D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry Contractor in Cupertino, CA - Repairs That Fix the Cause

D&R Cupertino Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Cupertino. We repair brick, stone and chimneys, and build walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes across the city, from older ranch houses to hillside lots.

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Our masonry work on Cupertino homes

Cupertino is where I started this business in 2013, and it's still where a lot of our calls come from. Most of the homes we work on are ranch and split-level houses from the decades after the war, on residential streets with mature trees, along with newer two-story rebuilds on the same lots. We see brick chimneys, block walls along back fences and concrete walks that have heaved over the years. The same mix carries on next door in Sunnyvale and up the hill in Saratoga.

The ground matters as much as the house. On the flatter blocks most calls are about settled walks, cracked patios and tired brick. On the sloped lots toward the hills, a wall is often holding back soil, and if water can't drain out from behind it, that water will push the wall over no matter how good the face looks.

Masonry services for Cupertino homes

What Cupertino houses and lots ask of masonry

Older brick and stone here usually fail the same way, from water. Mortar wears out of the joints, a crown cracks or flashing lets go, and then every rainy season pushes a little more water into the wall. I spent years framing houses before I took up masonry, so I look at what's behind the brick before we touch it, because repointing over wet backing or rotten wood just hides the problem for a few years. When we repair, we match the mortar to the old brick so the joints wear with the wall instead of against it.

The schedule often turns on the city before it turns on us. Whether your job needs a permit is a question for the city's Building Division, and when it does, we handle the application and plan our start around the review. The price comes down to how far the damage runs once it's open, how high and how hard to reach the work is, the materials you pick and whether we're matching something old. The written estimate spells out what we'll do and why, so you can see where the money goes.

Get a free written estimate for your Cupertino project

Tell us what you're seeing, where it is on the house and any permit questions you have. We reply within one business day, and I come out myself to give you a free estimate with no obligation.

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Questions Cupertino homeowners ask us

How do I know if my masonry project in Cupertino needs a permit?

Check the city's exempt list, because any construction or alteration that isn't on it needs a permit. At single-family homes, the list in the city's Building Division FAQ covers small one-story detached accessory structures kept clear of drains, utility easements and property-line setbacks, which doesn't describe most wall, chimney or foundation work. If work starts without a needed permit, it stops until one is issued and the permit fees double, so if you're not sure about your project, ask and we'll check with the city.

Does a masonry contractor need a Cupertino business license?

Yes, the city requires a business license from anyone doing business in Cupertino, contractors included, unless its code exempts them. The license carries an annual base fee of $185.00, and it matters to you because the city won't schedule a final inspection until the contractor and every subcontractor on the job holds one.

How long does plan review take for a permit in Cupertino?

The city reports that the first plan review averages 20 to 30 business days, and each later round averages 10 to 20 business days. Small projects can sometimes go through counter plan review, where a building permit can be issued the same day if the plans are complete. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and plan our start around the review.

How much does masonry work cost in Cupertino?

The price depends on the size of the job, the materials and what we find once it's open, so I give you a figure only after I've seen the work. Height and access, matching old brick or stone, and hidden damage behind a wall usually move it most, and a permit adds its own fees and time. The estimate comes in writing, with what we'll do and why.

Does a masonry contractor in California need a state license?

Yes, for most home jobs, because the California Contractors State License Board requires a license when a project needs a building permit, uses any additional workers or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials across one or more contracts. Most masonry jobs cross at least one of those lines. We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to ask about it when I come out.

How large a down payment can a contractor ask for in California?

On a home improvement job, the state licensing board says a contractor can't ask for or accept a down payment above $1,000 or a set percentage of the total contract price, whichever is less. That means the cap is lower on smaller jobs, and it covers home improvement contracts across California, masonry work in Cupertino included.

Have a wall or chimney to show us?

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

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