Solid masonry for the places you live and work in Gilroy, CA
Quality Gilroy Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, block and stone work, and we start by showing you what's really going on, like water getting into a wall, before you spend money.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Masonry work we do in Gilroy, CA
Quality Gilroy Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Gilroy, CA, and our 16 services cover two kinds of work: fixing the brick, block and stone you already have, and building new walls, walks and paver drives. Price mostly comes down to how much area there is, the material you pick, how easy the spot is to reach and whether we find damage underneath once the old work comes out. The schedule turns on the weather, getting materials in and whether the city or county has to issue a permit first. I'll walk the job with you and put your own figure in a written estimate.
Foundation repair
Seeing cracks in a block or brick foundation, or a step that's started to settle? We find what's moving the masonry and repair the damaged wall around it.
Chimney repair
We rebuild loose brick, worn joints and the cracked concrete cap on top of a chimney to keep water out of the stack and the rooms below.
Tuckpointing
What is tuckpointing? We rake out worn mortar, fill the joints to match the brick, then add a thin, crisp line, the look many older fronts started with.
Brick repair
Cracked, chipped or loose bricks let water into a wall. We cut out the damaged ones and set the closest match we can find in size and color.
Driveway pavers
We lay paver driveways on a dug-out, packed base, for homeowners who want a drive where one broken paver can be lifted and replaced.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls that hold back soil on sloped yards, with gravel and drainage behind them so water has a way out.
Masonry restoration
Is an older brick or stone house showing worn joints, stains and old patches? We repair it with mortar and brick matched to how it was built.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces in brick or stone, indoors or out on the patio, laid out with you around how you'll use the room.
Stone veneer installation
We set stone veneer, a thin layer of real or manufactured stone, on house fronts, columns and fireplaces for the look of stone without the weight.
Concrete block walls
Need a sturdy wall for privacy or a property line? We build concrete block walls on a footing, with steel and grout where the wall calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay the block walls a house, addition or garage sits on, set on footings and built to the plans and inspections the job calls for.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Cook outside a lot? We build the block, brick or stone base of an outdoor kitchen, with space framed in for the grill, counters and storage.
Walkway construction
A walkway in brick, pavers or stone gives you a firm, even path from the drive to the door or across the yard, laid on a packed base.
Brick wall installation
Planning a garden wall or a brick entry? We help you pick the brick, pattern and mortar color, then lay it on a footing sized for the wall.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry means walls, steps, columns and borders built from natural stone fitted piece by piece, for homeowners who want the weight and look of real rock.
Brick pointing
Mortar crumbling out of the joints? Brick pointing means raking out loose mortar and packing in new, which closes the gaps water uses to get into the wall.
Why people hire us for masonry work
Most of our calls come from homeowners who want someone to explain what they're looking at before they spend money. Here's how we handle that, and the rest of the job.
See what's wrong before you choose
I'll point at the crumbling joint or loose paver, tell you what it means and lay out your options in plain words, so you can pick the fix with the whole picture in front of you.
Material advice from the supply side
I sold brick, block and stone at a supply yard before I ever laid it, so I can help you weigh materials for your house and budget instead of pushing whatever's easy to get.
One person to call
The person who looks at your job is the same person who picks up the phone once work starts, so you're not repeating your questions to someone new halfway through.
Fixing the cause, not the surface
If water's getting into a wall, patching the crack it left only buys time. We look for where the water is coming from and deal with that along with the damage you can see.
Our process from first call to final walk
Here's how a job runs from your side, from the first call or message to the walk-through once the work is done.
Call or send a message
Call (669) 205-6449 or send a message through our contact page, and we'll get back to you within one business day. It helps to tell us what you're seeing and how you use that part of the property, like a walk everyone uses or a wall holding back the yard, so I come out ready to look at the right things.
I look at the job and write it up
I come out myself, look at the job with you and walk you through what I see and what I'd do about it. You get a written estimate that's free and comes with no obligation. If the work needs a permit from the city or county, we check with the office that issues it and handle the application and the inspections for you.
