Advanced Encinitas Concrete and Masonry
(760) 230-9799

Masonry Contractor in La Mesa, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause

Advanced Encinitas Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in La Mesa, CA. We repair crumbling brick joints, leaking chimneys and leaning walls, and we build block, brick, stone and retaining walls meant to last.

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Masonry work in La Mesa

We're based in Encinitas and do masonry work in La Mesa, along with nearby Santee and El Cajon. Calls usually start with something you can see, like crumbling joints, a leaking chimney or a wall that's starting to lean, and the part you can see is rarely the whole story.

Price turns on how deep the cause goes and how much has to come out, and timing turns on whether the city needs a permit. If your house is on the city's historic landmarks list, we check that first. Your written estimate gives you your own figure.

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Masonry services in La Mesa

We take on repair and new work alike in La Mesa, from repointing a single chimney to building a retaining wall, a paver driveway or an outdoor kitchen.

Tell us about your job

Tell us what you're seeing through the form or at (760) 230-9799. We reply within one business day and set up a free on-site estimate with no obligation.

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Why La Mesa homeowners call us

Here's how we work on every job, in La Mesa the same as back home in Encinitas, and why it matters for your house.

  • Repairs aimed at the cause. Cracked joints usually point to something else, like water or movement, so I find that before we touch the mortar.
  • Straight answers, no pitch. I'd rather tell you plainly now that a wall needs rebuilding than patch it and watch it fail later.
  • Our crew, with me on site. Our own crew does the work with me running the site, so the person who quoted the job is there while it's built.
  • Licensed, insured and guaranteed. We're fully licensed and insured, and we back the work with one promise, satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
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Where else we work

Advanced Encinitas Concrete and Masonry is based in Encinitas and works in cities from San Clemente down to Chula Vista. If yours isn't listed below, call (760) 230-9799 and ask.

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From first call to finish

You hear from me at each stage, at the visit, in the written estimate and on the walk-through, so you know where the job stands.

  1. Visit

    Once you reach us, I come out and look at the job myself. I check what you can see, hunt for what's causing it, like water, movement or a weak footing, and tell you straight what I find.

  2. Estimate

    I put the work in a written estimate, plain enough that you can compare it with other bids and take your time. If the job needs a permit, I tell you up front, since the city's inspections then set part of the schedule.

  3. The work

    Once you say go, we check with the city and take care of any permit paperwork. Our crew does the job with me on site, the city inspects where the permit calls for it, and I walk the finished work with you.

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Masonry questions from La Mesa

  • Do I need a permit to build a retaining wall in La Mesa?

    Yes. The city lists garden and retaining walls among the work that needs a permit, and it says all new construction needs one, along with many repairs. If you're unsure about a smaller job, the city's Building Division answers questions at 619.667.1176.

  • Can a homeowner pull a building permit in La Mesa?

    Yes. The city lets homeowners obtain permits, and licensed contractors or their agents can too. Either way, the city holds you, the property owner, responsible for inspections at set points during the work, even if your contractor phones them in.

  • How do I apply for a permit and schedule inspections online in La Mesa?

    Set up an account with the city, and you can apply for a permit, submit plans, get permit invoices, schedule inspections and check a permit's status online. If you'd rather ask in person, the city has a permit counter at City Hall.

  • How long does a building permit last in La Mesa before it expires?

    A permit expires if work hasn't started, or the first city progress inspection hasn't happened, within one calendar year of its date. After work starts, it also expires after 6 months with no inspections, or once the work runs past 3 calendar years from the date it was issued. We schedule our work so inspections don't stall.

  • How much does masonry repair cost in La Mesa?

    There's no honest number until I've seen the job, because the cost turns on what's causing the damage and how much brick, block or stone has to come out. The material you pick and how hard the spot is to reach move it too. You'll get your own figure in a written estimate.

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Plan your La Mesa masonry job with us

Cracks usually grow, so call (760) 230-9799 or use the form to tell us what you see, and we'll set a time to look.

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