K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry
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Masonry that holds up around your home in South Whittier, CA

K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry builds and repairs the brick, block, stone and concrete around your house, and we look for what's causing the problem before we suggest a fix.

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Raised backyard patio with gray stone pavers, low block walls, and steps beside a white house.
  • Fully licensed and insured.
  • Free quotes on site.
  • Replies within 1 business day.

Hiring a masonry contractor can feel like a gamble

  • The price you agreed to grows once the wall is opened up and work has started.
  • The person who gave the estimate never comes back, and the crew doesn't know what was promised.
  • Mortar gets rushed, and the joints start cracking and crumbling again long before they should.

Here, the person who bids your job is on the crew that builds it.

Wide multicolored paver driveway curves around a landscaped island in front of a stucco house.

Masonry you don't have to think about

Good masonry is the kind you forget about. The chimney stops leaking, the wall stays straight and the new walkway just gets walked on. That comes from fixing what's actually wrong.

  • Repairs you actually need. I'd rather tell you a crack can wait than sell you a repair your house doesn't need yet.
  • Bids you can compare. We explain what we'll do and why in plain words, so you can hold our bid up against anyone else's.
  • Careful brick, block and stone. We take our time on joints and courses, because masonry is only worth doing if it holds up.
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Masonry ideas for your home

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Brick, block and stone work we do

  • Large boulder retaining wall with central stone steps, lawn, and a wooden pergola in the garden.

    Foundation repair

    When a crack in the foundation keeps widening or doors start sticking, foundation repair finds the cause and shores up the masonry your house sits on.

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  • A tall red brick chimney with a black cap rises beside a red dormer on a gray-shingled roof.

    Chimney repair

    Loose bricks, a cracked cap on top or water showing up around the fireplace usually mean the chimney needs work. We repair the masonry so it sheds water again.

    Learn more about Chimney repair
  • A curved retaining wall of large tan stone blocks borders a mulched garden bed in front of a white house.

    Tuckpointing

    Tuckpointing grinds out worn mortar joints and packs in fresh mortar, which tightens up a brick wall without replacing the brick that's still sound.

    Learn more about Tuckpointing
  • A curved block retaining wall surrounds a raised garden bed beside a paved patio with flowers and ornamental grasses.

    Brick repair

    For a handful of cracked, chipped or loose bricks, brick repair swaps out the damaged ones and blends them in, so the wall reads as one piece again.

    Learn more about Brick repair
  • Red brick paver walkway leads through a green lawn to a house entrance, bordered by shrubs and small landscape lights.

    Driveway pavers

    Pavers give a driveway a finished look and hold up to cars when they're set on a well-packed base. Single pavers can be lifted and reset later.

    Learn more about Driveway pavers
  • Circular stone retaining wall encloses a paved seating area with chairs and a central fire pit.

    Retaining wall construction

    If part of your yard slopes or the soil keeps sliding, a retaining wall holds it back and gives you level ground you can actually use.

    Learn more about Retaining wall construction
  • Curving red and tan brick-paver driveway leads to a white stucco house, bordered by lush tropical landscaping.

    Masonry restoration

    Older brick and stone that's worn, stained or patched over the years can be cleaned, repaired and repointed so it looks right and holds together again.

    Learn more about Masonry restoration
  • A tall outdoor stone fireplace stands on a patio among wicker seating, potted flowers, and trees.

    Fireplace installation

    A new masonry fireplace, built in brick or stone, becomes the spot a room gathers around. We build the firebox and surround to fit your space.

    Learn more about Fireplace installation
  • A large home has a gray stone veneer base, with a front lawn and landscaped shrubs.

    Stone veneer installation

    Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or manufactured stone set over a wall, giving you the look of solid stone without its weight.

    Learn more about Stone veneer installation
  • Large dark-gray stepping stones cross a bed of white pebbles, with succulents and shrubs beside a pale house.

    Concrete block walls

    A concrete block wall is a solid choice for a property line or privacy, set on a poured footing with steel and grout where strength matters.

    Learn more about Concrete block walls
  • Stone-paved patio bordered by a low stone retaining wall, with wicker chairs, a pergola, and garden greenery.

    Foundation block wall installation

    When an addition, garage or raised floor needs a stem wall underneath, we lay the block foundation wall that carries the framing above it.

    Learn more about Foundation block wall installation
  • Stone outdoor fire pit with a curved built-in bench, set on a paved patio beneath a stone wall.

    Outdoor kitchen masonry

    An outdoor kitchen needs a sturdy base for the grill, counters and storage. We build it in block, brick or stone so it stands up to outdoor use.

