R&L Lancaster Concrete and MasonryR&L Lancaster Concrete and Masonry

Masonry Contractor in Lake Los Angeles - Walls and Repairs Built for Desert Frost

R&L Lancaster Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Lake Los Angeles, CA, where we repair and build block walls, brick and stone, chimneys, fireplaces, walkways and pavers for homeowners, landlords and property managers.

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Service area
Lake Los Angeles, CA
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(661) 952-4077

Homes and open lots across Lake Los Angeles

Lake Los Angeles is unincorporated, so the County of Los Angeles acts as the local government out here instead of a city hall. Most of the houses we work on sit on wide desert lots with plenty of open ground around them, and many were built simply, with block walls, slab driveways and a chimney that gets real use in winter.

We're a masonry contractor based in Lancaster, CA, and we do the same work nearby in Sun Village, Palmdale and out to California City. What shapes most jobs here is the ground. Sandy soil drains fast but shifts when water collects against a footing, and wind pushes grit into any open joint, so I look at how a wall or slab sits and where the water goes before we touch the brick or block.

Our services in Lake Los Angeles, CA

  • Concrete block walls

    Open lots here mean long block walls on the property line, where wind and sand find any weak joint. We set the footing on solid ground and grout and reinforce the cells.

  • Fireplace installation

    Winter nights out here get cold enough that a fireplace earns its keep. For fireplace installation, we build the firebox and surround in brick or stone and plan the chimney run before anything is set.

  • Chimney repair

    Desert wind and hard freezes crack chimney crowns and loosen mortar near the roofline, where you can't see it from the yard. We find where the water gets in and fix that, not just the crack.

  • Brick pointing

    Sun and cold nights wear mortar joints sandy and recessed, letting water into the wall. We grind out the loose mortar and repack the joints with a mix matched to your brick.

  • Driveway pavers

    Many driveways here are gravel or older concrete on sandy ground that moves when water sits on it. We lay pavers on a packed base, so a low spot can be lifted and reset.

  • Foundation repair

    On sandy desert soil, water pooling against a house can settle part of the footing and crack the block or slab above it. I find where that water comes from before we repair anything.

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What happens when you call us about a job in Lake Los Angeles

  1. Call or send us a message

    Call (661) 952-4077 or fill out the form with what you're seeing, a leaning wall, a cracked chimney or a project you're planning. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out to your place.

  2. I come out and look

    I walk the job with you and work out what's behind the problem, not just the crack you can see. You get a written estimate in plain words that says what we'd do and why, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.

  3. We handle permits and work

    If the job needs a permit, we apply for it with the County as your contractor and set up the inspections, which the County wants started within 12 months of the permit and every 6 months after that to keep it active. Our own crew does the work, and I check in while it's underway.

  4. We walk the finished job

    When the crew is done, I walk the job with you, show you what we did and answer whatever you want to ask, as many times as you need. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.

Lake Los Angeles masonry questions

How do I get a building permit for masonry work in Lake Los Angeles?

Because Lake Los Angeles is unincorporated, building permits come from LA County Public Works, not a city. The County's Service Locator finds the Building and Safety office for your address, and the County says to call or email that office to ask what your project needs. I check with that office as part of putting your estimate together.

Do I need a permit to build a block wall or fireplace in Lake Los Angeles?

Often you do, because the County's permit list includes fireplaces, retaining walls, patios and taller fences, and it covers repairs and replacements as well as new building. Whether your exact job needs one is something I settle with the County's Building and Safety office before we start, so you're not guessing.

Does a masonry contractor need a license to work in Lake Los Angeles, CA?

Yes, for most jobs. California's Contractors State License Board says anyone contracting for work that needs a building permit, uses employees, or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined must hold a current, valid state license. We're licensed and fully insured.

How much can a contractor ask for as a down payment in California?

No more than $1,000, and on smaller contracts the state limit is lower still, since it's tied to the contract price. Any other payments have to be written into the contract and tied to work finished or materials delivered, so what you pay tracks what's been done.

What causes block walls and chimneys to crack in Lake Los Angeles?

Freezing is a big part of it, since frost and below-freezing temperatures are common up the road at Saddleback Butte, with the odd snow, and water that soaks into a joint expands when it freezes and pries the masonry apart. Settling on sandy ground is the other usual cause, so I check the footing and the drainage before picking a repair. We also plan mortar and concrete work around hard freezes, because fresh work that freezes before it cures can fail early.

How much does masonry work cost in Lake Los Angeles?

The price comes down to the size of the job, how deep and wide the footing has to be, how much old block or brick comes out, and whether the County requires a permit and inspections. Long walls on open lots and repairs where the cause is below the surface cost more than a simple repoint, and plain block costs less than brick or stone facing. The schedule mostly turns on the permit and the weather, and I give you your own figure in writing after I've seen the job.

A free on-site estimate for your Lake Los Angeles job

We reply to every call or message within one business day and set a time for me to come out to Lake Los Angeles. I look at the job, answer your questions and give you a free written estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.

Call
(661) 952-4077
Email
info@lancasterconcreteandmasonry.com
Location
Lancaster, CA 93534
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM

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Get your Lake Los Angeles project looked at

A crack caught before winter is usually a smaller repair than one that has opened through a few freezes, so call (661) 952-4077 or send the form.

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