Masonry Contractor in Apple Valley, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause
Bedrock Victorville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Apple Valley, CA. We repair cracked walls, worn mortar joints and chimneys, and we build block walls, pavers and outdoor masonry for homes here.
Apple Valley as we see it from the job site
Apple Valley lots tend to be roomy, with older single-story homes mixed in with newer tracts and a lot of yards closed in by block walls. Calls here usually start with something a homeowner noticed, like a crack in that wall, loose mortar on a chimney or a sunken patch of driveway. It's a short drive from our base, and the work is much like what we do in Hesperia and Spring Valley Lake.
The size of the lot shapes the job as much as the wall does. A long run of block can sit well back from where our truck parks, so hauling block and mortar is part of the plan, and on an older house the first step is finding out why a crack opened before we patch it.
What Apple Valley walls, chimneys and lots need
The same few problems come up on Apple Valley properties again and again, and each one usually has a cause we look for before we write a number down.
When a block wall cracks in a stair-step line through the mortar, the cause is usually the footing underneath, not the block itself.
Older chimneys often have worn mortar joints, and refilling them early is usually a smaller job than rebuilding the chimney top.
Long driveways take a lot of traffic, and when a section sinks, the cause is usually the base underneath, not the surface on top.
Apple Valley has its own Permit Center, so any permit for work here goes through the Town of Apple Valley, not Victorville.
Wall length, footing depth, hauling distance and any permit set the price and schedule, so I'd rather walk your lot and write the estimate myself than guess.
Where we work, Apple Valley included
We're a masonry contractor based in Victorville, CA, and we work in Apple Valley and the cities around it across the High Desert, including Spring Valley Lake and Lucerne Valley. If you're farther out, call and ask.
Masonry services for Apple Valley homes
Foundation repair
When a crack shows up in the block or concrete your house sits on, I find what moved before we repair it, so the fix matches the cause.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap or crumbling joints near the top of a chimney let water in, so we rebuild what's failing and seal the top.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy or sunk back, we grind it out and pack in fresh mortar colored to blend with the wall.
Brick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks don't mean the wall has to go, so we cut out the bad ones and set new brick that matches.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit the longer driveways we see here, because a sunken or stained patch can be lifted and reset instead of tearing out the whole drive.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down a slope, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water is what usually pushes them over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone on a house can often be brought back, so we clean, redo the joints and replace only what's past saving instead of starting over.
Fireplace installation
If you're adding a fireplace indoors or out on the patio, we build the firebox and surround in brick or stone to suit the room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin facing of stone set over a wall, dresses up a plain stucco front or column, and we set it so water can drain out.
Concrete block walls
Block walls around the yard are a big part of our work, and we set each one on a footing sized for its height and length.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or raised floor, we lay the block foundation walls to the approved plans and check the footing before the first row goes down.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Like a prep line, an outdoor kitchen works when the grill, counter and sink sit where you reach for them, so we plan the block base around that.
Walkway construction
A walkway from the driveway to the door or to the back yard takes daily foot traffic, so we build it on a packed base to stay level.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden or front wall gives a warmer look than plain block, and we lay it on a solid footing with joints shaped to shed water.
Stone masonry
For planters, columns and walls in natural stone, we sort and fit each piece by hand, which takes longer than block and costs more for that reason.
Brick pointing
If only part of a wall has cracked or open joints, we point that section, packing fresh mortar into the gaps before water works into the brick.
A free on-site estimate for your Apple Valley property
Send the form or call (760) 493-2913, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Apple Valley property myself, look at the job and write the estimate, and it's free with no obligation to book.
- Call
- (760) 493-2913
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Why homeowners in Apple Valley hire our crew
We've worked out of Victorville since 2017, and we're best known for repairing worn joints, cracked walls and chimneys and for building block walls around the yard.
A fix that matches the cause
I come out myself to look at the job and write the estimate. If a wall's cracked, I want to know why before we touch it, because patching a crack that's still moving just means another call later.
Our own crew, clean as we go
Our own crew does the work and I check it as it goes. I came up in restaurant kitchens, so we keep the site organized and clean as we go instead of leaving it all for the last day.
Ask anything before you sign
We're fully licensed and insured, and I'll explain the job a second way if the first didn't land, because nobody should sign off on work they don't understand. Call (760) 493-2913 or send the form to start.
Apple Valley masonry questions we hear
How do I find out if my masonry job needs a permit in Apple Valley?
Ask the Town's Permit Center, which issues building and safety permits in Apple Valley and has staff to answer questions about code requirements. Its own examples of work that needs a permit are building a house, adding a room or fixing electrical and plumbing, and masonry isn't named, so that list doesn't settle a wall or repair either way, and grading usually needs its own grading permit first. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and build to the approved plans, and when it isn't clear, we check with the Permit Center before we start.
When does a contractor in Apple Valley need a California state license?
A contractor needs a license from the state's contractor licensing board when a project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. That's a California rule, so it applies in Apple Valley the same as anywhere else in the state. We're fully licensed and insured.
Does a contractor working in Apple Valley need a Town business license?
Yes, the Town requires a business license, which it treats as a yearly tax, for any business activity in Apple Valley, including firms based outside it. Contractors who apply have to show proof of a valid California contractor's license to get one.
How long does a building permit stay valid in Apple Valley?
A permit in Apple Valley becomes invalid if the work stops, or sits unfinished, for 365 days after it starts, and it also lapses 180 days after the last required inspection. The Town may grant one extension of up to 180 days. We keep that clock in mind when we schedule your job.
What building code applies to masonry repairs in Apple Valley?
Masonry repairs in Apple Valley follow the current California building codes, which the Town adopted with its own local changes. Under the Town's code, repairs and alterations have to meet the rules for new buildings unless the code says otherwise, so when we rebuild a section of wall, we build it to today's rules rather than copying how it was first put up.
How much does masonry work cost in Apple Valley?
The price of a masonry job in Apple Valley comes down to what we're building or fixing and how much of it there is. Wall length and height, the footing, brick or stone versus plain block, how much old work has to come out and how far we haul material on a bigger lot all move it, and a permit can add time to the schedule. I'll put your own figure in writing once I've looked at the job.
Book your Apple Valley masonry estimate
Call (760) 493-2913 or send the contact form, because a crack is usually easier to read, and to fix, while it's still small.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM