Masonry Contractor in Sunrise, FL - Repairs and New Walls Built for Flat, Wet Lots
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Sunrise, FL. We repair brick and mortar joints, fix block walls, and build new walls, walkways, driveways and outdoor kitchens for homes there.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work on Sunrise homes
Sunrise sits on the west side of Broward County next to Plantation and Lauderhill, an easy drive from our base in Fort Lauderdale. Most of the houses we see here are concrete block finished in stucco, set in planned neighborhoods and townhouse rows, and plenty of backyards run down to a lake or canal.
That shapes the work more than people expect. Because the block hides behind stucco, a lot of our jobs here start with finding out whether a crack is only in the finish or in the wall itself, since those call for very different repairs. New work has to fit a house that's already there, so I measure the existing walls, check the slab for level and match the stucco texture before we lay the first block.
What we build and repair in Sunrise
Concrete block walls
Privacy and garden walls here sit on flat lots that stay wet after summer storms. We dig the footing to firm ground and grout the reinforced cells.
Driveway pavers
Driveways here take heavy summer rain, and a thin base lets pavers sink in the tire tracks. We dig out, compact the base and slope it to drain.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards here get used year-round, so a grill island takes sun and rain every month. We build outdoor kitchen masonry on a solid slab with a block core.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer dresses up the stucco entries and columns on many Sunrise homes. We set metal lath and a base coat of mortar first so the stone bonds.
Foundation repair
On flat, wet ground a footing can settle, and a stucco crack usually shows it first. We check whether it's still moving before we pick a repair.
Brick repair
Brick planters, steps and accent walls here stay wet from rain and sprinklers, so faces chip and joints wash out. We replace just the damaged bricks.
What Sunrise properties ask of masonry
Sunrise is low and flat, with canals and lakes running through it, and heavy rain from hurricanes and tropical storms is what floods it. For a wall, a walk or a driveway, that means water has to have somewhere to go, so we slope paving away from the house, set block wall footings on firm ground instead of the soft top layer, and leave weep openings at the base of veneer and planters so water drains out instead of sitting behind the stone.
The other thing is heat. Mortar and stucco dry fast in the sun most of the year, and work that dries too fast cracks and lets go, so we mix in small batches, keep fresh joints damp and I stay on site with our crew to check each course as it goes up.
Get a written estimate for your Sunrise masonry job
We reply to every call and request within one business day, and I set a time to come out to your Sunrise property myself. The estimate is free, carries no obligation and is written out with the materials and steps listed, so you know exactly what we plan to do before you decide.
Sunrise masonry questions
These are the questions Sunrise homeowners ask about walls, pavers and repairs. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and I'll answer it for your house.
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Sunrise, FL?
The city's Building Division issues building permits in Sunrise and reviews plans for new construction, improvements and additions. If your house is in the special flood hazard area, all construction there needs a building or engineering permit from the city. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application with the Building Division and schedule the inspections.
Can I extend my paver driveway into the swale in Sunrise?
Not without checking first, because the city requires a check with its Engineering Division at 954-746-3270 before a swale, the grassy strip along the street, is paved, regraded or changed. We plan the driveway's street edge around what the city tells you.
What counts as a substantial improvement in Sunrise's flood zone?
In Sunrise's special flood hazard area, a substantial improvement is any repair, rebuild, alteration or improvement that costs 50 percent or more of the building's market value, measured before the work, or before the damage if a storm caused it. Once a job crosses that line, the building has to meet current code, including the base flood elevation, the flood level set for your lot. Broward County's current flood maps took effect July 31, 2024, and this matters most after storm damage, so we ask about it before we scope a large repair.
How do I check a masonry contractor's license in Sunrise?
Look the contractor up on the state's licensing portal and see whether the license is certified or registered. A certified license allows work anywhere in Florida, while a registered one only covers the cities or counties where the holder has a certificate of competency, so make sure it covers Sunrise. We're licensed and fully insured, and anyone doing business in Broward County also needs a county business tax receipt unless exempt.
What causes block walls and stucco to crack in Sunrise?
Most cracks we see in Sunrise block walls come from a footing settling into soft, wet ground, steel rusting inside the wall, or stucco shrinking as it dries. A hairline in the stucco and a crack running through the block need different repairs, so I look at where it runs and whether it's still widening before I write anything up.
How much does masonry work cost in Sunrise, FL?
It depends on the job's size, the material you pick, how much old work has to come out and how much footing or base the ground needs, plus whether a permit is involved. The schedule turns mostly on permits and inspections and on summer rain, which can stop mortar and paver work for the day. Your own figure comes from the written estimate I put together at your property, with the materials and steps listed.
Examples of masonry work
Other cities we work in
Choose a city from the list to see what we do there, or get in touch if yours isn't on it. We work across the cities around Fort Lauderdale.