Brick wall installation in Novato CA - built to stand straight and shed water
Want a brick wall or fence for your yard? We build it on a solid base with the right cap, so it stays straight.
What goes into building a brick wall in Novato?
Brick wall installation in Novato means building a freestanding brick wall or brick fence from the footing up, with brick suited to the spot, a cap on top and tooled mortar joints, so it stands straight and needs very little upkeep.
Most people who call about a new wall want a boundary, some privacy or a garden wall that looks like it's always been there. The price mostly follows the wall's length, height and thickness, the brick and cap you choose, whether it needs piers and how easy the spot is to dig and reach. The schedule turns on the same things, plus whether the city wants a permit first, and if it does, we pull it and deal with the city for you. I'll measure up on site and put your figure in a written estimate. If you'd rather have stone, we do stone masonry as well.
Why Novato homeowners pick us for brick walls
You'll get straight answers about your wall, the price in writing and a crew that cares more about what's under the brick than what's on top of it.
I come out myself
I come out to look at every job myself, and my crew of masons builds the wall with me.
In Novato since 2017
I started this business here in 2017, after starting out mixing mortar and hauling block as a helper on a masonry crew.
Fully licensed and insured
That's the first thing to ask any wall builder, and we'll show you ours before anything gets dug.
Care for the hidden parts
We fuss over the footing, the drainage and the mortar mix, because that's where walls go wrong years later.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job, so call (628) 209-1088 and get a straight answer about your wall before you sign anything.
Ways to build a brick wall that stays up
The right build depends on how long and tall your wall is, how exposed the spot is and how much of the yard you can give it, and we'll go through it on site.
Let's talk about your brick wall
Call (628) 209-1088 or send the form with the wall's length, height and spot, and I'll come out and look.
Why Optimum Novato Concrete and Masonry brick walls hold up
On site, I look at how exposed the spot is to wind and rain, because that decides the brick and the cap. We choose the two together, since the cap shields the wall from the top down. Where paving meets the wall, it should slope away or get a drainage strip, so the bottom rows don't stay soaked.
Then there's the mortar, which is where plenty of walls go wrong. The brick industry recommends the lowest-strength mix that still does the job, so ask any builder how they picked theirs, and if the answer is "whatever was in the truck," keep looking. We'll tell you which mix we're using and why.
Brick wall questions we hear
How much does a brick wall cost in Novato?
Brick and masonry work in San Francisco usually costs about $15 to $35 per square foot. That's the going rate in the area, not our price, and your wall's figure comes in the written estimate once I've seen the site.
How much upkeep does a brick wall need?
Very little, if it's designed and built properly. The cap, any coping and sealant joints are the parts to look over now and then and repair if they've opened up, and if the mortar ever wears, brick pointing puts it back.
Where can I ask permit questions in Novato?
Novato Permit Connections answers permit questions for homeowners and contractors on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9 to 11 AM at the Novato Permit Center, 922 Machin Avenue, with no appointment needed. It's a good place to ask before you plan a wall, and I'll tell you what I know when I come out.
Who do I ask about zoning rules for a wall in Novato?
A City Planner at the Community Development Department will go over the zoning chapter of the city code with you, Monday to Thursday from 9 to 11 AM. You can also call 415-899-8989 to set up an appointment.
How do I know if a brick wall contractor is licensed in California?
Ask whether they hold the state's masonry license, because California's contractor licensing board has a masonry classification that covers this kind of wall work. State law also counts fences and other improvements to the land next to your home as home improvement, so a brick fence or garden wall falls under those rules.
What is the best mortar joint for a brick garden wall?
On a wall one brick thick, concave or V-shaped joints are the usual pick, because they shed water instead of letting it sit. Tooling the joint presses the mortar tight, which helps it keep water out.
What happens when you call about a brick wall in Novato?
Every wall gets planned around your yard, what you want the wall for and what the city asks, and you'll know the plan before we start.
You get in touch
Call (628) 209-1088 or send the form with the wall's planned length, height and spot, plus a few photos if you have them.
I come out
I look at the job myself and tell you what I see, what I'd build and what I wouldn't bother with.
Written estimate
You get a written estimate for the wall we talked about, so you can hold it up against anyone else's.
We build, then walk it
The crew and I lay the wall, and when it's done I walk it with you to look over the joints, the cap and the ground at its foot.
Brick wall installation in Novato and nearby cities
We're based in Novato and build brick walls across Marin and up through Petaluma. The city's Building Division decides whether a wall needs a permit, and if yours does, we pull it. Pick your city below or call.
Get a brick wall estimate in Novato
Estimates are free and done on site, so I can see the ground, the slope and any paving before we price your wall.