Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 509-3392
Palo Alto Concrete & Masonry repairs, restores, and builds masonry for homeowners across the Bay Area. From cracked foundations to custom outdoor kitchens, we handle it all with licensed craftspeople and a written warranty on every job.
Palo Alto Concrete & Masonry is a full-service masonry contractor based in Palo Alto, CA, solving structural and cosmetic masonry problems for homeowners across 12 cities in the Bay Area. Whether you are dealing with a shifting foundation, a failing chimney, or aging brick that has weathered too many California winters, we have the crew and the expertise to fix it right. We offer 16 masonry services under one roof - from tuckpointing and brick repair to retaining walls and outdoor kitchen builds.
Cracks in your foundation getting wider? We stabilize shifting foundations before small problems become structural emergencies.
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Water staining or mortar gaps on your chimney? We repair liners, crowns, and masonry so your fireplace is safe to use.
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Crumbling mortar joints invite water and weaken your wall. We remove old mortar and repack joints so your masonry holds for another generation.
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Spalling bricks or stair-step cracks? We match original mortar and materials so repairs blend in and hold up through Bay Area winters.
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Cracked or uneven driveway? Professionally installed pavers add curb appeal and handle heavy daily traffic for decades.
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Soil erosion threatening your yard or hillside? A properly engineered retaining wall holds the ground in place and keeps drainage problems away.
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Faded, cracked, or failing exterior masonry? Restoration brings aging brick and stone back to its original strength and appearance.
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Want a wood-burning or gas fireplace that actually works well? We build custom masonry fireplaces designed for your space.
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Stone veneer transforms a plain exterior into a standout facade. We install it cleanly so it lasts and looks authentic.
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Need a durable perimeter wall or privacy barrier? Concrete block walls are built to last and cost less to maintain than wood.
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A solid concrete block foundation gives your structure stable footing. We install them to California code with proper drainage in mind.
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Dreaming of cooking outside? We build masonry outdoor kitchens that handle heat, weather, and heavy use year after year.
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Cracked or heaving walkway? We build level, well-drained paths in brick, stone, or concrete that stay safe in wet weather.
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Whether it is a garden wall or a property boundary, a well-built brick wall adds character and value to any property.
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Natural stone adds a timeless, high-end look. We work with granite, limestone, and local stone to build features that last.
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Recessed or missing mortar joints let water in fast. Brick pointing seals those gaps before your wall takes on water damage.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or the contact form. We will ask a few questions about what you are seeing - cracks, sticking doors, damaged masonry - and schedule a free on-site visit. We respond within 1 business day.
We come to your property, show you exactly what we find, and explain what is causing it. No guesswork and no pressure. Within a few days you get a written estimate that breaks down the work and the cost clearly.
Once you approve the estimate, we handle permits, scheduling, and the work itself. When the job is done we walk you through the completed project and leave you with documentation of everything that was done.
We hold a California C-29 Masonry Contractor license and carry full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Every project is properly permitted and documented.
We have been working in this community since 2016. We know the local building codes, the clay soil conditions, and the older homes in neighborhoods like Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto.
Every estimate is free, written, and itemized before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay. No verbal ballparks, no surprise charges once the job starts.
We back our work in writing. Quality tuckpointing and mortar work is designed to last 20 to 30 years. If something is not right, we come back and make it right.
Ready to talk about your project? Call us at (650) 509-3392 or request a free estimate online.
"They came out within the week, showed us exactly where the crack was coming from, and explained the soil issue driving it. The work took two days and passed city inspection on the first visit. Our doors open smoothly again."
James R., Palo Alto - Foundation Repair
"After a rainy December, we had water showing up near the firebox. The crew found failed flashing and cracked crown mortar, repaired both, and cleaned up completely. No more water, and the estimate matched the final invoice."
Sandra M., Menlo Park - Chimney Repair
"Our old concrete driveway was cracked badly from tree roots and soil movement. The new paver driveway looks great and the installation took three days as promised. Neighbors keep asking who did the work."
Kevin T., Mountain View - Driveway Pavers
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward. After you submit the form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(650) 509-3392Palo Alto Concrete & Masonry is based in Palo Alto, CA and serves 12 cities across the greater Bay Area, including Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and Menlo Park. We aim to schedule initial consultations within the same week for most locations in our service area.
Helpful information - no sales pitch. For technical standards on masonry construction and maintenance, the Brick Industry Association publishes free technical notes used by contractors across the country.
The expansive clay soil under much of the Santa Clara Valley swells with winter rain and shrinks in summer heat. That seasonal movement pushes up on concrete slabs from below, causing cracking even on relatively new surfaces.
Hairline cracks in drywall are usually harmless settling. Cracks wider than a pencil, stair-step cracks at wall corners, or gaps that are growing over months are worth having inspected before the next rainy season.
Both can work well. Pavers handle soil movement better because each unit can shift slightly without cracking the whole surface. Concrete costs less upfront but may need more repairs over time on expansive clay soils.
Mortar is a softer material than brick by design - it absorbs movement and stress so the bricks do not crack. That softness means it erodes over 20 to 30 years. Replacing worn mortar is always cheaper than replacing damaged brick.
Yes. Homes built before 1960 typically used lime-based mortar that is softer than modern cement mixes. Using the wrong mortar on an older home can crack the surrounding bricks. Always ask a contractor how they match the mortar mix.
Mature trees in neighborhoods like Crescent Park can push roots under driveways, walkways, and even foundation footings. Root intrusion is one of the more common causes of uneven pavers and cracked concrete in older Palo Alto yards.
Palo Alto Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Palo Alto, CA, serving 12 cities across the greater Bay Area since 2016.
We hold a California C-29 Masonry Contractor license, issued by the California Contractors State License Board, and carry full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job.
Over the years we have completed projects ranging from single-day tuckpointing repairs to multi-week retaining wall and foundation jobs across 16 different masonry service categories.
Masonry problems almost never get better on their own. A crack that costs a few hundred dollars to fill today can become a thousand-dollar repair by next spring after water gets in and expands through the winter.
Homes in neighborhoods like Professorville may need design review approval before exterior masonry work. The National Park Service Preservation Briefs on repointing are the standard reference for matching historic mortar joints correctly.
After tuckpointing or brick repair, mortar joints should be uniform in depth, clean at the edges, and close in color to the original. Mortar smeared across the face of bricks is a sign of rushed work.
If you are unsure what your home needs, the easiest first step is a free on-site look. Call us at (650) 509-3392 and we will schedule a visit with no obligation to proceed.
Palo Alto is a compact city of roughly 65,000 residents in the heart of Silicon Valley, bordered by Stanford University to the west and the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve along San Francisco Bay. It is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a large share of owner-occupied homes and a strong culture of long-term property maintenance and improvement.
A significant portion of the housing stock was built before 1960, particularly in neighborhoods like Crescent Park, Old Palo Alto, and Professorville. Many of these homes feature Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and original brick chimneys and masonry walls that have not been serviced in decades. The city manages an active Urban Forest program to preserve the mature tree canopy that defines these neighborhoods - and those roots are one of the most common causes of cracked driveways and uneven walkways we see on jobs here.
The clay soils under much of Palo Alto swell with winter rain and shrink in summer heat, creating the seasonal foundation and hardscape movement that keeps masonry contractors busy throughout the year. We have been working in this community since 2016, and we know what to expect from both the soil and the older homes it sits under.
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Palo Alto Concrete & Masonry
526 Coleridge Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
team@paloaltoconcreteandmasonry.com
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