Masonry contractor in Compton, CA - brick, block and stone work that fits your house
R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Compton, CA. We repair and build brick, block and stone, from pointing and chimneys to new walls, with mortar and methods that suit the building.
Masonry work on Compton houses and lots
Compton is home for us. Most of our calls here come from single-family houses on regular city lots, and from duplexes and small rentals that landlords and property managers look after. Many of these houses have stood for decades, so we see a lot of brick porches, planters and chimneys, plus block walls along property lines and alleys that have been patched more than once. The same kinds of houses carry on into Lynwood and Paramount, and we work there too.
Your price follows the size of the job, how much old work has to come out and whether a permit is involved, and the schedule mostly turns on that permit and the weather. I lay all of that out in the estimate I write on site. Older houses mean older brick and mortar, so most jobs here start with working out what's already there before we match it.
Masonry services for Compton homes
Foundation repair
Older houses here often show cracked foundation walls or a settled corner, and we open it up, find the cause and fix only what needs fixing.
Chimney repair
Many older Compton houses still have a brick chimney, and loose top bricks or a cracked concrete cap are what we fix most, before pieces start coming down.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar joints on a brick porch or planter turn sandy, we grind them out and repoint with a mortar soft enough to suit the old brick.
Brick repair
We cut out flaking or cracked bricks on front steps, porches and garden walls one at a time and replace them with a close match.
Driveway pavers
Pavers on a packed base can replace a cracked concrete driveway. A sunken spot later means lifting a few pavers, not breaking out the whole slab.
Retaining wall construction
Most Compton lots are close to flat, so our retaining walls here are usually short ones holding a raised bed, a yard step or the grade along a driveway.
Masonry restoration
On older brick and block full of old patches, we keep what's sound, take out what isn't and bring the wall back without overdoing it.
Fireplace installation
A fireplace for the family room or the back patio, built in brick or stone so it sits right with the rest of the house.
Stone veneer installation
Stucco is the usual finish on Compton houses. Thin veneer stone on the front wall, porch columns or a planter adds texture without a full stone build.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines and alleys are everywhere here, and we build new ones on a proper footing or fix the leaning, cracked sections of old ones.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition or rebuilt garage needs a block foundation wall, we lay it to the plan, with steel and grout where the design calls for them.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Compton backyards get a lot of use. We build grill islands and counters in block, faced in brick, stone or stucco to match the house.
Walkway construction
From the front gate to the door or down a narrow side yard, we set brick, stone or paver walkways on a packed base so they sit flat.
Brick wall installation
A low brick wall with pillars across the front yard is a common look here, and we build them with matching caps and pillars set for a gate.
Stone masonry
Full stone for steps, a garden wall or a planter, laid piece by piece so the joints and colors look natural rather than patterned.
Brick pointing
If just a few joints on a step, chimney or wall have cracked or fallen out, we point those and match the mortar color to the rest.
Tell us about your masonry job
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form, and I'll come out, look at the job and write your estimate myself.
Why Compton homeowners call us
I've run this business since 2017, and I still work the same way, with the right mortar and method for your building and nothing bigger than the job needs.
I write every estimate
I look at every job myself and write the estimate, so your price comes from a mason, not a salesman.
Our own masons, checked on site
Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site checking it as it goes, not just at the end.
Mortar that suits older brick
Older brick is often softer than today's mortar, so we pick a mix that gives before the brick does.
A straight no when you don't need it
If a patch will do the job, I'll tell you so instead of selling you a new wall.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and fully insured, and the one promise on our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions about masonry work in Compton
How do I get a permit for masonry work in Compton?
You get it in person from the city's Building and Safety department, which issues permits for new construction, alterations, repairs and improvements to existing structures. Compton handles permits at the counter, with no online payments or submittals. The few jobs that can start online are things like window, water heater and re-roof work, and masonry isn't on that list. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections. If you'd like to ask the city whether yours needs one, City Hall is open Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed Fridays.
Does a contractor need a Compton business license to work on my house?
Yes. The city requires every company and individual doing business inside city limits to hold a business license and renew it every year. Every permit application also needs a current one, so a contractor without it can't pull your permit. Ask to see it before you sign.
When does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
A contractor needs a license from the Contractors State License Board whenever the job needs a building permit, uses employees, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials together. A job falls outside that only when it needs no permit, uses no employee labor and costs under $1,000 in total. That covers almost any masonry job done with a crew, so ask for the license before work starts.
How much does a masonry contractor cost in Compton?
There's no single price. It depends on what you're building or fixing, how big it is and what has to come out first. Brick and natural stone usually cost more than block, and veneer usually costs less than a full stone build. Tight access or an old wall to break out adds labor, and matching old mortar takes extra time. You'll get your own number from the estimate I write after seeing the job.
Is my Compton property in an earthquake hazard zone?
It could be. The state's geological survey has mapped zones for liquefaction, where loose wet soil can give way in a quake, and for surface fault rupture, and those zones cross Compton's planning area. A project inside one of those zones may have to look into the hazard and deal with it during permitting. The city can tell you about your lot, and I ask about it before I price a new wall or foundation.
What is the best time of year for masonry work in Compton?
Most of the year works. Going by nearby Long Beach, the area averages about 12 inches of rain a year over roughly 35 days, with average temperatures from 57°F in December to 74°F in August. Fresh mortar shouldn't get rained on or dry out too fast, so we plan around rain in the wetter months and keep new work damp and covered on the hottest days.
Not in Compton? Call us anyway
Pick your city from the list, or call (562) 232-8311 if you don't see it, since we work in other cities nearby too.
Get your Compton masonry estimate
Call (562) 232-8311 weekdays from 6 AM to 11 PM or weekends from 8 AM to 9 PM, or send the form about your job.