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Serving Daly City, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 509-3556
Daly City Concrete & Masonry handles foundation repair, brick work, chimneys, retaining walls, and more. Local crew, honest estimates, permits handled - no shortcuts.
Daly City Concrete & Masonry is a full-service masonry contractor in Daly City, CA, serving homeowners across 12 communities in the Bay Area. We cover everything from cracked foundations and failing chimneys to new retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and stone veneer - all 16 services handled by our own experienced crew. Whether you have an urgent repair or a new installation in mind, we start with a free on-site estimate and no pressure to book.
Cracks in walls or sticking doors after a wet season? We stop foundation movement and restore stability before the damage spreads.
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Crumbling mortar or a missing cap? We repair chimneys that are letting in fog, water, and wildlife - and seal them for years ahead.
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Old mortar failing on your brick chimney or wall? Fresh tuckpointing stops water infiltration and can add decades to your masonry.
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Loose bricks, failed mortar, or earthquake damage? We restore your brick to full strength with color-matched repairs that hold.
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Cracked or uneven driveway? Custom paver installation adds curb appeal and handles years of daily traffic without crumbling.
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A leaning or cracked retaining wall is a safety issue on hillside lots. We build and repair walls that hold back slope and water.
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Weathered brick or stone losing its character? We restore the appearance and structural integrity of aging masonry surfaces.
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No fireplace, or want an upgrade? We build custom masonry fireplaces designed to perform safely and look great for decades.
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Want the look of natural stone without a full rebuild? Stone veneer installation transforms exterior walls and interior spaces.
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Need a durable perimeter wall, privacy barrier, or garden boundary? Concrete block walls are built to last in any yard.
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A properly built foundation block wall carries your home's weight and resists moisture - we get the base right from the start.
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Ready for a backyard cooking space that lasts? Masonry outdoor kitchens hold up to heat, weather, and daily use.
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Cracked concrete path or no path at all? A new brick or paver walkway improves safety and ties your yard together.
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From garden borders to full privacy walls, we install brick walls built straight, level, and tight enough to last generations.
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Natural stone walls, steps, and features built to complement your home and hold up in the Bay Area climate.
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Receding or crumbling mortar joints? Brick pointing renews the seal between bricks before water damage reaches the wall interior.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or the contact form and tell us what you have noticed - cracks, leaning walls, chimney damage, or a project you want to start. We ask a few questions to come prepared, then schedule a time that works for you. Expect a response within 1 business day.
We come out, walk the property with you, and look at the full picture - not just the visible damage. You get a written estimate before we leave, with a clear breakdown of what needs to be done and why. No vague quotes, no pressure to sign on the spot.
Once you approve the scope, we pull any required permits, schedule the crew, and complete the job to current standards. We clean up when we are done and walk you through the finished work before we leave. You get all paperwork, including any permit sign-offs.
We hold a current California contractor license and carry general liability insurance on every project. You can verify our license through the California Contractors State License Board before any work begins.
Every quote starts with a free in-person visit. We measure, assess, and give you a written estimate before asking for a decision. No phone quotes, no pressure, no surprise additions after you say yes.
We have been working on Daly City homes since 2015 and know the local soil conditions, permit requirements, and mid-century construction details that shape every job here.
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day, 7 days a week. When you need to get ahead of a rainy season or schedule before a sale, slow communication is not an option.
Ready to talk? Call (650) 509-3556 or request an estimate online.
We had a foundation crack that had been growing every winter for three years. The crew came out, explained exactly what was going on underneath, and had the whole thing stabilized in four days. No more cracks showing up after the rains.
Marcus T., Daly City - Foundation repair
Our chimney had been leaking for two seasons and two other contractors looked at it without actually fixing it. These guys found the real problem - failing mortar on the upper section - and tuckpointed the whole chimney in one day. No leaks since.
Jenny P., San Bruno - Chimney repair
The retaining wall in our backyard had been leaning for years. They assessed the drainage situation behind it, not just the wall itself, and rebuilt the whole section correctly. It held up perfectly through last winter.
David R., Pacifica - Retaining wall construction
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no sales 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.
