Thorough masonry contractor in Tallahassee FL - brick and stone work that lasts
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete repairs brick and mortar joints in Tallahassee and nearby cities like Bradfordville and Quincy. We also tuckpoint older brick homes to match their original mortar and build retaining walls for sloped yards.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Start with an urgent repair or a project
Damage that can't wait
Call (850) 391-6065 and tell us what you're seeing, whether it's a cracked chimney or a wall that's moved. We answer calls and messages within one business day.
A wall, walk or kitchen
Send the contact form with a few lines about what you're planning, and we'll set up a free estimate at your property with no pressure and no obligation.
Masonry contractor services in Tallahassee, FL
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor in Tallahassee, FL, with 16 services for repairing the brick and stone you already have and building the wall, walk or outdoor kitchen you're planning. The price usually turns on the size of the job, the brick or stone it calls for, how easy it is to reach and, on a repair, how much damage shows once the old mortar comes out. The schedule follows the size of the job, the weather and whether a permit applies. Your own figure comes from the estimate we do at your property, after we've seen the work.
Foundation repair
When a block or brick foundation cracks or settles, we find what moved it and repair the masonry so it carries your house properly again.
Chimney repair
Is your chimney shedding mortar or cracked at the top? We repoint the joints, relay loose brick and rebuild the concrete cap on top so rain stays out.
Tuckpointing
We rake out worn mortar joints and refill them with a matched mortar finished in a fine contrasting line, which sharpens the look of an older brick front.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks get cut out and replaced with brick matched for size, color and texture, so the repair blends into the wall around it.
Driveway pavers
We build paver driveways on a packed gravel base with firm edging, for homeowners who want a drive that can be lifted and relaid in sections later.
Retaining wall construction
We build block and stone retaining walls to level a sloped yard or hold back a bank, with drainage behind them so water doesn't push the wall out.
Masonry restoration
What does restoration cover? Worn brick, stone, steps and trim on an older house, repaired with materials and methods matched to the original so the work blends in.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors or out, with a firebox lined in firebrick and a chimney sized to draw smoke up and away from where you sit.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is thin real or manufactured stone we set over an existing wall, giving a house front, column or fireplace the look of solid stone.
Concrete block walls
We lay concrete block walls for garden boundaries, privacy screens and outbuildings, with steel and grout in the hollow cores where the wall needs it.
Foundation block wall installation
Building an addition or a new structure? We lay the block foundation walls it sits on, set plumb and level so everything built above starts square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchen bases, counters and bars in block, brick or stone, for homeowners who cook outside and want something solid that matches the house.
Walkway construction
From the driveway to the front door or out to the garden, we lay walkways in brick, pavers, stone or concrete over a firm, packed base.
Brick wall installation
Who's a new brick wall for? Homeowners who want a garden wall, a screen or a boundary that matches the house, laid by hand on a concrete footing.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone for walls, steps, columns and garden edges, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and even across the face.
Brick pointing
Mortar crumbling out of the joints? Pointing replaces it with fresh mortar matched in strength and color, so water stays out and the brick isn't harmed.
Why homeowners choose our masonry crew
Most of our calls come from owners of older brick homes and from people planning a new wall, walk or outdoor kitchen. Here is what you can expect when we take on yours.
One mason, start to finish
You deal with me from the first visit to the last joint. The person who looks at your wall and explains it is the person who builds it, so nothing gets lost along the way.
Repairs matched to older walls
I learned under an old school mason who made me tear out and relay any joint that wasn't right. We match brick, mortar and joint finish to the wall each repair goes into.
Help with the permit side
When a job calls for a permit, we help you find out which office handles your property and take care of the paperwork for our part, so you aren't left sorting it out alone.
Time taken over every joint
A mason's mistakes sit in plain view for years, so we'd rather take the time to get a joint right than hurry it. Call (850) 391-6065 or use the contact form to tell us about yours.
