Masonry work that holds up around your home in El Dorado Hills, CA
P&J El Dorado Hills Concrete & Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone around your home, with the most care going into what's hidden later, like footings, drainage and mortar.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We reply within 1 business day.
A masonry crew based in El Dorado Hills
I learned masonry on a city public works crew, where every wall had to pass inspection before anyone signed off, and in 2013 I started P&J El Dorado Hills Concrete & Masonry to bring that same care to people's homes. We're fully licensed and insured, and we're best known for brick and mortar repair and for walls and walkways that stay straight and solid. Today we offer 16 masonry services and work in the 12 cities with their own page on this site, plus others around El Dorado Hills. You can read more about us and how we work.
What to expect from our masonry crew
The mason you hire should tell you plainly what's wrong, what it'll take to fix and what's worth leaving alone, then do the work the way they said they would.
Owner on every job
You deal with me from the first visit, so the person who planned the work is the one checking that it's done right.
See what we see
We point out the cracked joints, the leaning block or the water stains we find and explain what we'd do, so you can decide without feeling rushed.
Fix only what's failing
If a wall is mostly sound, we fix the failing part and leave the rest, so you aren't paying to replace brick that still has years left.
Permits handled for you
When a job needs a permit, we find out which city or county office covers your address and handle the application and inspections, so the paperwork isn't on you.
Want a second set of eyes on your brick or stone? Contact us and I'll set up a time to come take a look.
Masonry services in El Dorado Hills, CA
P&J El Dorado Hills Concrete & Masonry handles masonry repair and new work in El Dorado Hills, and the 16 services below cover most of what homeowners call us about. Repairs keep water out of brick and mortar before a few bad joints turn into a rebuild, and new walls, walkways and fireplaces go in on a base built to hold them. Price mostly turns on how much material goes in, how much digging and footing sits underneath, how easy the spot is to reach and, on repairs, how far the damage runs once we open it up. The schedule turns on the size of the job, the weather and whether a permit has to come through first. After I look it over with you, you get a written estimate for your job.
Foundation repair
Cracks in the foundation or a corner that's settled? We find out why it moved, then repair the concrete or block so it can carry the house again.
Learn moreChimney repair
When a chimney has loose bricks, crumbling mortar or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, we rebuild the damaged part and leave the sound brick in place.
Learn moreTuckpointing
Tuckpointing fills worn joints with mortar matched to the brick, then runs a thin line of contrasting mortar down the middle so older brickwork looks crisp again.
Learn moreBrick repair
We replace cracked, chipped or spalling bricks, the ones flaking apart on the face, with the closest match we can find, so the patch blends into the wall.
Learn moreDriveway pavers
Paver driveways go down on a dug-out, packed base with edging to hold them tight, and a stained or broken paver can be lifted out and replaced.
Learn moreRetaining wall construction
We build retaining walls that turn a slope into flat yard, on a footing with gravel and a drain pipe behind so water drains off instead of pushing.
Learn moreMasonry restoration
Masonry restoration brings tired older brick and stone back with cleaning, fresh mortar joints and brick repair, while keeping the look your house started with.
Learn moreFireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces, indoors or on the patio, with a firebox and hearth laid to take real heat, for homeowners who want a wood fire.
Learn moreStone veneer installation
What's stone veneer? It's a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone set over a wall, chimney or foundation, giving the look of solid stone without its weight.
Learn moreConcrete block walls
Block walls for privacy, property lines or garden beds go up on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs strength.
Learn moreFoundation block wall installation
For new additions, garages and crawlspaces, we lay the block foundation walls a building sits on, starting from a level footing so everything above it goes up straight.
Learn moreOutdoor kitchen masonry
Planning a backyard kitchen? We build the block base and grill surround, finished in brick or stone and ready for the appliances and countertop you've picked.
Learn moreWalkway construction
A walkway to the front door, side yard or garden can be brick, stone or pavers, and we lay it on a packed base so it stays flat.
