Masonry contractor in Emeryville, CA - brick and stone repair that holds together
Allied Alameda Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Alameda that repairs, repoints and builds brick, block and stone in Emeryville, from chimneys and old brick walls to walkways, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens.
Our masonry work in Emeryville. Repairs and new building alike.
Foundation repair
When a brick or block foundation shows cracks, crumbling mortar or a settled corner, we find the cause before repairing it.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks near the top or a cracked crown usually mean a chimney needs repair or a partial rebuild.
Tuckpointing
We rake out worn mortar and refill the joints neatly, which suits brick fronts where old joints have gone sandy or hollow.
Brick repair
Where single bricks have cracked, flaked or come loose, we cut them out and set matching brick in suitable mortar.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway can replace cracked concrete, and it holds up when the base under it is dug, packed and graded to drain.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or soil presses on an old wall, we build retaining walls with proper footings and drainage.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone houses, we clean, repair and repoint with materials that suit the original work.
Fireplace installation
If you want a new masonry fireplace or an old one rebuilt, we lay the firebox, surround and hearth.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone over a wall, foundation or chimney, set over the backing and drainage that keep water from getting trapped behind.
Concrete block walls
Block walls suit property lines, planters and low retaining work, and we reinforce and grout them where the design calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition or a rebuilt section needs a block foundation wall, we lay it square on its footing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Brick, block or stone bases for a grill and counter, built on a solid slab so the tops sit level.
Walkway construction
A brick, stone or paver path to the door or through the garden, laid on a packed base to stay even.
Brick wall installation
New brick garden and boundary walls, laid to match your house when you want them to look original.
Stone masonry
Where a project calls for natural stone, for steps, wall caps or a garden wall, we cut and set it by hand.
Brick pointing
If mortar is crumbling from the joints, we repoint with matching mortar, the careful work we're best known for.
How we work in Emeryville. Permits and licenses come first.
In Emeryville, building permits come from the city's Permit Counter, and when a job needs one, the schedule waits on that review and the inspections. You can check that any contractor holds a California contractor's license and an Emeryville business license, which the city requires of anyone doing business there.
When a permit is needed, we handle the application and work with the city through the inspections. Price turns on how much old work has to come out and the materials you choose, and some of that I can only judge once a wall is open, so I set it out in a written scope for your job.
Tell us about your Emeryville job. I'll come and look with you.
Tell us what you've noticed through the form or at (510) 254-3205. We'll reply within one business day, and I'll come out myself for a free, no-obligation estimate.
(510) 254-3205Emeryville sits near a fault. Masonry has to hold together.
The city says Emeryville lies near the Hayward Fault and that projects here will be significantly affected by earthquakes, which is when poor masonry shows. A chimney with washed-out mortar or a garden wall with no proper footing can crack, lean or drop bricks when the ground shakes.
So we plan for it. Where a chimney has gone loose, we take it down to sound brick before rebuilding, and new walls go on proper footings, because a wall is only as steady as what's under it.
We work beyond Emeryville too. Ask about your city.
We're based in Alameda and also work in Oakland, Berkeley and the other cities below, so if yours isn't listed, call (510) 254-3205 and ask.
Questions before you hire. Answers for Emeryville masonry jobs.
Read the answers below on permits, licenses and how we work, and if your question isn't covered, call (510) 254-3205 and I'll explain.
Does my masonry repair in Emeryville need a building permit?
It may, because the city's Building Division says building permits are required for most construction and repair work. That word 'most' leaves room, so the Permit Counter is the place to ask about a specific job. At the estimate I'll talk through what the city may ask for on yours.
Does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
Usually, yes. The state licensing board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers or costs $1,000 or more, counting labor and materials across every contract on it. The board raised that limit from $500, so older advice may quote the lower figure. We're licensed and insured.
How do I apply and pay for a building permit in Emeryville?
You apply at the Permit Counter during its hours, or by emailing the building permit application form to the city as a PDF. Once the city has your completed permit application, it sends an invoice for the plan review or permit fees with instructions for paying. On a job of ours, that paperwork is ours.
Should old brick be repointed with modern cement mortar?
Usually not a hard modern mix, because mortar should be softer than the brick so the joints take the wear and get repointed, not the brick itself. On older walls we match the mortar to the brick, which is the heart of our brick pointing work.
Who will actually do the masonry work on my Emeryville house?
Our own small crew of masons does the work, and I come out to look at the job myself first. I check in on site while we work, so the person who scoped your job sees it through. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Noticed a crack or loose brick? Call us, or send the form.
Mortar joints are easier to fix before water works in, so tell us what you've seen and we'll set a time to come and look.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
