Repairing worn or damaged masonry
When mortar joints wash out or bricks work loose, a careful repair matched to the old work keeps water out and lets the wall look like it always belonged there.
Discuss your projectMasonry that holds up around your home in Yorba Linda, CA
Optimum Yorba Linda Concrete & Masonry repairs and builds brick, block, stone and concrete work around your home and yard, and our crew cleans up properly at the end of each day.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Two reasons homeowners call a mason
Most of our calls start one of two ways, with something cracked or loose that needs a proper repair, or with a new wall, walk or patio you'd like built the right way.
Building something new outside
A garden wall, block fence, paver driveway or outdoor kitchen should look right and stay put, and that starts with the footing and base we set before the first row goes on.
Discuss your projectHow we handle your masonry job
You deal with me start to finish
I come out to look at your job and write the estimate, and I'm on site to check the work, so the person who saw your job makes sure it's done right.
Cause found before a repair is priced
Before I price a repair, I look for what caused the damage, whether that's water, settling or poor work underneath, so your money goes to fixing the problem rather than hiding it.
A smaller repair when it will do
Because I've done every part of this work myself, if pointing a few joints or replacing a handful of bricks will solve it, I'll tell you that instead of selling a bigger job.
Masonry services in Yorba Linda, CA
Optimum Yorba Linda Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor in Yorba Linda, CA, with 16 services covering repairs to the brick, block and stone you already have and new walls, walks and fireplaces built the right way. The price usually turns on the size of the job, the material you pick, how much old work has to come out and how easy the spot is for us to reach. The schedule depends mostly on whether the city wants a permit and inspections, and on finding brick or stone that matches. I'll give you your own figure at the estimate, once I've seen the job.
Foundation repair
We repair cracked and settling block and concrete foundations, starting with what's moving the ground or holding water against the wall, so the fix deals with the cause and not just the crack.
Chimney repair
For a leaning, cracked or leaking chimney, we rebuild loose brick, replace worn mortar and repair the concrete crown that sheds rain off the top of the brick.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn joints, refill them with mortar tinted to match the brick, then run a thin contrasting line along each joint so older brick looks sharp and even again.
Brick repair
When a few bricks crack, flake or work loose, we cut them out and set replacements matched for size, color and texture, so the repair blends into the rest of the wall.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway is only as good as what's under it, so we dig out, lay and pack a gravel base before setting pavers in the pattern and color you pick.
Retaining wall construction
We build retaining walls that hold back a slope in your yard, with a proper footing and drainage behind the wall so water runs away instead of pushing against it.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's weathered, stained or patched over the years gets cleaned, repaired and refilled with mortar suited to the original, so it looks cared for rather than redone.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and patios, sizing the opening, hearth and chimney together so the fire draws well and the finished piece suits the space.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a wall, column or fireplace the look of solid stone with thin pieces set over a prepared backing, and we lay them so the joints and colors look natural.
Concrete block walls
Block walls are a common choice for property lines and side yards, and we set them on a solid footing with steel and concrete fill inside the block to keep them straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised floors, we lay the block foundation walls the building sits on, set true and level on the footing so the framing above starts square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens and barbecue islands, leaving room for the grill and the gas or electric lines other trades run.
Walkway construction
A new walkway in brick, pavers, stone or concrete gets a packed base and a slight slope so rain runs off, and we keep the edges tight so the path stays even.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, planters and low screen walls, keeping every row level and finishing each joint by hand so the wall looks as neat up close as from the street.
Stone masonry
Natural stone takes patience, since each piece is fitted by hand, and we use it for walls, steps, columns and borders where you want a solid, lasting look.
Brick pointing
Pointing is the plain repair for mortar that's gone sandy or sunk back, where we scrape out the soft joints and pack in fresh mortar before water starts loosening the brick.
A small masonry crew that learned by hand
I started out as a helper on a small masonry crew, mixing mortar and carrying block, and learned the trade from the masons I worked under. I opened this business in Yorba Linda in 2017, and today most of our calls come from homeowners who want a repair done properly or a new wall built the right way.
What I care about most is work that still holds up years after we've gone, because a mason's name stays on every wall. If you'd like to know more about how we work, you can read about me and our crew.
Our own crew of masons
Our own masons and helpers do the work rather than another company we hand your job to, so the crew in your yard is one I know and have worked beside.
Based in Yorba Linda, working nearby
We're based in Yorba Linda and work in many of the cities around it, including Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Irvine and Norwalk, with the same care on each job.
Licensed and insured on every job
We're licensed and insured, and the promise we make is the same whether it's a few bricks or a new wall, satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate
Send us a few details about your job and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out, look it over and write your estimate, with no obligation.
I look at the job in person
Estimates are done on site, because a cracked wall or a sloped yard can't be judged properly from a photo, and you can ask me anything while I'm there.
No pressure to go ahead
The estimate costs nothing and comes with no obligation, so take your time, compare it with others and call us back when you're ready.
Permits sorted before we start
We check with the city's building office before work begins, and if your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspections so the city side doesn't catch you off guard.
Masonry finishes and layouts to consider
These sample photos show brick, block, stone and paver finishes, joint styles and layouts you might like to talk over when I visit.
Questions about masonry work in Yorba Linda
Here are plain answers to the questions homeowners most often ask me about permits, repairs and scheduling before they book a masonry job.
Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in Yorba Linda?
A short wall may not need one. The city's posted exemption list says a retaining wall up to 4 feet, footing included, needs no building permit unless it carries extra load from above or holds back soil sloping up more than 1 foot for every 2 feet back. Outside those limits, we check with the city's Building Division and handle the permit.
Does a concrete block wall need a permit in Yorba Linda?
A low one may not, but most property line walls are taller than the limit. The city's exemption list covers masonry and concrete fences up to 3 feet high, measured from the lowest finished ground beside the wall, and zoning height limits still apply. Exempt or not, the wall still has to meet the codes, so we build it the same careful way.
Does a new fireplace need a permit in Yorba Linda?
Plan on one. Fireplaces are on the list of work the city issues permits for, along with additions, fences and other projects. When yours needs a permit, we fill out the paperwork and book the inspections, so you don't have to sort out the city side yourself.
Should I repair my brick wall or have it rebuilt?
Usually a repair will do. Cracked bricks, loose caps and worn joints can most often be fixed in place, while a wall that leans, has a footing that's moved or has failed along most of its length may be worth rebuilding. I'll tell you which I'd choose for your wall, and why, once I've seen it.
Can you match the old brick and mortar on my house?
Usually close enough that the repair blends in. We match brick for size, color and texture and tint the mortar to the old joints, and I'll show you options before we start. Some older brick isn't made anymore, so if an exact match isn't possible, I'll say so plainly and suggest where similar or reused brick will look best.
How soon can you start a masonry project in Yorba Linda?
That depends mostly on whether your job needs a permit. Work the city's list leaves exempt can usually be scheduled soon after you accept the estimate, while permitted work starts once the city approves it, with the inspections it calls for along the way. I'll tell you what to expect when I write your estimate.
Tell us about your masonry project
Call (714) 386-7680 or send your project details through our contact form, and I'll come out, look it over and give you a free estimate.