Masonry Contractor in Mango, FL - Brick, Block and Stone Work That Fits the Job
Cornerstone Tampa Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor based in Tampa, FL, working in Mango on brick and mortar repair, block walls, pavers, walkways and stone work, from a few cracked joints to a new wall.
Masonry work for Mango homes
Mango sits in eastern Hillsborough County, a short drive from our base in Tampa, and we do the same work here that we do in nearby Brandon. Most of it is single-family houses, a lot of them concrete block, and a good share are rented out, so I hear from landlords about as often as I hear from the people living there. The calls are usually a crack in a block wall, a driveway where the pavers have sunk, loose brick trim or a new wall someone has wanted for a while.
The price comes down to the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out. The schedule mostly turns on whether the job needs a county permit and inspections, and when it does, we pull the permit, handle the paperwork and line up the inspections. On a block house the first look matters most, because a crack can be old and settled or still moving, and that decides whether you need a few joints or a bigger repair.
What we build and fix in Mango
Foundation repair
If a crack climbs a block wall or a door starts sticking, we find out what's moving under the house before we patch anything.
Chimney repair
Chimneys are less common on houses here, so the ones we see have often gone years without a look, with loose brick or a cracked crown, the concrete cap on top.
Tuckpointing
We grind out tired mortar joints and pack in fresh mortar. On a brick-trimmed front, that's often all the wall needs.
Brick repair
Cracked or flaking bricks get cut out and replaced with a close match, so the wall gets fixed without tearing down the rest of it.
Driveway pavers
Pavers suit the flat driveways here, and when a patch sinks we lift it, rebuild the base underneath and relay the same pavers.
Retaining wall construction
Some yards need a section held back or leveled for a patio. We build retaining walls with drainage behind them so water doesn't push them over.
Masonry restoration
Older brick and block can usually come back with cleaning, repointing and a few new units, which costs less than tearing it down and starting over.
Fireplace installation
Plenty of homeowners here want their fireplace outdoors, so we build fireboxes and surrounds in brick or stone for patios as well as living rooms.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer is a thin layer of real or cast stone set over the wall. It dresses up a plain block front or column without a rebuild.
Concrete block walls
Block is what most houses around here are built from, and we lay new block walls for additions, privacy and garden walls the same solid way.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a new outbuilding, we lay the block foundation walls, filled and reinforced where the plans call for it, before any framing goes up.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Our outdoor kitchens start as a block frame faced in stone or brick, with the grill and counters set into it so it stays solid through years of cookouts.
Walkway construction
A path from the driveway to the front door is a common ask on houses here, and we lay it in pavers, brick or poured concrete.
Brick wall installation
When you'd rather have brick than block for a garden wall, a planter or a mailbox column, we build it on a proper footing so it stays straight.
Stone masonry
Stone steps, columns, planters and wall caps get laid by hand to fit the stone you pick. It takes longer than block, and it lasts.
Brick pointing
Brick pointing is the lighter cousin of tuckpointing. We fill only the joints that have cracked or crumbled instead of redoing the whole wall.
Call about your masonry job
Call (813) 471-5857 or ask for a free estimate at your property, and I'll tell you what the job really needs.
Why Mango homeowners call us
I've run this business since 2013, and I still come out to look at the jobs myself. What you can count on is a straight answer about what your wall or driveway needs.
I look at it myself
I come out to your house in Mango, look at the crack or the wall, and write your estimate myself.
A fix that fits
If a wall needs a few joints, that's what we quote, and if it's bigger I tell you right there.
The estimator builds it
I work on site with our crew, so the person who looked at your job is there while it gets built.
Licensed and insured, shown upfront
We're licensed and insured, and we'll show you before work starts so you can check it yourself.
Backed by our guarantee
Every job we take on in Mango is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, whether it's a few joints or a wall.
Questions we hear in Mango
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Mango, FL?
Many masonry jobs in Mango do, because Hillsborough County Building Services issues site and structural permits and says most construction in the county needs its approval. Cutting away a wall or removing or cutting a structural beam needs a permit, and the county's list of permit-free repairs names things like painting, cabinets and gutters, not brick, block or stone work. We work out whether yours needs one at the estimate, and if it does, that part's on us.
Does a block wall fence need a permit in Mango, FL?
Plan on one, because the county's list of work exempt from permits says concrete fences need a permit, while PVC, wood and chain link fences don't. The county also says to call its zoning department about all fences, so that's worth doing before any privacy or garden wall goes up, brick included. Porches need a permit too, if your wall ties into one.
How do I pull my own permit for a masonry job in Hillsborough County?
You can generally pull your own permit when the home is in your name and it's your primary residence. You sign an owner-builder disclosure statement, and the home can't be sold for one year from the date the work was completed. If the house is a rental, that route doesn't fit, and the county's page on permits for homeowners covers the rest.
Does a masonry contractor need a license in Mango, FL?
Yes, in Hillsborough County any construction work the state regulates, or work that needs a county permit, takes a valid contractor license from the state licensing board or the county. A state-certified license is good anywhere in Florida, while a registered one only covers the cities or counties where the holder has a local certificate of competency. The business should also hold a local business tax receipt from the county tax collector, which takes a physical location in the county, not a PO box.
How much does masonry work cost in Mango, FL?
The cost of masonry work in Mango comes down to the size of the job, the material you pick and how much old work has to come out first. Repointing a few joints costs far less than rebuilding a wall, and hand-laid stone takes more labor than block or pavers, so those choices move the number most. A job that needs a permit also adds the county's review and inspections, and the estimate I write at your house gives you the figure for yours.
How do I find out if my Mango property is in a flood zone?
Look up your address on the county's flood zone maps, which mark the areas it counts as high flood risk. Those areas face specific development rules, which can matter before a new wall or foundation work goes in. For flood insurance, only FEMA's flood insurance rate maps count, and the county's maps leave out coastal storm surge.
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Get a masonry estimate in Mango
Call (813) 471-5857 any day until 11 PM, or send the form, and we'll set up a free estimate at your property.