Masonry Contractor in Oxnard, CA - The Work Your Brick Needs, Nothing Extra
Blockworks Oxnard Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Oxnard, repairing mortar, chimneys and brick and building block walls, pavers and outdoor kitchens on homes across the city.
Masonry work on Oxnard homes
We're based in Oxnard, and most of our calls come from homeowners here with worn mortar, a leaking chimney, or a wall or driveway they want built. The work changes with the neighborhood. Older houses near downtown, around Heritage Square, tend to have older brick and mortar that needs a lighter hand. The stucco houses and block-walled backyards farther out, from the inland tracts to the streets near Channel Islands Harbor, call more often for new walls, pavers and veneer than for repair. We do the same work up the coast in Ventura and next door in Port Hueneme.
The price depends on how much has actually failed, how hard it is to reach, and whether a section has to come down before it goes back up. The schedule depends on the size of the job and whether your address needs a permit. I look at it in person and write you a quote that lists what's included. On older Oxnard brick, that often comes down to raking out the worn joints and refilling them, not redoing the wall.
What we build and fix in Oxnard
Foundation repair
Cracked stem walls and settled footings show up under older Oxnard houses, and we repair the block or concrete after we find what moved it.
Chimney repair
Leaking chimneys are a common Oxnard call, and the fix is usually the crown, the concrete cap on top, or a few loose bricks under it.
Tuckpointing
On brick homes near downtown Oxnard, we rake out only the joints that have gone soft and refill them, leaving sound mortar alone.
Brick repair
Cracked or loose bricks on Oxnard porch steps, planters and garden walls get cut out and replaced with brick matched as closely as we can find.
Driveway pavers
Plenty of Oxnard driveways are cracked concrete, and pavers on a packed base can replace them, with single pavers lifting out later if one settles.
Retaining wall construction
Most Oxnard lots are fairly flat, so our retaining walls tend to be low ones holding back raised beds, a sloped side yard or a grade change.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and stone on downtown Oxnard houses gets cleaned, repaired and repointed so the house keeps its original look instead of being covered over.
Fireplace installation
Many Oxnard living rooms have a dated fireplace face or none at all, and we build new masonry fireplaces and surrounds to fit the room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer over a stucco wall, column or fireplace face is a common Oxnard upgrade, and it holds up when the backing and water barrier underneath are done right.
Concrete block walls
Block walls line a lot of Oxnard backyards, and we build new ones on proper footings or rebuild leaning sections instead of patching over the lean.
Foundation block wall installation
For Oxnard additions, garages and raised floors, we lay the block foundation walls the framing sits on, built to the plans your designer or engineer drew.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Plenty of Oxnard homeowners want to cook in the backyard, so we build block outdoor kitchens with grill bays, counters and brick or stone faces.
Walkway construction
Narrow side yards and short front walks are common on Oxnard lots, and we lay brick, paver or stone walkways over a packed base to keep them flat.
Brick wall installation
In Oxnard neighborhoods full of block, a brick garden or front wall stands apart, and we build it on a poured footing with a capped top.
Stone masonry
Natural stone planters, seat walls and steps suit both the older Oxnard homes downtown and newer yards, and we set each stone by hand in mortar.
Brick pointing
On many Oxnard chimneys and garden walls, only a few joints have cracked or fallen out, and pointing those joints is often all the brick needs.
What signs mean your Oxnard masonry needs a look?
Most masonry trouble on Oxnard homes starts small at a chimney top, a garden wall or a driveway edge, and it's cheaper to fix while it's still small.
- Mortar crumbling out of the joints
- Water stains around the chimney
- Cracks running through brick or block
- A block wall leaning or bowing
- Loose bricks or a cracked crown
- Sunken or uneven pavers
If you see one of these at your place, call or send the form and I'll come out, look at it and tell you straight what it needs.
Should you repair your masonry or rebuild it?
I make that call by looking at what's behind the damage, because on a lot of Oxnard homes the brick or block is fine and only the mortar or one section has failed.
When a repair is enough
If the bricks or blocks are solid and the wall or chimney still stands straight, a repair usually does it. We rake out and refill worn joints, swap the broken bricks and leave the sound mortar alone. You pay for what's failing, not for a rebuild you don't need.
When rebuilding makes sense
A wall that leans, a chimney cracked through, or a footing that has moved won't hold a patch for long. Patching those means paying twice. In that case I'll tell you to take that section down and rebuild it on a sound base.
What Oxnard homes ask of their masonry
Since 2013, we've told people straight what their masonry needs and put it in writing, and you can count on the quote and the finished work matching.
I write your estimate myself
I come out to your Oxnard house, look at the work in person and write the quote, listing what's included.
Licensed in California and insured
The state licensing board's guidance says jobs needing a permit or totaling $1,000 or more need a licensed contractor.
Permits checked before work starts
Permit rules depend on your city or county, so we check with that office and tell you what we find first.
Sound mortar left alone
If your mortar is still holding, I'll tell you to leave it, because you should pay only for the joints that failed.
A lead mason runs the crew
Our crew works under a lead mason, and I stop by as the job goes to check it against the quote.
Get your Oxnard masonry looked at
Our phone hours run late on weekdays and early on weekends, so you can call (805) 342-2830 after work or before your day starts.
Other cities we work in, and yours
Pick your city below for its own page, or call (805) 342-2830 if yours isn't listed, because we work in many of the cities around Oxnard.