Oxnard · Licensed & Insured · 805-301-6837
Oxnard Masonry
Brick, block, stone, concrete and stucco, built by masons who work in Ventura County every week. Retaining walls, patios, driveways and outdoor kitchens, quoted flat and left clean.
- Retaining walls in block, concrete, stone and timber
- Brick laying, tuckpointing, veneer and brick repair
- Flagstone patios, stone steps, boulders and cobblestones
- Concrete driveways, stamped patios, stairs and sidewalk repair
- Outdoor kitchens, BBQs, pizza ovens, chimneys and fire pits
Call now: 805-301-6837
What We Do
Masonry and hardscape for Oxnard homes and businesses
Oxnard Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor working across Ventura County, and the range is deliberately wide because most projects touch more than one trade. A backyard that needs Pavers usually needs a low wall to hold the grade first. A driveway job turns into Concrete flatwork plus a new apron at the sidewalk. We lay brick and block, set natural stone, pour and finish concrete, apply and repair stucco, and build the outdoor structures that tie a yard together. Brick masonry and stone masonry are what we started in, and hardscape is where most of that work ends up today. Our crew handles Retaining Walls in block, poured concrete, stone and timber, Brick Laying from a garden wall to a full veneer facade, Stone Masonry in flagstone, boulders and cobblestone, plus Stucco, Outdoor Kitchens and Commercial Masonry for property managers and general contractors. Every job is run by the person who quoted it, priced flat before we start, and permitted where the work calls for it. Free estimates across Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, Moorpark and Newbury Park.
Recent Work
A few recent Ventura County builds.
Walls, patios and outdoor structures we have built for homeowners around the county in the past year.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Stepped block wall on a cut slope
A failing thirty-year-old wall pulled and rebuilt in reinforced block, with a gravel column, filter fabric and a daylighted drain line behind the full run.
Ojai, CA
Stone garden wall with arched niche
Fieldstone laid by hand around an existing oak, with an arched niche built into the return and a cap course selected stone by stone on site.
Ventura, CA
Herringbone brick walkway
A run of reclaimed brick set in a herringbone bond along the side yard, on a compacted base with a hidden concrete edge so the pattern stays tight.
Ojai, CA
Boulder staircase and flagstone drive
Cobble-faced steps climbing a planted slope to the house, meeting a flagstone parking court laid with open joints so the grade drains rather than sheets.
Camarillo, CA
Cobblestone entry court
Antique-profile cobblestones over a compacted aggregate base and bedding sand, with edge restraint buried at the perimeter and joints swept and locked.
Oxnard, CA
Built-in BBQ and counter run
A block-framed cooking island finished in stone with a granite top, gas run and sleeved conduit set before the veneer went on and the counter was cut.
Our Services
Eight lines of work under one license, one crew and one written quote.
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Retaining Walls
Concrete, block, stone and timber retaining walls built with real drainage, engineered and permitted where the height calls for it.
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Brick Laying
New brick work and repair: veneer, patios, walls, columns, porches, fences, tuckpointing, sealing and cleaning.
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Stone Masonry
Flagstone patios, stone walls, boulder settings, stone steps and cobblestones, laid by hand and fitted on site.
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Concrete
Driveways, patios, stairs, walls, stamped finishes, repair, and city sidewalk and driveway apron work.
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Stucco
Stucco repair, patching, re-coating and full remediation, color and texture matched to the existing wall.
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Pavers
Driveways, patios and walkways in block pavers and cobblestone, installed on a compacted base with edge restraint.
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Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in BBQ islands, outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens, chimneys and firepits, framed in block and finished in stone.
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Commercial Masonry
Block walls, trash enclosures, flatwork, ADA ramps and storefront repair for property managers and general contractors.
Why Go With Our Crew
Masonry is unusual among the trades in that almost nothing can be fixed later. A footing that is too shallow, a wall built without drainage or a slab poured without control joints will all look fine on the day and fail within a few winters, long after the crew that built it has moved on. We have spent years tearing out other people’s work often enough to know exactly which shortcuts cause it, so we build the parts nobody sees to the same standard as the face.
- Licensed and insured in California, with the permit and the inspection handled by us.
- One crew from demolition to cleanup, run by the person who wrote your estimate.
