Top-Rated Masonry Contractor in Ventura CA - Solid Repairs and Walls That Match Your Home
A&B Ventura Concrete and Masonry fixes cracked brick and crumbling mortar joints for homes in Ventura and nearby cities like Oxnard and Ojai. We also build retaining walls for sloped yards and repair brick chimneys on older houses.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Masonry contractor services in Ventura, CA
A&B Ventura Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Ventura, CA, and our 16 services cover brick, block, stone and concrete work, from loose mortar and cracked chimneys to new walls, walkways and paver driveways. The price mostly turns on how much damage sits behind what you can see, which brick or stone we have to match and how hard the spot is to reach. The schedule usually depends on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit and inspections first. When I come out for your estimate, I'll write up what I'd do and why, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
Foundation repair
Seeing a crack in a block or brick foundation? We find what's causing it, then repair the masonry so the fix holds, not just the surface.
Chimney repair
We repair cracked chimney caps, loose brick and worn mortar for homeowners who've found bits of brick on the roof or a leak near the chimney.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means grinding out tired mortar joints and packing in fresh mortar matched to the old color, so an older brick wall sheds water again and looks even.
Brick repair
What if only a few bricks are cracked or flaking? We cut those out and set in replacements matched in size and color, so the patch doesn't show.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a packed gravel base, for homeowners who want a driveway that looks finished and can be repaired one paver at a time.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls that hold back soil on a sloped yard, with drainage behind them so water isn't left pressing on the wall.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone homes, restoration means cleaning, replacing worn mortar and repairing walls and steps with matching materials, so the house keeps its original look.
Fireplace installation
Our crew builds brick and stone fireplaces, inside the house or out on the patio, sized to fit the room or yard you have in mind.
Stone veneer installation
What's stone veneer? It's thin stone set over an existing wall, so a chimney, porch or house front gets the look of stone without a solid stone wall.
Concrete block walls
We build concrete block walls along property lines and yard edges, with steel and grout inside where the wall needs it, for homeowners who want privacy that lasts.
Foundation block wall installation
Adding a room or a garage? We lay the block foundation walls it sits on, set on footings and reinforced so the structure above starts straight and level.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
For an outdoor kitchen, we build the block or brick base, counter supports and grill surround, then finish them in stone, stucco or brick to go with your house.
Walkway construction
A walkway in brick, pavers, stone or concrete gives you a path to the door or garden, laid on a packed base so it sits flat and drains.
Brick wall installation
Want a brick garden wall, planter or entry pillars? We lay new brick walls in a size, color and joint style that sit well beside your house.
Stone masonry
Our crew fits natural stone by hand into walls, steps, columns and borders, for a yard or entry that looks solid and natural.
Brick pointing
Mortar crumbling out of the joints? Pointing packs fresh mortar into those gaps so water stays out and a small fix doesn't turn into loose brick.
Why homeowners hire us for masonry work
Most people call us about crumbling joints, a cracked wall or a project they've been planning for a while. Here's how we handle that work, and why it matters for your house.
The owner sees every job
I look at every job myself, find what's actually wrong under the surface and run the work on site, so what we agree on at the estimate is what gets built.
Plain answers before you sign
Ask all the questions you want. We'll explain what we see in plain words, because I'd rather explain something twice than have you sign off on work you don't understand.
New work that matches the old
We match brick size, stone and mortar color to what's already on your house, so a repair or an addition fits in instead of standing out.
Clear paperwork and returned calls
I ran a small business before this one, so you get clear paperwork, calls returned and updates as the job moves along. Have a question first? Call (805) 507-9163.
Our process from first call to final walk-through
Here's how a job runs once you reach out, starting with a reply within one business day and a free estimate at your property.
Call or send the form
Call (805) 507-9163 or use our contact page and tell us what you've noticed, whether it's crumbling joints, a cracked wall or a project you've been planning. We reply to every call and message within one business day and set a time for me to come out.
