Masonry Contractor in New Iberia, LA - Sound Brick and Straight Walls
K&D Lafayette Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor based in Lafayette that works in New Iberia, repairing brick and mortar, building brick, block and stone walls, and fixing foundations, chimneys and walkways on homes across the city.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- We respond within 1 business day.
Masonry work for New Iberia homes
New Iberia has a lot of older brick, especially on the streets around Main Street and along the bayou. Farther out you'll find newer slab homes on bigger lots, and downtown, homes and storefronts sit close together, so getting a mixer and a crew to the work takes some planning.
We're based in Lafayette and do the same work in Saint Martinville and over in Crowley. Here, the price moves with how much has to come out, what shape the footing is in, the brick or stone you pick and how easy it is to reach the work. The schedule turns on the permit and on what we find once a wall is open. I come out and write the estimate myself, so the figure is for your house and not a guess. On older New Iberia homes, matching the old mortar and checking what's under the wall is usually most of the job.
What we build and fix in New Iberia
Foundation repair
When a brick house starts showing stair-step cracks, we check the footing first and then fix what's actually moving.
Learn more about Foundation repairChimney repair
Older chimneys here usually lose mortar near the top first, so we rebuild the loose courses and leave the sound brick alone.
Learn more about Chimney repairTuckpointing
We grind out worn joints on older brick and pack in mortar matched to your house, so the new lines don't stand out.
Learn more about TuckpointingBrick repair
Cracked or flaking brick on an older home gets cut out and replaced with brick that matches the size and color around it.
Learn more about Brick repairDriveway pavers
Pavers suit the bigger lots outside downtown, and we dig out and pack the base first because that's what keeps them level.
Learn more about Driveway paversRetaining wall construction
Where a yard drops toward the bayou or a ditch, we build retaining walls with drainage behind them, because trapped water tips walls.
Learn more about Retaining wall constructionMasonry restoration
For the older brick homes around downtown, we clean, repair and repoint so the house keeps the look it was built with.
Learn more about Masonry restorationFireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces for living rooms and back porches, laid on a footing sized for all that weight.
Learn more about Fireplace installationStone veneer installation
Stone veneer dresses up the front or column bases of a newer slab home, set over a proper backing and drainage layer.
Learn more about Stone veneer installationConcrete block walls
Block privacy walls and property-line walls go up on a poured footing, the same way I learned to build them on city work.
Learn more about Concrete block wallsFoundation block wall installation
We lay block foundation walls for additions and outbuildings, and the footing is checked and level before the first course goes down.
Learn more about Foundation block wall installationOutdoor kitchen masonry
Backyards here get used for cooking, so we build brick and stone outdoor kitchens on a solid slab that carries the weight.
Learn more about Outdoor kitchen masonryWalkway construction
We build brick and concrete walkways from the street or driveway to your door, on a packed base that keeps them flat.
Learn more about Walkway constructionBrick wall installation
New brick garden walls and front walls on older lots get laid in brick that matches what's already on the house.
Learn more about Brick wall installationStone masonry
Natural stone steps, columns and walls are for homeowners who want something heavier than brick, so we set them on a footing that carries it.
Learn more about Stone masonryBrick pointing
If a few joints are crumbling but the rest are fine, we repoint just those and tell you what can wait.
Learn more about Brick pointing
What New Iberia's older brick needs
The older brick houses here were usually laid with soft, lime-based mortar, and that's how they're meant to work, with the mortar wearing out before the brick does. When someone repoints with hard modern mortar, the brick takes the stress and starts cracking and flaking, so we match the mortar to what's already in the wall.
Cracks are the other call we get. A stair-step crack running up a brick wall usually means the ground under part of the house has moved, and patching the joints won't stop it. I look at the footing first, and if it's settled and done moving, a mortar repair is often all you need.
Get a free estimate for your New Iberia project
Tell us what you're seeing and where in New Iberia the house is. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate with no obligation, and I come out to look at it myself.
New Iberia masonry questions
Do I need a permit to build a brick fence or garden wall in New Iberia?
Yes. Installing a fence is on the city's list of work that needs a building permit, and the Permit & Inspection Department says a permit must be obtained for "any and all work" before any work begins. The same list names new structures, remodeling and additions, so most masonry jobs land on it. We check with the department before we start and take care of any permit your job calls for.
Do I need a permit to put in a fireplace in New Iberia?
Yes, the city lists a separate permit for fireplaces and stoves on its permits page, so plan on one before we build. It's handled the same way as a wall permit, so you aren't chasing paperwork yourself.
How do I get a building permit for a masonry project in New Iberia?
For a home project, you submit one set of detailed plans to the department, and it reviews and approves them. If the job also has electrical or plumbing work, like an outdoor kitchen might, those trades can apply for their own permits before the building permit is issued. On our jobs, we take that on as part of handling the permit.
How do I schedule a building inspection in New Iberia?
You schedule it by phone or at the department's office in Suite 412, on the 4th floor of City Hall at 457 E. Main Street. Every permit the department issues gets inspected, so we plan the work around it and don't cover up anything before it's been looked at.
Who handles occupational licenses for businesses in New Iberia?
The city Tax Office oversees occupational licenses for businesses within New Iberia, so that's the office to ask if you want to check on a business. We're fully licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How much does masonry work cost in New Iberia?
The price comes down to how much brick, block or stone is involved, how much has to come out first, what the footing needs and the material you pick. Matching old brick and mortar on an older house and working on a tight downtown lot both add time. A few loose joints cost far less than a rebuilt wall, and I'll tell you when the smaller repair will do.
Have a masonry job in New Iberia?
Call (337) 216-1882 or send the form, and I'll come out, look at the job and write your estimate.
Other areas we serve
We work across the cities around Lafayette. If yours has a page, pick it to see what we do there, or call (337) 216-1882.