Dedicated Masonry Contractor in Hayward CA - Masonry Work That Suits the House You Have
Bedrock Hayward Concrete and Masonry repairs old brick and worn chimneys in Hayward and nearby cities like Castro Valley and San Leandro. We also build retaining walls for sloped yards and outdoor kitchens for backyards you want to build out.
We repair and build brick, stone and block work for Hayward homeowners, from an old chimney that needs care to a new wall on a sloped yard.
Hayward is full of places people here know well. There's the Japanese Garden right beside the Hayward Senior Center, and there are the park district's nature centers. Sulphur Creek Nature Center has local wildlife on display and a wildlife hospital, and the Shoreline Interpretive Center stands on stilts above a salt marsh on the bay.
On Foothill Boulevard, the HAHS Museum of History & Culture keeps the city's story in its history and art galleries. A lot of that story shows in the houses here too, in older brick, chimneys that have taken years of weather and yards that need a wall before they're much use. We're based in Hayward, and that mix of old brick, worn chimneys and yards waiting to be built out is most of what we get called for.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Why homeowners in Hayward call usFixed at the cause.
Got a crack, a chimney or a slope you're wondering about? Tell us about your project and I'll come take a look.
We find the cause
Before we touch a crack, I look for why it opened, whether that's water, settling or the wrong mortar. That way the repair goes after the real problem, not just the part you can see.
One owner, every visit
I come out for the estimate, and I'm on the job with our crew through the work. You won't have to explain your wall all over again to someone new.
Clean as we go
Years in restaurant kitchens taught me to keep a clean station, so we tidy up as we work. Your driveway and yard won't sit buried in dust and broken brick while the job runs.
Masonry contractor services in Hayward, CA
Bedrock Hayward Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Hayward, CA, with 16 services, from tuckpointing and chimney repair to retaining walls, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens. Most calls start with something you can see, like crumbling mortar, cracked brick or a yard too steep to use, and end with a wall, chimney or walkway that suits the house. Price comes down to how big the job is, how easy it is to reach and what it's built from, and the schedule turns on those same things plus any permit and inspections. The estimate on site gives you a figure for your own job.
Foundation repair
Seeing cracks in a block foundation or a wall that's shifted? We find out what moved it, then repair the masonry so the fix goes after the cause.
Chimney repair
We repair cracked brick, failing mortar and worn caps on chimneys, including tall ones on steep roofs that other crews would rather not climb.
Tuckpointing
We grind out worn mortar joints and refill them with fresh mortar shaped and colored to match, for brick that's still sound but has crumbling joints.
Brick repair
Bricks cracked or flaking at the face? We cut out the damaged ones and set replacements picked to match your wall's size and color.
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a compacted gravel base, for homeowners who want a driveway that can be lifted and reset in sections instead of patched.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls with gravel and drain pipe behind them, turning a sloped yard into level ground you can actually use.
Masonry restoration
When older brick or stone has weathered or been patched badly, we clean, repair and repoint it with a mortar soft enough to suit the old wall.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces and surrounds in brick or stone, laid out with you at the estimate so the firebox, hearth and mantel fit the room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin stone facing, and we set it on house fronts, columns and fireplace walls for the look of full stone without the weight.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block walls suit property lines and privacy, and we fill the hollow cores with steel and grout where the wall's height calls for it.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay new block foundation walls for additions, garages and crawlspaces, built to the engineer's design when the job calls for one, with inspections handled along the way.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Planning to cook outside? We build the masonry base, counters and grill surround in brick, block or stone, sized around the grill and gear you've picked.
Walkway construction
Your walkway gets a packed base and a slight slope, so rain runs off instead of pooling, whether you pick brick, stone or pavers.
Brick wall installation
We lay new brick garden walls, entry walls and property line walls in a brick pattern and mortar color chosen to suit the brick already on your house.
Stone masonry
Stone masonry is walls, steps and columns in natural stone, each piece fitted by hand, for a yard where the work should look like it's always been there.
