Masonry Contractor in Pompano Beach, FL - Repairs That Fix the Real Cause
Elite Deerfield Beach Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Pompano Beach, FL. We repair cracked brick, block, chimneys and foundations, and we build walls, walkways, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens for homes and condos.
Masonry work across Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach is the next city south of us, and our crew works there a lot. Much of the housing is concrete block finished in stucco, with paver driveways, brick planters and pool decks out back, and there are condo and townhouse buildings closer to the ocean. We get many of the same calls from homeowners in Lighthouse Point and farther west in Coral Springs, and we handle them the same way.
Price here moves with what's causing the damage, how much has to come apart and the material you pick, and the schedule turns mostly on whether the city needs a permit, so I sort out both when I write your estimate. The kind of home changes the job too, because the city treats single-family houses differently from condos and townhouses on permits, and an association may need to sign off first.
Masonry services in Pompano Beach
Cracks across a slab or above a doorframe usually point to movement underneath, so we find out what's shifting under your Pompano Beach house before repairing anything.
Older chimneys on houses here usually loosen first at the crown and the top courses. We rebuild what's loose so rain stops getting into the chimney.
Worn joints on brick fronts and planters let water in, so we rake out the soft mortar and pack in fresh mortar that matches your brick.
A cracked or spalled brick, one whose face has flaked off, gets cut out and replaced with a match once we know what broke it.
Paver driveways that sink or rock on Pompano Beach lots usually have a weak base underneath, so we dig out and rebuild that before laying pavers.
Most retaining walls we build here hold a raised bed or a grade change by the drive, and each one gets drainage behind it so water can't push it over.
On older brick and stone that's been stained, cracked and patched over the years, we sort what needs rebuilding from what only needs cleaning and repointing.
Most fireplaces we build in Pompano Beach go out on a patio, in block, brick or stone on a proper footing, though we build indoor ones too.
Stone veneer, a thin stone face set over block or concrete, dresses up a stucco entry or column. We prep the wall first so the stone stays bonded.
Block is what most houses here are built of, so a new block garden wall or screen wall ties in well with what you already have.
For additions and raised floors, we lay foundation block walls square and level on a checked footing, because every course above inherits any mistake in the first.
Plenty of yards here have room for an outdoor kitchen by the pool. We build the block base, the counters and the brick or stone facing around your grill.
We build walkways to the front door, along the side yard or out to the pool, in pavers, brick or stone set on a packed base.
A brick wall suits the courtyard entries and older homes in parts of the city, and we lay it on a sound footing with joints that match.
Coral stone, limestone and fieldstone show up on steps, planters and accent walls here. We set stone so it sits right and drains, not just so it looks good.
When only a few joints in a wall or step have cracked or dropped out, brick pointing fills just those, with mortar that suits the brick around it.
What Pompano Beach homes ask of masonry
You can count on a straight answer about what's wrong, a crew that fixes that cause, and an owner who stays involved from the estimate to the cleanup.
The cause, found first
I look at how a wall or slab is failing before I price it, so you're not paying to patch a symptom.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured on every job, and our promise is a simple one, satisfaction guaranteed.
Permits and HOA forms handled
We pull the permit and line up inspections when your job needs them, and tell you early if the city needs your signature or HOA forms.
A mason leading the crew
An experienced mason leads our crew on your job, and I check in as the work goes.
Know your own masonry
I'll show you what we found and why, so you can spot the next crack or loose joint yourself.
Pompano Beach masonry questions
Do I need a building permit for masonry work in Pompano Beach?
Structural work in Pompano Beach always needs a standard building permit from the city's Building Department, whatever the job costs, and work can't begin until it's issued. For masonry, that takes in jobs like foundation repair and load-bearing block walls. The city uses a one-permit approach, so related trade work such as site drainage goes on that same permit, and the approved plans and permit card have to be on site for each inspection.
Does my Pompano Beach house qualify for the $7,500 permit exemption?
It might if it's a single-family home, the building part of the job stays under $7,500, and the work stays clear of structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas. Condos, townhouses, duplexes and other multifamily or commercial buildings don't qualify, and neither do homes in the flood zones the city lists. The city's examples are things like painting, trim and gutter repair, so most structural masonry won't fit, and we can go over the city's exemption rules with you at the estimate.
How do I file a permit exemption request in Pompano Beach?
You file it through the city's ePlan portal before any work starts, the same way you'd apply for a permit, and there's no fee. The exemption isn't automatic. If it's approved, the city sends a letter that stands in for a permit card, the work has to be finished within 180 days of that letter's date, and it still has to meet the Florida Building Code and city ordinances.
Do I need a permit for a paver driveway in Pompano Beach?
Plan on checking, because the city's Zoning Compliance or Engineering Division permits still apply to driveways and to work in the right of way, the city's strip along the street, even when a job is exempt from a building permit. If your project includes a new fence, the city requires a Zoning Compliance permit for that too. We sort out which ones your job needs before our crew starts.
How much does masonry work cost in Pompano Beach?
The price comes down to what's causing the problem, how much has to come apart to fix it and the material you choose. A crack that needs a few joints repointed costs far less than one caused by a footing that has moved, and natural stone usually runs more than pavers or block. Permits add cost when a job needs them, and the estimate I write after looking gives you your own figure.
How long does a masonry job take in Pompano Beach?
The size of the job sets the time on site, but in Pompano Beach the permit often sets the start date, since work can't begin until the city issues it. Repairs also depend on how quickly we can pin down the cause, and sometimes I need a closer look once things are open. At the estimate I'll walk you through what your schedule turns on.
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