About This Service
Brick, block, stone, and concrete are durable materials — but they’re not maintenance-free. Florida’s heat, moisture, and shifting soil cause mortar joints to crumble, pavers to sink, and brick faces to spall. Highmark’s handymen repair masonry surfaces throughout Tampa Bay, restoring both appearance and structural integrity with 15+ years of combined hands-on experience.
Brick & Block Repair
Brick and concrete block repair keeps your walls, steps, and structures solid and looking their best.
Mortar Joint Repointing — Crumbling or missing mortar joints ground out and packed with fresh mortar matched to the existing joint profile and color.
Brick Replacement — Spalled, cracked, or damaged bricks removed and replaced with matching bricks and fresh mortar.
Concrete Block Repair — Cracked or damaged concrete block sections repaired with hydraulic cement or block patching compound.
Efflorescence Removal — White salt deposits (efflorescence) on brick and block surfaces cleaned and treated to prevent recurrence.
Paver & Walkway Repair
Sunken, rocking, or cracked pavers are a trip hazard and an eyesore. We reset and repair them.
Paver Releveling — Sunken, heaved, or rocking pavers removed, base material regraded or replenished, and pavers reset level.
Joint Sand Replacement — Polymeric joint sand swept into paver joints and compacted to prevent weed growth and paver movement.
Cracked Paver Replacement — Cracked or damaged individual pavers replaced with matching units.
Concrete Crack Repair — Driveway, sidewalk, and patio cracks filled with polyurethane or epoxy crack filler to prevent water infiltration and growth.
Stone & Decorative Masonry
Stone veneers, retaining walls, and decorative masonry require careful matching and precision.
Stone Veneer Repair — Loose or fallen stone veneer pieces re-adhered with exterior-grade mortar or adhesive and joints repointed.
Retaining Wall Repair — Leaning or separated retaining wall sections re-tied, reinforced, or rebuilt with matching block or stone.
Decorative Concrete & Stucco Patching — Decorative concrete and stucco surfaces patched and textured to blend with surrounding finishes.