Masonry contractor in Clinton, NC - repairs and new brick, block and stone work
J&D Fayetteville Concrete and Masonry is a masonry contractor serving Clinton, NC from our base in Fayetteville. We repair worn mortar joints, cracked brick walls and leaky chimneys, and we build new walls, walkways and driveways.
Clinton homes as we see them on the job
Clinton is one of the cities we drive out to from our base in Fayetteville, the same as we do for Dunn. The calls we get here look a lot like the rest of our work. Folks have worn joints, a cracked wall or a chimney that's started to leak, or they want something new built right.
Around town you'll find plenty of older brick houses, and out past the city limits there are newer homes on bigger lots where people want a block wall, a front walk or a paver driveway. The two ask for different things. On older brick, the new mortar has to suit the old, because mortar that's harder than the brick around it can crack that brick, so we take our time matching it. On new work, most of the job is the footing and base under it, and that's where we put our effort before the first course goes down.
Brick, chimneys and walls on Clinton properties
Most masonry problems we see on Clinton houses come down to water getting into old joints or a wall that wasn't built on a good base. Here's what I look for when I come out.
On older brick, the joints usually wear out before the brick does, and open joints let water into the wall behind them.
Older houses often carry patches from past repairs, and a patch in the wrong mortar can wear differently from the wall around it.
Chimney leaks usually start at the crown on top or the highest few joints, so that's where we look first.
FEMA has mapped parts of Clinton as special flood hazard areas, so on those lots we plan where water goes around new walls and walks.
Price turns on how much work the job needs and how hard your brick is to match, and timing on any permit, so I look in person before I estimate.
Where our crew works, including Clinton
We're based in Fayetteville and work in Clinton and the cities around it, including Dunn and Hope Mills. The cities listed below each have a page here, and we work in others nearby too.
Masonry services for Clinton homes
Foundation repair
When a brick foundation wall shows stair-step cracks or a bowed section, we find out why before we fix it, so the repair isn't covering the crack.
Chimney repair
A leaky chimney usually needs work at the crown or top joints, and we rebuild loose brick there instead of smearing patch over it.
Tuckpointing
On older brick houses where the joints have sunk back or crumbled, we rake out the worn mortar and pack in new mortar matched to the old.
Brick repair
When single bricks have cracked, flaked or come loose, we cut them out and set replacements as close to your wall's size and color as we can find.
Driveway pavers
For a paver driveway, most of the work is under the pavers, so we dig out, pack a firm base and set edging so the pavers stay put.
Retaining wall construction
Where a yard steps down or a bank is washing out, we build retaining walls on a solid footing with drainage behind them.
Masonry restoration
For an older house with years of patches, worn joints and stained brick, we work through the whole wall so the repairs look like they belong.
Fireplace installation
If you want a new masonry fireplace, we build the firebox, hearth and surround to the clearances the job calls for and finish it to suit the room.
Stone veneer installation
Stone veneer can dress up a plain foundation, column or fireplace wall, and we set it over a backing that keeps water from getting trapped.
Concrete block walls
For a garden wall, screen wall or a wall along a property line, we lay block on a level footing with the steel and grout fill it needs.
Foundation block wall installation
For an addition or a new crawlspace foundation, we lay block walls level and square, because everything built on top depends on that first course.
Outdoor kitchen masonry
If you're planning a grill station or outdoor kitchen, we build the block base, counter supports and brick or stone facing on a footing sized for the weight.
Walkway construction
A front walk gets used every day, so we set brick, stone or pavers on a packed base with a slight slope that sheds water.
Brick wall installation
For a new brick garden wall, mailbox column or wall that ties into the house, we pick brick and mortar that suit what's already on your property.
Stone masonry
Natural stone steps, walls and columns take patience to fit, and we lay each stone so it sits flat and the weight spreads evenly.
Brick pointing
When only parts of a wall have open or cracked joints, we fill just those joints with fresh mortar matched to the old in color and strength.
Get a free on-site estimate in Clinton
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time to come out to your place in Clinton. I'll look the job over myself and give you a free estimate, with no obligation to book.
- Call
- (910) 302-3425
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Why Clinton homeowners call us for masonry
I learned this trade working under an experienced mason and started J&D in Fayetteville in 2023. Here's what you get when we take on a job in Clinton.
I look at every job myself
I come out to look at every job before we price it, and I work alongside our crew once it starts, so the person who looked at your wall is there when the work gets done.
Mortar that suits older brick
Repair on older brick is what we're best known for. I'd rather slow down and explain what your wall needs than rush a patch, because good masonry is meant to last a long time.
Insured for every Clinton job
We're fully licensed and insured, and our promise is satisfaction guaranteed on every job. If you'd like to talk your project over first, call (910) 302-3425 and tell me what you're seeing.
Clinton masonry questions homeowners ask us
Who issues building permits for masonry work in Clinton, NC?
The Sampson County Department of Building Inspections issues building permits for work in Clinton, including repairs to a building, and does the inspections for the city at 910-592-0146. The permit lets the work start, but the inspection is what checks it against code. If your job needs a permit, we take care of it with the county and sign for it as your contractor.
How do I get a Development Permit in Clinton before the building permit?
You apply to the City of Clinton, whose Development Administrator issues the Development Permit you need before you can apply for a building permit. Zoning approval has to be in place before any permit is issued, and the city's rules reach into a zoning area just outside its limits, so a lot outside town can still fall under the city. The city's fee schedule lists a $25 Zoning Compliance Permit for additions, accessory buildings, decks and the like.
Does a small brick repair in Clinton need a building permit?
Under the county's building permit rules, nonstructural work under $5,000 with no change of use is exempt from a building permit, so a small repair that doesn't touch the structure may fall under that. The State Fire Marshal's guidance says state law requires no permit for projects of $40,000 or less apart from six listed items, and loadbearing structure is one of them, so foundation or loadbearing wall work is a different matter. When it isn't clear, we check with the county before we start.
How much does masonry work cost in Clinton, NC?
You get a price after I've looked at the job in person, because no two walls or chimneys here need the same amount of work. On repairs, the price moves with how much mortar or brick has to come out, how high we're working and how hard your brick is to match. On new work, the size, the material you pick and the footing or base underneath drive it, and a permit or the city's zoning step can add a fee.
Does a contractor need a state license for a masonry job in North Carolina?
A general contractor has to be licensed when the total project cost is $40,000 or higher, according to the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors. Plumbing, heating and air, gas piping and fire sprinkler work are licensed by a separate state board, which matters if an outdoor kitchen needs a gas line, and those trades pull their own permits. The city also requires anyone doing business in Clinton to contact its Planning and Development Department, which confirms the business is zoned right.
How do I get final approval on a project if my Clinton lot is in a flood zone?
If your property is in a designated floodplain, the county's Inspections Office needs an Elevation Certificate before it gives final approval. That's why it helps to know early whether your lot sits in one of the flood hazard areas mentioned above, since that paperwork has to be in hand before the job can be closed out. I'll ask about it when I come out so it doesn't hold you up at the end.
Tell us about your Clinton masonry job
We take calls seven days a week and into the evening, so call (910) 302-3425 or send the form as soon as you spot the problem, before more water works its way into the wall.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM