Masonry Contractor in Victorville, CA - Cracks Fixed at the Cause
Bedrock Victorville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Victorville, CA. We repair cracked block walls, worn mortar joints and chimneys, and build block walls, retaining walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens on homes around the city.
Victorville homes as we see them on our jobs
Most calls we get in Victorville start with something a homeowner noticed and wants explained: a stair-step crack in the side-yard block wall, mortar sanding out of a chimney, or a paver driveway sinking at one edge. A lot of the houses here are stucco with block walls around the yard and a fireplace inside, and we see much the same in Apple Valley and Hesperia.
The ground is mostly sandy desert soil, and it shifts when water gets under it from a leak or a hard rain, so before we fix a crack I look at the footing and the drainage beside it.
What Victorville weather and ground do to masonry
Most masonry trouble here starts with weather and water, not with bad brick. These are the conditions I look for on Victorville houses before I tell you what a crack means.
Victorville averages about 23 days a year at 100 degrees or hotter and about 40 below 33, mostly in December and January.
Water that gets into a cracked joint freezes on those cold nights, expands and pushes the crack wider, so small cracks seldom stay small.
Block walls run along a lot of yards here, and sprinklers or planters against them keep the base wet and wash out the soil underneath.
Wind carries sand across the High Desert, and over the years it scours soft mortar out of the joints on the side that faces it.
When I come out to write your estimate, I check for each of these first, because the fix has to match whatever is causing the crack.
Where we work in and around Victorville
We're based in Victorville and work in the cities around it across the High Desert, including Adelanto and Spring Valley Lake. If you're farther out, give us a call and ask.
Masonry work we do on Victorville homes
Foundation repair
When a crack in a slab or foundation wall keeps coming back, we find out how the ground moved and repair the foundation where it's failing.
Chimney repair
Cracked crowns, loose bricks and gaps around the flashing let water into a chimney that sees freezing nights, and we rebuild what's damaged before it spreads down.
Tuckpointing
When wind and sun have worn mortar joints back from the brick face, we grind out the old mortar and pack new mortar in to match the color.
Brick repair
Flaking or cracked bricks on a planter, step or front wall get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, so the repair blends in.
Driveway pavers
A cracked or sunken paver lifts out and goes back level, and we pack a solid base first so the driveway can carry your car's weight.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope is washing out, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water pushes most failed walls over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's been patched before, we sort out which repairs held, remove the ones that didn't and even out the whole wall.
Fireplace installation
We build new masonry fireplaces and rebuild worn fireboxes, the brick box the fire sits in, for houses that keep a fire going through the cold months.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone set over stucco or block dresses up a front wall or column, and we put a drainage layer behind it so water can escape.
Concrete block walls
A lot of yards here are fenced with block, and we build those walls on a proper footing with steel and grout in the hollow cores.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages or crawlspace houses, we lay the block foundation walls the building sits on, built to the approved plans and checked as each row goes up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build block and stone bases for grills and counters, and after years in restaurant kitchens, I'll help you work out where the prep space goes.
Walkway construction
A brick, paver or stone walkway gives you a level path to the door, and we slope it just enough that rain runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
When you want a garden wall, planter or entry wall in brick instead of block, we lay it on a solid footing with joints finished to shed water.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits the desert look for walls, steps and columns, and we fit each piece by hand so the weight sits on stone, not on mortar.
Brick pointing
Where only some joints have cracked or crumbled, we clean them out and fill them with fresh mortar before sand and winter water work deeper into the wall.
A free on-site estimate for your Victorville job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to your Victorville house, look at the job and write the estimate myself, and there's no obligation to book.
- Call
- (760) 493-2913
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Why Victorville homeowners call us for masonry
We've been doing this since 2017, mostly repair work and block walls. Here's what you can expect when you hire us, from the first visit to the last sweep of the yard.
The fix matches the cause
Before we patch anything, I find out why it cracked, whether that's water at the footing, settling ground or worn mortar, because a patch over a moving wall just means another call later.
I quote it and check it
I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, and our own crew does the work with me checking it as it goes. We're fully licensed and insured.
A clean job, plain answers
Like a good kitchen, we clean as we go, and I'd rather you ask twice than sign off on work you don't understand. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Call (760) 493-2913 to set up a visit.
Victorville masonry questions we hear most
Do I need a permit for a block wall or masonry work in Victorville?
The city's permit list doesn't name block walls, chimneys or most masonry, so for work that isn't listed it points you to its Building Division at (760) 955-5100. The list does say flat concrete on a residential lot, like a sidewalk or driveway, needs no permit. When a job needs one, we handle the application with the city and build to the approved plans, and if it isn't clear, we check with the building office before we start.
How long does a building permit last in Victorville?
A Victorville building permit is good for 365 days from the day it's issued. The Building Official can grant one extension of up to 180 days, and if a permit expires you may have to start over and pay the fees again. We schedule our part of the job with that window in mind.
Do I have to be home for a masonry inspection in Victorville?
Not always, because the city inspects minor residential projects without the owner or contractor there when the inspector doesn't need to get into the occupied part of the house or the garage. For larger projects where the inspector comes inside, an adult 18 or older has to be present. We'll tell you which kind yours is when the inspection is set.
When does a masonry contractor need a license in California?
A contractor needs a current license from CSLB, the state contractor board, for any job that needs a building permit, uses employees, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined. A bigger job can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that line. Victorville also requires a city business license for anyone doing business inside city limits, including businesses based outside the city, so ask any contractor you're weighing about both.
How much does masonry repair cost in Victorville?
Masonry repair in Victorville is priced by how much of the wall is damaged, what's causing it and how hard it is to reach, so your number comes from the estimate. A few cracked joints cost far less than a wall with a failing footing, and matching old brick or mortar color, tearing out failed patches and a permit all add to it. Timing usually turns on the weather and on permit review when the job needs one.
What is the best way to fix a cracked block wall in Victorville?
Find out first whether the wall is still moving, then fix what's moving it before you fix the crack. A stair-step crack through the joints that has stopped moving can usually be cut out and repointed, while a wall that's leaning or opening wider often needs its footing or drainage repaired, or that section rebuilt. Keeping sprinklers off the base of the wall helps either way.
Call us about your Victorville masonry job
We pick up from 6 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9 PM on weekends, so call (760) 493-2913 when it suits you, or use the form.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM