
Arden-Arcade Concrete & Masonry handles foundation repair, brick work, tuckpointing, and more for homeowners across Arden-Arcade and the greater Sacramento area. We show up, we do the job right, and we stand behind it.

Arden-Arcade Concrete & Masonry is a full-service masonry contractor serving Arden-Arcade, CA and 11 surrounding communities. We offer 16 masonry and concrete services, from foundation repair and chimney work to retaining walls and custom outdoor kitchens. Every job gets a licensed crew, a written estimate, and a clear plan before anyone picks up a tool.

Cracks in your foundation grow worse every season - stop the movement before it spreads to your walls and floors.
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Crumbling mortar and failed flashing let water into your home - we restore your chimney from cap to base.
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Old, recessed mortar lets rain behind your bricks - fresh joints seal the wall and add decades of life.
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Spalling bricks and cracked joints are more than cosmetic - repair now before water damage spreads inside.
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Cracked or sunken driveway? Pavers add curb appeal and hold up to heavy use year after year.
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Soil erosion and slope failures need a properly built retaining wall to stop the movement for good.
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Weathered and stained masonry can be cleaned, repaired, and brought back to its original condition.
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A custom masonry fireplace adds warmth, character, and lasting value to any living space.
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Fresh stone veneer transforms plain walls and home exteriors without the weight of full stone construction.
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Durable concrete block walls provide lasting privacy, security, and a clean finished appearance.
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A properly built block foundation wall supports your home and resists soil pressure season after season.
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A built-in masonry outdoor kitchen turns your backyard into a space you actually use every weekend.
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Uneven or crumbling walkways are a hazard - a new masonry path is safe, durable, and looks sharp.
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A new brick wall adds permanent structure and curb appeal that outlasts wood or vinyl alternatives.
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Hand-laid natural stone gives your home a look that no manufactured material can replicate.
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Recessed and hollow mortar joints need fresh pointing to keep water out and keep your wall strong.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. Tell us what you have noticed - cracking, settling, sticking doors, or any other concern. We will ask a few quick questions and schedule a free on-site visit. We respond within 1 business day.
A licensed mason walks the property, identifies the root cause, and explains what they found in plain language. You receive a written estimate that breaks down every line item before any work is approved. No vague quotes, no pressure.
The crew arrives on schedule, completes the work to plan, and leaves the site clean at the end of each day. Before leaving, we walk the job with you, show you what was done, and explain what to expect going forward. The permit inspection is handled for jobs that require one.
We hold a valid California Contractors State License Board license and carry full liability insurance. You can verify our license number at cslb.ca.gov before we start any work.
We come to your property, assess the actual condition, and give you a written quote. No phone estimates, no guessing. You decide whether to move forward - there is no pressure and no cost for the visit.
We are a local company serving Arden-Arcade and 11 surrounding communities. We know Sacramento Valley soils, the housing stock, and the county permit process - because we work here every week.
The number on your written estimate is what you pay. If something unexpected comes up during the job, we stop and talk to you before doing anything that changes the scope or cost.
Ready to get started? Call (916) 270-0260 or send us a message.
"The tuckpointing crew showed up on time, ground out all the old mortar, and matched the joint color better than I expected on a 1958 home. I got quotes from three companies and they were the only ones who explained why mortar type matters for older brick. Finished in one day."
David M., Sacramento - Tuckpointing"We had foundation cracks that had been getting worse for two winters. They walked the whole perimeter, explained the clay soil issue in plain terms, and pulled the Sacramento County permit themselves. The inspector signed off and my doors close normally again for the first time in years."
Karen T., Carmichael - Foundation Repair"Had a chimney crown that cracked badly after the rains last year. They came out for a free inspection, showed me photos from inside the flue, and the repair was done in a day. The written estimate matched the final bill exactly. I would hire them again without hesitation."
Paul R., Fair Oaks - Chimney RepairWe respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(916) 270-0260Arden-Arcade Concrete & Masonry serves Arden-Arcade, CA and 11 surrounding communities including Sacramento, Carmichael, and Citrus Heights. We cover 12 service areas across the greater Sacramento region and are available 7 days a week for estimates and same-week project starts on most jobs.
Six practical topics to help you recognize problems early and make confident decisions about your home.
