Masonry Contractor in Lake Elsinore, CA - Walls and Repairs That Match Your House
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Perris that builds and repairs block walls, retaining walls, brick, stone, pavers and outdoor kitchens on homes in Lake Elsinore, CA.
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Lake Elsinore homes, from the lakefront to the hills
Lake Elsinore wraps around the lake, and our jobs here run from older houses near downtown and Main Street to newer tracts on the hills and lots that look out over the water. We get calls for block walls between yards, brick that needs pointing, and patios and outdoor kitchens on houses near the lake, the parks and Launch Pointe. We work the same way next door in Canyon Lake and in Temescal Valley.
A lot of lots here slope, so the grade decides how tall a wall has to be and how deep its footing goes. On the older homes downtown, the job is mostly matching brick and mortar that's been there a long time.
Masonry services for Lake Elsinore homes
Foundation repair
When cracks run up from the foundation on a sloped lot, we find out what's moving before we patch anything, so the repair holds.
Chimney repair
A cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, lets water into the chimney, so we rebuild what's failing and match the brick that's already there.
Tuckpointing
When worn joints make a brick front look patchy, tuckpointing fills them with mortar tinted to the brick and a fine line that makes the wall look crisp.
Brick repair
A cracked step, a broken planter brick or a corner clipped by a car can usually be fixed in place with brick matched to yours.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit the driveways on newer tracts here because a cracked one lifts out and gets replaced, and we build the base so they sit flat.
Retaining wall construction
Sloped backyards above the lake often need a wall to hold the hill back, so we size the footing and drainage to the height and load behind it.
Masonry restoration
On an older home with brick or stone that's worn, stained or patched over the years, we clean it, repair the damage and keep the original look.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and fire features out back, with the firebox, chimney and stone face laid out to fit your room or patio.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set on a wall's face, dresses up a plain stucco front or column, and we set the backing behind it so water drains away.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between tract yards here lean or crack when the footing is too small, so we rebuild a section or build new with steel and grout.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or raised floor on a sloped lot, we lay the short block wall the framing sits on, set on a footing sized for the load.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Plenty of yards here have room for a backyard kitchen, and we build the block frame, counters and stone or brick face to match your house.
Walkway construction
A path to a side gate or down a sloped yard walks easier in brick, stone or pavers, and we add steps where the ground drops.
Brick wall installation
Brick walls and entry pillars give a front yard a finished edge, and we pick brick and mortar so the wall looks like it came with the house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, steps and walls on lots with a view of the lake, and we fit each stone by hand so the joints come out tight.
Brick pointing
When mortar crumbles out of a garden wall or planter, we rake out the loose joints and repoint them so water stops working into the wall.
A free masonry estimate for your Lake Elsinore home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out myself, look the job over and write up a free estimate with no obligation.
- Based in
- Perris, CA 92571
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
Permits, licenses and pricing for Lake Elsinore jobs
When a masonry job in Lake Elsinore needs a permit, the city's building official issues it, and it has to be in hand before we start, so the permit and the inspections that follow set much of the schedule. Before you hire anyone, check that they hold a current state contractor license and a current city business license, which the city expects contractors working here to carry. We're fully licensed and insured, and when your job needs a permit, we pull it and line up the inspections.
What moves the price is mostly the size of the job, how much digging and footing it takes, whether we can get a truck close or have to wheel block around the house, and how hard your brick or stone is to match. Your written estimate gives you the figure for your own job. We've worked across this part of Riverside County since 2017, including Good Hope and the cities around Perris, so the drive out to the lake and the kinds of yards here are familiar ground.
Why Lake Elsinore yards and walls need masonry work
Plenty of Lake Elsinore lots climb up from the lake, so a backyard often needs a retaining wall to hold the hill back and give you flat ground to use. Water building up behind a wall is what usually pushes it over, so we put drain rock and a pipe behind the retaining walls we build and leave weep holes, small gaps low in the wall, to let it out. If yours is leaning or bulging, that's one I wouldn't leave long.
Newer tracts have block walls between yards, and older homes nearer downtown have brick and stone that's lost mortar over the years. A few soft joints can usually wait a season, but a widening crack or a wall that's started to lean is worth a look now, before a section has to come down.
How a masonry job in Lake Elsinore runs, start to finish
From your side, it's a call, a visit, the work and a walk-through, and you'll know the price before anything starts.
Call or send us a note
Tell us what you're seeing or what you'd like built, and we'll set up a time to come out. Photos help, but you don't need them.
I look over the job
I come out myself, walk the job with you, answer your questions and write up an estimate. You'll have the price in writing before we start, and you can take your time deciding.
We pull permits and build
If the job needs a permit, we get it and schedule the inspections, and I'm on the job with our crew. The city inspects permitted work, so we leave footings and steel exposed until the inspector approves them.
We walk the finished work
When we're done, we clean up and walk the finished work with you. That's your chance to look at every joint and ask about anything you want explained.
Questions about masonry work in Lake Elsinore
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Lake Elsinore?
Usually, yes, if you're building, adding to, altering or repairing a structure, because the city requires a building permit for that work. The city's guide lists some exceptions, such as fences up to 6 feet tall and finish work like tiling, but it's a summary and requirements can vary by project. We check your job against it before we price it.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in Lake Elsinore?
It can, depending on its height and what it holds back. The city's guide lists retaining walls up to 4 feet as exempt, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, but not when the wall carries an added load, like a slope or a driveway above it. Since that's a summary, we put retaining wall questions to the building official before we dig.
How do I apply for a building permit online in Lake Elsinore?
You apply through the city's Citizen Self-Service Portal, which takes building permit applications online. On our jobs we pull the permit ourselves, but if you'd rather pull it as the owner, I'll go over what the office asks for.
How do I check if a masonry contractor is licensed in California?
You look the contractor up with the Contractors State License Board, which licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in California. A license applies when the job needs a building permit, uses any workers besides the contractor, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials, so most wall and patio jobs call for one.
Does a contractor from Perris need a Lake Elsinore business license?
Yes, the city expects contractors working here to have a current business license, including ones based outside the city limits. Out-of-town businesses use a separate city application, with one made for state licensed contractors coming into the city, so it's fair to ask any contractor whether theirs is current.
How much does a block wall or retaining wall cost in Lake Elsinore?
The price comes down to the wall's length and height, the footing and drainage it needs, and how easy it is to get materials into your yard. A taller retaining wall or one with a slope pushing on it costs more, and a block wall with a plain cap costs less than one faced in stone. I'll give you a written figure for your job at the estimate.
Tell us about your Lake Elsinore project
Catching a leaning wall or crumbling joints early usually means a smaller repair, so describe what you're seeing and ask about the permit step while we're talking.