Masonry that keeps your home and property sound in Camarillo, CA
G&R Camarillo Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, block and stone for homeowners, landlords and property managers, and we find out why something failed before we fix it.
Masonry services across Camarillo
G&R Camarillo Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds masonry in Camarillo, from brick repair for crumbling brick to new concrete block walls. Price turns on size, material and how far the damage has spread, and timing turns on whether a permit is needed. Your estimate puts your figure in writing.
Foundation repair
Cracks in a foundation wall or a sinking corner usually start with water or soil movement, so we find the cause first, then repair the masonry that's failed.
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Chimney repair
A chimney with loose bricks, a cracked cap or missing mortar lets water into the house. We look it over from the roof and rebuild only what's failed.
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Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar, which keeps water out of the wall before the bricks themselves start to go.
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Brick repair
For cracked, flaking or loose bricks, we cut out the damaged ones and set new brick matched to the wall, after working out why they failed.
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Driveway pavers
Pavers give you a driveway that can be lifted and reset in one spot instead of torn out, as long as the base is dug and packed right.
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Retaining wall construction
A retaining wall holds back a slope that's crowding your yard, and we build in drainage behind it, since trapped water is what usually pushes a wall over.
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Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, worn or patched over the years can be brought back with cleaning, repointing and careful repair that matches what's already there.
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Fireplace installation
Adding a masonry fireplace inside or out starts with where the flue, the passage for smoke, will run. We build the firebox, surround and hearth, and check permit needs first.
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Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is thin real or manufactured stone set over a wall, giving the look of solid stone. We set it over a backing that lets water drain.
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Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines and yards are what we're best known for, whether that's a new wall or fixing one that's cracked, leaning or patched too often.
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Foundation block wall installation
Additions, garages and raised floors often sit on block foundation walls. We set them on a proper footing, with steel and grout where the plans call for it.
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Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen needs a masonry base that holds a grill, counters and sink without settling or cracking. We build it in block, brick or stone.
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Walkway construction
Uneven walkways are a tripping hazard, especially at rentals. Our crew digs out, packs the base and lays brick, pavers, stone or concrete so the path drains.
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Brick wall installation
New brick walls for garden edges, entries or privacy go up on a solid footing with tight, finished joints, so they shed water and keep their lines.
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Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and columns take patience to fit and set, and we choose the mortar and footing to suit the stone and where it's going.
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Brick pointing
If the mortar between your bricks is crumbling or sandy, pointing fills those joints with fresh mortar so water stays out and the wall keeps its strength.
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Why Camarillo calls G&R
Since 2020, homeowners, landlords and property managers have called us for a quick, clear answer and a repair that holds. I learned masonry keeping rental homes in shape across Ventura County, and that's still how we work. Read more about us.
What can wait, said plainly
On the first visit you hear what needs fixing now, what can wait and what doesn't need doing at all.
Repairs aimed at the cause
Years at rental properties showed us walls patched again and again while water did the damage, so we track down the cause before fixing the crack.
Same person, estimate to finish
I'm the one who looks at your job and the one who checks the crew's work, so nothing gets lost between estimate and finish.
Permits and inspections handled
When your job needs a permit, we file it with the office that covers your address and meet the inspector ourselves.
Examples of brick, block and stone
Look through these examples of masonry, from brick and block walls to stone, pavers and fireplaces, for ideas on your own project.
Serving Camarillo and nearby cities
We're based in Camarillo and work in the cities below and others nearby. Pick yours to see what we do there, or get in touch if your city isn't listed.
From your call to the finished job
We keep it simple because you should know what the job needs and what it costs before anyone picks up a trowel. The estimate is free and in writing.
Call or write
Call (805) 233-6281 or use the form, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit.
I come out
I come out myself and look over the whole job, not just the crack you called about, and tell you what I see.
Written estimate
You get a free estimate in writing that says what I'd do and what can wait, with no obligation to go ahead.
Work and final check
Once you say go, we take care of any permit, our crew does the work, and I check it as it goes and before we call it done.
Common masonry questions in Camarillo
Don't see your question here? Call (805) 233-6281 or send us a note and tell us what you're dealing with.
How much does masonry repair cost in Camarillo?
There's no single price, because cost turns on the size of the job, the material and how far the damage has spread. Matching old brick or working high on a chimney adds labor, while a small section in one material keeps it down. Your free on-site estimate gives you the figure in writing.
Is it cheaper to patch a cracked wall or fix the cause?
A patch costs less today, but if water or movement caused the crack, it usually comes back and you pay twice. On the visit I'll tell you which one your wall needs, and if the repair can wait, I'll say so.
How long does it take to get a masonry project started in Camarillo?
It mostly depends on whether your job needs a permit, because we wait for the city or county office that covers your address to approve it before we start. Whether one is needed is that office's call, so we check before we start. A job that doesn't need one can usually get on the schedule sooner.
Does a masonry contractor need a state license in California?
Yes, in most cases, because the California Contractors State License Board requires a license when a job needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Home improvement contractors have to be licensed before they bid, though the board lists some exemptions. Anyone doing business in Camarillo also pays the city's yearly business tax, and we're licensed and insured.
Why does my brick or block wall keep cracking?
It's usually water, soil movement or worn-out mortar, and a patch over the crack doesn't stop any of them. We look at where the crack runs, how it's spreading and what's going on around the wall before we pick a repair. That way the fix goes after the cause.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, our work is satisfaction guaranteed. I check the crew's work as it goes and again before we finish, so I can catch anything that isn't right while we're still on site.
Should I use brick, block or stone for a new wall?
Block is usually the most practical for property-line and retaining walls, brick suits garden and entry walls where looks matter, and stone takes more labor but fits a natural yard. I'll tell you which one fits your yard and budget on the visit.
Do I need a permit to grade my yard in Camarillo?
Yes, the City of Camarillo issues a grading permit for any grading, one per site, and it can cover both digging out and filling in. That matters for retaining walls and block walls where the ground has to be cut or built up first. Grading over 1,000 cubic yards needs an approved plan from a civil engineer, and plans now go in online, not on paper.
Get a free masonry estimate in Camarillo
Tell us what you're seeing and where the property is, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. I come out myself, and the written estimate comes with no obligation.