Masonry Contractor in Fortuna Foothills, AZ - Yard Walls, Brick Repair and Walkways
J&L Yuma Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Fortuna Foothills, AZ. We repair cracked brick and worn mortar, and we build new block yard walls, retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homeowners here.
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Fortuna Foothills homes as we see them on our jobs
Most of the calls we get from Fortuna Foothills come from homeowners who've spotted crumbling mortar or a cracked block wall, or who finally want the yard wall, walkway or outdoor kitchen they've been putting off. We're a masonry contractor based in Yuma, AZ, and we've been doing this work since 2013. The houses here look a lot like the ones we work on in Yuma and San Luis, with block yard walls, brick planters and stone trim around homes of every age.
Some lots are getting their first wall or walkway, and others have walls that have been standing for years. That changes the job, because new work on bare ground is mostly about the base, and work on an older house is mostly about matching what's already there.
Masonry services for Fortuna Foothills homes
Foundation repair
If a crack climbs from the slab into a block or brick wall, we check the footing first, because a patch over a moving footing just cracks again.
Chimney repair
Loose brick or cracked mortar near the top of a chimney is worth catching early, so we rebuild the damaged rows before pieces start falling onto the roof.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing grinds out worn mortar across a whole wall and packs in fresh mortar, which makes sense when the brick is sound but the joints are sandy all over.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks on a front wall or planter get cut out and replaced one at a time, matched closely to what's already there.
Driveway pavers
Pavers set on a well-packed base give you a driveway that can be lifted and relaid in one spot if a section settles, instead of cracking like a slab.
Retaining wall construction
On sloped lots, a retaining wall holds the soil back, and we build it with drainage behind it so trapped water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
For older brick or stone that's stained, cracked and worn in places, restoration repairs the whole face so the house keeps its look rather than looking patched.
Fireplace installation
A new indoor or patio fireplace in brick or stone gives a living room or back yard a gathering spot, and we plan the firebox and chimney first.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin layer of stone set over block or framed walls, dresses up a plain house front or column without rebuilding the wall.
Concrete block walls
A block yard wall gives you privacy and marks the lot line, and it starts with a footing sized for the wall's height, because that's what keeps it straight.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a garage, we lay the block foundation walls the framing sits on, filled and reinforced so the new room starts level and square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
A built-in grill counter in block, brick or stone turns a patio into a place to cook, and we set it on a footing so it stays level.
Walkway construction
A brick, paver or stone walkway from the driveway to the front door or side gate gives firm footing, laid on a packed base so it stays flat.
Brick wall installation
A brick garden wall or planter out front gives a house a finished edge, and we lay it on a footing with joints pressed smooth to shed water.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits columns, wall caps, steps and fire pits, and since every stone is different, we fit each one by hand to keep the joints tight.
Brick pointing
When only a few joints on a yard wall or around a window have cracked, pointing fills just those with matched mortar so the repair blends in.
Get a free masonry estimate for your Fortuna Foothills home
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day. I'll come out myself, walk the job with you and write up a free estimate at your property, with no pressure to book.
(928) 271-5129- Based in
- Yuma, AZ 85364
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–10 PM
Working in Fortuna Foothills: permits, licenses and what sets the price
The office we deal with on Fortuna Foothills jobs is the Yuma County Department of Development Services, which issues residential building permits for new homes, remodels and additions, and its list of covered work includes fences and walls. A permitted job usually can't start until the permit is issued, and it has to pass the county's inspections as it goes, so those steps are part of your schedule along with the masonry. Before you hire anyone for work like that, check that they're licensed with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, and know that the county keeps business license rules among its ordinances too. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and set up the inspections, and I tell you what to expect before we start.
Price here mostly follows the size of the job, what we find once the old mortar or the base is opened up, whether new work has to match older brick, block or stone, and how easy it is to get material and a mixer into your yard. The schedule turns on those same things plus any permit steps, and the estimate I write after walking your place is where you get your own figure. We do the same work in Somerton and the other cities around Yuma, with the same crew and the same habit of explaining things as we go.
