Brickline Vacaville Concrete and MasonryBrickline Vacaville Concrete and Masonry

Premier Masonry Contractor in Vacaville CA - Repairs that fix the cause, not the crack

Brickline Vacaville Concrete and Masonry fixes cracked block walls, loose brick and worn chimneys in Vacaville, Fairfield and the cities around them. We also build retaining walls for sloped yards and repoint brick on older homes.

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Stone-faced house with two dark wooden garage doors and a broad paved driveway, framed by trees and landscaped shrubs.

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We get back to you within one business day, then I come out myself to look at the work. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation.

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Masonry contractor services in Vacaville, CA

Brickline Vacaville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Vacaville, CA, and most of what we do is repair work that got put off too long. We offer 16 services, from tuckpointing and chimney repair to retaining walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens. The price usually turns on how far the damage goes once we open it up, the brick, block or stone you pick, and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule depends mostly on whether the job needs a permit and inspections, and whether materials have to be ordered to match. Your estimate lays out what I saw and what I'd do about it.

  • A gray paved walkway of rectangular blocks runs beside a white fence and wooden deck steps.

    Foundation repair

    Seeing cracks in a block or concrete foundation, or doors that suddenly stick? We find what moved the foundation, then repair the masonry so the fix holds.

  • Stone masonry porch with gray tiled steps, a flagstone landing, and irregular stone facing beside a planted garden.

    Chimney repair

    We repair cracked chimney brick, worn mortar and the crown, the concrete cap on top, to keep water out of the brick and out of your house.

  • Landscaped patio with a winding paver walkway, retaining walls, seating, and a lit outdoor fire feature.

    Tuckpointing

    What's tuckpointing? We cut out worn mortar, fill the joints to match the brick, then run a thin contrasting line, so sound brick looks crisp again.

  • A large red-brick house with arched windows and a low brick retaining wall beneath a pink sunset sky.

    Brick repair

    Got bricks that are cracked, loose or flaking on the face? We replace them with the closest match we can find and fix whatever let them go.

  • A broad driveway paved with rectangular tan and gray stone pavers leads to a brown garage, bordered by green landscaping.

    Driveway pavers

    We lay paver driveways over a packed gravel base, for homeowners who want a drive that can be lifted and reset in one spot instead of torn out.

  • Aerial view of a landscaped backyard with curved stone retaining walls around patios, a pool, and a dark wooden house.

    Retaining wall construction

    We build block and stone retaining walls that hold back soil on sloped yards, with drainage behind them so water runs out instead of building up against the wall.

  • Aerial view of a large paved backyard with curved light-stone paths, a circular fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen.

    Masonry restoration

    Is an older brick or stone wall worth saving? Usually. We clean it, repoint it and replace only the pieces past saving, so it keeps its original look.

  • A pale stone fireplace with a glass-front insert, dark wood mantel, and mounted television sits beneath a wood-paneled ceiling.

    Fireplace installation

    We build brick and stone fireplaces, from the firebox to the hearth and surround, for a new living room fireplace or a full rebuild of a worn one.

  • A dark wood pergola shades a light stone-paved patio, with stone veneer covering the bases of its posts.

    Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer is thin stone set over a wall's surface, and we install it on fronts, columns and fireplace walls for the look of stone without the weight.

  • Stone block retaining walls frame broad outdoor steps with warm inset lights leading to a paved patio.

    Concrete block walls

    We build concrete block walls along property lines and around yards, on a real footing, with steel and grout in the cells where the wall needs it.

  • Stone veneer outdoor kitchen beneath a timber pavilion, with stone-clad counters and rows of bar stools.

    Foundation block wall installation

    For an addition, a garage or a crawl space, we lay the block foundation walls the building sits on, built to the approved plans.

  • An outdoor kitchen with stone masonry counters, metal grills, and refrigerators stands on a paved patio beneath a wooden deck.

    Outdoor kitchen masonry

    We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens, so the grill and sink sit in something solid built for the outdoors.

  • A paved walkway of large gray stone slabs runs beside a swimming pool and a brick house with white columns.

    Walkway construction

    We build brick, stone and paver walkways from the driveway to the door or out to the yard, on a packed base so they sit level underfoot.

  • Modern white house entrance with gray door, broad concrete steps, and stone masonry planter walls among landscaped greenery.

    Brick wall installation

    Want a brick garden wall, planter or front-yard wall? We lay it on a proper footing with joints tooled tight so water runs off instead of soaking in.

  • Curved dark stone garden edging borders a mulched bed beside a red brick wall and stone pillar.

    Stone masonry

    We set natural stone for walls, steps, columns and planters, fitting each piece by hand, for homeowners who want real stone rather than a veneer.

  • Curved paver walkway beside a house, paved with interlocking gray and tan blocks and bordered by shrubs.

    Brick pointing

    When mortar joints crumble or scrape out with a key, we cut out the bad mortar and pack in new, before water starts working behind the brick.

Why people call us for masonry repair

Most of our work is repair on houses and rentals where something got put off. Here's how we handle it, and what you can expect from us on yours.