Our crew does the work
Our lead mason runs the crew that does the work, and I check in on the job while it's going. If we open something up and find more than we expected, like water damage behind a wall, I'll show you and talk it through before the plan changes. We clean up as we go.
We walk the finished job together
When the work is done, I walk the finished job with you. I'll point out what to keep an eye on, like a hairline crack, a joint that starts to wash out or water pooling where it shouldn't, so small problems get caught while they're still small.
Tell us about your masonry job
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set up a time. I'll come out, look at the job with you and give you a written estimate, free and with no obligation.
(669) 205-6449- Based in
- Gilroy, CA 95020
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Brick, block and stone work
A look at the kinds of masonry we build and repair, from pointed brick and block walls to paver drives, stone veneer and outdoor fireplaces.
About Quality Gilroy Concrete and Masonry
Quality Gilroy Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Gilroy, licensed and fully insured, and we've been at it since 2021. I started out behind the counter at a masonry supply yard, kept hearing what went wrong after the material left, and went on to learn the trade on a local mason's crew. Today we offer 16 services, and we're best known for repointing and repair on older brick and for new walls and paver work. You can read more about how I got here and how we work on our about page.
- 16services
- 12service areas
- 2021founded5 years in business
Gilroy, the city we call home base
Gilroy is where we're based, and it's a city people know for its open space and its history. Plenty of folks walk or ride the more than 2 miles of trails at the Dennis Debell Uvas Creek Park Preserve, which runs from Santa Teresa Blvd. to W. Luchessa, and others hike, bike, picnic and watch for wildlife at Christmas Hill Park. For local history, the Gilroy Historical Society invites people to visit the Gilroy Museum.
Around Gilroy we see older brick that needs its joints redone, block walls along property lines and paver drives and walks on newer homes, and the same kinds of calls come in from the cities nearby. Building permits for new work and renovation come from the city's Building Division, and the city's online portal lets you apply, follow plan review and schedule inspections. If you're in Gilroy or close by, we're a local call.
Masonry service areas around Gilroy, CA
Quality Gilroy Concrete and Masonry is based in Gilroy, CA, and we work in the cities around it, including San Martin and Morgan Hill. Each of the 12 cities below has its own page, and if yours isn't on the list, call and ask.
Questions about masonry in Gilroy
(669) 205-6449There's no single price, because repointing a wall and building a new retaining wall are very different jobs, so I give you your own figure in a free written estimate after I see the work. The biggest swings come from how much old material has to come out and what we find behind it.
Repair is usually cheaper when the bricks are sound and only the mortar or a handful of bricks have failed. If the wall is leaning, cracked all the way through or sitting on a footing that's moved, patching it can mean paying twice, and rebuilding is often the better use of your money.
It depends on the size of the work, the weather and whether the city or county has to issue a permit and inspect before we can finish. Mortar and concrete also need time to set before they carry weight, so we plan the work around that. Ask me about timing when I'm out to look at the job.
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. The City of Gilroy also requires every business working in the city to hold a city business license, whether it's based in Gilroy or not, so that's a fair thing to ask any contractor you're comparing.
Yes, the City of Gilroy lists retaining walls among the projects that need a building permit, along with new construction, additions and repairs. Even when no building permit is needed, the city asks you to call the planning division at (408) 846-0440 before building any structure, and work that starts without the right permit can be held up until it's sorted out.
Yes, our promise is your satisfaction, guaranteed. You deal with the same person from the estimate on, so if you have a question about the work, you know exactly who to call.
Usually not, because older brick is often softer than modern mortar, and mortar that's harder than the brick pushes the wear into the brick itself. We match the mortar to the brick and the original joints, so the joint takes the weather instead of the face of the brick.
Yes, Gilroy has expansive soil, clay that swells when it's wet and shrinks as it dries, and the city requires a soil report for all new construction because of it. That movement is what cracks walls, lifts pavers and drops steps, so we pay close attention to footings and the base under anything we build.
Gilroy, CA
Ready to talk about your masonry project in Gilroy?
Call or send a message and we'll reply within one business day. Catching a loose joint or a settling wall early usually means a smaller repair, and the estimate is free with no obligation.