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Careful masonry for the walls, walks and fireplaces you live with in Redondo Beach, CA

CJ Redondo Beach Concrete & Masonry repairs and builds brick, block, stone and concrete work for homes in the city and around it, with every repair fitted to the wall it goes into.

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Masonry services in Redondo Beach, CA

CJ Redondo Beach Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor in Redondo Beach, CA, handling 16 kinds of brick, block, stone and concrete work. Most calls start with something you can see, like crumbling joints, a leaning wall or a chimney dropping bits of brick. Others start with a wall, walkway or fireplace you want built new. Either way, the aim is work that fits your house and holds up. The price moves with the size of the job, how easy it is to reach, the materials you pick and what we find once old work is opened up. The schedule mostly turns on the permit steps with your city, and you'll get your own figure at the estimate.

  • An elevated gray paver patio with tiered steps surrounds a square fire feature and colorful chairs beside a lawn.

    Foundation repair

    Cracks in a foundation wall or a corner that's dropped? We open up the damaged section, look for what moved it and repair the masonry so it carries the house again.

  • Tan stone pavers form a front-entry walkway bordered by dark edging beside a red door and stone veneer walls.

    Chimney repair

    For a chimney with loose bricks, worn joints or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, we rebuild what's failing and repoint the rest to keep water out.

  • A landscaped stone patio with curved retaining walls, broad steps, wicker seating, and bright flower beds.

    Tuckpointing

    Tuckpointing refreshes worn joints on a brick wall. We grind out the tired mortar, pack in new mortar and shape each joint so the lines look crisp and even.

  • A paved patio extends along a house with white columns, stone veneer, and lowered gray outdoor shades.

    Brick repair

    Bricks with flaking faces, cracks or a wobble? We cut out the damaged ones, set in brick that matches and leave the sound brick around them alone.

  • Curved stone walkway leads through a landscaped backyard to a paved patio with outdoor dining furniture.

    Driveway pavers

    We lay paver driveways on a packed gravel base, setting each paver tight and edging the sides so the surface stays put under your car day after day.

  • A low stone retaining wall borders a gravel garden path surrounded by flowering plants and large rocks.

    Retaining wall construction

    We build retaining walls that hold back a sloped yard, on a proper footing and with drainage behind them so water can get out instead of pushing on the wall.

  • A wide light-colored paver driveway and walkway curve beside a blue-shingled house and evergreen hedges.

    Masonry restoration

    Older brick or stone that's weathered and been patched over the years can be brought back with careful cleaning, repair and repointing that matches the original materials.

  • Large stone fireplace with a lit linear fire and broad hearth stands between windows overlooking a snowy yard.

    Fireplace installation

    Want a new fireplace in brick or stone? We build the firebox, hearth and surround course by course, whether it's going in the living room or the backyard.

  • A two-story house has a multicolored stone veneer facade, dark shutters, and solar panels on its roof.

    Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer gives a wall, column or fireplace the look of stone without the full weight of it. We set it on a prepared base over a sound wall, inside or out.

  • Gray concrete block steps and a low retaining wall border a bed of small rounded stones.

    Concrete block walls

    For a sturdy property line or garden wall, we build concrete block walls on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the block's hollow cores where the wall needs it.

  • Curved concrete pool deck steps beside a swimming pool, bordered by large pale stone retaining blocks and garden beds.

    Foundation block wall installation

    Building an addition or a new structure? We lay the concrete block foundation walls it sits on, set on footings and reinforced to carry the weight above them.

  • Stone outdoor kitchen island and circular fire pit sit on a multicolored paver patio beside a curved retaining wall.

    Outdoor kitchen masonry

    We build the masonry side of an outdoor kitchen, block or brick counters and grill islands finished in brick or stone, sized around the appliances you've picked out.

  • New asphalt driveway bordered by gray pavers leads to a blue-gray house, with a curved paver walkway and planted bed.

    Walkway construction

    A walkway in brick, stone or pavers gives you a steady path to the door or the yard, laid on a firm base and sloped so rain runs off it.

  • Brick entryway with dark double doors and an arched glass transom, framed by brick columns beneath a covered porch.

    Brick wall installation

    We build new brick walls for yards, gardens and property lines, laid true course by course, with the joints tooled for a clean, tight finish you'll see every day.

  • A circular stone fire pit sits on a tiled patio with broad stone steps, porch seating, and a dining area.

    Stone masonry

    Who needs a stone mason? Anyone after a natural stone wall, step, column or planter. We fit each stone by hand and set it in mortar or lay it dry.

  • Red brick walls with worn mortar surround several windows on a multistory building, showing areas suitable for brick pointing.

    Brick pointing

    When the mortar joints are cracked or sandy but the bricks are still sound, pointing replaces just the worn mortar, with a mix chosen to suit your brick.

Why Redondo Beach homeowners call us for masonry

Most people who call us have spotted a problem and want to know how bad it is. Here's how we handle that, from the first visit to the last joint.

  1. Straight answers from the owner

    You deal with me from the first visit, and you get a plain answer to every question before you decide anything. No question is too small to ask, and I'm happy to go over a point twice.

