Masonry Contractor in Mojave, CA - Wall and Foundation Repairs That Fix the Cause
R&L Lancaster Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Lancaster, and we work in Mojave too. We repair and build block walls, foundations, chimneys, driveway pavers and walkways for homeowners, landlords and property managers.
- Service area
- Mojave, CA
- Call
- (661) 952-4077
Homes, rentals and open lots in Mojave
Mojave is a small desert community up Highway 14 from us, where it meets Highway 58. It's mostly single-story houses, a good number of rentals and a handful of shops and service businesses near the highways. Many of the calls we get there come from landlords and property managers as well as owners. That suits us fine, because I learned this trade doing upkeep on rental after rental.
It's the same Highway 14 corridor that runs south through Lancaster down to Acton, and we pass through Rosamond on the way up. Lots here tend to be wide and open, so block walls run long and driveways are often gravel or patched concrete. That means most of the real work sits in the footing and the base under the part you see.
Our services in Mojave, CA
Long block walls around open Mojave lots tend to crack or lean where the footing gave way. We dig down to find the cause, then repair or rebuild that section on a sound footing.
Older Mojave houses often show foundation trouble as a sticking door or a stepped crack in the low wall the house sits on. We find out what moved, then fix that before we patch the crack.
Many driveways here are gravel or tired concrete, and driveway pavers give you a firm surface you can repair one section at a time. We dig out, pack a solid base and lock the pavers in tight.
On wide lots the path from the driveway to the front door is often dirt or loose stepping stones. We build walkways in pavers, brick or concrete on a packed base so they sit level underfoot.
Older Mojave homes with wood-burning fireplaces often have loose bricks near the top or a cracked cap. We check the whole chimney, repair the cap and mortar, and tell you plainly what can wait.
Rentals here often carry years of quick patches on brick and block that never fixed the real problem. We take the old patching out and redo it properly, so the next tenant doesn't inherit the same crack.
Every service we offer
Foundation repair
Chimney repair
Tuckpointing
Brick repair
Driveway pavers
Retaining wall construction
Masonry restoration
Fireplace installation
Stone veneer installation
Concrete block walls
Foundation block wall installation
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Walkway construction
Brick wall installation
Stone masonry
Brick pointing
How it works when you call us about a Mojave job
Call or send a message
Call (661) 952-4077 or use the form and tell us what you're seeing at your Mojave address. We'll get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I walk the wall, foundation or driveway with you, figure out what's behind the problem and write you an estimate in plain words. The price mostly turns on how much there is and whether the footing or base needs work, and the schedule turns on that plus any county permit.
We get permits, then build
When a permit is needed, we apply with Kern County as your contractor and set up the inspections, and the county's review decides when we can start. Our own crew does the work, and I check in while it's underway.
We walk the finished job
I walk the finished work with you and show you what we did and why. You don't need to be home while the crew works, but I'd like you there for this part.
Mojave masonry questions
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Mojave, CA?
Kern County issues them through its building permit counter, because Mojave is an unincorporated community that the county serves rather than a city. The county is the office to ask whether your particular job needs a permit, and I check with them before we start. When one is needed, we apply as your contractor and set up the inspections.
How do I apply for a building permit in Kern County myself?
You start on the Kern County website, where the Apply For menu lists a building permit. If we're doing the job, you don't need to, since we file it as your contractor and you just keep the paperwork when it's done.
When does a masonry contractor need a California state license?
A contractor needs a license from the Contractors State License Board when the job needs a building permit, uses any extra workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials together. The state also says a bigger project can't be split into smaller pieces to stay under that $1,000 line, and a home improvement business has to be licensed before it bids. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm glad to walk you through what that covers.
How much does masonry work cost in Mojave, CA?
The cost of a masonry job in Mojave mostly comes down to how much wall, footing or paving is involved and what has to be torn out first. Fixing a footing that settled costs more than patching the crack it caused, and a full paver driveway costs more than resetting one sunken section. I put every part in the written estimate, and if the budget's tight I'll tell you which pieces can wait.
What causes block walls and foundations to crack in Mojave?
Ground movement is a common cause, because parts of Kern County have expansive and collapsible soils that can settle unevenly or press on footings and foundations. That's why I look at the footing and the ground, not just the crack. A fine crack in the mortar can often wait, but a stepped crack that keeps opening usually can't.
How do I plan a block wall or driveway on a Mojave lot with a septic system?
Start by finding where the tank and drain lines run, because many parts of Kern County have no city sewer and a private system in the yard is common. We mark it before we dig footings or set a paver base, so we can lay out the wall or driveway around it and keep heavy equipment off it.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Mojave property
Send the form or call, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to Mojave myself, look at what's behind the problem and write down what we'd do and why. There's no obligation to go ahead.
- Call
- (661) 952-4077
- Location
- Lancaster, CA 93534
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Plan your Mojave masonry project with us
If you own or manage more than one place in Mojave, mention it when you call so I can look at them all on the same trip.