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Masonry contractor in Strawberry, CA - repairs that fix the real cause

Prestige San Rafael Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in San Rafael that repairs and builds brick, stone and block work for homeowners, landlords and property managers in Strawberry, from chimneys and steps to retaining walls.

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Service area
Strawberry, 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.

Masonry work on Strawberry Point

Strawberry covers Strawberry Point, the piece of land that reaches out into Richardson Bay between Mill Valley and Tiburon. We're based in San Rafael, a short drive north, so getting our crew and materials here is easy.

Most of what we're called for here is the masonry that holds a lot together and gets people to the front door. That means steps, walkways, garden walls and retaining walls, plus chimneys on the older houses. Space around a house is often tight, so before we start, we plan how the crew gets in and where materials sit. A cramped site changes how a wall comes apart and goes back together, and I'd rather sort that out on day one than halfway through.

Masonry services for Strawberry homes

The calls we get for homes here are mostly repairs, like loose brick on steps, mortar falling out of a wall, a chimney that needs pointing or a retaining wall that's started to lean. We also build new, from walkways and stone veneer to outdoor kitchen masonry for a backyard you'll actually use.

What unincorporated Marin means for your job

Strawberry isn't its own city, so there's no city hall to call about building work. It sits in unincorporated Marin County, so the county's building rules cover your house and the state's contractor rules cover whoever you hire. More homes here are rented than lived in by their owners, and we work with landlords and property managers all the time, keeping the site safe while tenants are home.

The price of a masonry job here depends on how far the damage really goes once it's open, what it takes to match old brick or stone, how hard the spot is to reach and whether a permit is involved. The schedule mostly depends on that permit and its inspections. I come out, look at it myself and write the estimate out so you can see what's included.

When something's failing in your brick or stone, I'll tell you why, and our crew will fix that reason, not just the part you can see.

Tell us about your Strawberry masonry job

Tell us what you're seeing and where it is on the property. We reply within one business day, then I come out, look at it and write a free on-site estimate with no obligation.

Questions from Strawberry homeowners

Here are straight answers to what people in Strawberry ask before hiring a mason. If yours isn't here, call (628) 234-2038.

Who handles building permits for masonry work in Strawberry, CA?

The Marin County Community Development Agency does, because Strawberry is in unincorporated Marin County and the county's building rules apply there. We check with the county before work starts, and when your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and set up the inspections.

Does a masonry contractor in California need a state license?

Yes, on most jobs. The Contractors State License Board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses hired workers or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and the contractor has to hold it before bidding. A bigger job can't be split into pieces under $1,000 to get around that, and we're fully licensed and insured.

How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?

The state licensing board caps a down payment at $1,000 or a set percentage of the total contract price, whichever is less. Any other payments have to be spelled out in the contract and match work that's done or materials that have been delivered.

Where can I find the flood map for my Strawberry property?

FEMA's Flood Map Service Center is the official place to look, and you search one address at a time to see your property's flood zone. If you're planning foundation or retaining wall work near the water, look it up before we meet.

Who comes out to look at my masonry job in Strawberry?

I do. I come out to every job and write the estimate myself, and our own crew of masons does the work with me on site. You're talking to the same person from the first look to the cleanup.

Will a mason just patch the crack or fix what caused it?

We fix what caused it, because a patch over a problem that's still there usually fails again. I look for the reason first, like water getting in behind brick or a wall with no drainage, and the estimate spells out what we'll do about it. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.

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