Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Concrete Masonry and Hardscape Products in Southern California
ORCO Block & Hardscape has been a family-owned leader in manufacturing low-embodied carbon concrete products for over 75 years. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and consistently high-quality materials, including concrete masonry units, pavers, slabs, mortarless wall systems, natural stone, porcelain, and outdoor fireplace kits. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability is reflected in our environmental initiatives, such as developing industry-first Product Category Rules and offering EPDs upon request. With seven locations across Southern California, we serve residential and commercial projects throughout the western United States. Our team of experts provides guidance from concept to completion, ensuring every project benefits from our decades of experience and dedication to excellence.We specialize in creating thermally efficient, fire-safe, and structurally sound solutions that add lasting value to any development. From universities to entertainment centers, our materials have shaped communities for generations. As a third-generation family business, we remain focused on discovering unparalleled products while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. Our state-of-the-art facilities produce over 500 stock items in diverse colors, textures, and sizes, including proprietary innovations like Variegated CMU that eliminate traditional sorting requirements. With a legacy of craftsmanship and a vision for sustainable progress, ORCO continues to set industry benchmarks for quality and environmental responsibility.
Services
Concrete Masonry Units
Pavingstones
Mortarless Walls
Natural Stone
Porcelain
Fireplaces
Segmental Retaining Walls
Outdoor Fireplace Kits
Permeable Pavingstones
Specialty Mortars
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer 75 years of family-owned expertise in concrete product manufacturing
- Our proprietary Variegated CMU eliminates traditional block sorting requirements
- We pioneered industry-first Product Category Rules for environmental transparency
- Our state-of-the-art facilities produce over 500 stock items in diverse finishes
- We provide expert guidance from concept to completion for all projects
Services
Concrete Masonry Units
Our concrete masonry units combine structural integrity with aesthetic versatility for residential and commercial applications. Available in over 500 stock items with various textures, colors, and thermal properties, these units meet ASTM C-90 standards. Their fire-resistant qualities and thermal efficiency make them ideal for schools, civic buildings, and essential facilities while providing decorative accents for diverse architectural styles.
Pavingstones
Durable concrete pavingstones offer exceptional longevity and design flexibility for outdoor spaces. Our collection features complementary shapes and sizes that create modular patterns, with color blends and high SRI values enabling customization. Textured finishes like aged, shot blast, and burnish enhance visual appeal while maintaining the structural integrity required for both residential and commercial hardscape projects.
Mortarless Walls
Engineered mortarless wall systems provide both functional soil retention and aesthetic enhancement for landscapes. Our licensed Allan Block and Keystone products come in multiple sizes and colors, allowing pattern variations using 1-4 block types per design. These walls combine commercial-grade durability with residential-friendly installation across diverse architectural applications.
Natural Stone
Premium quartzitic sandstone products offer superior density and durability compared to conventional stone options. Available in various colors and textures, our natural stone undergoes rigorous ASTM testing for slip resistance and compressive strength. Ideal for both structural and decorative applications, these materials provide timeless aesthetics with proven performance characteristics for exterior environments.
Fireplaces
True masonry fireplace kits engineered for optimal outdoor performance feature modular components for customized designs. Compatible with gas or wood burning systems, these units allow finish combinations using stone, brick, veneers, or stucco. The BurnTech components carry lifetime warranties, ensuring long-term reliability for residential and commercial outdoor living spaces.
Questions
What products does ORCO Block & Hardscape manufacture?
We produce concrete masonry units, pavingstones, mortarless walls, natural stone, porcelain, outdoor fireplace kits, and specialty mortars with over 500 stock items available.
Are ORCO's products environmentally sustainable?
Yes, our products feature low embodied carbon footprints, and we pioneered industry-first environmental initiatives including Product Category Rules and EPDs.
Do you offer customized concrete solutions?
Our Variegated CMU and multiple finish options allow for customized designs without traditional sorting requirements.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate seven locations across Southern California and serve residential and commercial projects throughout the western United States.
What makes ORCO's products unique?
Our proprietary manufacturing processes create distinctive textures and colors, including the first Hi R H block with insulation R-values up to 15.
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