Masonry Contractor in Newport Beach - Walls and Brickwork That Fit Your House
Elite Laguna Niguel Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Laguna Niguel, and in Newport Beach we repoint tired mortar, fix chimneys and brick, and build new walls, walkways and backyard masonry.
Brick, block and stone work in Newport Beach
By the city's count, Newport Beach has more than eight miles of beach, from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park, with Newport Bay right alongside. I started this business in Laguna Niguel in 2017, after years on my dad's crews, and we work here on chimneys, worn mortar and cracked brick, plus new walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
What moves the price here is the size of the job, the brick, block or stone you pick, how much old masonry has to come out, and whether the footing, the buried concrete a wall stands on, is sound. The schedule turns on whether a permit or an HOA letter has to come first. After I've looked, you get a written estimate with your own numbers.
Newport Beach is one of many Orange County cities we work in, along with Costa Mesa, Irvine and Fountain Valley. I come out myself to look at the job, and my crew and I do the work together, so the person who walked your yard is there when it's built.
What we build and fix in Newport Beach
Every project we take on in Newport Beach starts with one of these services. Follow the links to see how we handle each one.
Foundation repair
When a crack in your foundation keeps growing or a door starts sticking, we find out what's moving it before we patch anything, so the fix holds.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
Loose bricks at the top, a cracked crown, the concrete cap, or stains running down the side usually mean water's getting in. We rebuild what's failing.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
If the mortar joints on your brick look sandy or recessed, tuckpointing replaces the worn mortar and finishes each joint with a crisp line that sharpens the wall.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
A few cracked bricks, or faces that have flaked off, don't mean you need a new wall. We cut them out and set matching brick in their place.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
Pavers make sense when you want a driveway that can be lifted and reset instead of cracking across. The packed base underneath does most of the work.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a slope needs holding back, we build retaining walls on a solid footing with drainage behind, so water doesn't build up and push them over.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For older brick or stone that's worn but sound, restoration means cleaning, repointing and patching it carefully so it keeps the look you wanted to save.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
Thinking about a new fireplace inside or out? We build masonry fireplaces from the firebox up, and we'll talk through size, fuel and the surround with you first.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a plain wall or column the look of stone without the weight. It only lasts when the backing and drainage behind it are done right.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls are the go-to for a sturdy property line or garden wall. We set them on a real footing and grout the hollow cells where it counts.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
When an addition or a raised floor needs a block foundation, we lay it level, reinforced and ready for the framing crew to build on.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
If the grill has lived on the patio long enough, we build the counters, bases and bar in block, brick or stone to match the house.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A walkway is the first thing guests step on. We build paths in brick, stone or pavers on a packed base so they stay flat and shed water.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
We lay new brick walls by hand, from low garden walls to privacy walls, with joints tooled to match the brick already on your house.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone takes patience, since every piece gets fitted. We build stone walls, steps and columns, and repair old ones where stones have worked loose.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
When mortar crumbles but the bricks are fine, pointing is the fix. We rake out the worn joints and pack in mortar that suits the brick.
Learn more about Brick pointing
When old masonry needs more than a patch
If the trouble is a few cracked bricks or one patch of sandy mortar, a repair usually covers it. Scratch a joint with a key, and if it only crumbles in one spot, brick repair or a little brick pointing there is the right size of job.
When the mortar is soft all over, the wall has started to lean, or water keeps coming back after earlier fixes, patching just moves the problem. That's when we talk about masonry restoration or a rebuild from the footing, because I'd rather tell you now than sell you a fix that looks good for a year.
Homes and yards we see around Newport Beach
Around Newport Beach, people usually call us about the same things we see across Orange County. It might be a chimney dropping bits of brick, a block wall cracked along its joints, or a backyard where the walkway and outdoor kitchen have been on the list for years.
Before we plan a new wall here, it's worth checking the city's hazard maps, which cover coastal flood risk, landslide zones and liquefaction, where wet, loose ground can turn soft in a quake. If your lot falls in one, the footing and drainage may need more thought, and sometimes an engineer's plans come first.
Before your Newport Beach estimate, have these ready
The wall's history
If you know when the wall or chimney went up, or what's been patched before, tell me. Old photos of a crack help too, since they show me whether something's still moving or settled years ago.
Your HOA's rules
If your neighborhood has an HOA, find out whether it signs off on new walls, colors or materials. That letter can take a while, and I'd rather know about it early so it doesn't hold up the start.
Where the water goes
Next time it rains or the sprinklers run, notice where water pools against a wall or the house. Drainage decides how long most walls and walkways hold up, so what you've seen tells me a lot.
Questions Newport Beach homeowners ask us
Do I need a permit for a masonry wall in Newport Beach?
Most new masonry does, because the city's guidance says new construction needs a building permit from the Permit Center. The same guidance lists fences 3 1/2 feet or lower and walks 30 inches or less above grade as not needing one, though other agencies may still want a review. If it's needed, we handle the paperwork with the city.
Does a contractor from outside Newport Beach need a city business license?
Yes, the city says every business working in Newport Beach, including contractors based elsewhere, has to file for the city's business license tax before starting and pay it each year. That's separate from the state contractor license, which comes from the Contractors State License Board. We're fully licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask any contractor about both.
Who schedules building inspections for a home project in Newport Beach?
The property owner is responsible for making sure inspections happen at the right points, though the contractor can schedule them with the city. We line up the inspections on our jobs, and since the city usually wants a day or two of notice, we plan the work around them.
Can a mason match the old brick on my house?
Usually, yes, though it can take some hunting. I'll bring sample bricks and test mortar colors and sand until the joints sit right next to what's there, because a patch that stands out keeps looking like a patch.
What's the difference between tuckpointing and repointing brick?
Repointing means raking out worn mortar and packing in fresh, and tuckpointing goes a step further by adding a thin, crisp line along each joint for a sharper look. Both start the same way, and on older, softer brick we keep the new mortar softer than the brick so the joints wear instead of the bricks.
Tell us about your Newport Beach project
Send photos and a few words through the form, or call. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free written estimate, no obligation.
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