Masonry Contractor in Walnut Creek, CA - Brick, Stone and Block Work That Suits the House
Allied Alameda Concrete and Masonry builds and repairs brick, stone and block work for homeowners in Walnut Creek, from repointing and chimney repair to retaining walls, walkways and paver driveways, with our own small crew of masons.
Our services in Walnut Creek. Brick, stone, block and pavers.
Foundation repair
When a brick or block foundation has cracked, shifted or lost mortar, we repair it so the house above stays supported.
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, a cracked cap or open mortar joints let water into a chimney. We rebuild and repair what's failing.
Tuckpointing
Where mortar joints have worn back, we rake them out and refill them with mortar matched to the old brick.
Brick repair
Bricks that are cracked, loose or flaking can be cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find.
Driveway pavers
When a driveway is due for replacing, pavers give you one that can be lifted and relaid in sections.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a slope needs holding back, we build retaining walls with proper footings and drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone patched over the years can be brought back with repairs that suit how it was built.
Fireplace installation
Masonry fireplaces and surrounds, with the firebox, hearth and face laid out to fit the room and the chimney above.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone set over an existing wall gives the look of solid stone on a house front, chimney or garden wall.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block for boundary and garden walls on a footing, adding steel and grout where the wall calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
If an addition or garage needs a block foundation wall, we set the footing and build it to carry the load above.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Brick, block or stone bases for a grill and counter, built level on a footing so they stay put outdoors.
Walkway construction
A new path in brick, stone or pavers, laid on a packed base and sloped so rain runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
We build new brick garden and boundary walls, choosing brick and mortar that sit well beside the house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and edging, fitted by hand, for a house or garden where stone suits better than brick.
Brick pointing
If a few joints are cracked or crumbling rather than the whole wall, pointing those areas is usually the right-sized fix.
How we plan Walnut Creek jobs. The city's rules come first.
Building permits in Walnut Creek come from the city's Community Development Department, and its rules cover properties inside the city limits. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and work with the city through the inspections, so the schedule turns on the city's review as much as on the masonry.
The price turns on the size of the job, how much old work has to come out, the brick or stone you choose and how easy the work is to reach. I'll send a written scope after we've looked at it together.
Planning masonry in Walnut Creek? Tell us about the job.
Tell us what you're seeing and what you'd like done. We'll reply within one business day, and I'll come out for a free, no-obligation estimate and send a written scope.
(510) 254-3205Careful work pays off in Walnut Creek. Shortcuts show up later.
When masonry is rushed, the faults usually show up later. A retaining wall with no drainage behind it starts to lean, hard modern mortar in old brick makes the bricks crack instead of the joints, and a walkway on a thin base settles unevenly. Each of those costs more to fix than to do right.
We plan each job to last by starting under it, with the footing, the base and where the water goes, and then choose a brick and mortar that suit the house. Our own small crew of masons does the work, I check in on site, and we're licensed and insured.
Walnut Creek isn't the only stop. Ask about your city.
We're based in Alameda and also work in Orinda, Castro Valley and many other cities, so if yours isn't listed below, please call (510) 254-3205 and ask.
Questions about masonry in Walnut Creek. Here are our answers.
The answers below cover permits, scheduling and walls in Walnut Creek. If your question isn't here, please call and I'll gladly explain.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Walnut Creek?
A low one usually doesn't. The city's building permit FAQs say a retaining wall 4 feet high or less, measured from the bottom of the footing, and holding back 3 feet of soil or less needs no building permit, unless it supports extra load such as a slope or driveway above it. If yours is bigger, we handle the permit.
Does a brick wall or fence need a permit in Walnut Creek?
A tall one, or one close to the street, can. The city requires a minor use permit for a fence taller than 6 feet, or taller than 36 inches in a required front yard setback. Before we set the height of a brick wall along a property line, we check with the city how that rule applies.
Do I need a permit for a new walkway or driveway in Walnut Creek?
Usually not on your own property, but work at the street edge does. The city lists concrete flatwork on private property, such as a patio, a replaced driveway or a path, as needing no permit, while replacing the driveway approach or the sidewalk in front takes an Encroachment Permit. For pavers, we confirm with the city first.
Can masonry work be done on a Saturday in Walnut Creek?
Yes, with an after-hours permit. The city's building codes page says construction on Saturdays and City Holidays needs one, and no construction is allowed on National holidays such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. If a weekend day would help your job, we'll plan for it at the estimate.
How do I apply for a building permit in Walnut Creek?
You apply online, through the city's Online Permit Portal. The city's building permits page says every permit type goes through it, and the city no longer takes paper or emailed applications. When your masonry job needs a permit, we take care of the application for you.
Brick or stone needing work? Call us to talk it over.
Tell us what you need on the phone or the form, and we'll set a time to visit and talk through what the city may ask for.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
