Santa Monica · Masonry Services
Masonry in Marina del Rey
Licensed and insured masons working across Marina del Rey and the surrounding Westside. Call (310) 356-9429 for a free estimate.
Marina del Rey · Masonry Services
Masonry Services for Marina del Rey Homes and Businesses
We are a licensed and insured masonry crew working throughout Marina del Rey. 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 Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey is a mix of waterfront townhomes, condo complexes, and a dense pocket of single-family streets, and the masonry work splits along the same lines. For homeowners it is patios, entries, seat walls, and firepits on compact lots. For HOAs and property managers it is common-area hardscape, planters, walkway repair, and the ongoing maintenance that keeps a complex safe and looking current. Being this close to the water shapes every specification we write here.
What We Build in Marina del Rey
Paver patios and decks over compacted base, which handle settlement near the channel better than slabs. Seat walls and planters in block with stucco or stone facing. Firepits sized for the space rather than the catalogue. On the commercial and HOA side we take on courtyard hardscape, trip-hazard repair on shared walkways, trash enclosures, and scheduled stucco and joint maintenance across a whole property, phased so residents keep their access.
Local Conditions We Build For
Salt exposure is constant
We specify mixes and sealers for marine exposure and avoid detailing that traps water against masonry. It costs slightly more and lasts considerably longer.
HOA scheduling
Common-area work is phased around residents and parking. We agree the sequence and the access plan before mobilising, and we can work weekends.
Compact lots
On tight sites we build to the inch. Layout is chalked and approved on site before any excavation starts.
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
How does being near the water change the specification?
Salt air attacks mortar, reinforcement, and stucco. We use mixes suited to marine exposure, detail so water is not trapped against masonry, and recommend sealing on brick and paver work close to the channel.
Can you work around an HOA schedule?
Yes. Common-area work is routinely phased for evenings and weekends so residents keep access and parking. We agree the sequence and the access plan before we mobilise.
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 Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Pits, Commercial Masonry and Retaining Walls here, and everything else stone and brick specialists 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