Masonry Contractor in West Whittier-Los Nietos - Repairs That Fit the Problem
K&L South Whittier Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in South Whittier. In West Whittier-Los Nietos we repair brick, block and stone, repoint worn mortar, fix chimneys and build walls, walkways and driveways.
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Our masonry work in West Whittier-Los Nietos
Foundation repair
When a foundation crack keeps widening or a door starts sticking, we find out why it moved before we patch anything, so the fix matches the cause.
Chimney repair
If your chimney leaks or sheds bits of brick, the mortar or the concrete cap on top has usually failed, and we fix that part.
Tuckpointing
We grind out sandy, worn mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar, so water stops getting into the wall behind the brick.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks can usually be cut out and replaced one at a time. We match the size and color as closely as we can.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway sits on a packed gravel base, and that base decides whether the pavers stay level. We dig out, compact the base and lay them tight.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard changes level, a retaining wall holds the soil. We build drainage behind it, since trapped water is what usually pushes walls over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's stained, cracked and patched over the years can be cleaned, repaired and repointed so the wall looks like one piece again.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, laid out with you first so the size, hearth and surround fit the room and how you'll use it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin stone face set over a wall. It holds up only when the backing and water barrier behind it are done right.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along a property line need a solid footing and steel in the block's hollow cores. Skip either and the wall can start to lean.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a raised floor, we lay block foundation walls on a poured footing, set level and square so the framing above sits true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen needs a base that can carry a grill, counters and stone without settling. We build the block structure and face it in brick or stone.
Walkway construction
If your front walk is heaved, cracked or just worn out, we can replace it with brick, pavers or stone laid on a packed base.
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden and boundary walls on a footing sized for the wall's height. A low planter wall and a tall boundary wall need very different footings.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, planters and columns, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the stone carries its own weight.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints have cracked or washed out, pointing just those spots can be enough. We'll tell you if the wall needs a full tuckpoint instead.
How we work in West Whittier-Los Nietos
West Whittier-Los Nietos is an unincorporated community, so Los Angeles County serves it. We work here from South Whittier, as we do in Whittier and Santa Fe Springs.
Price turns on the size of the job, the material and how far damage has spread. The schedule mostly turns on whether a permit's needed, and I'll give you your number on site.
Permits come from the County
Building permits here come from the County's Public Works department, not a city hall, and that's also who inspects permitted work.
Exempt work still follows rules
When a job is exempt from a permit, the County's zoning rules still apply, and exempt work still has to be done to code.
Check what's underneath
When a wall leans or a walk sinks, the cause is usually the footing or base underneath, so I look at what's below before pricing the brick on top.
Be there for the visit
If you can be home when I come out, I'll show you what I'm seeing, and you can ask about anything before the work is priced.
From your call to the walk-through
I work alongside my crew on every job, so you'll know who's at your house and what they're doing.
Call or send the form
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form and tell us what you're seeing at your house.
I come out and measure
I come out myself, look at the job and measure up so the estimate is for your house.
You get the estimate
I give you the estimate on site, with what the job needs and what it doesn't.
We do the work
If you go ahead, my crew and I build or repair it, starting with whatever's underneath.
We walk the finished job
I walk the finished job with you before we leave, and we haul off the debris.
Masonry questions in West Whittier-Los Nietos
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 any other question about your job.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
Some masonry jobs do, because County Public Works permits cover repairs and replacements in unincorporated LA County as well as new buildings, additions and alterations. Whether yours needs one depends on the work, so we check before we start, and when it does we take care of it as the licensed contractor.
When does a contractor need a state license in California?
A contractor needs a California license when the job needs a building permit, uses employee labor or costs $1,000 or more. The state licensing board counts labor and materials together toward that $1,000, even across more than one contract on the same project. We're fully licensed and insured.
How soon is the first inspection after a County permit is issued?
Once the County issues a permit, the first inspection is requested within 12 months, and follow-up inspections are scheduled every 6 months to keep the permit active. Since we take care of the permit, we keep track of those dates for you.
What drives the cost of masonry work in West Whittier-Los Nietos?
The size of the job, the material and how much has to come out first drive the price most. Natural stone usually runs more than block, and a repair can grow once it's open if the footing underneath has failed. That's why I price it after I've seen it, not over the phone.
Does a hairline crack in a brick or block wall need repair?
Usually not right away. A hairline crack that isn't widening, leaning or letting water in can often just be watched, and I'd rather tell you that than sell you a job you don't need. Cracks that keep growing or step through the mortar joints are worth a look.
Is there a masonry contractor near West Whittier-Los Nietos?
Yes, we're a masonry contractor based in South Whittier, and we work in West Whittier-Los Nietos and the cities around it, including Norwalk, Downey and Pico Rivera. If your city isn't listed, ask us anyway.
Tell us about your West Whittier-Los Nietos job
Tell us what's cracked, leaking or planned, by form or by phone. We'll reply within one business day and set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604