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Masonry contractor in Richmond, CA - repairs that fix the cause

Prestige San Rafael Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in San Rafael, CA. In Richmond we repair brick, stone, chimneys and block walls, and we build walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes and rentals.

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Service area
Richmond, CA
Phone
(628) 234-2038
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
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Masonry work on Richmond's older homes

Richmond is a big city with a lot of different houses in it. There are older homes in the flats and near the waterfront, houses up in the hills, and plenty of rentals that landlords and property managers need kept in working order. We cross the bay from our base in San Rafael to work here, and the calls look a lot like the ones we get in Berkeley.

On the older houses, it's mostly cracked brick steps, chimneys losing their mortar and low walls that have leaned for years. Each of those starts with finding out why it failed, since a patch over a moving wall or a leaking chimney cap just cracks again.

What we do on Richmond properties

Most of what Richmond homes need is repair on older masonry. That means chimney repair where the crown or mortar has let water in, tuckpointing on brick that's lost its joints, and fixing steps, walks and low walls that have cracked or settled. We also build new walls, walkways and paver driveways.

What Richmond's rules mean for your masonry job

Richmond's Building Division issues building permits. The city wants one before anyone builds, repairs, alters or demolishes a building or structure, unless the work is on its exempt list. A contractor registering for a permit has to show a state license card, a workers' comp certificate and a current city business license. We're fully licensed and insured, and when a permit is needed, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections.

Price moves with how much of the masonry has failed, what's causing it, how hard it is to reach and how closely new brick has to match the old. The schedule depends on the permit and on what we find once the damaged part is open. I write every estimate on site so you can see what's included.

In Richmond, you'll get a straight answer about what's wrong with your masonry and a repair aimed at the cause, not just the crack you can see.

Tell us about your Richmond masonry job

Put in your Richmond address, what's cracked, leaning or loose, and how to reach you. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation.

Richmond masonry questions, answered

These are the questions we hear most from Richmond homeowners. If yours isn't here, call (628) 234-2038 and ask.

Do I need a building permit for masonry work in Richmond, CA?

Usually, yes. The city says a permit is likely required for every project except the ones on its Work Exempt from Permits handout, so we check your job against that list before we start. If the work is tile or counter tops in a kitchen or bathroom, the city asks you to call its Permit Center first.

Does a brick or block fence need a permit in Richmond?

Yes. The city requires a Planning Division permit for any fence that's built. Fences up to 7 feet high are on the building permit exempt list, but that only covers the building side, so we sort out the planning permit before we set the first row.

Who can pull a building permit in Richmond, CA?

The city issues permits only to property owners or their authorized agents and to licensed contractors. On our jobs, we pull the permit ourselves as the licensed contractor and bring the papers the city asks for, so you're not chasing paperwork.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Richmond?

It depends on the scope of the work. The city says most single-trade permits and home remodels that need no drawings are issued once it receives and checks the application documents. Applications go in online through the city's permit page, or in person by appointment.

Why does the mortar on my brick keep cracking after it's patched?

Usually, it's because the patch covered the crack without fixing what made it. Water getting in behind the brick, or a wall that's still moving, will open a new crack right next to the old one. We find the cause first and repair that, because I spent years going back to the same buildings for the same patch.

Who will actually do the masonry work on my Richmond house?

Our own crew of masons does the work, and I'm on site with them. I come out first to look at the job and write the estimate myself, so the person who quoted it is the one watching it get built.

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