Masonry Contractor in Pico Rivera - Block Walls, Brick and Stone Built Right
K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Pico Rivera. We repair worn mortar, chimneys and cracked walls, and build block walls, walkways, pavers and stone work for homes across the city.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
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What we build and fix in Pico Rivera
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through a Pico Rivera foundation or a corner has dropped, we find out what moved it before we decide how to fix it.
Chimney repair
A chimney that leaks usually has a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top, or open joints. We repair what's failing and leave sound brick alone.
Tuckpointing
Mortar wears out before brick does. Tuckpointing means grinding out the worn joints and packing in fresh mortar, which keeps water out of the wall.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a wall, step or planter can be cut out and replaced with brick matched as close as we can get it.
Driveway pavers
If your driveway is cracked concrete, pavers are an option. We dig out, build a compacted base and lay the pavers so they sit level under your car.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope pushes against a fence, a retaining wall holds the soil back. Drainage behind it matters as much as the block.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked or patched badly can usually be brought back. We clean, repoint and replace only what needs it.
Fireplace installation
We build new brick or stone fireplaces and rebuild worn fireboxes in old ones, using firebrick where the fire sits and the heat is hardest.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is thin stone set over a wall, chimney or column. It looks like full stone, and the backing behind it decides whether it stays put.
Concrete block walls
A concrete block wall for privacy or a property line goes up on a poured footing, with steel and grout in the cells to keep it standing straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a stem wall, the short block wall a house frame sits on, we lay and fill the block to the plans you've had approved.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen starts as a block base for the grill and counters. We build it, then finish it in brick, stone or stucco to match your yard.
Walkway construction
We lay walkways in brick, pavers or stone on a packed base, sloped just enough that rain runs off instead of pooling by your door.
Brick wall installation
If you want the look of brick for a garden wall or front planter, we build it with real brick and footings sized for the height.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and columns take more fitting than brick or block. We pick and shape each piece so the joints stay tight and even.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing fills them with matched mortar. It's a smaller fix than a full tuckpoint and often enough.
Working on Pico Rivera homes
We're a masonry contractor based in South Whittier, and Pico Rivera is one of the cities around it we work in, along with Downey and Whittier.
Price turns on the size of the job, the material and what we find underneath, and the schedule turns on any permit review. Your on-site estimate gives you your own figure.
Permits go through the city
Pico Rivera's Building Division oversees home construction, and projects like patios and porches get a zoning review, a plan check of the drawings or both before a permit is issued.
Street-side work needs Public Works
A new driveway apron where it meets the street, or any grading, gets a Public Works plan check before a permit, and a roll-off bin on the street needs its own permit.
We look under the crack first
Where a wall leans or a slab has settled, the cause is usually below it, so we check the footing and drainage before we price a fix.
The owner comes out
I look at every job myself and work alongside my crew, so the person who priced your job is there while it's built.
How a Pico Rivera job runs
I handle your job from the first look to the final walk-through, so you know who to ask.
You get in touch
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with a few lines about the job.
I come out and measure
I look at the job, measure it and check which permit office covers your address.
You get a written estimate
The estimate lays out the work in writing, and you decide from there.
Permits, then the work
If a permit is needed, we take care of it, then my crew and I do the work.
Walk-through and clean-up
I walk the finished job with you before we leave, and the site gets cleaned up.
Pico Rivera masonry questions, answered
Read through the answers below, and if your question isn't here, call or send the form and ask.
Ask us directly
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with anything we didn't cover here, and we'll get back to you.
Do I need a permit for a block wall in Pico Rivera?
Usually, yes. Pico Rivera's permit FAQ says all fencing needs a permit so it meets height and setback rules, and a block wall on a property line is usually your fence. We check what your wall needs before we start and take care of the permit as the licensed contractor.
Do I need a permit to tear out an old brick wall in Pico Rivera?
Yes. The city's permit FAQ says demolition needs a permit, even demolition inside the house, so taking out an old wall, planter or fireplace counts. We fold that into the permit check for whatever we're building in its place.
Can masonry work in Pico Rivera use an Express Permit?
No. The city's Express Permits only cover a few same-spot swaps, like a water heater, a wall heater, gas line repair or an electrical panel upgrade. Masonry isn't on that list, so if your job needs a permit, it goes through the city's usual review.
How long is a building permit good for in Pico Rivera?
A Pico Rivera building permit expires one year after it's issued if work hasn't started or isn't moving forward. Approved plans expire six months after approval if no permit has been issued, so once the city signs off, it pays to keep the job moving.
Does a crack in my brick or block wall need fixing right away?
Not always. A hairline crack in the mortar can often be watched, while a crack that's widening, a wall that's leaning or brick that's loose usually means something underneath has moved. I'll look at it and tell you straight if it can wait.
Tell us about your Pico Rivera masonry job
Send the form or call with what you need built or fixed and where. We reply within one business day and set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604