Brick pointing
Mortar washing out of the joints, leaving gaps between bricks? Brick pointing rakes out the loose mortar and packs the joints fresh before water gets in deeper.
What happens after you callFrom first call to final walk.
You reach out
Call (510) 264-7015 or send the form, and expect a reply within one business day to set up a visit.
I come out
I come out myself and look the job over. Before I give any answers, I ask what you've noticed, like when the crack showed up or where water collects.
Estimate on site
You get a free estimate right there, with no obligation, and I explain what's driving the number so you can weigh it.
Prep and build
Once you say yes, we sort out any permit steps the job needs, then prep the site and do the work. We'll go over where materials and the mixer will sit first.
Walk it together
When we're done, I check the work the way a cook tastes a plate before it goes out, then walk the finished job with you and answer any care questions.
Brick, stone and block work
Masonry questions from Hayward homeownersAsked at the driveway.
How much does masonry work cost in Hayward?
It depends on the job, because masonry price comes down to its size, how easy it is to reach and the materials you pick. A chimney on a steep roof, old brick that needs its mortar matched or a wall built to an engineer's design all take more time and cost more. I give you a figure for your job at the estimate.
Is it cheaper to repair old brick or rebuild the wall?
Repair is usually cheaper when the brick itself is sound and only the mortar or a few bricks have failed. Once a wall is leaning, bulging or loose through its thickness, patching it means paying for the same problem twice, so I'd rebuild that section. I'll tell you which one your wall needs once I've seen why it failed.
How long does a brick or chimney repair take in Hayward?
It depends on the size of the job and whether it needs a permit, since permits and inspections add steps the city controls. Mortar also needs time to set before we finish joints or put load on a wall, so we don't rush it. I'll walk you through the order of the work at the estimate.
Does a masonry contractor need a license in California?
A contractor needs a license from the Contractors State License Board when the job needs a building permit, uses any other workers or comes to $1,000 or more in labor and materials. We're fully licensed and insured. Hayward also requires a city business license from anyone doing business in the city, including contractors based outside it.
Does my masonry project need a building permit in Hayward?
It may, because the city says building permits are required for almost all construction work, including structural work and demolition, and masonry isn't on its short list of work that needs no permit. We check with the city or county office that covers your address, and when a permit is required we handle the paperwork and the inspections. To ask the city yourself, call the Permit Center at 510-583-4140.
Do you guarantee your masonry work?
Yes, our promise on the work is your satisfaction, guaranteed. Before we call a job done, I go over it myself and we walk it with you, so anything you're unsure about gets talked through on the spot.
What kind of mortar should be used on old brick?
Old brick usually needs a softer mortar than a modern mix, because mortar harder than the brick can crack or chip the brick as the wall moves. I match the mortar's strength and color to your wall before we start, so the repair fits the brick around it.
Does being near the Hayward fault change how masonry is built?
It can, because the city's Building Division points to how close Hayward is to the fault, and the city sets seismic design values for the people who plan buildings here. On chimneys, foundations and taller walls, I tell you at the estimate when the work needs a design from an engineer, and we build from that design.
About Bedrock Hayward Concrete and Masonry
Bedrock Hayward Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor in Hayward, CA, started in 2020 after I spent years cooking on restaurant lines and then learned the trade on other people's crews. We're fully licensed and insured, and we offer 16 services, from tuckpointing and chimney repair to retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. We're best known for the jobs others pass on, like old brick, a chimney nobody wants to climb or a wall on a slope. You can read more about me and how we work.
Tell us about the masonry job you have in mind
Once you send the form, we get back to you to set up a visit. I come out myself, look the job over and give you an estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Phone
- (510) 264-7015
- Location
- Hayward, CA 94544
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Where we work around Hayward
Bedrock Hayward Concrete and Masonry is based in Hayward, CA, and works across the cities around it on both sides of the bay, including Castro Valley and San Mateo. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and if yours isn't listed, give us a call.