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Serving Pacific Grove, CA and surrounding areas. (831) 340-7326
Local masonry contractor serving Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula since 2016. We fix foundations, chimneys, brick, and stone the right way the first time.
Local masonry contractor serving Pacific Grove and the Monterey Peninsula since 2016. We fix foundations, chimneys, brick, and stone the right way the first time.
Pacific Grove Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor based in Pacific Grove, CA, serving the Monterey Peninsula with 16 masonry services. Whether your foundation is shifting, your chimney mortar is crumbling, or you want a stone walkway built right, we handle it with the care coastal homes require. We serve 12 cities across the Peninsula, and every project gets a free on-site estimate before any work begins.
Cracks, settling, or sticking doors? We stabilize foundations on Pacific Grove homes built to handle coastal soils and seismic conditions.
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Salt air and coastal fog eat mortar fast. We restore chimneys so your fireplace is safe and sealed before the rainy season.
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Crumbling mortar lets water in before you see any damage. Fresh joints keep your brick walls watertight for decades.
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Cracked or spalled bricks don't just look bad - they let moisture inside. We match your original brick and mortar for a seamless repair.
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Sunken or cracked driveway? Properly installed pavers handle coastal ground movement and look sharp for years.
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Soil erosion and hillside pressure need real structure. We build retaining walls that hold the grade and look good doing it.
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Historic Pacific Grove homes deserve careful restoration, not a paint-over. We bring weathered masonry back to its original character.
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A properly built masonry fireplace adds warmth and value. We install fireplaces that are safe, functional, and built to last.
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Stone veneer transforms exterior walls and interior accent spaces with natural texture that holds up in coastal conditions.
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Need privacy, noise reduction, or boundary definition? Concrete block walls deliver strength without ongoing maintenance.
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Solid block wall foundations support your home from the ground up, built for the specific soil and seismic conditions here.
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Turn your backyard into a real gathering place. Masonry outdoor kitchens are built to handle weather and daily use.
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Uneven or crumbling walkways are a hazard. We build stone and brick paths that are safe, level, and built for Pacific Grove soil.
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New brick walls for garden borders, property lines, or structural use - built to match the character of your home.
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Natural stone work for walls, steps, and architectural features that age beautifully in Pacific Grove's coastal environment.
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Worn or hollow mortar joints invite water damage. Brick pointing refreshes the joints before small gaps become costly repairs.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form. We ask a few basic questions about what you are seeing and schedule a free on-site visit. We aim to respond within 1 business day, and we can usually get out to look at your property within a week.
We walk the job with you, explain what we find in plain language, and provide a written estimate before any work is agreed to. No pressure, no upselling. If a permit is required, we handle the application with the city on your behalf.
Our crew arrives on the agreed date and completes the job to the scope in your estimate. At the end, we walk through the completed work with you. We do not close the job until you are satisfied with what was done.
We hold an active CSLB contractor license covering masonry and concrete work in California. General liability and workers compensation are in force on every project we take.
We have been working on Monterey Peninsula homes for years and know exactly what coastal salt air, clay soils, and older foundations demand from a masonry repair.
Every estimate is free, done in person, and given to you in writing before you commit to anything. The quote you approve is the number on your final invoice.
When you reach out, someone from our office contacts you within 1 business day to discuss your project and schedule a visit. No waiting a week to hear back.
Ready to talk about your project? Call (831) 340-7326 or send us a message.
Our 1920s chimney had been slowly crumbling for years. The crew came out, explained exactly what they found, and finished the repointing in two days. It looks like it did when the house was built - and we had it ready before the first fire of the season.
Thomas R., Pacific Grove - Chimney repair
We noticed the foundation cracking along the back wall last spring. They pulled the permit, handled the whole city process, and had the repair done inside a week. The inspector signed off without any issues. Worth every dollar.
Sandra M., Monterey - Foundation repair
Had them do the mortar joints on our brick garden wall - it had been soft and crumbling for a couple of years. They matched the original color well and cleaned up completely before they left. Good, solid work.
Kevin L., Carmel-by-the-Sea - Tuckpointing
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to move forward after you hear from us. Once you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(831) 340-7326Pacific Grove Masonry is based in Pacific Grove, CA and serves 12 communities across the Monterey Peninsula, including Monterey, Seaside, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Most jobs can be scheduled within the same week for non-emergency work, and we cover the full Peninsula from Salinas to Soledad.
