Masonry contractor in Quincy, FL - repairs that respect older brick
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor serving Quincy, FL. We repair brick, chimneys, foundations and mortar joints on older homes, and build new walls, walks, paver driveways 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.
Quincy's older neighborhoods and the masonry they need
We're a masonry contractor based in Tallahassee, FL, and Quincy is one of the cities around it where I come out to look at jobs myself, along with Bradfordville and Crawfordville. The courthouse square sits in the middle of downtown with old commercial buildings around it. The historic district that rings it is full of antebellum and Victorian houses and smaller Southern cottages under oak and magnolia trees.
On houses that old, the job is usually careful repair rather than replacement, and the hard part is matching brick and mortar that went in generations ago. That's why I take my time looking at a Quincy house before we touch it, because a patch that doesn't match sits in plain view for years.
Quincy houses and lots shape the work
- Many houses around downtown Quincy have stood long enough that their brick, mortar and chimneys carry several rounds of patching, often in mortar that doesn't match.
- North Florida's long, humid summers and hard afternoon storms keep brick damp much of the year, so any joint or chimney top that lets water in wears faster here.
- Roots from the big oaks and magnolias shading older lots can lift walks and lean low garden walls, so we check what's growing nearby before setting anything new.
Masonry work we do for Quincy homes
Foundation repair
When cracked foundation brick or a sticking door points to settling under an older Quincy house, we find out why it moved before we repair it.
Chimney repair
Old chimneys on Quincy homes often lose mortar at the top first, where rain hits hardest, so we rebuild the cap and loose brick before leaks reach inside.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing means raking out worn joints and refilling them with fresh mortar, which we do by hand on older Quincy brick so the brick edges stay intact.
Brick repair
Cracked, flaking or loose bricks on a Quincy porch, step or wall get cut out and replaced with brick matched as closely as we can find.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway suits a Quincy lot where poured concrete keeps cracking over roots, since single pavers can be lifted and reset instead of torn out.
Retaining wall construction
On sloped Quincy yards, a retaining wall holds back soil heavy rain keeps washing toward the house, with drainage behind it so water isn't left pushing on it.
Masonry restoration
When an older brick front in Quincy is worn, stained and patched, restoration takes on the brick, mortar and old repairs together so the wall reads as one.
Fireplace installation
For a new brick fireplace in a Quincy home, or one that's been bricked up for years, we lay the firebox and surround by hand.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin facing of real or cast stone, dresses up a plain block foundation or porch on a Quincy house without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
A concrete block wall makes a solid privacy or garden wall on a Quincy lot, and it can be faced with stucco or stone to suit the house.
Foundation block wall installation
When an addition, garage or new crawl space needs a foundation on a Quincy lot, we lay the block walls level and square so everything above sits true.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
An outdoor kitchen in brick or stone gives a Quincy backyard a grill counter built to match the house, with mortar and caps set for our wet weather.
Walkway construction
A brick or paver walk up to an older Quincy porch can be laid to match the house and sloped so rain runs off instead of pooling.
Brick wall installation
A new brick garden or entry wall in Quincy should sit easily beside older brick, so we match the brick, the joint color and the way it's laid.
Stone masonry
Stone steps, garden walls and piers fit under Quincy's big oaks, and we shape and set natural stone by hand so each piece sits tight on the next.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing fills shallow gaps and hairline cracks in joints that are still mostly sound, which suits Quincy brick that only needs touching up in spots.
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Get a free on-site estimate for your Quincy home
Send the form with a few words about the job and your Quincy address, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to look at every job myself, and the estimate is free, done on site and carries no obligation.
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Quincy masonry questions we hear most
Does a masonry contractor in Quincy need a Florida state license?
Yes, when the work is paid and it builds a structure or structurally changes a load-bearing wall, Florida's licensing department says it takes a state contractors' license. The state counts anyone paid to build, improve or tear out part of a building or structure as a contractor, and those license rules decide who may do the work, separate from anything the city asks for. We're licensed and fully insured, and you're welcome to ask about it when I come out.
Which Florida Building Code is in effect for new masonry work in Quincy?
The 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code, the 2023 edition, has been in effect since December 31, 2023, and it's the statewide standard, so it covers Quincy too. The state has already posted materials on an update, so a newer edition may follow. Before we build a new wall, foundation or fireplace, we check which edition is in force at that time.
How do I find out what building rules apply to my house in Quincy?
Start with the City of Quincy's Building & Planning office at (850) 618-1886, since the city is the local government for homes in Quincy. The City Clerk's office keeps the city's ordinances, which are its local laws, and it's a good place to begin if you'd like to read the rules yourself.
What is the best way to repair mortar on an older brick house in Quincy?
The best way is to rake out the old joints by hand and refill them with mortar no harder than the brick, because hard cement mortar in an old wall pushes the cracking into the brick itself. Houses as old as many near downtown Quincy were usually laid with softer brick and lime mortar, so I match the old mix and color before we start, the way I was taught. A grinder is quicker, but on soft old brick I'd rather take longer and keep the edges whole.
Do I need flood insurance in Quincy if my house isn't in a high risk flood zone?
You may, because FEMA says a home can need flood insurance whether or not it's in a high risk zone, since most homeowners insurance leaves out flood damage. That matters for masonry too, because water standing against a foundation or a low wall does its own slow damage, so when I come out I look at where the rain runs on your lot.
What affects the cost of masonry work in Quincy, FL?
The price mostly comes down to the size of the job, what it's built from and how much old or failing work has to come out before new work goes in. Matching old brick and hand-raking soft mortar take longer than new work on open ground, and digging around big oak roots or carrying material into a tight back lot adds to it as well. The schedule usually turns on the weather, since mortar shouldn't go in during a downpour, and on how long it takes to find matching brick, and I'll give you your own figure once I've seen the job.
Call or write about your Quincy job
We answer the phone until 10 PM every day at (850) 391-6065, so you can call after work, or send the contact form with the job and your address.