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PMN Pomona Masonry delivers masonry contractor services throughout Upland, CA, including retaining wall construction, concrete block walls, and driveway paver installation. We have served Upland and the Inland Empire since 2017 and respond within one business day.
Upland properties on the north side of the city near the foothills often have significant grade changes that require a properly drained retaining wall to keep soil from migrating. Upland clay soils are highly expansive, and walls built without adequate drainage fail faster here than in most cities. Our retaining wall builds include drainage planning from the start, not as an afterthought.
Block walls define property lines throughout Upland's residential neighborhoods, and many were built alongside mid-century homes that are now 50 to 70 years old. The expanding and contracting clay soil beneath them cracks footings and causes wall sections to lean or fall. We repair damaged sections and build new block walls to current setback and height standards.
Upland driveways in older neighborhoods near Euclid Avenue take a beating from both seasonal soil movement and the root systems of mature trees that have grown for decades. Interlocking pavers offer a more forgiving surface than solid concrete slabs on lots where roots and soil shift are ongoing factors.
Upland homes sit on slab-on-grade foundations, and the expansive clay soil beneath them shifts with the seasons in ways that crack and tilt slabs over time. Sticking interior doors, sloping floors, and cracks at window and door corners are early signals that a foundation needs evaluation before the movement becomes more costly to fix.
Brick entry features, raised planters, and accent walls on Upland homes that date to the 1960s and 1970s regularly show spalling, mortar loss, and cracking from decades of Inland Empire sun and seasonal ground movement. Repointing and patching early prevents more extensive rebuild work later.
Upland homeowners near the foothills are positioned perfectly to use natural stone in retaining walls, garden features, and exterior accents - the mountain backdrop makes stone masonry feel at home here in a way it does not in flatter parts of the Inland Empire. We work with dry-stack and mortared stone on both functional and decorative projects.
Upland has one of the more demanding masonry environments in the Inland Empire. The city sits on expansive clay soils that are classified among the most active in Southern California by the California Geological Survey. These soils swell significantly when saturated by winter rain and shrink back during the hot, dry summer months. That seasonal movement puts stress on every masonry element: foundations crack, block walls crack and lean, retaining walls experience lateral pressure, and concrete flatwork heaves and separates. Homes in Upland built in the 1950s through 1980s have been through 40 to 70 cycles of that movement, and most show it.
Beyond soil conditions, Upland summers push temperatures past 100 degrees Fahrenheit for extended stretches, and the UV intensity at this inland location is among the highest in the Los Angeles metro region. Mortar cures too fast in this heat when not properly managed, concrete surfaces oxidize and dust faster than in coastal cities, and caulk around masonry joints fails within a few years without maintenance. Santa Ana wind events in the fall create additional stress, particularly on older block walls and retaining walls that may already be compromised from soil movement. A contractor who works in Upland understands all of these factors and how they interact.
Our crew works throughout Upland regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect masonry work here. Permits for structural masonry in Upland - including retaining walls, new block walls, and foundation work - are processed through the City of Upland Building and Safety Division. We pull permits and coordinate all required inspections so your project is on record and compliant with current Upland standards.
Upland has a distinct character within the Inland Empire. Euclid Avenue runs north to south through the heart of the city as a wide, tree-lined boulevard, and the neighborhoods on either side of it contain some of the oldest homes in Upland - many with brick accents, aging block walls, and concrete flatwork that reflects the city's mid-century build-out. The northern end of the city, toward the foothills below Mount Baldy, has newer subdivisions on hillier terrain with more complex grading and retaining wall needs. We work across both parts of the city regularly and know what to expect at each end of town.
We serve the surrounding area as well. Homeowners in Chino to the south deal with similar expansive soil and aging flatwork conditions, and homeowners in Montclair to the southeast have closely related building-age and alluvial soil profiles. If you are in Upland and looking for a masonry contractor who already knows your neighborhood, call us.
Call or use the estimate form on this page. We reply to every Upland inquiry within one business day and can usually get to your property within the week.
We visit your Upland property, assess the full scope of the job - including soil and drainage conditions that affect how we build - and deliver a written estimate with no cost and no obligation to proceed.
We handle the City of Upland permit process when required and schedule around inspections. Most residential masonry jobs in Upland are complete within two to five days on-site, depending on scope.
Before we leave your Upland property, we walk the finished work with you. Any issue that comes up gets resolved on the spot - we do not schedule callbacks for things that should be right the first time.
We serve Upland and all nearby Inland Empire cities. Written estimates on every job. No obligation.
Upland is a city of about 80,000 people in San Bernardino County, sitting directly at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains with Mount Baldy visible on the northern horizon from almost anywhere in town. The city has used the nickname "City of Gracious Living" for decades, and it reflects the character of its residential neighborhoods: tree-lined streets, mature landscaping, and well-kept single-family homes with above-average homeownership rates. The historic downtown along Second Avenue and Euclid Avenue is where the city's oldest homes and buildings are concentrated, including the Upland Train Depot on A Street, which dates to 1906. Euclid Avenue itself is one of the most recognizable streets in the Inland Empire - wide, tree-lined, and running north to south through the full length of the city.
The housing stock spans from mid-century ranch homes in the central and southern parts of the city to newer two-story subdivisions on the north side near Rancho Cucamonga. Homes built between the 1950s and 1980s dominate the city's core neighborhoods, and it is those properties - now 40 to 70 years old - that generate the most consistent demand for masonry repairs. Root damage from Upland's mature trees is a particular issue in the older neighborhoods, where large root systems have had decades to migrate under driveways, sidewalks, and block walls. Neighboring Ontario to the southwest has comparable housing age and soil conditions, and homeowners across both cities face similar masonry maintenance timelines.
Stabilize and restore your foundation before small cracks become costly structural problems.
Learn MoreRepair damaged mortar, bricks, and caps to keep your chimney safe and weather-tight.
Learn MoreRemove deteriorated mortar and replace it to strengthen and refresh masonry joints.
Learn MoreReplace cracked or spalled bricks and restore the strength of your masonry surfaces.
Learn MoreInstall durable, attractive paver driveways that boost curb appeal and last for decades.
Learn MoreBuild strong retaining walls that control erosion and add usable outdoor space.
Learn MoreBring weathered or damaged masonry structures back to their original condition.
Learn MoreDesign and build a custom brick or stone fireplace that anchors your living space.
Learn MoreEnhance any surface with beautiful, low-maintenance natural or manufactured stone veneer.
Learn MoreConstruct solid concrete block walls for privacy, security, and long-term durability.
Learn MoreInstall properly reinforced block foundation walls built to local code requirements.
Learn MoreCreate a custom outdoor kitchen with durable masonry countertops, bases, and surrounds.
Learn MoreBuild inviting brick or stone walkways that connect your outdoor spaces with style.
Learn MoreInstall new brick walls that add character, privacy, and lasting value to your property.
Learn MoreCraft custom stonework features that bring natural beauty and timeless character outdoors.
Learn MoreRepoint brick joints to prevent water infiltration and extend the life of your masonry.
Learn MoreCall us or submit an estimate request online - we respond within one business day and serve all of Upland and the surrounding Inland Empire cities.