- Drainage designed into every retaining wall, not added if there is money left.
- Mortar matched to the brick it is going into, which matters enormously on older homes.
- Flat-rate written quotes, with the allowance for surprises spelled out before we dig.
- Ventura County soils, coastal salt air and inland heat all accounted for in the mix and the detailing.
Our Goal
To leave behind work that outlives the people who paid for it. Masonry done properly is the longest-lived thing on a residential property, and a brick wall laid well will still be standing when the roof has been replaced twice. We would rather build fewer projects and have every one of them still true and plumb in fifty years than run three crews and chase volume. That is also why we quote honestly about what a repair will and will not fix.
Why It Matters Who Lays the First Course
Bad masonry is expensive in a way bad paint never is. Removing a failed retaining wall costs more than building it correctly did, because now somebody is paying for demolition, disposal and the landscaping that came down with it. The damage also arrives slowly enough that most homeowners do not connect it to the install. Here is what we get called in to correct, over and over.
- Retaining walls built with no gravel, no filter fabric and no drain line, which lean the first time the ground is saturated.
- Modern hard mortar packed into a soft historic brick wall, which then spalls the brick faces off instead of the joint.
- Concrete poured without control joints or reinforcement, cracking diagonally across a driveway within a few years.
- Stucco patched over damaged lath and paper, sealing moisture into the wall rather than letting it dry.
- Pavers set on a thin bed with no compacted base or edge restraint, which spread and dip at the wheel tracks.
- Unpermitted structural work that surfaces during escrow, when the buyer’s inspector finds it and the sale stalls.
Talk it through with a licensed builder before you commit to anything. Call: 805-301-6837
What Masonry Work Costs
Masonry is priced by the square foot on most work and by the linear foot on walls, and the honest answer to “what does it cost” starts with what the job actually involves. Most projects land between $1,500 and $10,000, and these are the factors that decide where in that range you sit:
- Material. Brick work and stone masonry generally run $10 to $45 per square foot installed; concrete flatwork runs $6 to $15.
- Height and structure. A garden wall and an engineered retaining wall are different products, and the four-foot mark is where engineering, permits and heavier footings arrive.
- Demolition. Removing an old slab, a failed wall or damaged stucco is real work and shows up as its own line rather than being hidden in a rate.
- Access. Anything a truck can reach costs less than a job where every block, bag and yard of gravel is barrowed down a side yard.
- Ground conditions. Coastal sand, Conejo clay and old fill all change footing depth, and we dig a test hole before quoting rather than guessing.
- Finish level. Gray block, broom concrete and standard pavers sit at the base. Stone facing, stamped patterns, custom colors and reclaimed brick climb from there.
Estimates are free and written flat-rate, with permits, engineering and disposal listed separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for. If something unexpected turns up once we open the ground, you hear about it before we carry on.
Cities We Serve
Where we build, from the Oxnard plain out to the Conejo Valley and up the Ojai road.
What Ventura County Homeowners Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a masonry contractor charge?
Most masonry projects run between $1,500 and $10,000 or more depending on scope. Brick work and stone masonry are priced per square foot, roughly $10 to $45, while concrete work generally falls between $6 and $15 per square foot. Access, height, demolition and how far material has to be carried all move the number. We give free written estimates on every project, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
What is the difference between a mason and a general contractor?
A mason specializes in brick laying, stone installation, concrete and stucco, materials that behave in specific ways and take years of hand skill to work well. A general contractor manages a whole build and typically subcontracts the masonry to a specialist like us. If your project is walls, patios, driveways, chimneys or outdoor structures, hiring the mason directly removes a markup and a layer of translation.
How long does a masonry project take?
A paver patio usually takes two to five days. A retaining wall runs three to seven days depending on length and height. A full outdoor kitchen build is a two to four week project once gas and electrical are in the picture. Size, weather, access and material lead times decide the schedule, and you get a start and finish date in writing before we mobilize.
Do you need a permit for masonry work?
Retaining walls over four feet, structural concrete slabs, and outdoor kitchens carrying gas or electrical typically require permits. Repairs in kind, low garden walls and most patio work do not. We handle the permitting as part of the service, including the engineering when a wall needs a stamp, and we meet the inspector so you do not have to take a day off for it.
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