Masonry Contractor in Breaux Bridge, LA - Brick Repair and Walls That Stay Straight
K&D Lafayette Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Lafayette that repairs brick, mortar and foundations and builds new walls, walks and fireplaces in brick, block and stone for homes in Breaux Bridge.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Our masonry work in Breaux Bridge
We drive over from our base in Lafayette for Breaux Bridge jobs, the same as we do for Saint Martinville and the other cities around us. Breaux Bridge grew up on both sides of Bayou Teche at once. The older brick sits around the downtown historic district and its shops and restaurants, and the newer houses spread out on wider lots toward the business strip by the interstate.
That split decides the job. Near downtown we're usually matching old brick and mortar so a repair doesn't stand out. On the newer lots most of the work is new walls, walks and patios, and there the footing and base underneath decide how long they stay straight.
What we build and fix in Breaux Bridge
Foundation repair
On older Breaux Bridge houses we find where the footing moved before patching a crack, because the crack only shows where to look.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
Brick chimneys on older homes near downtown usually loosen at the top first. We rebuild what's loose and leave the sound brick alone.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
Older brick in Breaux Bridge often has soft joints, so we rake them out and refill them with mortar matched to the brick.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
A few cracked or flaking bricks rarely mean a new wall, so on Breaux Bridge homes we swap the bad ones first.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
Pavers suit the newer lots on the edges of the city, and we spend our time on the packed base that keeps them level.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
A yard that drops toward the bayou needs a wall with gravel and drainage behind it, or trapped water starts pushing it out.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Older brick buildings downtown need repairs that match the old brick and mortar, so the fix doesn't stand out against the rest.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
Newer houses around Breaux Bridge often go up without a fireplace. We add one in brick or stone, sized to the room.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
On newer houses here, stone veneer gives the front a stone face without solid stone's weight, if the backing behind it is done right.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
For a privacy wall on a Breaux Bridge lot, we pour a proper footing first, then lay block that stands straight.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Additions and raised houses here often sit on block foundation walls, and we lay ours on a level footing with drainage planned first.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Back patios here get a lot of use, so we build grill islands and counters in block, brick or stone that hold up outdoors.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
Older front walks around downtown often sink and trip people, so we relay brick, stone or concrete walks on a packed base.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
A new brick garden or entry wall can match the older houses nearby, and we set it on a footing that keeps it straight.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits steps, columns and low walls on bayou-side yards, and we fit each piece by hand so the joints stay tight.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
When only a few joints have opened up, pointing those spots is the small fix, and often it's all a Breaux Bridge wall needs.
Learn more about Brick pointing
What Breaux Bridge houses ask of masonry
Older brick here usually has softer mortar than what comes in a bag today. If someone fills those joints with hard modern mortar, the brick takes the stress and starts cracking and flaking at the face, so we match the mortar to the brick. If only a few joints are gone, I'll tell you that's all it needs.
On the newer lots, the trouble is usually underneath. A wall or walk is only as good as its footing, the packed base and the drainage behind it, and on yards that slope toward the bayou, water that can't get out pushes walls over and sinks walks. Those hidden parts get most of my attention. Along with how much is damaged and the material you pick, they're most of what moves the price. The schedule turns on the size of the job and any permit it needs, and I'll write your own figure on site when I come out for the estimate.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Breaux Bridge job
Tell us what you're seeing and where in Breaux Bridge the house is. We respond within 1 business day, and I come out myself to look at the job and write a free estimate, with no obligation.
Breaux Bridge masonry questions
Who handles building permits in Breaux Bridge, LA?
The city's Planning, Zoning & Permits office handles permits in Breaux Bridge, and it takes building applications through the city's permit applications page. You can reach the office at 337.332.8333 if you want to ask about your job. We check with the permit office before work starts and take care of any permit the job calls for.
Does a masonry contractor need a state license for a job in Breaux Bridge?
Yes, once a home job gets big enough, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors requires it. Work on an existing house or duplex up to three floors that runs over $50,000 in labor and materials takes the board's Residential license, and the board says home improvement work over $7,500 up to $50,000 has to be bid or done by a home improvement registrant or a licensed contractor. We're fully licensed and insured.
Does a contractor need a business license to work in Breaux Bridge?
A new business inside Breaux Bridge city limits has to get a city occupational license, plus a local sales tax ID from the St. Martin Parish School Board and the right zoning. For a new business outside city limits, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff issues occupational licenses for the parish. It's fair to ask any contractor where they're licensed before you sign.
How much does masonry work cost in Breaux Bridge?
It comes down to how much is really damaged, what it's built from and what's underneath, so I price it after I've seen the job. A few loose joints or bricks cost far less than rebuilding a wall, matching old brick on a downtown house takes more time than laying new block, and a bad footing or no drainage adds work you can't see from the yard. I'd rather tell you a small repair will do than sell you a big one.
How long does a masonry job take in Breaux Bridge?
The schedule turns on the size of the job, whether a permit has to be in hand first and how long mortar or concrete has to cure, meaning set hard, before we build on it. Pointing a few joints or swapping some bricks is a short job, while a new wall waits on its footing before the first block goes down. We'll walk through the steps when I'm out for the estimate.
How do I find the flood map for my property in Breaux Bridge?
Start with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or its NFHL Viewer, which is the best place to look up official flood hazard maps. Your local floodplain administrator can tell you which official map applies to your property, and where a current map has data, that data sets the minimum federal flood program requirements. It's worth checking before you plan a foundation or a new wall.
Got a wall or chimney that needs a look?
Call or send the form, and I'll come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself.
Other areas we serve
If you see your city listed, pick it for a closer look, or call (337) 216-1882 and ask, since we work across the cities around Lafayette.