About our Santa Cruz masonry contractor crew
We're a small masonry crew based in Santa Cruz, best known for repairing older brick and stone and for building retaining walls that stay put.
How I ended up in masonry
I came to masonry in my thirties, after a first career that kept me indoors. I learned it carrying block for an old mason who didn't talk much. I don't either, so it worked out. We've been in business since 2013, and most of our calls come from people with older homes who want the work done right and not done twice.
We're best known for retaining walls and for work on older brick and stone, mostly repointing the worn mortar and repairing what's cracked or loose. What I care about most is that a repair doesn't cause the next problem. Old masonry holds up well if you don't fight it, so a good part of the job is knowing what to leave alone.
I'd rather tell you a job isn't worth doing than sell it to you. Sometimes a wall needs a few joints repointed and nothing more, and that's what you'll hear from me. You can look over the work we do or send us a note about yours.
What we're here for
We build and repair masonry so it suits the house it's on, and we give you a straight answer about what your walls, chimney or steps need before anyone picks up a trowel.
What you get with usfrom J&L Santa Cruz Concrete & Masonry
The same person throughout
I come out to look at your job myself, and I'm on site with the crew while we do the work, so the person who gave you the estimate is the one standing in your yard.
Cause first, then the fix
We figure out why the brick is cracking or the wall is leaning before we fix anything, so you pay for the repair your house actually needs and not one it doesn't.
Your wall still looks right
We work with older brick and stone instead of against it, so when we're done the wall still looks like your wall and not like somebody patched it.
Where we work from Santa Cruz
We're based in Santa Cruz and work across the cities around it, from the coast over the hill and plenty of places in between. Pick your city below, or get in touch if yours isn't listed.
Ask us for an estimatefor your brick, stone or wall
Call (831) 201-6259 or send us a message. Estimates are free and done at your property, there's no pressure to book, and we'll get back to you within one business day.