Masonry contractor in Oak Hills, CA - repairs and block walls built for desert lots
Bedrock Victorville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Victorville that works in Oak Hills, repairing cracked walls, worn mortar joints and chimneys, and building block walls, retaining walls and paver drives around the yard.
Oak Hills homes and the masonry work they need
Oak Hills sits in the High Desert right next to Hesperia, but it's unincorporated, so San Bernardino County runs planning and building inspection there. That matters for masonry, because any permit question on your property goes to the county. Most of our calls out here come from homeowners who've noticed a crack in a yard wall or worn joints in their brick and want someone to tell them straight what it means.
Jobs here run a lot like the ones we do in Lucerne Valley and Victorville, with block, brick and stone set out in open sun on desert ground. That ground decides most of the work, starting with how deep and solid the footing under a wall has to be.
What Oak Hills weather and ground do to masonry
Oak Hills is high, dry country, and the weather and ground here are hard on brick, block and mortar. These are the things I check when I come out to look at a job.
Summers here are hot and dry and winters can bring freezing nights and the odd snowstorm, which works at mortar joints year after year.
Block walls around the yard take full sun all day, so worn joints and loose blocks along the top are calls we get a lot.
Desert ground under a wall or walkway can settle if the base wasn't packed well, and that shows up as stepped cracks or sinking pavers.
Water from sprinklers or a downspout soaking the base of a wall is one of the usual reasons it cracks or starts to lean.
I look at those things on your property before writing anything up, so the estimate covers what's causing the problem and not just the part you can see.
Where we work around Oak Hills
We're based in Victorville and work in the cities around it across the High Desert, including Oak Hills, Hesperia and Phelan. If your place is farther out, give us a call and ask.
Masonry services for Oak Hills homes
Foundation repair
When a stepped crack shows along the base of your house or a door starts sticking, we find out why it moved before we fix anything.
Chimney repair
We repair chimneys with loose brick near the top, worn joints or a cracked cap, so water stops working its way down inside the chimney.
Tuckpointing
When the mortar between bricks has gone sandy or recessed, we grind out the worn joints and repack them with fresh mortar matched in color to the old.
Brick repair
Bricks that have cracked or started flaking on the face get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, once we know what damaged them.
Driveway pavers
Pavers make sense on a driveway here because if one section settles, we can lift and reset those pavers instead of breaking out a whole slab.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps up or down, a retaining wall holds the dirt back, and we build drainage behind it so water doesn't push on the wall.
Masonry restoration
Older brick or stone work that's faded, cracked and patched can be cleaned, repaired and given fresh mortar joints so it reads as one wall again.
Fireplace installation
We build new masonry fireplaces, indoors or out on the patio, and plan the firebox, chimney and hearth together so the smoke goes up and out.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone facing, dresses up a plain wall or column, and we set it over a proper base so it stays put.
Concrete block walls
We build block walls around the yard on a solid footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores, so they stand straight and hold up to the weather.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a raised floor, we lay the block foundation wall on a footing sized for the load, built to the approved plans.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for an outdoor kitchen, with room planned for the grill and gas line before we lay anything.
Walkway construction
A walkway from the drive to the front door is mostly about what's underneath, so we dig out, pack the base and then lay pavers, brick or flagstone.
Brick wall installation
A brick wall or planter gives the yard a warmer look than plain block, and we lay it on a real footing with joints shaped to shed water.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, columns and steps take patience to fit, and we pick and set each stone so the weight sits on the stone, not just the mortar.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or washed out, we refill just those with fresh mortar before water gets behind the brick and the repair grows.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Oak Hills
We reply within one business day, and there's no obligation to book. I come out to your place in Oak Hills myself to look at the job and write the estimate. If you go ahead, our own crew does the work with me checking it as it goes.
- Call
- (760) 493-2913
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Choosing a masonry contractor for Oak Hills
Picking a mason comes down to who looks at the job, what they do well and how they treat your property while they're there. Here's how we handle each one. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
The owner writes your estimate
I've run this business since 2017, and I come out to look at your job and write the estimate myself. Our own crew does the work, with me checking it as it goes.
Repairs and yard block walls
We're best known for repair work on worn joints, cracked walls and chimneys, and for block walls around the yard, so those are the jobs we know inside and out.
A clean job, questions welcome
I spent years in restaurant kitchens, so we prep before we start and clean as we go. Ask me anything, because nobody should sign off on work they don't understand, and call (760) 493-2913 to set up a visit.
Masonry questions we hear in Oak Hills
Do I need a permit for a block wall or masonry work in Oak Hills?
Possibly, so it's worth asking before anything is built, because the county's permit list names work like additions and alterations, patio covers, pools and demolition but says other work may still need a permit. Permits for Oak Hills come from the county's Building and Safety office or its EZ Online Permitting site before work starts, and setbacks, the required distance from property lines, have to be kept either way. The office takes questions for the desert area at (760) 995-8140.
Who can pull a building permit for masonry work in Oak Hills?
The property owner, a California-licensed contractor or an agent for either one can pull the permit with the county. When a job needs one, we handle the application and build to the approved plans, and if it isn't clear whether yours does, we check with the building office before we start. The county enforces the current California Building Standards Code, and that's the code we build to.
Does a masonry contractor in Oak Hills need a California license?
Yes, California requires a Contractors State License Board license when the job needs a building permit, uses additional workers or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The contractor has to hold it before handing you a bid, and the county doesn't issue a separate countywide business license. We're fully licensed and insured.
What affects the cost of masonry work in Oak Hills?
The size of the job, the footing or base it needs, the material you pick and how much old work has to come out set most of the price. Natural stone and brick usually run more than plain block, and a repair that has to deal with settling underneath costs more than refilling worn joints. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit is needed first, and I'll give you your own figure once I've seen the job.
What causes cracks in block walls in Oak Hills?
Most cracks in block walls here come from the footing settling, water soaking the base or mortar that's simply worn out. A crack that steps up along the joints usually means something moved below, while fine cracks scattered through the joints more often point to old mortar. Some of it you only know for sure once the wall is opened up.
How do I tell if my chimney in Oak Hills needs repair?
Look for a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top of the chimney, along with loose or missing brick near the top, gaps in the joints, or white stains and flaking on the brick. Those usually mean water is getting in, and it's better caught before you light the first fire of the winter. If you're not sure what you're looking at, we can come out and take a look.
Get your Oak Hills masonry looked at
We answer the phone until 11 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends, so call (760) 493-2913 when you get home or send us a request.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM