Masonry Contractor in Antelope, CA - Block Walls, Brick and Stone Repair
Excel Lincoln Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Lincoln, CA, and we work in Antelope on brick and stone repair, chimneys, block walls, retaining walls, pavers and walkways around the house.
- Foundation repair
- Chimney repair
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair
- Driveway pavers
- Retaining wall construction
- Masonry restoration
- Fireplace installation
- Stone veneer installation
- Concrete block walls
- Foundation block wall installation
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
- Walkway construction
- Brick wall installation
- Stone masonry
- Brick pointing
- Licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Antelope's neighborhoods, lots and ground
Antelope is unincorporated Sacramento County, right where it meets the Placer County line, and it's one of the cities around Lincoln that we work in. Most of it is planned neighborhoods of single-family homes from the last few decades, with stucco houses, front walkways and backyard patios. It sits close to Foothill Farms and Roseville, and the calls we get here look a lot like the ones we get there.
Here the ground shapes the work more than the age of the house does. Antelope runs west to Dry Creek and there's wetland on the east side, so some lots sit low and stay wet, and I look at where your water goes before I price a wall, a walkway or a foundation repair.
Antelope homes and the walls around them
- Most Antelope homes sit in planned neighborhoods with block walls along the lot lines, and those walls crack or lean when a footing settles or water sits behind them.
- Stone veneer on house fronts and fireplace walls is common here, and when it starts letting go, it's usually water behind it, so I check that first.
- The county names oak trees as one of East Antelope's main natural resources, so we lay out walls and paths there to give the roots room.
Masonry services we do for Antelope homes
Foundation repair
When a crack in your slab or foundation wall keeps growing, I find out why it moved first, because patching a crack over a settling footing doesn't last.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked crown on top and gaps at the roofline let water into a chimney, so we rebuild what's failing and leave sound brick alone.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar between bricks turns sandy, we grind out the worn joints and pack in new mortar, which usually saves a wall that looks worse than it is.
Brick repair
Bricks that crack or flake off at the face get cut out and replaced with a matched brick, so the repair blends into the wall around it.
Driveway pavers
Pavers make a good replacement for a cracked concrete driveway, and if one area sinks later, we can lift just those stones and reset them.
Retaining wall construction
When a slope keeps washing onto your patio, a retaining wall holds it, and we put drainage behind it so water drains out instead of pushing on it.
Masonry restoration
Brick and stone that's stained, worn and patched over the years can be cleaned, repointed and repaired so it reads as one wall again.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces and surrounds for living rooms and patios, following the unit maker's instructions on how far it sits from anything that can burn.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer dresses up a stucco front or a plain fireplace wall, and it lasts when the moisture barrier and the drain at the bottom go in right.
Concrete block walls
We repair cracked block walls along your lot lines and build new ones, and I'll tell you when a lean is old and stable enough to leave alone.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and crawlspace foundations, we lay block foundation walls on a proper footing with the steel and grout fill the plans call for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build backyard kitchens in block and finish them in stone, brick or stucco, with the grill and counters laid out around how you actually cook outside.
Walkway construction
A new walkway in pavers, brick or stone holds up when the base under it is dug out and packed, which is where most sunken paths went wrong.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, planters and entry columns that match the brick already on your house, laid on a footing sized for the wall.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and borders take fitting by hand, and we set each stone so it carries weight instead of leaning on the mortar.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, brick pointing fills just those, which costs less and is often all a newer wall needs.
- Request an estimate
Get an on-site estimate for your Antelope masonry job
We reply within one business day of your message to set a time, and then I come out to your house in Antelope myself to look at the work. The estimate is free, I go over what the job needs before I put a number on it, and there's no pressure to book. If you go ahead, I run the job on site with our crew.
(916) 587-8582Antelope masonry questions on permits, licenses and cost
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Antelope, CA?
Building permits in Antelope come from the county's Building Permits and Inspection Division, because Antelope is unincorporated and has no city building department. The division takes plans electronically only, and the county lists grading permits separately from building permits. When your job calls for a permit, we pull it, set up the inspections and tell you where it stands before work starts.
What building code applies to a masonry project in Antelope?
Projects submitted to the county for a permit on or after January 1, 2026, have to meet the updated California Building Standards Code, the state's set of building standards. So a permitted wall, foundation or chimney job you start now gets built to the current version, and we plan the work to it.
When does a masonry contractor need a California contractor license?
Under the Contractors State License Board's rules, anyone who builds or alters a structure needs a state license when the project requires a building permit, uses any additional workers or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts. When a permit is needed, the county also requires a signed statement from the contractor giving the license number and saying it's in full force. We're licensed and insured.
How do I find out if my house in Antelope is in a flood zone?
Call the county's Flood Zone Hotline at (916) 874-7517 and give your parcel number, address and contact information. It's one of four ways the county offers to check parcels in unincorporated areas like Antelope. It's worth knowing before a retaining wall or foundation job, and I'll want the answer when we plan drainage.
How much does brick, block or stone work cost in Antelope?
It comes down to what the wall actually needs, so I give you a number after I've looked at it in person. A few cracked joints cost far less than a rebuilt section, and the height and length of the wall, how easy it is to get a crew and materials into your yard, and matching your existing brick or stone all move the price. The schedule mostly turns on whether the job needs a county permit and inspections, and how long matching material takes to come in.
How large can a down payment be on a home improvement contract in California?
State law caps a home improvement down payment at $1,000, and on a smaller contract the cap is lower because it's tied to the contract price. It's a state rule for every contractor, so you can hold any contract you're offered up against it before you sign.
Get your Antelope masonry job looked at
A crack caught early usually means a few joints and not a rebuild, so call (916) 587-8582 or send the estimate form while it's still small.