Sacramento Valley clay soils swell in wet winters and shrink in dry summers, putting annual stress on mortar joints that other climates never experience. The California Geological Survey documents how expansive clay soils affect structures throughout the region - the same forces that crack sidewalks also wear mortar faster than average.
Most Arden-Arcade homes built in the 1950s and 1960s use brick veneer - a decorative outer layer over a wood frame - not solid masonry walls. Repairs to veneer focus on the mortar and surface bricks, while solid brick repairs may involve structural concerns. Knowing which type you have shapes the scope and cost of any repair.
Late summer through early fall is the ideal window. Fresh mortar needs moderate temperatures and dry conditions to cure correctly. Scheduling in August or September seals your walls before winter rains arrive and avoids the extreme heat that dries mortar too fast - which leads to surface cracking before it sets.
Most structural foundation work in Arden-Arcade requires a Sacramento County building permit, which means a county inspector independently reviews the work before it is closed out. This is a homeowner protection, not a burden - it means you have a verified record that the repair was done correctly. Your contractor should handle the permit, not you.
Yes. Northern California experiences frequent minor tremors, and even small shaking events can loosen mortar joints or shift the chimney crown in ways that are not visible from the ground. A camera inspection of the flue is the only way to confirm the liner is intact after any notable seismic activity in your area.
Tuckpointing done with the correct mortar mix for your brick type can last 25 to 30 years. Foundation pier systems often carry warranties of 25 years or more. What shortens that lifespan is using the wrong materials or skipping the root cause - poor drainage or unaddressed soil movement will undo even solid repair work over time.
Arden-Arcade Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor company based in Arden-Arcade, CA, serving 12 communities across the greater Sacramento region since 2019. We hold a California Contractors State License Board contractor license, issued through the state of California, covering concrete and masonry work.
Since 2019, we have completed masonry and concrete projects across Arden-Arcade and surrounding areas, covering all 16 of our core services. Our crew works on homes of all ages - including the postwar ranch homes that make up much of Arden-Arcade's housing stock - and understands the specific challenges that Sacramento Valley soils and climate create for masonry.
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Yes, every time. Mortar is designed to fail before the brick - it absorbs stress so the bricks do not. Once mortar fails and water gets in, the bricks themselves start to spall and chip, which turns a routine repair into a full replacement job.
Any crack wider than a quarter inch, a crack that has grown noticeably, or one paired with sticking doors or sloping floors deserves a professional look. Hairline cracks in new concrete can be normal settling, but patterns of multiple cracks suggest something is still moving.
Not until it has been inspected. Cracked mortar, a damaged liner, or a shifted crown can allow smoke and combustion gases to back up into your home. The National Fire Protection Association recommends an annual chimney inspection even for moderate users.
If you have spotted any of these signs at your home, the easiest next step is a free on-site visit. Call (916) 270-0260 and we will come take a look at no charge.
Arden-Arcade is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County with about 92,000 residents, sitting just east of the city of Sacramento along the American River. Because it is unincorporated, local permits and inspections go through Sacramento County rather than a city government - something homeowners here learn quickly when starting any home project. The northern edge of the community runs along the American River Parkway, a 23-mile greenbelt that most residents cite as one of the best things about living here.
Most of the neighborhood was built during the postwar suburban boom of the 1940s through 1960s, and that housing stock is what shapes most of our work. Streets throughout Arden-Arcade are lined with large oaks and elms planted decades ago - beautiful trees that also push up driveways and crack sidewalks over time. Homes near Arden Fair, along Watt Avenue, and in the quieter blocks closer to the river all have their own character, but they share a common reality: original masonry and concrete that is 60 to 80 years old and ready for attention. The Census Bureau data for Arden-Arcade confirms the community's dense concentration of postwar single-family homes.
Sacramento Valley's climate makes masonry maintenance more demanding here than in many parts of the country. The region gets almost all of its rain between November and March, then bakes through a long dry summer with weeks above 100 degrees. That cycle - wet clay swelling, dry clay shrinking - stresses foundations and mortar joints every single year. We understand these conditions because we work in them constantly, and every repair we do accounts for what Sacramento's seasons will put your home through next.
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Arden-Arcade Concrete & Masonry
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Arden-Arcade Concrete & Masonry offers free on-site estimates for masonry and concrete work throughout Arden-Arcade and the greater Sacramento area.