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Masonry Contractor in Novato - Repairs That Fix the Cause, Not Just the Crack

Prestige San Rafael Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in San Rafael, CA. In Novato we repair brick, stone and block, fix chimneys and retaining walls, and build new walkways and walls.

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Service area
Novato, CA
Phone
(628) 234-2038
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
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Masonry work in Novato, from San Rafael

Novato sits between San Rafael, where we're based, and Petaluma, and we work in all three. The calls here sound like the ones we get all over Marin. We see chimneys losing mortar, stone and block walls leaning out over a yard, cracked front steps and paver driveways that have dipped, and we hear from homeowners and from landlords who need a mason they can call again.

With older masonry, the crack you can see is rarely the whole job. The price depends on how far the damage goes behind the face, whether a wall can be repointed or has to come down and be rebuilt, how hard the spot is to reach, and how much work it takes to match old brick or stone. The schedule mostly turns on whether the city needs a permit and inspections, and on how long it takes to find matching material. I write every estimate out so you can see what's included before you decide.

What we do for Novato homes

Most of our Novato work is repair on older brick and stone, such as tuckpointing worn joints, fixing chimneys and rebuilding retaining walls that have started to lean. We also build new walls, walkways and paver driveways, and we handle fireplace installation when you're adding one. Here's the full list.

Why the hidden part of a Novato job matters

When we're called out to older brick and stone around Novato, the repair has to match what's already there. Older brick usually needs a mortar softer than the brick itself, so the joints wear over time and the bricks don't crack. We also match color and texture so the repair doesn't stand out.

Retaining walls and paver driveways make up the rest of the work, and with both, what's underneath decides how long they last. A wall needs drainage behind it so water can't build up and push it over. Pavers need a packed base so they don't sink where the car sits.

Every Novato job gets a straight answer from me on what failed and why, and our own crew fixes that cause, not just the part you can see.

Describe your Novato job for a free estimate

Tell us your address and what you're seeing, like cracked mortar or a leaning wall. I reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.

Novato masonry questions, answered

Here are the questions Novato homeowners ask us most. If yours isn't here, call (628) 234-2038 and I'll give you a straight answer.

Who issues building permits for home projects in Novato?

The City of Novato Building Division issues building permits, reviews plans and does the field inspections. You apply through the city's online portal, Novato Permits, and you need an account there before you can apply.

Does a masonry wall or chimney repair in Novato need a permit?

Check with the Building Division before work starts, because its guide to required and exempt work settles that for your job. We check with the city before we start on any job, and when a permit is needed we handle the paperwork. You can reach city offices at 415.899.8900.

Can I get an instant permit in Novato for masonry work?

Masonry isn't on the city's instant permit list. That online path covers like-for-like residential jobs such as water heater, HVAC and electrical panel replacements, reroofs, window and door replacements, and kitchen and bath remodels, and the city still has to confirm those before it issues them.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Novato?

You request it through the Novato Permit Portal, and only after the permit has been issued. The person asking has to be a listed contact on that permit, so when we handle the permit, we set up the inspections ourselves.

Does a masonry contractor working in Novato need a license?

Yes. The city expects anyone doing business in Novato to hold its business license or permit, and California has most first-time contractor license applicants pass the state exam. We're fully licensed and insured, and it's fair to ask any mason you're considering about both.

Do you come out to Novato to look at the job yourself?

Yes, I come out to Novato myself to look at every job and write the estimate. Our own crew of masons does the work with me on site, so the person who looked at your wall is the one watching it get fixed.

Working in another city nearby?

If your city has its own page, you'll find it here. If it doesn't, call (628) 234-2038, because we work in more places than these pages cover.

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