Masonry Contractor in Plantation, FL - Block, Brick and Pavers Built True
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry repairs worn brick and mortar, rebuilds cracked block and builds new walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes in Plantation, FL. We're a masonry contractor based in nearby Fort Lauderdale.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Plantation homes
Plantation sits just west of Fort Lauderdale, where we're based, so it's a short drive for our crew. Most of what we see here is homes: single-story concrete block houses with brick or stone trim out front, screened patios and pools out back, and newer gated communities mixed in near the shops and offices on the main roads. The same kinds of houses carry on into Sunrise to the west and Davie to the south, and we work in both.
Lots here are mostly flat and shaded by big, older trees. Between the roots and the fill settling under walks and drives, a lot of the cracks and uneven pavers we're called about start below the surface, so I look at what's underneath before I price a fix. A new course of block or a reset paver won't stay put on a base that's still moving.
Masonry services for Plantation homes
Tuckpointing
Older brick fronts and planters here often have mortar worn back from the face. We grind out the soft joints and repack them with matching mortar.
Concrete block walls
Block privacy walls are common along backyards here, and their corners crack when the footing settles. We rebuild them straight and plumb on sound footings.
Foundation block wall installation
Room additions and new garages on Plantation's older lots need a block wall tied into a proper footing. We handle foundation block wall installation from layout to the last course.
Driveway pavers
Mature shade trees here lift and tilt paver driveways as their roots spread. We pull the pavers, rebuild the base and reset them level.
Walkway construction
Front walks on older houses here crack and sink where the base under them has settled. We build a new walk on a firm, packed base.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Many Plantation homes have a covered patio out back that's ready for a built-in grill. We build the block base and face it in brick or stone.
What Plantation houses need from a mason
Many of the houses here are a few decades old, and their brick and mortar shows it in a few ways: joints worn back from the face, the odd cracked or loose brick, a block corner that has opened up. I'd rather do the right repair than the biggest one, so we cut out only what's failing, match the mortar and brick as closely as we can and leave the sound work alone. What moves the price is how far the damage runs, and some of that I'll only know once a joint or a footing is open.
The schedule mostly turns on the permit, not the masonry. The city's Department of Building Safety issues permits for building, altering or repairing any structure or part of one, so new walls, footings and structural repairs usually wait on a permit and inspections. When your job needs one, we handle the application and schedule the inspections, and your written estimate lists the materials and steps so you know what's coming.
Get a written estimate for your Plantation masonry job
Send the form or call (754) 228-0031, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Plantation home myself, look at the work and write up a free estimate listing the materials and steps, with no obligation.
Plantation masonry questions
Here are answers on permits, associations, plans and cost for masonry work in Plantation. If your question isn't here, call (754) 228-0031 or send the form and tell us about your project.
Does a small masonry repair in Plantation need a permit?
It may, because the city's permit rules cover repairs as well as new work. A state exemption may cover some single-family homes outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area on jobs under $7,500 in total labor and materials. It names painting, flooring, trim and minor drywall, it leaves out structural work, and you can't split a job to get under the limit. Driveways may need a permit whatever they cost. If you think your job fits, you or your contractor can request the exemption online through the city with the scope, the contract and photos and a $25 nonrefundable fee, and work starts once the city has reviewed it.
How do I pull my own permit for masonry work on my house in Plantation?
If you're doing the work yourself on your own single-family home, you can apply as an owner/builder after you sign an affidavit and meet with the city's Plan Reviewer, as the city's permit submittal page lays out. If we're doing the job, you can leave the permit to us.
Do I need HOA approval before getting a masonry permit in Plantation?
No, the city doesn't make your association's approval a condition of applying for or getting a building permit, but that approval is still a separate step with your association. Meeting your community's recorded covenants is up to the owner or the contractor, so bring your association's rules on walls, driveways and materials to the estimate and we'll build to them.
How do I get copies of my home's plans in Plantation?
Ask the city's building department, which keeps copies of home plans and charges $3 a page for sheets up to 11 by 17 inches. Plans show me how a footing or wall was built before we open it up, so if you have them, have them out when I come by.
How much does masonry repair cost on a house in Plantation?
The cost comes down to how much brick, block or mortar actually needs replacing and what's causing the damage, so I can only give you a figure after I've looked at your house. Matching older brick, rebuilding a settled footing and hauling material back to a fenced yard all raise the price. Repointing only the worn joints instead of a whole wall keeps it down.
What does a contractor need to work on a house in Plantation, FL?
Every contractor has to be registered with the City of Plantation, and the person who signs the permit application must qualify through the Broward County Central Examining Board or the state. Anyone running a business in Plantation also needs a city business tax receipt, which expires every September 30. We're licensed and fully insured.
Examples of masonry work
Other cities we work in
If your city is listed, its page covers the work we do there. If it isn't, call (754) 228-0031 or send the form and ask.