Masonry Contractor in Davie, FL - Walls and Walks Built for Low Lots
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Fort Lauderdale that works in Davie, repairing worn brick and mortar joints and building block walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens for homes here.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry for Davie homes and yards
Our jobs in Davie are mostly at houses on roomy lots, from older block homes with brick planters, steps and stucco walls to newer neighborhoods with paver driveways and pool decks, with shops and offices along the busier roads. When I come out to an estimate here, the call is usually about a privacy wall along the yard, a front walk that has settled, or brick and mortar that has worn thin on an older house.
We do the same work next door in Miramar and Plantation. In Davie a lot of yards sit low and flat, so I look at where the water goes before we plan a wall, a walk or a driveway, because one that ignores the grade will hold water against the house.
Masonry work we do in Davie
Brick repair
Brick planters, steps and accent walls on older Davie houses often have a few cracked or loose bricks. Our brick repair replaces only those and matches the mortar.
Concrete block walls
Bigger Davie yards leave room for a privacy wall along the property line. We set ours on a poured footing with steel and grout, so it stays plumb.
Driveway pavers
Pavers that dip on flat Davie driveways usually sit on a thin base. We dig out, compact a new base and pitch the pavers so water runs off.
Walkway construction
Homes set back on Davie lots get long front walks, where every low spot shows. We build walks on a packed base with edges that stay put.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Davie backyards usually have room for a grill counter by the patio. We build it in block, then face it in stone or brick to match the house.
Foundation repair
Slab homes on filled ground in Davie can settle, which shows as stair-step cracks in block walls. I check where and why it moved before we patch anything.
What Davie houses and ground need
Water is the first thing I look at here. Davie's updated flood maps have pulled more parcels into the special flood hazard area, and much of Davie sits in the C-11 West basin, which holds most of that area. On a low lot we set walkways, patios and paver driveways with a steady pitch away from the house and give block walls a way to drain, so water doesn't sit against the foundation or wash out the base. If you're planning an addition, talk to Davie's Building Division early, because the new flood elevations will call for new and substantially improved buildings to sit higher.
The other thing we see is age. Older block homes here have brick steps, planters and trim where the mortar has worn, and once joints open up, water gets behind the brick and loosens it. We grind out the bad joints and repoint them before it gets that far, which is a much smaller job than relaying the brick.
A free written estimate for your Davie masonry job
Call (754) 228-0031 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to your Davie property myself, look at the work and write up an estimate that lists the materials and steps. It's free, and there's no obligation.
Davie masonry questions
Here's what Davie homeowners usually want to know about permits, inspections, licenses and price before a masonry job. If your question isn't here, call and ask about your own job.
How do I apply for a building permit in Davie, FL?
You apply through the Building Division using its Online Application Submittal system, since paper permits and applications emailed to individual staff aren't accepted. If the job value on the application is $100,000 or more, a drop-off/application fee is paid before review, and if you pull the permit yourself as an owner-builder, you bring the application in personally. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application and schedule the inspections, and if you're not sure whether it needs one, the Building Division is the office to ask.
Do I need a permit to bring in fill dirt for my yard in Davie?
Usually yes, because Davie's permit FAQ treats putting fill on your own property as work that needs a Site Development Permit. That goes through the engineering side, which starts a permit when a complete, signed Engineering permit application is emailed to engpdox@davie-fl.gov, and the forms are on the permit information page. It comes up for us when a patio, walk or wall needs the grade raised, so I'll point it out at the estimate.
How long does it take to get a building inspection in Davie?
Usually the next business day, because Davie puts inspection requests received before 4:30 p.m. on the next business day's schedule. A request made on a Friday, a weekend or a holiday Davie observes moves to the next business day, and the inspection happens the business day after that. Inspections can't be cancelled after 8:30 a.m., and a later cancellation may add fees to the permit, so we book one once the work is ready to be seen.
What building code applies to masonry work in Davie?
The Building Division enforces the Florida Building Code as amended, so masonry here is built and inspected to the state code. Broward County's Board of Rules and Appeals considers proposed amendments to that code, hears appeals of code officials' decisions and gives formal readings when a code section is in dispute. On a permitted job, we build to what the inspector will check.
Does a masonry contractor need a Broward County business tax receipt to work in Davie?
In most cases yes, because the Broward County Tax Collector says anyone doing business in the county needs a county Local Business Tax Receipt unless exempt, and that includes one-person and home-based businesses. A state-certified contractor holding a receipt from its home Florida county can work statewide without the Broward one, though some Broward cities may still ask for it before issuing permits, and Davie's Planning and Zoning Division handles the city's own Business Tax Receipts. Certified contractors have passed a state certification exam, and we're licensed and fully insured.
How much does a masonry job cost in Davie, FL?
It comes down to the size of the job, the materials you pick and how much base and drainage work the ground needs, so I give you a figure only after I've seen it. Brick, natural stone and longer runs of wall raise the price, a repair that fixes the actual problem keeps it down, and a permit, a fill permit or the wait for an inspection can move the schedule. Each estimate is free and written out with the materials and steps listed, so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Examples of masonry work
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