Licensed Masonry Contractor in Visalia CA - Solid Walls, Sound Brick and a Clean Yard
Masterwork Visalia Concrete and Masonry fixes cracked brick and block walls in Visalia and nearby cities like Tulare and Exeter. We also redo worn mortar on older brick homes and build the walkway or wall you've put off.
Your masonry contractor in Visalia, CA
Masterwork Visalia Concrete and Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor in Visalia, CA, and I started it in 2023 to work on homes people already live in. I spent my first years in masonry laying block and brick on new construction, where I learned how a wall goes together from the footing up. We now offer 16 masonry services, from mortar repair to new walls, and have pages for 12 of the cities we work in around Visalia. You can read more about our crew and how we work.
Masonry services for Visalia homes
We repair and build brick, block, stone and concrete, from worn mortar to new walls and fireplaces. The price turns on size, material and how much old work comes out, the schedule on any permit the job needs, and your estimate shows your own price.
We find what's moving under your house before we fix it, then repair the cracked block or concrete. You'll know which cracks need work now and which can wait.
Loose brick, a cracked cap and worn mortar let water into a chimney. We rebuild only what's failing, and you can pick a close color match to the old brick.
Tuckpointing grinds out worn mortar between your bricks and packs in fresh. We pick a mix that suits your brick's age and match its color as close as we can.
We cut out cracked or loose bricks one at a time and set new ones, so the rest of the wall stays. Salvaged brick often matches an older house best.
We dig out, pack a firm gravel base and lay your paver driveway, and a cracked paver can be lifted and replaced later. You pick the color and pattern.
A retaining wall holds back soil, and it lasts when it sits on a solid footing with drainage behind it. We build it in block, brick or stone.
Restoration brings an older brick or stone house back to sound shape, fixing what's failing and keeping what's still good. You'll know what we plan to use and why.
We build brick and stone fireplaces for the living room or the patio, with a firebox lined to take the heat. You choose the face, from brick to natural stone.
Stone veneer gives a wall the look of stone in a thin layer. You pick real or manufactured stone, and we prep the wall behind it so water can drain.
Concrete block makes a sturdy privacy or property-line wall on a poured footing. You can leave it plain or finish it with stucco and a cap.
Foundation block walls carry an addition or garage, so we lay them straight and level on a solid footing. It's the work I learned on new homes.
We build the block base for your grill, counters and sink, ready for the appliances you choose. The finish is your call, from stucco to brick or stone veneer.
We build walkways in brick, pavers, stone or concrete, set on a packed base and sloped so water runs off. Pick the material that suits your house and budget.
A new brick wall for a yard, garden bed or entry goes up on a poured footing with joints shaped to shed water. You choose the brick and mortar color.
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each piece by hand so it sits tight. Fieldstone, flagstone and cut stone each give a different look.
When only some mortar joints have crumbled, pointing fixes just those, so you don't pay to redo a sound wall. We match the mortar so the repair blends in.
What happens after you call us
Call or send a request
Call (559) 409-1176 or use the contact form and tell us what you're seeing, like a crack, worn mortar or a wall you'd like built. We get back to you within one business day to set a time to come out.
I look at it in person
I come out, look at the job myself and tell you what I see and what I'd do about it. Then I write up a free estimate with the materials we'd use and why, and there's no obligation.
We do the work together
Once you say go, we handle any permit the job needs and meet the inspector. I'm on site with our small crew while we work, we protect your house and yard, and we walk the finished job with you before we pack up.
Examples of brick, block and stone work
Masonry questions from Visalia homeowners
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Visalia?
It depends on the job, so ask the City of Visalia's Building Safety Division, which reviews drawings, issues permits and inspects new construction, additions and remodels in the city. The city issues permits only to property owners or state-licensed contractors. If your job needs one, we take care of it, as the steps above explain.
When does a contractor need a license in California?
A contractor needs a state license when the job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The Contractors State License Board licenses businesses and people who build or alter a building or other structure, and that $1,000 counts every contract on the project, not just one.
Does a contractor need a city business license in Visalia?
Yes. Visalia requires a Business Tax Certificate before anyone does business or works a trade inside city limits. The city treats that certificate as permission to work only when the business also follows every local, county and state license rule, so for a contractor it goes hand in hand with the state license.
Can an old brick wall in Visalia be repaired instead of rebuilt?
Usually, yes. Brick walls tend to fail at the mortar or at a few bricks first, so cutting out the bad brick and redoing the worn joints often saves the rest of the wall. I'd rather fix what's actually failing than tear out good work, and I'll tell you plainly if a crack can be left alone for now.