Masonry contractor in Riverview, FL - Repairs that fit the problem
Cornerstone Tampa Concrete and Masonry is a Tampa masonry contractor working in Riverview, repairing cracked brick, mortar and block and building paver driveways, retaining walls, walkways and outdoor kitchens for homeowners here.
Masonry work on Riverview homes
Riverview is mostly homes, and most of our calls here come from subdivisions of block-and-stucco houses with paver driveways, pool decks and a wall or two out back. It's the same kind of work we do next door in Brandon and over in Palm River-Clair Mel, so I know what these houses tend to need before I pull into the driveway.
Newer houses here usually call us about pavers that have sunk or spread, a cracked block wall, or something they want added, like an outdoor kitchen or stone on the front. The older homes mixed in tend to need mortar joints redone and brick reset. Either way, the job is fitting new work onto a house that's already finished, around pool cages, landscaping and a driveway you still need to use.
Masonry services for Riverview homes
Foundation repair
I check whether a crack in a Riverview block foundation is still moving before we patch it, so the repair fits the cause and not just the crack.
Chimney repair
Riverview has fewer chimneys than older cities, and the ones here usually need loose brick reset and the concrete cap on top resealed to stop leaks.
Tuckpointing
On older brick homes here, we grind out worn joints and pack in new mortar matched to the color around it, so the wall reads as one piece.
Brick repair
Brick planters, steps and accent walls on Riverview homes sometimes crack or spall, their faces flaking off, so we cut out those bricks and set matching ones.
Driveway pavers
Paver driveways are common in Riverview subdivisions, and when sections sink or spread we pull them, rebuild the base underneath and relay the same pavers.
Retaining wall construction
Backyards that slope toward a pond or drop off at the fence line need a retaining wall, built with drainage behind it so water doesn't push it over.
Masonry restoration
For an older Riverview house with tired brick or block, we clean, repoint and replace what's failed, keeping as much of the original as we can.
Fireplace installation
Fireplace calls here are usually for outdoor ones on patios and pool decks, which we lay up in brick, block or stone to match the house.
Stone veneer installation
Thin stone veneer dresses up plain stucco fronts, columns and porch bases on Riverview homes, and we prep the wall first so the stone stays put.
Concrete block walls
We build block privacy walls and garden walls on Riverview lots, set on a poured footing and finished in stucco or left plain if you'd rather.
Foundation block wall installation
For additions, garages and porches going onto Riverview homes, we lay the foundation block to plan so the framing crew starts on a level, square base.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
Many Riverview backyards already have a pool deck or patio, and we build the block or stone base for an outdoor kitchen right beside it.
Walkway construction
Side yards on Riverview lots are often narrow, so we lay brick, paver or stone walkways to fit them, over a packed base that keeps them flat.
Brick wall installation
Low garden borders and entry walls at the front of the lot go up in brick on a poured footing, with brick picked to match your house.
Stone masonry
Natural stone steps, planters and pool surrounds are cut and fit by hand, so they take longer and cost more than block but give a look block can't.
Brick pointing
If only a few joints on your Riverview home have cracked or dropped out, we point just those with matched mortar instead of redoing the whole wall.
Tell me about your masonry job
Call (813) 471-5857 or use the form, and I'll come out to Riverview to look at the job myself.
Why Riverview homeowners call us
You can count on a straight answer before I leave your driveway, from a business I've run in Tampa since 2013 after learning the trade next to my father.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to look at the job myself, then work on site with our crew when we do it.
A fix sized to the problem
If a wall needs a few joints, that's the job, and anything bigger I'll tell you about on the spot.
Repairs that match your house
We match mortar color, brick and paver pattern to what's already there, so a patched wall doesn't look patched.
Licensed, insured and glad to show it
We're licensed and insured, and I'll show you the paperwork at the estimate if you want to check it.
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
We walk the finished job with you before we pack up, so you see the work while our crew is still there.
Questions Riverview homeowners ask us
How much does masonry work cost in Riverview, FL?
The price comes down to the size of the job, the material and how much old work has to come out first, and I write your number at the estimate. Matching older brick or a discontinued paver, digging a footing for a new wall, and getting material into a fenced backyard past a pool cage all add cost, while a repair caught early keeps it down. The schedule turns on the same things plus any county permit and inspections, so a few joints move faster than a new wall.
Do I need a permit for masonry work in Riverview, FL?
Structural work, porches and concrete fences need a permit from Hillsborough County's Building Services, which issues permits in Riverview because it isn't an incorporated city. The county lets ordinary repairs with no structural change go without one, but its list names things like painting, gutters and soffits, not brick or block, so we sort out with the county whether your job needs one before we start. Fence questions go to the county's zoning department. When a permit is needed, we pull it, handle the paperwork and line up the inspections.
How do I know if a small masonry repair in Riverview is exempt from a permit?
The county says a state law would exempt non-structural work on a single-family home valued under $7,500, but you or your contractor still file an exemption application through the county's HillsGovHub portal. That exemption doesn't cover work of $7,500 or more, any structural work, or a home partly or fully in a flood hazard area. A few loose joints may fit and a new wall won't, and I'll tell you which side your job falls on when I come out.
Can I pull my own permit for masonry work in Hillsborough County?
Generally yes, Florida law lets homeowners pull their own permit when the house is in their name and is their primary residence. The catch is that you can't sell the house for one year from the date the work is finished. When we do the job, we pull the permit for you.
How do I find out if my Riverview home is in a flood zone?
Look up your address on the county's flood zone map, because a Riverview home can sit outside every evacuation zone and still be in a high-risk flood zone from a nearby pond or stream. Work in those high-risk areas comes with its own county development rules, and it takes a job out of the small-repair exemption above. For flood insurance, only the federal FEMA maps count, and the county's maps leave out storm surge.
Does a masonry contractor in Riverview need a business tax receipt?
Yes, the county requires anyone who contracts to build, alter, repair or demolish buildings to hold a contractor business tax receipt from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector. A new business needs a physical location in the county to get one, and a PO box doesn't count. On the state side, certified contractors pass a state exam and registered ones show a local certificate of competency, so ask anyone you're considering, us included, which they hold.
Not in Riverview? Give us a call
If your city is listed below, its page covers the work there, and if it isn't, call (813) 471-5857, since we work across the cities around Tampa.
Ask Cornerstone for a Riverview estimate
Calling while it's still a few loose joints or a couple of sunken pavers usually keeps the fix small, so call (813) 471-5857 or send the form.