Masonry Contractor in Lemon Grove, CA - Walls and Brick Repairs That Hold Up
DM La Mesa Concrete & Masonry builds retaining walls and block walls, repoints worn brick and repairs cracked masonry for homeowners in Lemon Grove, CA, with our own masons doing the work from our base in La Mesa.
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Masonry repair and new walls for Lemon Grove homes
The calls I get are mostly the same wherever we work. Mortar joints are crumbling, a block wall has cracked or started to lean, or a slope needs holding back. In Lemon Grove we find what failed first and fix it in the right order, so the repair holds and matches the brick or block already there.
We've been based in La Mesa since 2017, and we work the cities around it, including Bostonia, Spring Valley and National City. Lemon Grove is its own city, so building permits for houses there go through the city's Building Division. Before I plan a job, we find out what the city wants for it.
Price moves with the size of the wall or the patch of brick, how much old work has to come out, how easy the spot is to reach and how closely new material has to match the old. The schedule turns on whether your job needs a permit and on getting matching brick or block in. You'll have your own number once I've seen the job.
Masonry services in Lemon Grove
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through the foundation or a corner has dropped, we find the cause before we patch anything.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks or a cracked cap let water into a chimney, so we rebuild what's failing up top.
Tuckpointing
If mortar joints are sandy or recessed, we grind out the worn mortar and pack in new to match.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick that matches the wall around them.
Driveway pavers
Pavers on a well-packed base replace a cracked driveway with a surface you can fix one piece at a time.
Retaining wall construction
Where a slope is creeping or an old wall leans, we build one with drainage behind it.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's weathered can be cleaned, repointed and repaired so it looks right again without starting over.
Fireplace installation
Adding a masonry fireplace inside or out is a build we plan with you from the firebox up.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin layer of real or cast stone, dresses up a plain wall, column or fireplace face.
Concrete block walls
A property line wall goes up in block on a proper footing, with steel and grout where it's needed.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition or a raised floor needs a block foundation wall, we set it plumb and square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you want a grill island, we build the block base and finish it in stone or brick.
Walkway construction
A walkway that's cracked, heaved or uneven underfoot can be rebuilt in brick, pavers or stone on a solid base.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall or planter is laid to match the brick already on your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone steps, walls and planters are fitted by hand, so each stone sits tight and sheds water.
Brick pointing
When only a section of joints has worn, we refill those joints and match the color of the old mortar.
What every Lemon Grove customer can count on
I look at your job and write the estimate
Before any work is planned, I come out myself and put the scope in writing so you know what's included.
Our own masons, with me checking the work
The crew on your job is ours, and I check each stage so problems get caught before they're buried.
A clean site and a satisfaction guarantee
Our crew hauls off scraps before we leave, and the job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Tell us about your Lemon Grove job
Tell us what's cracked, leaning or worn and where it is. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Permits, licenses and inspections in Lemon Grove
Do I need a permit for a block wall or retaining wall in Lemon Grove?
Ask the city before you plan, because the permit process there starts with a call to the Planning Department at (619) 825-3805 to learn whether your project is allowed. The city takes applications in person and on paper only, and when a permit's needed, we handle that paperwork and line up the inspection calls with you.
How long does plan review take for a Lemon Grove building permit?
Each review typically takes 30 days at minimum, and the city's building permit process sends most projects to building, engineering, fire and planning once the application and payment are accepted. Work then has to start within 180 days, and a job stopped for 180 days loses its permit and needs a new one, so we schedule around both.
Does a Lemon Grove building permit cover electrical or plumbing work?
No, a building permit there leaves out plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and each of those needs its own permit. That comes up when an outdoor kitchen or fireplace has power or water run to it, so we work out every permit the whole job needs before we start.
How do I book a building inspection in Lemon Grove?
Leave a message on the city's inspection line at (619) 825-3808, and a request received before 3 p.m. is inspected the next business day. Inspectors come between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday except major holidays, with no set time and no confirmation call, so keep the work area open that whole window.
Does my masonry contractor need a Lemon Grove business license?
Yes, any contractor working inside Lemon Grove city limits needs a City business license before the job begins. The city also won't issue a building permit until every contractor and subcontractor on the job has one.
Does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
Yes, for any job that needs a building permit, uses hired employees or runs $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials, the contractor needs a current license from the Contractors State License Board. The city checks that license number before it issues permits, and we're licensed and insured.