Foundation repair
We dig down to see what's moving before we patch anything, because a crack in a foundation usually comes back if the cause underneath isn't dealt with.
Masonry contractor in Fresno, CA - sound mortar, straight walls and solid footings
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Fresno, CA. We repoint crumbling brick joints, repair tired chimneys and build block, brick and retaining walls, with our own crew on every job.
What masonry work in Fresno usually involves
Fresno is where I learned masonry, laying block and brick on big commercial jobs, and it's where I started this business in 2013. Most of our calls here come from homeowners with mortar crumbling out of older brick, a chimney that's seen better days, or a yard that needs a wall. We do the same work in the cities around Fresno, like Clovis and Madera.
Your price depends on how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how deep the footing has to go, how easy it is to get material to the spot, and whether we have to match old brick. The schedule mostly depends on a permit, if the job needs one, and on finding a good match. I give you the price in writing at the estimate. On older brick here, the prep is most of the job, because new mortar only holds as well as the joint we clean out for it.
I write every estimate myself
I come out, look at the job and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing your wall or chimney is the person who knows what the work involves.
Licensed, insured and our own crew
We're licensed and insured, and our own crew does the work, with a lead mason running it on site from the first day through cleanup.
We file the permit when needed
When your job needs a city permit, we file it with the right office and handle the paperwork, so you don't have to deal with the forms yourself.
Masonry services we offer in Fresno
Chimney repair
Loose crowns, cracked mortar and leaning stacks on older chimneys. We rebuild only what's failing, and we tell you plainly when a repair will do instead of a teardown.
Tuckpointing
We grind worn joints out to an even depth and pack in new mortar matched in color and strength to your brick, so the face reads as one wall again.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose brick replaced one at a time with salvaged or close-matched brick, so the patch doesn't stand out on an older house.
Driveway pavers
We dig out, pack the base in layers and set the edging before a single paver goes down, because a paver driveway fails from the base up.
Retaining wall construction
For yards with a slope or a drop, we build on a proper footing with drainage behind the wall, since water trapped back there is what usually pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone brought back with cleaning, repointing and rebuilt sections, using mortar soft enough to protect the old brick instead of cracking it.
Fireplace installation
New brick or stone fireplaces built to the firebox and clearance specs the unit's maker calls for, laid plumb and finished to suit the room.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone set over a wall prepped with the right backing and flashing, the metal that directs water out, so moisture drains away instead of getting trapped behind the stone.
Concrete block walls
Property-line and privacy walls on poured footings with steel and grouted cells, laid to a string line so the wall runs straight from end to end.
Foundation block wall installation
Block foundation and stem walls for additions and outbuildings, set on a footing sized for the load and laid level so the framing sits true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Block-framed counters and grill islands finished in brick, stone or veneer, laid out with room for gas and electric lines so nothing has to be torn out later.
Walkway construction
Brick, paver and stone walkways set on a packed base with a slight slope to shed water, so the path stays even underfoot.
Brick wall installation
Garden and screen walls in new or reclaimed brick, with footings and caps built to keep water out of the top row, where brick walls usually start to fail.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and accents, fitted by hand with tight joints and a solid core so the stones stay put season after season.
Brick pointing
Smaller pointing jobs on steps, chimneys and garden walls where a few joints have opened up, caught before water gets in and loosens the brick.
Get a written masonry estimate in Fresno
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look at the job and give you the price in writing, free and with no obligation.
The price on paper
You get the price in writing at the estimate, so you can compare it, ask questions and decide when you're ready, with nobody pushing you.
The fix the job needs
I'd rather tell you a small repair will do than sell you a rebuild, so if repointing a few joints is enough, that's what I'll recommend.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's our promise, and it starts with the parts you won't see once we leave: the footing, the drainage and the mortar mix.
Fresno masonry questions about permits and licenses
These are the questions Fresno homeowners ask most about permits and licensing before they hire someone for brick, block or stone work.
Does my masonry project in Fresno need a city permit?
If the work builds, alters, repairs or demolishes a building or structure, the City of Fresno requires a permit, filed at its Building and Safety Permit Counter. When your job needs one, we file it and handle the paperwork. If your house is a designated historic property, tell me at the estimate so we can plan for it.
Does a masonry contractor in Fresno need a California contractor's license?
Yes, under the state licensing board's rules, the contractor needs a license when the job requires a building permit, uses any extra workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Splitting a bigger job into pieces under $1,000 doesn't get around that. We're licensed and insured.
What happens if my building permit expires in Fresno?
A city permit is no longer valid if work doesn't start within 180 days of issue, or if work stops for 180 days after it starts. You can renew it by paying a renewal fee, but if the codes have changed since, you need a new permit and pay the full permit and plan review fees. We plan permitted jobs to start inside that window.
Is a Fresno business license proof a contractor is qualified?
No. The city's business license is a tax certificate that anyone doing business in Fresno has to hold, and the city says it isn't a certification of skill. Look for the state contractor's license too, and ask how they'd handle the prep on your job. I'll walk you through ours at the estimate.
Masonry work in the cities we serve
Each of these cities has its own page, but they aren't the only places we work. If you don't see your city, call (559) 319-0148 and ask.
Tell us about your masonry project
Call (559) 319-0148 any day of the week until 9 PM, or use the form to describe the job and ask about permits.