D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry contractor in Campbell, CA - brick, stone and chimney work that fixes the cause

D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Cupertino, CA, repairing brick, stone and chimneys and building walls, walkways and paver driveways for homeowners in Campbell. I come out to every job myself.

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Masonry work for Campbell homes

Campbell is a short drive from our base in Cupertino. A lot of the houses we work on there are older homes near downtown or single-story houses on modest lots, mixed in with apartments and small shops. The calls look a lot like the ones we get from Saratoga and Los Gatos next door, and we do the same work up in Los Altos. Mostly it's brick that's been patched one too many times, chimneys that need their tops rebuilt, and backyards ready for a new wall or walkway.

Older houses mean matching old brick and softer mortar instead of covering them with something new. Tighter lots mean we plan where the pallets, mixer and debris go before the first day, so your driveway and your neighbor's stay usable.

What we do for Campbell homeowners

What Campbell houses and yards need

On the older houses in Campbell, the mortar usually wears out long before the brick does, and once the joints open up, water gets in and starts cracking bricks and loosening chimney tops. Before we lay a single brick, I look for where the water is coming from, whether it's a cracked crown, missing flashing, which is the metal seal where a chimney meets the roof, or a downspout dumping against the wall, because new mortar over an open leak just fails again. Coming from framing, I also check what the brick is tied to, since a weak backing behind a veneer or chimney is something you want to hear about before the estimate, not after.

Out in the yard, most of what we fix is paving and low walls that were set on a thin or loose base, so they've sunk, tipped or heaved where roots got under them. We dig those out and pack a proper base instead of just resetting the top layer. The price on any of this moves with size, the material you pick, how much old work comes out and how easy it is to reach, and the schedule turns mostly on whether the city needs to review it first. Your written estimate lays out what we'll do and why for your job.

Get a written estimate for your Campbell project

Tell us your address and what's going on with your wall, chimney or paving, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out myself to look and leave you a free written estimate, with no obligation.

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Campbell masonry questions

How do I know if my wall needs a permit in Campbell?

In Campbell, a wall taller than 3 feet needs a building permit. Any wall or fence over 6 feet, or one that doesn't meet the city's fence standards, also needs a Fence Exception approved by the Planning Division before it can go ahead. The city's building department takes permit questions at (408) 866-2130, or ask us and we'll check with the city and handle the application if you need one.

Does a small shed or outdoor kitchen need a permit in Campbell?

The city doesn't require a building permit for an accessory structure under 120 square feet with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical hookups, but it still has to meet the city's standards for that kind of structure. Most outdoor kitchens we build have a gas line, a sink or power run to them, which takes them outside that exception. Ask before you settle on a design and we'll check with the city.

How long does it take to get a building permit in Campbell?

The city asks you to allow at least 4 to 6 weeks for the first plan review and 2 to 4 weeks for each review after that, though permits for fences, walls and small accessory structures can be issued at the counter or within 1 to 2 weeks. The longer reviews take time because plans go to building, planning, engineering and the county fire district at once. We plan our start around that review and keep the work moving, since an issued permit expires if 180 days go by without a passed inspection.

What hours can construction crews work in Campbell?

The city's construction hours are 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays, with no work on Sundays or state and federal holidays. We keep the loud parts, like cutting brick and running the mixer, inside those hours, which matters on close lots where the neighbors hear everything.

Does a masonry contractor need a Campbell business license?

Yes, on any job under a Campbell building permit, the city requires the contractor to hold a current City of Campbell business license for the whole time the work goes on. The contractor also has to keep their state license and bond in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. If you pull the permit yourself as an owner-builder, you sign disclosure forms with the application, and if the property is owned by an LLC, the city's guide says it can't act as owner-builder, so you'll need a licensed contractor.

What affects the cost of masonry work in Campbell?

Most of the price comes from how big the job is and what it's built from, and then from what has to come out first and what we find behind it. On older houses, matching the brick and mortar and fixing whatever let water in can add to it, and a permit adds the city's fees and review time. I'll walk the job with you and put it all in a written estimate, so you know what we'll do and why before you decide.

Have a wall or chimney to look at?

I come out, look at the cause and give you a written estimate of what we'll do and why.

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Other cities we work in

If your city has its own page, you'll find it here. If not, call (669) 215-2127 or send us the form, since we work in more places than these.