Masonry Contractor in Simi Valley - Repairs That Fix the Real Problem
G&R Camarillo Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Simi Valley. We repair cracked block walls, worn brick, chimneys and foundations, and we build new brick and block walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Simi Valley homes
Simi Valley is mostly neighborhoods of single-family homes, and the calls we get there sound a lot like the ones I took for years at rentals around Ventura County: a block wall between yards that's cracked again, loose brick steps, a chimney shedding mortar. We're based in Camarillo and work here the same way we do in Ventura and Moorpark, for homeowners and for landlords who want a straight answer.
The price moves with how much is failing and why, and the schedule mostly turns on whether the city wants a permit and inspection, so your own number comes from the written estimate after my visit. On houses that have been around a while, the trouble is often hiding under an old patch, which is why I look for the cause before I quote the fix.
- The cause found before the fix
- A written estimate after I look
- No paying for the same repair twice
- A straight word on what can wait
What we do in Simi Valley
These are the repairs and new builds we take on at Simi Valley homes and rentals, from one loose step to a full wall.
Foundation repair
When a crack climbs the block under your house like stairs, our foundation repair starts with finding why it moved, not just filling the line.
Explore Foundation repairChimney repair
Brick chimneys on older houses here tend to wear first at the crown, the concrete cap on top. Our chimney repair fixes that and any loose brick under it.
Explore Chimney repairTuckpointing
Mortar joints wear out long before the brick does. Tuckpointing cuts out the soft, crumbling mortar and packs in new, so a sound wall stays sound.
Explore TuckpointingBrick repair
Spalled brick, where the face has flaked off, shows up on older planters and front steps here. Brick repair replaces the bad ones and finds what broke them.
Explore Brick repairDriveway pavers
If your driveway is the cracked original concrete, driveway pavers replace it with pieces we can lift and reset later instead of tearing out a whole slab.
Explore Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Sloped yards here often need a wall to hold back the hill. Our retaining wall construction puts drainage behind it, since trapped water is what pushes walls over.
Explore Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Brick and block patched in five different colors can come back. Masonry restoration cleans, repairs and matches it so it reads as one wall again.
Explore Masonry restorationFireplace installation
For a family room without a fireplace, or an old one past saving, fireplace installation builds a new masonry firebox and surround sized to the room.
Explore Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Plain stucco fronts and porch columns get a real lift from stone veneer installation, thin stone set over a properly prepared backing so it stays put.
Explore Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls between yards are some of what we fix most here. With concrete block walls, we repair what's sound and rebuild the runs that have leaned too far.
Explore Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Additions and raised floors sit on block. Our foundation block wall installation fills the cells and sets steel where the plans call for it, ready for the inspector.
Explore Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
If you want a grill island with real counters, outdoor kitchen masonry gives you a block base faced in stone or brick that matches your patio.
Explore Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
Paths on sloped lots need even steps and a surface that sheds water. Walkway construction covers new brick, stone or paver walks from the drive to your door.
Explore Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A brick garden or front-yard wall suits a lot of the ranch houses here. We do brick wall installation on a proper footing, which is where cheap walls fail.
Explore Brick wall installationStone masonry
Stone masonry covers natural stone walls, steps and planters, set in mortar or stacked, for yards where you want something heavier-looking than block.
Explore Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints are open, brick pointing fills them with fresh mortar matched to the old. It's a small job now instead of a rebuild later.
Explore Brick pointing
Ask for your free estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and I give you a free written estimate with no obligation.
What Simi Valley homes ask of masonry
A lot of the houses here have been around long enough that their masonry has been patched before, so most of our work starts with finding out why it failed.
Walls patched over and over
Plenty of yard walls here carry patch on patch. I find what keeps cracking them first, so you don't pay for the same repair twice.
Foundations built to city rules
The city's own building rules focus on foundation design, so we build footings and foundation block the way the plans and the inspector expect.
Loose front steps and planters
Loose brick steps are a trip hazard and a common call here. We reset them on a solid base instead of gluing the top course back down.
Your city not on the list? Call
We work in cities across Ventura County and over the line into Los Angeles County, and Simi Valley is one of them. Pick another city from the list, or call (805) 233-6281 if yours isn't there and just ask.
From your call to a finished Simi Valley job
I keep it simple because you should know what's wrong and what it takes before you decide anything, and I'd rather tell you a job can wait than sell you one.
You get in touch
Call (805) 233-6281 or use the form, tell us what you're seeing, and we'll get back to you to set up a visit.
I come out myself
I look over the whole job, not just the crack you called about, and tell you what it needs and what can wait.
Your written estimate
You get what I'd do and why, in writing, so you can think it over or compare it before you say go.
The work and the check
Once you say go, we file any permit with the city and meet the inspector, our crew does the work, and I check it before we finish.
Simi Valley masonry questions
How do I find out if my masonry job in Simi Valley needs a permit?
Call the city's Building and Safety Division at (805) 583-6723, which takes home improvement questions about permits and plan review. The city requires a permit before new building, remodeling or adding to an existing building, and its list of home permits names roofing, solar, electrical and plumbing but doesn't spell out masonry, so the division makes the call. We check with them before we start on your job.
Does a masonry contractor need a California license to work in Simi Valley?
Yes, in most cases. The Contractors State License Board requires a state license for anyone building or altering a structure when the project needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or the contracts total $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A contractor has to hold that license before bidding, and we're licensed and insured.
Does a contractor need a Simi Valley business license?
Yes. The city requires every new business to get a City Business Tax Certificate before doing business in Simi Valley. That's separate from the state contractor license, and a contractor working here needs both.
How long does it take to get a building inspection in Simi Valley?
Usually the next workday. The city does the inspection the following workday when the request is in by 4:00 p.m., and a request made on a Friday after 4:00 p.m. goes to the following Tuesday. The contractor has to keep the stamped approved plans on the job site, so we keep them there for the inspector.
How much does masonry repair cost in Simi Valley?
The cost is set by what's failed and how much of it, so you get your number in writing after I've looked. Repointing a few joints costs far less than rebuilding a wall that's leaning, and matching old brick, tight access to a side yard, or work that needs a permit and inspection all add to it. If it can wait, I'll tell you that too.
Do I need an architect or engineer to draw plans for my Simi Valley home project?
Not for a simple one. The city says plans for a one-story conventional wood frame home, garage or accessory structure of limited structural complexity don't need a licensed architect or engineer, but state law requires one for structurally complex homes and steep hillside homes. When a job comes with stamped plans, we build to them.
Call G&R about your Simi Valley job
We pick up seven days a week from 7 AM to 11 PM, so call (805) 233-6281 or send the form whenever it suits you.