Stone masonry in Perris CA - walls and paving that look like they belong on your house
Stones working loose, veneer pulling away or a patio that rocks underfoot? We build and repair stone so it sits solid and suits your house.
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- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
What does stone masonry involve, and what sets the price?
Stone masonry in Perris, CA means building walls, fences, wall caps and paving from natural stone or manufactured stone veneer, set in mortar or laid dry, so the work holds up and looks like it belongs on your house.
Most people call us about a plain block wall they're tired of looking at, a garden wall they want built, or a stone patio that's started to rock. The price moves with the kind of stone, how big the job is and how much prep sits under or behind it. The schedule turns on getting the stone delivered, building the base and working around the weather. Once I've seen it, the estimate I write up gives you your own figure.
How can you tell your stone work needs attention?
Stones loose in the wall
You can wiggle a stone, or one has dropped out, usually because the mortar around it has worn or cracked. Waiting lets water get behind the stones next to it, so one loose stone tends to turn into a loose section.
Veneer pulling away
Cracks along the edges or a spot that sounds hollow when you tap it usually mean the veneer has let go of the wall behind it, or that wall is giving out. Left alone, pieces can fall, and the repair grows to include the wall underneath.
Patio stones rocking or sinking
A stone that rocks underfoot or a low spot that holds water usually means the base has settled or washed out. Catching it early can mean resetting a few stones instead of lifting the whole patio.
Cracks running through the wall
A crack that steps through several joints or keeps getting wider usually points to movement under the wall, not a problem with the stone. That's worth a look soon, because rebuilding stone on ground that's still moving just repeats the crack.
Our stone masonry work, from planning to cleanup
Before anything gets built, I help you weigh natural stone against cast veneer, because natural stone can carry a load and veneer only dresses a wall that something else holds up. On a wall, we check what the stone will sit on or cover, then lay it row by row with even joints so it looks like it was always part of the house. On paving, the base gets as much care as the stone on top, so we dig out, pack the base in layers and only then set the stone. We finish by cleaning off mortar smears and hauling away the scraps.
Stone often sits right next to other masonry that needs help. When the brick wall or chimney beside your new stone has worn joints, brick pointing fills them so both hold up together. When cracks in a stone wall trace back to a footing or slab that's settling, we look at foundation repair first, since new stone won't stay put on a base that's still moving.
Natural stone walls
These suit garden walls, raised beds and walls that need to hold something up, because solid stone can carry a load. It's heavier and slower to fit than veneer, and it's the choice when you want real stone all the way through.
Manufactured stone veneer
Veneer suits a sound block, concrete or framed wall where you want the look of stone without the weight. It carries no load, so it's only as good as the wall it's fastened to.
Stone paving in mortar over concrete
This suits patios and walkways where you want every stone locked in place and easy to sweep. It needs a sound concrete slab underneath, either one you already have or one we pour.
Stone paving on a packed base
This suits a looser path or patio, with the stone set in sand over a compacted base. A single stone is easier to reset later, and the whole thing depends on how well that base was built.
Get a written estimate for your stone wall or patio
We reply within one business day to set up a visit. I come out, look the job over and write up a free estimate, and there's 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 when you call about stone work in Perris?
Here's how a stone job runs from your first call to the final walk-through, and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send us a note
Call (951) 418-3037 or use the form, and we'll get back to you to set a time for me to come out. Photos of the wall or area, its rough size and whether you're leaning toward natural stone or veneer help me come ready.
I look the job over
I come out myself, check the wall behind or the ground below, and answer whatever you want to ask. Then I write up an estimate that shows your price and what it covers, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
Our crew builds it
Our crew does the work and I'm on the job with them, so the person who priced it is the one making the calls on site. If we open something up and find a backing wall that's worse than it looked, I show you before we go on.
We walk it together
When the stone is set and the site is cleaned up, we walk the finished work with you. That's your time to point at anything you want a second look at.
