Concrete block walls in Laredo TX - a wall tied to its footing that stays put
Tired of a worn-out fence or a yard the street can see into? We build block walls that give you privacy and hold their line.
Is a concrete block wall right for your yard in Laredo?
A concrete block wall is a masonry fence or garden wall built on a footing, and in Laredo, TX we build them for privacy, security, a quieter yard, shade and a break from the wind.
Most people call us when an old fence has worn out or when they want a yard the street can't see into. The price moves mostly with the wall's length and height, its shape, how much footing it needs and whether it holds back soil. The schedule turns on the city's permit review and on getting the footing in before the first block goes up. When I come out, I look at where the wall will run and explain what I'd build and why, so your estimate fits your wall and isn't a guess.
Why Laredo homeowners hire us for block walls
You talk to the person who looks at your wall and stands on the job while it's built, and you'll know what we're doing and why before any block goes down.
I'm the one who comes out
I look at your wall in person for the estimate and stay on site while our crew builds it.
In business since 2021
I learned masonry on a crew in my twenties and came back to the trade to start this business.
Licensed and insured
Ask about our license and insurance when I come out, and I'll answer plainly before you sign anything.
A satisfaction guarantee
The work we do on your wall is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Only the work it needs
If an old wall only needs a little repair, I'll tell you that instead of selling you a new one.
Block walls we build for Laredo yards
We start every wall with its footing, which keeps a freestanding wall from tipping or sliding, then pick the shape from what the wall is for and how tall you want it.
What happens after you call about a block wall in Laredo?
We plan the job around your lot and your schedule, and I explain each step before we start, so you know what's happening and why.
Call or send the form
Call (956) 508-9135 or send the contact form with where the wall goes and what it's for, and we'll set a time to come out.
I look at the lot
I come out, walk the line where the wall will run with you and explain what I'd build and why.
Estimate and permit
You get your estimate on site. If you hire us, we send the city a complete permit file, which it can take up to 21 days to review.
Build and walk-through
Our crew builds the footing and the wall with me on site, then I walk the finished wall with you.
Questions about a step? Call and talk it through.
(956) 508-9135Block wall questions we hear in Laredo
How much does a concrete block wall cost per square foot in Laredo?
Installing a concrete block wall across the US usually costs about $16 to $19 per square foot, and that's a national figure for the install, not our price. Your own number comes from your wall, so I give it after I've walked your lot in person, anywhere in Laredo or the cities around it.
How do I apply for a block fence permit in Laredo?
You email a completed permit file to the city at bldgpermits@ci.laredo.tx.us, and when you hire us, we put that file together and send it. It includes the permit application, a detail sheet for the wall and a site plan with measurements to every side, or a survey, which is the one piece we'll usually ask you for.
Who pulls the permit for a block wall in Laredo?
Usually the contractor you hire pulls it, and in Laredo an owner who pulls it is treated as the contractor for the whole project. We pull it ourselves as your contractor, so that responsibility stays with us.
What causes cracks in a concrete block wall, and do they matter?
Most small cracks come from the block shrinking, and those shrinkage cracks aren't a structural concern, so they mostly affect how the wall looks. That's why we plan the control joints described above. If you're seeing wide cracks or a leaning wall, I'd want to look at it in person before saying what it needs.
How do I compare bids for a concrete block wall?
Ask each contractor how they anchor the wall to its footing, since dowels usually run up from the footing into the block to hold it there. We tie every wall into its footing, and I'll explain how at the estimate.
Do contractors in Laredo have to register with the city?
Laredo does have an ordinance on registering general contractors and subcontractors, with fines and criminal penalties behind it. It's a fair thing to ask anyone you're thinking of hiring, and that includes us.
Building concrete block walls in Laredo
Laredo handles permits for block fences through the city's Building Development Services, and the city says work without a permit isn't allowed, so we plan every wall around one. We keep the permit posted at the job, because a posted permit helps the inspector find your place and keeps you clear of a Code Enforcement citation. If you're not sure whether your project needs one, we'll check with the city.
We build block walls all over Laredo and in the cities around it, mostly along back and side lot lines where people want privacy from an alley or a busy street.
Plan your Laredo block wall with us
Call (956) 508-9135 or send the form, because the sooner I see your lot, the sooner your permit file can go to the city.