Tulare Masonry & Concrete is a masonry contractor serving Clovis, CA with stone veneer installation, brick repair, and foundation work. We have been working throughout the Clovis area since 2015, providing written estimates and responding within one business day.
Many Clovis homes from the 1980s and 1990s have stucco exteriors that have faded or cracked from decades of Valley UV exposure and seasonal soil shifts. Adding stone veneer installation over properly prepared stucco upgrades curb appeal permanently and eliminates the repaint cycle - a practical choice for homeowners tired of repainting every few years in this climate.
Many homes throughout Clovis were built in the 1980s and 1990s on slab foundations that have absorbed decades of wet winters followed by bone-dry summers. When the clay-heavy soil below expands and contracts year after year, the foundation follows - producing sticking doors, uneven floors, and diagonal cracks above door frames that grow a little wider every season.
Older homes near Old Town Clovis and the original neighborhoods around the historic core have brick details that have been exposed to decades of Valley heat, winter tule fog, and soil movement. Spalled brick faces, failed mortar joints, and cracked sections need repair before moisture gets behind the facade and causes deeper structural damage.
Clovis homes with brick or block masonry details often show mortar joints that have softened and started pulling away from the brick or block face - a process that accelerates in the Valley climate. Agricultural dust accumulates on exterior masonry, and the winter tule fog adds weeks of ground-level moisture that works into aged mortar. Tuckpointing removes that deteriorated material and packs in fresh mortar before the next wet season opens those joints further.
Clovis properties often have raised planting beds, grade changes from landscaping, or eroding soil at fence lines. We build concrete block and natural stone retaining walls with the drainage provisions and footing depth that Clovis's clay soils require - so the wall does not lean when the winter rains arrive or the summer heat dries out the ground behind it.
Clovis driveways crack and heave as the clay soil beneath them expands in wet winters and contracts in the summer heat - a cycle that is hard on any rigid concrete slab. Pavers allow minor soil movement without cracking, and individual sections can be reset when they settle, rather than requiring a full slab replacement every time the ground shifts.
Clovis sits on the same clay-heavy San Joaquin Valley soil that affects the entire Fresno metro - soil that swells with winter rain and shrinks under summer heat in a cycle that repeats every year and puts ongoing stress on foundations, driveways, and any masonry built on or in the ground. The heat amplifies the problem: Clovis regularly sees temperatures climb above 100 degrees from June through September, often for ten or more consecutive days, which dries out mortar joints, cracks stucco around windows and corners, and ages exterior masonry surfaces faster than in more temperate parts of California. Homes built in the 1980s and 1990s - which make up a large share of Clovis housing stock - are now 30 to 40 years old and starting to show the cumulative effects of those decades of seasonal swings in temperature and soil moisture.
The tule fog that settles over the Valley from November through February adds weeks of sustained ground-level moisture to an already demanding climate. That fog keeps masonry surfaces damp for extended stretches, working into aged mortar, stucco cracks, and any joint that was opened by the summer drying cycle. Agricultural dust from the surrounding San Joaquin Valley farmland - Clovis borders active farmland on its north and east edges - accumulates on exterior masonry and concrete faster here than in an urban coastal city, and proper surface sealing becomes more important rather than optional. Older homes near Old Town Clovis and the historic core face a different but related challenge: masonry and foundations from the 1940s through 1960s that were built before modern soil-bearing standards and are now showing their age after more than half a century of Valley conditions.
Our crew works throughout Clovis regularly and pulls permits through the City of Clovis Building Division. We have served Clovis-area homeowners since 2015, working on homes across the city - from older properties near Old Town Clovis and the original neighborhoods around Clovis Avenue to the newer subdivisions built in the 1990s and 2000s on the north side of the city off Shepherd and Herndon. That mix of housing ages means we encounter a wide range of conditions, and we understand what each type of property needs in this Valley climate.
Clovis is directly east of Fresno but is its own incorporated city - not a suburb - with its own government, police department, and the well-regarded Clovis Unified School District. Many families move here specifically for the schools and the quieter, more suburban feel compared to Fresno. Old Town Clovis, centered on Clovis Avenue near the railroad tracks, is the original downtown district and hosts a weekly farmers market that most residents know well. The annual Clovis Rodeo each April is one of the oldest and largest in California. You can read more about the city's history on the City of Clovis website.
We also serve the city of Tulare, south along Highway 99, and the larger city of Fresno, directly west of Clovis. If your job is anywhere in the greater Fresno-Clovis metro, call us and we can confirm coverage before you schedule an estimate.
Reach us by phone or through the contact form. We respond within one business day - usually the same day for calls. You do not need to know exactly what the problem is before you call; describe what you are seeing and we will take it from there.
We schedule a visit to your Clovis property to look at the job in person. We check the soil conditions, existing masonry, and any site-specific factors before writing anything down. You receive a written, itemized estimate with no pressure - and no surprise line items added once work starts.
For jobs that require a permit from the City of Clovis, we handle the application and coordinate inspections. You do not have to manage the building department. Once permits are in hand and materials are staged, we confirm your start date and arrival time.
We complete the job to the scope in your written estimate and clean the site before we leave. If the work revealed anything additional that needs attention, we tell you before we act on it - not after. You can reach us after the job is done with any questions.
We serve all of Clovis and the surrounding area. Written estimates, no pressure, one-business-day response.
(559) 837-6698Clovis is one of the fastest-growing cities in California's San Joaquin Valley, with roughly 120,000 residents as of the 2020 Census. The city sits directly east of Fresno but is its own incorporated municipality - not a Fresno suburb - with its own government and school district. Clovis Unified School District is one of the largest in California and is widely known across the region for its academic and athletic programs - and a major reason many families choose to live in Clovis over neighboring communities. The city's housing stock reflects its growth in waves: older neighborhoods near Old Town Clovis and the original core along Clovis Avenue date from the 1940s through 1960s, while the majority of homes throughout the rest of the city were built in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s as Clovis expanded north and east. That means most Clovis homes are now 20 to 40 years old and starting to need their first serious masonry, foundation, and concrete attention.
Old Town Clovis, centered on Clovis Avenue near the railroad tracks, is the original downtown district and a well-known gathering point for residents throughout the city. The weekly Thursday Night Market runs through the warmer months and is one of the largest street markets in the Valley. The Clovis Rodeo, held every April, is one of the oldest and largest rodeos in California and a fixture of the city's identity. We work throughout Clovis - from the older neighborhoods near Old Town to the newer subdivisions on the north side - and also serve nearby Fresno to the west and Selma to the southeast. If your property is anywhere in the greater Clovis area, we can help.
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