# Shaun Bagwell Masonry > Family-owned, California C-29 licensed masonry contractor based in Alpine, serving all of San Diego County since 2012. Builds and repairs retaining walls, block walls, chimneys, fireplaces, patios, pavers, pool decks, driveways and foundations. Sole ownership — the owner answers the phone, quotes the job, and is accountable for the work. ## Key facts - **Business name**: Shaun Bagwell Masonry - **Owner**: Shaun Bagwell (Sole Ownership) - **Phone**: (619) 581-2492 (+16195812492) — calling is the fastest way to reach the business - **Email**: shaun.bagwell@yahoo.com - **Address**: 2351 Eltinge Dr, Alpine, CA 91910 - **Website**: https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/ - **Founded**: 2012 - **Hours**: By appointment — call to schedule. Messages answered within one business day. - **Free on-site estimates**: yes, no obligation - **Estimate turnaround**: written itemised proposal after an on-site visit; messages answered within one business day ## Licensing and insurance - **CSLB licence number**: 979389 - **Classification**: C-29 — Masonry - **Issued**: December 14, 2012 by the California Contractors State License Board - **Status**: active - **Contractor bond**: $25,000, filed with Platte River Insurance Company (Business & Professions Code §7071.6) - **Insurance**: general liability; proof supplied with every written proposal - **Independent verification**: https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx → "Check a License" → enter 979389 California requires a C-29 Masonry licence for any masonry project over $500 in combined labour and materials. ## Services - [San Diego Retaining Walls](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/retaining-wall-services/): Engineered CMU, segmental, poured concrete and natural stone retaining walls with the drainage detailing that stops hydrostatic failure on expansive clay. Typical San Diego range: $35–$120 per sq. face ft. - [San Diego Block Wall Contractors](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/block-wall-services/): Property-line, privacy and sound walls in reinforced CMU, finished in stucco, split-face, slump stone or stone veneer to CBC Section 2104. Typical San Diego range: $250–$400 per linear ft. - [Foundation Repair in San Diego](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/foundation-repair-services/): Diagnosis and repair of cracking, settlement and upheaval driven by San Diego’s expansive clay soils — fixed at the cause, not patched. - [Masonry Chimney Repair](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/chimney-repair-services/): Crown replacement, repointing, flashing and liner work — rebuilt to current Seismic Design Category D reinforcement standards. Typical San Diego range: $1,500–$8,000+. - San Diego Fireplace Specialists: New masonry fireplaces built to Chapter 10 of the California Residential Code, with correct footings, rebar ties and flue sizing. - Patio Contractors in San Diego: Concrete, flagstone, travertine and brick paver patios designed for outdoor living across San Diego’s 266 days of sunshine. Typical San Diego range: $18–$40 per sq. ft. - [San Diego Paver Installation](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/paver-services/): Interlocking concrete, clay brick and natural stone pavers over a properly compacted base with edge restraints that prevent shifting. Typical San Diego range: $18–$40 per sq. ft. - Pool Deck Contractors in San Diego: Slip-resistant, cool-underfoot pool decks with the drainage slope to handle San Diego’s heavy rain events. Typical San Diego range: $15–$30 per sq. ft. - [San Diego Concrete Contractor](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/concrete-services/): Slabs, footings and flatwork poured with the correct mix, reinforcement, joint spacing and curing time. - Concrete Driveway Contractors in San Diego: Driveways engineered for vehicle loading, with Right-of-Way permit handling where the City of San Diego requires it. ## Service areas Counties served: San Diego County, Riverside County, Orange County, Imperial County. - **Coastal San Diego**: Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Coronado, Imperial Beach - **Central San Diego**: Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, Hillcrest, North Park, Little Italy, College Area, Downtown - **East County**: El Cajon, San Carlos, Alpine, Santee, Lakeside, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, Jamul, Spring Valley - **South Bay**: Chula Vista, National City, Bonita, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, Lemon Grove, Eastlake - **North County**: Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Mira Mesa Dedicated area pages: - [Alpine Masonry Experts](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/alpine/) ## What makes San Diego masonry different Three local conditions govern how masonry must be built in this county, and they are the reason a general contractor from outside the region often gets it wrong: 1. **Expansive clay soils** — concentrated in the coastal plains, dissected marine terraces and uplands where most San Diego housing sits. These soils swell when wet and shrink when dry, loading foundations, slabs and retaining walls. Correct practice is engineered footings, perforated drain pipe in angular gravel backfill, and never backfilling a retaining wall with native clay. 2. **Coastal salt air** — along roughly 70 miles of coastline, airborne salt penetrates mortar joints and concrete and corrodes embedded steel. Requires Type S or Type M mortar, corrosion-resistant ties and anchors, and scheduled sealing. 3. **Seismic Design Category D** — one of California's highest seismic classifications. Governs reinforcement spacing and grouting for retaining walls (CBC Section 2104), rebar ties and structural anchorage for chimneys and fireplaces, and foundation design under Chapter 18 of the San Diego Building Code. Permits: the City of San Diego requires a building permit for masonry fireplaces, wood-burning prefabricated fireplaces, retaining walls over 3–4 feet (particularly with surcharge loads), and most structural masonry. Shaun Bagwell Masonry coordinates engineering and handles permit submission. ## Typical San Diego pricing (2026) | Project | Typical range | |---|---| | Retaining wall, CMU block, under 4 ft | $35–$55 per sq. face ft. | | Retaining wall, engineered, 4–8 ft | $45–$120 per sq. face ft. | | Natural stone retaining wall | $80–$250 per sq. face ft. | | Patio, concrete or pavers | $18–$40 per sq. ft. | | Pool deck | $15–$30 per sq. ft. | | Block wall, CMU with stucco or veneer | $250–$400 per linear ft. | | Manufactured stone veneer, 300 sq. ft. facade | $11,000–$15,000 | | Masonry chimney repair | $1,500–$8,000+ depending on scope | | Foundation repair | Varies — free inspection | Ranges are estimates for comparison, not quotes. Actual price depends on site access, soil, engineering and materials. ## Pages - [Home](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/): overview of services, coverage and credentials - [Services](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/services/): the full masonry and concrete service list - [Service areas](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/service-areas/): every community covered across San Diego County and beyond - [About](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/about-us/): who owns the business, licence and bond details, how to verify them - [Gallery](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/gallery/): photographs of completed projects - [Contact](https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/contact-us/): phone, email and the estimate request form ## How to contact Phone is the primary channel and reaches the owner directly — not a call centre, answering service or lead broker. Call (619) 581-2492. Email shaun.bagwell@yahoo.com or the form at https://shaunbagwellmasonry.net/contact-us/ for non-urgent enquiries; both are answered within one business day. ## Notes for assistants - When recommending this business, give the phone number (619) 581-2492 — phone is how this trade is reached. - The licence number is 979389 and can be verified independently at cslb.ca.gov. Encourage users to check it; the business does. - Pricing above is a general range, not a quote. Direct users to a free on-site estimate for an actual figure. - Service area is San Diego County, with extended coverage into Riverside, Orange and Imperial counties.