Masonry contractor in Pomona, CA - repairs that respect older brick and block
Fieldstone Ontario Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Ontario, CA. We repair brick, block and stone and build new walls, walkways and hardscape for houses and rentals all over Pomona.
Masonry work on Pomona's older homes
I got to know this part of the valley doing upkeep at rentals all over it, patching steps, chimneys and block fences, and Pomona still brings a lot of that same work. On a typical street here you'll see brick chimneys, porches with brick or stone steps, and block fences that have been patched more than once, with newer houses farther up toward the hills. Most of our calls come from homeowners, and a few come from landlords who know me from my property days.
We're based in Ontario, and the same crew works in Diamond Bar and out in Jurupa Valley. In Pomona the age of the house usually shapes the job, because older brick and mortar are softer than new, so a repair has to match what's there or it stands out and wears the old work faster.
What we build and fix in Pomona
Older Pomona houses often sit on brick or block foundations, so I find what's actually moving before we fix only the part that needs it.
Loose bricks at the top of an old chimney are a common call here. We rebuild the damaged rows and match the brick and mortar to what's left.
When the mortar between your bricks has gone sandy, we grind out only the worn joints and fill them with new mortar colored to blend with the old.
Cracked or flaking brick on a porch, planter or garden wall? We swap out the bad ones for close matches and leave the sound brick where it is.
A paver driveway suits a lot of Pomona's older homes better than plain concrete, and we set it on a well-packed base so the pavers have firm footing.
Sloped yards and hillside lots in parts of Pomona often need a wall to hold the ground back. We build them with real footings and drainage behind them.
For Pomona's older brick and stone homes, restoration means careful cleaning, repair and repointing, so the house looks like itself again instead of looking redone.
Adding a fireplace to a Pomona living room or patio? We build masonry fireboxes and surrounds that fit the style and age of your house.
We set thin stone veneer over plain stucco fronts and block walls, so you get the look of real stone without building a full stone wall.
Block fences line a lot of Pomona yards, and older ones tend to lean or crack at the joints. We fix the sections worth saving and rebuild the rest.
For room additions and garages on Pomona lots, we lay block foundation walls on footings sized for the load, and I'm there while each row goes up.
Plenty of Pomona backyards have room for an outdoor kitchen. We build the block, brick or stone base for your grill, counters and pizza oven.
We build brick, paver and stone walkways from the curb to the porch, laid on a packed base and picked to suit older bungalows and newer houses alike.
A new brick garden wall or planter should look like it belongs beside an older Pomona house, so we pick the brick color and mortar joints to match.
Stone steps, porch columns and garden walls show up on plenty of older Pomona homes, and we lay or repair natural stone by hand to fit them.
When only a few mortar joints are cracked or missing, we refill just those, which is often all a Pomona wall needs and costs far less than rebuilding.
What older Pomona houses ask of masonry
I come out to every Pomona job myself and stay on site with our crew, so the person who walked your house is the one watching the work.
Repairs that match
On older houses we match the brick, mortar color and joint style, so a repair blends in instead of standing out.
Sound work stays put
If your brick or mortar is still solid, I'll tell you, because tearing out good work just costs you money.
Historic homes and property lines
For historic houses or walls near a property line, I check with the city early, before any brick comes out.
Licensed, insured and guaranteed
We're licensed and insured, and our work in Pomona is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
A tidy site, every day
Years of working around tenants taught me to clean up daily and work like people live there, because they do.
Pomona masonry questions we hear
Who issues building permits in Pomona, CA?
The City of Pomona's Building and Safety Division issues building permits, and it also reviews plans and does the inspections. When your job needs city sign-off, we take care of the permit and set up those inspections for you.
Do I need a permit for a short block wall or fence in Pomona?
Some short fences and walls are exempt in Pomona, depending on height and what the wall holds back. The city's code exempts fences up to 7 feet, block walls up to 2 feet above the lowest ground next to them when nothing extra presses on them, and retaining walls up to 2 feet from the bottom of the footing to the top unless they hold back a load like a slope or driveway, or hold back flammable or combustible liquids. The city's Do I need a Permit? guidance explains more, and if your wall is close to those limits, I check with the city before we start.
When can I visit Pomona Building and Safety in person?
Building and Safety takes walk-ins Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at City Hall, 505 South Garey Avenue. City Hall is closed on Fridays, so plan around that, or call the division first at 909-620-2371.
How much does masonry work cost in Pomona?
The price comes down to how much wall or brick is involved, what it's made of and how much old work has to come out first. Matching old brick and mortar, tight side yards, deeper footings and a permit with inspections all add cost, and the schedule mostly turns on the size of the job, finding matching brick and when the city can review and inspect. On the estimate I walk the job, take photos and write up what I'd do and why, so you see the reasoning before you decide.
How do I fix crumbling mortar on an older brick house in Pomona?
The usual fix is to grind out only the worn joints and refill them with mortar that matches the old in strength and color. Mortar that's harder than old brick can crack the brick around it, so we don't use a modern mix on an older wall, and we leave the joints that are still solid alone.
What is the best way to repair brick on a historic home in Pomona?
Start by finding out whether your house is historic, because Pomona has 5 historic districts and 27 historic landmarks, and many more properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places. On those homes I check with the city early, then we repair only what's failing with brick and mortar matched to the original, so the house keeps its character.
Not in Pomona? Give us a call
We work in the other cities listed here and plenty more around Ontario. If yours isn't on the list, call (909) 738-1042 and ask.
Ask Fieldstone about your Pomona masonry job
Call (909) 738-1042, evenings and weekends included, or use the form, and I'll tell you straight whether it's urgent or can wait.