Masonry Contractor in Norwalk, CA - Repairs and New Walls That Suit Your House
R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Compton that works in Norwalk, repairing old brick, block and stone and building new walls, chimneys, walkways and paver driveways that match the house.
Masonry work on Norwalk houses
Most of what we work on in Norwalk is one-story houses, a lot of them built in the years after the war, with stucco fronts, brick planters, a fireplace and a block wall around the backyard. It's the same kind of housing we see in Downey next door and closer to home in West Rancho Dominguez, so we come over from Compton with a good idea of what's behind the stucco and under the wall.
The lots are flat and the houses sit low, so height is rarely the problem. Age is, because footings, wall caps and mortar from that era have had decades of sprinklers and settling, and the repair has to suit what's already there.
What we do on Norwalk properties
Foundation repair
Cracks in a raised foundation or slab edge on an older Norwalk house usually mean the ground has moved, so we find out why before we patch.
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys here usually wear out at the top first, so we reset loose brick and redo the cap, or tell you when rebuilding the top is smarter.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar on a brick planter or wall has gone sandy, we grind out the worn joints and refill them to match the old color and depth.
Brick repair
Bricks on a porch or planter that crack or flake get cut out and replaced with brick matched for size and color, so the fix doesn't stand out.
Driveway pavers
A lot of driveways here are old concrete that's cracked and settled. Pavers on a packed base move with the ground, and one broken paver just lifts out.
Retaining wall construction
Most lots here are flat, so the retaining walls we build are usually short, holding a raised bed or a step in the yard, with drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
On older brick fronts, porches and garden walls, we clean, repoint and repair what's there, so it still looks like the same house and not a patch job.
Fireplace installation
When an older fireplace here looks dated, we can reface it in brick or stone, or build a new one sized to the room and the house.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer dresses up a plain stucco front or block wall, and we set it over the right backing so it stays put.
Concrete block walls
Block walls line a lot of backyards here, and older ones crack or lose their cap. We repair them, or rebuild when that's the honest answer.
Foundation block wall installation
When you add a room or garage, we lay the block foundation wall on its footing and reinforce it the way the plans call for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A flat backyard is an easy place for a built-in grill, so we build the block base and face it in brick, stone or stucco to match.
Walkway construction
Front walks on older lots here often crack where tree roots lift them. We rebuild them in brick, pavers or stone on a packed base so they stay level.
Brick wall installation
A new brick front-yard wall or garden wall gets a proper footing, and we finish the joints to match brick already on your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits a planter, a low wall or a step, and we pick the stone and mortar so it looks right beside a stucco or brick house.
Brick pointing
On a brick front or chimney, small gaps in the joints let water in, so we refill just the joints that need it, in a color that blends.
Talk to us about your masonry
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form, and I'll come look at the job in Norwalk and write the estimate myself.
Why Norwalk homeowners call us
We've done brick, block and stone work out of Compton since 2017, and you can count on work that fits the building it's on, nothing harder or bigger than the job needs.
I write your estimate
I look at every job and write the estimate myself, so the price comes from someone who knows the work.
Our own masons on the job
Our own crew of masons does the work, and I'm on site checking lines and joints as it goes up.
Mortar that suits older brick
On older brick here we use a mortar softer than the brick, so the joints take the wear and the brick lasts.
A straight no when it fits
If a crack is cosmetic and the wall is sound, I'll say so rather than sell you a rebuild.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask for our license and insurance details when you call (562) 232-8311 or when I come out.
Norwalk masonry questions
Does a masonry contractor in Norwalk need a California license?
Yes, if the job needs a building permit, uses any employees or workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials, the contractor must hold a current license from the Contractors State License Board. That's a state rule, and it covers Norwalk like every other California city. We're licensed and fully insured, and you can ask for our license details before you sign anything.
Can a handyman do small masonry repairs in Norwalk without a license?
Only on a job that comes to less than $1,000 in all, counting labor, materials and every other cost, even if it's split into more than one contract. The job also can't need a building permit, the person can't use employees, and they can't advertise as a licensed contractor. The state board raised that limit from $500 to $1,000, and owners improving their own property can be exempt when they do the work themselves or use their own employees on wages.
How do I find out if my masonry project in Norwalk needs a permit?
Ask me at the estimate, because I check whether your job needs a permit before I price it, and if it does, we pull it and handle the paperwork and inspections with the city or county office that covers your address. California's building rules, called Title 24, apply statewide, and the 2025 edition took effect January 1, 2026.
How much does masonry work cost in Norwalk?
It comes down to how big the job is, what it's built from and how much has to come out first, so I price every job after I've seen it. Repairing a wall that's sound underneath costs less than tearing it down, natural stone usually costs more than block, and a tight side yard where everything moves by wheelbarrow adds labor. A permit, when one's needed, and the wait for brick that matches yours are what usually move the schedule.
What causes backyard block walls to lean or crack in Norwalk?
Usually it's what's under the wall, because a lot of older block walls sit on shallow footings with little steel, and they start to tip once the soil on one side gets soft or a tree root pushes. Sprinklers soaking the base and cars bumping the end of a wall by the driveway are the other causes we see most. I check the footing before I quote, since a wall that's solid underneath can often be repaired instead of rebuilt.
How do I check if my Norwalk home is in an earthquake hazard zone?
Type your address into the state's EQ Zapp map, and it shows whether your property falls inside any of the state's mapped earthquake hazard zones, or tells you if that area hasn't been evaluated yet. Those maps cover things like liquefaction, where wet soil gives way in a quake, earthquake-caused landslides and fault rupture at the surface. It's worth a look before foundation or retaining wall work, and I'm glad to go over what it shows when I come out.
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Ask for a Norwalk masonry estimate
Call (562) 232-8311 seven days a week, from early morning into the evening, or use the form, and ask for our license details when we talk.