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Serving Hollywood, FL and surrounding areas. (754) 294-8074
HWM Hollywood Masonry serves Davie homeowners with foundation repair, concrete block walls, and driveway masonry across the town's wide range of property types - from standard suburban CBS homes to large-lot equestrian parcels. We have worked throughout Davie and understand both the soil conditions and the permit process for structural work here. Reach us at (754) 294-8074 for a free estimate with a response within 1 business day.
Davie sits on sandy soil over limestone, and that combination shifts when the summer rainy season saturates the ground for months at a stretch. Learn more about our foundation repair service, which addresses slab settling, block foundation cracks, and void filling specific to the soil conditions common throughout Broward County.
Large-lot and equestrian properties in Davie often have long fence lines, paddock enclosures, and property boundary walls that a standard suburban block wall contractor is not set up to handle. We build CBS block walls across extended perimeters and open-yard settings where material staging and access require more planning than a typical suburban backyard job.
Long driveways are common on Davie properties with wider lots, and concrete surfaces on this type of terrain sink and crack as the sandy subbase shifts after heavy rain. Paver driveways flex with minor soil movement rather than cracking across a rigid slab, and individual sections can be releveled without tearing out the full driveway when settling does occur.
Davie receives around 60 inches of rain per year, and flat lots with no grading hold that water against structures and yard edges. A properly built retaining wall with drainage behind it directs that water away from home foundations and low-lying areas before the next storm adds more to the same spot.
Most of Davie's housing stock was built between the 1970s and 1990s, and CBS homes of that age commonly have stucco that has cracked around window frames, at control joints, and along the roofline. Full masonry restoration - cleaning out cracks, repointing joints, and sealing the exterior - stops moisture from working through the wall during the next rainy season.
Homes with large yards and outbuildings in Davie often have long paths between structures that need a durable, slip-resistant surface. We lay stone and paver walkways that hold up to the heat, UV exposure, and seasonal saturation that cause standard concrete paths to heave and discolor within a few years in South Florida conditions.
Most of Davie was built in a concentrated window between the 1970s and the early 1990s, when Broward County expanded rapidly westward from the coast. CBS construction - concrete block walls, stucco exterior, slab-on-grade foundation - was the standard across every new subdivision. Those homes are now 30 to 50 years old, and the original stucco, mortar, and slab systems have been through hundreds of rainy seasons without significant attention. South Florida's humidity keeps moisture levels high year-round, and the combination of annual rainfall near 60 inches and extreme UV exposure breaks down exterior masonry faster than homeowners from northern states typically expect. By the time cracking is visible from the street, water has usually been finding its way into the wall for at least a season.
What makes Davie different from much of Broward County is the presence of large-lot and equestrian properties alongside standard suburban homes. A property with a barn, a long perimeter fence, or a paddock has substantially more exterior masonry surface area than a typical subdivision house - and that means more ground to assess, more material to move, and more individual structures that may need attention. A contractor used to working only in dense suburban neighborhoods may underestimate the scope or the access challenges that come with a Davie equestrian parcel. The soil profile also matters here: sandy fill over limestone behaves differently than the compact clay soils common in other parts of Florida, and any foundation or drainage recommendation needs to account for that specific combination.
We pull structural masonry permits through the Broward County Building Division for work in Davie and are familiar with which project types require a structural engineer's review versus which clear at the counter. For foundation work specifically, that familiarity keeps timelines predictable - we know what to prepare before submitting, which avoids the back-and-forth that can add weeks to a job.
Davie is organized around major roads like University Drive, Orange Drive, and Stirling Road, with single-family neighborhoods spreading in all directions. The neighborhoods near Nova Southeastern University tend to have older, standard-sized lots with CBS homes from the 1970s and 1980s. The western sections of town - closer to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and the equestrian zoning areas - have much larger parcels with different scope requirements. Tree Tops Park anchors the northern edge of the town, and the communities around it include some of Davie's most established single-family neighborhoods with mature landscaping and older block walls that regularly need repointing or replacement.
