Masonry Contractor in Florin, CA - Brick Repair, Block Walls and Yard Work
J&M Lodi Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Florin, CA, repairing older brick, chimneys and mortar joints and building block walls, walkways, pavers and outdoor kitchens for Florin homeowners.
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Florin masonry work from a Lodi-based crew
The short answer: Yes, J&M Lodi Concrete and Masonry works in Florin. We're a masonry contractor based in Lodi, and Florin sits inside the stretch we cover, from Sacramento County down toward Manteca and Tracy. I come out to Florin myself to look at brick repair, chimney work, block walls and yard projects, and I work alongside our crew on them.
Florin sits just up Highway 99 from us in Sacramento County. On our jobs there, the houses run from older homes with brick that's been through a lot of seasons to newer ones where the call is a yard project, like a block wall along the back fence, a paver walkway or a spot for a grill. Most of it is residential, so a lot of our work happens in side yards and backyards with a gate to get through, and we plan how block, sand and mortar get back there before the first day.
It's the same work we do from Lodi down to Manteca and next door in Elk Grove, and the house usually decides the job more than the map does. Older brick needs mortar softer than the brick itself, because a joint that's too hard cracks the brick instead of itself, and anything new is only as good as the base and drainage under it.
Florin homes and yards that need masonry
Most of what I'm called to look at on older Florin houses is mortar that's gone sandy or missing, a chimney crown that's cracked, or a few loose bricks around a step or planter. Mortar is supposed to wear out before the brick does, so it's usually the joints that need the work, and I'll tell you when repointing one section is all you need instead of a rebuild.
The rest are yard projects that have been on the list for a while. Water is what usually ruins those, so before we set a single block we look at where the rain comes off your roof and runs across the lot, then dig and pack the base to suit it.
Masonry services we bring to Florin homes
Foundation repair
If a block or brick foundation has cracks or crumbling mortar, we figure out why before we repair it, so we're fixing the cause, not just the crack.
Chimney repair
A chimney with loose bricks, open joints or a cracked crown lets water in, so we repair it from the crown down before the leak reaches your ceiling.
Tuckpointing
When mortar joints have gone sandy or sunk back, we grind them out and refill them with mortar matched to your old brick in color and strength.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a step or planter can usually be cut out and replaced one by one, so the good brick around them stays put.
Driveway pavers
Pavers hold up on a driveway when the base under them is dug deep and packed hard, so that's where most of our effort goes.
Retaining wall construction
When dirt is leaning on a fence or a slope keeps washing out, a retaining wall holds it back, and the drainage behind it counts as much as the block.
Masonry restoration
For an older brick house or wall that's worn all over, restoration works through the joints, bricks and caps together with materials that match what's already there.
Fireplace installation
If you want a masonry fireplace inside or a wood-burning one on the patio, we build the firebox, surround and hearth with brick and mortar made for heat.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, thin stone set over a prepared wall, gives block or stucco the look of stone, and the water barrier behind it is what we watch closest.
Concrete block walls
A block wall along your property line gives privacy and a solid edge, and we set it on a proper footing with steel where it needs it.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or new structure, we lay block foundation walls on a level footing, because every row above depends on the first one being straight.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
For a grill island or pizza oven out back, we build the block or stone shell around your appliances and leave room for gas and power lines.
Walkway construction
A walkway from the driveway to the door or back gate can be brick, pavers or stone, sloped just enough that rain runs off instead of puddling.
Brick wall installation
A new brick wall, from a low garden wall to a full-height one, needs a solid footing and a good cap so water doesn't sit in the joints.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits a planter, column or seat wall that should look like it's always been there, and we fit each piece by hand for tight joints.
Brick pointing
If only some joints are cracked or missing, pointing fills just those with fresh mortar, which is often all an older wall needs for now.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Florin
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Florin address myself, look at the job with you and leave you a free estimate, with no obligation and no pressure to book.
Working in Florin under Sacramento County rules
Florin isn't its own city, so permits for work here come from Sacramento County's building permits and inspection division, which covers the unincorporated parts of the county. When a job needs a permit, the county's review and inspections usually set the pace more than the masonry does, so we apply early and build the schedule around them. Before you hire anyone, check that the contractor holds a license from the Contractors State License Board, which grants one only after an applicant passes both a law and business exam and a trade exam, and we're fully licensed and insured. The county also requires a general business license for businesses based in its unincorporated area, and working without a required one is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $500.00 and six months in jail.
We're often working in Galt and Wilton the same week, so Florin sits right on our usual route. Your price mostly follows the size of the job, the materials and what we find once old mortar or a base is opened up, and the estimate I leave you puts your own number on paper.
How a masonry job in Florin goes once you call
Here's how it runs from your first call to the final walk-through. I'm the one who comes out to look, and I'm on the job with our crew when we do the work.
- Step 01
Reach out by phone or form
Tell us what you're seeing, and we'll call back to set a time for me to come out. Photos help if you have them, but you don't need any.
- Step 02
I look at the job
I walk it with you, check the mortar, the base and where the water goes, and tell you in plain words what I see, including any work I think you can skip. Then I leave you an estimate, so you know the number before you decide anything.
- Step 03
We handle permits, then build
If the job needs a county permit, we apply for it and line up the inspections before we start. Then our crew does the work with me alongside, and you don't need to be home for most of it.
- Step 04
Clean up and walk through
We clean up and walk the finished job with you, looking at the joints and edges together. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Florin masonry questions homeowners ask us
Does a masonry project in Florin need a Sacramento County permit?
The county's permit list doesn't answer that for masonry, so we check your job with the building division before we start. Its examples are jobs like re-roofs, decks, water heaters, siding and stucco, and window replacement, and the division points to the state building and residential codes to decide whether other work needs one.
Can I apply for a building permit online in Sacramento County?
Yes, some residential permits can be applied for online and are issued automatically once you pay. The county lists heating and cooling, electrical panel repair or replacement, re-roofs with no structural changes, sewer lines and water heaters, and for projects with plans, the building division takes them electronically only.
How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for in California?
A contractor can't ask for or take more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, as a down payment on a home improvement job. After that, the state licensing board says each payment has to be spelled out in the contract and tied to work done or materials delivered.
How do I find out if my Florin property is in a flood zone?
Call Sacramento County's Flood Zone Hotline at (916) 874-7517, which answers that for parcels in the unincorporated county. The county's map information service can also give you base flood elevations and a copy of an elevation certificate if one is on file. It's handy to know before a wall or patio goes in, because I want to know where water sits on your lot before we set a base.
How much does masonry work cost in Florin?
The cost of a Florin masonry job comes down to its size, what it's built from and how much hidden damage turns up, so I give you your number on site instead of a guess over the phone. Matching old brick or mortar, hand-set natural stone, a deep base, tight backyard access and a needed permit all push it up, while repointing only the joints that need it instead of rebuilding keeps it down.
How long does a masonry project in Florin take?
That mostly depends on the size of the job and whether it needs a county permit, and I'll lay out the schedule for yours at the estimate. Pointing a few joints moves fastest, a new wall or paver driveway takes longer because the base has to be dug and packed first, and fresh mortar needs time to set before anything leans on it.
Book your Florin masonry estimate today
Call (209) 269-8703 or send the form, and since we pick up seven days a week until 9 PM, you can reach us after your own workday is done.