Masonry Contractor in Fontana, CA - Block Walls and Brick That Stay Put
Keystone Riverside Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs block walls, retaining walls, brick, chimneys, pavers and stonework at homes in Fontana, CA. We're based in Riverside and work in Fontana and the cities around it.
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Our masonry work in Fontana
In Fontana we mostly work on homes, and a lot of them sit behind block, with a wall down each side, one across the back, and planters, mailbox pillars and patio edges built from the same stuff. The calls look a lot like the ones we get in Rialto and Jurupa Valley: a yard wall that's started to lean, a planter cracking apart, or a front walk or driveway someone wants redone in pavers.
Those yard walls usually belong to two households, and one side is often carrying a planter or a bank of dirt it wasn't built for. That's why I look at the footing and the base before I say a word about the face.
What we build and fix in Fontana
Concrete block walls
Block walls between Fontana yards take sprinklers, roots and the odd bumper. We repair cracked runs or rebuild them on a proper footing with steel and grout.
Retaining wall construction
Backyards that step up or down often have a garden wall holding back dirt it was never built for. We replace it with a retaining wall that drains.
Driveway pavers
Plenty of Fontana driveways are cracked slabs that have settled at the garage or the curb. We lay pavers over a packed base so the drive sits flat.
Brick pointing
Older brick planters and front steps here often have mortar you can rub out with a thumb. We grind out the soft joints and pack in fresh mortar.
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys on older Fontana houses usually go at the top first, where the concrete cap cracks and the joints go soft. We rebuild that top section.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Fontana backyards with a bare patio make good spots for a built-in grill. We build the base in block and face it in stone or brick.
What Fontana yard walls need
A lot of the leaning block walls we look at in Fontana didn't fail at the face. They failed underneath, on a footing that was too small or too shallow, with little or no steel in the hollow cores of the block, and with water sitting at the base from a planter or a low spot in the yard. Patching cracks on a wall like that is about as useful as taping a flat tire, so I'll tell you straight whether yours can be saved or has to come down and go back up on a real footing.
Price mostly follows the length and height of the wall, how deep the footing has to go and whether an old wall comes out first. The schedule turns on permits, because when a job needs one we pull it and book the inspections, and when the answer isn't clear we check with the city before we start, not after.
Get a written estimate for your Fontana wall or brick job
Send the form or call (951) 462-2880 and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to your Fontana house, look at the job and write the estimate myself, free and with no obligation. If you go ahead, a lead mason runs the crew on site.
Fontana masonry questions
These are the questions we hear from Fontana homeowners about permits, licenses and walls. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your own job.
Who takes building permit applications in Fontana?
Inside the city limits, the city's Building & Safety office takes building permit applications, and you can reach it at (909) 350-7640. If your house is in the unincorporated part of Fontana, the County regulates it instead of the city, so we confirm which side of that line you're on before anything gets filed.
Who can sign for a building permit in Fontana?
Once the fees are paid, only the contractor on record or the owner of the property can sign for the permit, and anyone else needs written permission notarized by one of them. The city's permits page also says an owner who pulls a permit for a contractor's work takes on the liability for the project, including taxes and personal injury, which is one reason we pull the permit ourselves when a job needs one. If you just bought the house, the city asks for proof of ownership too.
Can I apply for a building permit online in Fontana?
The city encourages applicants to set up an account on the Build Fontana Public Portal, and it now takes permit payments online. Paying online carries a service fee of 3% plus $0.20 per transaction, or a flat $3.00 per transaction if you pay by ACH, a direct transfer from your bank. The city's permit counter also takes applications Monday to Thursday and is closed every Friday.
Does a masonry contractor working in Fontana need a city business license?
Yes, the city requires every business working inside its limits to hold a Fontana business license, even when it's based somewhere else, the way we are in Riverside. Licenses run one year from the date they're issued, so it's fair to ask any contractor whether theirs is current.
How do I build a block wall on the property line in Fontana?
For fences and walls going directly on the property line, the city's permit steps call for a Neighbor Authorization, which means your neighbor signs off on the wall. Talk to them early, since they'll be looking at the other side of it for a long time, and I'll tell you at the estimate whether your wall needs a permit and when we'll need that signature.
What drives the cost of a masonry job in Fontana?
After the size of the job, access and materials move the price the most. Wheeling block and a mixer through a narrow side yard takes more labor than working off the driveway, and a stone or brick face costs more than plain block. I put your figure in writing on the estimate once I've seen the job.
Block, brick and stone work
Other cities we work in
Check the list for cities near you, or call and ask if yours isn't there. We work in Riverside and the cities around it.