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Serving Simi Valley, CA and surrounding areas. (805) 261-5871
SV Simi Valley Masonry handles foundation repair, brick work, retaining walls, and every masonry job in between. We serve homeowners across Simi Valley and surrounding communities with honest estimates and work built to last.
SV Simi Valley Masonry is a masonry contractor in Simi Valley, CA focused on solving the structural and cosmetic problems that brick, stone, and block develop over time. We offer 16 masonry services - from emergency foundation repair to custom outdoor kitchen builds - and serve homeowners across 12 cities in the greater Simi Valley area. Every job starts with a free on-site assessment so you know exactly what you are getting before anyone picks up a tool.
Cracks returning to the same walls every year? We stabilize shifting foundations before small problems become major structural repairs.
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Crumbling mortar or a missing cap lets water straight into your chimney. We restore the seal so your fireplace is safe to use again.
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Failing mortar joints let water into your walls. We remove the old material and pack in fresh mortar matched to your brick.
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Spalling bricks or open joints won't fix themselves. We replace damaged bricks and repoint the surrounding joints to stop further damage.
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Cracked concrete is a curb-appeal problem and a trip hazard. Driveway pavers last for decades and look far better than plain concrete.
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A sloped yard needs a wall that actually holds. We build retaining walls designed for Simi Valley's soil movement and hillside conditions.
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Aging brick and stone loses its strength and looks. We restore the original character of your masonry without a full rebuild.
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A new masonry fireplace adds real warmth and lasting value. We build it to last - properly lined, permitted, and finished to match your home.
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Stone veneer transforms a plain wall into a focal point. We install it cleanly over existing surfaces with no structural demo required.
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Block walls are the workhorse of property boundaries and privacy. We build them level, plumb, and right for your site conditions.
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Your home sits on its foundation wall. We build and repair them with the structural accuracy that load-bearing work demands.
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An outdoor kitchen built from masonry handles the heat and weather that wood and metal frames cannot. We design and build it to last.
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Uneven or crumbling walkways are a daily frustration and a liability. We build them flat, durable, and appropriate for your traffic.
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A properly built brick wall is a permanent feature that adds structure and privacy. We lay every course level and anchor it correctly.
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Natural stone work requires skill to do cleanly. We cut, set, and point stone features that look intentional - not improvised.
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Failing mortar joints are the most common reason water gets into brick walls. We repoint them before the damage reaches the bricks themselves.
Learn MoreThree straightforward steps from your first call to a finished job.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We will ask a few basic questions about your home and what you are seeing. You do not need to have all the answers - just describe the problem. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a time to come out that works for your schedule.
A mason comes to your property, looks at the problem up close, and explains what they are seeing in plain language. You get a written estimate that spells out the recommended repair, the method, the timeline, and the total cost - before you commit to anything. No surprises, no pressure.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the job, pull any required permits, and complete the work. Before we leave, we walk you through what was done so you can see it yourself. We do not consider a job finished until you are satisfied with what you see.
We carry full liability insurance on every project and pull permits under our California contractor license when the work requires it. You get independent inspection sign-off - not just our word that the job was done right.
Every estimate starts with a site visit. We look at the actual problem before quoting a price. The estimate you receive is written, itemized, and covers labor, materials, and any permit fees - so the number you see is the number you pay.
We have been working in Simi Valley and the surrounding area since 2018. We know the local soil conditions, the housing stock, and the permit process here - which means we show up prepared instead of figuring things out on your dime.
We back our structural repairs with a written warranty. We also use mortar matched to your home's age and brick type - one of the most important quality factors for long-lasting masonry work that too many contractors skip.
Ready to get started? Call (805) 261-5871 or send us a message for a free on-site estimate.
"The crew showed up when they said they would and finished the foundation repair in two days - right on the timeline they quoted. The permit was handled without me having to do anything, and the inspector signed off without issues. Straightforward from start to finish."
David M., Simi Valley - Foundation repair
"Our chimney mortar was in bad shape after years of Santa Ana winds. They matched the mortar color to our original brick so well that you cannot tell where the new work starts. They also noticed the cap was loose and replaced it without charging extra."
Karen T., Thousand Oaks - Chimney repair
"We had a section of retaining wall that was leaning after last winter's rain. The estimate was written and detailed, the work took one day, and the finished wall looks solid. They cleaned up completely before leaving and explained what to watch for going forward."
Robert A., Moorpark - Retaining wall construction
We respond within 1 business day - usually faster. There is no obligation to proceed after the estimate. After you submit the form, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit so we can see the job in person and give you an accurate written quote.
(805) 261-5871SV Simi Valley Masonry is based in Simi Valley, CA and serves homeowners across 12 cities in Ventura County and the northwest San Fernando Valley. We cover Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Camarillo, and communities throughout the region. Most of our service area is within a 30-minute drive of our office, which means same-week scheduling is typically available.
Six things worth understanding before you schedule any masonry repair or project.
