Foundation repair
We fix cracked and settling block and brick foundations by finding the cause first, usually water or a weak footing, so the repair doesn't just cover the crack.
Masonry contractor in Sanger, CA - mortar repair and walls built on solid footings
Mastercraft Fresno Concrete and Masonry repairs brick and chimneys and builds block, brick and stone walls for homeowners in Sanger, CA. We're based in Fresno, and I come out to look at every job myself.
What masonry work looks like in Sanger
Sanger sits about 10 miles east of Fresno, right at the foot of the Sierra, so it's a short drive for our crew. The calls we get here are the same ones we get in Kingsburg and Selma: crumbling joints in older brick, a tired chimney and yards that need a wall.
The price depends more on what's under the surface than on what you see. It moves with how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how deep the footing goes, how far we carry material and whether the job needs a permit. A permit and its inspections usually set the schedule more than the masonry does. I'll walk the job with you and put the price in writing at the estimate. On a wall or a planter, the soil and the water around it decide how long it stays straight, so we put our time into the footing and the drainage before the first block goes down.
Footing and drainage come first
Commercial work taught me a job is won or lost in the prep, so we dig, compact and drain before we lay anything. That's the part you won't see, and it keeps a wall straight.
Mortar suited to older brick
Mortar repair on older brick is what we're best known for. We pick the mix to suit the brick, because mortar harder than the brick around it can make the brick crack first.
A small fix when it will hold
If repointing a few joints will do the job, I'll tell you that before I'd price a rebuild. You get a straight answer about what your wall or chimney actually needs.
Masonry services for Sanger homes
Chimney repair
We fix loose bricks, cracked caps and washed-out joints on older chimneys. We rebuild only the rows that need it and pour a new concrete cap so rain runs off.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn joints and refill them with mortar tinted to match the brick, then run a thin contrasting line down each joint so the wall looks crisp again.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, loose or flaking bricks one at a time and replace them with the closest match we can find, so the repair blends into the wall.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a dug-out, compacted gravel base and lock them in with edging, because a soft base is what makes paver driveways sink and rut.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls for yards with a grade change, on a proper footing with drain rock and pipe behind, so water doesn't push the wall over.
Masonry restoration
We clean, repair and repoint older brick and stone with mortar that suits the original, so the work holds without changing the look of the house.
Fireplace installation
We build new masonry fireplaces and surrounds in brick or stone around the firebox you choose, and our own crew lays every course with the lead mason on site.
Stone veneer installation
We set stone veneer on walls, columns and fireplaces over a proper backing, with a weather barrier behind outdoor work so moisture doesn't get trapped against the house.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls for property lines and yard privacy, with steel and grout in the hollow cores and a footing sized for how tall the wall stands.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions, garages and outbuildings, level and square on the footing, so everything framed on top starts out right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build block-framed outdoor kitchens and grill islands finished in brick, stone or stucco, with openings for your grill, sink and doors planned before we lay a course.
Walkway construction
We set brick, paver and stone walkways on a packed base, sloped slightly so rain runs off instead of pooling at your front step.
Brick wall installation
We lay brick garden and boundary walls true on a solid footing, with the mortar joints tooled so they shed water instead of holding it.
Stone masonry
We build natural stone walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each stone so the weight sits on the stone below and not on the mortar alone.
Brick pointing
When only the joints are going, we cut out the soft mortar and repack it, which is often all an older wall needs instead of a rebuild.
Get a masonry estimate for your Sanger home
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 myself and give you a free estimate with no obligation.
Our own crew does the work
The people who build your wall are our crew, with a lead mason running the job on site, so the plan we talk through at the estimate is the plan we follow.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and we've been running our own jobs since 2013. Before that I ran crews on large commercial work in Fresno, and I still run jobs the same way.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
That's the promise on every job here. If something doesn't sit right at the end, tell me while the crew is still on site so we can look at it together.
Masonry questions from Sanger homeowners
Here's what people in Sanger ask before a brick, block or stone job, from permits and licenses to repairs on older brick.
Who issues building permits in Sanger, CA?
The City of Sanger Building Division issues building permits for work in the city, and it reviews the plans and inspects the work it permits. When your job needs a permit, we file it and handle the paperwork. The city now takes inspection requests only through its contractor portal, and anyone without an access code can email or call the Building Department.
When does a masonry contractor need a state license in California?
Under the state contractors board's rule, a contractor needs a California license when the job needs a building permit, uses hired workers, or when labor and materials on one or more contracts add up to $1,000 or more. A bigger job can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that line. We're licensed and insured for the work we do in Sanger.
Does a contractor working in Sanger need a city business license?
Generally, yes. Anyone who runs a business inside Sanger city limits, or delivers goods or services there, needs a valid city business license. That's a city requirement, and it's separate from the state contractor license in the answer above.
Can you repair old brick on my Sanger house without changing how it looks?
Usually, yes. Mortar repair on older brick is what we're best known for, and we match the mix and the color to what's already there so the repair blends in. If your home is a designated historic property, tell us at the estimate so we can plan for it.
Cities we serve for masonry work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in others around Fresno too. Call (559) 319-0148 to ask about your address.
Have us look at your masonry
Call (559) 319-0148 or use the form, because a loose joint or a leaning wall caught early usually means a smaller fix.