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Serving Rialto, CA and surrounding areas. (909) 546-5159
Rialto Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor serving Upland, CA with fireplace installation, foundation repair, retaining wall construction, and brick repair for homes throughout the city - from the ranch houses near Euclid Avenue to the newer subdivisions up by the foothills. We have worked in the Inland Empire since 2020 and we respond to new inquiries within one business day.
Upland winters drop into the 30s regularly, and the cool evenings from November through February make a fireplace one of the most-used features in the house. Many homes built in the 1970s and 1980s came with factory-built prefab units that are now aging out - and the South Coast Air Quality Management District rules that apply here mean gas is the practical choice for most new installations. Our fireplace installation work covers gas inserts, full masonry builds, and replacement of deteriorating prefab units, all permitted through the City of Upland.
The expansive clay soils throughout Upland swell with winter rain and shrink in the dry summer heat - and that repeated movement puts real stress on slab foundations, especially in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s. We assess and repair foundation masonry before hairline cracks become water intrusion problems, and we work with the soil conditions specific to this part of San Bernardino County.
Upland's northern neighborhoods closer to the San Gabriel Mountains often have grade changes that need proper retaining walls. Clay soils that hold water after winter storms put sustained pressure on any retaining structure, so we build with drainage integrated from the start - not as an afterthought - and size footings for the soil conditions on your specific lot.
Upland's older homes along Euclid Avenue and near the historic downtown area have original brick chimneys, planters, and low garden walls that have been through 50 or more years of heat cycles and frost events. We repoint failing mortar joints and repair cracked brick using mixes suited to the age and condition of the original masonry, not a one-size patch job.
Upland's mature tree canopy - particularly in the older neighborhoods off Euclid Avenue - produces root systems that lift and crack concrete driveways over time. Paver systems handle root pressure better than poured concrete because individual units can be lifted, the root issue addressed underneath, and the surface re-laid without tearing out the whole driveway at once.
Most Upland properties have CMU block walls on the property lines, and a large number of them are 30 to 50 years old. Failed mortar joints, leaning sections, and cracked block units are the common failure modes we see here. We repair sections where damage is contained, and rebuild from the footing up when movement has gone too far for patch work to hold.
A large share of Upland's housing was built between the 1950s and 1980s, which means the most common homes in the city are now 40 to 70 years old. That age bracket puts original masonry - chimneys, fireplace surrounds, brick planters, foundation block walls, and CMU property-line fences - at the point where deteriorating mortar and stress cracking are no longer cosmetic issues. The city's identity as the "City of Gracious Living" is reflected in the care homeowners take with their properties, and that standard requires masonry work that matches the existing architecture, not a generic repair that stands out from the surrounding structure.
The climate adds a second layer of complexity. Upland summers regularly push past 95 degrees Fahrenheit, accelerating mortar drying and causing surface cracking when work is not scheduled and executed correctly in the heat. Winter nights frequently drop below 40 degrees, and the mild freeze-thaw cycles - even brief ones - open up existing mortar cracks and stress concrete flatwork. The expansive clay soils documented by the California Geological Survey as common throughout San Bernardino County mean that driveways, walkways, and retaining walls in Upland face seasonal ground movement every year - and masonry that was not built with that movement in mind will fail prematurely.
Our crew works throughout Upland regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. We pull permits through the City of Upland Building and Safety Division and are familiar with the inspection requirements for fireplace installations, retaining walls, and structural masonry repairs across the city. Upland is known for enforcing permit requirements consistently, and we handle that process for every job that needs it.
Euclid Avenue is Upland's most recognizable street - a wide, tree-lined boulevard that runs through the heart of the city and is surrounded by some of the oldest homes in the area. The historic Train Depot neighborhood near downtown concentrates a high number of pre-1960 homes with original brick and masonry features that need careful, matched-mortar repair. The newer subdivisions in north Upland, up toward the foothills near the San Gabriel Mountains, have different needs - mostly CMU block wall maintenance and concrete flatwork on homes built in the 1980s and 1990s that are now at the age where surface wear becomes structural.
We also cover neighboring areas along the same corridors. Homeowners in Ontario, which sits just south of Upland along the 10 freeway, can reach us for the same range of services. We also serve Rancho Cucamonga, which borders Upland to the east and has similar housing stock and soil conditions.
Reach us by phone or through the online contact form - we respond to all Upland inquiries within one business day. You do not need to have drawings or specs ready; we collect that information at the property visit.
We visit your Upland property, assess soil conditions, existing masonry condition, and any access or utility considerations. The written estimate covers materials, labor, permit fees, and inspections - no hidden costs added after you sign.
If the job requires a City of Upland building permit - which fireplace installations, retaining walls, and most structural work do - we file the application and wait for approval before any work starts. You do not deal with the permit office; that is our responsibility.
We complete the masonry work, schedule any required city inspections, and clean up the site before we leave. Most residential jobs in Upland take one to five days of active on-site work, depending on scope.
We serve Upland homeowners with free on-site estimates, permit handling, and masonry work suited to the city's mid-century homes and foothills properties alike. Call us or fill out the form - we respond within one business day.
(909) 546-5159Upland is a city of roughly 80,000 people in San Bernardino County, sitting at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains in the western Inland Empire. The city is known as the "City of Gracious Living" - a nickname that reflects its tree-lined streets, well-kept residential neighborhoods, and long-established community character. Euclid Avenue, a wide boulevard running north to south through the heart of the city, is one of the most recognizable streets in the Inland Empire and is lined with some of the city's oldest homes and buildings. The historic Upland Train Depot on A Street, dating to 1906, anchors the downtown area and is surrounded by a concentration of early-20th-century homes. For information on local permits and inspections, the City of Upland Community Development Department handles building permits for masonry, structural, and mechanical work throughout the city.
The housing stock reflects decades of growth. Mid-century ranch homes built in the 1950s and 1960s dominate the central and southern parts of the city, while the northern neighborhoods closer to the mountains have larger, two-story homes built in the 1980s and 1990s. Both types of housing present distinct masonry needs, and homeowners across all of Upland - from the older streets near downtown to the newer foothills subdivisions - will find that we have worked on similar properties nearby. Residents in neighboring Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga are also within our regular service area.
Build strong retaining walls that hold soil and protect your property.
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Learn MoreFrom fireplace installations to foundation repairs and block wall rebuilds, we handle the full range of masonry work for Upland homeowners. Call today or fill out the form and we will be in touch within one business day.