Our work covers southwest Broward County regularly. Homeowners in Fort Lauderdale to the east and those in Pembroke Pines to the south are part of our regular schedule, so calls from Davie homeowners near those borders get the same response times as calls from the center of town.
Reach us by phone at (754) 294-8074 or through the contact form on this site. We reply within 1 business day - usually the same day for calls received before 3 PM on weekdays.
We visit the property, assess the scope, and give you a written estimate before any work begins. For Davie properties with large lots or multiple structures, we walk the full perimeter - not just the area near the front door. We address material costs, timeline, and permit requirements during this visit so there are no surprises later.
For structural work, we handle the Broward County permit application on your behalf. Once the permit is approved and materials are staged, we schedule your start date. You do not need to be present on-site during work, though we coordinate with you on yard access for equestrian or large-lot properties.
When the job is done, we walk the finished work with you and answer any questions about curing time, maintenance, or follow-up inspections. For permitted work, the county inspector signs off before we close the permit - you receive documentation of the completed inspection for your records.
We serve homeowners throughout Davie - from standard CBS homes near Nova Southeastern to large-lot properties in the equestrian zones. Free estimates, no pressure, and a response within 1 business day.
(754) 294-8074Davie is one of the largest towns in Broward County by land area, covering roughly 35 square miles with a population of about 105,000. What makes it unusual for South Florida is its character - Davie has retained agricultural and equestrian zoning in much of its western half, and you can still find working horse farms and large properties with paddocks within a few miles of major commercial corridors. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds hosts one of the longest-running rodeos in Florida and reflects that Western character that sets Davie apart from its neighbors. The eastern half of the town looks more like a typical Broward County suburb - single-family CBS homes on standard lots, often in owner-occupied neighborhoods with median home values well above the Florida average.
The housing stock runs from modest 1970s ranch homes near major corridors to newer two-story construction on the western edges, with a notable concentration near Nova Southeastern University, one of Florida's largest private universities, that brings a mix of long-term homeowners and rental properties close to campus. Tree Tops Park, a large Broward County park in the town's north, anchors one of Davie's most established neighborhoods. Homeowners in neighboring Fort Lauderdale to the east face similar CBS construction and soil conditions, and we regularly serve both communities on the same schedule.
We diagnose and repair foundation cracks, settlement, and structural issues to keep your property stable.
Learn moreWe restore damaged chimney crowns, flashing, and masonry to ensure safe, long-lasting performance.
Learn moreWe remove deteriorated mortar joints and repack them with fresh mortar to extend the life of your brickwork.
Learn moreWe replace spalled, cracked, or missing bricks to restore the strength and appearance of your walls.
Learn moreWe design and install paver driveways that are durable, attractive, and built to handle Florida weather.
Learn moreWe build retaining walls that control erosion, manage slopes, and enhance your landscape.
Learn moreWe clean, repair, and restore aging masonry structures to their original condition.
Learn moreWe install custom masonry fireplaces and outdoor fire features built to code and designed to impress.
Learn moreWe apply natural and manufactured stone veneer to transform exterior and interior surfaces.
Learn moreWe construct solid concrete block walls for privacy, security, and structural support.
Learn moreWe build reinforced foundation block walls engineered to support your structure for decades.
Learn moreWe design and build custom outdoor kitchens with durable masonry counters, grills, and seating areas.
Learn moreWe install paver and stone walkways that are safe, attractive, and complement your property.
Learn moreWe construct brick walls for fences, garden borders, and structural applications with skilled craftsmanship.
Learn moreWe work with natural stone to create timeless walls, steps, and landscape features.
Learn moreWe repoint deteriorating mortar in brick walls to prevent water infiltration and structural damage.
Learn moreWhether your home is on a standard suburban lot or a larger equestrian parcel, we assess the full scope before quoting - and we handle the permit process so you do not have to.