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Serving Laguna Beach, CA and surrounding areas. (949) 593-2196
Laguna Beach Masonry has served Laguna Beach and surrounding Orange County communities since 2016. We handle everything from foundation repair to brick work, retaining walls, and outdoor kitchens - built right the first time.
Laguna Beach Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor based in Laguna Beach, CA, offering 16 services to homeowners throughout Orange County. From cracked foundations on steep hillside lots to worn chimney mortar that coastal salt air has eaten through, we diagnose the real cause of the problem and fix it properly. Whether you need a retaining wall, a new driveway, or a full masonry restoration, the crew that shows up knows this city and how to work in it.
Cracks in your walls or sticking doors? Foundation repair stops the movement before small problems become costly structural failures.
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Crumbling mortar and a missing spark screen are fire risks in Laguna Beach. Chimney repair keeps your fireplace safe and code-compliant.
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Salt air breaks down mortar faster on the coast. Tuckpointing replaces worn joints before water finds a path behind your walls.
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Spalling bricks and crumbling joints let water in fast. Brick repair restores the wall's strength and keeps the coastal weather out.
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Cracked or uneven driveway? Quality pavers handle the hillside slopes and heavy traffic that Laguna Beach driveways deal with daily.
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Hillside lots need walls built to hold. Retaining wall construction stops soil erosion and protects your property on sloped terrain.
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Decades of sun, salt, and rain wear masonry down. Restoration brings weathered brick and stone back to its original strength and appearance.
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Want a working fireplace that looks as good as it performs? We install gas and wood-burning fireplaces built to last on the coast.
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Stone veneer adds real curb appeal without the weight of full-thickness stone - a clean, durable finish for walls, pillars, and facades.
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Need a durable wall for a slope, boundary, or structure? Concrete block builds strong, long-lasting walls at a practical price.
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The right foundation wall sets every structure above it. Block wall installation done correctly prevents settling, shifting, and costly repairs later.
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Turn your backyard into a real cooking space. Outdoor kitchen masonry builds counters, fire features, and surfaces built for the Southern California climate.
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Cracked concrete or loose pavers make your walkway a hazard. We build clean, level paths in brick, stone, or pavers that hold up for years.
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A properly built brick wall adds structure, privacy, and value to any property - installed with the right technique to stay plumb and weathertight.
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Natural stone brings warmth and character no other material matches. We work with flagstone, river rock, fieldstone, and more.
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Mortar joints pulling away from the brick face? Pointing fills and seals those gaps before water and salt cause deeper damage.
Learn MoreTell us what you are seeing - a crack, a leaning wall, mortar that is falling out. We ask a few quick questions and schedule an on-site visit, usually within a few days. You do not need to diagnose the problem yourself. We respond within 1 business day.
We walk the job with you, assess the actual condition of the masonry, and explain what we found in plain terms. Within a few days you receive a written estimate that breaks down exactly what needs to be done and why - not just a number. No obligation to proceed.
We handle permits, pull the right materials for your specific wall type and the coastal climate, and do the work cleanly. At the end, we walk you through what was done and provide written warranty documentation. You know exactly what was completed and what to watch for going forward.
We hold an active California Contractors State License Board license and carry full general liability coverage on every project. You can verify our license at cslb.ca.gov before you sign anything.
Every estimate includes a written breakdown of what needs to be done and why - not just a dollar amount. You keep the estimate whether or not you hire us. No pressure, no expiration date.
We have been working on hillside lots, coastal properties, and older homes in this city for nearly a decade. We know the permit process, the terrain, and what the salt air does to masonry over time.
Every project comes with a written warranty reviewed with you before work starts. We cover both the labor and the materials - not just the hardware - and the warranty transfers if you sell your home.
Questions before you commit? Call (949) 593-2196 or send us a message.
"The foundation under my hillside home had been shifting for two seasons. They came out, explained exactly what was causing the movement, pulled the permits, and had the repair done in three days. The estimate matched the final bill - nothing changed."
Robert M., Laguna Beach - Foundation Repair
"My chimney mortar was crumbling and the spark screen was long gone. They repointed the entire chimney, installed a new cap and screen, and were done in one day. Clean work - no mortar smeared on the brickwork, and the new joints match the old ones well."
Sandra K., Dana Point - Chimney Repair
"We needed a new retaining wall on our sloped backyard - the old one had started to lean. They assessed the slope, built a wall with proper drainage behind it, and finished on time. A year later it has not moved an inch."
