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Optimum Novato Concrete and Masonry
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Masonry that holds up to everyday life in Novato, CA

Optimum Novato Concrete and Masonry repairs and builds brick, stone, block and concrete work, and we put the most care into the parts you won't see later, like the base and the mortar.

  • Fully licensed and insured.
  • Free in-person estimates.
  • We respond within 1 business day.
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A stone masonry wall borders a paved patio with wooden posts, wicker seating, flowers, and pumpkins.

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Tell us where the job is and what you're seeing. We get back to you within one business day, and I come out to look at it myself for a free, no-obligation estimate.

Novato masonry, run by someone who started on the mortar box

I started in masonry as a helper, mixing mortar and hauling block until the masons I worked under let me pick up a trowel. I started this business in Novato in 2017, and today we're fully licensed and insured.

Most calls start with something crumbling, cracking or leaning and someone who wants a straight answer about it. We work out of Novato and across Marin, and you can read more about us before you call.

About us
  • A clear written estimate
  • Mortar suited to your brick
  • A clean site afterward

Masonry for Novato - repaired and built right

Optimum Novato Concrete and Masonry in Novato, CA does every job below with its own masons. Price and timing turn on size, access, materials and what's under old work, and your written estimate spells that out.

Straight answers - solid work underneath

We'd rather tell you a repair can wait than sell you one you don't need. The person you talk to is the one who looks at the job and then works on it, so nothing gets lost between the estimate and the crew.

Curved stone retaining walls terrace a landscaped front yard, with concrete steps and black metal handrails leading to a house.
  • One person from estimate to finish
  • Straight talk on what can wait
  • Permit paperwork handled with the city
  • Drainage planned into walls and paving
  • Known for old brick and chimneys
  • Open seven days a week

We handle masonry repair and new brick, stone and block work across Novato and the cities around it.

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From your call to the final walk-through

An estimate should be easy to get, so ours is free, done on site and comes with no obligation to go ahead.

  1. Call or write

    Call (628) 209-1088 or use the contact form and tell us what you're seeing. We get back to you within one business day.

  2. I come out

    I come out to look at the job myself and tell you what I see, what I'd do and what I wouldn't bother with.

  3. Your written estimate

    You get a written estimate covering the work we talked about, so you can look it over and decide without anyone leaning on you.

  4. Work and walk-through

    The crew and I do the work, and when we're done I walk the finished job with you.

Look through these examples of brick, stone, block and paving work to get a feel for finishes and styles before we talk.

Masonry around Novato and nearby cities

From our base in Novato we work in the cities listed here and others nearby, up through Petaluma and beyond. Pick yours to see what we do there, or get in touch if it isn't on the list.

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Optimum Novato Concrete and Masonry

Masonry questions we hear often

How much does masonry work cost in Novato, CA?

It depends on the job, so you'll get your own figure from a free in-person estimate rather than a guess over the phone. The size of the work, access, the materials you pick and how much damage turns up once old work is opened all move the price.

Why do masonry quotes vary so much between contractors?

Usually because of what goes underneath. A low bid often saves on the base, the drainage or the mortar, and those are the parts you won't notice until something sinks, cracks or leans years later. Ask every contractor what they're putting under the finished work.

How long does a masonry repair or new wall take?

It depends on the size of the job, whether it needs a permit and what we find once old work is opened up. A small repair moves quicker than a new wall or driveway, and I'll go over what your timing depends on at the estimate.

Is Optimum Novato Concrete and Masonry licensed and insured?

Yes, we're fully licensed and insured. In California, getting a contractor license usually means passing the state's law and trade exams, and doing business in Novato also takes a city business license, so it's worth asking any contractor you're considering about both.

Can you repair part of a brick wall or chimney instead of rebuilding it?

Usually, yes, as long as the brick around the damage is still sound. I'll tell you what needs doing now, what can wait and what you don't need at all, so you're not paying for a rebuild you could skip.

Do you guarantee your masonry work?

Yes, satisfaction guaranteed on every job. I'd rather earn that by getting the hidden parts right than by talking about it.

What kind of mortar should be used to repoint old brick?

Usually a softer mortar than a modern mix, matched to the brick it's going into. Old brick is softer than new, and a hard mortar can make the brick crack and flake while the joints stay put, which is exactly backwards. We match the mix to your brick so the joints take the wear.

Who issues building permits in Novato, CA?

The City of Novato's Building Division issues building permits, reviews plans and handles field inspections. Whether your job needs a permit is the city's call, and if it does, we pull it and deal with the city for you.

Get a masonry estimate in Novato

Tell us what's crumbling, cracking or leaning, and we'll set up a free on-site estimate with no obligation to go ahead.

Request an estimate(628) 209-1088