Masonry Contractor in Santa Fe Springs, CA - Brick, Block and Stone That Holds Up
K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in South Whittier, CA. We repair and build brick, block and stone walls, chimneys, foundations and walkways for homes in Santa Fe Springs.
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Our masonry work in Santa Fe Springs
Foundation repair
Where a foundation has cracked or a corner has dropped, we find the cause first, then repair the masonry so the fix matches the problem.
Chimney repair
A leaky chimney usually comes down to a cracked crown, loose brick or failed mortar. We track down the leak and rebuild only what's letting water in.
Tuckpointing
On Santa Fe Springs homes where mortar has worn back from the brick face, we grind out the joints and refill them with mortar matched to what's there.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced one at a time, so the wall keeps its strength without a full rebuild.
Driveway pavers
Pavers last when the base under them is dug out and packed right. We build that base first, then set the pavers and lock the joints.
Retaining wall construction
If a slope is pushing into your yard, a retaining wall needs a footing under it and drainage behind it. We build both before the first block goes up.
Masonry restoration
Weathered brick and stone can often be cleaned, repointed and repaired instead of replaced. We save what's sound and redo only what isn't.
Fireplace installation
A new fireplace needs a firebox, hearth and surround built to the maker's instructions and the building code. We lay the masonry so it fits both.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone facing, goes over block, concrete or a framed wall. The prep behind it decides how well it stays put.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along a property line or around a Santa Fe Springs yard need a solid footing and steel where it belongs. We build them straight and plumb.
Foundation block wall installation
When a house or addition calls for a block foundation wall, we pour the footing, set the reinforcing steel and lay block to the plans.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and brick or stone facing for outdoor kitchens and grill islands, with openings left for the lines other trades run.
Walkway construction
A brick, paver or stone walkway starts with a packed base and a slight slope, so water runs off instead of sitting on it.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls for gardens, entries or property lines, laid on a proper footing with the joints tooled tight so they shed water.
Stone masonry
Natural stone for walls, steps, columns and borders, fitted by hand so each piece sits solid and the joints stay even.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or dropped out, pointing them fills the gaps before water gets in and starts loosening the brick.
Working in Santa Fe Springs
We work in Santa Fe Springs from our base in South Whittier, as we do in West Whittier-Los Nietos and Norwalk.
Price turns on the size of the job, the material and how much old work comes out. Timing turns mostly on whether a permit is needed, and your own figure comes from the estimate.
Permits start with the city
The city's Building and Safety Division issues permits for new construction, alterations, repairs and demolition, so a new wall, a rebuilt chimney or a tear-out can fall under it.
Plan for the rubble
The city sets a goal of reusing or recycling at least 75% of project waste, and its recycling form has to be approved before a permit is issued.
What's under the wall matters
Where a wall has leaned or a slab has settled, the cause is usually below grade, so I look at the ground and the footing before I price a fix.
City Hall closes on Fridays
The city's permit counter is open Monday through Thursday and City Hall is closed every Friday, so plan permit questions for earlier in the week.
How a job here runs
I see every job myself and work alongside my crew, so you know who's on your property and why.
Call or send a request
Call us or send the form and tell us what you're seeing at your house.
I come out and measure
I look at the job, measure it and ask your address so we know which permit office covers it.
You get my estimate
The estimate covers what the job actually needs, and you decide from there.
Permit, then the work
If a permit is needed we take care of it, then my crew and I do the work.
Walkthrough and clean-up
I walk the finished job with you before we leave, and we haul off our debris.
Santa Fe Springs masonry questions, answered
Read through the answers below, and if your question isn't here, ask us about it.
Have another question?
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with your question, and I'll give you a straight answer.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Santa Fe Springs?
Many masonry jobs do, because the city issues permits for new construction, alterations, repairs and demolition. City guidance lists fences six feet high or lower as needing no construction permit, but whether your wall counts is worth confirming first. You can call the city at (562) 868-0511 ext.7560 to ask, and we check before we start.
Can a homeowner get their own building permit in Santa Fe Springs?
Yes, city guidance says a homeowner can get a permit, and so can any contractor licensed by the State of California. If you hire someone you may need to carry workers' compensation insurance, and if you hire no one you sign a statement saying so. When our job needs a permit, we take care of it as the licensed contractor.
Which building codes does Santa Fe Springs use?
The city currently uses the 2025 California codes, including the building, residential and existing building codes. We build to those codes, and on a permitted job the city's inspection checks the work against them.
Does a cracked block wall need to be torn down and rebuilt?
Usually not. Many cracks are small shrinkage cracks that can be watched or pointed, while a wall that's leaning or a crack that keeps widening points to a footing or drainage problem. I'll tell you which one you have, and if it can wait, I'll say so.
Are you licensed and insured for masonry work in Santa Fe Springs?
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured. I've been around masonry crews since my school summers and started this business in South Whittier in 2023, and our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
Tell us about your Santa Fe Springs project
Send the form or call (562) 358-3030 with your address and what you're seeing. We reply within one business day and set up a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604