Masonry Contractor in Broussard, LA - Brick Repair and New Walls Built Straight
K&D Lafayette Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor working in Broussard, LA. We repair crumbling brick joints and cracked walls, and build new brick, block and stone walls, walkways, pavers and outdoor kitchens for homes here.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Masonry work on Broussard homes
Broussard is in Lafayette Parish, a short drive from our base in Lafayette, and the calls we get here are mostly about houses. We see brick fronts with joints going sandy, garden and lot-line walls that have started to lean, driveways and walks that need redoing, and owners who want an outdoor kitchen out back. It's the same work we do in Youngsville and over in Scott, done by the same crew.
The houses run from older brick homes to newer subdivisions, and that changes the job. On an older house, most of the work is matching brick and mortar so a repair doesn't stand out. On new work, it's the footing, the base and the drainage, the parts you won't see once we pack up.
Masonry work we do in Broussard
Foundation repair
Cracks running up a brick front often start below it, so I look at the footing first and tell you whether it needs work.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
On older Broussard houses we find loose brick near the top and cracked crowns, the concrete cap, and fix them before water gets in.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
Sandy, sunken mortar joints on a brick front get ground out and repacked with fresh mortar matched to the color of the old.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
Broken or flaking brick on a house front gets cut out and replaced one at a time with the closest match we can find.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
Paver driveways hold up to daily cars when the base underneath is dug and packed right, and that's the part we don't rush.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
We set retaining walls on a solid footing with drainage behind them, because water trapped behind a wall is what pushes it over.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
Older brick homes in Broussard can have worn joints, stains and broken pieces put right without tearing the wall down.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
A new brick or stone fireplace is heavy, so we start with a footing that can carry it before the first row goes up.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer dresses up a plain front or porch column, and we set it over a backing that keeps water out.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block walls work for privacy along a back lot line or around equipment, and we fill and reinforce the hollow cores so they stand straight.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
Foundation block for an addition or a raised home goes on a footing we dig and pour first, since everything above depends on it.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Broussard backyard kitchens get a block core finished in brick or stone, with the grill opening sized to the unit you pick.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
Walks from the driveway to the front door go on a packed base so they stay flat and don't trip anyone up.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
Brick walls around a patio or along the front of a lot go on a footing and get checked with a level every row.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone suits a planter, fire pit or garden wall, fitted piece by piece, though it takes more labor than brick.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
When a few joints have cracked or washed out, pointing just those spots is often all your wall needs, and I'll tell you so.
Learn more about Brick pointing
What Broussard homes ask of masonry
Brick fronts here crack in the same places, along the mortar over windows and doors and in a stair-step line down a corner, and the crack is only the sign. Before I price anything, I look for why the wall moved, because patching a crack that's still moving just means patching it again. If a few joints will fix it, I'll tell you that and leave the rest of the wall alone.
What moves the price on a Broussard job is how much wall we're working on, how hard your brick and mortar are to match, what we find once it's open and whether the city wants a permit. The schedule mostly turns on that permit check and on getting the right brick in, and I'll give you your own number when I come out and write the estimate.
Get a masonry estimate for your Broussard home
Tell us what you're seeing and where the house is, and we'll reply within one business day. I'll come out to look and write your free on-site estimate myself, with no obligation to go ahead.
Broussard masonry questions
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Broussard, LA?
Many jobs do, because the city issues building permits for all new construction, demolition and most home-improvement projects. Its list gives examples like additions, fences and garages, and a fence 8 feet or taller also needs approved engineered drawings, which can apply to a tall brick or block wall. If you're not sure, call the city's permitting and licensing office at (337) 837-6681 ext. 5, open Monday through Thursday. We check with that office before work starts and take care of any permit the job calls for.
Who needs a state contractor license for a home project in Broussard?
Under state rules, a residential project of $50,000 or more, or any job with structural work, must be bid and done by a licensed Residential Building Contractor. Home improvement jobs over $7,500 and up to $50,000 must be bid or done by a home improvement registrant or a licensed contractor. On foundation work especially, ask anyone bidding which license they hold with the state licensing board. We're fully licensed and insured.
How do I find my flood zone in Broussard, LA?
Look up your address on the city's FEMA flood map page, which shows the flood zone for any property in Broussard. Those maps are the basis for building requirements and flood insurance rates in Lafayette Parish, so check yours before planning new foundation block, a raised floor or another new structure. Bring what you find to the estimate and I'll plan the work around it.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Broussard?
Call Building Code Inspection Services at 337-886-6069 to schedule an inspection of permitted work. On jobs where we take care of the permit, I'll let you know when the work is ready for that call.
How much does masonry repair cost in Broussard, LA?
Masonry repair costs less when the problem is caught small, because pointing a few bad joints is a fraction of the work of cutting out and relaying a section of wall. Old brick that's hard to match, a wall that needs its footing fixed first and tight access around the house all add to it. I'll walk the job with you and tell you which repair you need and which can wait.
What causes brick mortar to crumble on Broussard homes?
Usually it's age and water, since mortar joints wear out over the years and a leaking gutter or water splashing off a slab speeds that up. When only a few joints are bad, we point those and leave the rest. When most of the face has gone sandy, tuckpointing the whole wall makes more sense than chasing it spot by spot.
Got a crack or a wall to build?
Call or send the form, and I'll come out, look at the job and write your estimate myself.
Other areas we serve
Choose another city we serve, or call (337) 216-1882 if yours isn't on our site, since we work across the cities around Lafayette.