Concrete driveways crack under the heat and UV exposure common in the Simi Valley area. Interlocking pavers flex with soil movement rather than fracturing - and individual units can be replaced without tearing out the whole surface. The upfront cost is higher, but the lifespan and repairability make pavers the better long-term value in this climate.
Hairline cracks in mortar joints are early-stage and can usually wait for a planned repair. Gaps wide enough to slip a finger into are already letting water in - and in a climate that swings between dry summers and concentrated winter rain, that moisture will accelerate the damage every season. The rule of thumb: if it held through last winter without new damage, schedule a repair before the next one.
Mortar is intentionally softer than brick so it absorbs movement and stress - protecting the bricks themselves. When a contractor uses mortar that is too hard for older, softer bricks, the bricks crack instead of the mortar. This is a common and expensive mistake. The correct mortar mix depends on your home's age and brick type - ask any contractor how they determine it.
Cosmetic repointing and minor repairs typically don't require a permit. Structural work - foundation repairs, chimney rebuilding, retaining walls that hold soil, and load-bearing block walls - does require one through Ventura County's building department. A permit means an independent inspector verifies the work meets current standards, which protects you if you ever sell the home.
The 1994 Northridge earthquake - centered just a few miles from Simi Valley - caused widespread ground movement across the area. Foundation cracks and shifted chimney mortar from that event have had 30 years to worsen, and many have never been professionally assessed. If your home was standing in 1994 and has never had a structural masonry inspection, that is worth scheduling.
At minimum: a written estimate with itemized scope, materials, and total cost; confirmation of whether a permit is needed and who pulls it; proof of liability insurance; and a clear explanation of what was found and why the recommended repair addresses it. The Better Business Bureau publishes contractor hiring guidelines worth reviewing before you sign anything.
SV Simi Valley Masonry is a licensed and insured masonry contractor based in Simi Valley, CA, serving homeowners across Ventura County and the northwest San Fernando Valley since 2018. We are licensed by the California Contractors State License Board, which requires passing a trade exam and maintaining active liability insurance - the minimum bar any homeowner should hold a contractor to before signing an estimate.
Our work covers 16 masonry services across 12 service areas. We specialize in the problems that Southern California homes develop over time - foundation settling on expansive clay soils, chimney mortar damaged by Santa Ana winds, and brick and block structures that have been through decades of heat cycles and occasional seismic activity.
Want to learn more about how we work? Read our full About page or contact us to schedule a free on-site estimate.
Sticking doors and recurring wall cracks are two of the clearest early signs of foundation movement. In Simi Valley, this pattern is often tied to clay soil contracting through summer and expanding after winter rain. It does not always mean catastrophic damage - but it does mean the movement is ongoing and worth a professional look before the next dry season.
In most cases, targeted repair is the right answer. A skilled mason can remove and replace only the failing bricks or mortar, leaving the surrounding structure intact. The exception is when damage is widespread enough that piecemeal repair would cost more than a section rebuild - a good contractor will tell you which applies and why.
Surface cracks in non-structural walls and minor repointing on low, non-load-bearing garden walls are reasonable DIY projects with the right mortar and tools. Anything connected to your home's structure - foundation, chimney, retaining walls holding soil - is not. Using the wrong mortar mix or missing an underlying drainage problem can make structural masonry worse, not better.
The Brick Industry Association publishes technical guidance on mortar and repair standards that is worth reviewing before comparing contractor estimates. If you have questions about your specific situation, call us and we will walk you through what we would look for before ever charging you a dollar.
Simi Valley is a city of roughly 126,000 people in Ventura County, about 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Most of its neighborhoods were built during the rapid growth of the 1960s through 1980s following the opening of the Simi Valley Freeway. That means a large share of homes here are now 40 to 60 years old, with brick chimneys, block walls, and concrete flatwork from that same era. The masonry on those homes has been through decades of hot summers, occasional seismic activity from nearby fault systems, and the Santa Ana wind cycles the valley is known for.
The city sits in a valley ringed by hills and open space, with many neighborhoods backing up to sloped terrain near the Santa Susana Mountains. Hillside lots in areas near Wood Ranch and the north end of the city often deal with drainage challenges and soil movement that flat-lot homes don't face - which is why retaining walls and proper drainage around foundations matter more here than in many other markets. The city also has a high rate of owner-occupied homes, with median home values well above the national average, which means homeowners here tend to invest in maintenance that protects their property value.
We have been working in Simi Valley since 2018 and know the neighborhood-by-neighborhood differences that affect how masonry jobs get done here - from the older ranch homes near Simi Valley Town Center to the newer two-story houses on the east side. If your home is in this area, the masonry challenges you are dealing with are ones we have seen and solved many times before.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
SV Simi Valley Masonry
495 E Easy St # D
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone: (805) 261-5871
Email: contact@masonrysimivalley.com
Monday to Saturday: 8 AM to 6 PM. Sunday: 10 AM to 2 PM.
Call SV Simi Valley Masonry today for a free on-site estimate - we serve Simi Valley and 11 surrounding communities with no-pressure quotes and work that holds.