Learn moreBrick wall installation
Want a brick garden wall, privacy wall or planter? We lay it row by row on a poured footing, with joints pressed smooth so rain runs off.
Learn moreStone masonry
Stone masonry covers walls, steps and columns built from natural stone, each piece fitted by hand, for homeowners who want real rock around the house.
Learn moreBrick pointing
Is your mortar cracked, sandy or washing out of the joints? We rake out the bad mortar and refill the joints with a matching mix so water stays out.
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Masonry work around El Dorado Hills
P&J El Dorado Hills Concrete & Masonry is based in El Dorado Hills, CA, and we work in many of the cities around it, including Folsom and Cameron Park. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and if yours isn't listed, give us a call and ask.
How a masonry job goes with us
Call or send a message
Call (916) 260-2151 or send a message through the contact form and tell us what's going on, whether it's a crack you've spotted or a wall you're planning. We reply within one business day, and we'll find a time for me to come out to your house.
I come out and look
I come out myself, walk the job with you and show you what I see, including what's sound and worth leaving alone. Afterward you get a written estimate, free and with no obligation. If the work needs a permit, we find out which city or county office covers your address and take care of it before we start.
Our crew does the work
Our own crew does the job, led by our lead mason, so you're not getting whoever happened to be free that week. I stop by while the work is going on to check the footing, the mortar and the other details that get covered up once it's finished.
We walk it together
When the work is done, we clean up and walk the finished job together. I'll point out what we built or repaired, answer anything you're wondering about and tell you what's normal for new masonry and what's worth a call. You shouldn't have to guess whether it was done right.
Questions homeowners ask about masonry
Here are straight answers to what people ask me most before hiring a mason. If your job isn't covered, call or send a message and I'll answer it for your house.
How much does masonry work cost in El Dorado Hills?
There's no honest single number, because a few loose bricks and a new retaining wall are different jobs, so I price each one after seeing it. The estimate is free, done at your property and comes back to you in writing, with no obligation.
Is it cheaper to repair old brick or replace the whole wall?
Repair is usually cheaper when the trouble is limited to the mortar or one section of brick, and that's what we recommend when the rest is sound. Replacing makes sense when the footing has failed or the wall is leaning, because new mortar won't fix a wall that's still moving. I'll give you a straight answer on which one yours needs.
How long does a masonry project take?
It depends on the size of the job, how much has to come out first and the weather, and I'll give you a realistic picture for yours along with the estimate. When a job needs a county permit, construction starts only after the permit is approved, so that wait comes first.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in El Dorado Hills?
Some masonry jobs do, and I'll tell you whether yours does when I look at it. El Dorado County's building office in Placerville issues building permits, and new construction and structural changes typically need one. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and inspections as part of the work.
Does a masonry contractor in El Dorado Hills need a state license?
Yes, in most cases, because California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board when a project needs a building permit, uses employees or totals $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 fully licensed and insured.
How do you fix crumbling mortar between bricks?
We cut out the loose mortar down to solid material, clean the joints and pack in new mortar mixed to suit the age and hardness of your brick. Matching the mix matters, because mortar that's harder than old brick can make the brick crack instead of the joint.
Should I use brick, stone or concrete block for a garden or retaining wall?
Block is usually the most practical choice for a retaining or structural wall, and brick or natural stone is mostly picked for looks, often as a face over a block core. Stone veneer gives you the stone look on a wall that can't carry full stone. I'll lay out the trade-offs for your yard at the estimate.
What if my new brickwork needs attention after the job is done?
Call us at (916) 260-2151 and tell us what you're seeing, since a hairline crack or a white haze on new brick usually has a simple explanation. Our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
Examples of masonry work
Tell us about your masonry project
Tell us what you're seeing or planning and where the house is, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll set a time to come out, look it over and follow up with a free written estimate, no obligation.