Why Perris homeowners call us for stone work
I give the estimate myself
I come out to look at your job and write the estimate, and I'm on site with our crew while they work. The person who told you how it would go is there to see it done that way.
In business since 2017
We've been at this since 2017, and I learned the trade mixing mortar and hauling block for a mason who explained the reason behind every step. That's still how I run a job, and I'd rather explain something twice than leave you guessing.
Licensed and insured in California
We're fully licensed and insured. The Contractors State License Board has a masonry class that covers natural and manufactured stone for walls, fences and paving, and that's the license to look up on any stone mason you're thinking of hiring.
New stone that matches old
We're known for repairs that blend in with what's already there, so we match the stone's size, color and joint style before we set anything. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
If you've got a wall to dress up, a wall to build or a patio to lay, send us a note or give us a call and I'll come take a look.
Stone walls, caps and patios in Perris
A lot of stone work in Perris starts as a cap or a facing on a block wall. Under the city's standard block-wall design, an inspector checks the rebar, the steel bars inside the wall, before the cells get filled with grout, then makes a final check before any decorative cap goes on. So we set a stone cap only after that final inspection.
The other thing we watch here is the ground. Soil surveys list how much weight a soil can bear and how much it shrinks and swells, along with its slope and how deep the bedrock sits, and those are the things that decide how much base a patio or wall footing needs. Plenty of yards have been graded or filled at some point, so I look at the dirt before I price the base, and we read the ground the same way on jobs in Menifee and Moreno Valley.
Questions about stone masonry in Perris
Is manufactured stone the same as natural stone?
No, manufactured stone veneer is a lightweight product cast from cement and aggregates to look like natural stone, and it carries no load. It dresses up a wall that something else holds up, while a wall that bears weight is built from masonry like natural stone.
Can stone veneer go over my old wall?
Only if the old wall is sound. The trade group's veneer guide says it belongs on solid backing walls, not on ones that are breaking down or on foam-backed stucco systems, so a worn or damaged wall gets repaired first. I check the backing when I come out for the estimate.
How long does new stone veneer need protection from the weather?
The industry guide for stone veneer calls for protecting new work at 40°F or colder until 48 hours after it's finished. It also calls for shielding it from drying too fast when the air is over 100°F, through 72 hours after, so it makes sense to plan a veneer job around a hot or cold spell.
How do I clean natural stone without damaging it?
Use low water pressure, because one stone maker's guide warns that high-pressure washing can damage the surface. That guide keeps it under 1600 psi, so turn a pressure washer down or skip it.
What is the best way to lay a stone patio in Perris?
One stone maker's guide favors setting the stone in mortar over concrete for the best long-term results. Mortar or sand over a packed base are proven too, though they lean harder on how well the base is built. The same guide says clay and disturbed soil can cause settling, cracking or an uneven surface, and it recommends getting an engineer's advice on ground like that.
How much does stone masonry cost in Perris?
The cost comes down to the stone, the size of the job and the prep, and you get your own figure from the estimate after I've seen the site. Natural stone weighs more and takes longer to fit than cast veneer, a backing wall that needs repair adds a step, and soft or filled ground means more base to dig and pack. Easy access for hauling and a simple shape keep the price down.
Related masonry work that pairs with stone
Brick pointing
If the brick walls, steps or chimney near your new stone have soft or crumbling joints, fresh mortar keeps water out and keeps both finishes looking cared for.
Foundation repair
When a stone wall cracks because the footing or slab under it has moved, fixing that first gives the new stone something steady to sit on.
Service areas for our stone masonry crew
Superior Perris Concrete and Masonry is based in Perris, California, and the 12 cities listed here each have their own page, including Murrieta and Lake Elsinore. We work in other cities around this part of Riverside County too.
Send us photos of your stone project
A couple of photos, the rough size and whether you want natural stone or veneer let me show up ready to talk about your wall instead of guessing at it.