Water pooling against your foundation after rain is not just a landscaping problem - it is the leading cause of long-term foundation damage in coastal California. Clay soils common to the Monterey Peninsula expand when wet and shrink when dry, putting seasonal pressure on concrete year after year.
Vertical cracks from normal concrete curing are usually not urgent. Diagonal cracks running from door or window corners, horizontal cracks in a foundation wall, or any crack where one side sits higher than the other are signs of movement that deserve a professional look.
Mortar is softer than brick by design - it absorbs stress so the bricks do not crack. Salt air and Pacific Grove's seasonal moisture cycle accelerate mortar breakdown faster than in dry inland areas. The good news: replacing worn mortar early costs a fraction of what full brick replacement runs later.
Concrete block is faster to install and costs less per square foot, making it practical for retaining walls and foundations. Brick offers more visual character and matches Pacific Grove's older architectural style. Both perform well in coastal conditions when properly built and maintained.
Structural repairs - foundation work, chimney rebuilds, retaining walls over a certain height - generally require a permit from the City of Pacific Grove. Cosmetic repairs like small-area tuckpointing usually do not. The California Contractors State License Board provides guidance on contractor licensing requirements at cslb.ca.gov.
Salt air corrodes mortar and metal flashing faster than inland conditions. Materials need to be selected for moisture and salt exposure, not just standard weathering. A contractor who learned their trade in a dry inland city may not recognize the signs of salt-accelerated deterioration common in Pacific Grove and along the Monterey Bay shoreline. Learn more about California's building environment from the California Building Standards Commission at dgs.ca.gov.
For licensing verification, visit the California Contractors State License Board, where you can look up any contractor before signing a contract.
Pacific Grove Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Pacific Grove, CA, serving the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding communities since 2016. Our license is issued by the California Contractors State License Board and covers masonry and concrete construction work throughout California.
We have worked on masonry projects across all 16 of our service categories, from foundation stabilization and chimney restoration to outdoor kitchens and stone veneer, on homes ranging from original Victorian-era construction to modern builds. Our crew understands how Pacific Grove's coastal environment affects brick, mortar, and concrete differently than it does in inland cities.
Learn more about our team and approach or contact us to schedule a free on-site estimate.
If a crack is wider than a quarter inch, runs diagonally, or has one side higher than the other, it signals movement. Any new crack that appears after ground shaking also warrants a prompt look.
Water enters through failing joints, soaks into the wall, and begins to degrade the structure behind the bricks. What starts as a few hundred dollars in repointing can become thousands in water damage if left through a wet season.
For homes in Pacific Grove's historic neighborhoods, matching the original mortar color and mix is important both aesthetically and structurally. Hard modern mortar on old soft brick can crack the original material within a few years.
The Brick Industry Association maintains technical guidance on masonry repair standards and mortar compatibility - a useful reference if you want independent information before meeting with a contractor. Call (831) 340-7326 to discuss your specific situation at no charge.
Pacific Grove is a small coastal city on the tip of the Monterey Peninsula with approximately 15,000 residents and one of the highest concentrations of Victorian-era homes in California. The city was founded in 1875 as a Methodist retreat, and many of those original cottages are still standing today - giving Pacific Grove a built character that is rare on the Central Coast and genuinely worth preserving. Home values here consistently sit above the regional average, and homeowners who invest in proper maintenance protect that value for years to come.
The homes nearest to Lover's Point Park and the oceanfront face the most direct salt air exposure, which accelerates mortar and brick deterioration faster than almost anywhere else in California. The neighborhoods near Asilomar State Beach share similar conditions. We have worked on masonry throughout these neighborhoods - chimneys, foundations, retaining walls, and walkways - and we understand what the coastal environment asks of these materials. The city also draws visitors to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, and many homeowners near the sanctuary pine groves deal with root-related ground movement that can affect older foundations over time.
Pacific Grove sits at the center of our service area. We are a short drive from Monterey, Seaside, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, and we serve the full Peninsula out to Salinas and beyond. If your home is in Pacific Grove or anywhere on the Monterey Peninsula and you need masonry work done by a contractor who knows this coast, reach out and we will schedule a free estimate.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Pacific Grove Masonry
411 9th St
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Always open, 24/7.
Contact Pacific Grove Masonry today for a free on-site estimate. We serve Pacific Grove and the full Monterey Peninsula.