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Serving Ave Maria, FL and surrounding areas. (239) 688-0604
Ave Maria Concrete & Masonry handles the masonry and concrete work that protects your home - from cracked foundations to failing chimney mortar - so you stop worrying and start seeing results.
Ave Maria Concrete & Masonry is a licensed masonry contractor serving Ave Maria, FL with 16 concrete and masonry services covering repair, installation, and restoration. From cracked foundation slabs to failing chimney mortar, we diagnose the cause and fix it right - with proper permits, matching materials, and a written warranty. We serve 12 communities across Collier County and southwest Florida.
Sticking doors or uneven floors? We stabilize settling slabs before Florida's rainy season turns a small shift into a costly fix.
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Cracked crown or crumbling mortar? We seal and restore your chimney so southwest Florida's summer storms stay outside.
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Recessed or crumbling mortar joints let moisture in fast in Ave Maria's humid climate. We repack them to last 20-plus years.
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Spalling bricks or failing joints before hurricane season? We match and replace damaged brick so your wall holds up and looks right.
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Cracked or settled driveway? New pavers add curb appeal and handle Florida's flat, poorly draining soil for decades.
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Eroding yard or sliding soil after summer rain? A properly built retaining wall holds the grade and stops the damage.
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Weathered brick or stone losing its look? We clean, repair, and restore masonry surfaces to their original condition.
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Add a custom masonry fireplace that becomes the centerpiece of your living space and boosts your home's value.
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Transform a plain wall into a striking feature with professionally installed natural or manufactured stone veneer.
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Need a durable boundary or privacy wall? Concrete block construction is built for Florida's heat, humidity, and storm season.
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New construction or addition? We build solid concrete block foundation walls built to Florida code from the ground up.
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Bring your outdoor entertaining vision to life with a custom masonry kitchen built to handle Florida's year-round outdoor lifestyle.
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Cracked or overgrown paths? A new paver or concrete walkway improves safety and curb appeal without breaking the budget.
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From garden walls to privacy enclosures, we build brick walls that match Ave Maria's architectural style and last for decades.
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Natural stone walls, pillars, and features that add timeless texture and character to any residential or commercial property.
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White staining after rain? Brick pointing repairs the mortar joints causing efflorescence before water damage spreads deeper.
Learn MoreTell us what you are seeing - cracks, a failing wall, sticking doors, or something that looks off. We respond within 1 business day, ask a few questions to understand the scope, and schedule a time to come take a look at no charge.
We come to your property, walk the job with you, and identify the actual cause of the problem - not just the surface symptoms. You get a written estimate that breaks down the work, the materials, and the cost before you decide anything.
Once you approve the proposal, we handle any required permits, show up on the agreed date, and complete the job cleanly. Before we leave, we do a final walkthrough with you and explain the warranty. You do not have to chase us for follow-up.
We hold a current Florida state contractor license and carry general liability and workers compensation coverage. You can verify the license yourself before we start a single task.
Every quote starts with a real site visit, not a number pulled from a description over the phone. You see exactly what the work involves and what it costs before committing.
We have been working in Collier County since 2015 and know how southwest Florida's heat, humidity, and storm season affect masonry. We build and repair accordingly.
Every job comes with a written warranty on both labor and materials. If something is not right after we leave, we come back and fix it - no arguments, no extra charges.
Ready to talk about your project? Call (239) 688-0604 or send us a message.
"They came out and found a void under our slab that we had no idea was there. Fixed it before the rainy season and our floors have been level ever since. Showed up when they said they would and cleaned up completely."
David R., Ave Maria - Foundation repair
"Our chimney crown had cracked badly after last hurricane season and water was getting into the firebox. They repaired the crown, replaced the cap, and repointed the joints - all in one day. No mess, no follow-up issues."
Karen M., Naples - Chimney repair
"The mortar on our front entry columns had turned chalky and started crumbling. They matched the color well, and the finished joints look consistent with the rest of the house. Took about half a day."
Jose L., Bonita Springs - Tuckpointing
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation and no pressure - just a straight answer about what your project involves and what it will cost. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(239) 688-0604Ave Maria Concrete & Masonry serves 12 communities across Collier County and southwest Florida, including Ave Maria, Naples, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral. We offer same-week scheduling for most jobs and respond to inquiries within 1 business day.
