Masonry contractor in Crawfordville, FL - brick, block and stone work that lasts
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Tallahassee that builds and repairs brick, block and stone work in Crawfordville, from cracked foundations and worn mortar joints to new walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens.
- Foundation repair
- Chimney repair
- Tuckpointing
- Brick repair
- Driveway pavers
- Retaining wall construction
- Masonry restoration
- Fireplace installation
- Stone veneer installation
- Concrete block walls
- Foundation block wall installation
- Outdoor kitchen masonry
- Walkway construction
- Brick wall installation
- Stone masonry
- Brick pointing
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Crawfordville homes and the ground they sit on
Crawfordville is a short drive south of us in Tallahassee, and I come down to look at each job myself before the small crew I trained starts the work alongside me. Most homes we see here sit on wide, wooded lots, a mix of older brick houses near the middle of town and newer concrete block homes set back off the county roads, and the calls run from worn mortar and settled steps to new walls, walks and outdoor kitchens. What moves the price is mostly the size of the job, how far the damage runs behind what you can see and whether we're matching old brick. The schedule turns on dry weather and on any permit the county asks for, and the estimate is where you'll get a figure for your own house.
We do the same work up in Quincy and Bradfordville, but the ground around Crawfordville tends to be sandier and lower, so before we set any footing here we dig to firm soil and look at where the rain goes.
Why brick and block need care in Crawfordville
- Hot, humid summers and heavy storms keep brick and mortar damp for long stretches, so soft or cracked joints let water in faster than most people expect.
- Sandy soil can settle or wash out from under a slab or footing, which usually shows up as stair-step cracks in block walls and sunken walkways.
- Older brick here was often laid with softer mortar, and patching it with hard modern mortar can crack the brick beside the repair, so we match the mix.
- Newer homes are mostly concrete block, so a new wall, stone facing or outdoor kitchen has to be tied into that block properly to stay where it's built.
Masonry services we offer in Crawfordville
Foundation repair
When sandy ground settles under a block foundation and cracks start running up the wall, we find what moved before we repair it, so we're fixing the cause.
Chimney repair
Brick chimneys on older homes here take the worst of summer storms, so we rebuild loose tops and repoint open joints before water reaches the attic.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing, raking out worn mortar and packing in fresh, suits brick that's still sound but has sandy, crumbling joints from years of damp Gulf air.
Brick repair
When a few bricks have cracked or flaked at the face, we cut them out and set matching brick so the repair blends into the rest of the wall.
Driveway pavers
Pavers work well on Crawfordville's sandy lots because a well-packed base drains fast, and a single settled paver can be lifted and reset instead of breaking out concrete.
Retaining wall construction
A retaining wall holds back sand where a yard slopes or a drive cuts into a bank, and we build drainage behind it so water can get out.
Masonry restoration
For older brick homes that have been patched over the years with the wrong mortar, we work back to sound material and restore the wall by hand.
Fireplace installation
A brick or stone fireplace suits the cool winter evenings here, built indoors or out on a back porch, with the firebox laid carefully joint by joint.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone facing, dresses up the plain block front of many newer homes here, and we fasten each piece to the wall by hand.
Concrete block walls
Block privacy and garden walls stand up well to Crawfordville's heat and storms when the footing sits on packed, solid ground rather than loose sand.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and raised homes here, we lay the foundation block wall level and true on a proper footing, because everything above depends on it.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Most of the year here is outdoor weather, so we build brick, block and stone outdoor kitchens with counters and grill surrounds made to take sun and rain.
Walkway construction
A brick or paver walk from the drive to the door gives a firm path over a sandy yard, and we slope it so rain runs off.
Brick wall installation
For a brick garden wall or entry pillars at the end of a Crawfordville drive, we lay each row by hand and pick brick that suits the house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone suits the wooded lots here for steps, low walls and planters, and we fit each stone by hand so the joints stay tight and even.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing fills small open or cracked joints before rain gets behind the brick, a good early fix for a house here that's only starting to show wear.
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Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Crawfordville
Send us a few details about your Crawfordville project, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to look at the job myself and talk you through what I see. The estimate is free, done on site and carries no obligation.
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Masonry questions from Crawfordville homeowners
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Crawfordville, FL?
The Wakulla County Building Department in Crawfordville is the office to ask, because its published permit list names other work and doesn't settle masonry either way. It issues the Miscellaneous Permit for replacing windows, doors, water heaters and vinyl siding, so for a wall, chimney or foundation job, call the department at 850-926-7636 about your property. Where 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 of the work.
What do I have to sign for a Wakulla County permit if I'm doing some of the work myself?
If you're doing any of the work yourself, the county asks for a Homeowner's Affidavit that's signed and notarized. The application also goes in with a signed list of subcontractors, and any product that needs a Florida Product Approval Number needs a signed Product Approval Sheet. It's worth settling who does which part before anything is filed, so the paperwork matches the job.
How do I check a masonry contractor's license in Crawfordville, FL?
Ask to see the contractor's state registration and their Wakulla County Competency Card or State Certification, because the county requires subcontractors on its Miscellaneous Permit to hold one or the other. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation says registration applicants show a certificate of competency from a local licensing authority, matching the license category they're after, in place of a state exam. We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm glad to go over that with you at the estimate.
When did the 2023 Florida Building Code take effect in Crawfordville?
The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, took effect on December 31, 2023, according to the Florida Building Commission. It's a statewide code, so it reaches Crawfordville the same as Tallahassee, and we build to the code that applies to your job.
What affects the cost of masonry work in Crawfordville, FL?
The size of the job and how much damage is hidden behind the face of the wall move the price more than anything else. On sandy lots, digging to firm ground for a footing or rebuilding a washed-out base adds work, and matching old brick or soft mortar on an older house takes longer than laying new. A wooded or tight lot where we carry material in by hand adds some too, so I'd rather see the wall before I give you a number.
How long does a permitted masonry job take in Crawfordville?
On a permitted job, the county's steps often set the pace more than the masonry does, because the Wakulla County Building Department may ask for more information during its plan review. It also won't give inspections until it has a recorded Notice of Commencement on file, so we make sure that's in place before the work reaches an inspection. I'll give you a fair sense of the time on site once I've seen the job.
Call about your Crawfordville masonry job
Open joints and small cracks usually grow with each summer storm, so call (850) 391-6065 or send us your project details while the fix is still a small one.