Masonry Contractor in Goleta, CA - Careful Repair of Brick, Block and Stone
C&D Santa Barbara Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Goleta, repairing brick, block and stone walls, chimneys and walkways, and building new walls, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens for homeowners across the city.
Masonry work around Goleta homes
Goleta is a short drive from our base in Santa Barbara, and our jobs here run from Old Town along Hollister Avenue to the neighborhoods out by Lake Los Carneros. We work the same way next door in Isla Vista and over in Montecito.
Most Goleta calls are about masonry that came with the house, like a block wall along the back fence line, brick planters out front, a chimney, a paver driveway or a front walk. A lot of it has been there for decades and is wearing out at the joints first. That shapes how we work here, since the fix is usually matching the old mortar and rebuilding only what's failed, not tearing out a wall that's still standing straight.
What happens when you call us about a Goleta job
Call or send a note
Call (805) 456-2871 or send a note through the form with your address and what you're seeing. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
Walk the job with me
I look over the wall, chimney or walkway with you and tell you what needs doing now and what can wait. The estimate gives you your price, which moves with the size of the job, how much old material comes out and how easy your brick or stone is to match.
Handle permits, then build
We find out which office covers your address, and if the job needs a permit we apply, meet the inspector and tell you up front how the review time fits the schedule. Then I work on the job with our crew, and you don't need to be home as long as we can get to the work.
Walk the finished work together
Before we pack up, we clean the site and walk the finished job with you. That's the time to point out anything you want looked at.
Masonry services for Goleta homes
Here, the work splits between keeping older masonry sound and adding new pieces to the yard. Tuckpointing, cutting out worn mortar and packing in fresh, covers a lot of the repair side, along with chimney and brick repair, and on the building side we put in block walls, paver driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
- Foundation repair
- Chimney repair
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair
- Driveway pavers
- Retaining wall construction
- Masonry restoration
- Fireplace installation
- Stone veneer installation
- Concrete block walls
- Foundation block wall installation
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
- Walkway construction
- Brick wall installation
- Stone masonry
- Brick pointing
What are the signs your Goleta masonry needs work?
Most of the calls we get in Goleta are for older walls, planters and chimneys starting to show their age, and these are the signs that usually show up first.
- Cracks running through mortar joints
- Mortar crumbling or washing out
- Loose or missing bricks
- White chalky stains on the face
- Wall leaning or bowing out
- Cracked mortar at the chimney top
Should you repair or rebuild your Goleta wall?
Repair is usually the answer when the brick, block or stone itself is sound and only the joints or a few pieces have failed. If the wall stands plumb, we replace the bad mortar and the broken units and leave the rest alone. I'd rather tell you a repair will do, or that it can wait, than sell you a new wall you don't need.
Rebuilding makes sense when a wall leans, the footing under it has moved, or cracks keep coming back through new mortar. Patching a wall like that only buys time, so I'll show you what I'm seeing and tell you plainly which way I'd go.
Why hire a nearby mason for Goleta work
We're a masonry contractor based in Santa Barbara, and Goleta is a short drive away, so I come out to look at your job myself. I started this business in 2017 after learning the trade beside older masons, and I still work on the jobs with our crew.
That matters more with masonry than people expect, because a lot can go wrong between the estimate and the work. When one person bids a job and someone else builds it, details like the mortar color or where water drains off a wall can get missed. When the person who looked at your wall is also laying the brick, what we talked about in your yard is what gets built.
Straight answers for Goleta homeowners
I grew up on a farm, where you fixed a fence so it stayed fixed, and I still work that way on your wall. We cover plants and paving near the work, keep the site picked up and let you know when we'll be there. I'll explain what we found and what we did in plain words. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
You'll hear what needs doing now, what can wait, and why, from the person who'll be on the job with the crew.
Call about your Goleta masonry job
Call (805) 456-2871 or send a few photos through the form, so I know what I'm walking up to before I come out.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Goleta job
Tell us your address, what you're seeing and how to reach you, and we'll reply within one business day to set up my visit. The estimate is free, with no obligation.
Goleta masonry questions, answered
How do I find out if my masonry project needs a permit in Goleta?
Ask the City of Goleta's Building and Safety Division, because it's where building permits in the city come from. The city's online map shows whether your address is inside city limits. Before work starts, we confirm which office covers your address, and if a permit is needed we handle the application and meet the inspector.
Do I need a permit to repair a driveway apron or sidewalk in Goleta?
Yes, work in the public right of way, the city's land along the street, needs an Encroachment Permit from the city's Public Works Department before it starts. The city's list includes sidewalk, curb, gutter and driveway apron repair, along with trenching in the street. If your paver driveway or walkway runs out to the street, we'll look at where your side ends during the estimate.
How do I get a permit for a dumpster on my street in Goleta?
A dumpster or roll-off box in the public right of way needs an Encroachment Permit before it's delivered, and either you or the hauler gets it. Some haulers handle it themselves and some make the customer apply, so check with the hauler first. Hauling a big load of dirt or broken concrete within city limits, past a size the city sets, also takes a Haul Permit.
What licenses does a masonry contractor need to work in Goleta?
A contractor needs a state license from the Contractors State License Board, and a City Business License from the city's Finance Department to work inside Goleta city limits. The board licenses and regulates construction work across California. We're licensed and fully insured.
How much can a contractor ask for up front on a home project in California?
The state license board says a contractor can't ask for or take a down payment of more than $1,000 or 10 percent of the total contract price, whichever is less. That rule covers all home improvement projects, so it applies to a wall or chimney job in Goleta too.
How much does masonry repair cost in Goleta?
There's no single price, because it comes down to how much wall or chimney is involved, how much old mortar or broken material has to come out and how hard your brick or stone is to match. Tight access, hauling off old material and work that reaches the sidewalk or apron, with the permit step that brings, can add to it. The on-site estimate gives you your own figure.
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