Masonry Contractor in Modesto, CA - Brick, Block and Stone Built on Solid Footings
Quality Tracy Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Tracy, CA, and working in Modesto. We repair chimneys, worn mortar and leaning walls, and build block walls, retaining walls, patios and walkways for Modesto homes.
Modesto: older brick, newer block walls
Modesto covers a lot of ground, and so does the masonry on its houses. In the older neighborhoods we see brick chimneys, brick porches and low garden walls that have stood for decades and are now losing mortar. The newer tracts toward the edges of the city tend to have stucco houses with block walls between every backyard. Small shops and offices along the main streets have their own brick and block work, and we get calls from those too.
The city runs right up against Ceres on the south, and the houses on either side look a lot alike. On an older Modesto house the work is usually about matching the brick and mortar that's already there. On a newer lot it's usually about whether the wall was ever given a real footing underneath.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Masonry work we do in Modesto
Chimney repair
Older brick chimneys here often have loose crowns and open joints near the roofline. We rebuild what's failing and point the rest so water stays out.
Tuckpointing
Older brick houses and garden walls usually lose their mortar long before the brick wears out. We grind out the worn joints and refill them to match the color.
Retaining wall construction
Raised beds and stepped yards push hard on whatever holds the soil back. We start every retaining wall with a footing and drain rock so water can get out.
Concrete block walls
Many newer subdivisions divide yards with block walls that crack where the footing was skimped. We build new ones on a proper footing, with steel and grout.
Driveway pavers
Older concrete driveways here often crack and settle at the joints. We lay pavers on a packed base, so one section can be lifted and reset later.
Brick repair
Brick planters and steps at older houses often crack or flake where a downspout dumps water. We replace the damaged bricks and deal with the water first.
Working in Modesto: permits, plan review and what moves the price
Permits for Modesto jobs come from the city's Building and Development Services team, which handles building permits along with renewals and extensions. New construction there goes through plan review and most projects need drawn plans, so a job that needs a permit can wait on that review before we dig. When your job needs one, we apply for it with the city and set up the inspections. If you'd rather pull it yourself as the owner, we'll tell you what we need from you.
What moves the price here is the size of the job, how much old brick or block has to come out first, how deep the footing goes, the material you pick and how close we can get to the work, since wheeling everything through a side gate takes longer than unloading at the curb. If the budget is tight, I'd rather you go simpler on the face than skimp on the footing, because the footing decides how long the wall holds up. I come out to look at every job myself and write the estimate in plain words, so that's where you'll see your own number, and our crew of masons does the work with me running it. We drive over from Tracy for Modesto jobs the same way we do for Manteca and Livermore.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Modesto
Send the form or call (209) 237-1005, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to your Modesto house myself, look the job over and write up the estimate in plain words. There's no obligation to go ahead, and you're welcome to ask me anything while I'm there.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
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Masonry questions from Modesto homeowners
How much does a masonry contractor cost in Modesto?
The cost of masonry work in Modesto comes down to the size of the job, the material and the prep, so you'll get your number from a written estimate after I've seen it. The footing, tear-out and access to the yard, covered above, are usually what move it most. Call (209) 237-1005 or use the form to set up a visit.
Does a small shed or fence need a permit in Modesto?
The city doesn't require a permit for a one-story detached storage shed of 120 square feet or less, or for a fence 7 feet tall or less. Anything bigger falls outside those exceptions, so ask the city before it gets built.
Do I need a permit to build a brick or block wall in Modesto?
Ask the city before we start, because Modesto's list of work that skips a permit names just those small sheds and fences and doesn't spell out where a brick or block wall falls. The city requires permits so building is done properly and meets life safety rules and building codes, and if your wall needs one, we'll handle the application.
How do I check setbacks for a fence in Modesto?
Call the city's Planning staff at (209) 577-5267, which the city says to do even for a fence that needs no permit. Setbacks decide how close to the property line or street it can sit, so we like that answered before we lay out a footing.
How do I request an inspection for a masonry job in Modesto?
You request it through the city's eTRAKiT online permits portal before any permitted work is covered up or built over. On a wall that usually means the footing and steel get looked at before we pour or lay block over them, and we set those inspections up for you as each stage gets ready.
Where do I ask about building codes for a masonry project in Modesto?
Start with the city team that maintains Modesto's building codes, since the city points homeowners with code questions there first. We build permitted work to those codes, and the inspections are how the city checks it was done correctly.