Walk the job together
I come out, look at the job with you and answer your questions before I write anything up. Then you get a written estimate that says what we'd do and why. It's free, there's no obligation, and you can take your time deciding.
Permits, then the work
Once you're ready, we line up any permits the job needs and set a start date. Our crew of experienced masons does the work, and I'm on site running it and checking it as it goes, so I see each stage before the next one covers it.
Final walk-through
When the masonry is finished, our crew cleans up and I walk the job with you. That's your time to look closely, ask about anything you see and make sure it matches what we agreed on at the estimate.
Tell us about your masonry project
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your property. I'll come out, look at the job with you and write up what I'd do and why, with no obligation.
(805) 507-9163- Based in
- Ventura, CA 93001
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Brick, block and stone work
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About A&B Ventura Concrete and Masonry
A&B Ventura Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Ventura, CA, started in 2021 after I spent years running a small landscaping business and then learned the trade under an older mason. We're fully licensed and insured, and we work in Ventura and the cities around it, with a page on this site for 12 of them. Satisfaction guaranteed. You can read more about how we got started and how we work.
- services
- 16
- service areas
- 12
- founded
- 2021
- 5 years in business
Masonry work in Ventura, our home city
Ventura is where we're based, and building permits for homes in the city go through the City of Ventura's Permit Services office, where you'll need a Ventura OPS account to apply online. It's the office we check with on a job before we start, and it's worth knowing the counter is closed every Friday.
Around town, Olivas Adobe Historical Park is a historic site with weekend tours and seasonal events, Arroyo Verde Park has hiking trails and picnic tables, and the Ventura Botanical Gardens look out over the coastline and the Channel Islands. Across Ventura we're called for worn mortar on older brick, cracked garden walls and new walkways and retaining walls, and we do the same work in the cities around it.
Cities we serve around Ventura
A&B Ventura Concrete and Masonry is based in Ventura, CA, and works across the cities around it, including Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. Twelve of them have their own page below, and if your city isn't listed, call and ask.
Questions about masonry work in Ventura
What affects the cost of brick and stone repair in Ventura?
Cost depends mostly on whether the problem stops at what you can see or runs deeper. A few cracked bricks on a garden wall are a small job, while a chimney or a wall that's moving often needs work underneath first. Fixing the cause can cost more up front, but it saves you paying for the same patch twice.
Is a masonry estimate free in Ventura?
Yes, every estimate is free, done at your property and comes with no obligation. I walk the job with you, answer your questions and write up what I'd do and why, so you can compare it fairly with any other bid.
How soon can a masonry job start in Ventura?
The start date mostly depends on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit, and we set it with you once you've approved the estimate. A small repair can usually be scheduled sooner than work that has to go through the city's plan review first.
Is A&B Ventura Concrete and Masonry licensed and insured?
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured. If you'd like to go over the paperwork, ask at your estimate and I'll walk you through it.
Do you handle permits and inspections for masonry work?
Yes, when a job needs a permit, we check with the city or county office that covers your address, handle the application and set up the inspections. If it isn't clear whether your job needs one, we ask that office before we start, so you're not left guessing.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, satisfaction guaranteed. I want you to understand what we built and why before we call a job finished, so if something doesn't look right to you, tell me and we'll talk it through.
When does a brick wall need repointing?
A brick wall usually needs repointing when the mortar is crumbling, sandy to the touch or sitting back from the face of the brick. Catching it then keeps water out and the bricks tight. If the joints are only lightly worn, I'll tell you it can wait.
Who issues building permits in Ventura, CA?
The city's Permit Services office issues building permits for homes in Ventura. It handles simple permits without plans for work like re-roofs and water heaters, and complex permits with plan review for additions, new construction and adding or removing walls. Inspection requests have to reach the city the business day before the inspection is needed.
Ventura, CA
Ready to talk about masonry work in Ventura?
Small mortar and brick problems are easier to fix before water gets behind them, so call (805) 507-9163 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day.