Santa Monica · Masonry Services
Masonry in Mar Vista
Licensed and insured masons working across Mar Vista and the surrounding Westside. Call (310) 356-9429 for a free estimate.
Mar Vista · Masonry Services
Masonry Services for Mar Vista Homes and Businesses
We are a licensed and insured masonry crew working throughout Mar Vista. Brick, stone, concrete, stucco, and pavers, quoted flat-rate after a free on-site visit and built by the same people who priced the job.
Masonry Contractors in Mar Vista
Mar Vista is mostly post-war single-storey housing on flat to gently sloping lots, which makes it the easiest neighbourhood on this list to build in and the one where budgets stretch furthest. The typical job here is a full back yard: tear out a cracked slab, put down pavers or a proper concrete patio, add a planter or seat wall, and finish with a firepit or a built-in barbecue. Front yards get attention too, usually a new driveway and an entry walk, because a 1950s driveway that has been patched three times is past saving.
What We Build in Mar Vista
Concrete driveways and paver driveways in roughly equal measure, plus the city sidewalk and apron work that goes with them. Back-yard patios in stamped concrete, block pavers, or flagstone. Low garden and seat walls in block with a brick or stucco face. Outdoor kitchens and firepits, which suit these deep rear yards well. We also see plenty of brick chimneys and porches from the original construction that need repointing or rebuilding after seventy years.
Local Conditions We Build For
Original driveways are failing
Most of the driveways here are original. Root heave from parkway trees and no steel in the slab means replacement rather than repair is usually the right call.
Deep rear yards
Lot depth here supports a real outdoor room. We lay the footprint out in chalk so you can walk it before we pour anything.
Straightforward permitting
Most Mar Vista hardscape sits below permit thresholds. Sidewalk and apron work in the public right of way still needs one, and we pull it.
Our Masonry Services
Eight services, one licensed crew. Every project runs through a single point of contact from the first site walk to the final walk-through.
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Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls in block, poured concrete, and natural stone, with drainage built in behind every wall.
Read how we handle Retaining Walls on projects like yours.
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Brick Laying
Brick laying, veneer, and full brick repair, from new facades and columns to tuckpointing and repointing on older homes.
Read how we handle Brick Laying on projects like yours.
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Stone Masonry
Hand-set natural stone: flagstone patios, stone walls, boulder placement, stone steps, and cobblestone.
Read how we handle Stone Masonry on projects like yours.
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Concrete
Flatwork and structural concrete: driveways, patios, stairs, walls, sidewalk aprons, and repair.
Read how we handle Concrete on projects like yours.
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Stucco
Stucco application, colour-matched stucco repair, crack work, and full remediation where moisture has reached the substrate.
Read how we handle Stucco on projects like yours.
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Pavers
Block paver and cobblestone installation for driveways, patios, walkways, and pool decks.
Read how we handle Pavers on projects like yours.
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Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Pits
Built-in outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, pizza ovens, outdoor fireplaces, chimneys, and firepits.
Read how we handle Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Pits on projects like yours.
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Commercial Masonry
Block structures, storefront facades, courtyards, and scheduled masonry maintenance for commercial property.
Read how we handle Commercial Masonry on projects like yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I repair or replace my Mar Vista driveway?
If it has through-cracks, trip lips, or root heave, replace it. Most driveways here are original, poured without steel, and patching buys a season. A new slab or paver drive with a proper base is the durable answer.
Do I need a permit to redo my driveway apron?
Yes. The apron and sidewalk sit in the public right of way, so that portion is permitted and inspected separately from work on your own property. We pull it and schedule the inspection.
How much does a masonry contractor charge?
Most masonry projects range from $1,500 to $10,000 or more depending on scope. Brick work and stone masonry are priced per square foot at $10 to $45 per square foot, while concrete work is typically $6 to $15 per square foot. We provide free estimates for all projects.
What is the difference between a mason and a general contractor?
A mason specialises in brick laying, stone installation, concrete, and stucco, materials that require specific expertise. A general contractor manages overall construction but typically subcontracts masonry work to specialists like us.
How long does a masonry project take?
A typical paver patio takes 2 to 5 days, a retaining wall 3 to 7 days, and a full outdoor kitchen build 2 to 4 weeks. Timeline depends on project size, weather, and material availability.
Do you need a permit for masonry work?
Retaining walls over 4 feet, structural concrete slabs, and outdoor kitchens with gas or electrical typically require permits. We handle all permitting as part of our service.
Plenty more of what we get asked, grouped by trade, sits on the masonry questions page.
The same crew handles Brick Laying, Stone Masonry and Concrete here, and everything else the team that builds it takes on is listed alongside it. Call for a free on-site estimate.
Planning masonry work in Santa Monica?
Tell us about the project and we will come out for a free on-site estimate.
Or call us now: (310) 356-9429