Masonry Contractor in Palm Beach, FL - Careful Repairs for Older Brick and Stone
CJ Palm Beach Gardens Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Palm Beach, FL, where we repoint and repair brick, restore stone and block walls, and build pavers, walls and outdoor kitchens on homes and condo buildings.
- Service area
- Palm Beach, FL
- Call
- (561) 268-0530
Older homes and condos across Palm Beach
I came to masonry late, after years behind a building supply counter, and the old mason who trained me always looked for the reason before he looked at the repair. That habit gets used a lot in the Town of Palm Beach. Most calls from the island are about older work. We see brick and stone that's been patched more than once, garden walls and driveways on tight lots, and condo buildings where the association weighs in before anyone picks up a trowel. Patching only the spot you can see usually just moves the problem a few feet over, so I find out why a joint cracked or a brick let go before we talk about fixing it. We do the same kind of careful work across the bridge in West Palm Beach and up into Martin County in Hobe Sound.
On houses this age, the price mostly depends on how much is failing under the surface, how closely we have to match old brick, stone or mortar, and how much room there is to park and stage materials. The schedule mostly turns on permits and the town's work calendar. I'll give you your own figure at the estimate, once I've seen what's under the old work.
Our services in Palm Beach, FL
Many older Palm Beach houses have joints patched with mortar too hard for the brick, and that's usually why the brick chips. We rake out the failed joints and repoint with a softer, matching mix.
On the older homes here, a cracked or flaking brick usually means water is getting in above it. We fix where the water comes from first, then swap in brick matched for color and size.
Estate homes and garden walls here often carry decades of patches in mismatched mortar and stone. We take the work back to sound material and rebuild it so the repair blends with what's original.
Many driveways here lead to older homes on tight lots, so we plan where materials sit before the first pallet arrives. We dig out, pack a firm base and set pavers sloped to shed water.
Many owners here want a fireplace out on a covered patio or loggia. Our fireplace installation work is built in brick or stone on a proper footing and finished to suit the house.
Back patios on these homes get a lot of use, and an outdoor kitchen needs block and stone that can take it. We build the base, counters and surround in masonry that ties into the rest of the house.
Every service we offer
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
How it works when you call us about a Palm Beach job
Call or send us a message
Call (561) 268-0530 or fill out the form with your Palm Beach address and what you're seeing. We get back to you and set a time for me to come out.
I look the job over
I come out, walk the job with you and show you what's causing the damage as well as where it shows. Then I send a written estimate that lays out each step and why, so you know what you're paying for before you decide.
We handle permits and street access
If the job needs a permit, we pull it with the town's building department and set up the inspections. When deliveries or a pour need the street or sidewalk, we file the town's right-of-way application at least 72 hours ahead and keep our trucks off the street, because parking tickets at a job site can add up to a stop-work order.
We build and walk it through
Our lead mason and crew work alongside me inside the construction hours the town sets for each season. When we're done we clean up and walk the finished job with you, so you see every joint and edge before we leave.
Palm Beach masonry questions answered
Who do I ask about a permit for masonry work in Palm Beach, FL?
Permits for work on a Palm Beach property come from the town's Planning, Zoning, and Building Department, and that's the office to ask whether your masonry job needs one. Its residential permit form lists an alteration, remodel and repair permit alongside roof, shutter, window and door permits. I check what applies to your address and your work at the estimate.
How do I handle masonry work if my Palm Beach house is in a flood zone?
If your property is in an AE or VE flood zone, the job also needs a separate Flood Plain Development permit on top of the regular one. That application includes an elevation certificate or a survey showing elevations for the first plan review, so if you have one, dig it out before we file. The department posts the FEMA flood maps if you want to check your zone.
How do I check that a masonry contractor can work in Palm Beach?
Ask for a current certificate of competency or state license, because the town's permit application asks contractors for copies of those, and contractors have to register with the town before they can apply for permits. Every business working inside town limits also buys a business tax receipt, but the town says that receipt is a tax and doesn't certify anyone's competence. Using an unlicensed contractor or subcontractor can leave you unable to get inspections or a certificate of occupancy. We're licensed and insured.
Do I need condo approval for exterior masonry work in Palm Beach?
Yes, the town requires a condo approval letter for all exterior work on any condo unit or building. Ask your association for it before we file, and I'm happy to write up the scope so the board knows exactly what it's approving.
What days is construction work paused in Palm Beach?
The town pauses construction work from December 24 through January 1, and its 2026 list allows no construction or landscaping on November 11 and November 26, with only landscaping allowed on November 25 and 27. Construction hours also shift between a summer season, May 1 to October 30, and a winter season, November 1 to April 30. We build those dates into the schedule up front so a quiet week doesn't catch you off guard.
How much does masonry repair cost in Palm Beach?
The cost depends on the job, and I give you a written figure after I've seen it, because what's failing behind the surface matters more than what shows. Matching older brick, stone or mortar, the size of the area and any flood or right-of-way permits all move it. Permit fees for alteration and repair work are figured by square footage, so a bigger job carries a bigger fee. If all the improvements you're making to the property add up to $5,000 or more, counting more than our part, the permit form also asks for the titleholder, lender and a few other details.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Palm Beach project
Send the form or call, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out to your Palm Beach address, look the job over with you and send a free written estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Call
- (561) 268-0530
- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
Tell us about your Palm Beach project
Telling me what you're seeing and where it is on the house lets me bring the right samples to match your brick or stone.