Concrete block walls in Compton CA - a wall that stays straight and sound
Leaning fence, a slope pushing into your yard, or no privacy at all? We build block walls grouted and reinforced to stay put.
What goes into building a concrete block wall in Compton?
A concrete block wall in Compton is hollow block tied together with steel bars and grout so the whole wall works as one. It can be a solid privacy wall along your lot or a retaining wall that holds back a slope.
Most calls start with a worn-out chain-link fence, a view you'd rather not have, or soil creeping onto the patio. The price moves mostly with the wall's length and height and whether it holds back soil, and the schedule turns on whether a permit is needed and how long the city takes to review it. If you need block under a house rather than along the yard, that's our foundation block wall installation work. Either way, I'll put your own figure in a written estimate once I've seen the lot.
Why homeowners hire us for block walls
You get a wall sized to what it has to hold, built by people who answer for it, and a straight no if you don't need one.
I write your estimate
I come out to look at every wall and write the estimate myself, so you're talking to the person responsible for it.
Our own masons build it
Our own crew of masons lays the block, and I'm on site checking the steel and grout as the wall goes up.
In business since 2017
We've been in business since 2017, nine years of brick, block and stone work for homeowners, landlords and small property managers.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, which matters on a wall that sits right on the line next to your neighbor.
An easy first step
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form with the wall's length, rough height and whether it holds back soil.
Kinds of concrete block walls we build
We pick the wall by what it has to do first, whether that's privacy, holding back a slope or framing a patio, and then by its height and the look you want.
Let's talk about your block wall
Call (562) 232-8311 or ask for an estimate, and have the wall's length and rough height handy if you know them.
How R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry builds block walls
Two bids for the same wall can look alike and still describe different walls, because they differ on how much of the block gets grouted and how cracking is handled. We spell out both in writing so you can lay our bid next to anyone else's and compare. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Before I price anything, I look at what the wall has to do, where it sits and what's there now. Then I size it to the job. If a lower wall or a repair would do, I'll tell you, because I'd rather give you a quick no than sell you more wall than you need.
Block wall questions from Compton owners
How much does a concrete block wall cost in Compton?
A block wall's cost comes down to its length and height, whether it holds back soil and needs a bigger footing, and how much of the block gets grouted. Tearing out an old fence, tight access and a fancier block finish add to it, while iron above a low block base usually costs less than solid block all the way up. I give you your own figure in a written estimate after I've seen the lot.
What license does a block wall contractor need in California?
The state licensing board says a masonry wall built for its looks needs either a landscaping contractor or a C-29 masonry contractor. The state's small-job exemption is $1,000, up from $500, and it only covers work that needs no permit, done by someone who has no employees on the project.
How tall can a block wall or fence be in Compton under the draft code?
Compton's draft zoning code would allow open or combination front-yard fences up to 5 feet on residential streets, and would require solid rear and side fences of 5 to 7 feet where they border homes. A combination fence there means pilasters, a solid base no more than 50% of the fence height, or both, and the draft would make you replace an old fence with one that meets the new rules once 25% of it needs repair or replacement. These are proposed rules, not final ones, so check with the city before you plan around them.
What is the difference between partial and solid grouting in a block wall?
A partially grouted wall has grout only in the hollow cores that hold steel, while a solidly grouted wall has every core filled. Grout is what bonds the block and steel together, so ask each contractor which fill their bid includes. We match the fill to what the wall has to carry rather than filling every core on a garden wall that doesn't need it.
What causes cracks in a new concrete block wall?
Shrinkage is one of the usual causes, and industry guidance controls it with steel run along the wall and with control joints, which are planned breaks that let the wall move where you want it to. With enough of that sideways steel, control joints may not be needed, which is why it's worth asking how each bid handles cracking.
How do I find out if my Compton lot is in an earthquake zone?
Type your address into the state's EQ Zapp tool, and it shows whether the property lies in a mapped earthquake hazard zone. It's a good first check before you plan a wall, and I'm glad to go over what it shows when I come out.
What happens when you call about a block wall in Compton?
Every block wall gets planned around what you need it to do, where it sits on your lot and when your household can live with a crew in the yard.
You get in touch
You call or send the form with a few details about the wall, and we set a time for me to come out.
I look at the lot
I walk the line myself, check whether the wall will hold back soil, and look at what has to come out first.
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate with your price and what goes into the wall, so you can hold it next to other bids.
We build and walk it
Once you say go, we pull any permit, which the city grants after reviewing plans. Our crew builds while I check, then we walk the finished wall together.
Concrete block walls in Compton and the cities nearby
We're based in Compton and build block walls here, in Lynwood, Paramount and the cities nearby. Compton's Building and Safety Department issues permits, and when your wall needs one, we pull it and handle the inspections. Pick your city below.
Get your Compton block wall estimate
We're open seven days a week, so call (562) 232-8311 or send the form with your wall's length and rough height.