Masonry Contractor in Lynwood, CA - Brick, Block and Stone Built for Your House
R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Compton that works on Lynwood homes, repairing and building brick, block and stone, from tuckpointing and chimneys to new property walls, driveways and walkways.
Masonry work on Lynwood homes
Lynwood borders Compton, so a lot of what we see there looks like home to us: one-story houses and small rentals on narrow lots, block walls running between neighbors, brick planters and porch steps, and chimneys that have been standing a long time. Most calls come from homeowners and landlords whose older brick or block has started to crack, lean or shed mortar, and from people who want a new front wall, walkway or driveway. It's the same work we do in Compton and Paramount, and the houses ask for the same care.
With houses that close together, most jobs here sit a few feet from a neighbor's wall, the sidewalk or the garage, so I plan access, footings and where the material goes before we start. That access, what we find under an old wall once it's open and whether a permit is needed usually move the price and the schedule the most, and the estimate gives you your own number.
What we build and fix in Lynwood
Foundation repair
Stair-step cracks in foundation block or doors that stick usually mean something moved, so on older Lynwood houses we find the cause before we patch.
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys on older houses here often lose mortar near the top first. We repair what's failing and say so plainly if a rebuild makes more sense.
Tuckpointing
When the joints on a brick porch or wall turn sandy, we grind out the worn mortar and refill it with mortar that suits the wall.
Brick repair
Flaking or cracked bricks on steps, planters and front walls get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, so the patch doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
Lynwood driveways are mostly short runs from the street to the garage. Pavers suit them, and one cracked paver lifts out without breaking up the rest.
Retaining wall construction
Most lots here are fairly flat, so the retaining walls we build are usually short ones holding back a raised bed or a step in the yard.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and block that's been patched over the years, we clean, repoint and repair it with materials that suit the original instead of covering it up.
Fireplace installation
If you're adding a fireplace to a family room or the backyard, we build the firebox and surround in brick or stone sized to the space you have.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone over a stucco front or a block wall changes the look without the weight of full stone, as long as the wall behind it is sound.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between neighbors are common on Lynwood lots. We build new ones on a proper footing and repair leaning or cracked runs before they get worse.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and rebuilt sections on tight lots, we lay foundation block on a footing sized for the load and reinforce it to the plans.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards here are often small, so we lay out block-and-stone counters, grill islands and bar tops to leave room to move around them.
Walkway construction
We build brick, stone and paver walkways from the sidewalk to the porch or along the side yard, set on a packed base so they stay level.
Brick wall installation
Low brick front walls with pillars are a common look on Lynwood streets. We build them on real footings with mortar suited to the brick.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, steps and garden walls in a small front yard when you want something heavier than block, and we set each piece by hand.
Brick pointing
Small areas of crumbling mortar on a chimney, step or wall don't need the whole wall redone. We point the bad joints and leave the sound ones alone.
Ask about your masonry job
Call (562) 232-8311 or send us the form, and I'll come out, look at the job and write the estimate myself.
Why Lynwood homeowners call us
You get me at the estimate and our own masons on the job, and you get a straight answer about what your masonry actually needs, even when that answer is a smaller job.
The owner on every job
I look at every job and write the estimate myself, then check our own masons on site as they work.
Mortar matched to the brick
On older Lynwood houses we match the mortar to the brick, since a too-hard mix can crack the brick around it.
Clean work on tight lots
I ran a hauling business before this, so we keep debris off your neighbor's side and haul it out when we're done.
Licensed, insured, guaranteed
We're licensed and fully insured on every job, and our work comes with satisfaction guaranteed.
A straight no
If a few joints need pointing and not the whole wall, that's what I'll tell you and that's what I'll price.
Lynwood masonry questions
What is the best way to find out if my masonry job needs a permit in Lynwood?
Ask the city's Building and Safety Division, which issues building permits in Lynwood and reviews plans for building, altering or repairing any structure in the city. Its permit list names things like water heaters, re-roofs and electrical work rather than masonry, so the division is the one to say for sure, and it also inspects permitted work on site. If your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections.
Does my masonry contractor need a California state license?
Yes, for nearly any masonry job you'd hire out. The state contractor board requires a current license for anyone who contracts for work that needs a building permit, uses employees, or charges $1,000 or more for labor and materials combined. The only exception is a job with no permit, no employees, no ad claiming a license and less than $1,000 in total costs.
When do I need a grading permit in Lynwood?
You need a separate grading permit when 25 yards or more of soil gets disturbed, according to an undated city submittal document. That usually comes up on bigger digs, like footings for a long wall or reshaping a yard, and I'll tell you at the estimate if your job is getting close. Since the document isn't dated, confirm with the Building and Safety Division.
Do I need a separate permit for a driveway or front wall at the sidewalk in Lynwood?
Yes, if any of the work reaches into the city right of way, the public strip along the street like the sidewalk and parkway, because the same undated city document says that work needs a separate encroachment permit. Right-of-way work also falls outside the Building and Safety Division's usual plan review. We check where your property line sits before we lay out a front wall or a driveway edge.
How do I check earthquake hazard zones for my Lynwood address?
Type your address into EQ Zapp, the state geological survey's map tool, to see whether your property sits in any of its mapped earthquake hazard zones. It's worth a look before a new wall, chimney or foundation, and you can bring what it shows to the estimate so we plan the job with it in mind.
How much does a masonry contractor cost in Lynwood?
There's no single price, because it turns on what you're building or fixing, how much of it there is and what it's made of, so I give you a figure after I've seen the job. Matching old brick or tearing out a failing wall first adds cost, and fixing only what's failing instead of rebuilding brings it down.
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Pick your city below, or call (562) 232-8311 if yours isn't listed, since we work across Compton and the cities around it, not only these.
Ask for your Lynwood masonry estimate
Our hours run until 11 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends, so call (562) 232-8311 after work or use the form.