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  • A walkway of rectangular tan and gray pavers leads through a garden to a black metal gate.

    Walkway construction

    A walkway in brick, pavers, stone or concrete gives you a steady path to the door or yard, laid with a slight slope so water runs off.

    Learn more about Walkway construction
  • Wide tan brick-paver driveway and patio surrounds a gray house and wooden covered structure in bright sunlight.

    Brick wall installation

    Choose a brick wall when you want a classic look for a garden, entry or property line, laid course by course with even, tight joints.

    Learn more about Brick wall installation
  • Stone fireplace with a thick wooden mantel and mounted television, flanked by built-in wooden shelves.

    Stone masonry

    Stone masonry uses natural stone for walls, steps, columns and accents. Each stone is fitted by hand, so no two pieces of work look the same.

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  • Light stone paver driveway with a dark curved border runs beside a blue shingle-sided house and landscaped garden.

    Brick pointing

    Brick pointing fills gaps and shallow wear in mortar joints before water works its way in, a smaller step than full tuckpointing when caught early.

    Learn more about Brick pointing

What hiring us looks like

I come out to look at every job myself, and I work alongside my crew until it's done.

  • A visit from me to see the job in person.
  • A free estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.
  • A plan that matches what we talked about at the estimate.
  • A cleaned-up site once the work is finished.

How we run a job

  • Permits checked first

    Around here it isn't always the same office, so we check yours before we start and handle any needed permit as the licensed contractor.

  • You know who's there

    You'll know who's on your property and what they're doing there, because the crew answers to me and I'm on site.

  • Satisfaction guaranteed

    That's the promise we put on our work, so tell us plainly if anything about the job doesn't sit right with you.

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How a job goes, from call to finish

I talk you through each step, so you know what's coming next on your job.

  1. You reach out

    Call (562) 358-3030 or send a request, and we reply within one business day.

  2. I come out

    I look at the job and ask your address so we know which permit office covers it.

  3. Your free estimate

    You get a free estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.

  4. We do the work

    If you go ahead, my crew and I do the work ourselves.

  5. We walk it together

    I walk the finished job with you, and we clean up before we leave.

Building in and around South Whittier

We're based in South Whittier and work in the cities around it, including Norwalk and Whittier. Most calls are for worn mortar, leaky chimneys, cracked walls and yard projects. If your city isn't listed, ask us anyway, and you can read more about us.

  • Mortar usually goes first

    On many houses we see around here, the brick is still sound and it's the mortar joints that have worn, which is usually the smaller fix.

  • County land, County permits

    South Whittier is unincorporated County land, so County departments serve it and LA County Public Works issues building permits for homes here.

  • Cracks that need a look

    A hairline crack in old mortar is often just age. A crack that keeps widening or runs through the brick usually means something underneath is moving.

  • Show us everything

    When I come out, point out every crack, loose brick or damp spot you've noticed, because one cause often explains several of them.

Masonry questions before you hire

Here are straight answers on permits, licenses, payment and repairs, and if yours isn't here, just ask.

Ask us directly

Call (562) 358-3030 or use our contact page, and we'll reply within one business day.

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Who handles building permits for a house in South Whittier, CA?

The Public Works South Whittier District Office, in Norwalk, processes building permits for homes here. Addresses outside the County's jurisdiction may go to another office, and the County's Service Locator shows which office covers yours.

Does a small masonry job in California need a licensed contractor?

Usually, yes. The state's minor work exemption, now $1,000, only applies when the job needs no permit and the unlicensed person hires no one to help, and plenty of masonry jobs cross one of those lines. We're fully licensed and insured.

How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?

No more than $1,000, and less on a smaller job. The state's licensing board caps a home improvement down payment at $1,000 or a set percentage of the contract price, whichever is less, and other payments must be listed in the contract and tied to finished work or delivered materials.

What drives the cost of masonry work in South Whittier?

The size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out move the price most. Access, the ground under a wall and whether a permit is needed matter too, and the schedule usually turns on permits and on what we find once things are open. The free estimate on site gives you the figure for your job.

Should I tuckpoint my brick wall or replace the brick?

Usually tuckpoint, if the bricks themselves are still solid. Tuckpointing replaces only the worn mortar, which is a much smaller job than taking brick down. Replacement makes sense when bricks are cracked through, crumbling or loose.

Tell us what your brick, block or stone needs

Tell us what's going on and where the house is, or call. We reply within one business day and set up a free estimate on site, with no obligation.

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Whittier, CA 90604

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