(650) 509-3556Daly City Concrete & Masonry is based in Daly City, CA and serves 12 communities across the Bay Area, including San Francisco, South San Francisco, and Pacifica. Most jobs can be scheduled within the same week, and we cover the entire service area with the same crew and the same standards.
Helpful context before you schedule an estimate or start a project.
Yes - persistent moisture accelerates mortar breakdown faster than dry inland climates. Daly City's marine air means your masonry stays damp for long stretches, which can halve the effective lifespan of original mortar compared to drier regions.
Call after any felt earthquake before using your chimney or fireplace. Even minor seismic activity can crack chimney liners and loosen mortar joints in ways invisible from the ground. Chimneys near the San Andreas Fault zone deserve a post-quake check.
Mortar has a lifespan of 25 to 50 years. Most Daly City homes were built in the 1940s to 1960s, meaning original mortar is likely at or past end-of-life. A mason can test joints quickly - many look intact but are hollow just beneath the surface.
Routine tuckpointing and minor repairs usually do not need a permit. Structural work does - foundation stabilization, chimney rebuilds, and retaining walls over certain heights all require city approval in Daly City. Your contractor should handle the application. The California Contractors State License Board California Contractors State License Board maintains resources on contractor requirements statewide.
Pavers handle hillside movement better than poured concrete because individual units can shift slightly without cracking. On Daly City's sloped lots, pavers also allow water to drain between joints rather than pool against foundation walls.
If mortar joints are failing but the bricks themselves are sound, tuckpointing is the right repair. If more than 30 to 40 percent of a wall is compromised, or if bricks are visibly spalling, a partial or full rebuild may be needed. A mason can assess this in under an hour.
Daly City Concrete & Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor company based in Daly City, CA, serving 12 communities across the Bay Area since 2015. We hold a current California contractor license issued through the California Contractors State License Board, which regulates contractor standards statewide. Since 2015, our crew has completed masonry projects across all 16 service categories - from foundation repair and chimney work to new retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and stone veneer installations.
Inspect annually and after any felt earthquake. Annual checks catch deteriorating mortar before water gets inside. Post-quake checks catch structural movement invisible from the ground.
Surface hairline cracks can be sealed. Cracks wider than a quarter inch, or concrete that has heaved or sunk, typically mean the base has shifted. Replacement with pavers gives you flexibility for future movement.
A leaning retaining wall is under increasing pressure from soil and water behind it. Left alone, walls fail suddenly - which is both a safety hazard and a significantly larger repair bill than addressing it early.
Have a specific situation you want to talk through before scheduling? Call (650) 509-3556 or send us a message and we will get back to you within 1 business day.
Daly City grew rapidly after World War II as developers built thousands of nearly identical stucco tract homes across the hillsides of San Mateo County. Most of those homes were built between the late 1940s and the 1960s, which means the city's housing stock is now 60 to 75 years old. The Westlake District is the most iconic example - the planned postwar community of look-alike homes that inspired the song "Little Boxes" - and brick chimneys, concrete driveways, and hillside retaining walls on those properties are all due for regular maintenance.
The city is built across a series of hills and ridges, and sloped lots are common throughout neighborhoods near Serramonte Center and near the Cow Palace arena. That terrain means retaining walls are a standard feature on many properties - and water pressure from winter rains puts constant stress on any wall built without proper drainage behind it. Daly City also sits near the San Andreas Fault, and the combination of seismic activity and unstable soils means foundation inspections and post-earthquake chimney checks are a routine part of homeownership here. The U.S. Census shows median home values in Daly City well above $700,000 - which means protecting that investment with proper maintenance is not optional.
Daly City Concrete & Masonry has been working on Daly City homes since 2015. We know the Doelger-era construction details, the local permit process through the city Building Division, and the soil and moisture conditions that shape every masonry job here. If you own a home in this city, we can help you stay ahead of the wear before it becomes a costly emergency.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Daly City Concrete & Masonry
287 Station Ave
Daly City, CA 94014
Always open, 24/7.
Call Daly City Concrete & Masonry today for a free on-site masonry estimate in Daly City and the surrounding Bay Area.