Serving Claremont, CA and surrounding areas. (909) 788-2977
Claremont Concrete & Masonry has served Upland homeowners since 2016, handling driveway pavers, retaining walls, concrete block walls, and brick repair for the mid-century and foothill properties that define Upland - with written estimates, permit handling, and one business day response.
Upland's mature street trees - especially along the Euclid Avenue corridor - push roots under driveways built decades ago, lifting concrete and creating trip hazards and drainage problems. Our driveway paver work includes proper root barrier installation and subgrade preparation so the new surface holds up against the same pressure that broke the old one.
Properties in north Upland near the San Gabriel Mountains foothills commonly sit on sloped terrain where soil erosion and drainage pressure demand properly engineered retaining walls. We design footing depth and drainage based on the actual slope and soil load at each site rather than applying a one-size approach.
Many of Upland's mid-century ranch homes have original block boundary walls built in the 1960s and 1970s that are now showing cracks, mortar deterioration, and lean from decades of clay soil movement. We replace failing sections or full wall runs with reinforced CMU that meets current seismic requirements.
Upland's Inland Empire heat - regularly above 95 degrees from June through September - accelerates mortar breakdown on brick exteriors, planters, and chimneys built before modern mortar formulations were standard. We match original brick and mortar color before replacing damaged sections so repairs are not visible from the street.
The older neighborhoods around Upland's historic downtown and the Upland Train Depot have walkways and patios built on clay subgrades that shift every wet-dry cycle. We set new walkways on compacted base material with proper joints and drainage slopes so they stay level as the clay below continues its seasonal movement.
Upland's combination of hot dry summers, occasional winter frost near the foothills, and Santa Ana wind events in the fall puts continuous stress on mortar joints throughout the year. Tuckpointing aging joints before they open fully is far less expensive than waiting until water intrusion damages the wall structure behind the brick face.
Upland sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in San Bernardino County, with a housing stock that spans from 1920s bungalows near the historic downtown to 1990s and 2000s subdivisions up toward the foothills. The single most important fact for masonry work in Upland is the expansive clay soil that underlies most of the city. That soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry - every wet season followed by a dry summer creates a push-pull cycle under every concrete slab, footing, and masonry wall on the property. Driveways crack, block walls lean, and patios settle because the ground underneath is moving, not because of poor construction. A masonry contractor who does not account for this movement in how they spec footings and drainage is going to produce work that fails again within a few years.
Upland's summers regularly reach 95-100 degrees, and the city's position inland means there is no coastal cooling. That sustained heat and UV exposure breaks down mortar joints, dries out concrete sealers, and accelerates the aging of any exterior masonry. Santa Ana winds in the fall add another stress cycle - strong gusts can displace chimney caps, crack masonry that was already marginal, and drive debris into block wall weep holes. The city's older neighborhoods near Euclid Avenue also have large, mature trees whose root systems have been growing for 50-80 years and routinely crack driveways and walkways from below. Any driveway or walkway replacement in these neighborhoods needs root management built into the plan from the start.
Our crew works throughout Upland regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. We pull permits from the City of Upland Building and Safety Department for structural jobs and know which project types in Upland require a permit and which do not. The housing stock here is distinct from neighboring cities - Upland has a wider range of home ages than most Inland Empire cities, from pre-war cottages near the historic Train Depot on A Street to large 2000s-era homes in the northern foothill subdivisions.
Euclid Avenue runs north-south through the heart of Upland and is the easiest way to understand the city's geography - the neighborhoods on either side of Euclid between Foothill Boulevard and 16th Street have some of the oldest housing in Upland, with the most mature trees and the most root-damaged concrete flatwork. North of Foothill Boulevard, toward Mount Baldy and the foothills, the homes are newer but the terrain is steeper, which shifts the masonry challenges toward retaining walls and drainage management. Upland is also home to the San Antonio Community Hospital on San Bernardino Road, and the residential neighborhoods surrounding that campus on the western side of the city represent a third distinct building era - mostly 1950s to 1970s single-story homes with block boundary walls and concrete driveways that are now past the 50-year mark.
We serve all of Upland and work regularly in neighboring Rancho Cucamonga to the east and Ontario to the south. Whether your property is on the flatlands near Euclid Avenue or up toward the mountain edge, our response time and estimate process are the same.
Contact us by phone or through the estimate form and we will respond within one business day. A brief description of the problem and your address in Upland is all we need to schedule a site visit.
We come to your Upland property, assess the scope of work, and provide a written estimate that covers materials, labor, and any permit fees. You will know the full cost before any work begins - no surprises after the job is underway.
For jobs requiring a permit from the City of Upland, we pull it before work starts and schedule any required inspections. Structural masonry - block walls, retaining walls, chimney rebuilds - is built with proper reinforcement and drainage for Upland's clay soil conditions.
We clean the work area at the end of each day and do a final walkthrough with you at project completion. If anything is not right, we address it before we consider the job done.
Upland homeowners get a written estimate before any work begins. We respond within one business day and handle permits for all structural masonry jobs in the City of Upland.
(909) 788-2977Upland is a city of roughly 79,000 to 80,000 people in San Bernardino County, sitting at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains with a clear view of Mount Baldy on the northern horizon. The city has used the nickname "City of Gracious Living" for decades, and it shows in the tree-lined streets, mature landscaping, and generally well-maintained neighborhoods. Euclid Avenue - one of the most recognizable boulevards in the Inland Empire, wide and lined with palms and ornamental trees - runs north-south through the center of the city and serves as the main geographic anchor. The historic downtown area along Second Avenue and the blocks surrounding the Upland Train Depot on A Street, built in 1906, represent the oldest residential fabric in the city, with bungalows and Craftsman-style homes dating to the early 1900s. Nearby Ontario to the south shares a similar mid-century housing character.
The majority of Upland's housing stock is single-family detached homes built between the 1950s and 1980s - single-story ranch houses with stucco exteriors, attached garages, and block boundary walls at the property line. North Upland, closer to the foothills and the boundary with Rancho Cucamonga, has newer subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s on larger lots and sloped terrain. Homeownership rates in Upland are well above the California average, and the median home value reflects a market where homeowners are invested in long-term maintenance. San Bernardino County property owners can visit the San Bernardino County Building and Safety Division for code references on unincorporated areas, while most Upland properties go through the City of Upland directly. To the east, Rancho Cucamonga neighbors Upland and shares many of the same foothill soil and terrain characteristics.
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 MoreClay soils and Inland Valley heat do not wait - the longer a cracked driveway or leaning block wall sits, the more it costs to fix. Contact us now for a written estimate with no obligation.
