Masonry Contractor in Norwalk, CA - Licensed Brick, Block and Stone Work
K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in South Whittier that repairs and builds brick, block and stone in Norwalk, from worn mortar and leaky chimneys to new walls, walkways and pavers.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
What we build and fix in Norwalk
Foundation repair
Where a foundation wall has cracked or a corner has dropped, we find the cause before we patch, so the repair fits the problem.
Chimney repair
If your chimney leaks into the ceiling or sheds brick, we check the crown, the cap on top, and the mortar first, then rebuild only what's failed.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints have gone sandy or recessed, we grind out the worn mortar and pack in fresh, matched to your brick so the wall reads as one.
Brick repair
Bricks with their faces flaking off, cracked through or working loose come out one by one, and we set a close match in their place.
Driveway pavers
For a Norwalk driveway, we dig out, pack a firm base and lay pavers on it, because the base decides whether the surface stays flat under a car.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard changes level, a retaining wall holds the soil back, and we build drainage behind it so trapped water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, worn or badly patched over the years can usually be cleaned, given fresh mortar joints and repaired rather than torn down.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, sized to the room and laid out so the firebox, hearth and chimney work together.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer can face a porch, a column or a fireplace without the weight of full stone, as long as the wall behind it is prepped right.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along a property line or around a yard go on a proper footing, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs strength.
Foundation block wall installation
If an addition or rebuilt section needs a block foundation wall, we set it square on a sound footing so what sits on top starts level.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
For a backyard kitchen, we build the grill island and counter base in block or brick, then face it in stone or brick to suit your house.
Walkway construction
A walkway in brick, pavers or stone gets a dug-out, packed base, because a path that settles unevenly turns into a trip hazard.
Brick wall installation
We lay new brick garden walls, planters and screen walls on a real footing, because a brick wall stays only as straight as what's under it.
Stone masonry
Natural stone steps, walls and borders take more fitting than brick, so we cut each piece to sit tight instead of leaning on mortar to fill gaps.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, refilling just those with fresh mortar is often enough, and I'll tell you when the rest can wait.
Our masonry work in Norwalk
We're based in South Whittier and work across Norwalk, Whittier, Downey and the other cities around us, fixing and building brick, block and stone.
Price turns on the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out first. Timing turns mostly on whether a permit is needed. The estimate gives you your own number.
Hire a licensed contractor
The Contractors State License Board licenses contractors for all of California, Norwalk included. We're fully licensed and insured, and we'll share our license details when you ask.
Permits depend on the job
Whether a job needs a permit depends on the work and which office covers your address. We check before we start and handle it as the licensed contractor when one's needed.
Check your ground
The state maps areas where an earthquake can make the ground fail, like wet soil giving way. The FAQ below shows how to check your address before foundation or wall work.
What I look for on site
I look for what's causing the problem, not just the crack, and I'll tell you when something can wait instead of selling you work you don't need.
From your call to the final walk-through
I look at every job myself and work on it with my crew, so you know who's on your property.
Call or send a request
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form and tell us what you're seeing.
I come out and measure
I look at the job and ask for your address so we know which permit office covers it.
Your estimate
I give you an estimate for the job, and whether to go ahead is your call.
The work
If you go ahead, my crew and I do the work together on site.
Walk-through and clean-up
We clean up, and I walk the finished job with you before we leave.
Questions about masonry work in Norwalk
Read the answers below, and if your question isn't here, call or send the form and ask us.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form, and tell us what's going on at your house.
Does my masonry contractor in Norwalk need a California state license?
Yes, if the job needs a building permit, uses hired workers, or comes to $1,000 or more in combined labor and materials. That's the state board's rule, and it covers Norwalk like the rest of California. We're fully licensed and insured, and we're glad to give you our license details.
Which small masonry jobs in California don't need a licensed contractor?
Only jobs that meet every one of the state board's conditions. The work can't need a building permit, the person can't advertise as a licensed contractor or use employees, and labor, materials and all other costs together must come to less than $1,000. That limit was $500 before 2025.
Can I do masonry work on my own house in Norwalk without a license?
You may be exempt from the state license as an owner-builder. The state board says that can apply to owners who build or improve existing structures on their own property, doing the work themselves or with their own employees paid wages. Whether a permit is needed is a separate question that depends on the work and your address.
How can I check if my Norwalk address is in an earthquake hazard zone?
Type your address into EQ Zapp, the state's online earthquake hazard map. It shows whether your property lies in any mapped hazard zone, or whether the state hasn't evaluated your area yet. If you're planning foundation or wall work, we can look it up together when I come out.
Does a crack in my brick wall need to be fixed right away?
Not always. A hairline crack in a mortar joint can often wait, but a crack that keeps widening, runs through the brick or comes with a leaning wall usually shouldn't. I'll look at it and tell you straight which one you have.
Tell us about your Norwalk masonry job
Tell us what you're seeing and your address, by form or phone. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604