Masonry Contractor in Barbecue, NC - Repairs and New Work Built to Last
J&D Fayetteville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor serving Barbecue, NC from Fayetteville. We repair worn brick joints, cracked walls and leaky chimneys, and build new walls, walkways and driveways for homes across Harnett County.
Barbecue's mix of older and newer homes
Barbecue is an unincorporated community in Harnett County, a short drive up from Fayetteville, and when we work there it feels like the country. You'll find older brick and frame houses on open land, newer subdivisions filling in between them, and plenty of shops, barns and outbuildings, much like what we see next door in Anderson Creek and Spout Springs. We do the same kind of work farther out too, down in Clinton.
Most calls here are for worn joints on older brick, cracks in a foundation or wall, and new walls, walks and driveways on bigger lots. The size of the job, how much old brick we have to match and how the ground sits are what usually set the price and the schedule, and the ground matters most, because the soil and the runoff decide how deep the base goes and where the water has to go.
Brick, block and ground conditions around Barbecue
Barbecue is mostly homes on roomy lots, from older brick and frame houses to newer subdivision builds. Here's what we tend to find on them, and why it shapes the work.
Older brick ranches and farmhouses often have mortar joints worn soft, which lets water into the wall until the joints are repointed.
Newer subdivision homes usually have brick or stone fronts over block foundations, and small settlement cracks tend to show up in the first few years.
The ground here is often sandy, so it drains fast but can wash out under walks, steps and footings where a downspout empties in one spot.
Long driveways on country lots carry trucks and equipment, so pavers and walk edges need a firm base or they rut and spread.
Every house here sits on its ground a little differently, so I come out, look at the brick and the drainage, and tell you what the job really needs.
Where we work around Barbecue, NC
We're based in Fayetteville and work in Barbecue and the cities around it, including Anderson Creek and Spout Springs next door. Below are the cities with their own page, and we work in others nearby too.
Masonry services for homes in Barbecue
Foundation repair
When a foundation shows stair-step cracks or a low corner, I find the cause first, then we repair the wall and the water problem behind it.
Chimney repair
Older chimneys here often leak where the crown has cracked or the top courses have loosened, so we rebuild what's failing before water reaches your ceilings.
Tuckpointing
Where the joints across a brick front have worn thin, we grind out the old mortar and refill it to blend with the rest of the wall.
Brick repair
Spalled faces, cracked bricks and loose steps on older homes get cut out and replaced with brick we match as closely as we can in size and color.
Driveway pavers
Pavers over a packed base suit the long country driveways out here, and if one section settles we can lift and reset it instead of tearing out the drive.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard drops off or a driveway cuts into a slope, we build block or stone retaining walls with a solid base and drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
For an older brick house or outbuilding that's worn all over, we work through the joints, bricks, sills and chimney together so the repairs match each other.
Fireplace installation
We build brick and stone fireplaces, laying the firebox, hearth and surround to fit your room and planning the chimney with it from the start.
Stone veneer installation
Plenty of newer homes around Barbecue have stone fronts or columns, and we install veneer over a proper backing so water drains out instead of sitting behind it.
Concrete block walls
For garden walls, privacy walls and shop walls on bigger lots, we lay concrete block on a footing sized for the wall and the ground under it.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition, a garage or a new outbuilding, we lay block foundation walls on footings, level and square, so the framing goes on right.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
With room to spread out on most lots here, we build brick, block or stone outdoor kitchens with counters, a grill surround and space planned for wiring.
Walkway construction
We build brick, paver and stone walkways from the driveway to the door or out to the shop, on a base packed firm enough for sandy ground.
Brick wall installation
New brick walls for entrances, gardens or property lines get a footing, a cap and joints laid to match your house, so they look like they belong there.
Stone masonry
We set natural stone for steps, walls, fire pits and columns, fitting each piece by hand so the work looks settled and sheds water the way it should.
Brick pointing
When only a few spots have gone soft, like under a window or along a porch, we point just those joints instead of redoing the whole wall.
Get a free masonry estimate at your Barbecue home
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your place in Barbecue. I look at the job myself, walk it with you and explain what it needs. The estimate is free, with no pressure to book.
- Call
- (910) 302-3425
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Why Barbecue homeowners call J&D for masonry
I learned the trade under an experienced mason and started this business as a masonry contractor in Fayetteville, NC in 2023. Here's what that means for a job on your house.
The owner on every job
I come out to look at every job myself, and I work alongside our crew when we do it, so the person who walked your house with you is the one laying the brick.
Mortar matched to older brick
Repair on older brick is what we're best known for, and we mix mortar to suit the old brick in strength and color instead of using a hard modern mix that can crack it.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
I'd rather slow down and explain than rush work that's meant to last a long time, so before we pack up I walk the finished job with you. Call (910) 302-3425 to set up a visit.
Questions about masonry work in Barbecue, NC
Who issues building permits for a house in Barbecue, NC?
Harnett County Central Permitting does, because Barbecue is unincorporated and isn't part of any city. Residential applications are filled out from the county's permitting page and emailed as PDFs to centralpermitting@harnett.org, with the property address or PIN in the subject line. If your job needs a permit, we handle it with the county and sign for it as your contractor.
Does masonry work under $40,000 need a permit in Harnett County?
Sometimes it does. State guidance says no permit is required for most work costing $40,000 or less in a single-family home, but a loadbearing structure, like a foundation or a block wall carrying the house, needs one at any cost. Adding or changing electrical wiring, say for lights in an outdoor kitchen, also needs a permit no matter the price, and when it isn't clear for your job, I check with the county before we start.
Does a masonry contractor need a license in North Carolina?
Under state law, a general contractor needs a license from the state licensing board when the total project is valued at $40,000 or more. The law exempts owners building or altering on their own land for their family's sole use, but if the family doesn't live there at least 12 months after it's finished, the law presumes it wasn't meant for them alone. We're fully licensed and insured, and I'm glad to show you.
How much does masonry work cost in Barbecue, NC?
There's no flat price, because each job is priced on what I see when I come out. The material you pick matters, since brick, pavers and natural stone each cost differently to buy and lay, and on bigger lots getting material and equipment to the back of the property adds work. You'll get your number at the estimate, once I've looked at the job.
How do I check the soil and flood zone for my lot in Harnett County?
Look up your parcel on the county GIS map, which lists zoning, soil information, watershed, flood zone and wetlands for each lot. It's worth a look before a retaining wall, a footing or a new foundation, because wet or soft ground changes how deep and wide we build. I'll go over what it shows for your lot when I come out.
What causes a retaining wall to lean on a sloped yard?
Water is usually the cause, because when it can't drain out from behind the wall, the wet soil pushes harder than the wall was built to hold. A thin base and no gravel behind the block make it worse, and on sandy ground runoff can wash out the bottom of the wall too. When we rebuild one, we start with the base and give the water a way out.
Book a masonry visit in Barbecue, NC
A loose joint or a cracked chimney crown is a smaller fix before water gets behind it, so call (910) 302-3425 any day of the week or use the contact form.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM