Masonry Contractor in Waterford, CA - Repairs and Walls Built Right the First Time
Precision Turlock Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Turlock, CA, that works in Waterford. We repair brick, repoint crumbling mortar joints and build block, brick and retaining walls for homeowners across the city.
Every service we offer in Waterford
Every service below is available to homeowners in Waterford, from repointing old brick to new block walls. Tap one to read more, or call (209) 410-9284 to ask about yours.
- Foundation repair
- Chimney repair
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair
- Driveway pavers
- Retaining wall construction
- Masonry restoration
- Fireplace installation
- Stone veneer installation
- Concrete block walls
- Foundation block wall installation
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
- Walkway construction
- Brick wall installation
- Stone masonry
- Brick pointing
Front walls, back walls and older brick
Before we lay block for a new wall in Waterford, I check where it sits on your lot, because the city caps the height. On an interior lot, a wall, fence or hedge can't top three feet between the street and the front setback line, or six feet behind it, lattice included. Going taller takes a Conditional Use Permit, which the city allows only when a property has unusual or special conditions.
On older brick, I look for the cause before I touch the crack. Crumbling joints, loose brick or a leaning wall usually trace back to water, settling or a too-hard mortar from an earlier patch, and covering that up only buys time. Where the damage runs deeper, our masonry restoration work rebuilds what's failing and deals with what caused it.
Where water goes
Where a yard drains toward a wall or the house, water sits against the masonry, so I look at slope and downspouts before pricing any repair.
The footing
A wall is only as good as what's under it, so I check for settling, cracks that step through the joints and soil washed out at the base.
The old mortar
Old brick usually wants a softer mortar than new block, so I match what's there instead of packing in something harder that can crack the brick later.
How we cover Waterford from Turlock
We're based in Turlock, CA and work across the cities around it in Stanislaus and Merced counties, so Waterford is regular ground for us, along with Hughson and Winton. I come out to look at your job myself, and our crew lead and masons do the work.
Price comes down to the size and height of the work, whether you pick brick, block or stone, how much old mortar or masonry has to come out, and how easy the spot is to reach. That's why I walk the job first and write up what I'd do for yours.
The schedule turns on whether your job needs a city permit and on what we find once old work is opened up. When you call, have photos of the problem handy, a rough idea of the size, and know whether you're on a corner lot, since that changes how tall a new wall can be.
- Area
- Waterford, CA
- Phone
- (209) 410-9284
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–10 PM
- Based in
- Turlock, CA 95380
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(209) 410-9284What Waterford homeowners ask us
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Do I need a permit for a masonry repair or new wall in Waterford?
Many masonry jobs in Waterford do. The city's Building Division issues permits for residential work including patios, and requires them for construction that changes or adds structure, like repairs to structural members. When your job needs one, we handle the application and paperwork, and the fee is based on the value of the work it covers.
How long do I have to start work after a Waterford building permit is issued?
Work can't begin until the permit is issued, and the city says it has to start within 180 days. It also can't stop completely for more than 180 days, or the permit expires and you'd need a new application, so we line up our crew once the permit is in hand.
When does a masonry contractor need a California contractor's license?
A contractor needs a state license from the Contractors State License Board to build or alter a structure in California when the project needs a building permit or uses employee labor. It's also required when the labor and materials on one or more contracts for the project total $1,000 or more. We're licensed and insured.
Does a contractor need a Waterford business license on top of a state license?
Yes. The city requires a business license for every business working in Waterford, contractors included, and it's separate from the state contractor's license. The city's license costs $54.00, prorated the first year, and it's good only for the person and place it's issued to.
How tall can a wall be on a corner lot in Waterford?
Near the corner, three feet. The city draws a vision triangle from points 30 feet along each street property line from the corner, and in residential areas no wall, fence or hedge there can top three feet, even with a special permit. The street-side yard is held to three feet up to its setback too.