in Mission Viejo
I've been a masonry contractor in Laguna Niguel, CA since 2017, and Mission Viejo is one of the cities around it where my crew and I build and repair brick, stone and block. I learned the trade handing bricks to my dad, and I still come out myself to see every job before I price it.
The price depends on the size of the job, the material you pick, how much old work has to come out and how easy the work is to reach. The schedule depends on whether a permit or an HOA letter has to come first, and on how deep the footing has to go. After I look, you get a written estimate with your numbers.
We do the same work next door in Laguna Hills and Lake Forest, and down the coast in San Clemente. Wherever you are around here, I'm the one who comes out, and my crew and I do the work together.
Masonry services we offer in Mission Viejo
Every job we take on in Mission Viejo starts with one of these services. Follow the links to see how each one works and what it involves.
Foundation repair
If a crack keeps widening along the base of your house or a door has started sticking, we look at the footing and repair what's actually moving.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
Loose bricks at the top, a cracked cap or stains running down the side usually mean water is getting in. We rebuild what's failing and seal it.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
When mortar joints have gone sandy or recessed, we grind out the old mortar and fill the joints with a matched color and a thin finishing line.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks don't mean a whole new wall. We cut out the damaged ones and set replacements that match size and color.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
For a driveway that's cracked past patching, pavers on a well-packed base give you a surface where a single broken unit can be lifted and replaced.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a slope creeps into your yard, we build a retaining wall with drain rock behind it so water drains away instead of pushing on it.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Older brick and stone often need several fixes at once. Restoration brings back the joints, faces and caps so the wall looks like one piece again.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
If you want a fireplace inside or a fire feature out back, we build the firebox, surround and hearth to fit the space and how you'll use it.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer can dress up a plain block wall, a chimney or a house front. We prep the backing first, because that's what keeps the stone attached.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls make good property lines and side yards when they're built on a real footing with steel and grout in the hollow cores.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Where a room addition, garage or raised floor needs a block foundation wall, we lay it on the footing to the plans and get it ready for inspection.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
If you've been planning a grill island or bar, we build the block base, the countertop support and the stone or brick finish around your appliances.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A walkway that's heaved, cracked or turns into a puddle after rain usually needs a new base. We dig out, pack the ground and lay brick, stone or pavers.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
We build brick walls for gardens, entries and property lines, laid on a proper footing with joints that suit the brick already on your house.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone takes patience, since every piece is a different shape. We fit stone walls, steps and columns by hand so the joints stay tight and even.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or washed out, pointing fills them with fresh mortar that's softer than the brick, so the joint wears instead of the brick.
Learn more about Brick pointing
When an old wall needs more than a patch
I like showing homeowners how to tell for themselves. If a few joints have gone sandy or a couple of bricks have cracked, that's usually brick pointing or a spot brick repair. Press a key into the mortar, and if it crumbles in one corner and holds everywhere else, the wall itself is usually sound.
It's a bigger job when the cracks run in a stair step, the wall leans, or the mortar's soft from top to bottom. Then I'm looking at tuckpointing across the whole face or masonry restoration, and sometimes at the footing underneath. I'd rather tell you that up front than sell you a quick fix that won't hold.
The walls and yards we see in Mission Viejo
A lot of homes here belong to the Lake Mission Viejo Association, a private recreational HOA with over 25,000 homes. If your HOA reviews changes to walls, fronts or yards, its letter may have to come first, and I'll tell you early so you can plan for it.
Where a block wall cap has cracked or a chimney is losing mortar near the top, the fix is usually small if it's caught early. Water gets in through those spots first, so I'll point them out while I'm there.
Where a yard slopes, the job is usually about water. A retaining wall or planter only holds as long as the water behind it has somewhere to go, so we plan the drainage before the first block goes down.
What to have ready before I come out
Photos and what you've noticed
Snap a few photos of the wall, chimney or yard, and jot down what you've noticed and when it started. A crack that's growing tells me something different from one that's sat the same for years.
Property lines and access
Know where your property line runs, especially for a wall you share with a neighbor, and it helps to talk with them first. A narrow side yard or a small gate changes how we bring in block, stone and mortar.
A look you like
Look around for brick, stone or block you like, on your own house or a neighbor's. Matching what's already there is part of the job, so a photo of a color or joint you like helps me bring the right samples.
Masonry questions from Mission Viejo homeowners
Do I need a permit for a masonry project in Mission Viejo?
You need one when the job builds, enlarges, alters, repairs, moves or demolishes a structure, because the city's building official issues permits for that work. The code exempts some work, so Mission Viejo Building Services can tell you where yours falls. When a permit's needed, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections.
How soon can I get a building inspection in Mission Viejo?
Inspections in Mission Viejo happen the next business day, as long as the request goes in before 4:00 PM the day before. The city handles both permits and inspections online. On a permitted job, we schedule the inspections so you don't have to keep track of them.
How do I check if a masonry contractor is licensed in California?
The city tells homeowners to call the California State License Board at 800-321-CSLB, and that's where you look up any contractor. We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to give you what you need to check us before you sign anything.
Does Mission Viejo require a business license for contractors?
No, the City of Mission Viejo doesn't require a business license. That means a city license isn't something to ask a contractor for here, so the state license check is the one that tells you whether they're licensed.
What makes a masonry job in Mission Viejo cost more or less?
The biggest swings come from the material and the prep. Natural stone takes longer to fit than block or pavers, and a job that needs old work torn out or a new footing dug costs more than one that builds on sound work. I'll walk you through the options on site.
Tell us about your Mission Viejo masonry job
Send a photo through the form or call with what you're seeing. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free written estimate with no obligation.
(949) 312-6076Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM