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Citrus Heights Concrete & Masonry serves Sacramento homeowners with foundation repair, tuckpointing, brick masonry, and concrete work. We have operated throughout the Sacramento region since 2016 and reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Sacramento's expansive clay soils swell with winter rain and shrink in the summer heat, and that repeated cycle is the main reason so many homes in Midtown, East Sacramento, and Land Park develop foundation cracks and uneven floors. Our foundation repair work addresses both the visible cracks and the underlying drainage or soil conditions that caused them, so the same problem does not reappear a few seasons later.
Older Sacramento neighborhoods like Midtown and East Sacramento have an unusually high concentration of brick chimneys, brick piers, and decorative brick accents on homes built between 1900 and 1950. Mortar in those original joints has typically softened and crumbled enough to let water in, and tuckpointing restores the joint before the brick itself needs replacement.
Sacramento winters are mild but wet, and the tule fog that settles over the valley from December through February creates persistent damp conditions that accelerate mortar deterioration at the crown and shoulder of a chimney. An open or crumbling chimney cap lets water run straight down the flue and into the firebox, causing damage that is far more expensive to fix than the chimney repair itself.
Sacramento's flat terrain means retaining walls are most often needed where a homeowner has added raised garden beds, split-level yards, or slope features along a property line. In neighborhoods near the American River, the flat terrain can hide drainage problems that only show up during heavy rain, and a well-built retaining wall with proper drainage behind it prevents yard flooding from working back toward the foundation.
Sacramento has a higher proportion of original brick detailing on older homes than most Sacramento Valley suburbs - Craftsman bungalows, Victorian facades, and brick veneer from the early 20th century are common in Midtown, East Sacramento, and Curtis Park. Replacing spalled bricks and failed mortar with materials that match the original keeps these homes looking right and holds their value in a neighborhood where character matters to buyers.
Postwar ranch homes throughout Sacramento neighborhoods like Tahoe Park, College Glen, and Oak Park have original concrete driveways that are now 50 to 70 years old and cracking from decades of clay soil movement. Pavers handle the seasonal ground shift better than a solid concrete slab and allow individual sections to be adjusted without a full driveway replacement.
More than half of Sacramento's housing units were built before 1980, and a significant portion date back to the 1920s through the 1960s. That means a large share of the city's homes have original foundations, brick chimneys, and mortar joints that have been through 50 to 100 Sacramento winters and summers without meaningful repair. Sacramento summers regularly reach 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which dries and cracks exterior coatings and mortar joints faster than in cooler climates. Then the rainy season runs November through March, pushing water into every crack that formed over the summer. That cycle - hot and dry, then wet - is the main reason masonry on Sacramento homes deteriorates faster than owners expect.
The clay-heavy soil that underlies most of Sacramento is another major factor. Sacramento sits in a broad, flat valley near the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, and the valley's clay soils expand when wet and contract in dry weather. That seasonal movement is the primary cause of foundation cracking, driveway heaving, and brick chimney leaning in homes throughout the city. The City of Sacramento Community Development Department administers building permits and foundation standards, and we work within those requirements on every permitted job.
Our crew works throughout Sacramento regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. We pull permits from the City of Sacramento when structural work requires it and are familiar with the city's requirements for foundation repair and retaining wall construction near the city's flood management zones.
Sacramento has more housing variety than any other city in the region. A Craftsman bungalow in East Sacramento or Midtown requires a completely different approach than a postwar ranch home in College Glen or a newer tract home in Natomas. The older neighborhoods near the American River Parkway often have original brick or stone detailing that needs matching materials and careful hand work. The ranch homes and tract subdivisions are more straightforward but bring their own issues with slab foundations and aging concrete flatwork. We have worked in both types of neighborhoods and adjust our approach to fit the house.
Sacramento sits at the center of our service area, with Rancho Cordova to the east and Carmichael to the northeast. Homeowners in all three communities deal with the same clay soil conditions and aging housing stock that drive most of the masonry calls we receive.
Call us or fill out the estimate form on this page. We respond to all Sacramento inquiries within one business day and can usually schedule an on-site visit the same week you contact us.
We visit your property, assess the foundation, masonry, or concrete conditions in person, and provide a written estimate before any work is committed. This is also when we identify any permit requirements so you know the full scope and cost upfront.
Our crew arrives on the agreed date and works through the project as outlined in the estimate. For permitted work, we pull permits from the City of Sacramento and coordinate required inspections so you do not have to.
Once the work is finished, we clean the site and walk through the completed project with you before we leave. Any touch-ups are handled on the spot, not after follow-up calls.
We work across Sacramento neighborhoods with no trip fees and no-pressure estimates. Responses within one business day.
(916) 618-0266Sacramento is California's state capital and home to about 524,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in the state. The city sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, in the middle of a broad, flat valley that shapes both its climate and its soil conditions. Sacramento's older neighborhoods - East Sacramento, Midtown, Land Park, Curtis Park, and Boulevard Park - are known for tree-lined streets, Craftsman bungalows, and Victorian-era homes that date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. These neighborhoods are among the most distinctive residential areas in the region and draw buyers who value original architectural character. Old Sacramento along the riverfront and the California State Capitol building nearby are the landmarks most residents reference when describing the city's center.
Sacramento also has large postwar residential areas in neighborhoods like Tahoe Park, College Glen, Oak Park, and Arden-Arcade, where the housing stock shifts to single-story ranch homes built between the 1940s and 1970s. The Natomas area in northern Sacramento and parts of South Sacramento saw heavy development in the 1990s and 2000s with two-story tract homes that are now entering their first major maintenance window. Sacramento borders Carmichael to the northeast, a community with a similar mix of older ranch homes and established neighborhoods where we work regularly. You can read more about the city's history and neighborhoods at the Sacramento Wikipedia page.
Restore your foundation's stability and protect your home's structural integrity.
Learn MoreKeep your chimney safe, functional, and free from water damage.
Learn MoreRenew deteriorating mortar joints to strengthen and waterproof masonry.
Learn MoreReplace cracked or damaged bricks to restore appearance and durability.
Learn MoreEnhance your driveway with durable, professionally installed paver systems.
Learn MoreBuild strong retaining walls that hold soil and prevent erosion.
Learn MoreBring aging masonry back to its original strength and appearance.
Learn MoreInstall a custom masonry fireplace that adds warmth and lasting value.
Learn MoreAdd the beauty of natural stone to any interior or exterior surface.
Learn MoreConstruct solid concrete block walls for lasting structural support.
Learn MoreInstall reinforced block walls that provide a dependable foundation base.
Learn MoreCreate a durable outdoor kitchen built to last in any weather.
Learn MoreDesign and build attractive walkways that improve your property's curb appeal.
Learn MoreConstruct classic brick walls that combine beauty with structural strength.
Learn MoreCraft custom stonework that adds timeless character to any property.
Learn MoreRepoint brick joints to seal gaps and extend your wall's lifespan.
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