Concrete block walls in Apopka FL - a block wall built the way the quote says
Need a new block wall, or have one that's cracking or streaking white? We'll tell you what it needs and build it right.
What goes into a concrete block walland what sets its price in Apopka
Most concrete block walls we build in Apopka give a yard privacy, close in a patio or frame an outdoor kitchen. A block wall gets its strength from steel bars run up through the hollow cores, with grout poured in around them so the block and steel work as one piece and carry the load.
The price moves with the wall's length and height, how many cores get grouted, the finish on the face and how easy it is to get block and grout to the spot. The schedule usually turns on any permit review and the weather. I measure on site and give you a written estimate with your own figure.
We settle how much of the wall gets grouted before you sign, so the quote you're comparing is the wall you actually get. You'll know the steel, the fill and the finish going in, and if we find something once the job is open, I tell you before we go further.
Call (407) 358-0149 and I'll come look at your wall myself, with satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Concrete block walls we build and repair
A wall around a pool doesn't get built the same as one under a porch, so we match the steel, the grout and the finish to what your wall has to do.
Privacy and property walls
A block wall along a property line or around a pool gives you privacy that lasts. We plan the steel, grout and finish around how long and tall it runs.
Screen and garden walls
Low walls that frame a garden bed, hide equipment or screen a patio still need grout where it steadies them. We finish the face so it fits your house.
Outdoor kitchen walls
Block makes a solid base for counters, grills and bar walls, and we build it to take the stone or stucco that goes on top. See our outdoor kitchen masonry work for the rest of the job.
Foundation block walls
When block carries a house, an addition or a porch, it's structural work with its own steps. Our foundation block wall installation page covers how we handle it.
Why homeowners pick Custom Apopka Concrete and Masonryfor block walls around Apopka
You deal with me from the first look to the final walkthrough, and I'll tell you plainly what your wall needs and what can wait.
The owner prices and oversees it
I come out and give you the estimate myself. Our own crew of masons and helpers does the work, and I'm on site while they build.
Running our own jobs since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and before that I spent years running another masonry contractor's jobs and crew around Apopka.
Licensed and insured for your job
We're licensed and insured, so the crew working on your property is covered while we build your wall.
Fixing the cause, not the crack
On a wall that's cracking or streaking, we track down what's causing it before we touch the surface, because covering it up just brings the damage back.
A straight answer, even if it's no
If your wall can wait or doesn't need the work, I'll say so. I'd rather lose a job than sell you something you don't need.
A written block wall estimatefrom Custom Apopka Concrete and Masonry
Tell us the wall's length, height and where it sits on the lot, and add a few photos if you can. We'll reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, with no pressure and no obligation.
From call to finished wallthe way we run every job
You get one written estimate that spells out what's being built, and one person, me, to ask about it from the first visit to the last.
Call or send the form
Call (407) 358-0149 or fill out the form with the wall's size, where it sits and a few photos. We get back to you to set a time to look.
I look at the wall myself
I come out, measure and check the site, then give you a written estimate that lays out the steel, the grout fill and the finish.
Permits and prep
If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs and set up the inspections. Then we lay out the wall and get the site ready.
Our crew builds it
Our own masons and helpers build the wall with me on site while they work, and I'll let you know if anything we find changes the plan.
Cleanup and walkthrough
When the wall's done, we clean up and walk it with you, so you can see the finish and ask anything before we call the job done.
Block wall questions
What is the difference between a partially and a solidly grouted block wall?
A partially grouted wall has grout only in the cores that hold steel bars, while a solidly grouted wall has every core filled. The extra grout can raise fire rating, sound control and termite resistance, so it's worth knowing which one each quote covers before you compare prices.
How much does a concrete block wall cost in Apopka?
Across the US, a concrete block wall usually costs about $2,100 to $2,800 per 220 square feet of finished wall, before sales tax and fees. That's the going range, not our price, and yours depends on the size, grout and finish we talked about above. I'll give you a written figure for your wall after I've seen it.
What causes white streaks on a concrete block wall?
Those white deposits are salts called efflorescence, and they look bad but don't hurt the wall's structure. Heavy streaks just below the mortar joints mean water is getting in higher up, so we find that leak first. Sealing a wall that's prone to these deposits before the cause is fixed can make the block face flake off.
How long does a waterproof coating last on a block wall?
Block industry guidance says a properly applied coating can keep a block wall weathertight for up to 10 years in most areas. That's the life of the coating, not the wall, so plan on recoating as part of normal upkeep. Clear water repellents also help by keeping water out of the block, which cuts down on white deposits.
Who issues building permits for a block wall in Apopka?
The City of Apopka issues building permits, and applications go through its online portal, OpenGov. The city asks you to contact its Building-Safety Department at 407-703-1713 before starting a project, and warns that work without a needed permit can bring fines, a stopped job and trouble when you sell or refinance. When your wall needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections, and if it isn't clear, we check with the city before we start.
How do I know if a Florida contractor's license covers work in Apopka?
Ask whether the license is certified or registered, because the state licensing department says a certified license lets a contractor work anywhere in Florida. A registered license only covers places where the contractor holds a local certificate of competency, so ask every contractor you're comparing which kind they hold.
Block walls in Apopka and nearby
We're based in Apopka and build block walls here and in the cities around it, mostly privacy, patio and garden walls at homes. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Get your concrete block wall in Apopka pricedstraight from the owner
If you're getting a house ready to sell, a straight answer on a block wall now beats a surprise from a buyer's inspector later. Call (407) 358-0149 or use the form and I'll come out.