Masonry Contractor in East Los Angeles - Brick, Block and Stone Work That Holds Up
K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone work in East Los Angeles, from worn mortar and cracked walls to chimneys, retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens. We're based nearby in South Whittier.
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Masonry work we do in East Los Angeles
Foundation repair
When a foundation wall cracks or a corner settles, we find out why first, then repair the masonry so the fix matches what's actually moving.
Chimney repair
A chimney that leaks or sheds brick usually needs mortar, crown or flashing work up top. We'll tell you which part is failing before we quote it.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar matched to the old color, so the brick stays tight and looks the same.
Brick repair
Brick that's cracked, loose or flaking on its face gets cut out and replaced with a close match, so the repair doesn't stand out on your wall.
Driveway pavers
Pavers on a packed base give you a driveway you can lift and reset in spots if a section sinks, instead of breaking out a whole slab.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down, we build block or stone retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water is what usually pushes a wall over.
Masonry restoration
Where older brick or stone has worn, we clean it, repoint it and match repairs, so you keep the original work instead of tearing it out.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces from the firebox out to the hearth and surround, laid to fit the room and the way you'll use it.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer gives a wall or column the look of stone without the weight, and it lasts when the backing and water barrier underneath go on right.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for property lines and side yards, with steel and grout in the cores where the wall needs strength, finished plain, stuccoed or capped.
Foundation block wall installation
When a new addition or a rebuilt section needs a block foundation wall, we lay it on a proper footing so the house above sits level.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Want to cook outside? We build the block or brick base, counters and grill surround for an outdoor kitchen, sized for your yard and your setup.
Walkway construction
A walkway in brick, stone or pavers, set on a packed base so it stays flat underfoot from the gate to the front door.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden and boundary walls in East Los Angeles, laid on a real footing with joints tooled clean, so the wall looks good and stands straight.
Stone masonry
For planters, steps, columns or wall caps, we set natural stone by hand, picking and fitting each piece so the joints stay tight.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints are cracked or sandy, spot pointing those joints costs less than redoing the wall, and that's what we'll recommend when it fits.
Our masonry work in East Los Angeles
East Los Angeles is unincorporated, so LA County, not a city hall, sets the rules for work here. We're based in South Whittier and also work in Pico Rivera and West Covina.
Price turns on the job's size, the material and how much old work comes out first. Whether it needs a permit moves the start, and the on-site estimate gives you your figure.
What the County's permit list names
The County's permit list names retaining walls, fireplaces and patios, along with repairs and alterations, so we check your job against it before anything starts.
The contractor needs a state license
The state contractors board requires a license when a job needs a permit, uses extra workers or runs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. We're fully licensed and insured.
Plan check is case by case
When a permit is filed, the County's local office says whether a plan check is needed and what it takes to get approved, which can move your start date.
I look at every job myself
I come out to see the job in person and work alongside my crew, so the person who quoted it is on your property while it's built.
From your call to the final walk-through
You deal with me from the visit to the walk-through, so you know who's on your property and why.
Call or send the form
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with what you're seeing and where.
I come out and measure
I look and measure, and take your address so we know which permit office covers it.
Your written estimate
You get the price in writing, with what's included and whether a permit is needed.
We do the work
If you go ahead, we handle any permit, and my crew and I build it.
Walk-through and clean-up
I walk the finished job with you, and we clean up before we leave.
East Los Angeles masonry questions, answered
Here are straight answers on permits, inspections and repairs in East Los Angeles. If yours isn't here, just ask us.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with any other question, and we'll get back to you.
Where do I get a building permit for masonry work in East Los Angeles?
Permits here come from LA County Public Works, through its East Los Angeles Building and Safety Office at 4801 E. 3rd St., since the community is unincorporated. When your job needs a permit, we take care of it as the licensed contractor, so you don't have to file it yourself.
When is the first inspection due on an LA County building permit?
The County asks for the first inspection within 12 months of getting the permit, then a follow-up inspection every 6 months to keep the permit active. We keep those inspections lined up with the work so the permit doesn't lapse partway through your job.
Do you work in East Los Angeles if you're based in South Whittier?
Yes, we work in East Los Angeles from our base in South Whittier. We cover the cities around us, and the ones with pages on this site aren't the only ones, so if you don't see yours, ask anyway.
Can a crack in my brick or block wall wait, or does it need fixing now?
Plenty of hairline cracks can wait, and I'll tell you if yours can rather than sell you a repair you don't need. Cracks that keep widening, run through the brick itself or come with a leaning wall usually need work sooner, because they point to movement, not just old mortar.
What affects the cost of masonry repair in East Los Angeles?
Cost mostly comes down to how much wall or flat work there is, the brick, block or stone you pick and how much old work comes out first. Matching old brick or mortar color, drainage behind a retaining wall and whether a permit is needed also move the number, and the on-site estimate puts it in writing.
Should I repoint my brick wall or rebuild it?
Repoint if the brick is sound and only the mortar is worn, because fresh joints keep the original wall and cost less. Rebuild when the brick itself is cracking or the wall has moved out of line, since new mortar won't hold a wall that's going over.
Tell us about your East LA masonry job
Tell us what you're seeing and your address, or call. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604