Foundation repair
We repair cracked and settled masonry foundations, starting by finding why the ground moved, because patching a crack without fixing the cause usually means seeing it open again.
Masonry contractor in Garden Grove, CA - block walls, brick repair and pavers
Optimum Yorba Linda Concrete & Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone work for homeowners in Garden Grove, from garden walls and repointed joints to paver driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
Masonry work on Garden Grove homes
Much of Garden Grove sits on flat ground, with established neighborhoods of single-story homes, and the masonry on those lots has usually had decades of sun and rain. On our jobs there, I mostly see block walls between yards that have started to lean, brick planters and chimneys with worn joints, and front walks or driveways that owners want to redo. We're a masonry contractor in Yorba Linda, CA, and we do the same work in Norwalk, Santa Ana and Anaheim.
The price moves with the size of the job, the material, whether an old wall has to come down first and how easily we can get block and mortar into your backyard, since many side yards are narrow. The schedule mostly turns on whether the job needs a permit from the city's Building & Safety Division, which applies state and local building rules to every structure in Garden Grove. You'll get your own figure in the written estimate.
Garden Grove also keeps its own business license form for contractors based in another city, as we are. The building office has a handout on flood area development requirements too, so some properties have extra rules to meet before anything new goes up.
Repairs that match the old work
When we repair older brick or block, we match the mortar color and joint shape as closely as we can, so the repair blends in rather than standing out on your wall.
Licensed, insured and our own crew
We're licensed and insured, and our own masons and helpers do the work with me on site checking it, so the standard holds from the footing to the cap.
A clean site every evening
Our crew cleans up properly at the end of each day, so your driveway and yard are clear for you and your neighbors while the work is still going on.
Masonry services we offer in Garden Grove
Chimney repair
On older homes we rebuild loose chimney crowns, replace cracked brick and repoint worn joints, so water stops getting into the chimney and loosening the masonry further.
Tuckpointing
We grind out crumbling mortar to an even depth and pack in new mortar matched to the old color, which keeps brick walls sound and makes the repair hard to spot.
Brick repair
When a few bricks have cracked or lost their faces, we cut them out and set matching brick in their place, so you don't have to rebuild a wall that's mostly sound.
Driveway pavers
We dig out the old driveway, compact a gravel base and lay the pavers inside a firm edge, because a paver drive is only as level as the base under it.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a raised planter holds back soil, we build retaining walls on a footing with drainage behind them, so water doesn't build up and push the wall over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that has faded, stained or worn, we clean gently, repair damaged pieces and repoint, aiming for work that looks like the original rather than a patch.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and out, laying the firebox and surround to the plan you choose, and I go over clearances and the chimney with you before any block goes down.
Stone veneer installation
We set stone veneer, a thin layer of stone, on house fronts, columns and fireplaces, with a moisture barrier underneath so the stone stays bonded and water doesn't sit behind it.
Concrete block walls
Many backyards here are closed in by old block walls, and we replace leaning or cracked sections with new block on a solid footing, reinforced where the wall needs it.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised floors, we lay the block foundation walls the structure sits on, keeping them level and square, because every row of block above depends on the one below.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base and counters for outdoor kitchens and barbecue islands, finished in stone, brick or stucco, with openings planned ahead for the grill and its gas line.
Walkway construction
We lay front walks and side-yard paths in brick, pavers or stone over a compacted base, sloped slightly so rain runs off instead of pooling at your door.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden and boundary walls with full mortar joints and a cap on top, so rain runs off the wall instead of soaking into it from above.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, planters and columns, choosing and shaping each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the finished wall sits solid.
Brick pointing
When only the face of the joints has worn, we point them with fresh mortar shaped like your existing joints, which is gentler on the brick than rebuilding.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come to your house myself, look at the job and write your estimate, which is free and comes with no obligation.
Tell us what you're seeing
A few words about the job, such as a leaning wall, crumbling joints or a driveway you want redone, and roughly how big it is, help me come prepared to measure.
Plain answers at your house
I'll walk the job with you, explain what's causing the problem and how we'd fix it, and answer every question you have before you decide anything.
What we promise
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. I'd much rather you ask questions at the estimate than wonder later, because work that matches what we agreed is work you'll be glad of.
Questions about masonry work in Garden Grove
Here are plain answers to the questions that usually come up before masonry work starts on a Garden Grove home.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or other masonry work in Garden Grove?
Yes, for a masonry fence over 36 inches high, since the city lists it among its common examples of work that needs a permit. For other jobs, I check with the city's building office before we start. The city says it's wise to have your contractor get the permit, so when your job needs one, we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspections.
What hours are contractors allowed to work in Garden Grove?
Construction work in Garden Grove is allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, with no work on Sundays or federal holidays. You can call us any day of the week, but on site our crew keeps to the city's hours, so a Saturday job starts later than a weekday one.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
A contractor can ask for no more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less, on any home improvement project, according to the state licensing board. That board licenses and regulates contractors across California, so the cap applies to whoever you hire, and it's worth keeping in mind when you compare estimates.
Cities where we do masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in many others around Yorba Linda. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Tell us about your Garden Grove project
Call (714) 386-7680 or send the form, because a leaning wall or crumbling joints usually get worse with each rainy season.