Masonry Contractor in Menifee, CA - Walls and Repairs That Match Your House
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone in Menifee, CA, from backyard block walls and retaining walls to fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and worn joints we repoint so the repair blends in.
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Menifee masonry work, as we see it on the job
Menifee is just down the road from us, and most of our calls here are about the yard. That usually means a new block wall along a property line, a retaining wall where a lot steps down, a patio with an outdoor kitchen, or a front walk that's due for brick or stone. We see newer neighborhoods with block walls between the yards, and older homes on bigger lots where the brick and block have been up a good while. On a finished house the job is as much about fitting new work to what's already there as it is about laying block, so I look hard at the color, the joints and the caps before we start.
We work across this part of Riverside County, so the crew on a Menifee wall one week may be in Moreno Valley the next, doing the same kind of work the same way.
Masonry services we do on Menifee homes
Foundation repair
When a crack opens in the concrete or block your house sits on, we find what's pushing on it first, so we fix the cause and not just the crack.
Chimney repair
Loose brick, a cracked cap on top or mortar washing out of a chimney gets repaired before water finds its way into the walls or the attic.
Tuckpointing
On brick fronts and walls where the joints have gone sandy, we rake out the worn mortar and pack in fresh mortar shaped and colored to match.
Brick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks don't mean a new wall, because we can cut out the bad ones and set brick that blends with the rest.
Driveway pavers
Pavers give a Menifee driveway a finished look out front, and a single cracked or sunken paver can be lifted and reset instead of breaking out a slab.
Retaining wall construction
Where a backyard steps up or down, a retaining wall holds the higher ground back and leaves you level space for a patio, lawn or planters.
Masonry restoration
For brick or stone that's worn, stained or patched over the years, we clean, repair and repoint it so it looks like it belongs on the house again.
Fireplace installation
A new fireplace inside or a brick or stone one out by the patio gets laid out with you, so its size and finish suit the room or yard.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin facing of real or made stone, dresses up a house front, a column or a plain block wall without the weight of solid stone.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines and around backyards are everyday work for us here, whether it's a new wall, a taller one or a section rebuilt to match.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a raised floor, we lay the block walls the structure sits on, with the steel and grout set the way the plans call for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and brick or stone facing for an outdoor kitchen, sized around your grill and the way you use your backyard.
Walkway construction
A brick, paver or stone walkway from the driveway to the front door or out to the side gate gives you a firm path where dirt or worn grass used to be.
Brick wall installation
When you want a garden wall, a planter or a low front-yard wall in brick, we lay it with joints and caps that look right next to your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, columns, steps and accent walls on Menifee homes, and we fit each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and even.
Brick pointing
When only some joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing fills those spots with matched mortar, which is often all an older brick wall needs for now.
Get a free masonry estimate for your Menifee home
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out myself, look the job over and give you a free on-site estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Based in
- Perris, CA 92571
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–9 PM
Working in Menifee: permits, licenses and what moves the price
Inside the city limits, the City's Building & Safety Division issues building permits, and a permit is the City's go-ahead to start building, altering or repairing a structure, so on a new wall or a structural repair the permit sets when we can start. When a job needs one, we pull it and line up the inspections, and because some addresses around here go through the county instead of a city office, I check which one covers yours first. If you'd rather pull it yourself as the owner, I'll go over what the office asks for. Before you hire anyone, check two things, a California contractor license and a City of Menifee business license.
Most of what we build here sits in a backyard, so how we get block, sand and mortar in through a side yard shapes how we set up the job. The price moves with the size of the wall or repair, how much old work has to come out first, how closely we're matching what's there and how hard your yard is to reach, while the schedule turns mostly on the permit and the size of the job. The estimate I write up after seeing it gives you your own number. As a masonry contractor in Perris, CA, we do the same work back home in Perris, so the crew and the way we work are the same on your street.
Block walls and old brick on Menifee properties
The block wall is what we see most on lots here, running along the property line, around the backyard and out to the side gate. When one cracks or starts to lean, it's usually from sprinkler water soaking its base, a tree root pushing on it or a heavy gate pulling at the end post. I look for that cause before we touch the wall, because fixing the crack and leaving the water or the root alone just means calling us back later, and then we rebuild the bad section with block and caps that match the rest.
On older brick, the mortar usually wears out long before the brick does. Repointing those joints can keep a wall or chimney going for a good many years, and when it can wait a while, I'll tell you so.
How a masonry job in Menifee goes when you call us
Here's how it runs from your side, from the first call to the walk-through at the end, with the City's steps where they come in.
Call or send us a note
Call (951) 418-3037 or use the form and tell us a little about the job, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. Photos aren't needed, but they help me show up with the right questions.
I look the job over
I come out myself, look at the wall or brick, ask what you've noticed and explain what I think is going on. You get a written estimate with the price laid out, and if part of the work can wait, I'll say so.
We handle the permit
If the job needs a permit, we pull it and set up the inspections so you don't have to chase them. For a block or retaining wall built to the City Standard, the City's Fast-Track permits are usually processed within two business days without plan review.
We build, then walk it
I'm on the job with our crew during the hours the City allows construction near homes, Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. When it's done, we walk the finished work with you so you can see every joint and cap before we pack up.
Questions about masonry work in Menifee
Does a small brick or block repair need a permit in Menifee?
Some small repairs don't, but the City's list doesn't settle it for masonry, so ask before you skip one. A building permit covers repairs to a structure as well as new work, and the City's older list of work that needs no permit names general maintenance and some small repairs without naming brick or block. When I look at your job, I'll check with the City on yours and pull the permit if it needs one.
When does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
A contractor needs a state license when the job needs a building permit, uses any workers besides the contractor, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined. The Contractors State License Board also says a bigger job can't be broken into smaller pieces under $1,000 to get around that, so be wary of a quote split up that way. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to check before you sign anything.
How do I check if a contractor has a Menifee business license?
Call the City of Menifee Business License office at 951-723-3786, since the City requires every business working inside the city limits to hold one. Licenses run from January 1 through December 31, so ask whether the contractor's license covers this year.
What drives the cost of a block wall in Menifee?
Length and height drive it most, because they set how much block, steel, grout and footing go into the wall. After that come the cap and finish you pick, whether stucco or stone veneer goes on the face, whether an old wall has to come down first and how far we carry material to reach your yard. I'll give you your own number after I've seen the spot.
What building code does a new masonry wall in Menifee have to meet?
A permitted wall in Menifee is built to the California building codes the City currently enforces, which include the residential building code. The inspector checks the work along the way, so we plan the inspections into the schedule instead of waiting on them at the end.
How do I tell if a cracked block wall can be repaired instead of replaced?
A hairline crack in a wall that's still standing straight can usually be repaired, while a wall that leans, bulges or has cracks that keep opening usually needs that section rebuilt. I'll look at what's behind the crack, because the answer depends as much on the water or root causing it as on the crack itself.
Ask about your Menifee masonry project
Call (951) 418-3037 or send the form, and I'll tell you whether your wall or brick is worth fixing now or can wait a while.