Brick wall installation in Palm Beach Gardens FL - a garden wall built to last
A fence that keeps rotting or a yard with no edge? We build brick garden walls on solid footings with every joint filled.
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How do you know it's time for a brick wall?
A fence that keeps failing
If your fence leans after every summer storm or the posts have gone soft at the ground, it usually wasn't built for the weather it's living in. Each patch buys you a season, and then you're paying for the same fence again.
An old wall leaning over
A garden wall that tilts, or has a crack running down through the brick, usually sat on a footing nobody gave much thought to. The longer it leans, the more brick you lose when it finally goes, and a proper rebuild starts at the footing anyway.
A slope that won't fence cleanly
When the ground drops along the line you want to close off, fence panels leave gaps underneath or step down in an awkward, patched-together way. Those gaps let pets slip out, and every fence you try runs into the same ground.
What does it take to build a brick wall in Palm Beach Gardens?
Brick wall installation in Palm Beach Gardens means building a freestanding brick garden wall on its own footing, set down in undisturbed ground, so your yard gets a solid, permanent edge. The wall carries nothing but its own weight, and its whole character comes from the brick you pick, its texture and its color.
Most folks who call me already have a spot in mind and a picture in their head, maybe a low wall along the front or a taller one between them and the neighbors. The price mostly moves with the wall's length and height, the style you choose, how much footing the ground calls for, the brick itself and the cap on top. The schedule usually turns on settling that design with you and on any permit your address needs, which we pull when the job calls for one. We're licensed and insured, we're based in Palm Beach Gardens and we work in a lot of the cities around it, and the written estimate gives you the real figure for your wall.
Details to note before an estimate
- Rough length and height of the wall
- Where on the lot it goes
- Where the property line sits
- How much the ground slopes
- Brick color and texture you like
- The cap you have in mind
How we build a brick wall, start to finish
Before any brick shows up, I walk the spot with you and we settle two things, the wall style and the footing. The brick industry's guidance is that a straight wall with the same ground level on both sides has to be designed thick enough to stay stable against wind and knocks, so we sort out that thickness before you fall for a slim look. I came to masonry late, after years behind a building supply counter, and the old mason who taught me drilled one thing in early, which is that a wall is only as good as what's under it. So the footing goes into undisturbed earth, in brick or concrete with steel added if the ground calls for it, because a wall that only holds itself up is exactly the kind that gets a skimpy footing. Then our lead mason and crew lay the brick and fill every joint full of mortar, since a garden wall stands out in the open with nothing to hide behind and any gap is where water starts working on it. We finish with the cap, clean the brick down and haul off the mess.
The cap changes the look of a wall more than people expect, and it doesn't have to be brick. Natural stone, cast stone, slate, terra cotta and metal all work, and if you want a stone cap or stone piers to go with the brick, that's our stone masonry work. If you've got older brickwork on the property that's shedding mortar, we can do brick pointing on it while we're there so the old work holds up as well as the new.
Other masonry work that pairs with a new wall
Stone masonry
If you'd like a natural stone cap, stone piers or a stone garden feature beside the new brick, this is the work that pairs with it.
Brick pointing
Already have an older brick wall or planter with crumbling, recessed joints? Repointing it can keep water out and save it from a rebuild.
What happens after you call about a brick wall?
Call or send a message
Call (561) 268-0530 or fill out the form, and we'll set up a time to come by. It helps to know roughly where the wall goes and how long it runs.
I look the yard over
I come out myself, walk the line with you and talk through style, footing, brick and cap. You get a written estimate that spells out what I'd build and what it costs.
We handle permits, then build
If the job needs a permit we take care of it, then our lead mason, our crew and I dig the footing and lay the wall. No brick arrives until the style and footing are settled with you.
Clean up and walk it
We clean the brick, haul off the leftovers and walk the finished wall with you. I'll show you the footing line, the joints and the cap so you know exactly what you've got.
Questions before you book brick wall installation
How much does brick wall installation cost in Palm Beach Gardens?
Across the US, professional brick wall installation usually runs about $10 to $45 per square foot of wall, and that's the market's range, not a quote from us. Where your wall lands in it depends on its height and length, the style, how much footing it needs, the brick you choose and the cap. The written estimate I send after looking at your yard gives you the number for your wall.
What is the best brick wall style for a sloped yard?
A pier and panel wall is usually the best fit for a slope, because its thin brick panels are braced by brick piers and adapt easily to uneven ground. The brick industry also notes it's relatively easy to build and economical, which helps if you're watching cost.
Do I need a permit to build a brick wall in Palm Beach Gardens?
Ask the city's Building Department, because it handles all building and permitting for Palm Beach Gardens and can tell you what your wall needs. The city's zoning staff also check development against the city's land development rules for building on a lot. When a permit is needed, we pull it with the city and set up the inspections.
Can I use reclaimed brick for a garden wall?
Only if it meets the SW grade, the rating for brick built to take hard weather, and most used brick falls short because it was often fired unevenly. If you love the older look, ask whether the brick you've found meets SW, and I'm happy to look over a pallet with you.
How do I check that a masonry contractor is licensed in Palm Beach County?
Ask to see their certificate of competency, because Palm Beach County requires one to advertise, bid or contract masonry work. Someone who can't show it shouldn't be pricing your wall, and we're licensed and insured if you'd like to ask us before I come out.
Do I need to paint or seal a brick garden wall?
No, clay brick doesn't need paint or any surface treatment, which is a big part of why people choose it. Once an outdoor masonry wall is painted, it needs repainting every three to five years, so I usually steer folks toward a brick color they like instead.
Get a written estimate for your brick wall
Send us the details and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I come out, look the spot over with you and send a free written estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
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Start planning your new brick wall
Have the wall's rough length, its spot on the lot and a few yard photos ready, then call (561) 268-0530 or use the form so we can talk specifics from the first call.