Foundation repair
We find what's moving under a cracked foundation first, usually water or a weak footing, then repair the masonry so the fix isn't fighting the same problem next season.
Masonry contractor in Kingsburg, CA - mortar repair and walls that stay straight
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry repairs brick, mortar and chimneys and builds block walls, retaining walls, walkways and pavers for homes in Kingsburg, CA. We're based in Fresno, and our own crew does the work.
How we work on Kingsburg homes and yards
We're a masonry contractor based in Fresno, CA, and Kingsburg is one of the cities we work in, along with Selma next door and Kerman out west. Most calls here are about crumbling mortar on older brick, a tired chimney or a yard that needs a wall.
Kingsburg has older brick around downtown, with newer neighborhoods and rural lots spreading into orchard and vineyard ground. One job might be repointing a chimney and the next a block wall behind a newer house. The price moves with the size of the job, how much old mortar or brick has to come out and how much footing the ground needs. The schedule turns on the city's permit and inspections and on the summer heat, since fresh mortar dries out too fast in it. The estimate gives you your own price in writing. The soil here is rich valley farm soil, good for peaches and grapes but soft under a wall, so we put our effort into the footing and drainage you won't see once we leave.
Permits filed with the city
When a Kingsburg job needs a permit, we file it with the city and handle the paperwork, so you aren't chasing forms while the work sits waiting.
The prep gets the care
Commercial work taught me a job is won or lost in the prep, so the footing, the drainage and the mortar mix get our attention before a single brick goes up.
A small fix when it's enough
If a few joints need pointing, I'll tell you that instead of selling you a whole wall, because old brick usually holds up well when the mortar around it is kept sound.
Masonry services for Kingsburg homes
Chimney repair
A tired chimney usually shows it at the crown and the top courses first, so we relay loose brick and seal the top before water works its way down inside.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar to a sound depth and pack new joints in a mix matched to your brick, so the face of the wall looks even again.
Brick repair
Cracked brick, or brick whose face has popped off, gets cut out and replaced with brick matched in size and color as closely as we can find it.
Driveway pavers
We dig out, pack the base in layers and set the pavers on it, because a paver driveway on soft valley soil sinks wherever the base was skimped.
Retaining wall construction
A retaining wall on a sloped yard needs a solid footing and drainage behind it, so water can get out instead of pushing the wall forward over time.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone around downtown needs a gentle hand, so we clean, repoint and repair with materials that match what's already there rather than covering it up.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces from the hearth up, laying firebrick and setting the flue, and we plan the chimney and any permit it needs before the first course goes in.
Stone veneer installation
We set stone veneer over a proper backing with a drain edge at the bottom, so moisture behind the stone has a way out instead of staining the face.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between lots go up on a steel-reinforced footing with the hollow cells filled with grout, so they stay straight through wet winters and dry summers.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and raised floors, we lay foundation block on a footing sized for the load, with the steel and grout placed the way the plans call for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and brick or stone face for an outdoor kitchen, leaving room for the gas line and grill your other trades will fit.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver walkway starts with a packed base and a slight pitch, so rain runs off to the side instead of pooling at your front door.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall, garden height or full privacy, gets a real footing and clean struck joints, because brick laid in a shallow trench cracks as the ground shifts.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps and planters, fitting each piece by hand so its weight sits on the stone below and not just on the mortar.
Brick pointing
When only some joints are worn, pointing just those areas with a matched mortar is often all the wall needs, and it's a much smaller job than a rebuild.
Get a written masonry estimate in Kingsburg
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 myself, free and with no obligation.
Your price in writing
After I look at the job on site, you get the price in writing, so you know what's included and can compare it before anyone picks up a trowel.
Our own crew does it
Our own crew does the work, with a lead mason running it on site, so the person you ask about your job is the one standing in your yard.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job. We've done this work on our own since 2013, and the crew knows how I want it done.
Kingsburg masonry questions about permits and licenses
Here's what homeowners in Kingsburg usually ask about permits, licenses and inspections before a masonry job gets started.
Do I need a permit for masonry work on my home in Kingsburg?
You need a written permit from the city before work starts if you're building, rebuilding, installing, moving or altering a building or structure. If you're not sure your job counts, ask the Kingsburg Building Department. When a job needs a permit, we file it and handle the paperwork, and if your home is a designated historic property, tell us at the estimate.
When does a masonry contractor need a California license?
A contractor needs a state license whenever the job needs a building permit, uses any other workers, or runs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, a line that used to sit at $500. Anyone doing business in Kingsburg also needs a city business license first. We're licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask whoever you hire to show theirs.
How do I schedule a city inspection in Kingsburg?
Call the inspection request in to the city by 4 p.m. the day before, or it moves to the next business day after that. The approved plans have to be on site, with the permit card posted where it's easy to see. On jobs we've permitted, we keep both on site so the inspector isn't sent away.
Cities we serve for masonry work
Each city below has its own page about the work we see there. If yours isn't listed, call (559) 319-0148 and ask, because the list doesn't cover every place we work.
Ask about your Kingsburg masonry job
Call (559) 319-0148 any day, early morning to 9 PM, or send the form with your permit question or project.