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Masonry Contractor in Davis, CA - Walls, Paths and Repairs That Stay Put

Advantage Davis Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Davis, CA. We repair brick, mortar, chimneys and foundations, and build walls, walkways, patios and pavers for homes across the city.

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We're based in Davis. We work all over the city.

Davis is home, and our jobs run from houses near the parks and greenbelts to the streets around downtown. Most people call us when something is cracking, leaking or leaning, and they want someone to tell them straight what it needs.

We're licensed and fully insured, which matters because the state requires a license on many jobs, as the FAQ below explains. We do the same work in Vacaville and Woodland.

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We find out why first. Then we plan the fix.

Before I plan a job, I find out why it failed, whether that's a gutter dumping water at a wall, a footing that's moved or a wall built without drainage. The price turns on how much has to come apart and what it's built from, and the schedule turns on the weather and any permit. The written estimate gives your number.

  • Where water goes when it rains
  • Whether a crack is old or still moving
  • Mortar that matches your brick in strength and color
  • What has to come apart to reach the cause
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More than repairs. Everything else we build in Davis.

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Patch it wrong and it comes back. Fix the cause once.

When a crack gets filled and nobody asks why it opened, it usually opens again right next to the patch. Hard modern mortar packed into soft old brick can make the brick face crack and flake, so a cheap repair can end up costing you the wall.

We find the cause and fix that first, whether it's water, a footing that needs foundation repair or a joint that needs softer mortar. If a repair can wait, I'll tell you so.

Here's how it goes. Four steps from call to cleanup.

  1. 01. You call or write

    Call (530) 298-0279 or use the form, tell us what you're seeing, and we'll set up a time for me to come out.

  2. 02. I come look

    I come out myself, look at the job with you and tell you what I think it needs right there, including when it can wait.

  3. 03. You get it in writing

    Then I follow up with a written estimate that lays out the work, so you can read it over and decide without anyone pushing.

  4. 04. We build and clean up

    Once you say go, we handle any permit the job needs, a lead mason and I run the crew, then we clean up and walk it with you.

Tell us what's cracking. We'll come take a look.

Tell us what you're seeing and where on the house. We reply within one business day to set a visit, and the on-site estimate is free with no obligation.

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Not just Davis. We work in the cities around it too.

We're based in Davis and work in the cities around it, including Winters and Roseville. If your city isn't on the list, call (530) 298-0279 and ask.

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Ask before you hire. Here are straight answers.

Read through the answers below, and if your question isn't covered here, give us a call and I'll answer it straight.

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Does a masonry contractor in Davis need a California contractor license?

Yes, if the job needs a building permit, uses any extra workers or costs $1,000 or more in total. The state licensing board counts labor and materials together, across every contract on the project. We're licensed and fully insured.

Can a small masonry repair in Davis be done without a licensed contractor?

Only if it passes every part of the state's small-job test: no building permit, no employee labor and total costs under $1,000. A bigger project can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that line, so if the pieces add up, the license rule applies.

Can I do masonry work on my own house in Davis without a license?

You may be exempt, yes. The state exempts owners who build or improve existing structures on their own property, as long as they do the work themselves or use their own employees paid in wages. If you get partway and want a mason's opinion, give us a call.

Where do I check on a City of Davis business license?

Start with the Business Licenses link on the City of Davis Finance page. That's the starting place for city business license questions. A city business license and a state contractor license are separate things, and the state license is the one covered above.

How does Davis summer heat affect mortar and concrete work?

It dries them fast, and mortar or concrete that dries before it's had time to harden properly usually comes out weak and cracks. Davis summers run hot, so in the hot months we work the cooler part of the day and keep fresh work damp while it sets.

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Something cracking or leaning? Call for a free estimate.

Call or use the form and tell us what's cracking and when it started, since that tells me a lot. We'll set a time to come look.

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