Foundation repair
For cracked or settling block and brick foundations under a home. We find what's moving first, because patching a crack without fixing the cause just means the crack comes back.
Your Local Masonry Contractor in Fresno CA - Straight Walls and Brickwork That Holds Up
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry fixes crumbling mortar joints, chimneys and brick in Fresno and nearby cities like Clovis and Madera. We also build block walls for yards that need privacy and paver driveways to replace cracked concrete.
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Masonry contractor services in Fresno, CA
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Fresno, CA, with 16 services covering brick, block, stone and pavers. Most calls are for mortar crumbling out of the joints, a chimney losing brick or a yard that needs a wall. What moves the price is how much old work has to come out, how deep the footing goes, the material you pick and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns mostly on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit. The estimate puts your own number in writing.
Chimney repair
From a few loose bricks at the top to a full rebuild above the roofline. We fix what water has damaged and close the joints to keep rain out.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar to a sound depth and pack in new mortar matched to your brick, so the joints are tight and the wall looks even again.
Brick repair
For bricks that are cracked, loose or flaking in a wall, step or planter. We cut out the bad ones and set replacements close in size and color.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway is only as good as the base under it. We dig out, pack a gravel base in layers and set the pavers tight and level.
Retaining wall construction
Holds back soil where your yard changes height. The footing and the drainage behind the wall do most of the work, so we don't rush them.
Masonry restoration
Bringing an older brick or stone house back into shape with repointing, rebuilding failed sections and cleaning. We repair what's there before replacing anything, so more of the original work stays.
Fireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace built in brick or stone, inside or out. We plan the firebox, hearth and chimney together before we lay the first brick.
Stone veneer installation
Thin natural or manufactured stone over a wall, column or fireplace. Most of the job is prep, the moisture barrier and wire mesh the stone bonds to.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for privacy, property lines and side yards. We pour a proper footing, set steel, fill the hollow cores with grout and cap the top.
Foundation block wall installation
New block foundation walls for additions and garages, laid level and square on a footing sized for the load. Getting the first row right sets up everything above it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
The block or brick base for a grill, counter and storage, finished in stone, stucco or brick. We leave room for gas, water and power lines as we build.
Walkway construction
Paths to your front door, gate or garden in pavers, brick, stone or concrete. We give each a slight slope so water runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden, screen and boundary walls on a poured footing. You pick the brick, pattern and joint style, and we keep every row straight and level.
Stone masonry
Walls, steps, columns and planters in natural stone, fitted by hand. We sort the stone and pick shapes before setting, so joints stay tight and weight sits evenly.
Brick pointing
Sometimes only a patch of joints has opened up, not the whole wall. We clean out the loose mortar and refill those joints so water stops getting behind the brick.
How we approach masonry on your home
We've been in business since 2013, and I care most about the parts you can't see once we leave. The footing, the drainage and the mortar mix decide whether a wall stays straight and a joint holds, so that's where we put our time first.
Our own crew does every job, with a lead mason running it on site. We're licensed and insured, and it's satisfaction guaranteed on every job. You can read more about our crew and how we got started.
Planned the way commercial crews plan
I ran crews on large commercial jobs in Fresno before going out on my own, so your job gets a real plan for footing, materials and order of work before anyone mixes mortar.
A small fix when that's enough
If a few joints or one section is the real problem, I'll tell you so and price only that. I'd rather lose a bigger job than sell you work your house doesn't need.
Mortar that gives before your brick
On older brick we pick a mortar softer than the brick, because when something has to wear, it should be the joint we can repoint, not the brick that's hard to replace.
From your first call to finished masonry
Here's how a masonry job goes with us, from the first call to the final check.
Call or send the form
Call (559) 319-0148 or fill out the contact form and tell us what you're seeing. We get back to you within one business day.
On-site look and written estimate
I come out myself, look the job over and ask a lot of questions. Then you get a written estimate, free and with no obligation to hire us.
Permit, work and final check
If you hire us, we handle any permit the job needs and our crew does the work. I check it myself before we call it finished.
Brick, stone and paver examples to talk over
These examples show brick patterns, stone faces, paver layouts and joint styles to talk through when we look at your project.
Get a written masonry estimate for your home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out, look the job over and give you a written estimate that's free, with no obligation.
Describe what you're seeing
Tell us what you're seeing, like mortar falling out of the joints or a wall starting to lean. A few details help me come out ready with the right questions.
Mention a historic home early
If your home is a designated historic property, tell us at the estimate so we can plan the work and the paperwork around it from the start.
Fresno and the cities around it
We're based in Fresno and work in the cities around it, including Clovis, Madera, Selma, Sanger and Kingsburg, so ask even if your city isn't on our list.
Masonry questions Fresno homeowners ask us
Straight answers on permits, licenses, cost and repair choices for masonry work on Fresno homes.
Does my masonry project in Fresno need a city permit?
It can. The City of Fresno requires a permit to build, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure, and the application is filed with the city's Building and Safety Permit Counter. Whether your wall, chimney or foundation work falls under that is something we sort out at the estimate. When a job needs one, we file it and handle the paperwork.
Does a masonry contractor in California need a state license?
Yes, on most masonry jobs. California's Contractors State License Board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or adds up to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Breaking a bigger job into smaller contracts doesn't get around that amount, so most wall, chimney and paver jobs call for a licensed contractor.
Is a Fresno business license proof that a contractor is qualified?
No. The city's business license is a tax certificate that anyone carrying on a trade in Fresno has to hold, and the city says it isn't a certification of skill. For a masonry contractor, the license that covers building the work is the state contractor license from the board above.
How much does tuckpointing cost on a brick house in Fresno?
Tuckpointing cost depends on how much of the wall needs its joints cut out, how deep the damage runs and how high we have to work. A chimney or two-story wall takes more setup than a garden wall, and matching old mortar color adds time. I give you the price in writing once I've seen the wall.
Should I repoint the mortar or replace bricks on my older Fresno home?
Usually the mortar. Joints are meant to wear before the brick, so on most older walls the fix is repointing the open joints, and only bricks that are cracked through or losing their face need replacing. I'll tell you which your wall needs when I look at it, even when it's the smaller job.
Can my chimney be repaired, or does it need to be rebuilt?
Most chimneys can be repaired. The damage usually sits near the top, where weather hits hardest, so we take down only the loose rows of brick, relay them and repoint the rest. A full rebuild comes up when the damage runs deep, and I'll show you why before I suggest it.
Tell us about your masonry project
Call (559) 319-0148 or send the form, and ask about permits too, since whether your job needs one is part of the estimate.