Advanced Encinitas Concrete and Masonry
(760) 230-9799

Masonry Contractor in Encinitas, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause

Advanced Encinitas Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Encinitas, CA. We repair older brick, stone and chimneys, rebuild failing joints, and build block and retaining walls for homes across the city.

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Masonry repair and walls in Encinitas

Encinitas is our home city. Most calls I get here start with something you can see, like mortar crumbling out of the joints, a chimney letting water in or a retaining wall that's started to lean. I'd rather find out why it happened than patch over it, because a patch over a cause that's still there comes back.

Price turns on how far the damage runs and what's behind it, and timing turns on whether the city wants a permit. I'll put your figure in writing after I've seen the job. We do the same work in Carlsbad and Solana Beach.

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What we build and fix in Encinitas

We take on everything from repointing a few tired joints to building a new retaining wall, here in Encinitas and the cities around it.

Tell us what you're seeing

Tell us what's wrong and where. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure to book.

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Why Encinitas homeowners call us

I'd rather tell you what's wrong now than have a failed wall tell you later. Here's what that looks like on your job.

  • We fix the cause. I look for what's pushing, soaking or cracking the masonry, because repairing only the part you see usually means doing it twice.
  • I come out myself. I look at every job in person, and our own crew does the work with me running the site.
  • Learned the trade by hand. I learned this work as a helper under an experienced mason, so the slow, careful way is the one I know.
  • Licensed, insured and guaranteed. We're fully licensed and insured, and our one promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
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Cities we work in

Advanced Encinitas Concrete and Masonry is based in Encinitas and works across the cities around it, including Carlsbad and Oceanside. Don't see your city? Call us and ask.

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From first call to walk-through

I'd rather you know what we're doing and why before we start, so you'll hear it from me at the first visit and again at the finish.

  1. The visit

    You call or send the form, and we get back to you. Then I come out myself, look the job over and tell you straight what I see, including what's causing it.

  2. The estimate

    You get a written estimate that spells out the work and why it's needed. Once you say go, we check with the city and handle the permit application ourselves when the job needs one.

  3. The work

    Our crew does the work with me running the site, inside the city's contractor hours of 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Saturday, with no work on Sundays or legal holidays. When it's done, I walk the finished job with you.

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Masonry questions from Encinitas homeowners

  • Do I need a building permit for masonry work in Encinitas?

    Often, yes. The City of Encinitas requires a building permit to build, repair, alter, replace or remove walls and similar parts of a building or structure, and a job that doesn't need one can still need a Planning, Engineering or Fire permit. Before we start, I check with the city's Building Division so you know which ones apply.

  • How do I know if my retaining wall needs a permit in Encinitas?

    The city requires a retaining wall permit when the wall stands over four feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, or when it holds back extra load, like a driveway or slope above it. The footing is buried, so a wall can measure taller than it looks.

  • Does a paver driveway or walkway need a permit in Encinitas?

    It can. The city lists a grading permit for earth movement, drainage changes and new hard surfaces that shed water, and a new drive or path can involve all three. I ask the city about your job before we dig, so the permit question is settled before your yard gets opened up.

  • Does an out-of-town contractor need to register with the City of Encinitas?

    Yes. Every business based in Encinitas or coming in to work there needs a city business registration certificate before doing business, and the city names contractors from other cities as included. It's a fair question to ask any contractor you're comparing.

  • How long does a building permit stay active in Encinitas?

    A permit expires if the work doesn't show progress through an inspection within 180 days of the permit being issued. That's why we don't pull a permit until we're ready to start, and we plan the job so the first inspection comes inside that window.

  • How much does masonry repair cost in Encinitas?

    There's no single price, because a few crumbling joints and a leaning wall are very different jobs. Stone usually costs more to lay than block, and footings, drainage, matching old brick and any permit work all add to the total. I'll price yours once I've seen it.

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Plan your Encinitas masonry work with us

Call (760) 230-9799 any day or use the form, tell us what's cracking, leaking or leaning, and we'll set a time to look.

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