Masonry contractor in Rocklin, CA - walls that hold up on hillside lots
Excel Lincoln Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor in Lincoln, CA that works across Rocklin, repairing brick, stone and chimneys and building the retaining walls, block walls and walkways that hillside yards here depend on.
- 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.
Rocklin homes and yards as we see them
Rocklin is right next door to us, sitting between Lincoln, Roseville and Loomis where I-80 meets Highway 65, and our crew does the same work there that we do down in Citrus Heights. Most of our calls here are backyard retaining walls, block walls on the lot line, stone veneer that's come loose and brick chimneys on older houses. The price usually moves with how much old work has to come out, how hard it is to get material into the yard and what's actually causing the damage. The schedule mostly turns on whether the city wants a permit and inspections.
Much of the city is newer neighborhoods with veneer fronts and paver driveways, with older houses closer to the original part of town, and that split shapes the job. On newer homes we're usually chasing water or a thin base, and on older ones it's mortar that has simply worn out.
What Rocklin lots and walls ask of masonry
- The city describes Rocklin as rolling hill terrain, and plenty of backyards here step down, so any wall holding up the yard carries real weight.
- Slopes send rainwater toward walls, patios and the bottom edge of veneer, and water is behind most of the cracking and leaning we get called about.
- Block walls on Rocklin lot lines are usually shared with a neighbor, so fixing a leaning one often means talking with next door before we start.
Masonry work we do for Rocklin homes
Foundation repair
When a Rocklin house shows a stair-step crack in the foundation or a door that starts sticking, we find out why the footing moved before we fix anything.
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys here lose mortar at the top first, so we check the crown, the concrete cap up top, and rebuild only what's actually loose.
Tuckpointing
If the mortar between your bricks has worn back or turned sandy, we grind out the bad joints and fill them fresh, matched to the color around them.
Brick repair
Spalled bricks, where the face has popped off, get cut out and replaced one at a time, so a few bad bricks don't mean a new wall.
Driveway pavers
Paver driveways on sloped Rocklin lots need a deep, well-packed base and solid edges, or the low side starts to sink and spread.
Retaining wall construction
Hillside backyards here often need a wall to make flat, usable ground, and we put drain rock and a pipe behind it so water doesn't build up.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's been stained, cracked and patched over the years, we sort what's still sound from what's failing and repair the failing part.
Fireplace installation
If you want a new brick or stone fireplace indoors or out on the patio, we build the firebox and surround to fit the space.
Stone veneer installation
Plenty of Rocklin houses wear stone veneer on the front, and we install new veneer or reset loose stones over a backing that lets water drain out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls lean or crack when the footing's too small or roots push on them, and we rebuild just the bad section when that's enough.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a short wall that steps a house down a slope, we lay foundation block on a footing built for the load.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, stone or brick facing and counter support for outdoor kitchens, so the grill and counters sit level even on a patio that slopes.
Walkway construction
Walkways on sloped front yards need steps of even height and a firm base, so we lay them out to follow the grade instead of fighting it.
Brick wall installation
A new brick garden or entry wall gets a real footing and a cap that sheds water, which is what keeps it straight and the mortar sound.
Stone masonry
For stone walls, columns or planters, we set natural stone so its weight rests on the stone below, not on the mortar, so it stays put.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints are open or cracked, refilling just those is often all the wall needs, and I'll tell you straight if that's the case.
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Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Rocklin
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your Rocklin property. I'll look at the work in person, tell you what it needs and why, and write a free estimate with no obligation to book. If you go ahead, I run the job on site with our crew.
(916) 587-8582Rocklin masonry questions we hear most
Who issues permits for masonry work in Rocklin, CA?
The City of Rocklin's Permit Center issues permits and is the place to start with any building question. Staff there can answer most questions and schedule inspections, and the city's Building Division handles plan review and the inspections themselves. Simple over-the-counter plan check runs weekday mornings from 8 to 8:45, but only when your permit information is complete.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall or chimney repair in Rocklin?
Ask the Permit Center before work starts, because the city's list of simple over-the-counter permits names jobs like small kitchen and bathroom remodels, not walls or chimneys, so it doesn't settle the question for masonry. We're licensed and insured, and when a job calls for a permit we pull it with the city, set up the inspections and tell you where it stands before we start.
How do I submit inspection reports to the city in Rocklin?
You upload them to your permit through eTrakit, the city's online permit system, because inspectors won't accept paper copies on site. Every report and test result, special inspections included, has to be on the permit before anyone requests the inspection. On permits we pull, we set up the inspections, so we get that paperwork in order first.
What building codes will Rocklin use starting in 2026?
The City Council introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California building codes, and a city staff report put the proposed start date at January 1, 2026. The package includes a new Wildland-Urban Interface Code aimed at cutting wildfire risk, with stronger rules for exterior wall coverings, roof vents and decking on some properties and projects. If you're planning stone veneer or another wall finish, ask the Permit Center whether it applies to your house before you pick materials.
How much does masonry repair cost in Rocklin, CA?
The cost comes down to how big the job is and what's behind the problem, so I put a number on it only after I've looked at it in person. The height and length of a wall, brick or stone versus block, how closely new mortar has to match the old, and whether drainage or a footing has to be fixed first all move the price. A few repointed joints and a rebuilt chimney top are very different jobs, and I'll tell you if the smaller one will do.
What causes retaining walls to lean or crack in Rocklin backyards?
Water building up behind the wall is the usual cause, along with a footing that's too small for the soil it holds back. Without drain rock or a pipe, wet soil pushes harder than the wall was built for, and on a sloped lot that adds up fast. We find which one it is before we fix anything, because rebuilding the face without fixing the drainage just means the wall leans again.
Call about your Rocklin masonry job
We pick up (916) 587-8582 every day from 7 AM to 11 PM, so you can call after work, or send the estimate form whenever it suits you.