Masonry Contractor in Elk Grove, CA - Brick, Block and Stone That Stays Put
Advantage Davis Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Davis that repairs brick, mortar and foundations and builds block walls, retaining walls, walkways and pavers for homes in Elk Grove, CA.
We work in Elk Grove. Repairs that fix the cause.
Elk Grove is a Sacramento County city with Old Town, its historic district along Main Street, at its heart. We've run this business out of Davis since 2013, and we come over for block walls, pavers, walkways and masonry restoration where old brick or mortar has worn out. We do the same work in Fairfield and Florin.
We look before we price. Then we plan the fix.
Before I price a job, I find out why it failed: where the water goes, what the wall sits on, and what brick and mortar are already there. Size, access, how much has to come apart and how closely new work must match move the price, and materials move the schedule. Your written estimate gives your own figure.
- Where water drains around the wall
- What the footing or base sits on
- Mortar color and hardness against the existing brick
- Room for the crew and the material
Not just repairs. Here's what we build in Elk Grove.
- 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
Good masonry stays put. Bad masonry costs you twice.
When a crack gets patched and nothing else, it usually opens again, because whatever moved the wall is still moving it. Hard modern mortar packed into soft old brick can make the brick faces crack and flake over time, and a wall built on a loose base will settle unevenly.
We fix the cause first. That can mean sorting out the water, resetting the base or matching mortar to the brick so the new work moves with the old and looks like it belongs on your house. It's backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
One call starts it. Here's how the job runs.
Call or write
Call (530) 298-0279 or send the form with what you're seeing, and we get back to you to set up a time to come out.
I come look
I come out myself, look at the job with you and tell you what I think right there, including when a repair can wait.
Your written estimate
I follow up with a written estimate that lays out the work, so you can read it over and decide without anyone standing on your porch.
Work and walk-through
Once you say go, a lead mason and I run the crew and I check the work as it goes. We clean up and walk it with you at the end.
Tell us about the job. I'll come take a look.
Send what you're seeing and where on the house, or call. We reply within one business day to set up a free estimate on site, with no obligation.
(530) 298-0279We're based in Davis. And we work all around it.
- Davis, CA
- Vacaville, CA
- Woodland, CA
- West Sacramento, CA
- Dixon, CA
- Winters, CA
- Fairfield, CA
- Roseville, CA
- Rancho Cordova, CA
- Florin, CA
- Arden-Arcade, CA
We're based in Davis and also work in Rancho Cordova and Florin, along with the other cities listed here. If your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Mon–Fri: 6 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Masonry in Elk Grove, answered. Read these before you hire.
Here are straight answers to what most people want to know before hiring a mason. If yours isn't here, call (530) 298-0279 and ask.
Does a masonry contractor working in Elk Grove need a California license?
Yes, for most masonry jobs. The state's contractor licensing board requires a license when a job needs a building permit, uses hired workers, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and the contractor has to hold it before bidding. We're licensed and fully insured.
Can I do masonry work on my own Elk Grove home without a license?
Sometimes. The board exempts a homeowner working on the home they live in if the work's done before any sale and they meet its limits on time lived there and use of the exemption. A small job with no permit, no hired help and a total under that same line can be exempt, but a bigger job can't be split to get under it.
Does Elk Grove have its own building code rules?
Yes. The city adopts the state Building Code through its own buildings and construction rules, which also cover grading and erosion control. Elk Grove also has a local amendment on file on the state's list of local building standards, and we plan each job to the rules that apply where your house is.
Do I need to fix a cracked brick wall right away?
Usually not right away, but it needs a look. A thin crack in old mortar can often wait, while a crack that steps through the bricks, keeps widening or comes with a lean usually means something underneath moved. I'll tell you which one you've got, and if it can wait, I'll say so.
Can old brick be repaired so the patch doesn't stand out?
Yes, in most cases. We match the brick's size and color and mix mortar to the old joints' color and hardness, because mortar harder than old brick can crack it. Some old brick is hard to find, so I'll tell you at the estimate how close we can get.
Got a crack or a lean? Call for a free estimate.
Tell us what's cracking, leaning or leaking and where, and we'll set a time to come look before a small crack turns into a bigger repair.
(530) 298-0279