Masonry Contractor in Santee, CA - Walls and Brickwork Built in the Right Order
DM La Mesa Concrete & Masonry builds retaining walls and block walls, repoints worn brick and repairs cracked masonry for homeowners in Santee, working out of our base in La Mesa with our own masons.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Walls, block and brick work for Santee homes
Most of our calls come from homeowners with crumbling mortar joints, a cracked block wall or a slope in the yard that needs holding back. As a masonry contractor based in La Mesa, we bring the same work to Santee that we do across the cities around it, from El Cajon and Lakeside to Chula Vista.
Price moves with the size of the job, how deep the footing has to go, how much old brick or block comes out first and how closely the new work has to match what's there. The schedule turns mostly on whether your job needs a permit and how much tear-out comes before the new work. The written estimate lays out the scope for your job.
Parts of Santee are mapped as fire hazard severity zones, and the city lets you search your address to see if your lot is in one. The name on your mail doesn't always match the office that covers your lot, so we check which city or county office handles yours before we plan anything.
Masonry services we offer in Santee
Foundation repair
When a foundation crack keeps widening or a corner has dropped, we find the cause before we fix it.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks at the top or mortar washing out of the joints mean a chimney needs work soon.
Tuckpointing
Where joints on a brick front have worn back, we rake them out and refill them to match.
Brick repair
A cracked, flaking or loose brick can be cut out and replaced with one that matches the wall around it.
Driveway pavers
Pavers on a packed base suit a worn-out driveway, and a single sunken or broken paver lifts out for repair.
Retaining wall construction
If a slope in your yard is creeping onto the patio or lawn, a retaining wall holds it back.
Masonry restoration
Older brick or stone that's stained, cracked and patched can be cleaned, repaired and repointed as one job.
Fireplace installation
When you want a new fireplace, we build the firebox and surround in brick or stone that suits the room.
Stone veneer installation
If a plain block or stucco wall looks bare, thin stone veneer set over it gives the look of stone.
Concrete block walls
A cracked or leaning block wall can be rebuilt from the footing up, and new ones go in along property lines.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition that needs a block foundation, we lay the wall on a footing sized for the load.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you want to cook outside, we build the grill counter in block and face it in brick or stone.
Walkway construction
Where a path to the door has cracked or heaved, we lay a new walkway in pavers, brick or stone.
Brick wall installation
A new brick garden or yard wall can be laid to match the brick already on your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits planters, low walls and steps, and our masons fit each piece by hand.
Brick pointing
If the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy, we grind it out and pack in fresh mortar.
What every Santee customer can count on
I look at your job and write the estimate
I come out myself, put the scope in writing and check our masons' work as it goes.
Licensed and insured on every Santee job
We tell you what's happening at each step, and every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
A clean site when we pack up
We haul off broken block, old brick and leftover mortar and sweep the work area before we go.
Tell us about your Santee job
Tell us your address and what's going on with the wall or brick, or call. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Questions Santee homeowners ask before hiring
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Santee, CA?
The City of Santee Building Division decides, since it issues the permits, reviews the plans and does the inspections. Every submittal goes through the city's online permitting portal, and the city isn't currently offering expedited review. When a permit's needed, we handle the paperwork and line up inspections with you.
Does a retaining wall in Santee need a building permit?
Not if it's 3 feet tall or under, by the city's list of work needing no building permit, unless it holds up extra load like a slope or driveway or holds back flammable liquids. New walls may still need a grading permit, and the city asks you to check with its Engineering Department at 619-258-4100 ext. 167 before starting any wall.
How tall can a fence be in Santee without a building permit?
Up to 6 feet, by the city's list of work needing no building permit, and that height is measured from the bottom of the buried footing to the top. The city asks you to check location and height with the Planning Department and Padre Dam, the water district, and we find out what the city wants before we build a block wall.
When does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
In California, a contractor needs a license from the Contractors State License Board when the project needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or has contracts that add up to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. We're licensed and insured.
Does an out-of-town contractor need a Santee business license?
Yes, the city requires a business license of anyone who does business in Santee, including companies based in other cities that come in to sell goods or services. Out-of-town businesses can be approved once the city has a complete application and fee. It's a fair question for any contractor coming in from another city, us included.