Brick wall installation in Camarillo CA - a wall built to shed rain and stand straight
A worn-out fence or an open property line? We build brick walls laid out to stay steady and shaped to shed rain.
Brick and cap chosen
We pick the brick and the top together for its exposure.
Footing and layout
A base and a layout planned so the wall stays steady.
Joints that shed water
Mortar joints shaped so rain runs off instead of sitting.
Cleanup and walk-through
We clean up the site and check the wall before finishing.
What does it take to build a brick wall in Camarillo?
Brick wall installation in Camarillo means building a garden, fence or property-line wall from fired clay brick. It's laid in mortar on a solid footing and finished with a cap, so you get a wall that stays steady and handles the weather where it stands.
A brick wall has three parts. There's a footing below ground, the rows of brick and a cap, the finished top row that sheds rain off the wall. I choose the brick and the cap together, based on how exposed the wall will stand. On a wall one brick thick, I'll be straight with you that some water gets in, so we shape the joints to run it off.
Price depends on the wall's length and height, the brick you pick and how much digging the footing takes. Extras like piers, which are thicker brick columns along the wall, or a zigzag line also add to it. The schedule depends on whether the city requires a permit, the weather and when your brick is delivered. The written estimate tells you what I see and what I'd build.
- Brick and cap matched to exposure
- Joints shaped to shed rain
- A layout planned to stay steady
- The owner checks the work
When does it make sense to put in a brick wall?
A brick wall is worth looking into when a fence keeps failing, an old wall is past fixing or your yard needs a solid edge.
A fence you keep patching
If your wood fence leans or rots and needs fixing every year, it may be time to price a brick wall instead.
An open property line
You want a clear, solid line between your yard and the street or the neighbors that looks like it belongs.
An old wall that's failing
A wall that leans or is cracked through usually needs rebuilding. If only the mortar is worn, brick pointing may be enough.
A garden wall you've pictured
A low wall around a patio, planter or garden can be built just for its looks, and brick suits that well.
Brick on your house
Brick on the front of your house or chimney looks best when the yard wall matches it in color and pattern.
More privacy from the street
A solid wall blocks the view in from a busy street better than an open fence or a row of shrubs.
Get a written brick wall estimate
Tell us where the wall will go, its rough length and height, and the look you want. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
What I check before building your brick wall
Before I recommend anything, I look at where the wall will stand, what it has to stand up to and how it should sit with your house.
How exposed it stands
Wind, sun and sprinkler spray each hit a wall differently, and the brick and cap need to hold up to what yours will get.
Thickness and stability
UK brick guidance limits how slender a thin wall can be against sideways push. A thicker base, piers or a zigzag layout gets past that.
The base and the slope
I look at the slope and how much digging the footing needs, because that sets the base and a good share of the work.
Your house's brick
I look at the brick and mortar on your house so the new wall's color, size and joints fit with it.
How a brick wall job runs with us
We plan around your yard and your schedule, so you know who's coming, what the wall will look like and what it costs before any digging starts.
You call or write
Call (805) 233-6281 or send the form, and we set up a time for me to come see the spot.
I come out
I come out myself and look over the whole job. Then I tell you what the wall needs and what can wait.
Estimate in writing
You get my estimate in writing, with the brick, the cap and the layout I'd use and the reasons for each.
Permit and the build
Once you say go, we take care of any permit, and our crew lays the wall while I check it as it goes.
Final walk-through
I go over the finished wall with you before we call it done, and our crew leaves your site clean.
Why Camarillo homeowners call G&R for brick walls
You get me at the estimate and a straight answer about what your wall needs and what it doesn't. Then you get a crew that builds what I wrote down.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out myself to look at the spot and price the wall, and I check our crew's work as it goes.
In business since 2020
Before that, I spent years fixing walls and worn brick at rental homes around Ventura County, where I saw what a cheap patch costs.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured. Ask about both at your estimate, and ask the same of anyone else you get bids from.
Honest about what can wait
If your old wall just needs repair, I'll say so rather than sell you a new one. Call (805) 233-6281 to set it up.
Building brick walls in Camarillo and nearby
The City of Camarillo decides whether your wall needs a permit. Its rules say no grading happens without first getting a grading permit, and each site needs its own. The City Engineer can also call for a soil study when certain ground conditions show up together. We check with the city before we dig, file anything required online and meet the inspector when it's time.
We're based in Camarillo and build walls across Ventura County and into Los Angeles County, from Oxnard and Ventura to Calabasas and Westlake Village. Around here we see plenty of brick-front houses that a new wall should match, and old block walls homeowners want to replace with brick. If your city isn't listed, ask us.
Planning a brick wall in Camarillo or nearby?
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How much does a brick wall cost in Camarillo?
Across the US, installing a brick wall with about 220 square feet of finished area usually costs about $13,000 to $18,500 per job, before sales tax, fees and dump charges. That's a national figure, not our price. I'll come out, look at your spot and put your number in writing.
Who can build a brick wall in California?
A contractor with California's C-29 Masonry license can build masonry walls for buildings and fences. The Contractors State License Board also says a landscaping contractor can build a wall that's only there for its looks. A landscaper can build a perimeter wall only as part of a full landscaping project.
Will rain get through a brick wall?
On a wall one brick thick, some rain usually gets through. The Brick Industry Association says heavy wind-driven rain is nearly impossible to keep out of a single layer of brick, whatever the materials or workmanship, so plan for some wetting. Concave or V-shaped mortar joints shed water instead of collecting it, so ask any builder which profile they'll use.
What is the best way to seal a brick wall?
If you seal it at all, look at a penetrating water repellent, because the association advises against film-forming or acrylic-based sealers. A penetrating repellent can help a one-layer wall keep moisture out. It needs reapplying now and then, though, and it won't help the wall deal with water that still gets in.
How long does mortar take to cure on a new brick wall?
One mortar maker says all mortars reach full strength within 28 days, so your wall keeps getting stronger for weeks after our crew packs up. It's usually best not to hang a gate on it or lean anything heavy against it in that time.
Should I build a brick wall or a stone wall?
Pick brick if you want a clean, even look or a match to the brick on your house. Pick stone if you want a rougher, natural face. Both go on a solid footing with a cap on top, and if stone sounds right, our stone masonry page covers it.
Ask G&R for a brick wall estimate
Call (805) 233-6281 or send the form. Mention the brick on your house so I can think about a match before I visit.