Masonry Contractor in Roseville, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause
Excel Lincoln Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor working in Roseville, CA. We repair and build brick, stone and block work, from cracked chimneys and loose mortar to retaining walls, walkways and paver driveways.
- 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.
Roseville homes and the masonry we see there
Roseville is just south of us in Lincoln, and the calls we get there look a lot like the ones from Rocklin and Citrus Heights next door.
The city gives us two kinds of houses. Near Downtown Roseville there are older homes with brick chimneys, brick steps and stone walls that have been patched a few times, sometimes with the wrong mortar. Farther out the neighborhoods are newer, with block walls between yards, stone veneer on the fronts and paver or concrete driveways. On the older houses the job is usually matching what's there so a repair doesn't stand out. On the newer ones it's finding out why a wall moved, and more often than not that comes back to water.
What wears down masonry on Roseville properties
- Seven creeks meet inside Roseville and the city says flooding is possible every winter, so we look at where water runs before we build or repair a wall.
- Most masonry here lives outdoors, in yard walls, steps, walkways and chimneys, so a crack that lets water in matters far more than one that only looks bad.
- A crack doesn't always mean a wall is failing, so when a repair can wait, I'll tell you that and explain what to watch for.
Masonry services we do for Roseville homes
Foundation repair
When a crack in your foundation keeps getting wider, we find out what moved it before we repair it, so it doesn't just open back up.
Chimney repair
Older Roseville chimneys usually lose mortar near the top, where rain hits hardest, so we fix the cap and the loose brick before water gets inside.
Tuckpointing
If the bricks are solid but the joints are sandy, we rake out worn mortar and refill it in a matching color, and that's often enough.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose brick on a planter, step or chimney can usually be cut out and replaced piece by piece, without tearing down the rest.
Driveway pavers
When an old concrete driveway is cracked through, pavers on a packed base let us lift and reset one section later instead of breaking out the whole slab.
Retaining wall construction
Backyards that slope toward a creek or a neighbor's fence need a wall built with drainage behind it, because trapped water is what pushes most walls over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone on Roseville houses, we clean, repoint and repair with materials that match, so the work blends in rather than looking patched.
Fireplace installation
For a masonry fireplace in the family room or on the patio, we build the firebox, surround and hearth to suit the space and how you'll use it.
Stone veneer installation
On newer homes, stone veneer on columns or a front wall changes the look, and we install it so water that gets behind it has a way out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls between Roseville yards usually crack at corners and gate posts, and we'll tell you whether that's a few blocks to replace or a section to rebuild.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a raised floor or a garage, we lay block foundation walls on a footing that's sized and checked before any block goes up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you're planning an outdoor kitchen, we build the block base, brick or stone facing and counter supports around the grill and appliances you've picked.
Walkway construction
A walkway that's heaved or holds puddles is a trip hazard, so we rebuild it on a packed base with enough slope to shed water toward the yard.
Brick wall installation
A new brick garden wall or entry wall can match the brick already on your house, and we'll track down a close color before we order anything.
Stone masonry
Stone walls, steps and planters in Roseville yards often just need loose stones reset and joints refilled, and we'll say so before suggesting anything bigger.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints are cracked or missing, brick pointing fills them with fresh mortar so water stays out, without redoing the whole wall.
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Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time to come out to your Roseville property. I come out myself, look at the work and go over what it actually needs before I put a number on it. The estimate is free, and there's no obligation to book.
(916) 587-8582Roseville masonry permits, licenses and costs
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Roseville, CA?
It can, and the city decides that, not the contractor. The state building code the city follows requires a permit before anyone builds, alters, repairs or removes a regulated structure, and Roseville's Development Services Department issues those permits, either to you as the owner or to a licensed contractor. You're the one responsible for making sure the permits are in place, so when your job calls for one, we pull it with the city, set up the inspections and tell you where it stands before we start.
How do I check that a masonry contractor can legally work in Roseville?
Ask for two things, a California contractor license and a Roseville business license. The Contractors State License Board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses employee labor or has contracts totaling $1,000 or more for labor and materials, and a contractor has to hold it before bidding. The city also requires its own business license for any business working in Roseville, even one based outside the city, and we're licensed and insured.
How much does masonry repair cost in Roseville, CA?
The cost comes down to how much of the wall, chimney or walkway really needs work, how hard it is to reach and how closely we have to match the brick or stone you have. Repointing just the joints that failed costs much less than rebuilding, and on a lot of walls that's all it takes. I give you a written figure after I've looked at the job in person.
How long does it take to start a masonry repair in Roseville?
The start date mostly turns on whether the job needs a permit and how long it takes to get brick, stone or block that matches yours. When there's a permit, the city tracks it online through inspections to final approval, and we keep you posted on where it stands. A small repair with hard-to-match brick can take longer to line up than a straightforward new wall.
Do I need a city permit to work on a driveway or walkway at the sidewalk in Roseville?
If any part of the work reaches into the public right-of-way, the public land along the street, Roseville requires an encroachment permit before it starts. That rule is about public land, not work wholly on your lot, so before we plan the end of a driveway or a walkway that meets the sidewalk, we figure out where your property ends.
What happens if masonry work in Roseville starts without a permit?
If work starts before the needed permit, the city charges a fee set by its building official on top of the normal permit fees. The city also has a way to get approval for work already done without a permit, which is worth asking about if you've bought a house with a wall or patio you're unsure about.
Get your Roseville masonry looked at
We answer the phone seven days a week from 7 AM to 11 PM, so call (916) 587-8582 or fill out the form whenever it suits you.