Foundation repair
We find what's moving the foundation, often water or a weak footing, and repair the masonry so the fix lasts instead of patching a crack that comes back.
Masonry contractor in Bonadelle Ranchos, CA - walls that stay straight on acreage lots
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor building and repairing block walls, brick, stone, retaining walls and chimneys for homeowners in Bonadelle Ranchos, CA, with our own crew and a lead mason running each job.
Masonry work on Bonadelle Ranchos acreage
Bonadelle Ranchos sits in southern Madera County, about 9 miles east of Madera, and the stretch from Avenue 13 north to Highway 145 is the most rural part of it. Most homes there sit on two acres or more, and each one draws water from its own well. We're a masonry contractor based in Fresno, and the calls we get out here are mostly long block walls along property lines, retaining walls where the ground drops, brick and stone at the house, and drives and walkways that cross a lot of ground. Building permits for homes out here go through Madera County's Building Division, not a city office.
What moves the price is the length and height of the wall, how deep the footing goes, the material you pick and whether something old has to come out first. The schedule turns mostly on whether the county wants a permit and when material arrives. I walk the property and put your price in writing. On lots this size a wall often runs a long way across open ground, so most of the work sits in the footing you never see once we leave.
We find your well first
Every home out here has its own well, so before we dig a footing I ask where the well and its buried line run, and we lay out the work around them.
Getting material to the work
On a two-acre lot the wall can sit a long way from the road, so I check where a truck can get in and where we can stack block without tearing up your yard.
A small fix if that's enough
If a few cracked joints or one bad section is the whole problem, I'll tell you so, because rebuilding a wall that only needed a repair is money you didn't have to spend.
Masonry services for Bonadelle Ranchos homes
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap and washed-out joints let water into a chimney, so we rebuild what's failing up top and repoint the brick that's still sound.
Tuckpointing
We grind out crumbling mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar matched to your brick, because mortar harder than the brick around it can crack the brick itself.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick matched in size and color as closely as we can find, so the repair blends in.
Driveway pavers
Long rural driveways take truck and trailer traffic, so we dig out and compact a thick base before setting pavers, which is what keeps them from rutting and shifting.
Retaining wall construction
On a lot with a grade change, a retaining wall needs a solid footing and drainage behind it, because trapped water is what usually pushes a failed wall over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's worn, stained or patched over the years gets cleaned, repaired and repointed with mortar suited to it, keeping the original material wherever it's still sound.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and out, planning the firebox, the flue and the hearth together, because a fireplace that's sized wrong smokes into the room instead of drawing.
Stone veneer installation
We set stone veneer, a thin face of real or manufactured stone, over a water barrier and wire mesh, so moisture behind it drains out instead of soaking the wall.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along a property line get a poured footing and steel set in the hollow cores where the wall needs it, so a long run stays straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For a crawlspace, garage or addition, we lay block on a footing dug down to firm ground and fill the cells with concrete where the plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
On an acreage lot, we build outdoor kitchens in block and finish them in brick or stone, planning the gas and power runs before the slab is poured.
Walkway construction
Walkways from the drive to the door or out to a shop get a packed base and a slight slope so water runs off, in brick, pavers, stone or concrete.
Brick wall installation
Brick walls at an entry or around a patio go on a solid footing with joints tooled tight, since loose joints are where water gets in and the trouble starts.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps and gate pillars, fitting each piece by hand and setting it on a footing so the weight sits evenly.
Brick pointing
If mortar is only worn at the face of the joints, pointing refills them flush and seals the brick against water before the damage reaches deeper.
Get a written price for your masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the job and give you the price in writing, free and with no obligation.
I come out myself
The person who walks your property and writes the estimate is me, so the price reflects what I saw on the ground, not a guess from photos or a phone call.
Our own crew does the work
Our own crew builds it, with a lead mason running the site, so the footing, the drainage and the mortar mix go in the way we priced them.
Licensed, insured, permits handled
We're licensed and insured, and when a job needs a county permit we file it and handle the paperwork, so you aren't left chasing forms.
Masonry questions from Bonadelle Ranchos homeowners
Straight answers to the permit and license questions that come up before a masonry job starts in Bonadelle Ranchos.
Do I need a permit for a masonry wall in Bonadelle Ranchos?
That's the county's call, because permits for homes out here come from its Building Division, not a city. The county's permit lists name things like demolition, mobile homes, and re-siding or stucco, but they don't settle every wall or chimney job, so we check yours with the county before we start. You can follow any permit on the county's online permit system.
Can a handyman do small masonry repairs without a contractor's license in California?
Only on small jobs. Under state contractor rules, someone without a license can take a job only if the whole thing adds up to less than $1,000, needs no permit, and they hire no one to help. When a job does need a county permit, the county also wants a licensed contractor's signed statement with the license number.
Do I need a permit to tear down an old shed or brick building in Madera County?
Yes, if it's over 120 square feet. The county requires a demolition permit to remove any structure that size, and the San Joaquin Valley air district has to approve each one first. If a teardown is part of your job, tell me at the estimate so we can plan the new work around that approval.
Cities where we do masonry work
These cities have their own page here, but they aren't the only places we work. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form with your address and we'll let you know.
Call about your wall, chimney or brick
Call (559) 319-0148 or use the form, and have your address or parcel number handy, since that's what a county permit is filed under.