Joints that crumble or wash out
Mortar that turns sandy or falls out of the joints lets rain soak into the wall behind it, so the sooner it's repointed, the fewer bricks usually need replacing.
Brick repair in Yorba Linda CA - fixes that blend in with the rest of your wall
Crumbling mortar joints or chipped, flaking bricks? We find what's causing it, fix that first, and repair the wall so it matches.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What brick repair involves on your house
Brick repair in Yorba Linda means replacing worn mortar with new mortar matched to the old, which masons call repointing, and fixing bricks that have chipped or started to flake, so your wall sheds water again and looks like one piece.
The price moves with how many square feet need new mortar or new brick, how high the work sits, how hard your brick is to match, and whether a downspout or drainage problem has to be fixed first. The schedule turns on that same drainage work and on the weather, because fresh mortar cures best out of heavy rain and hard afternoon heat. I'll measure the damage when I come out, so your estimate is for your wall and not a guess.
We're Optimum Yorba Linda Concrete & Masonry, in business in Yorba Linda since 2017 and working in many of the cities around it, including Placentia, Fullerton, Orange, Irvine and Norwalk. When a job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspections, so you aren't left dealing with the city on your own.
I look at every job myself
I come out to see each wall and write the estimate, so the person who measured your damage is the same one checking our crew's joints before we call the work finished.
Our own masons do the work
The repair is done by our own crew of masons and helpers, not a crew hired for the day, so the people on your wall know how I want the joints finished.
Cleaned up at the end of each day
We sweep up mortar dust and broken brick and leave the work area tidy at the end of each day, because you're still living at the house while we work.
How we repair brick, and why in that order
If water is what's washing out the mortar, we fix the downspout or the drainage first, because new mortar laid under the same stream of water will wash out the same way. I look at the wall from the gutter down to the ground before I write anything, since the damage usually points straight to where the water comes from.
Once the water is dealt with, our crew removes the loose mortar back to solid material, cleans the joints and packs in new mortar in layers, so it cures evenly rather than shrinking away from the brick. We match the color, the texture and the shape of your old joints, and where a brick has chipped or flaked badly, we cut it out and set a replacement that's as close a match as we can find.
Sometimes the brick is only part of the trouble. If a wall holds back soil and has started to lean, new joints won't stop it, and I'll tell you that plainly and talk with you about retaining wall construction instead. If the loose brick is edging along a drive that's settling, the lasting fix may sit with the driveway pavers and the base under them.
Where brick usually needs repair
Chipped or flaking brick faces
Once a brick's hard outer face chips or flakes, the softer inside wears faster, so a few damaged bricks are usually worth replacing before more of the face comes away.
Garden walls and brick fences
Yorba Linda's zoning code sets height limits for masonry fences, so if you'd like to raise a garden wall while we're repairing it, I'll check how tall it can stand first.
Chimneys and fireplace brick
A chimney takes more weather than any other brick on the house, and loose bricks up high can fall, so it's worth having crumbling joints at the top looked at early.
Get a written estimate for your brick repair
Send the form with photos of the damage. We'll reply within one business day to set a time, and I'll come out to write your free estimate on site, with no obligation.
Photos of the damage
A close photo of the worst joints or bricks and one from farther back help me see whether it's surface wear or something wider before I come out.
Where it sits on the property
Tell me whether it's a garden wall, a chimney, a planter or the house itself, and what's near it, such as a downspout or a sprinkler that hits the wall.
Its rough size in square feet
A rough measure is fine, because I'll take exact measurements on site. It helps me plan the visit and bring the right samples to match your mortar color.
Brick and masonry finish examples
These photos show joint profiles, mortar colors, brick blends and wall layouts you can point to when we talk about your repair.
Questions homeowners ask about brick repair
Here are plain answers to what Yorba Linda homeowners usually ask me about cost, permits, mortar and stains before we repair their brick.
How much does brick repair cost in Yorba Linda?
Brick wall repair for chipped or flaking bricks usually costs about $20 to $40 per square foot across the US, so treat that as a national guide rather than our price. I'll measure your wall and give you your own figure when I come out. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Why does the white bloom on my brick wall keep coming back?
A white bloom that keeps coming back most likely means water is getting into the wall and staying there. That bloom, which masons call efflorescence, tends to show up soon after a wall is built as it dries out, but when it returns later on, the question is where the water gets in. We look for that source before we touch the mortar.
Who can do a small brick repair job in California?
In California, someone without a contractor's license can only take small jobs that stay within the state's $1,000 limit for minor work and need no permit. They also can't employ anyone, so a larger job, one that needs a permit or one done with a crew calls for a licensed contractor. We're licensed and insured, and our own masons do the work.
Do I need a permit for brick repair in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda requires a permit for most construction or repair work the code covers, and its list names fences and fireplaces, not brick repair, so I check each job with the city's Building Division first. Work exempt from a permit still has to meet the codes and city, county and state rules. If you'd like to ask the division yourself, it now works by appointment rather than walk-in.
What mortar should be used to repair a historic brick house?
On a historic brick house, a high-strength masonry cement mortar is generally not recommended, because it can damage the old masonry. That's the advice of federal preservation guidance written for historic buildings, which also says testing old, unweathered mortar can suggest a mix that fits. On a newer house, we read it as a general guide.
How long does brick repointing last?
Professional repointing can give results lasting up to 30 years, so it's a repair you plan in decades rather than a yearly chore. How close a wall gets to that depends a good deal on keeping water off the joints, which is why we sort out drainage first, and on using a mortar that suits the brick.
Other masonry work that often goes with brick repair
Tell us about your brick wall
Call (714) 386-7680 any day until 10 PM, or send the form, while loose joints are still a small repair.