Masonry Contractor in Wilton Manors, FL - Repairs That Match Older Homes
J&R Fort Lauderdale Concrete & Masonry is a Fort Lauderdale, FL masonry contractor working in Wilton Manors. We repair worn brick and mortar joints and build block walls, walkways and paver driveways for homes across the city.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Masonry work for Wilton Manors homes
Wilton Manors is a short drive north of our base in Fort Lauderdale, so our crew is here often. It's mostly quiet residential streets of single-family homes, with shops and restaurants along Wilton Drive and plenty of houses backing up to the Middle River. Most of the calls we get here are about worn brick and crumbling joints, tired driveways and front walks, and new block walls along a property line.
We do the same work next door in Oakland Park and south of us in Dania Beach, but a job here usually starts with an older house on a tight lot. That means matching what's already built and planning how we get material into the backyard before anything comes out.
What we build and repair in Wilton Manors
Masonry restoration
Many houses here are older block and brick homes, often with worn faces and mismatched patches. Our masonry restoration work repairs what's failing and blends with what's sound.
Brick repair
Brick planters, steps and accent walls on older homes crack and loosen as their mortar gives out. We pull the damaged brick and set matching units back in.
Concrete block walls
Lots here sit close together, so many owners want a solid wall on the property line. We build block walls on a proper footing and keep them plumb.
Driveway pavers
A lot of driveways here are original concrete slabs, cracked and stained after decades of use. We break them out, pack a new base and lay pavers.
Walkway construction
Front walks and side paths here carry daily foot traffic, and older ones heave or crack. We rebuild them on a firm, packed base so they sit flat.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Plenty of backyards here center on a pool or patio. We build block bases for grills and counters and finish them in stone or brick.
What older Wilton Manors houses need
Most of the houses we work on here are older single-story homes built of block and brick, and many have had a few rounds of patching by different hands over the years. That's where problems tend to hide, because a hard patch set against softer old mortar cracks along its edge and lets the joint around it loosen. I look at what's actually failing before I write anything up, then we match the mortar and brick to what's there, so the repair is the right size and doesn't stand out.
Lots here are compact and the ground under most of them is sandy, so a new wall, walk or driveway is only as good as the base we pack under it. The price on these jobs moves with how much old concrete or brick has to come out and how easy the side yard is to get through, and the schedule mostly turns on the size of the job and whether a permit and its inspections are part of it.
A written estimate for your Wilton Manors masonry job
Tell us about your Wilton Manors project through the form or call (754) 228-0031, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to every estimate myself, and you get a free written estimate at your property with the materials and steps listed. There's no obligation, and if you go ahead, I'm on site with our crew while the work gets done.
Wilton Manors masonry questions
Here's what homeowners in Wilton Manors ask us most about permits, licenses and planning masonry work. If your job raises something else, call or send us a note.
How do I get a building permit for masonry work in Wilton Manors?
Building permits for work inside the city come from the City of Wilton Manors Construction Services Division, and every application is submitted and tracked online. Anyone can look up current permit activity for a property through the city's Construction Services page. When your job needs a permit, we handle the application with the city and schedule the inspections.
What hours can contractors work on a permitted job in Wilton Manors?
Work under an approved building permit in Wilton Manors can run Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Those are the city's hours, so on a permitted job our crew plans the loud steps, like cutting block and breaking out old concrete, inside them.
How do I find the flood map for my house in Wilton Manors?
The city points owners to FEMA's flood maps, where you enter your address and get flood risk information for that property. New maps took effect in July 2024, so anything you looked at before then may be out of date, and the city's flood preparedness page is the place to start. If you pull yours up before I come out, we can look at it together while we talk through your lot.
Where can a certified contractor work in Florida?
A state-certified contractor can work anywhere in Florida, because certified licenses are statewide. A registered license is narrower and only covers the cities or counties where the holder has a certificate of competency, and certified contractors have to pass a state certification exam before they're licensed. We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to ask about it when I come out.
Do contractors in Broward County need a business tax receipt?
Usually, yes. Broward County says anyone doing business in the county, even a one-person company, needs a county Local Business Tax Receipt unless they're exempt, and the city says new businesses in Wilton Manors must get their local receipt before they start work. It's separate from a state contractor license, so it's fair to ask a contractor about both.
How much does masonry work cost in Wilton Manors?
The cost is set by your own job, and you'll have it in writing after I've seen it, with the materials and steps listed. Beyond how much has to come out and how easy the yard is to reach, the material you pick matters, since pavers, brick and block each price differently. Matching an older brick or mortar color can also take extra work to get right.
Brick, block and paver examples
Other cities we work in
We work across the cities around Fort Lauderdale. Pick one from the list, or call (754) 228-0031 if yours isn't there.