Masonry Contractor in Carson, CA - Brick, Block and Stone Built to Last
R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone in Carson, CA, from repointing old mortar and fixing chimneys to new block walls, walkways and paver driveways for homeowners and landlords.
Brick and block masonry in Carson
We're a masonry contractor based in Compton, and Carson is right next door, so it's a short drive for our crew. Most calls here come from people who own their house and plan to stay, along with landlords keeping a duplex or a few rentals in shape.
A lot of the houses are one-story stucco ranch homes with block walls along the back and side yards, brick planters out front and a fireplace chimney that has been through decades of settling. Those walls and chimneys are usually where trouble shows first, a cracked joint, a leaning section or a loose cap, and we see the same thing on the houses over in Long Beach. So the first thing I look at on a Carson job is what the original mason used and whether the footing under it has moved, because that decides whether it's a repair or a rebuild.
What we build and fix in Carson
Foundation repair
When a crack runs up a stucco wall from the slab or a door starts sticking, we look at the foundation underneath and repair what's actually moving.
Chimney repair
Older Carson chimneys often have a cracked crown, the concrete slab on top, or loose brick near the roofline. We rebuild only what needs it.
Tuckpointing
On brick planters and garden walls where the mortar has gone sandy, we grind out the joints and refill them with mortar soft enough to suit the brick.
Brick repair
Cracked bricks or faces flaking off a step or porch get cut out and replaced with brick matched in size and color, so the patch doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
Many Carson driveways are cracked original slabs. Pavers on a packed base give you a driveway you can fix one piece at a time.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down to a patio or a raised planter holds soil against a fence, we build a reinforced block retaining wall with drainage behind it.
Masonry restoration
For older brick fronts and block walls that have been painted, patched and repatched over the years, we clean back to sound masonry and repair it to match.
Fireplace installation
Adding a fireplace to a family room or redoing a worn brick surround? We build the firebox and face to suit the room and chimney.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer along the bottom of a stucco front or around the entry dresses up a ranch house, set over a backing that lets water drain out.
Concrete block walls
Most back yards here are lined with block walls, and when one leans or cracks we tell you straight whether to repair or rebuild.
Foundation block wall installation
For a room addition, a garage or a back-yard unit, we lay the block foundation walls that carry it, reinforced and grouted solid.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Carson back yards get a lot of use, and a block-built cooking area with a stone or brick finish gives the grill and counter a solid base.
Walkway construction
We replace cracked front walks and side-yard paths with brick, stone or pavers on a compacted base, so they sit level from the driveway to the door.
Brick wall installation
A brick front wall or low garden wall suits many older Carson houses, and we pick brick and mortar that look like they belong there.
Stone masonry
From porch columns to garden steps, we lay natural stone by hand and fit each piece, so the joints sit tight and the face looks natural.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing is refilling worn mortar joints before they open up. On Carson's older brick, catching it early keeps water out and saves a bigger repair later.
Ask about your masonry job
Call (562) 232-8311 or ask for an estimate at your property, and I'll come out to look at it myself.
Why Carson homeowners call us
You deal with me from the first look to the finished work, and you get a straight answer about what your masonry needs, even when the answer is to leave it alone.
I write every estimate
I come out, look at the work in person and write the estimate myself, so the price comes from your wall, not a photo.
Our crew, satisfaction guaranteed
Our own masons do the work, and I'm on site checking it as it goes up.
Repairs matched to the house
When we patch an older wall, chimney or step, we match the brick, block and mortar so the repair blends in with the rest.
Nothing bigger than needed
A new wall, walkway or patio is built to suit your house, with nothing harder or bigger than the job calls for.
A straight no when it's no
If a crack is only cosmetic or a wall has years left in it, I'll tell you that instead of selling you a rebuild.
Questions from Carson homeowners
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Carson, CA?
The city's Building & Safety Division issues building permits in Carson, and the same office reviews plans and inspects the work against the building codes. New construction permits are applied for online through the city's Civic Access Portal. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections, and Building & Safety is the office to ask if you're not sure whether yours does.
Does a contractor need a Carson business license to work on my house?
Yes, every contractor and subcontractor doing business in Carson needs a city business license. Each sub needs a separate license, whether the subcontract is written or just agreed to out loud, and the contractor has to give the city's Revenue Division a list of every subcontractor on the project.
When do you need a licensed contractor in California for masonry work?
The state's Contractors State License Board requires a license when the job needs a building permit, uses any hired workers, or when one or more contracts on it total $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A bigger job can't be split into pieces under $1,000 to get around that, and a contractor has to be licensed before bidding. We're licensed and fully insured.
How much does masonry work cost in Carson?
Your cost comes down to how much wall, brick or paving there is, what it's made of, how much old work has to come out first and how easy the spot is to reach. Matching old brick and mortar, a permit or a new footing adds to it, while a simple repair on sound masonry keeps it down. I'll write your number after I've seen the job in person.
How long does a masonry job in Carson take, including permits?
That turns on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit, since plan review and inspections with the city set part of the pace. Building & Safety holds over-the-counter plan check appointments every Thursday from 8 AM to noon. I'll walk you through the timing for your job at the estimate.
What is the best way to fix crumbling mortar on an older brick house in Carson?
Grind the loose mortar out to solid material and refill the joints with a mortar that's softer than the brick, so the joint gives before the brick does. Hard mortar on old brick can trap water and pop the faces off the brick, and it's a bad repair we're called to redo a lot. I look at the brick and the old mortar before deciding what mix your wall needs.
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Ask for your Carson masonry estimate
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