Masonry restoration in Perris CA - repairs that match your wall and hold up
Crumbling joints or a crack that keeps coming back? We repair brick and block so the fix holds and blends in with the old work.
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When does a brick or block wall need restoration?
Masonry restoration in Perris, CA is the repair of worn mortar joints, cracks and broken brick or block, done so your wall is sound again and the repair looks like it was always part of the house.
Most people call when they notice sand at the foot of a wall, a joint they can push a key into, or a crack in the yard wall that wasn't there last year. At Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry we're based in Perris and work in the cities around it across this part of Riverside County, and a lot of what we fix is worn joints, which is tuckpointing work, and cracked block. The price moves with how much of the wall needs work and whether it's joints alone or a crack whose cause has to be found first. The schedule turns on matching the old brick and mortar and whether the job needs a permit, and your estimate gives you the figure for your own wall.
How can you tell your brick or block wall needs repair?
Mortar turning to sand
If a joint crumbles when you rub it, or the mortar sits back from the face of the brick, it's worn out and letting water in behind it. That can usually wait a season, but the longer it goes, the more likely a joint repair turns into replacing brick.
Cracks in a block wall
Stair-step cracks along the joints or a crack through the block itself usually mean part of the wall has moved. Watch whether it's getting wider, because a crack that keeps opening needs its cause found, and filling it alone won't hold.
Washed-out joints by a downspout
When the mortar is gone right where a downspout drains, the water has been washing it out a little at a time. The downspout or drainage has to be fixed along with the joints, or the new mortar goes the same way.
How we handle masonry restoration
We start by looking over the whole wall, not just the bad spot, because the reason the mortar failed or the wall moved decides the repair. On an older building I'd rather use a softer mortar that suits the wall than a hard modern mix, and on a cracked block wall we find out why it moved before we fill anything, so the crack doesn't just open again. Then our crew cuts out the worn mortar, replaces any broken brick or block, packs the joints with new mortar shaped to match the old ones, and cleans the face of the wall before we leave.
Restoration often sits next to other work on the house. If the brick you're fixing is around a firebox, we can plan fireplace installation at the same time, and if a sound wall just looks tired, stone veneer installation is another way to go, though I'll tell you first if the wall underneath needs fixing.
Repointing worn joints
This suits a wall where the brick or block is still solid and the mortar between it is the problem. We cut out the old joints and repoint them with a mortar picked for your wall, so the color and hardness fit the old work.
Crack repair and partial rebuild
This is for a block wall that has moved, cracked through the units or been patched before without holding. We deal with the cause first, then replace damaged block and rebuild the section so it ties back into the sound wall.
Get a masonry restoration estimate for your wall
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I'll come look at the wall 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
What happens after you call about masonry restoration
Here's how a restoration job runs from your first call to the walk-through at the end, so you know who you'll be talking to at each step.
Call or send us a note
Call (951) 418-3037 or send a note through the form and tell us what you're seeing on the wall. We get back to you to set up a time for me to come out.
I look the wall over
I come out myself, look at the wall and what's around it, and answer your questions on the spot. Then I write up an estimate, so you know the price before you decide anything.
We do the work and walk it
If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs, and I'm on the job with our crew while the work gets done. At the end we walk the finished wall with you so you can see every repair.
Why Perris homeowners call us for masonry restoration
I come out from Perris myself
We're based in Perris, and I come out to look at the wall and give the estimate myself. I'm on the job with our crew too, so the person who saw your wall is the one making sure the plan gets followed.
Repairs that blend in
We've been in business since 2017, and the work we're best known for is brick and block that holds up and repairs that blend in with the old work. On a restoration that means matching the joint shape, the color and the mortar so the patch doesn't stand out.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. That's one of the first things worth checking with any crew you let work on your house.
On a restoration, the part that matters most is the mortar and the reason the wall gave out, and that's what I'll talk through with you on site. Ask for an estimate or call (951) 418-3037.
Masonry restoration and block wall work in Perris
When part of a block wall has to be rebuilt, it helps to know how the City of Perris Building Department's standard block wall design is checked. It calls for an inspection while the bond beam, a course of block that carries horizontal steel, and the vertical rebar are in place, before any grout goes in. A final inspection follows after grouting and before any decorative cap goes on. We check whether your address goes through a city office or the county, because some go through each, and when a job needs a permit we pull it and line up the inspections. If you'd rather pull it yourself as the owner, I'll go over what the office asks for.
Around Perris we see a lot of block yard walls and some older brick, and the same mix turns up on jobs in Menifee and Moreno Valley, so we treat those walls the same way. If you're planning bigger wall work, you can look up your address on the state's earthquake hazard zone map to see whether the property sits in a hazard zone.
Questions about masonry restoration in Perris
What is repointing on a brick or block wall?
Repointing, which some people call pointing or tuckpointing, means cutting the worn-out mortar from the joints of a wall and filling them with new mortar. It's the core of most restoration jobs, because the brick or block is usually still fine long after the mortar between it has worn down.
What is the best mortar for repointing an older brick house?
On an older building, a soft mortar such as lime mortar usually suits the wall better than a hard Portland cement mix. Lime mortar is soft and porous and barely changes size as the temperature swings, while a harder, tighter mortar can leave the brick soaking up moisture until it fails, and that damage can be structural, not just cosmetic. It's a fair question to ask any crew, and I'll tell you which mortar I'd use at the estimate.
What causes cracks in a block wall to come back after they're repaired?
Cracks usually come back because the wall kept moving and only the crack got filled. Before more repair goes in, a crack that bothers you should be checked for what caused it and for any earlier patches, so the fix deals with the movement and not just the gap.
Can a cracked block wall in Perris just be repointed?
Often it can, when the cracks aren't widespread, run mostly through the mortar joints and aren't getting any wider. The size, place and width of the cracks are what decide the repair, so cracks through the block or ones that keep opening point to more than repointing.
How much can a contractor ask as a deposit in California?
Under the state contractor board's rule, a contractor can't ask for or take a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. After that, each payment has to be listed in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered. It's also fair to ask how a crew's workers and suppliers get paid, because if they go unpaid they can record a lien on your house and take it to court, even when you've paid the contractor in full.
How much does masonry restoration cost in Perris, CA?
The price comes down to how much of the wall needs work and what kind of repair it needs, so I give you a figure at the estimate rather than a guess over the phone. Repointing a stretch of worn joints costs far less than tracking down why a block wall moved and rebuilding part of it, and matching old brick or an unusual mortar color adds time. How tall the wall is and how easy it is to reach matter too.
Related masonry work around your house
Fireplace installation
A new fireplace needs firebrick, a proper hearth and masonry that handles heat, so it's worth planning when you're already redoing the brick in that room.
Stone veneer installation
If a sound wall just looks tired or mismatched after years of patches, a stone veneer face can give it a new look without tearing it down.
Service areas for masonry restoration
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry is based in Perris, California, and the 12 areas below each have their own page, including Murrieta and Lake Elsinore. They aren't the only places we work, so if your city isn't listed, give us a call and ask.
Send photos of your wall for an estimate
Photos of the cracks or worn joints, and roughly how old the house is, let me come to the first visit with a good idea of what we're looking at.