Masonry Contractor in Lennox, CA - Brick Repair and Block Walls Built Right
Custom Hawthorne Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Hawthorne that repairs brick, repoints crumbling joints, fixes leaky chimneys and builds block and retaining walls for homeowners in Lennox, CA.
We're Custom Hawthorne Concrete and Masonry, a masonry contractor based in Hawthorne, CA that works in Lennox and the cities around it. We're best known for careful brick repair and solid block walls, and we also build retaining walls, paver driveways, fireplaces and stone work. Prep comes first with us, because that's what decides how long the work holds up.
- Prep done before the mortar goes on
- Covered site, cleaned as we go
- We walk the finished job with you
THE HOUSES WE WORK ON IN LENNOX
Most of the masonry calls we get from Lennox are the same ones we get across the cities around Hawthorne: brick with joints gone soft and sandy, a chimney that leaks near the top, and block walls along the property line that have started to lean or crack. Older garden walls, steps and planters usually show it first.
Crumbling joints have their own bad fix, which is smearing new mortar over the old. That's a bad meal with nice plating, and it peels off. We grind the joints back to sound mortar and pack them fresh, the slow part that lasts.
MASONRY WORK WE DO IN LENNOX
Pick the job closest to what you're seeing at your house in Lennox. If it looks like two of these at once, that's common, and I'll sort it out at the estimate.
Foundation repair
Where a footing has settled and cracked the walls above it, we find out why and repair it.
Chimney repair
We repair a cracked cap, loose bricks or worn joints on your chimney, working from the top down.
Tuckpointing
Worn joints get cut out and refilled, with the color and shape matched so the wall reads as one piece.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find.
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a well-packed base, which is what keeps them level where the tires run.
Retaining wall construction
Retaining walls for a yard that changes level, built with drainage behind so water doesn't push them over.
Masonry restoration
For brick or stone patched over the years with whatever was in the garage, we clean, repoint and repair it.
Fireplace installation
A new masonry fireplace built to fit the room, with the firebox, hearth and surround in brick or stone.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone set over an existing wall or column, with the backing done right so moisture doesn't get trapped.
Concrete block walls
Block walls for property lines and privacy, built on a real footing with steel and grout where needed.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions and garages, so the framing above has a solid base.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
I spent years on a kitchen line, so we lay out grill islands and counters around how you actually cook.
Walkway construction
Brick, paver or concrete walkways with a slight slope, so water runs off instead of pooling by the door.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls for a garden, planter or entry, laid straight on a solid footing.
Stone masonry
Natural stone walls, steps and facing, each stone fitted by hand so the weight sits where it should.
Brick pointing
When mortar turns sandy and falls out, we clean out the joints and pack in fresh mortar before water gets behind.
SERVING LENNOX FROM HAWTHORNE
We're based in Hawthorne and cover all of Lennox, from Century Boulevard down to the 105 and from the 405 east to the Inglewood line. We do the same work in Lawndale and Inglewood, and the crew at your house is our own, with me or our lead mason running it.
To set up a visit, call (424) 307-8119 or send the form below with your address and what you're seeing, like a crack, a lean or a damp spot. I'd rather see it in person than guess from a description.
BEFORE YOUR MASONRY JOB STARTS IN LENNOX
The price mostly turns on what's behind the masonry: how far the damage runs, what caused it, how much has to come out before new work goes in, and how hard your brick or stone is to match. You get that price in writing after I've seen the job.
The schedule turns on prep and on permits. If your job needs one, I'll tell you at the estimate, we take care of it with the county office that handles your address, and we start once it's in hand.
- Exactly which walls, steps or chimney sections are in the job
- Whether new brick or mortar should match the old or stand apart
- Where the crew can stage materials and get a wheelbarrow through
HOW A LENNOX JOB RUNS
I come out and look
You call, and I come out to look at the job and what's around it, like gutters, downspouts and how the yard drains, because water is usually behind the damage.
Your written estimate
You get the price in writing, with what's in the job and what isn't, and I'll walk you through how we'd do it.
Prep, work, walk-through
We prep the site, cover what needs covering and clean as we go, like a good kitchen line. When it's done, I walk it with you.
Lennox masonry questions
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Lennox, CA?
LA County Public Works issues them, because Lennox is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, not a city. If you want to check, the county's Service Locator shows which office handles permits for your street address or parcel number. That's the office we'd work with on your job.
Do I need a permit for a retaining wall or fireplace in Lennox?
Usually, yes. The county generally requires permits for retaining walls, fireplaces and patios, and its permits cover repairs and replacements as well as new building. I'll tell you at the estimate whether your job needs one.
When does a masonry contractor need a license in California?
A contractor needs a license from the California Contractors State License Board when the job needs a building permit, uses any other workers, or costs $1,000 or more in labor and materials. A bigger job can't be split into smaller pieces to stay under $1,000. We're licensed and insured.
How can I check if my Lennox home is in an earthquake hazard zone?
Type your address into the state's EQ Zapp map. It shows whether the property lies in a mapped earthquake hazard zone, or whether the state hasn't evaluated that area yet. It's worth a look before planning a new wall or foundation work, and you can bring what you find to the estimate.
Tell us what your masonry is doing
Send your address and what you're seeing, or call (424) 307-8119. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Call (424) 307-8119