Detail-Oriented Masonry Contractor in San Leandro CA - Brick and Walls That Stay Put
Liberty San Leandro Concrete & Masonry handles brick repair, tuckpointing and retaining walls in San Leandro and the cities around it, including Oakland and Hayward. We also do foundation and chimney repair for older raised-floor houses.
Get a free masonry estimate
Tell us what you're seeing and where the house is, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out myself, measure and take photos, and the written estimate is free with no obligation.
Masonry work in San Leandro that started on a neighbor's steps
I started out laying brick on weekends for neighbors here in San Leandro, mostly steps and garden walls, and the calls didn't stop. I picked up the trade on those jobs and next to masons who'd been at it longer than me, and Liberty San Leandro Concrete & Masonry has been my full-time work since 2021.
We're best known for careful mortar work on older brick and for walls that stay where we put them. Most of our calls come from homeowners who saw our work on a house down the street, which suits me fine.
We're based in San Leandro and work in the cities around it, from Berkeley and Oakland down to Union City and out to Dublin and San Ramon. Call (510) 264-7154 or reach us through the contact page, and you can read more about our crew and how we work.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- We reply within 1 business day.
Ask a San Leandro mason to take a look
Call or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come look.
Masonry work for San Leandro homes
Liberty San Leandro Concrete & Masonry is the masonry contractor San Leandro homeowners call for brick repair, tuckpointing, leaning walls and failing chimneys. Price turns on how much work there is, how hard it is to reach and what's causing the damage. A needed permit sets the start date, and your written estimate prices each part.
- Learn more about Foundation repair
Foundation repair
Cracks in a foundation wall or a corner that's dropped? We find what moved it, then repair or rebuild the footing so the house has solid support again.
- Learn more about Chimney repair
Chimney repair
We reset loose brick, repoint worn joints and replace the cracked cap on a chimney, for homeowners who've spotted mortar crumbs on the roof or a slight lean.
- Learn more about Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing refills worn joints with fresh mortar and adds a thin, crisp line along each one, so older brick looks sharp and keeps water out.
- Learn more about Brick repair
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with matching brick in the right mortar, which beats the gray caulk somebody tried last time.
- Learn more about Driveway pavers
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a packed gravel base with solid edges, so they stay tight under the car and one cracked paver can be swapped.
- Learn more about Retaining wall construction
Retaining wall construction
We build retaining walls that hold back a sloped yard, with drain rock and a pipe behind them so trapped water doesn't push the wall forward.
- Learn more about Masonry restoration
Masonry restoration
For an older brick or stone house that's showing its age, we repair joints, replace damaged pieces and clean the surface gently, so it keeps its original look.
- Learn more about Fireplace installation
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces from the firebox out, lined with firebrick and heat-rated mortar, for homeowners who want a real wood fire in the living room.
- Learn more about Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or cast stone set over a wall, giving a stone look to a fireplace, foundation or porch without the weight.
- Learn more about Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls
Need a sturdy wall along a property line or patio? We lay concrete block walls on poured footings, filling the hollow centers with steel and grout where needed.
- Learn more about Foundation block wall installation
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, garage or raised-floor house, block foundation walls give the framing a solid, reinforced base on poured footings, built to your plans.
- Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonry
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Want to cook outside? We build the brick, block or stone base for grills, counters and pizza ovens, finished to match your house or patio.
- Learn more about Walkway construction
Walkway construction
Brick, paver and stone walkways go down over a packed, graded base, so the path from your driveway to the door stays flat and drains.
- Learn more about Brick wall installation
Brick wall installation
We build brick garden walls, planters and low property walls, the kind of work I started on, laid straight and plumb in mortar suited to the brick.
- Learn more about Stone masonry
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and columns get fitted piece by piece, so the joints stay tight and the finished work looks like it's been there for years.
- Learn more about Brick pointing
Brick pointing
Brick pointing is the everyday fix for crumbling joints, raking out loose mortar and refilling them, and it's what most worn brick walls need before anything fancier.
Why San Leandro homeowners call us
I'd rather the work outlast the talk about price, so here's what you can expect from us, before a single brick comes out.
One person, start to finish
I look at the job myself and stay on site with our crew through the final walkthrough, so nothing gets lost between bid and build.
Mortar matched to your brick
We match new mortar to your old brick in strength and color, so the repair protects the wall instead of wearing it down.
We find the leak first
Before we fix what water broke, we find where it's getting in, because new mortar over a leak that's still running just crumbles again.
An estimate you can compare
Your estimate is written out part by part so you can hold it against other bids, and if a crack can wait, I'll say so.
Examples of brick and stone work
Scroll through these examples of brickwork, stone and pavers to get ideas for your own wall, path or chimney before we talk.
Where we work around San Leandro
Liberty San Leandro Concrete & Masonry is based in San Leandro, CA, and works across the cities around it. Each of the 12 areas below has its own page, including Castro Valley and Hayward, and we work in plenty of places in between them too.
Working on San Leandro's older homes
Plenty of the houses we see in San Leandro are older raised-floor homes built before today's earthquake standards. That's why I look hard at chimneys and foundation walls, since loose brick and tired mortar are usually what shaking finds first. The state and the city both add earthquake design rules to the structural code, so structural work here gets built to them.
When we show up, we cover plants and paving near the work and keep the mess inside the area we're working in. Our crew cleans up before leaving each day, and we keep a path open to your door while we work.
Call me about your wall
(510) 264-7154Questions San Leandro homeowners ask
How much does masonry repair cost in San Leandro?
The cost depends on how much brick or stone needs work, how hard it is to reach and whether a leak or other cause has to be fixed first. Resetting a few loose bricks on a garden wall is a much smaller job than rebuilding the top of a chimney. Your estimate is written out part by part, so you'll see what drives your number.
Do you charge for a masonry estimate in San Leandro?
No, our estimates are free, done on site and come with no obligation. I measure, take photos and write up what each part of the job covers. Call (510) 264-7154 or send the form to set one up.
How soon can you start a masonry job?
Start dates mostly depend on whether the job needs a permit, because we don't begin until it's issued. Rain can also move a work day, since fresh mortar needs dry weather to set. We reply within one business day to set up the first visit.
Is your masonry company licensed and insured?
Yes, Liberty San Leandro Concrete & Masonry is licensed and insured. When a job needs a permit, we take care of it with the city or the county, whichever covers your address.
What happens after I request a masonry estimate?
We reply within one business day to set a time, then I come out to look at the job myself. I look for what's causing the damage before I price the repair, so the estimate covers the real problem. If you go ahead, I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, satisfaction guaranteed on every job. I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done, so if something doesn't look right to you, you can point it out to the person in charge.
What kind of mortar should be used to repair old brick?
Old brick usually needs a mortar matched to its softness and color, not a hard modern mix, because the mortar should wear before the brick does. Hard mortar in soft brick can chip and crack the brick faces over time, which is why we match ours to your wall.
Does a retaining wall need a permit in San Leandro?
Some don't, because the city's permit FAQ lists retaining walls not over 4 feet, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, as needing no building permit. That only applies when nothing like a slope or driveway loads the wall from above and it isn't holding back flammable liquids. Digging 5 feet deep or more, or moving about six dump truck loads of soil, can call for a separate grading permit. That FAQ isn't dated and the city updated its codes this year, so check with the city's Permit Center, and if your wall needs a permit, we take care of it.