Masonry Contractor in Yuba City, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause
Excel Lincoln Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Lincoln, CA. In Yuba City we repair brick, stone and block, fix chimneys, and build retaining walls, block walls and walkways for homeowners.
- 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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Yuba City homes and the masonry they need
Yuba City is a good drive northwest of Lincoln, where we're based, and I take work there when the job fits. It's the same brick, stone and block work we do around Lincoln and down in Arden-Arcade. On jobs there we see older houses with brick chimneys, brick planters and front walls. The newer neighborhoods mostly have block walls in the back yard, stone veneer and paver driveways.
Lots here are mostly flat, so a wall or walkway that moves usually isn't being pushed by a slope. It's water sitting in one spot from a sprinkler or downspout, or a tree root, and I look for that before we touch the masonry.
What we see on Yuba City houses and yards
- Most calls here start with something you can see, like a crack in a block wall, mortar sanding out of a brick planter or a walkway that's lifted.
- Chimneys on older houses usually fail first at the top, where the crown and the last few rows of brick take the most wear, so that's where I start looking.
- Back yards in newer neighborhoods are often closed in with block walls, and a lean or a stair-step crack usually traces back to the footing, not the block.
- The price mostly turns on how much is really failing, what it's built from and how easy it is to reach, and the estimate gives you your own number.
- The schedule usually depends on whether the city has to review plans first and on how long it takes to order brick or stone that matches what you have.
Masonry work we do for Yuba City homes
Foundation repair
If a crack shows up in your foundation or a door starts sticking, I look for why it moved before we repair anything, so the fix holds.
Chimney repair
Loose brick near the top or a cracked crown, the concrete cap, lets water into the chimney, so we rebuild the part that's failing, not the whole stack.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints have worn back from the face of the brick, we grind out the soft mortar and pack in new mortar matched to your brick's color.
Brick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks don't mean the wall needs a rebuild, so we cut out the damaged ones and set replacements that match the rest.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit a driveway when you want one you can repair a section at a time, and we pack the base first because that's what keeps them flat.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or an old wall is tipping, we build a retaining wall on a proper footing with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone usually needs cleaning, new joints and a few replaced pieces rather than a rebuild, and we restore it so the repair blends in.
Fireplace installation
If you're adding a masonry fireplace in a remodel or an addition, we lay out the firebox, hearth and surround so they fit the room and the chimney above.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer gives a plain wall or column the look of stone without the weight of full stone, and we prep the wall behind it so the stone stays put.
Concrete block walls
For a property-line wall or a yard divider that needs to do more than a fence, we build block walls on a real footing with steel and solid-filled cores.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition, a garage or a crawlspace needs a block foundation wall, we lay it straight and level on the footing so the framing above sits right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, the stone or brick facing and the countertop support for an outdoor kitchen, sized to your grill and the way you cook.
Walkway construction
When a walkway has heaved from roots or sunk in spots, we pull it out and lay a new one in brick, stone or pavers on a packed base.
Brick wall installation
For a garden wall, a planter or a low wall along the front of the house, we lay brick on a footing sized for the wall it has to carry.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits columns, steps and garden walls, and we fit each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the wall carries its own weight.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, brick pointing fixes just those, and I'll tell you straight when that's all the wall needs.
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Your free on-site estimate in Yuba City
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time to come out to your Yuba City property. I come out myself, look at the work in person and go over what it needs before I put a number on it, and there's no obligation to book. If you go ahead, I run the job on site with our crew.
(916) 587-8582Yuba City masonry questions we hear
Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in Yuba City?
You don't need one for a wall 4 feet tall or less, as long as it isn't holding back extra weight like a driveway or a slope above it. The city measures from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, so the part below ground counts, and a wall that looks about 3 feet tall can be over the limit. A taller wall, or one carrying that kind of load, needs a building permit, and when it does we pull it with the city and set up the inspections.
Does a block wall along my property line need a permit in Yuba City?
The city lets fences up to 6 feet high go without a permit, but a block or brick wall is heavier work than a fence, so confirm how the city treats yours before we pour the footing. The Building Division answers permit questions at (530) 822-4629. If your wall turns out to need a permit, we take care of it.
Do I need a permit to repoint or repair brick in Yuba City?
The city's building permits cover most repairs, but the city lets ordinary repairs go ahead without an application. Cutting away part of a wall or removing a load-bearing support doesn't count as ordinary. I'll tell you which side your job falls on once I've seen it, and when it's close I check with the city before we start.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Yuba City?
Most minor permits are issued over the counter, and a permit that needs plan review takes about three weeks, or 15 business days, to process. On a bigger wall or an addition foundation, that review time usually sets the start date, so I tell you where the permit stands before work starts. Inspections are booked at (530) 822-4901 and we set those up. City Hall is closed to the public on Fridays, but phone and email still work.
What affects the cost of masonry work in Yuba City?
Cost goes up with the amount of wall, chimney or walk that has to come apart, and goes down when only part of it is failing. Matching old brick or mortar color takes more time than new work, and so does digging out a failed footing. A job that needs plan review adds that step too. Your number comes from the estimate, after I've seen the work.
What is the best way to fix crumbling mortar on a brick wall in Yuba City?
Usually you repoint only the joints that have gone soft, as long as the brick itself is sound and the wall isn't leaning or cracked through. A rebuild only makes sense when the wall has moved or the brick is failing too. If only a few joints are going, it can often wait, and I'll tell you that and why.
Call about your Yuba City masonry job
Call (916) 587-8582 any day from 7 AM to 11 PM, or send the form, and tell me what you're seeing so I know what to look at before I come out.