Masonry Contractor in Madera, CA - Repairs and New Walls Done the Careful Way
Brickworks Clovis Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Clovis that works in Madera, repairing crumbling mortar, cracked brick and stained chimneys, and building block walls, paver driveways, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homeowners here.
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Request an estimateMadera: flat valley lots and mixed-age homes
Madera is a mix of older homes in the blocks around downtown and Courthouse Park and newer neighborhoods farther out toward the edges of the city, with brick planters, block fences and concrete drives on most streets. Just north, Madera Acres spreads out on larger lots, and between the two we see just about every kind of brick and block job there is.
The ground here is flat valley ground, so most block walls we build are yard and property-line walls, not retaining walls. On the older brick, the job usually turns on the mortar, because it has to be softer than the brick so the joint wears out before the brick does.
Working in Madera: permits, licenses and what sets the price
Inside Madera city limits, building permits go through the city's Building Department, and outside them Madera County's Building Department handles building permits, so your address decides which office we deal with. When your job needs a permit, I talk it through with you at the estimate and we take care of it with that office, and since the permit has to come through before we start, it's often what sets the start date. Anyone selling a service in the City of Madera also needs a business license from the city's Finance Department, so it's a fair question to ask any contractor you're thinking of hiring.
Highway 99 makes Madera an easy run for our crew from Clovis, and it's the same work we do over in Kerman and the cities around it. The price mostly moves with the size and height of the wall, how much old mortar or brick has to come out, how hard your brick is to match and how easily we can get materials to the work. I'll give you your own figure once I've seen the job in person.
Services in Madera, CA
Masonry restoration
Older brick homes near downtown Madera often show worn joints and mismatched patches. Our masonry restoration work matches new brick and mortar to what's already there.
Brick repair
Cracked or spalling brick, where the face flakes off, shows up on older planters, steps and walls here. We cut out damaged bricks and set matching ones in.
Tuckpointing
Crumbling joints let water in and loosen the brick around them. We clear out the weak mortar and refill the joints with a mix suited to your brick.
Concrete block walls
Madera's flat lots mean most block walls here are property-line and yard walls rather than retaining walls. We build them on a proper footing so they stand straight.
Driveway pavers
Many Madera driveways are plain concrete that's cracked or settled. We dig out, pack a firm base and lay pavers that can be lifted and reset later.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Roomy backyards on a lot of Madera properties leave space for a grill counter or a full outdoor kitchen. We build the block base and finish it in brick or stone.
Your free on-site masonry estimate in Madera
Tell us about your Madera project and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, it's free and there's no obligation. If you go ahead, our crew does the work with me on site.
- 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 Madera homeowners can count on
We're based in Clovis, CA, and offer 16 services across 12 service areas, Madera among them. Free quotes 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
Which projects need a building permit in the City of Madera?
The city says permits may be required for new construction, additions, remodels and repairs, along with electrical, plumbing, mechanical and solar work, so a new wall or a bigger repair can fall under it. Whether yours does is a question for the city's Building & Development Department, which gives guidance on what a project needs before it starts, and I'll go over it with you at the estimate.
What is the best way to handle permits for a driveway that meets the sidewalk in Madera?
Get an encroachment permit first, because the city requires one before any work or obstruction in a public street, sidewalk, alley or other city right-of-way, and driveways and sidewalks are on its list. Completed applications can be emailed to the Engineering Division at engineeringpermits@madera.gov. When one of our paver jobs reaches that line, we take care of the permit as part of the job.
What building codes apply to a Madera permit application in 2026?
Building permit applications the city receives on or after January 1, 2026, fall under the 2025 California Building Standards Codes. So any permitted masonry job applied for this year gets checked against that set of rules.
How do I request a building inspection in Madera?
Get your request to the city at least 24 hours before you want the inspection, using the city's building contacts. On jobs where we're handling the permit, we put the request in ahead so the crew isn't waiting on the inspector.
What causes masonry prices to vary in Madera?
The size of the job, how much old mortar or brick has to come out and how closely new material has to match the old account for most of the difference. A city permit, or an encroachment permit when work reaches the sidewalk or street, adds a step and some time. On repairs, I sometimes can't tell how deep the damage goes until the wall is open, and I'll tell you that at the estimate rather than guess.
Does a contractor's name have to be on a Madera building permit?
Yes, the city's building permit form marks the contractor's name as required when the project is valued at $500 or more. That puts whoever is doing your work on record with the city for your job.
Describe your Madera masonry project to us
Call (559) 314-2863 or send the form with what you're seeing, and I'll know what to look at first.