Masonry Contractor in Tallahassee, FL - Careful Repairs for Older Brick Homes
Bedrock Tallahassee Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor in Tallahassee, FL. We repair brick, mortar, chimneys and foundations on older homes, and we build new walls, walkways, 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.
Tallahassee homes and the masonry work they need
Tallahassee is where we're based, and our calls here come mostly from two kinds of owners. Some live in older brick homes where the joints, steps and chimneys have started to show their age, and some want a new garden wall, walkway or outdoor kitchen built to suit the house. I learned the trade under an old school mason who made me tear out and relay any joint that wasn't right, and our crew still works by his rules here and in the cities around it, including Bradfordville and Quincy.
What moves the price here is how much old work has to come out, how closely new brick and mortar must match, and how much ground has to be dug and leveled, and the schedule usually turns on the weather and on whether a City permit review comes first. You'll have your own figure once I've looked at the job. On an older house the work is mostly matching, because the new has to sit beside the old for years without standing out or harming it, and on a sloped lot every wall, walk or drive starts in the dirt with base work.
Mortar, brick and paving on Tallahassee houses
- Many older brick homes here have softer mortar than today's, and a patch in hard modern mix can crack the brick instead of the joint.
- Plenty of houses here pair brick with a block foundation or stone trim, so a repair on one material has to suit the one beside it as well.
- Driveways and walks here carry cars, foot traffic and the push of tree roots, and pavers hold level only over a base that's dug out and packed well.
Masonry services we offer in Tallahassee
Foundation repair
When a crack runs through the brick over a door or a floor starts to slope, we find what moved before we repair the foundation.
Chimney repair
Loose brick, a cracked crown or joints washing out near the top of an older chimney are worth fixing early, before water works down into the brick below.
Tuckpointing
When joints have gone sandy or sunk back from the brick face, we cut out the worn mortar and refill it to suit the brick's color and strength.
Brick repair
We cut out bricks that have cracked or started flaking at the face, one at a time, and replace them with brick matched in size and color.
Driveway pavers
A paver driveway suits the sloped drives here because single pavers can be lifted and reset if a root or a soft spot ever moves them.
Retaining wall construction
On a sloped Tallahassee lot, a block or stone retaining wall holds the soil back and gives you flat ground for a yard, a bed or a patio.
Masonry restoration
When an older house needs more than one fix, we work through the whole face in order, cleaning, repairing and repointing without harming the old brick.
Fireplace installation
We build brick or stone fireplaces indoors and out, for owners adding one to a newer home or a covered patio, laid to suit the house around it.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer, a thin stone face set over a wall, dresses up a block foundation, a column or a front entry without the weight of full stone.
Concrete block walls
Concrete block makes a solid garden, privacy or property-line wall, and we set the footing, steel and each course so the wall goes up straight and plumb.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a crawlspace or a new outbuilding, we lay the block foundation walls it will sit on, level and square from the footing up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counter supports and brick or stone face of an outdoor kitchen around the grill and fittings you've picked, so it matches your house.
Walkway construction
We lay brick, stone and paver walks to the front door or around the side yard, pitched so rain runs off instead of pooling by the steps.
Brick wall installation
A new brick garden or entry wall should look like it belongs to the house, so we match the brick, bond pattern and joint to what's there.
Stone masonry
For stone steps, pillars, garden walls and facing, we set natural stone by hand, fitting each piece so the joints stay tight and the weight carries properly.
Brick pointing
For a few failing joints rather than a whole wall, we point by hand, pressing new mortar in and tooling it to match the joints beside it.
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Get a free on-site estimate for your Tallahassee masonry
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time that suits you. I come out to your Tallahassee property myself to look at the work, and the estimate is free, done on site and carries no obligation.
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Tallahassee masonry questions on permits and cost
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Tallahassee?
Often you do, because inside the City of Tallahassee limits a permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations or repairs with an estimated labor and material cost over $7,500, and retaining walls are among the structures the City permits. Those permits come from the City's Building Inspection Division, which takes questions about specific permit types at 850-891-7001, option #2, then option #1. 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.
Do I need a permit to replace a window or door in a brick wall in Tallahassee?
Yes, the City lists replacing a window or door as structural work that needs a permit, along with installing, removing or repairing any wall or partition. On a brick house that usually means cutting or rebuilding brick around the opening, so we plan the masonry and the permit together before anything comes out.
How do I know whether the City or Leon County issues my permit in Tallahassee?
Inside City limits the City issues your permit, and outside them it refers owners to the Leon County Development Services Department at 850-606-1300. On the City's permit pages, "In" marks a property inside the City limits and "Out" marks one outside them. We help you find out which office handles your property before the work is scheduled.
How long does a building permit review take in Tallahassee?
A residential permit review takes 5 work days for a minor project under $25,000 and 14 work days for a major project over $25,000. The review comes before any work starts, so on a permitted job we set the start date around it.
Does Tallahassee require a business license for a masonry contractor?
No, the City requires and issues no business or occupational licenses, though county, state or federal agencies may require one. We're licensed and fully insured, and it's fair to ask any mason you're thinking of hiring about both before work starts.
How much does masonry repair cost in Tallahassee?
There's no set price for masonry work in Tallahassee, because each job is priced on the labor and material it takes, and you get that figure when I come out to look at your house. The choices you make move it most, since repointing only the worn sections costs less than redoing the whole face, block costs less to lay than brick or natural stone, and old brick that's hard to match takes longer to find and fit.
Plan your Tallahassee masonry project with us
Call (850) 391-6065 or use the form while you're still deciding, because settling the material, the match and any permit step before work starts keeps the job from changing course halfway.