  2. The owner checks the work

    I'm on the job while the crew works, so the person who looked at your wall is the one making sure it gets done the way we talked about.

  3. Mortar matched to your old brick

    Mortar that's harder than the brick around it can crack the brick faces as the wall moves, so we pick a mix that suits your brick and lets the repair protect the wall instead of wearing it down.

  4. Honest about what needs a closer look

    If I can't tell what's behind a crack until a few bricks come out, I'll say so instead of guessing. Call (424) 265-1368 and I'll come take a look.

How a masonry job runs with us

Here's what happens after you reach out, from our reply within one business day to the day our crew packs up and leaves.

  1. Call or send the form

    Call (424) 265-1368 or fill out the estimate form and tell us what you're seeing, whether it's crumbling joints, a leaning wall or a chimney that needs work. We'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out and see it.

  2. I look at the job and give you an estimate

    I come out myself, look at the wall, chimney or slab with you and answer whatever you want to ask, however small. You'll see what's causing the problem and what I'd do about it. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation to go ahead.

  3. We sort the permit and do the work

    If you go ahead, we check the permit steps with your city or county office first and take care of the permit when the job needs one. Then our crew does the work while I check it as it goes, and any inspections happen before the work gets covered up.

  4. We clean up and go over it with you

    When the work's done, our crew cleans up and hauls away the old mortar, broken brick and debris. I go over the finished job with you, so you know what we did and why, and that new mortar usually lightens a little as it cures.

Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind

We'll reply within one business day to set a time, then I'll come out, look at the job and give you a free estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.

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These photographs show the kinds of brick, stone and block work the trade covers, from tooled joints to finished walls and walkways, to help you picture what's possible.

CJ Redondo Beach Concrete & Masonry, owner-run since 2017

I grew up mixing mortar for my uncle, spent years in other work, then came back to the trade and started CJ Redondo Beach Concrete & Masonry in Redondo Beach in 2017. Time away taught me to slow down and explain things, so I make sure you understand what we're doing and why before any work starts. We're licensed and fully insured, and we're best known for careful repointing and brick repair, though we build walls, walkways and fireplaces too. You can read more about me and how we work.

Licensed and fully insured.

Redondo Beach, the city we work from

Redondo Beach sits on Santa Monica Bay in the South Bay, and most people here know the Redondo Beach Pier for its waterfront dining, shops and things to do by the water. Up the hill, Hopkins Wilderness Park gives the city a place for camping, nature study and conservation, which is a rare thing to have inside city limits.

The city's Path of History markers tell its story in text and photos at spots around town, and the Original Townsite neighborhood is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A lot of what we're called to here is older brick and block that's simply worn, and we're based in Redondo Beach and do the same work across the cities around it.

Cities we serve around Redondo Beach

CJ Redondo Beach Concrete & Masonry is based in Redondo Beach, CA, and works across the cities around it, including Torrance and Hermosa Beach. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and if yours isn't listed, give us a call and ask.

Questions about masonry in Redondo Beach

How much does masonry repair cost in Redondo Beach?

There's no single price, because masonry jobs run from a few loose bricks to a new retaining wall, and I'd rather price yours in person than guess over the phone. The estimate is free, done on site and comes with no obligation.

What makes a brick repair or repointing job cost more?

The biggest factors are how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how high and hard to reach the work is, and whether matching brick has to be found. A tall chimney needs more setup, and a job that turns up hidden damage once it's open can grow, so I'll tell you at the estimate when that's a real chance.

When can construction work happen in Redondo Beach?

The city allows construction Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no work on Sundays. It's also barred on the days Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day are observed, and start dates mostly turn on the permit steps we check before any work begins.

Does a masonry contractor need a license in California?

Yes, the state licensing board requires a contractor's license when the job needs a building permit, uses employee labor or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts. A bigger job can't be split into pieces under $1,000 to get around that rule, and we're licensed and fully insured.

Can I pull my own permit for a masonry project in Redondo Beach?

Not when the project is valued at more than $50,000 or involves two or more units, because the city doesn't let homeowners pull the permit in those cases. Private property permits, plan review and inspections go through the city's Building Division at (310) 318-0636, and on our jobs we check the permit steps first and take care of the permit when one's needed.

Do you guarantee your masonry work?

Yes, every job we do is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. That's a big part of why I explain the repair before we start and check it while the crew works, so what you get is what we talked about.

What's the difference between tuckpointing and brick pointing?

Both replace worn mortar in the joints between bricks, but tuckpointing also shapes and finishes the new joints so they read as fine, even lines. Plenty of people use the words the same way, and either way the mix should suit your brick, as our tuckpointing and brick pointing pages explain.

Does my contractor need a Redondo Beach business license?

Yes, the city requires every business working in Redondo Beach to hold a city business license, and contractors and their subcontractors need a valid one before the city will issue a permit. Contractors from outside the city can apply for the city's Out of City Contractor Business License, so it's fair to ask anyone you're thinking of hiring whether theirs is in place.

Redondo Beach, CA

Ready to have your masonry looked at in Redondo Beach?

Worn joints usually let in more water the longer they're left, so call (424) 265-1368 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free quote on site.

Get an estimate(424) 265-1368