Foundation repair
We find out why a foundation is cracking or settling, often water or a weak footing, before we repair anything, so the fix goes after the cause.
Masonry contractor in Boynton Beach, FL - block, brick and pavers built for wet summers
AJ West Palm Beach Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor based in West Palm Beach. In Boynton Beach, FL, we repair crumbling mortar, brick and block and build new walls, paver driveways and walkways.
What masonry jobs look like in Boynton Beach
Most of our calls in Boynton Beach look a lot like the ones we get in Delray Beach and Lantana. We see block houses finished in stucco, garden walls with the mortar breaking down, paver driveways that have dipped, and homeowners ready for a new wall, walkway or outdoor kitchen. Summers here are wet, with June, August and September usually bringing the most rain, and a lot of what we repair started as water sitting against a wall or under a paver.
Price moves with the size of the job, how much old material has to come out before we build back, the material you pick and how easy the spot is to reach. The schedule turns on permits and inspections, and on summer rain, since fresh mortar shouldn't take a downpour. I give you your own figure on site, after I've seen where the water goes.
Our own masons on your job
The masons on your job work for us, not a crew brought in for the day, so the plan I made at your house is the one they follow.
Permits pulled for you
When a job needs a permit, we check with the city's Building Department, pull it and set up the inspections. That same office reviews the plans and does the inspections, so it's one place to deal with.
A date you can plan around
I ran schedules for a busy construction company before starting this business in 2017. We set the day, plan around the summer rain and tell you early if anything has to move.
Masonry services for Boynton Beach homes
Chimney repair
Loose bricks, cracked tops and washed-out mortar on a chimney let rain into the house, so we rebuild what's failed and repoint the worn joints.
Tuckpointing
We grind out crumbling mortar joints and pack in new mortar matched to your brick, so the wall sheds water again instead of soaking it up.
Brick repair
Cracked, loose or flaking bricks get cut out and replaced with the closest match we can find, and we fix whatever let water get behind them first.
Driveway pavers
Pavers that sink or shift usually mean the base underneath gave way, so we dig out, rebuild and pack the base before laying them again.
Retaining wall construction
A retaining wall holds back soil and the water in it, so we build a solid footing and drainage behind the wall instead of just stacking block.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and block worn out in places, we repair what's failing, clean what can be saved and match the original brick and mortar so the repair blends in.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors or out, planning the firebox, hearth and chimney together so the fire draws properly and the brick or stone suits the space.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is thin stone set onto a wall, and we get the backing and moisture barrier right first, because that's where veneer jobs usually go wrong.
Concrete block walls
Garden and boundary walls in block go up on a proper footing with steel and grout where the wall needs it, then get stucco to match your house.
Foundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation and stem walls, the short walls a floor sits on, straight and level so everything built on top of them starts square.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build outdoor kitchen bases, counters and grill surrounds in block, brick or stone, laid out around your appliances with room left for gas and power lines.
Walkway construction
We lay paver, brick or concrete walkways on a packed base with a slight slope, so rain runs off the path instead of sitting on it.
Brick wall installation
We build new brick walls, from low garden walls to full privacy walls, on a solid footing with joints shaped to shed the summer rain.
Stone masonry
We set natural stone for walls, steps and edging, fitting each piece by hand so the joints stay tight and the weight sits where it should.
Brick pointing
When joints are only lightly worn, pointing fills and finishes them with fresh mortar. It's often the smaller job, and I'll tell you if that's all your wall needs.
Get a free on-site estimate in Boynton Beach
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the job and give you the estimate, free and with no pressure to book.
The real size of the job
I'd rather tell you up front that your job is smaller than you feared, or bigger, than let you find out halfway through. You get the plan before we start.
What's urgent and what can wait
I'll tell you which part is failing now and which can wait a season or two, so you can put your money where the damage is.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Ask for proof of insurance when I come out.
Questions about masonry work in Boynton Beach
These come up when I'm out on estimates in Boynton Beach, mostly about permits, flood zones and who's allowed to do the work.
Does a masonry job under $7,500 need a permit in Boynton Beach?
It can, because the state's new exemption for single family work under $7,500 has real limits. Structural work, fences and driveways need a permit at any cost, a project can't be split to stay under, and nothing on a property even partly in a flood hazard area qualifies. Where a job fits, you or your contractor has to ask the city for the exemption in writing.
How do I find out if my Boynton Beach home is in a flood zone?
Call the city's Development Department at 561-742-6350, which checks the floodplain records on file for your property. Ask even if you checked before, because updated flood maps at the end of 2024 put thousands more residents in the eastern county into high-risk zones. It matters because filling and grading in a flood zone need a permit, and I'd rather know before I price the job.
What licenses does a masonry contractor need to work in Boynton Beach?
A contractor needs a business tax receipt from the city before starting work there, and a local business tax receipt from Palm Beach County to sell services in the county. A state-certified contractor has also passed Florida's certification exam. Ask for all of it before you sign, and know the new permit exemptions didn't change the state's contractor licensing rules.
Masonry work in the cities we serve
We're based in West Palm Beach, and each city below has its own page. These aren't the only places we work, so if yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Get your Boynton Beach job on the calendar
Call (561) 220-1584 or send the form, because crumbling mortar lets in more water every wet season and the repair is usually smaller caught early.