Masonry contractor in Brentwood, CA - repairs that fix the cause, not the crack
Allied Brentwood Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Brentwood, CA. We repair brick, block, stone, mortar and chimneys on Brentwood homes, and we build walls, walkways and paver driveways suited to the ground here.
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Brentwood, where older brick meets newer subdivisions
I started this business in Brentwood in 2021, and the work here comes from two kinds of houses. Closer to downtown you find older brick chimneys, block foundations and garden walls whose mortar has been doing its job a long time and is starting to show it. Out in the newer neighborhoods it's stucco homes with stone veneer, block walls between back yards, and paver or poured driveways. The same mix runs east into Oakley and out to Discovery Bay, so what I see here I see there too.
Under both kinds of house sits the same ground. A lot of lots here are on heavy soil that swells when winter rain soaks in and shrinks through a long dry summer, and brick and block don't bend to go along with it. That movement is behind most of the cracks I get called to look at, which is why every job starts with me asking what moved.
What to check before you hire a mason in Brentwood
Before anyone bids on your wall or chimney, check two licenses. California's state licensing board licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure here, and when a contractor applies for a business license with the City of Brentwood, the city asks for that state license number, its type and its expiration date, so it's fair to ask any mason about both. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm glad to show you the paperwork.
We work the same way in Antioch and the other cities around Brentwood, and the first thing most people ask is what a fix will run. That turns on how far the damage goes once we trace it to its cause, whether older brick or stone has to be matched, and how hard the spot is to reach, with a chimney on a two-story roof being the usual headache. The schedule turns on weather, since fresh mortar doesn't like a scorching afternoon or a soaking rain, and on whether a permit has to be in hand before we start. The written estimate I send after the visit gives you the figure and the plan for your house.
What do Brentwood houses need most from a mason?
Chimneys and old mortar need the most attention, because this ground shakes now and then. The Marsh Creek fault sits in the hills about two miles southwest of Round Valley Regional Preserve, and while it mostly makes small quakes, it produced two of magnitude 5.5 and 5.6 in 1980. A chimney is the tallest, skinniest piece of masonry on a house, so when its mortar has gone soft, a shake is what finds it. We check the cap, the joints at the roofline and the flashing, the metal seal where chimney meets roof, and we repoint or rebuild what's loose before it comes down on its own schedule.
The other thing I see a lot is water where it shouldn't be. Sprinklers that hit a block wall or stone veneer every evening all summer push moisture and salts into the joints, and the white crust and crumbling mortar along the bottom is the result. We'll fix the joints, and then I'll ask you to turn that sprinkler head, because otherwise you're paying me to come back.
- Call (925) 503-1047
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
- Brentwood, CA 94513
Masonry work we do in Brentwood
Foundation repair
Soil that swells and shrinks with the seasons cracks foundations, so our foundation repair starts with finding why it moved. Then we fix the block or concrete.
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys here take the brunt of every quake and winter storm. We rebuild cracked caps, repoint loose joints and reseal the flashing so water stays out.
Tuckpointing
Mortar on the older brick homes downtown wears out long before the brick does. We grind out soft joints and pack in fresh mortar that matches.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped yards and winter rain push hard on any retaining wall. We build ours with drainage behind, because trapped water is what tips a wall over.
Driveway pavers
Poured driveways in newer neighborhoods crack as the ground shifts. Pavers on a packed base flex with that movement, and a sunken spot can be lifted and reset.
Stone veneer installation
A lot of newer Brentwood homes have stone veneer that loosens when water gets behind it. We install and repair veneer with a drainage layer behind it.
What happens when you call us about a Brentwood job
Call or send the form
Ring us at (925) 503-1047 or fill out the form and tell us what you're seeing. We'll set a time for me to come look that works for you.
I come out and look
I come out myself, walk the job with you and show you what I'm seeing and what's likely causing it. Then I send a written estimate with photos, so you know exactly what you'd be paying for before anything starts.
We handle permits and build
If you go ahead, we check with the city or county office for your address, and when a permit is needed we pull it and set up the inspections. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site to set the layout and check it as it goes.
Walk the finished job together
When it's done, we walk it together and I show you what to keep an eye on. A homeowner who knows the warning signs is the best inspector a wall can have.
Get a free written estimate for your Brentwood masonry job
We reply to every call and form within one business day, and there's no pressure and no obligation. Once you send it, I'll set a time to come out to your Brentwood home myself, look the job over with you, and send you a free written estimate with photos.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Phone
- (925) 503-1047
- Location
- Brentwood, CA 94513
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
Questions about masonry work in Brentwood
Does a masonry contractor in Brentwood need a California license?
Yes, for nearly any real masonry job. The state licensing board requires a license when the project needs a building permit, uses hired help, or costs $1,000 or more counting labor, materials and everything else, and the contractor has to be licensed before they even bid. The only way around it is a job under $1,000 with no permit and no employees, and a bigger job can't be chopped into small pieces to sneak under that line.
How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for in California?
The state caps a home improvement down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. Every other payment has to be listed in the contract and tied to work finished or materials delivered to your house. The state licensing board says that rule covers all home improvement projects, so masonry work falls under it too.
Which building code applies to masonry work in Brentwood?
The California Building Standards Code, called Title 24, covers every building in the state, Brentwood included. It starts from national model codes, then adds state amendments and any ordinances local governments pass. That's one more reason we check with the office for your address before we start.
How do I check if my house in Brentwood is in a flood zone?
Search your address on FEMA's flood map viewer, which is the place to start for official flood hazard maps. It's worth a look before a retaining wall, foundation repair or block wall low on a lot, because water is what those walls fight hardest.
What drives the cost of masonry repair in Brentwood?
The biggest difference is between patching the damage you can see and fixing what caused it, and I'll show you both and tell you which one I'd pay for. Past that, height and access, matching older brick or stone, and how much has to come apart move the number most. You get your own figure in writing, with photos, after I've seen it.
How do I know if a crack in my brick or block wall is serious?
A hairline crack that's stayed the same width for years is usually old settling, but one that's widening, steps up through the joints like a staircase, or has one side pushed out past the other needs a look soon. Pencil a mark at each end with the date, and check it again after the winter rains. If it's grown, call me and I'll come find out why.
Call about your Brentwood masonry job today
A crack caught this year is usually a repair, and the same crack left through a few more wet winters can turn into a rebuild.
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