Foundation repair
Cracks in a brick or block foundation, or a corner that's settled. I look at what's moving it first, because patching a crack without fixing the cause won't last.
Masonry Contractor in Clovis, CA - Walls That Stay Straight, Joints That Hold
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone in Clovis, CA, from mortar repair on older brick to block walls, chimneys, walkways and outdoor kitchens, with our own crew doing the work.
How we handle masonry jobs in Clovis
Clovis has an older side around Old Town Clovis, under the Gateway to the Sierras sign, and newer neighborhoods spreading out from it. Near the old part of town, most of our calls are about worn mortar joints and tired chimneys. Out in the newer streets it's block walls between yards, paver driveways, and the planter walls and paths people picture after a walk through the Home Demonstration Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden. We're based in Fresno and do the same work in Madera and Sanger.
The price moves with the size of the job, the material you pick, how much has to be dug out or torn out first and how easy it is to get a crew and a pallet of block into your yard. The schedule turns on when the material arrives and what we find once old mortar or an old footing is opened up. I give you the price in writing at the estimate. On the older brick the work is mostly in the joints, and on the newer lots it starts underground with the footing.
Licensed by the state
We're licensed and insured. A contractor's license comes from the state licensing board and holds anywhere in California, Clovis included, and it's separate from a city business license.
The prep you won't see later
The footing, the drainage and the mortar mix decide whether a wall stays straight and solid, so that's where we spend our time before anything shows above ground.
A small fix when that's enough
If raking out and refilling a few bad joints will solve it, I'll tell you so, because tearing out sound brick costs you more and doesn't make the wall any better.
Masonry services we offer in Clovis
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap on top and washed-out joints on the chimneys of older Clovis houses. We rebuild only as far down as the brick is actually bad.
Tuckpointing
Raking out worn mortar and refilling the joints, finished with a thin, crisp line of mortar when you want the sharp look older brick fronts had.
Brick repair
Swapping out cracked bricks or ones with flaking faces, one at a time, with a brick matched to the size and color of the rest of your wall.
Driveway pavers
Paver driveways for the newer lots, built on a dug-out and packed base so the pavers stay level under a car instead of sinking where the tires run.
Retaining wall construction
Walls that hold back a raised bed or a slope in the yard, built with a footing under them and drainage behind them so water doesn't push them over.
Masonry restoration
Bringing an older brick or stone wall back by cleaning off stains and old paint, refilling the joints and replacing the pieces that are too far gone to save.
Fireplace installation
New masonry fireplaces and surrounds, set on a footing that can carry the weight of the brick or stone, with the firebox lined in brick made for heat.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone over block, concrete or framed walls, with the backing and the gap behind it done right so any water that gets behind the stone can drain out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between yards and along the street, with steel and grout run down the hollow cells so the wall stays straight and solid as the years go by.
Foundation block wall installation
Block foundation walls for additions and outbuildings, laid on a footing sized for the load and checked for level and straight up and down with every row.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Block-framed outdoor kitchens and grill islands finished in brick, stone or stucco, with room planned inside for the gas line, the wiring and the access doors.
Walkway construction
Brick, paver and stone walkways from the driveway to the door or out through the yard, set on a packed base with a slight slope so water runs off.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls for yards, planters and entries, with the brick and the mortar color picked to sit right beside the house you already have.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and planters, with each stone fitted by hand so the weight bears on the stone below it and not just on the mortar.
Brick pointing
Filling eroded mortar joints on brick walls and chimneys before water gets in behind the brick, which is usually the least costly point to stop the damage.
Get a written masonry estimate in Clovis
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 write the estimate, free and with no obligation.
I look at the job myself
I ran commercial masonry crews before starting this business in 2013, and I write every estimate myself, so the person pricing your job knows how it gets built.
Your price in writing
You get the price on paper, so you can set it next to other bids, ask about any part of it and decide when you're ready.
Our own crew on site
Our own crew does the work, with a lead mason running the job every day, so you know who's in your yard and who to ask about it.
Questions about masonry work in Clovis
Straight answers to what Clovis homeowners usually ask before hiring a mason, from permits to down payments to which building code applies.
Do I need a permit for a block wall or chimney repair in Clovis?
Some masonry jobs need a permit, and I check that for your job when I come out to look at it. When yours does, we file it with the city and handle the paperwork. If your house is a designated historic property, tell me at the estimate so we can plan the work around it.
How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?
No more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. That's the state licensing board's rule for home improvement work, and masonry falls under it. Any other payments have to be listed in the contract and tied to work already done or materials delivered to your house, so check for that before you sign.
Which California building code applies to masonry work in Clovis?
The 2025 California Building Standards Code, which took effect on January 1, 2026. It's the state's code, so it applies in Clovis the same as in the rest of California. We build to it, starting with the footing and the steel you won't see once the wall is up.
Cities where we do masonry work
Besides Clovis, these are the cities with their own page on our site. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask, since we work in other cities around Fresno too.
Tell us about your Clovis masonry project
Call (559) 319-0148 or describe the job on the form, and I'll know what to look for before I come out to see it.