Masonry Contractor in San Leandro, CA - Careful Brick Repair and New Stonework

Allied Alameda Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor serving San Leandro from our base in Alameda. We repoint and repair older brick, rebuild chimneys and build new walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes across the city.

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Large paved driveway of tan square pavers with dark accent bands beside a modern home and broad front steps.

We work across San Leandro. Brick, block and stone, done properly.

We're based in Alameda and work in San Leandro the same way we do in Oakland, Castro Valley and out in Walnut Creek. I come out to look at each job myself, and our own small crew of masons does the work. Most of our calls, here and around the East Bay, come from owners of older houses who want brick repointed, a chimney put right or a new wall built properly.

What we do in San Leandro. The same care on every job.

Foundation repair
If a brick or block foundation is cracking or settling, we find the cause before we repair the masonry.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap on top or mortar washing out near the roofline usually mean a chimney needs repair.
Tuckpointing
We rake out worn mortar and pack new joints matched in color, which helps old brick walls shed water again.
Brick repair
Where bricks have cracked, flaked or come loose, we cut out the damaged ones and set replacements that match the wall.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway suits a house where the old concrete has cracked, and single pavers can be lifted and reset later.
Retaining wall construction
If your yard slopes or soil is pushing a low wall over, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's worn unevenly, restoration brings back sound joints and faces while keeping the house's original look.
Fireplace installation
Planning a new fireplace or rebuilding a tired one? We lay the brick or stone and set it on a proper base.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer can face a wall, chimney or column, and we install it over proper backing so water drains out.
Concrete block walls
When you need a sturdy garden or property wall, a reinforced concrete block wall is a solid, low-upkeep choice.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a short foundation wall that's failing, we lay new block walls on sound footings.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you cook outside a lot, we build the counters, grill surround and base in block, brick or stone.
Walkway construction
A cracked or uneven path is easy to trip on. We rebuild walkways in brick, stone or pavers on a firm base.
Brick wall installation
We lay new brick walls for a garden, planter or entry, with joints and color chosen to suit the house.
Stone masonry
Where you'd like natural stone for a wall, steps or a chimney, we cut and set it by hand.
Brick pointing
When only some joints are cracked or hollow, pointing renews those sections with mortar soft enough to protect older brick.

How we work in San Leandro. It starts with the permit.

Building permit applications in San Leandro go through the city's Permit Center, and when a job needs one, the city's review usually sets when we can start, so we file early and handle the inspections with the city. The city also requires anyone doing business inside city limits to hold a San Leandro business license, so it's fair to ask about it.

What moves the price is mostly what we find: how much mortar or brick has failed, how hard the spot is to reach, how closely the new work has to match the old, and whether a permit is involved. I'll walk the job with you and send a written scope.

Paver walkway leading to a brick home’s stone steps, bordered by a curved stone planter wall and garden.

Planning work in San Leandro? Tell us about the job.

Send a few lines about the job, or call. We reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation estimate with a written scope.

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Good masonry protects San Leandro homes. Shortcuts show up later.

When new mortar is harder than old brick, the brick faces crack and flake instead of the joints. A retaining wall with no drainage behind it starts to lean, and a chimney patched over loose bricks can drop them in a good shake.

The city runs a course for owners of older raised-floor homes not built to modern earthquake standards, and I keep that in mind on older houses. We match the mortar to the brick, set new work on sound footings and give water a way out, and I'll tell you what can't be judged until the old work is open.

We work beyond San Leandro. Ask about your city.

We're based in Alameda and also work in Oakland, Castro Valley and many other East Bay cities. If yours isn't listed below, please call and ask.

Masonry questions in San Leandro. Here are plain answers.

Read through the answers below, and if your question isn't here, call us at (510) 254-3205 and I'll gladly talk it through.

Does a retaining wall need a permit in San Leandro?

A low one may not. The city's permit FAQ lists retaining walls up to 4 feet, from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, as needing no building permit when nothing like a driveway or slope bears on them. The FAQ isn't dated, so on a borderline retaining wall I check with the city first.

Who can get a building permit for masonry work in San Leandro?

The city issues building permits only to a California-licensed contractor or to the property owner. We're licensed and insured, and when your job needs a permit we handle the application and work with the city through the inspections, so you aren't left sorting it out yourself.

Do I need a permit for driveway work that reaches the street in San Leandro?

Yes, if any of the work reaches the street. The city requires an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division of its Public Works Department for any work on a street or roadway, apart from any building permit. Before we lay driveway pavers, I check where your driveway meets the street so we plan for it.

Which building codes apply to masonry work in San Leandro right now?

The city's current codes took effect at the start of 2026 and follow the California building codes with local changes. The state and the city changed the structural rules to address earthquake design, which usually matters most for chimneys, foundations and taller walls. At the estimate, I'll talk through what the city may ask for on your job.

Can you match the mortar on an older brick house in San Leandro?

Usually, yes. Matching color, texture and hardness to the old brick is the heart of careful tuckpointing, and it's the work we're best known for. I'll look at the existing joints with you, though some of it I can only judge once a small section is raked out.

Tell us what you're seeing by phone or form, and we'll set a time to look, because cracked mortar is usually a smaller fix when caught early.