Yard walls and worn mortar on Fortuna Foothills homes
A block wall around the yard carries its own weight on a narrow footing, so when the ground under one end settles or water collects along the base, the wall shows it as a stair-step crack through the mortar or a lean you can see from the street. When I come out for one of those, I dig down at the base and look at the footing first, because the fix for a footing that moved is different from the fix for a cracked block, and I'll tell you which one you've got before we price anything. Retaining walls get the same look, plus a check on whether there's drainage behind them, since soil that stays wet pushes harder.
On brick, the mortar joints wear out long before the brick does, and that's how it's meant to work, because mortar is the softer part that gives. When those joints turn sandy or open up, we rake them out and repoint them, packing fresh mortar into the cleaned joints with a mix that's no harder than the brick so the brick doesn't take the damage next time.
How a masonry job in Fortuna Foothills runs with us
Here's how it goes from your first call to the last walk-through, so you know who you'll talk to and what you'll have in hand at each stage.
Call or send a message
Call (928) 271-5129 or fill out the form and tell us what you're seeing, since a photo of the crack or the spot for a new wall helps. We'll set a time for me to come out that fits your day.
Walk the job with me
I come out myself, look at the wall, the joints and the footing with you, and explain what I see and what likely caused it. Then I write up the estimate, so you have a price in hand before you decide anything.
Permits, inspections and the build
When the job needs a permit, we handle the application and book the inspections, and county Building Safety gives next business day service on requests called in before 4:00 pm on weekdays, so we plan each stage around that. My crew and I do the work together, and you don't need to be home unless you want to be.
Wrap up and walk through
As each stage wraps up, I tell you what comes next, and at the end we clean up and walk the finished work with you. Our promise on it is plain and simple, your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Questions about masonry work in Fortuna Foothills
Do I need a permit for a new block wall or a remodel in Fortuna Foothills?
Very likely, because Yuma County's residential building permit covers remodels and additions on existing homes, and its list names fences and walls, garage or carport conversions, porch enclosures, patio covers and demolition. Repair work isn't spelled out the same way, so I check it with the county for your job before we start.
How much does a block wall or brick repair cost in Fortuna Foothills?
Your cost comes down mostly to whether we're repairing what's there or rebuilding it, and which material you pick. Repointing a section or swapping out a few bricks costs far less than tearing down and relaying a wall, and plain block usually runs less than brick, with natural stone above both. Taller walls need a bigger footing and more steel, so the written estimate I give you after walking the job is the number to go by.
How do I book a building inspection for my Fortuna Foothills project?
You can request one from Yuma County Building Safety online or by calling (928) 817-5196, and you'll need the address, the type of inspection and your contact information. The cutoff for next-day service is in our steps above, and on our permitted jobs we book the inspections for you.
How do I check the status of my building permit in Yuma County?
You can check it on the county's Development Services site, the same place owners apply for permits and schedule, view or cancel inspections. The county's Building Safety FAQ also covers when a permit applies and what to know about contractors, and on our jobs I keep you posted on where the permit stands.
Can an unlicensed handyman do a small masonry job in Arizona?
Only casual or minor work where the total contract price, labor and materials together, comes to less than $1,000. That exemption ends if the job needs a local building permit, is part of a bigger project, or gets split into smaller pieces to stay under the limit, and someone advertising that kind of work only qualifies if the ad says "not a licensed contractor."
What building code does Yuma County use for new walls and additions?
Yuma County uses the International Building Code with its own county amendments, and that's what the inspector checks a permitted job against. On a wall or a foundation, we size the footing, the steel and the height to it before we dig, so the inspection isn't where we find out something's off.
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A crack caught while it's still small is usually a repair rather than a rebuild, so it pays to have it looked at now.