Serving Claremont, CA and surrounding areas. (909) 788-2977
Claremont Concrete & Masonry is the masonry contractor Claremont homeowners call for brick repair, chimney restoration, retaining walls, and historic masonry work - serving this city since 2016 with responses within one business day.
Claremont has one of the highest concentrations of Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival homes in the Inland Valley, many built between the 1910s and 1950s. Our masonry restoration work preserves the original character of these homes using mortar mixes and techniques matched to the existing materials.
Older Claremont homes near the Claremont Colleges were often built with lime-based mortar chimneys that have long passed their useful life. We repair and rebuild brick chimneys on these historic properties, matching the original brick and mortar profile to keep repairs invisible.
The foothill lots in northern Claremont often sit on expansive clay soils that move with the seasons. We build retaining walls with deep footings and proper drainage designed for this specific soil behavior, so the wall holds for decades rather than cracking within a few years.
Claremont's intense Inland Valley sun accelerates surface spalling on brick facades, particularly on south- and west-facing walls. We replace damaged bricks and repoint deteriorated joints before water finds a path into the wall cavity behind them.
The dry Santa Ana winds and summer heat common to Claremont pull moisture out of mortar joints faster than in coastal cities. Tuckpointing replaces worn mortar before gaps open wide enough to let water in during winter rains, which most of Claremont receives between November and March.
Claremont homeowners invest heavily in their properties - median home values well exceed $700,000 and curb appeal matters here. Paver driveways hold up to the sustained heat of Inland Valley summers better than plain concrete and can be matched to the warm tones of the Spanish Colonial and Craftsman homes common throughout the city.
Claremont sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in the Inland Valley, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 95-100 degrees and UV exposure is far more intense than on the coast. That sustained heat dries out mortar joints faster, causing them to shrink and crack sooner than homeowners expect. The seasonal cycle that follows - dry Santa Ana winds in fall, then winter rain - repeatedly stresses those open joints, which is why it is common to find new cracks appearing each spring on south- and west-facing masonry walls throughout the city.
The housing stock adds another layer of complexity. A large share of Claremont homes were built between the 1920s and 1960s - Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival styles are especially common in the neighborhoods around the Claremont Colleges. These homes were built with lime-based mortars and original brick that require careful material matching to repair correctly. Using a modern mortar that is harder than the original bricks transfers stress into the brick face instead of the joint, causing spalling that is expensive to fix. Claremont also sits in a high seismic hazard zone near the San Andreas and Cucamonga fault systems, which means any structural masonry work must meet reinforcement requirements that a contractor unfamiliar with the area might not know to apply. Homeowners here also need to be aware of HOA design review requirements that govern repair materials and finishes in many neighborhoods - something a local contractor navigates regularly.
Our crew has worked throughout Claremont since 2016, regularly pulling permits from the City of Claremont Building and Safety Division for structural masonry projects. We are familiar with the range of housing stock this city contains - from the original brick chimneys on 1930s Craftsman homes near The Village and the Claremont Colleges to the stucco-over-block construction on newer developments up along the 210 freeway corridor near the foothills.
Claremont covers a compact 13 square miles, and we work across all of it. The older neighborhoods closest to the colleges along Foothill Boulevard and the tree-lined residential streets south of Arrow Highway tend to have the most restoration and repointing work. The newer foothill neighborhoods north of Base Line Road bring a different set of challenges - heavier clay soil movement, HOA color approval requirements, and retaining walls that need drainage design from the start. The Thompson Creek Trail corridor is a frequent reference point when we are describing project locations to clients across the city.
We also serve the neighboring communities right next to Claremont. Homeowners in Pomona to the west call us regularly for brick and block wall work on the mid-century housing stock in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park. To the east, we work in Upland on retaining walls and driveway projects with similar soil and climate conditions to what we see in Claremont.
Reach us by phone or the contact form and we will follow up within one business day. We ask a few basic questions - what you are seeing, where on the property it is, and roughly how long it has been there - so we arrive prepared.
We come out, walk the area with you, and explain what we are seeing and what we recommend. You receive a written estimate that breaks down scope, materials, and total cost - not a number on a card. This is also when we tell you whether a permit is required and what that adds to the timeline.
We confirm a start date that works for your schedule. Your prep is minimal - clear the work area of furniture, plants, or vehicles. If scaffolding is needed for chimney work, we handle that setup ourselves.
When the work is done, we clean the area and do a walk-through with you before we leave. Fresh mortar lightens as it cures over two to four weeks - we will tell you exactly what to expect so nothing looks surprising when you check it the next morning.
We serve homeowners throughout Claremont, CA - from the historic neighborhoods near the Claremont Colleges to the newer foothill developments. Call us or fill out the form and we will be in touch within one business day.
(909) 788-2977Claremont is a city of about 36,000 people on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County, right where the San Gabriel Valley meets the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is best known as the home of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven nationally recognized institutions clustered near the center of the city. The walkable downtown area known as The Village is lined with restaurants, shops, and historic buildings - and the residential neighborhoods surrounding it include some of the oldest housing in the Inland Valley. Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial Revival homes built between the 1920s and 1950s are especially common within a half-mile of the colleges.
The city spans roughly 13 square miles and has a notably high owner-occupancy rate - this is a place where people put down roots and invest in their properties. The northern portions of Claremont near the foothills feature newer developments built between the 1980s and 2000s on larger lots, while the southern neighborhoods closer to the 10 freeway mix mid-century ranch homes with commercial corridors. Claremont borders Pomona to the west and La Verne to the northwest, with all three cities sharing similar climate conditions and housing stock characteristics that shape the masonry work we do throughout this part of the county.
Restore structural stability and stop foundation damage before it spreads.
Learn MoreFix cracks, spalling, and mortar deterioration for a safe, weathertight chimney.
Learn MoreReplace deteriorated mortar joints to protect and extend the life of your masonry.
Learn MoreRebuild or replace damaged bricks to restore appearance and structural integrity.
Learn MoreInstall durable, attractive pavers that enhance curb appeal and withstand heavy use.
Learn MoreBuild strong retaining walls that control erosion and transform sloped terrain.
Learn MoreCustom-built fireplaces designed for safety, efficiency, and lasting style.
Learn MoreConstruct solid, low-maintenance block walls for privacy, security, and boundaries.
Learn MoreCreate a level, load-bearing block foundation for new and existing structures.
Learn MoreBuild custom outdoor kitchens in stone and brick for year-round entertaining.
Learn MoreDesign and install durable walkways that guide guests and enhance landscaping.
Learn MoreLay custom brick walls that add character, privacy, and lasting value.
Learn MoreRepoint worn mortar joints to prevent water intrusion and preserve your brickwork.
Learn MoreWhether your project is a brick chimney repair near The Village or a retaining wall up in the foothills, call us today and we will have an estimate ready for you within one business day.
