Your Local Masonry Contractor in Oxnard CA - Work That Matches Your Written Quote
Blockworks Oxnard Concrete and Masonry repoints worn mortar, fixes leaking chimneys and builds walls and driveways in Oxnard and nearby cities like Ventura and Camarillo. We also restore worn brick and stone on Oxnard's older homes.
Get your written masonry quote
Tell us your address and what's wrong with your brick, block or stone, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out, look at it and write you a free quote that lists what's included, with no obligation.
Blockworks, an Oxnard masonry contractor that tells you straight
I started out writing quotes for a masonry and hardscape supplier, and I got tired of watching jobs I'd sold get built badly. So I went to work on crews and learned to lay brick, block and stone before starting Blockworks. I still come out to look at each job and write the estimate myself.
We're based in Oxnard and work in many of the cities around it. If your city isn't on the site, call (805) 342-2830 and ask, or send a note through our contact page. There's more on how we got here and how we work on our about page.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Ask for a masonry estimate in Oxnard
Call or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a visit for your free written quote.
Masonry services for Oxnard homes
At Blockworks, we're the masonry contractor Oxnard homeowners call for tuckpointing, chimney repair and new walls, driveways and outdoor kitchens. Price follows the size of the job, the material and how much damage sits behind the surface, and the schedule turns on whether your address needs a permit. Your written quote lists it all line by line.
- Learn more about Foundation repair
Foundation repair
Seeing cracks in a block or concrete foundation? We find what's causing them first, then repair the block, mortar or footing instead of patching over the problem.
- Learn more about Chimney repair
Chimney repair
A chimney that leaks into the house usually has loose bricks, worn joints or a cracked cap on top. We repair the masonry that's letting water in.
- Learn more about Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing is grinding out worn mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar, and it's for brick that's still sound but has joints crumbling or washing out.
- Learn more about Brick repair
Brick repair
We cut out cracked, chipped or loose bricks and set new ones to match, for walls, steps and planters where the damage is in a few spots.
- Learn more about Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a packed gravel base, so a sunken spot can be lifted and reset instead of replacing the slab.
- Learn more about Retaining wall construction
Retaining wall construction
Block and stone retaining walls hold back a slope or level a yard, and ours go in with drainage behind them, since trapped water is what pushes walls over.
- Learn more about Masonry restoration
Masonry restoration
When older brick or stone is worn all over, we clean it, repair damaged pieces and repoint the joints as one job, so the patches don't stand out.
- Learn more about Fireplace installation
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, from the hearth and firebox to the surround, sized to the room and the fuel you plan to burn.
- Learn more about Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is thin real or manufactured stone set over an existing wall, for when you want the look of stone on a house front, column or fireplace.
- Learn more about Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls
Our crew lays concrete block walls for privacy, property lines and side yards, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs strength.
- Learn more about Foundation block wall installation
Foundation block wall installation
Building an addition, garage or raised floor? We lay the block foundation walls it sits on, set on a footing and tied together with steel.
- Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonry
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen starts with the masonry, so we build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing that your grill and doors fit into.
- Learn more about Walkway construction
Walkway construction
A walkway in pavers, brick or stone gets a packed base under it, so it stays level underfoot from the driveway to your front door.
- Learn more about Brick wall installation
Brick wall installation
Brick walls give a yard, entry or garden a finish block can't, and we lay them on a proper footing with the joints finished to suit the house.
- Learn more about Stone masonry
Stone masonry
Stone masonry covers walls, steps, columns and planters built from natural stone, each piece fit by hand, for homeowners who want solid stone rather than a veneer.
- Learn more about Brick pointing
Brick pointing
Only a few joints cracked or missing? Brick pointing fills just those spots, the smaller job when the rest of the mortar is still sound.
Why Oxnard homeowners call Blockworks
You deal with the owner from the first visit, you get a quote you can read line by line, and you pay for the work your masonry needs and nothing it doesn't.
The owner sees your job
I come out, look at your masonry and tell you what it needs, including when sound mortar should be left alone instead of replaced.
A quote you can compare
Our quotes are written line by line, so you can see what's included and hold them up against anyone else's before you decide.
In business since 2013
We've been building and fixing brick, block and stone since 2013, so nobody on our crew is learning the trade on your house.
Permits checked before work
We check with the city or county office that covers your address, and if a permit's needed, we handle the paperwork and inspections. Call (805) 342-2830 to start.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of brick, block, stone and paver work to get ideas for the wall, chimney or driveway you have in mind.
Masonry in Oxnard and the cities nearby
Blockworks Oxnard Concrete and Masonry is based in Oxnard, CA, and works in many of the cities around it, including Ventura and Port Hueneme. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and they aren't the only places we go, so call and ask if yours isn't listed.
Building and fixing masonry in Oxnard
Oxnard has its own city government and its own local building standards on file with the state, so the rules for a wall or chimney here can differ from a city nearby. Most of our calls here are worn mortar on older brick, chimneys letting water in, and new block walls and driveways people want built.
We tell you what your masonry needs and what it doesn't, then build what's on the quote. Our crew works under a lead mason, keeps your yard clear as we go and cleans up at the end, and I check in so you're not chasing anyone for answers.
Call us about your masonry
(805) 342-2830Questions about masonry in Oxnard
How much does masonry work cost in Oxnard?
It depends on the job, so I price it after I've seen it, with a free quote on site. Size, material, how hard the spot is to reach and how much damage turns up once old mortar or brick comes out move the number most. Your quote lists each item, so you can compare it with anyone's.
When do I need a licensed contractor for masonry work in California?
The state contractors board says you need a licensed contractor when the project needs a building permit, uses employee labor or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Its guidance also says a larger job can't be split into smaller contracts to get under that amount. We're fully licensed and insured.
How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for in California?
Under the board's guidance, a contractor can't take a down payment over $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. Later payments in the contract should match work already done or materials already delivered to your home. The board applies this to all home improvement projects, so check its site for the current rules.
How long does a masonry job take in Oxnard?
There's no single answer, because it depends on the size of the job, whether a permit is needed and what we find once old masonry is opened up. I'll tell you what your schedule turns on when I write your quote.
What happens after I ask for a masonry estimate?
We reply within one business day and set a time for me to come out and look at the job. I write you a free quote that lists what's included, with no obligation. If you go ahead, our crew does the work under a lead mason and I check on it as it goes.
Should I repoint my whole brick wall or just fix the bad joints?
Usually just the bad joints, if the rest of the mortar is still hard and tight. Brick pointing those spots is the smaller job, and the sound mortar stays as it is. When joints are worn across most of the wall, repointing the whole thing is the better buy.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, our promise is "Your satisfaction, guaranteed." I check on the job while our crew works, and the finished work should match what's on your written quote.
Do you do masonry work outside Oxnard?
Yes, we're based in Oxnard and work in many of the cities around it, such as Ventura, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. The cities with their own page here aren't the only ones, so ask when you call (805) 342-2830.