Masonry Contractor in Arden-Arcade, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause
Excel Lincoln Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Lincoln that works in Arden-Arcade, repairing brick, stone and chimneys, building yard and retaining walls, and laying walkways and paver driveways for homeowners here.
- 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.
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Arden-Arcade homes and the masonry on them
Arden-Arcade is mostly established neighborhoods of single-story houses on roomy lots, with shopping centers and apartments along the main roads. We're a masonry contractor based in Lincoln, CA, and we work here the same way we do in Citrus Heights and Foothill Farms.
Price on a job here comes down to how much needs fixing, how hard it is to reach and whether we're matching old brick and mortar. The schedule turns mostly on the weather, and on a permit if the job needs one, and I give you your number after I've looked at the work in person. Most of the brick and block here has been up for decades, so the job is usually a repair, and the real work is finding out why it moved or cracked before we touch it.
What wears down brick and block in Arden-Arcade
- Many houses here are older ranch homes, and their brick planters, chimneys and fireplace hearths have had decades of settling and weather, so worn joints and cracks are common.
- Arden Arcade has less tree cover than much of the area and takes hard summer heat, so we pour and point in the cooler hours and keep fresh work damp.
- When water from roofs and sprinklers runs toward a wall or foundation instead of away, it's behind a lot of the cracking and leaning we get called about here.
Masonry services we offer in Arden-Arcade
Foundation repair
We repair cracked or settling brick and block foundations on older houses here, after finding what moved them, because a patch over the cause cracks again.
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys here wear worst up top, so we refill worn mortar joints and rebuild the cracked cap before bricks start coming loose.
Tuckpointing
When joints on a brick wall or planter go sandy and sink back, we grind out the worn mortar and pack in new mortar matched to the old.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on steps, planters and house walls get cut out and replaced with a close match, once we know what broke them.
Driveway pavers
If your old concrete driveway is cracked and heaved, pavers over a packed base make a good replacement, and single stones lift out later if a section settles.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard drops off or a slope is creeping onto the patio, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
Brick fronts and garden walls gone patchy from years of mismatched repairs get cleaned, repointed and evened out so they look like one wall again.
Fireplace installation
When you're adding a fireplace or replacing a tired one in an older living room, we set the firebox, hearth and surround to the maker's instructions.
Stone veneer installation
We put up stone veneer, a thin stone facing, on plain stucco fronts, porch columns and fireplace walls, starting with the water barrier behind it.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines here are often decades old, and when one cracks or leans we tell you straight whether it needs repairs or a rebuild.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a raised floor or a new garage, we lay the block foundation walls, with steel and grout where the plans call for them.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchens in block, brick or stone, with grill islands and counters set on a poured footing, because a counter on bare dirt settles and cracks.
Walkway construction
Front walks on older houses here are often cracked concrete or loose flagstone, and we replace them with brick, pavers or stone laid on a packed base.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden walls, mailbox posts and entry pillars can match an older brick house, and we pick the brick and mortar color with you before we order.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for garden walls, steps, planters and fireplace faces, fitting each piece by hand, and repair older stonework where stones have worked loose.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints are cracked or missing on a wall, brick pointing fills just those, and that's often all an older wall here needs for now.
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Send us the details and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Arden-Arcade property myself, look at the work and go over what it needs before I put a number on it. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to book.
(916) 587-8582Masonry questions from Arden-Arcade homeowners
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Arden-Arcade?
For unincorporated addresses, the county's Building Permits and Inspection Division issues permits for work that builds, adds to, alters, repairs or tears down a building, so work on the house itself, like a foundation repair or a new fireplace, is the kind it covers. Its list of common permit jobs doesn't name every wall, walkway or patio, so the county is the place to ask about yours. When a job calls for a permit, we pull it, set up the inspections and tell you where it stands before work starts.
How do I know if my Arden-Arcade home is under county or city rules?
Most of Arden Arcade is unincorporated, so Sacramento County is your local government and its permit rules apply. Part of the community plan area sits inside the City of Sacramento, though, so before we pull anything I confirm which one your address falls under.
Can I start a masonry project in Arden-Arcade while my permit is pending?
No. Under county policy, work that needs a permit starts only after the permit is issued, with a few limited exceptions, and having applied or having plans under review doesn't count. Inspectors who find that kind of work going without an issued permit stop the job with a stop work order, so we wait for the permit in hand before we start.
Does a masonry contractor in California need a state license?
Yes, for almost any real masonry job. The Contractors State License Board requires a license when the work needs a building permit, uses employees, or the labor and materials come to $1,000 or more, and a home improvement contractor has to be licensed before giving you a bid. We're licensed and insured, so ask any contractor for their license before you take their price.
How do I find out if my Arden-Arcade home is in a flood zone?
For homes in unincorporated Sacramento County, the county lists ways to check your flood zone, including its Flood Zone Hotline at (916) 874-7517. Minor flooding can happen along the creeks here, at spots like where Winding Way runs beside Arcade Creek and where Strong Ranch Slough turns at Northrup Avenue. If your lot is near one of those, tell me when I come out, because it changes how we handle drainage behind walls and around foundations.
What makes masonry work cost more or less in Arden-Arcade?
The biggest swing is whether a wall needs a few joints redone or a full rebuild, and on a lot of older walls here the smaller job is enough for now. Matching old brick or natural stone, a tight path into the back yard, hauling off a failed wall, and a permit with inspections all add to it, while block and pavers usually cost less than stone. I'll walk you through which of those apply when I see the job.
Call about your Arden-Arcade masonry job
Call (916) 587-8582 any day from 7 AM to 11 PM or use our estimate form, because a crack caught early is usually a repair, not a rebuild.