Masonry Contractor in Lauderhill, FL - Walls, Walks and Brick Built True
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Lauderhill, FL. We repair worn brick and mortar joints and build block walls, paver driveways and walkways for the homes and townhouses here.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry for Lauderhill's homes and townhouses
Lauderhill is mostly homes, set close together, with shops and offices along the busier roads. We're based in Fort Lauderdale and work here the same way we do next door in Plantation and Sunrise.
The houses we see here are mostly concrete block finished in stucco, along with townhouse and villa rows and condo buildings, with brick or stone on the planters, columns and front walls. Because the houses sit this close, a lot of our work happens in narrow side yards and along shared property lines. So before we start, I plan how we get in, where the block and brick will sit and how we keep your neighbor's side clean.
What we build and repair in Lauderhill
Concrete block walls
Lots here sit close together, so privacy walls are a common ask. We build concrete block walls on a proper footing and check every course for level.
Driveway pavers
Older concrete driveways here crack and stain where cars park every day. We lay pavers over a compacted base, so one broken paver can be lifted and replaced.
Walkway construction
Front walks on older homes here often crack where roots push under them. We remove the broken run and build a new, even walk.
Brick repair
Brick planters and columns on older homes are usually where loose or chipped brick shows first. We replace only the damaged brick and set it in matching mortar.
Stone veneer installation
Plenty of block-and-stucco homes here have plain front walls and columns. We install stone veneer on a properly prepared surface so it stays put.
Masonry restoration
Older townhouse and villa rows often have worn brick and joints along the whole row. We restore them section by section so the repaired walls match the rest.
What older Lauderhill homes usually need
On older houses here, the wear starts at the joints. When mortar goes sandy and sinks back from the brick face, water gets in behind it and loosens the brick, so I check the joints before pricing any brick repair and we repoint only what needs it. Cracks in block walls and driveways get the same close look, because a hairline crack and one where the piece has moved call for different fixes, and I'd rather patch what can be patched than rebuild what doesn't need it.
Bigger, older buildings have one more thing to weigh. The Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals has set up a building safety inspection program for buildings 25 years or older, and it exempts houses of up to four units with three or fewer habitable stories, along with fee simple townhouses. If you own something larger, find out how the county board's program applies to it before we plan repairs around it.
Get a written estimate for masonry work in Lauderhill
Call (754) 228-0031 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Lauderhill property myself, look over the job and write up a free estimate that lists the materials and steps, with no obligation to hire us.
Lauderhill masonry questions
These are the questions Lauderhill homeowners usually ask about permits, inspections and price. If your job doesn't fit any of them, call and I'll go over it with you.
Do I need a permit for a paver driveway or a new slab in Lauderhill?
Yes. The City of Lauderhill requires an engineering permit for driveways, paving, sidewalk repair and slabs, and for any work in the right-of-way or a city easement. If you're extending a driveway or pouring a slab, the city also wants lot coverage forms filled out with the application.
Does a block wall or fence need a building permit in Lauderhill?
Fences are on the list of work the city's building department reviews permits for, so that's the office to ask before a block or brick wall goes up along your property line. I bring it up at the estimate, and when a job needs a permit, we handle the application with the city and schedule the inspections.
Who signs the permit application for driveway work in Lauderhill?
The contractor doing the work signs the engineering permit application and has it notarized. The city also requires that contractor to be registered with the city and to provide a certificate of insurance showing their liability coverage, so it's fair to ask anyone bidding your driveway about both.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Lauderhill?
You book inspections with the city by calling (954) 739-0100 and choosing option 3, with your permit number ready. Same-day inspections aren't offered, next-day ones have to be booked by 3 p.m. the day before and may not be open, and evening or Friday through Sunday inspections carry overtime fees. On jobs where we pull the permit, we make that call for you.
How much does a masonry job cost in Lauderhill?
The price comes down to the size of the job, the materials you choose and how much old work has to come out first, so I give you a number once I've seen it. A paver driveway turns on its square footage and whether the old slab gets broken out and hauled away, a block wall turns on its length, height and footing, and tight side yards add labor. The schedule depends mostly on whether a permit is needed and when the city has inspection slots, and the estimate I write puts all of that on paper.
How do I check a masonry contractor before hiring one in Lauderhill?
Ask whether they're licensed and insured and whether they're set up to work in the city. The state requires anyone seeking a certified contractor license to pass a state exam first, and Lauderhill requires a business tax receipt and a city Certificate of Use from businesses operating there. We're licensed and fully insured, and we've been doing this work since 2023.
Examples of masonry work
Other cities we work in
See what we do in the other cities we serve, or call (754) 228-0031 to ask about yours, since we work across the cities around Fort Lauderdale.