Foundation repair
We repair cracked and settling block and brick foundations, starting by finding out why the wall moved, so the fix deals with the cause and not just the crack you can see.
Masonry contractor in Yorba Linda - walls, chimneys and repairs done properly
Optimum Yorba Linda Concrete & Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone work for homes in Yorba Linda, from garden and retaining walls to chimneys, fireplaces, paver driveways and careful repointing of old mortar joints.
What masonry jobs look like in Yorba Linda
I've been a masonry contractor in Yorba Linda since 2017, and most of our calls here come from homeowners who want a repair done properly or a new wall built the right way. On sloped lots that usually means a retaining wall or a block wall along the property line. In older homes it's often a brick fireplace, a chimney or mortar joints that need matching. We're based in Yorba Linda and work in many of the cities around it, including Placentia, Fullerton and Orange.
The price mostly comes down to the size of the wall or area, how deep the footing has to go, the material you choose, whether old work has to come out first, and how easily we can reach the spot on a hillside or in a tight side yard. The schedule turns on whether the city needs a permit and inspections, and on getting matching brick or stone delivered. I write the estimate on site after looking at your property, so you'll have the figure for your own job.
Permits for building work here come from the city's Building Division, and its list includes fences, garages and fireplaces, which covers a good share of masonry work. We check with the city before work begins, and when your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspections.
Our own crew does the work
Our own masons and helpers lay every wall, and I'm on site to check their work, so the person who wrote your estimate sees that it's built the way we agreed.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, so our crew is covered while working on your property. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, and I'm glad to answer any question before, during or after the work.
A clean site each evening
We sweep up, stack materials neatly and clear mortar off paths and driveways at the end of each day, because you still have to live at home while we work.
Masonry work we do for Yorba Linda homes
Chimney repair
We replace cracked chimney brick, rebuild worn crowns, the concrete cap on top, and repoint loose joints, because water getting in at the top usually causes the damage you see lower down.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar joints and refill them with mortar matched in color and hardness to your brick, so the wall sheds water again and the repair blends in.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked or crumbling bricks on walls, steps and planters and set in replacements that match the size, color and texture of the brick around them.
Driveway pavers
We dig out the old surface, compact a gravel base and lay pavers with edge restraints, because a firm base is what keeps pavers from sinking where cars turn.
Retaining wall construction
On sloped yards we build block and stone retaining walls with a proper footing, gravel backfill and drainage behind them, so water can get out instead of pushing the wall over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that has faded, stained or loosened, we clean it gently, repair what's damaged and repoint it, keeping the original character rather than covering it up.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and patios, laying the firebox, hearth and surround so they're sized to the room and finished in the material you choose.
Stone veneer installation
We set thin stone veneer on block, concrete or framed walls with a drainage edge along the bottom, so water behind the stone drains away instead of loosening it.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls between yards and along property lines on poured footings, with steel bar and grout in the hollow cores, then finish them with a cap or stucco.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions, garages and raised floors, keeping them plumb, level and reinforced, because everything built on top depends on the bottom row being right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and surrounds for outdoor kitchens, leaving openings sized for your grill and doors, and finish them in brick, stone veneer or stucco.
Walkway construction
We build brick, paver and flagstone walkways from the driveway to the door or through the garden, sloped slightly so water runs off instead of pooling by your steps.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, planters and columns on solid footings, laying each row to a string line so the finished wall runs straight and the joints look even.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each piece by hand so its weight rests on the stone below rather than on the mortar.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or dropped out, we point those sections by hand rather than the whole wall, which keeps both the cost and the patchwork look down.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate
Send a few details about your wall, chimney or paving project, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out, look at the job and write your estimate.
I look at the job myself
I come out in person, measure the work and check the ground and any existing brick or block, because a fair estimate depends on seeing what's really there.
Free, with no obligation
The estimate costs you nothing and there's no pressure to go ahead, so you can think it over, compare it and call us back when you're ready.
Plain answers to your questions
Please ask anything while I'm there, about materials, mortar color or how the finished wall will look, and I'll give you a plain answer before you decide.
Yorba Linda masonry and permit questions
Here are the permit questions we hear most often from Yorba Linda homeowners planning a block wall, a retaining wall or a fireplace.
Do I need a permit for a block wall in Yorba Linda?
Not for a masonry or concrete wall 3 feet high or less, according to the city's list of projects that need no permit, with height measured from the lowest finished ground beside it. Taller walls fall under fences on the city's permit list, and zoning height limits still apply. As with every job, we check with the city before we start.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Yorba Linda?
Not if it's 4 feet tall or less, footing included, according to the city's exemption list. That changes when the wall holds up extra weight, such as a driveway above it, holds back soil sloping steeper than one foot up for every two feet back, or holds flammable liquids. Exempt walls still have to meet the building codes, so we build them to that standard.
Do I need a permit to build a fireplace in Yorba Linda?
Fireplaces are on the list of work the city's Building Division issues permits for, so plan on one. We handle it the way we handle any permit job, paperwork and inspections included. If you'd like to talk to the city yourself, its building counter now books appointments instead of taking walk-ins for plan reviews and code consultations.
Cities we serve for masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, though we work in others too. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form with your address and we'll let you know.
Tell us about your masonry project
Call (714) 386-7680 any day of the week, from early morning until 10 PM, or send your project details through the form.