Ave Maria receives most of its rain in concentrated summer bursts, which forces water into every small crack before mortar or concrete can dry out. Repeated soaking and drying cycles break down joint material faster than a slow, steady drip would. Scheduling inspections before June gives you time to repair before the damage compounds.
Both materials hold up well in Florida when installed correctly. Pavers flex slightly with soil movement, which matters on Ave Maria's flat, sandy lots that shift after heavy rain. Poured concrete is lower maintenance but cracks if the subbase is not properly compacted. The right choice depends on your specific soil conditions and drainage. The{' '} Mason Contractors Association of America provides guidance on material selection at{' '} masoncontractors.org.
Before. Wind-driven rain during a tropical storm forces water sideways into open mortar joints with far more pressure than a normal shower. Cracked or recessed joints that hold up all winter can fail in a single bad storm. Getting repairs done between October and May gives mortar the dry curing conditions it needs and puts your chimney in the best shape before summer arrives.
The first signs are usually diagonal cracks at door and window corners, doors that drag or no longer latch cleanly, and floors that feel slightly uneven underfoot. In Ave Maria, these often appear or worsen after the dry season when soil contracts. Catching them early - before visible gaps or structural shifts - keeps the repair scope and cost much smaller.
It depends on scope. Routine tuckpointing and minor brick replacement typically do not require a permit. Structural work - foundation repair, chimney rebuilds, or retaining walls above a certain height - generally does require a Collier County building permit and inspection. Your contractor should know the threshold and pull any required permits before starting. Skipping a permit on structural work creates problems if you sell the home.
Florida requires masonry and concrete contractors to hold a state-issued license. You can look up any contractor's license status through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation at myfloridalicense.com. Search by name or license number, confirm the license is active, and check that the license type covers the work being done. Also ask for proof of liability insurance and workers compensation before signing anything.
The Mason Contractors Association of America is the national trade body for masonry professionals and publishes standards and training resources for the industry.
Ave Maria Concrete & Masonry is a licensed, insured masonry contractor company based in Ave Maria, FL, serving 12 communities across Collier County and southwest Florida since 2015. We hold a Florida state-issued contractor license, issued and verifiable through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Over our years in business, we have completed masonry and concrete projects across 12 service areas, offering 16 distinct services from foundation repair to outdoor kitchen masonry. If you want to learn more about our team and our approach, read our About page.
Inspect after every storm season - September through October - and again in the spring before contractors get busy. Catching small mortar gaps early costs far less than repairing water damage after a wet summer.
The white chalky staining on brick after rain is called efflorescence. It means water is moving through the masonry and carrying dissolved salts to the surface. The staining is cosmetic, but the cause - failing mortar joints - needs to be fixed before it gets worse.
Yes. A permitted, inspected repair is documented and defensible. Buyers and their inspectors look for unresolved masonry issues. A repair with permit records tells a clear story; an unpermitted repair raises questions that can slow or kill a sale.
The National Concrete Masonry Association publishes technical guidance on concrete masonry construction and repair standards. Have questions about your specific situation? Call us at (239) 688-0604 or send a message and we will help you figure out what your masonry actually needs.
Ave Maria is a master-planned community in Collier County, Florida, founded in 2005 on roughly 5,000 acres of former agricultural land about 36 miles northeast of downtown Naples. Nearly every home here was built after 2005, which means driveways, chimneys, and masonry features are now hitting the age where Florida's heat, humidity, and storm seasons start to show.
The community includes neighborhoods like Maple Ridge, Del Webb Naples, and Avalon Park, all built around the Ave Maria Town Center and Ave Maria University. The flat, sandy soils and high water table typical of this part of Collier County mean paver and concrete driveways shift and settle over time, and mortar joints take on moisture year-round. Nearby Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a reminder that this is a genuinely wet, subtropical environment - and everything outside takes a beating from it.
Ave Maria is governed under Collier County, which means permits for structural masonry work go through the county building department. Many neighborhoods also have active HOA oversight. Ave Maria Concrete & Masonry has worked throughout this community since 2015 and knows both the permitting process and the materials used in local construction. Whether you are in Del Webb Naples, near the Town Center, or on the outer edges of the community, we serve all of Ave Maria and respond within 1 business day.
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Call Ave Maria Concrete & Masonry for a free on-site estimate - we serve Ave Maria and all of southwest Florida.