How a masonry job runs from call to cleanup
Every job follows the same four steps, from your first call to the walk-through at the end, so you know who you'll see and what comes next.
Call or send the form
Call (850) 391-6065 or send the contact form with a few lines about the job, whether it's a crumbling joint or a wall you'd like built. We answer calls and messages within one business day, and we'll set a time for me to come out to your property.
Look it over and get an estimate
I come out myself, walk the job with you and explain what I see before I write anything down. Then you get a written estimate in plain words, covering what we'd do and why. It's free, and there's no obligation and no pressure to go ahead.
We do the work
If you decide to go ahead, we set a start that suits you. The small crew I trained works alongside me, matching mortar and brick as we go, and we clean up as the work moves along rather than leaving it all for the last day.
Walk the finished job
When the work is done, we walk it with you and go over each part before we call it finished. If anything doesn't look right to you, that's the time to say so, and we'll talk it through while we're still on site.
About our masonry business in Tallahassee
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor I started in Tallahassee in 2023, after learning the trade from an old school mason who taught me to take my time. We're licensed and fully insured, we offer 16 services, and we back every job with one promise, your satisfaction, guaranteed. Most of our work is careful brick and mortar repair, done by hand where the wall calls for it, along with new walls, walks and outdoor kitchens. You can read more about how I learned the trade and how we work on our About page.
Masonry work in pictures
These photos show the kinds of masonry homeowners ask us about most, from repointed brick and stone walls to paver drives, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
Areas we serve around Tallahassee
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete is based in Tallahassee, Florida, and works across the cities around it, including Crawfordville and Quincy. The four cities below each have their own page, though they aren't the only places we work.
Masonry questions from Tallahassee homeowners
How much does brick and mortar repair cost in Tallahassee?
There's no set price, because it depends on how much brick and mortar has failed, how hard it is to reach and how closely the repair has to match. Matching older brick can mean hunting down the right size and color and doing more of the work by hand. Once old mortar is raked out we sometimes find more soft joints behind it, which is why I look at the wall before giving a figure.
What makes a new masonry wall, walk or outdoor kitchen cost more?
Size, material and the ground it sits on drive the cost of new masonry most. A taller or longer wall, natural stone in place of block, extra drainage, digging into a slope or a tight spot to work in all add to it. Plain block or brick on level ground keeps it lower.
How long does it take to start a masonry project in Tallahassee?
It usually depends on the size of the job, the weather and whether a permit applies. Inside city limits, the city's residential permit reviews take about 5 work days for minor projects under $25,000 and 14 work days for major projects over $25,000.
Is Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete licensed and insured?
Yes, we're licensed and fully insured. The City of Tallahassee doesn't issue business or occupational licenses, though county, state or federal agencies may require one, so it's fair to ask any contractor what they hold.
Can a damaged section of brick wall be repaired without rebuilding the whole wall?
Usually yes, because we cut out only the cracked or loose brick and the failed mortar around it, then relay that section with matched brick and mortar. If the damage comes from movement underneath, we'll show you that first, since patching over a wall that's still moving won't hold.
Do you guarantee your masonry work in Tallahassee?
Yes, we work to one promise, your satisfaction, guaranteed. The estimate sets out the work in plain words before we start, so what we've agreed to do is clear to both of us.
What kind of mortar should be used on an older brick house?
A mortar softer than the brick, matched in color and texture to the original joints. A hard modern mix can be stronger than old brick, so when the wall moves the brick cracks instead of the joint, and a cracked brick is much harder to fix than a joint.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Tallahassee?
Many jobs do inside city limits, because the city requires a permit for structural work such as building or repairing a wall, and for any repair or new construction with labor and materials over $7,500. Those permits, including ones for retaining walls, come from the city's Building Inspection Division at 850-891-7001. Outside city limits, the city points owners to the Leon County Development Services Department at 850-606-1300.
Tell us about your masonry job
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. The estimate is free, done at your property and carries no obligation.
(850) 391-6065