Masonry Contractor in Fowler, CA - Careful Brick, Block and Mortar Work
Brickworks Clovis Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Fowler, CA. We repair crumbling mortar and brick, and we build block walls, retaining walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens for Fowler homes.
Get a masonry estimate in Fowler
I walk the wall or yard with you, check the mortar and measure the job.
Request an estimateFowler homes and the ground under them
Fowler is a small city south of Fresno, on the way to Selma, and the houses here run from older homes on the streets near downtown to newer subdivisions on the city's edges. Most of the masonry we're called for is everyday yard work like block walls between neighbors, brick planters, front walkways and driveways. On the older places the mortar usually needs a look before anything else, and getting that part right is what I care about most.
The ground matters as much as the brick. Drainage and soil are among the things the city planned around citywide, which isn't a finding about your lot, but it's why I check where your water goes and what a wall or walkway will sit on before we set a single block.
Working in Fowler: permits, licenses and price
In Fowler, building permits are issued by the building official at the City of Fowler, and the permit has to be in hand before the work starts, so the city's review is part of your schedule. When your job needs one, we take care of it with the city and talk it through with you at the estimate. Before you hire anyone, you can check two things, a California contractor license from the state licensing board and a Fowler business license, and they aren't the same thing. We're licensed and insured. The price moves with the size and height of the wall, the material, how much old work has to come out and how easy the spot is to reach, while the schedule turns mostly on the permit and on what we find once an old wall is open, and the estimate I write on site is where your own figure comes from.
We're based in Clovis and come down to Fowler the same way we head out to Madera or down to Kingsburg. I'm the one who comes out to look at your job, and I'm on site with our crew while they do the work. If a walkway or driveway reaches onto the city's side of the curb, that can bring in a separate encroachment permit for work on public ground, which starts with the city's Public Utilities department.
Services in Fowler, CA
Retaining wall construction
Raised planters and yards that sit above the neighbor's need retaining wall construction that drains. We set a solid footing with drain rock in back so water doesn't build up.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along Fowler property lines crack from sprinklers and settling over the years. We fix damaged block or build new walls on a real footing with steel and grout inside.
Brick repair
Older brick homes and planters near downtown Fowler show bricks with their faces flaking off. We swap in a close match and lay it in mortar suited to the wall.
Tuckpointing
Crumbling, sandy joints on older Fowler brick let water into the wall. We rake out the bad mortar and repoint with a mix softer than the brick.
Walkway construction
Walkways on Fowler lots settle and crack when the base under them is thin or holds water. We dig out, pack a solid base and slope the surface to shed water.
Driveway pavers
Many older Fowler driveways are plain concrete that's cracked with age. We lay pavers over a compacted base, so one damaged paver can be lifted and replaced.
Your free on-site masonry estimate in Fowler
Send us a few lines about your Fowler project and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out myself to look at the wall or yard and write the estimate, which is free and comes with no obligation.
- Phone
- (559) 314-2863
- Location
- Clovis, CA 93611
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 8 AM–10 PM
- Credentials
- Licensed and insured.
What Fowler homeowners can count on
We're based in Clovis, CA, and cover 16 masonry and concrete services across 12 service areas, Fowler among them, plus the cities around them. Every job starts with a free quote on site.
- Based in
- CA
- Clovis
- Services
- 16
- Service areas
- 12
- Licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
- Replies within 1 business day.
Frequently asked questions
Does a new block wall or retaining wall in Fowler need a permit?
It may, since the city requires a permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or demolish a building or structure. The owner or the owner's agent applies first through the city's permit portal, and we sort out at the estimate whether your wall needs one.
When does a masonry contractor need a California contractor license?
A state contractor license is required when the project needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or the labor and materials on one or more contracts add up to $1,000 or more. Your home improvement contract should also list the contractor's email address, since state law requires it and lets you cancel the contract by email.
Does a contractor need a Fowler business license to work in the city?
Yes, the city requires every person doing business in Fowler, trades included, to pay a city business license fee. A city license is issued without checking state licensing, though, so it doesn't tell you whether a contractor also holds the state license.
How much does a masonry project cost in Fowler, CA?
The cost depends mostly on the size of the job, the material and how much old work comes out, and I give you your figure in the estimate I write on site. Taller walls, deeper footings, drainage behind a retaining wall, matching old brick and mortar, and hauling away an old wall all add to it, while easy access and a simple straight run keep it down.
What is the best way to build a retaining wall on Fowler soil?
Start below the wall, with a footing sized for its height and a way for water behind it to get out, because trapped water is usually what pushes a retaining wall out of line. We dig out, set the footing, put drain rock and a drain pipe behind the block and backfill in layers, and with the drainage and soil concerns I mentioned, I look at your yard's water before I settle on a design.
How do I know if the mortar on my older Fowler brick needs repointing?
If the joints look sandy or sunken, or you can scrape them out with a key, it's time to rake out the old mortar and repoint. Old brick usually wants a mortar softer than the brick itself, so I match the mix to your wall instead of grabbing the hardest bag, because hard mortar can crack the brick around it.
Tell us about your Fowler masonry project
Call (559) 314-2863 and describe the job and any permit questions, so I come out ready to answer them.