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Masonry contractor in Kentfield, CA - brick and stone repair that fixes the cause

Prestige San Rafael Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in San Rafael that repairs and builds brick, stone and block work for Kentfield homes, from chimneys and retaining walls to steps, walkways and foundations.

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Service area
Kentfield, CA
Phone
(628) 234-2038
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Covered outdoor kitchen with stone counters, a stainless-steel grill, a green ceramic grill, and bar seating beside a lawn.

Our masonry work in Kentfield

Kentfield sits in Central Marin just west of Larkspur, a short drive from us in San Rafael and on the way out to Fairfax. It's mostly homes, some on wooded slopes that climb toward the open space and some on flatter streets along Corte Madera Creek, with the college campus near the middle. A lot of the houses I see there have brick chimneys, stone garden walls and old concrete steps that have been patched more than once.

The ground decides most of the work. Uphill lots lean on retaining walls and stairs that have to hold soil back and let water through, and lower lots near the creek need walkways, footings and low walls built with drainage in mind.

Masonry services for Kentfield homes

The work we see most in Kentfield is retaining walls and stairs on sloped lots, chimney and brick repair on older houses, and steps and walkways that have settled or cracked. Where a wall has to hold real weight, we build concrete block walls with drainage behind them so water doesn't push them over.

What fire and flood zones mean for Kentfield masonry

A hazard data site that works from CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps puts 51% of Kentfield's land in a High zone, 7% in Moderate and less than 1% in Very High. Those shares measure land area, not your house. For the work, it's one more reason brick, stone and block make sense for walls, steps and outdoor kitchens on brushy lots, since masonry doesn't burn.

The same site puts 7% of Kentfield in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, land with a 1% chance of flooding in any year, and 14% in the 0.2% annual chance area. Where water collects, I plan drainage, footing depth and weep holes, small gaps that let water out through the wall, before the first block goes down, because trapped water is what undermines a wall.

We find out why your brick, stone or block failed and fix that, not just the part you can see, and we tell you straight what it'll take.

Tell us about your Kentfield masonry job

Describe the wall, chimney, steps or stonework and where it is on your property. We'll reply within one business day, and I'll come out to look and write a free estimate with no obligation.

Kentfield masonry questions, answered

Here are the questions Kentfield homeowners ask us most before a masonry job. If yours isn't here, call (628) 234-2038 and ask.

Do I need a licensed contractor for masonry work in Kentfield?

Usually, yes. The state licensing board requires one when a job needs a building permit, uses employee labor or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and the contractor has to hold it before bidding. We're fully licensed and insured, and Marin County also requires anyone doing business in its unincorporated area to register for a business license each year.

Does my Kentfield masonry project need a permit?

Some masonry jobs need a permit and some don't, so I check with the city or county office that covers your address before we start. For county permits, the Marin County Community Development Agency enforces the local building code. When a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections.

How long does it take to get a Marin County building permit?

Marin County says simpler building permits are issued on demand, while more complex ones involve inspections, often need approved plans and may be issued many weeks or months after the application. That wait usually sets the start date, so I check early. After that, the schedule turns on the size of the job and what we find once it's open.

Which building code does Marin County enforce for home projects?

Marin County says it enforces the 2022 edition of the California Construction Codes, with its own local changes. A proposed county ordinance would move to the 2025 state update, with the county's changes starting the same day as the new state code. Because that's been changing, I confirm which edition applies with the office covering your address before we build.

How do I find out if my Kentfield home is in a fire or flood zone?

Check your address on CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and on FEMA's flood maps, because the Kentfield shares above are land-area figures and don't set a zone for any one property. If you know your zones when I come out, tell me, since it helps me plan materials and drainage.

How much does masonry repair cost in Kentfield?

There's no single price, because it turns on the size of the job, the material, how hard the spot is to reach and what's causing the damage underneath. Steep access and permit work add to it, and so does fixing the cause instead of patching over it. I write out your estimate after seeing the job, so you can see what's included.

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