  • What can wait, and what can't

    We tell you plainly which work needs doing now and which can wait, so you pay for what your masonry actually needs. If your mortar's fine, I'll say so and leave it alone.

  • The owner on your job

    I come out to look at every job myself, and I work alongside the crew that does it. What we talked about at the estimate is what gets built, because the same person is there for both.

  • We look for why it failed

    Years of keeping up rental properties taught me how masonry wears out. Before we patch a crack, we look for what caused it, like water, a settling footing or a bad joint, because a patch over the cause only buys you another phone call.

  • Work around tenants and families

    We work around tenants, kids and work hours, keep the site tidy while we're there and haul everything off when we go. If that sounds like the crew you want, call (707) 452-3329 and tell us about the job.

How a masonry job with us works

Here's what happens from your first call to the final walk-through. It's the same whether you've got a few loose bricks or a new retaining wall.

  1. Step 01

    Call or send the form

    Call (707) 452-3329 or send the contact form with what you're seeing and the address. We get back to you within one business day to set a time to come look. We answer from 6 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week.

  2. Step 02

    I come out and look

    I come out myself and look at the work and what's around it, so I can find the cause. I'll tell you straight what I'd fix now and what can wait. The estimate is free with no obligation, and I write down what I saw and what I'd do about it.

  3. Step 03

    We do the work

    If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs with the city or county building office, the application and the inspections both. I'll have told you at the estimate if yours is one of those jobs. Then our crew does the work, and I'm out there with them.

  4. Step 04

    Clean up and walk it

    When the work's done, we clean up the site and haul off the debris, so your yard looks the way it did before we came, minus the problem. Then we walk the job with you before we call it done, so you can see the finished work and ask anything.

About Brickline and how we work

  • Repair is most of our work

    We're best known for repair, the joints, walls and chimneys that got put off too long. Homeowners call us, and so do landlords and property managers who want a repair that holds.

  • Mortar matched to the brick

    Older brick usually wants a softer mortar than new block does, so we match the mortar to the brick it's going into. Mortar that's harder than the brick can crack the brick face instead of the joint, and brick costs more to replace.

  • Water gets a way out

    Most masonry trouble starts with water, so on walls, steps and chimneys we look at where it goes and give it a way out, with drainage behind a wall, a sloped cap or a sound chimney crown.

A word from the owner

I started Brickline Vacaville Concrete and Masonry in Vacaville in 2017, after years of keeping up rental properties for a property management company, mostly fixing work somebody else had rushed. We're a licensed and insured masonry contractor with 16 services, and we work in the 12 cities on this site and plenty of places in between. I still come out to every job myself and work alongside the crew. There's more about how we got here on our about page.

Masonry questions we hear in Vacaville

How much does masonry repair cost in Vacaville?

It depends on what's causing the damage and how far it goes, so we price each job after we've seen it. Repointing a few joints costs far less than rebuilding a chimney crown or a leaning wall, and the brick or stone you need to match moves the price too.

Is it cheaper to repair a brick wall or replace it?

Repair is usually cheaper when the brick is sound and only the mortar or a few bricks have failed. When the footing has moved or the wall is leaning, a rebuild often costs less than paying to repair it twice, and I'll tell you which I'd do on yours.

How long does a masonry repair take?

It depends on the size of the job, whether it needs a permit and inspections, and whether brick or stone has to be ordered to match what's there. Mortar and concrete also need time to set before anything goes on them, and I'll give you a realistic schedule at the estimate.

Does a masonry contractor need a license in California?

In most cases, yes. The Contractors State License Board licenses anyone who builds or alters a structure in California, and the board requires a license when the job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. We're licensed and insured.

Who handles building permits for masonry work in Vacaville?

Inside Vacaville city limits, the City's Building Division issues building permits and reviews and inspects the work. When a job needs one, we handle the application and set up the inspections, and I'll tell you up front if yours does.

Do you guarantee your masonry work?

Yes, our promise is satisfaction guaranteed. We look for why the masonry failed before we fix it, because a patch over the cause only buys you another phone call.

Should I get pavers or concrete for my driveway?

Pavers are the better pick if you want a drive you can fix one section at a time, because a sunken or cracked spot can be lifted and reset. Poured concrete usually costs less up front, but a crack in a slab means cutting and patching, and the patch usually shows.

Does a contractor need a Vacaville business license?

Yes, the City requires a business license from anyone who charges for a product or service inside Vacaville city limits. The City treats it as a registration for revenue, not a check on the trade, so the state contractor license is the one to ask about.

Cities we work in around Vacaville

Brickline Vacaville Concrete and Masonry is based in Vacaville, CA, and we work in the cities around it, including Fairfield and Davis. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and they aren't the only places we go, so call if yours isn't listed.

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Vacaville, CA 95688
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Masonry work up close

A look at the kinds of brick, block and stone work this trade covers, from repointed joints and chimneys to retaining walls and paver drives.

Tell us about your masonry job

Small cracks usually grow once water gets in, so call (707) 452-3329 or send the form with the job and address, and we'll reply within one business day.

(707) 452-3329Request an estimate
(707) 452-3329Request an estimate