Masonry Contractor in Fort Lauderdale, FL - Repairs Done Right, Walls Built True
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Fort Lauderdale. We repair worn brick, mortar joints, chimneys and block walls, and we build new walls, walkways and paver driveways for houses across the city.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work in Fort Lauderdale, our home city
I started this business in Fort Lauderdale in 2023. Most of the houses we work on are concrete block with stucco, many of them built decades ago, along with brick-faced ranch homes on close-set lots in the older neighborhoods and newer townhomes going up near downtown, with shops and offices mixed in along the main roads. We're based here and work across the cities around it too, from Wilton Manors just to the north down to Hollywood, and the calls look much the same everywhere: worn brick, leaky chimneys, cracked walls and driveways that have sunk.
Most of the difference in price comes from how much has to come out and what we find underneath, and the schedule usually turns on whether the job needs a permit and inspections, which the written estimate spells out for your house. The ground here is flat and sandy, so when a walk sinks or a wall cracks, the cause is usually below it, and that's where I look first.
What we do on Fort Lauderdale properties
Foundation repair
Stair-step cracks in older block houses usually mean the ground under a footing has settled. Our foundation repair finds where it moved and fixes that spot.
Driveway pavers
Paver driveways on our sandy ground sink or rock when the base underneath was too thin. We lift the pavers, rebuild and pack the base, and relay them.
Tuckpointing
Older brick fronts and planters here often have mortar joints gone soft or cracked. We grind out the worn mortar and pack new joints matched to the brick.
Concrete block walls
Block walls along property lines are common on the city's close-set lots, and older ones lean or crack. We rebuild failed sections or build new walls square and plumb.
Chimney repair
The chimneys on older homes here usually leak through a cracked top cap or open mortar joints. We rebuild the cap and repoint the joints.
Walkway construction
Front walks under the city's shade trees often heave over roots or sink in spots. We dig out the bad run, pack a new base and relay it level.
What houses here usually need from a mason
A lot of the houses in Fort Lauderdale went up decades ago in concrete block, and that age drives most of our calls, because mortar, footings and the bases under old paving each wear out on their own timeline. I'd rather do the right repair than the biggest one, so I measure, check and write down what I find before anything gets torn out. When we pack up, the work should be square, clean and something you'd be glad to show a neighbor.
Inside city limits, permits for repairs and new walls go through the city's Development Services department, and it only processes applications for addresses inside its boundaries. A Fort Lauderdale mailing address doesn't always mean the house is inside those lines, so I confirm which office your property falls under before we plan the work.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Fort Lauderdale home
Call (754) 228-0031 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to your Fort Lauderdale property myself, look over the work and give you a free written estimate that lists the materials and steps. There's no obligation to go ahead.
Fort Lauderdale masonry questions
These are the questions we hear most from Fort Lauderdale homeowners about permits, cost and what's going on with their brick, block and pavers. If yours isn't here, call and ask about your own job.
Does a small masonry repair on my single-family home in Fort Lauderdale need a permit?
It may, so don't assume a small job is exempt. The city's exemption covers only single-family homes outside a flood hazard area, for work valued under $7,500 that isn't structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas, and even a job under $7,500 isn't automatically exempt. Foundation and block wall repairs are usually structural, so I check each job against the city's permitting rules, and when a permit is needed, we handle the application and schedule the inspections.
How long does a building permit last for a single-family home in Fort Lauderdale?
A single-family permit expires one year after it's issued, or on the date the next Florida Building Code takes effect, whichever comes later. That matters if a project stalls or gets split into stages, so we set our work and the inspections with that date in mind.
Do I have to file a Notice of Commencement for masonry work in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, if the contract is more than $5,000, and either you or your contractor can file it. If your job crosses that line, I'll tell you at the estimate, and we'll settle who files it before any work starts.
How much does masonry work cost in Fort Lauderdale?
The price comes down to how much brick, block or paving is involved, what's underneath it and whether you need a repair or a new build. Matching older brick and mortar color, hauling out a failed base, tight access on a close-set lot and permit work all add to it, while fixing only the section that failed keeps it down. Your written estimate lists the materials and steps, so you can see where the money goes.
What causes cracks in concrete block walls in Fort Lauderdale?
Usually it's the ground under the footing moving, roots pushing on the wall or the steel inside an older wall rusting and swelling. A crack that follows the mortar joints usually points to settling, and one that pushes the face of the block out often means rust inside, which calls for a different repair. I look at the pattern, measure it and write down what I find before recommending anything.
How do I check a masonry contractor before hiring one in Fort Lauderdale?
Ask to see their Local Business Tax Receipt, since most businesses operating in the city need one and it's renewed every year, and ask for proof of insurance. Then ask for a written estimate that lists materials and steps, and find out who will actually be on site. We're licensed and fully insured, I come out to every estimate myself and I'm on site with our crew while the work is done.
Examples of masonry work
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