Masonry Contractor in Miramar, FL - Walls, Pavers and Repairs Built True
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Miramar. We build block and brick walls, paver driveways and walkways, and repair cracked block, worn brick and mortar joints on Miramar homes.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Miramar homes
Most of the work we see in Miramar is at homes, not storefronts, and the city splits roughly in two. The east side has older streets close to Miami Gardens and Hollywood, and the west side is mostly newer subdivisions, many with an association that has rules about what can change out front.
On the older houses, the call is usually about block cracked at a corner, a garden wall starting to lean or a driveway that's settled uneven, and the right fix starts with finding out why it moved. On the newer homes it's more often an addition, like swapping a plain concrete driveway for pavers or adding a privacy wall or an outdoor kitchen, and the work has to match what the builder already put there. What moves the price is the size of the job, the material you pick, how much old work has to come out and how easily we can get equipment to the spot. The schedule turns mostly on whether the job needs a permit, and your estimate, which I write out with the materials and steps listed, tells you where yours stands.
What we build and fix in Miramar
Driveway pavers
Many Miramar driveways are plain concrete that has cracked or settled. We lay driveway pavers on a packed base, so one broken paver can be swapped out alone.
Concrete block walls
Many yards here face a road or a neighbor. We set privacy walls in block on a poured footing and fill the hollow cores that carry load.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Newer lots out west often have patios with room for an outdoor kitchen. We build the base in block, sized to the grill and doors you've picked.
Walkway construction
Many side yards here are just worn grass from the driveway to the back gate. We build walkways on a packed base, pitched so water runs off.
Stone veneer installation
On stucco-front homes, owners often want stone on the entry columns or a front wall. We set stone veneer over a prepared backing, following the maker's instructions.
Brick repair
Older east-side homes often have brick planters, steps or trim with loose brick. We cut out the damaged ones and set matching brick in fresh mortar.
What Miramar homes ask of masonry
Most homes here are concrete block under stucco, so a crack you see in the stucco may be only in the finish or may run into the block behind it, and those call for different repairs. I check which it is before I write anything down, because patching a crack that's still moving only hides it, and tearing out sound block costs you for nothing. Driveways and walks here usually settle because the base under them was thin from the start, so we fix the base instead of just leveling the top.
Flood zone status shapes the job here too. The city requires a permit for any work on a property that sits partly or entirely in a flood hazard area, so I check your lot as part of the estimate, and when a permit is needed we handle the application and schedule the inspections.
Get a written masonry estimate for your Miramar home
Call (754) 228-0031 or send the form, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to your Miramar property myself and write the estimate with the materials and steps listed, free and with no obligation. If you go ahead, I'm on site with our crew while the work is done, and we're licensed and fully insured.
Miramar masonry questions
Here's what Miramar homeowners usually want to know about permits, flood zones, inspections and cost. If your question is about your own job, call or send the form and I'll answer it.
Does a small masonry job in Miramar need a permit?
Some small jobs no longer do, because state law now requires the city to exempt a complete, single project at a single-family home when it's valued under $7,500. You can't split one job into smaller ones to get under that figure, and the owner or contractor has to send the Building Department a written request with the contract or other papers showing what the work is and what it's worth, online through the city's self-service portal or in person. The city still counts some work as structural, pool barriers and fences among them, and flood zone lots have their own rule, so I'll tell you at the estimate which side your job falls on.
How do I find out if my Miramar home is in a flood zone?
Look your address up on the city's flood zone map at miramarfl.withforerunner.com, which shows whether a property is in a flood zone. If yours is, the flood zone permit rule above applies to your job.
How do I book a building inspection in Miramar?
You can request one online through the city's Permits & Self Services page or by calling the Building Department at 954-602-3200. On jobs where we pull the permit, we schedule the inspections, so you don't have to.
How long does Miramar take to review a building permit?
For a home under 7,500 square feet, the city lists 30 business days for the first review, and 60 business days for larger homes. Those times cover permit types such as accessory structures, landscaping and roofing, and if the city sends back comments, corrections are due within 10 business days or the application is denied and has to be filed again with its fees. We answer review comments as they come in, because a missed window means waiting through the review twice.
Does a contractor need a business tax receipt to work in Miramar?
Yes, city ordinance requires a City Business Tax Receipt for anyone engaging in or managing a business, profession or occupation in Miramar. That includes businesses run from home, and the city says receipts should be renewed by September 30 to avoid extra fees.
How much does masonry work cost in Miramar?
There's no single price, because it comes down to what you're building or fixing, how big it is, the material you choose and how much old work has to come out first. A permit, when the job needs one, adds the city's fees and review time, and a tight side yard with no room for equipment adds labor. I'll look at your property and give you a written estimate with the materials and steps listed.
Examples of masonry work
Other cities we work in
Pick a city from the list to see what we do there, or call us if yours isn't on it, since we work across the cities around Fort Lauderdale.