K&D Lafayette Masonry and Concrete
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Masonry Contractor in Rayne, LA - Brick, Block and Stone Work That Stays Put

K&D Lafayette Masonry and Concrete is a masonry contractor working in Rayne, LA. We repair crumbling mortar and cracked brick, and we build brick, block and stone walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homes around the city.

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Masonry work in Rayne, Louisiana

Rayne grew up along the railroad in Acadia Parish, and downtown still shows it, with the old depot on Depot Square and the city's history and its frogs painted across brick walls. We come out from Lafayette to work here, the same way we head up to Opelousas and over to Crowley.

Away from downtown, the houses run from older brick homes to newer builds on slabs, and each kind calls for different work. On the older ones it's usually worn joints, cracked brick and steps or walls that have started to lean. On the newer ones it's more often something new, like a brick or stone wall, a walkway or an outdoor kitchen. The price moves with the size of the job, the material you pick, how hard the old brick is to match and how much has to come out before we build back. The schedule turns on that same work plus any permit the city wants, and the estimate I write on site gives you the figure for your house.

What we build and repair in Rayne

What Rayne houses ask of a mason

A lot of the brick we see in Rayne has been patched before, sometimes more than once, and often with mortar harder than the brick around it. That hard patch doesn't give when the wall moves, so the brick takes the stress and cracks at the edges instead. We grind out the bad repair, match the mortar to the brick and the color to the wall, and leave the sound joints alone, because I'd rather fix the few feet that need it than repoint a whole house that doesn't.

On newer houses and new builds, the work that counts is the work you won't see. We dig down to firm ground, pack the base or pour the footing, and give water a way out from behind a wall before the first course goes on.

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Tell us what you're seeing or what you want built, and where the house is in Rayne. We respond within 1 business day, and I come out myself to look and write a free on-site estimate with no obligation.

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Rayne masonry questions, answered

How do I get a permit for masonry work in Rayne, LA?

Permits come from Rayne City Hall, which issues building permits for work in the city, and the city's list also covers renovation and fence permits. Whether your job needs one depends on the work, so we check with City Hall before we start and take care of any permit it calls for. If you want to confirm the fee yourself, the city asks you to call (337) 334-6656 before applying.

When does a home repair in Louisiana need a licensed contractor?

Under state law, repairing or improving an existing home counts as contractor work once the project is worth $7,500 or more. That value counts everything: labor, materials, rentals and other costs, no matter who pays them or even if they're donated. A mid-size masonry repair can cross that line faster than most people expect.

Can any contractor do foundation or wall work on my house in Rayne?

No, state law keeps a home improvement contractor, the category for jobs from $7,500 up to $50,000, off structural work like footings, foundations, outside walls, load-bearing walls and floor slabs. Foundation repair and a lot of wall work fall on that list, so ask what license a contractor holds before you hire. We're fully licensed and insured, and I'll walk you through what your job involves when I come out.

Does a contractor need a business license to work in Rayne?

Yes, every business operating inside Rayne's city limits needs a city occupational license, renewed every year. The City Clerk's office handles them at City Hall, and it's a separate thing from the state contractor license.

How much does brick or masonry repair cost in Rayne?

Most of the cost comes down to how big the job is and what's causing the problem underneath. Repointing a few feet of joints costs far less than rebuilding a wall, and old brick that's hard to match, tight access or a footing that has to be redone all add to it. I'll give you a written number after I've seen it on site.

How do I know if my brick wall in Rayne needs repointing or rebuilding?

If the bricks are solid and only the joints are soft, sandy or sunk back, repointing usually fixes it. Loose or cracked-through brick, or a wall that leans or bows, usually means a section has to come down and be relaid, and sometimes the footing is the real problem. I'll look at it and tell you which one you've got.

Got a wall or chimney that worries you?

Call (337) 216-1882 or send the form, and I'll come out, look at the job and write your estimate on site.

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Other areas we serve

If you're near Rayne, check your city's page or call (337) 216-1882, because we work in more cities than the ones with their own page.