James T., Laguna Niguel - Retaining Wall Construction
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to proceed after your estimate. Once you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site assessment at a time that works for you.
(949) 593-2196Laguna Beach Masonry serves 12 cities and communities throughout Orange County, including Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Irvine, and Newport Beach. Most jobs in our service area can be scheduled within the same week. If you are not sure whether we work in your area, call us and we will give you a straight answer.
Salt particles from ocean air settle into the microscopic pores in mortar. As they absorb moisture and dry out repeatedly, they expand and slowly break the mortar apart - faster than the same wall would deteriorate inland. This is why coastal homes need masonry inspections every five to seven years, not every decade.
Even minor tremors common in Southern California can open hairline cracks in mortar joints or shift bricks slightly out of alignment. Inspect chimneys, retaining walls, and exterior masonry after any noticeable shaking. A crack that follows the mortar joints is usually repairable; one that runs through the bricks needs a professional assessment before you use the fireplace again.
Older homes - especially pre-1960s construction - were often built with lime-based mortars that are softer and more flexible than modern mixes. Using hard modern mortar on those walls makes the new mortar stronger than the bricks themselves, causing the bricks to crack over time. Always ask a contractor how they match mortar to your specific wall type.
Bulging or bowing in any section of a retaining wall means the wall is losing its fight against soil pressure behind it. Other early signs include gaps opening between courses of block or stone, and mortar joints that look hollow or recessed. On hillside lots, a failing retaining wall is a safety issue - not just a cosmetic one.
Both can last decades with the right installation. Pavers handle the slight ground movement common on hillside lots better than poured concrete, because individual units can shift slightly and be reset rather than cracking as a slab. Concrete costs less upfront but can be harder to repair cleanly after settlement. The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute has installation guides for homeowners researching this decision.
Yes, in many cases. Homes within the Coastal Zone - which covers a large portion of Laguna Beach - may need both a city building permit and a Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commission before structural masonry work can begin. This adds review time to the timeline. A contractor who knows the city will flag this early and handle the applications.
Laguna Beach Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Laguna Beach, CA, serving 12 cities across Orange County since 2016. Our California Contractors State License Board license covers structural and decorative masonry work, and our general liability coverage is current on every job we take. We have completed hundreds of residential projects in this market - from hillside foundation repairs to outdoor kitchens to full masonry restorations on homes built in the 1940s.
Want to know more about who we are and how we work? Read more on our About page.
If the mortar is crumbling but the bricks themselves are intact and solid, tuckpointing handles it. If bricks are spalling, cracked through, or structurally shifted, they need to be replaced. The Brick Industry Association publishes guidelines on when repointing is appropriate versus when replacement is needed.
Water works its way behind the wall during the first decent rain. In a coastal climate, that moisture carries salt deeper into the masonry with each wet-dry cycle. One season of deferred maintenance can turn a $1,000 repointing job into a $4,000 water damage repair.
Get three written estimates. Each should explain the cause of the problem - not just the price of the fix. If one estimate is significantly lower than the others and the contractor cannot explain why, that gap usually reflects skipped steps, cheaper materials, or no permit.
If your masonry needs attention, the best time to act is before the rainy season. Call (949) 593-2196 to schedule your free on-site estimate.
Laguna Beach is a small coastal city of about 22,000 people in Orange County, known for its Pageant of the Masters, dramatic hillside neighborhoods, and one of the most valuable housing markets in Southern California. Most homes here are owner-occupied, and homeowners tend to invest seriously in keeping their properties in good shape.
Much of the city is built on steep terrain - neighborhoods like Top of the World and Bluebird Canyon sit high above the water on narrow, winding roads. Getting equipment and materials to these homes takes planning and experience. Sloped lots create ongoing drainage and foundation challenges, which is why retaining walls and foundation repair are among the most common masonry needs in this city.
Laguna Beach also sits in a high fire hazard severity zone, which means chimney work - including spark-arresting screens required on all chimneys here - is a genuine safety priority, not just routine maintenance. The combination of hillside terrain, older housing stock, coastal salt air, and seismic activity makes masonry maintenance more demanding here than in most Southern California cities. Laguna Beach Masonry has been working in this environment since 2016, and we know what it takes to do the work correctly under these specific conditions.
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Laguna Beach Masonry
505 Blumont St
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Always open, 24/7.
Call Laguna Beach Masonry today for a free on-site estimate - no pressure, no obligation, just a straight answer about what your masonry needs.