Masonry built to hold up to everyday life in Cupertino, CA
D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, stone and concrete work for homeowners, and we look for why a problem started before we fix the part you can see.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Masonry work we take on in Cupertino
Brick and chimney repair for older homes
We find what let water in, replace the bricks and joints that need it and leave sound original work alone, so the repair blends in and holds.
New walls and paving for yards and driveways
We dig out, pack a firm base and build retaining walls, garden walls, walkways and paver driveways that drain properly and stay level under daily use.
Have a project around the house in mind?
Bring photos, the crack or leak that's been bothering you, or a rough idea of the wall you want, and ask us for an estimate.
Masonry and concrete work in Cupertino, CA
D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry handles masonry repair and new building across Cupertino, from cracked foundations and loose chimneys to worn mortar that needs tuckpointing. Price moves with the size of the job, the material and access, and the schedule turns on whether a permit is needed. I come out myself and put your figure in a written estimate.
Foundation repair
Seeing cracks in your foundation or a door that sticks? We find what's moving the house, often water or drainage, before we repair the concrete or block.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
We rebuild cracked chimney crowns, the concrete cap up top, replace flaking brick and repoint loose joints to keep water out of the chimney and the house.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
What is tuckpointing? We grind out worn mortar and pack in new mortar matched to your brick, with a fine line that makes old walls look crisp again.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
Cracked or crumbling bricks let water into a wall. We cut out the bad ones and set matching brick, leaving the sound original work in place.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a deep, compacted base with firm edging, so the pavers stay put under your cars and a broken one can be swapped out.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Need to hold back a slope or level the yard? We build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water is usually what pushes a wall over.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For older brick and stone homes, restoration means repairing joints, replacing failed bricks and stones and cleaning gently, so the house keeps its original character instead of looking patched.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces, from the firebox where the fire sits to the hearth and surround, and tie them into the framing and chimney properly.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin stone face for walls. We set it over a moisture barrier and wire mesh so water drains out, not into the framing.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Concrete block walls suit property lines, yards and outbuildings. We set them on a poured footing and add steel and grout where the wall needs strength.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Building an addition or a new structure? We lay foundation block walls on proper footings, reinforced and grouted, as the base your framing sits on.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Outdoor kitchen masonry means the islands, grill surrounds and counters, which we build in block, brick or stone on a solid slab so they stay level.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
A good walkway is sloped slightly to shed water and set on a packed base. We build them in brick, pavers, stone or concrete.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
We lay new brick walls for gardens, entries and property lines on a proper footing, with joints tooled to shed water and brick picked to suit your house.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits walls, steps and columns. We fit each stone by hand and set it in mortar softer than the stone, so the joints take the wear.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
Sandy, recessed or missing mortar lets water into brick walls. We rake out the worn joints and refill them with fresh mortar so the wall sheds water again.
Learn more about Brick pointing
Find the cause. Then fix it.
D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry is the masonry business I started in 2013, after years of framing houses and learning the trade from an older mason who made me redo a joint until it was right. We're based in Cupertino, licensed and fully insured, and we take on 16 kinds of brick, stone and concrete work. You can read more about me and our crew, and how we look at a job before we touch it.
The same person, start to finish
I write your estimate, and I'm on site while the work gets done.
The cause found first
We find what started the problem so new work doesn't sit on an old one.
Only the repair you need
We fix the joints and bricks that need it and leave good original work alone.
Thinking about the whole house
Years of framing taught me how chimneys, foundations and stone faces tie into a house.
Examples of masonry work
Look through these examples of brick, stone and concrete work to get a feel for finishes, patterns and materials before we talk about yours.
Want to get your project started?
It takes one call or a short form to start, if you're planning a new wall or looking at a crack right now.
Request an estimate
Tell us about the job in the estimate form and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out, look it over and give you a free written estimate.
Call us first
Call (669) 215-2127 and tell us what you're seeing or planning, and we'll set a time for me to come out, with no obligation to hire us.
Based in Cupertino, working nearby
D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry is based in Cupertino, California, and works across the cities around it, including Sunnyvale and Saratoga. The 12 cities listed here each have their own page, and we work in others nearby too, so ask if yours isn't on the list.
Questions homeowners ask us
How much does masonry work cost in Cupertino?
There's no single price, because cost depends on the size of the job, the material and how hard the spot is to reach, and I'd rather see it than guess. Repairs also turn on how much damage sits behind what you can see, and new walls and paving on length, height and what the ground underneath needs. If the job needs a permit, the city's fees and review time come into it too.
Do you charge for a masonry estimate in Cupertino?
No, estimates are free, done at your property and come with no obligation to hire us. I come out myself, look the job over and give it to you in writing, with what we'll do and why.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Cupertino?
Often, yes, because Cupertino's Building Division requires a permit for any alteration or construction not on its exempt list, and at a single-family home that list is short. If you're not sure about your project, ask and we'll check with the city. Work found under way without a permit has to stop until one is issued, and the permit fees are doubled.
How long does plan review take for a project in Cupertino?
The city reports an average of 20 to 30 business days for the first plan review, and 10 to 20 business days for each review after that. Small projects can go through counter plan review, where a permit can be issued the same day if the plans are complete. When a job needs a permit, we handle the application and plan our start around the review.
Does a masonry contractor need a license in California?
Yes, California's Contractors State License Board requires a license whenever a job needs a building permit, uses any additional workers or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. The City of Cupertino also requires contractors working in the city to hold a city business license, and it won't schedule a final inspection until the contractor and every sub has one. It's fair to ask any contractor you're considering about both.
What happens after I say yes to a masonry estimate?
We put the job on the schedule, and the work is done by me and our crew of masons. I check the work as it goes, and we clean up before we leave.
Should I repair my old brick or replace it?
Usually repair, because many old brick walls only need the damaged joints and bricks fixed, and sound original work is better left alone. Replacing good brick costs you more and rarely matches as well. If water or a weak backing behind the wall means a bigger fix comes first, I'll tell you before we lay a single brick.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Ask me at the estimate what that means for your project, and I'll explain it plainly.
Want a straight answer on your project?
Ask for an estimate and I'll come out, look it over and put what we'll do and why in writing.
Tell us the job. Get it in writing.
Tell us what you're seeing or planning and which city you're in, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to look, then give you a free written estimate with no obligation to hire us.