Foundation repair
When a block foundation cracks or a corner settles in sandy soil, we find what moved it first, so the repair goes after the cause, not only the crack.
Masonry contractor in Lantana, FL - walls, joints and pavers done on plan
AJ West Palm Beach Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Lantana, FL. We repair crumbling mortar and tired brick, and build block walls, retaining walls, paver driveways, walkways and stone work for homes here.
What masonry jobs in Lantana usually involve
Lantana sits on the coast between Lake Worth Beach and Boynton Beach, and a lot of the homes we work on are a few minutes from the beach park or the Intracoastal. It's mostly houses here, with block walls, brick and stone details, paver driveways and walkways, much like the calls we get up in North Palm Beach.
What moves the price is the size of the job, the material you choose, how easily our crew can reach the work and what turns up once old mortar or pavers come out. The schedule turns on whether your job needs a permit and when inspections can be booked, then on rain. You get your own number at the estimate, and I'd rather tell you then that the job is smaller than you feared, or bigger, than let you find out halfway through. Near the water, salt air and sandy ground do most of the wearing down, so we usually look past the cracked joint or sunken paver to the base and drainage underneath before we price anything.
Check permits before work starts
The Town of Lantana's Building Division issues permits, and its list names roofing, fences and windows, then says "And more!" We check with the office covering your address and pull any permit your job needs.
Lantana's Business Tax Receipt rule
Any business operating inside Lantana's limits needs a Business Tax Receipt, kept active with a yearly fee paid by September 30. It's a local rule worth raising when you compare contractors.
We'll tell you what can wait
Not every cracked joint or chipped brick needs fixing this month. If something is only cosmetic for now, I'll say so and point your money at what's actually failing.
Masonry services we offer in Lantana
Chimney repair
Chimneys here take salt air and storm rain on every side, so we fix the cracked cap, rebuild loose brick and repoint the joints where water is getting in.
Tuckpointing
We grind out mortar that's gone soft and sandy and pack in new joints matched to the old color, before the brick around them starts working loose.
Brick repair
We cut out cracked or flaking brick on walls, steps and planters and set in brick close to the original, so the patch doesn't stand out from the street.
Driveway pavers
Pavers sink when the base under them washes out in heavy rain, so we dig down, pack a new base and set firm edging before laying your driveway.
Retaining wall construction
On a sloped yard or a raised bed, the wall needs drainage behind it as much as block in front, because trapped water is what usually pushes these walls out of line.
Masonry restoration
For older brick and stone that's stained, cracked and patched over the years, we clean it gently, repair what's failing and repoint, so the house keeps its original look.
Fireplace installation
We build masonry fireplaces indoors and out on the patio, from the firebox to the surround, and plan the hearth and chimney with you before the first brick goes down.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone over block or stucco is only as good as what's behind it, so we prep the wall and give water a way out before we set any stone.
Concrete block walls
We build privacy and garden walls on a real footing, fill the hollow cores with steel and concrete where the wall needs it, then stucco to match the house.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions and new structures, we lay block foundation walls on the footing, keep them level and square course by course, and leave them ready for the slab and framing.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
We build the block base, counters and stone or brick facing for outdoor kitchens, and plan where gas, water and power come through before the walls close up.
Walkway construction
A path from the drive to the front door or out to the pool gets a packed base and a slight pitch, so rain runs off instead of sitting on it.
Brick wall installation
From low garden borders to full privacy walls, we set brick on a footing sized for the height and tool the joints tight so they shed rain.
Stone masonry
We lay natural stone, including the coral stone you see around South Florida, for walls, steps and columns, fitting each piece by hand so the face reads right.
Brick pointing
When joints are only lightly worn, we refill them without a full rebuild, and I'll tell you whether that's all your wall needs or whether more is going on.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Lantana
Send the form or call, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at the job with you and give you a free estimate, with no pressure to book.
Our own masons do the work
I look at the job and give the estimate, then our own masons build it, so nobody new shows up at your house guessing at what we agreed.
A day you can plan around
Showing up on the day we planned is what we're best known for, because I spent years running construction schedules and saw what a blown one does to a homeowner.
Licensed and fully insured
We're a masonry contractor based in West Palm Beach, FL, licensed and fully insured and in business since 2017, with our work backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Permit questions for masonry work in Lantana
A few practical questions about inspections, permit timing and which office covers your address, answered for masonry jobs in Lantana.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Lantana?
Call the Town Inspection Line at 561-540-5788 before 3 pm once permitted work is done, and the inspection is set for the next business day. Lantana's building permit rules require an inspection on every permit, and inspectors come between 9 am and 3 pm on business days. On jobs we permit, we set up the inspections ourselves.
How long does a building permit stay active in Lantana?
A Lantana permit stays active while the job shows progress, and an approved inspection within six months counts as progress. A permit with no activity can expire, though the holder can ask in writing, with a good reason, and the Building Official may grant extensions of up to three months each. We plan the job around its inspections so the permit keeps moving.
Does my Lantana address fall under the city or Palm Beach County for permits?
Look at the first two numbers of your property's PCN, the parcel number on your county records. Palm Beach County says 00 means unincorporated county, and those addresses go through the county Permit Center rather than Lantana. It's one of the first things we check, since it decides which office handles your permit.
Masonry contractor service areas in Palm Beach County
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in other cities around West Palm Beach too. If yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Call about your Lantana masonry project
We take calls into the evening and on weekends, so call (561) 220-1584 or use the form while you're looking right at the problem.