Masonry Contractor in Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Repairs That Start With the Cause
Excel Jupiter Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Jupiter, FL. We repair brick, mortar and chimneys and build block walls, paver driveways and outdoor kitchens for homes across Palm Beach Gardens.
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Block homes and backyards across Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens is mostly neighborhoods of concrete block homes finished in stucco. You'll find older streets near the main roads, newer gated communities around the golf courses and a good share of shops and offices in between. On our jobs here we see a lot of paver driveways and pool decks, brick or stone on the front of the house, garden walls along the lot line and plenty of outdoor kitchens. We're based just north in Jupiter, so these are the same kinds of houses and the same ground we work on close to home.
The ground here is flat and sandy, and a lot of it sits low, so after a summer storm the water stands in yards and runs along walls and under pavers. That water is what loosens a driveway and works its way into a mortar joint, so on most jobs I look at where the water goes before I talk about brick.
What to know before masonry work starts in Palm Beach Gardens
The city's Building Department issues permits for most construction, remodeling and repair work in Palm Beach Gardens. A job that needs a permit can't start until it's issued, so the permit is usually the first thing on the schedule. The city also says most projects have to be done by a licensed contractor. It won't issue its business license, which it calls a Business Tax Receipt, to a state-regulated business that doesn't have an active state license, so it's fair to ask any contractor about that receipt and their county business tax receipt. Owners who qualify as owner-builders can apply for certain permits themselves, but then the work and the code are fully on them. When your job needs a permit, we pull it and handle the paperwork with the city, and we're fully licensed and insured.
The price here mostly comes down to the size of the job, the materials and what we find once a damaged section is open. The schedule turns on the permit, our crew's calendar and the summer afternoon storms, because fresh mortar and concrete need dry hours to set. If you live in a gated community, the gate usually wants our crew's names ahead of time and the association may want to see the design first, which can add a step before we start. Your written estimate gives you your own figure. We do the same kind of work down the road in West Palm Beach, so we know how these houses and yards behave.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Palm Beach Gardens
Send the form or call (561) 532-0289, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your Palm Beach Gardens home. The estimate is free and done on site, with no pressure to book. You'll get a written estimate that spells out what's included.
Call (561) 532-0289Services in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Chimney repair
Fireplaces here don't get much use, so a cracked crown can leak all summer before anyone notices. Our chimney repair finds where the water gets in, then fixes that.
Brick repair
Brick accents on stucco homes crack where walls settle or water sits against them. We replace the damaged brick and match the mortar color so the repair blends in.
Driveway pavers
Paver driveways on sandy ground sink and rock when rain washes out the base. We lift the low spots, rebuild and pack the base, and reset the pavers.
Concrete block walls
Garden and privacy walls here take hard wind and heavy rain. We build them on a solid footing with steel and grout in the cells.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards here get used most of the year, so outdoor kitchens are a common ask. We build the block base and counters, then the stone or stucco finish.
Stone veneer installation
Stucco fronts and columns here often get stone added for a change of look. We set the veneer so any water behind it has a way out.
What happens after you call us in Palm Beach Gardens
Call us or send the form
We get back to you and set a time for me to come out to your house. It helps if you're home so you can show me what you've noticed.
Walk the job with me
I look the job over with you, ask plenty of questions and find what's actually causing the problem. Then I put together a written estimate that spells out what's included, so you know the cost before you decide.
Get the permit, do the work
Once you say go, we handle the city permit paperwork when the job needs it and schedule the work around it. Our own crew does the work, and I'm on site with them.
Walk the finished job together
Before we pack up, I walk the finished work with you and explain what we did. The job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Common questions
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Palm Beach Gardens?
Plan on one for most jobs, because the city's Building Department issues permits for most construction, remodeling and repair work, and its list includes structural changes and additions or alterations to buildings. For a smaller repair, you can call the city's Building Services Division at 561-799-4210 and they'll tell you what applies. I'll also tell you what I expect when I come out to look at the job.
Does the under-$7,500 permit exemption apply in Palm Beach Gardens?
No. The city says the exemption from permit submittal for single-trade projects under $7,500 doesn't apply in Palm Beach Gardens, because it considers itself within a flood hazard area. So don't count on a small price keeping a job out of the permit office here.
What happens if work starts before the permit is issued in Palm Beach Gardens?
The city says work without a required permit breaks the Florida Building Code and city rules. The owner, the contractor or both can face enforcement, including a stop-work order until the permits are in place. That's why, on a job that needs a permit, our crew starts after it's issued and not before.
Did the new FEMA flood maps change flood zones in Palm Beach Gardens?
They can have. The city says FEMA's new flood zone maps took effect in December 2024 and could affect residents who are now in higher-risk zones. If you're planning foundation work or a new wall, it's worth knowing which zone your lot is in now. I'll ask about it when I walk the job, because low, wet ground changes how we build the footing and the drainage.
How much does masonry work cost in Palm Beach Gardens?
There's no single price, because it comes down to the size of the job, the brick, block or stone you pick and how much damage is hiding behind what you can see. Matching old brick and mortar takes longer than new work, and a backyard we can't drive to adds labor. Fixing the water problem along with the crack costs more up front, but I'd pick that every time, because a patch over a leak just fails again.
What causes mortar joints to crumble on homes in Palm Beach Gardens?
Usually it's water. Heavy summer rain soaks into the joints and the heat bakes them dry again for most of the year, so old mortar, or mortar patched with the wrong mix, wears out first. We find where the water is getting in and fix that first. Then we grind out the bad joints and repoint them with mortar that matches the old wall.
Plan your Palm Beach Gardens masonry job
We answer seven days a week until 9 PM, so call (561) 532-0289 or send the form whenever you have a few minutes to talk it through.