Masonry Contractor in Winton, CA - Repairs That Fix the Real Cause
Precision Turlock Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Turlock that repairs brick and mortar and builds block walls, retaining walls and stone work for homeowners in Winton and across Merced County.
Our masonry services in Winton
Every service below is available in Winton, from brick repair and repointing to fireplace installation. Tap one to read more, or call and tell me what you need.
- 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
What we check on a Winton property
Most calls we get from the cities around Turlock start with something a homeowner spotted, like mortar crumbling out of the joints, a crack running through a block wall or a chimney that's started to lean. On a Winton property I look for the cause before I talk about the fix, because patching a crack without knowing why it opened usually means patching it again.
If you're planning something new, like a block wall along a property line or a retaining wall where the yard steps down, I look at how water moves across the lot and what the wall will have to hold back. That decides the footing and the drainage behind it.
Mortar joints
Soft, sandy or missing mortar tells me how far the repointing needs to go and whether the brick behind it is still sound.
Cracks and movement
A hairline crack and a stepped crack that keeps opening are different problems, so I check the width, the pattern and whether it's still moving.
Water and drainage
Where a yard slopes toward a wall or the house, water sitting against masonry wears it out faster, so we plan drainage into the work.
Reaching Winton from our Turlock base
We're based in Turlock and work across the cities around it in Stanislaus and Merced counties, anywhere from Salida to Winton. Winton sits just north of Atwater and five miles southeast of Livingston, and we work in both.
Price comes down to the size of the job, how much old mortar or brick has to come out, the materials you choose and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on the crew's calendar and on whether your job needs a county permit.
Call or use the form, and I'll come out and walk the job myself, then write up what I'd do so you have your own number. Our crew lead and masons do the work. Have photos of the problem and any old plans handy.
- Area
- Winton, CA
- Phone
- (209) 410-9284
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–10 PM
- Based in
- Turlock, CA 95380
Tell us about your Winton job
Tell us what you're seeing through the form or at (209) 410-9284. We reply within one business day, then I come out for a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
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Who issues building permits for masonry work in Winton, CA?
Merced County does, through its Building and Safety Division, because Winton is unincorporated. The county issues permits for new construction, additions, alterations and repairs, though it calls that a rule of thumb with exceptions for minor repairs. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and paperwork.
Do I need a permit for a block or retaining wall in Winton?
You do if the wall is over 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing, under the county's permit guide. That covers masonry and concrete walls and any retaining wall. On a shorter wall, I'd still confirm with the county before we dig rather than guess.
Does a masonry contractor need a state license in California?
Yes, whenever the job needs a building permit, uses employee labor or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The California Contractors State License Board issues that license, and a home improvement contractor has to hold it before bidding. We're licensed and insured.
Does a contractor need a Merced County business license to work in Winton?
Yes. Every business located in or doing business in unincorporated Merced County has to get a county business license, and Winton falls inside that. It's separate from the state contractor license, so it's fair to ask anyone you're hiring about both.
Should I repoint crumbling mortar or replace the brick on my house?
Usually you repoint, if the brick itself is sound and only the mortar is failing. Replacing brick makes sense when the faces are cracked or flaking off, and new mortar has to be softer than the brick so it doesn't wreck it later. I'll tell you straight which one your wall needs.