Masonry Contractor in Ashland, CA - Brick and Stone Work That Suits Your House
Allied Alameda Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Alameda that repairs and builds brick, stone and block work for homeowners in Ashland, from repointing and chimney repair to retaining walls, walkways and pavers.
What we do in Ashland. Brick, stone and block, start to finish.
Foundation repair
When cracks show in a brick or block foundation, or doors start to stick, we find the cause before repairing the masonry.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap or mortar washing onto the roof are signs a chimney needs repair, sometimes a partial rebuild.
Tuckpointing
We replace worn mortar joints and finish them with a fine contrasting line, the way many older brick fronts were first pointed.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks can be cut out and replaced with a close match, so the repair blends into the wall.
Driveway pavers
Pavers on a compacted base replace a cracked driveway with a surface that can be lifted and relaid in sections.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard slopes or a bank is slipping, we build block or stone retaining walls with drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone that's been patched over the years can be cleaned, repaired and repointed to look and work as built.
Fireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace, or a rebuilt firebox, means planning the hearth, flue and chimney together so they work as one.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone on a wall, foundation or chimney, set over a proper backing so water drains out instead of sitting behind it.
Concrete block walls
For property lines, planters or yard walls, block walls with steel and grout in the cores stand up better than dry-stacked block.
Foundation block wall installation
New block foundation walls for homes and additions, laid on a sound footing with steel where the plans call for it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you're planning an outdoor kitchen, we build the brick, block or stone base, counters and grill surround.
Walkway construction
Brick, stone or paver paths to the door or through the yard, laid with a slight slope so water runs off.
Brick wall installation
Garden and boundary walls in brick, built on a proper footing and capped so rain doesn't soak in from the top.
Stone masonry
When a wall, step or chimney is real stone, we choose and lay each piece so it carries weight and sheds water.
Brick pointing
Once mortar joints are sandy or recessed, we rake them out and refill them so water stays out of the wall.
Working in Ashland. The county sets the permit steps.
Ashland is unincorporated, with no city government, so Alameda County issues the permit when a job needs one. As the county has described it, its building inspection division permits and inspects private construction across the unincorporated areas, so review and inspections usually set the schedule. We handle the application and the inspections.
Before you hire anyone, ask for two licenses: a state license from the Contractors State License Board and the county business license any business working in Ashland needs. Price turns on the amount of masonry and what we find once old work is opened, which I set out in a written scope after looking at it with you.
Planning work in Ashland? Tell us about the job.
Tell us what you're seeing through the form or at (510) 254-3205. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free, no-obligation estimate on site.
(510) 254-3205Why it's done carefully in Ashland. Shortcuts show up later.
Earthquake fault zones run through the county, including the most built-up stretches of the Hayward Fault, though that alone doesn't place any one Ashland lot in a zone. Brick laid with the wrong mortar, or a chimney left loose at the roofline, is the work that tends to crack or shift first when the ground moves.
So we start by working out why something failed, then match new mortar and brick to what's already there and tie repairs into sound masonry instead of patching the surface. Where something can't be judged until the wall is opened, I'll tell you so before we begin.
Near Ashland too. Ask us about your city.
We're based in Alameda and also work in San Leandro, Castro Valley and many other cities around them, so if yours isn't listed, call (510) 254-3205 and ask.
Masonry questions in Ashland. Answered before you call.
The answers below cover permits, licenses and timing for masonry work in Ashland. If your question isn't here, call (510) 254-3205 and ask.
Where do I apply for a building permit in Ashland, CA?
You apply through the Alameda County Permit Portal, where owners and contractors file applications, submit plans, schedule inspections and check a permit's status. On our jobs we take care of the filing, and you can still look up the permit's status there yourself.
When does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
A contractor needs a state license whenever a job needs a building permit, uses any hired workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Only work that falls under none of those, and isn't advertised as licensed, can go without one. We're licensed and insured.
What time of year is best for outdoor masonry work in Ashland?
Late spring through early fall is usually easiest, since nearly all of the county's rain falls between October and April. Fresh mortar doesn't want a soaking before it sets, so we plan outdoor walls, walkways and pavers around the wet months and cover the work when rain comes.
Can old brick on my Ashland house be repointed without damaging it?
Yes, as long as the new mortar is softer than the brick, so the joint takes any movement and moisture instead of the brick face. Careful repointing on older brick homes is what we're best known for, and our tuckpointing work matches the mortar's color and texture to what's there.
Something cracked or loose? Call and we'll come look.
Mortar that's letting water in usually gets worse over a wet season, so tell us what you've noticed and we'll set a time to come look.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
