Masonry contractor in Micco, FL - block, brick and pavers built for sandy ground
Fieldstone Palm Bay Concrete & Masonry is a masonry contractor working in Micco, FL. We repair cracked block walls, foundations and chimneys, reset sunken pavers, and build walkways, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens for homes across Micco.
Big lots, block homes and sandy ground
Micco sits at the south end of Brevard County, between Palm Bay and Sebastian, and it feels more rural than either one. Lots run bigger, plenty of homes sit back down long drives off US 1, and on the same road you'll find older concrete block houses, manufactured homes and newer builds. That mix means one week we're rebuilding a crumbling block wall on a house that's been standing for decades, and the next we're laying a paver driveway on a brand-new lot.
A lot of the ground here is sandy scrub and flatwoods that holds water after a hard rain, so most of what we fix in Micco comes back to drainage and to what's sitting under a wall, a slab or a walkway.
What we know from working in Micco
Micco isn't its own city, so there's no city hall to call. Brevard County issues the building permits here, and what it asks for in paperwork and inspections depends on the kind of project, so a job that needs a permit moves on the county's schedule as much as ours. Before you hire anyone, ask to see their Florida contractor license and their Local Business Tax Receipt from the Brevard County Tax Collector, which most businesses working here need. We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to show you our paperwork when I come out.
What moves the price is mostly what's going on under the damage you can see, how big the job is, and how far we carry block, sand or pavers from the truck to the work, which adds up on the long drives off US 1. The schedule turns on the county's permit and inspections when a job needs them, and on the weather, because we won't set pavers or lay block on ground that's still soaked from an afternoon storm. We get a lot of the same calls up the coast in South Patrick Shores, but down here water in the ground does more of the damage, so I look hard at drainage before I write anything up. Your written estimate gives you the numbers for your own job.
Masonry services in Micco
- 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
Hard rain and soft ground wear on masonry here
The county says flooding here comes from heavy rain that falls in a short time and from surges during coastal storms and hurricanes, and on a Micco lot that water has to go somewhere. When it runs under a paver driveway or a walkway, it carries sand out of the base, and that's when you see pavers dip and edges crack. We fix the low spot and the way water leaves it, then rebuild the base, because resetting the pavers alone just puts them back where the water will find them again.
Most houses here are concrete block, many with stucco over it, and a crack in the stucco often starts in the block or the footing behind it. I'd rather open it up and find the cause than patch the surface. If you're adding stone veneer to a block wall or column, we check that wall first so the stone goes onto something solid.
Get a free on-site masonry estimate in Micco
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set up a time. I'll come out to your Micco home myself, look the job over with you and answer your questions, and you'll get a written estimate with no pressure and no obligation.
What happens when you call us about a Micco job
Call or send the form
We set up a free visit at your house. If you can, think back to when you first noticed the crack or the low spot, because how fast it's changed tells me a lot.
I look it over with you
I come out myself, walk the wall, slab or chimney with you and answer every question you've got. I'm looking for what's causing the damage, not just the part you can see.
You get a written estimate
It lays out what we'd fix, how we'd fix it and why. Take your time with it and ask anything that isn't clear.
We sort out the permit
Before we start, we check with the county office that covers your address and handle the permit when your job needs one. When there is a permit, the county's inspections set part of the schedule.
Our crew does the work
Our lead mason runs the crew on site from start to finish. When they're done, I come back and look the work over with you.
Masonry work, up close
Masonry questions from Micco homeowners
Do I need a permit for masonry work on my Micco home?
Many masonry jobs do, because Brevard County permits new construction, alterations and additions on properties in unincorporated areas like Micco. A new structure such as a garage or workshop falls under its residential addition permit, and repairs that add no square footage, like stucco work, fall under its renovation permit. Ask about your job when I come out, and we'll handle the permit if it needs one.
How do I pull my own building permit in Micco as the homeowner?
You apply in person, because Brevard County Building Permits only takes online applications from licensed contractors. Owners acting as their own contractor have to show up and file the application themselves. If you hire us, we take care of the permit when your job needs one.
When does flood repair on a Micco home mean raising the house?
When the cost of the work equals or exceeds 50% of the building's assessed market value, the county treats it as a substantial improvement and holds the home to new-building standards. For a house, that typically means raising the living area at least one foot above base flood elevation. Any work in the floodplain also needs a building permit, so if your home took on water, sort that out before you price repairs.
Does a Florida contractor license from another county cover work in Micco?
A certified license does, because the state says certified licenses allow work anywhere in Florida. A registered license only covers the cities or counties where the holder has a certificate of competency, so a registered contractor from somewhere else may not be able to work here. Ask which kind a contractor holds before you sign anything.
How much does masonry repair cost in Micco, FL?
The price comes down to what's causing the damage, how big the job is and what the county requires, and I can only give you a real number once I've seen it. A crack with a settling footing behind it costs more than one in the surface alone. Paperwork can add to it too, since a residential addition permit needs a Notice of Commencement recorded with the Clerk of Courts when the job is worth more than $5,000.00.
What causes cracks in concrete block walls on Micco homes?
Most cracks we see in block walls here come from the footing settling in soft, wet ground or from water getting into the wall and rusting the steel inside. A stair-step crack along the mortar joints usually means movement below, and a crack with rust stains often means the steel is swelling. I look at the drainage and the footing before I suggest a fix, because filling the crack won't stop either one.
Tell us about your masonry job in Micco
Call (321) 326-1779 or use the form, since a crack caught before the rainy season is usually a smaller fix than one found after.