Masonry Contractor in Perris, CA - Block Walls and Brick Repairs That Hold Up
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Perris, CA. We build block walls, brick walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens, and we repair foundations, chimneys and mortar so the fix blends in with the old work.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
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Perris homes and the masonry around them
Perris is home base for us. The houses here run from older homes in and around downtown to newer neighborhoods where most back yards are closed in by block walls. Most of what homeowners call us about is those walls, the brick and stone on the front of the house, and the patios and planters out back. We do the same work just south in Menifee and in Mead Valley, where the houses and yards look a lot like ours.
That housing shapes the job. On newer homes the work usually ties into block, stucco and slab patios, so a repair has to match the block size, the cap and the joint color. On older homes I take the time to match the softer brick and mortar instead of patching over it with something harder.
Masonry services we offer in Perris
Foundation repair
When the short block wall under your house cracks or a porch footing drops, we find what moved it and rebuild it to carry the load again.
Chimney repair
On older Perris homes, a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, lets rain into the brick. We fix the top first, then the joints below.
Tuckpointing
When the joints on a brick front have worn back, tuckpointing fills them with mortar colored to the brick and a thin, crisp line down each joint.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking brick shows up most on planters, steps and garden walls here. We cut out the bad ones and set in brick that matches the old.
Driveway pavers
A lot of Perris driveways are plain concrete that's cracked, and pavers make a good replacement because a single broken piece can be lifted and swapped.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or backs up to a slope, a retaining wall holds the dirt. We put drainage behind it so water drains out instead of pushing.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone here often carries years of mismatched patches. We clean it, cut out the bad repairs and redo them to match the original work.
Fireplace installation
Winter nights get cold enough for a fire, so we build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and for back patios that get used most of the year.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set over a wall, dresses up the stucco fronts and columns common here. We prep the wall first so it bonds.
Concrete block walls
Block walls are the usual fence between yards in Perris. We build new ones and rebuild sections that have cracked or leaned, capped to match the rest.
Foundation block wall installation
On Perris lots with room for an addition or garage, we lay the block foundation walls, with steel and grout in the cells so they hold together.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Back yards here get used most of the year, so we build outdoor kitchens on a block frame, finished in brick, stone or stucco to match the house.
Walkway construction
Side yards here are often bare dirt between the house and a block wall, so we build walkways in pavers, brick or stone on a packed base.
Brick wall installation
A low brick wall or front planter softens a stucco house, and we lay it with brick, mortar color and caps picked to sit right with your home.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits the ranch-style lots and sloped yards around Perris for walls, steps and columns, and we fit each stone by hand so the joints stay tight.
Brick pointing
When a few joints on a planter or garden wall have gone soft, we rake them out and refill them. Done early, it stays a small job.
Get a free masonry estimate for your Perris home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I come out myself, look the job over and write up a free 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 Perris: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Inside Perris city limits, building permits come from the city's Building & Safety Division, and a permitted job can't start until the permit is issued, so the city's review usually sets the start date more than our calendar does. Some addresses around here go through the county instead, so we check which office covers yours first. Before you hire anyone, ask for their state contractor license and a current City of Perris business license, which is good only inside city limits. We're fully licensed and insured, and when your job needs a permit we pull it and line up the inspections, or if you'd rather pull it as the owner, I'll go over what the office asks for.
What moves the price is mostly size, material and what has to come out first. A long or tall wall costs more than a short one, brick and stone take more hand work than block, and tearing out an old wall or a cracked slab adds labor and haul-off. The schedule turns on the permit, the inspection dates and the weather, since we won't lay block in a downpour. The estimate I write up gives you your own number, and we work it out the same way for homeowners in Moreno Valley and Nuevo.
Why masonry on Perris homes needs looking after
Hot summers and cool winter nights work on mortar and brick every year. At the March AFB weather station, about 8 miles from town, August highs average 95°F and December lows average 37°F, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages, and that swing opens hairline cracks in joints and wall caps over time. Once a crack opens, rain gets in and makes it worse. We look at caps, crowns and the tops of walls first, because that's where water gets in, and I'll tell you plainly which cracks matter now and which can wait a while.
The other reason is how much masonry these houses carry. Most back yards are lined with block, and plenty of fronts have brick planters, columns or stone, so a crack, a lean or a run of bad joints on a shared wall is a common call. We fix the section that failed and match the block, cap and mortar so the repair doesn't stand out.
How a masonry job runs when you call us in Perris
Here's how a job goes from your first call to the walk-through at the end, with the city's part noted where it comes in.
Call or send a note
Call (951) 418-3037 or send the form, tell us what you're seeing, and we'll set a time for me to come out. A couple of photos help me bring the right samples.
I come out and look
I walk the job with you, answer your questions and write up an estimate, so you see the cost and the plan before anything starts. It helps if you're home, so we can talk through material and finish together.
Permit, then the build
We take care of any permit, and the city's review comes before we start, with inspections as the work reaches them. I'm on the job with our crew, and we clean up at the end of each day.
We walk it with you
When the work is done, we walk the finished job with you and go over anything you want to see again. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Questions about masonry work in Perris
Do I need a building permit for a masonry project in Perris?
Many masonry jobs do, because the city requires a permit for foundation repairs and retaining walls over 3 feet tall, along with new construction, additions and alterations. The city's homeowner permits page lists retaining walls under 3 feet as needing none, and it notes that a project with no construction permit may still need some other kind of city review. For anything else, like a new block wall, we check with Building & Safety before we build.
Does a contractor need a state license to do masonry work in California?
Yes, in most cases, because the Contractors State License Board requires a license when a job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts. A bigger project can't be split into smaller contracts to stay under that amount. Ask any contractor you're considering for their license before you sign.
How do I know if fire zone rules apply to my house in Perris?
Look up your address on the city's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, because the stricter rules apply to properties mapped as High or Very High. In those zones, new construction and major renovations have to meet the Wildland-Urban Interface building codes, the rules for homes near open wildland, and Very High zone properties also follow stricter home hardening standards and need 100 feet of defensible space clearance. If you're in one, tell me when I come out so we plan a new wall or outdoor kitchen around it.
What makes a block wall or patio job cost more in Perris?
Beyond size and material, access and matching usually add the most. Many back yards here are reached only through a narrow side gate, so block, mortar and debris move by hand, and matching an older wall's block, cap and mortar color takes longer than new work. I put each of those on the written estimate so you can see where the money goes.
What causes cracks in block walls around Perris?
Most cracks we see start with water getting in at the top of the wall, a footing too small for the wall, or a wall being pushed by a slope or a tree root. A hairline crack in a joint can usually be watched for a while, but a crack that runs through the block, keeps widening or comes with a lean means the footing or the steel inside needs a look. Send us a photo and I'll tell you which one you've got.
What is the best way to match new brick to an older house in Perris?
Match the mortar as carefully as the brick, because the joints cover a good part of the wall, and a wrong color or a harder mix stands out and can wear on soft old brick. We bring sample bricks and mix small test batches of mortar, then let them dry before you choose, since wet mortar looks darker than it ends up.
Tell us about your Perris masonry project
Call (951) 418-3037 or use the form to describe the job and ask about the permit, and I'll come out with matching samples and an answer for your address.