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Serving Hollywood, FL and surrounding areas. (754) 294-8074
HWM Hollywood Masonry serves Pembroke Pines homeowners with retaining wall construction, concrete block walls, and foundation repair. We work throughout the city's planned communities - including Silver Lakes and Chapel Trail - and know the HOA approval process and CBS construction that defines homes here. Free estimates and a response within 1 business day.
Pembroke Pines gets around 60 inches of rain per year, most of it in heavy summer storms that wash soil off unbraced slopes and into driveways. Read more about our retaining wall construction service, which includes proper drainage installation behind each wall - a step that determines whether your wall lasts a decade or four.
Privacy walls between lots are common in Pembroke Pines subdivisions, and many HOAs specify the block type, height, and finish that is permitted. We build CBS block walls that meet Broward County wind code requirements and can submit the drawings your architectural review board typically asks for before approving exterior work.
Most Pembroke Pines homes were built on sandy, low-lying soil that was once part of the Everglades drainage basin. When the rainy season saturates that ground repeatedly, it compresses unevenly under slabs - which is why older homes in the eastern neighborhoods often show floor cracks or sticking doors before a visible foundation problem becomes obvious.
Homes built in the 1970s and 1980s in Pembroke Pines often have original mortar joints that are soft, recessed, or missing in sections - especially on east-facing walls that catch afternoon rain driven off the Atlantic. Repointing those joints before hurricane season keeps water out and preserves the integrity of the block beneath.
With a high concentration of owner-occupied homes and median values above $430,000, Pembroke Pines homeowners tend to invest in keeping their properties in good condition rather than letting deferred maintenance compound. Full masonry restoration - cleaning, repointing, and sealing - protects that investment and can satisfy HOA appearance standards that require regular upkeep.
Pembroke Pines sits on flat terrain that drains poorly after heavy rain, and concrete driveways in this area routinely develop sunken sections where the soil underneath has shifted. Paver driveways allow water to escape between joints rather than pooling on the surface, and individual pavers can be reset or replaced without tearing out the whole driveway.
Most of Pembroke Pines was built between the early 1970s and the late 1990s, which means the bulk of its housing stock is now 30 to 50 years old. CBS construction - concrete block walls with stucco exteriors - was the standard across Broward County during that era, and it holds up well in South Florida conditions. But stucco cracks over time, particularly around windows and at the roofline where water finds its way in during storm season. The original mortar in homes of this age has typically never been touched, and in a climate where annual rainfall reaches 60 inches and humidity stays above 70 percent for most of the year, that mortar does not age the way it would in a drier state. By the time cracks become visible, water has often been moving through the wall for a season or more.
The planned community aspect of Pembroke Pines adds a layer that homeowners in less regulated suburbs do not deal with. Neighborhoods like Silver Lakes, Chapel Trail, and Grand Palms have active homeowners associations with specific rules about materials, colors, and wall heights. Any masonry work on an exterior wall or fence in these neighborhoods typically requires HOA architectural approval before work starts - and a permit from the Broward County Building Division for anything structural. A contractor who is not familiar with that two-step approval process will either skip it or be unprepared for the timeline it adds.
We pull permits regularly from the Broward County Building Division for structural masonry work in Pembroke Pines and know the current timelines for permit review - including which project types require a structural engineer's stamp versus which clear review at the counter. That familiarity keeps jobs on schedule rather than stalling while paperwork catches up.
Pembroke Pines is a large city organized around major corridors like Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road, with subdivisions spreading in every direction off those main roads. The neighborhoods near CB Smith Park tend to have larger lots with mature landscaping and older block walls that need repointing or full replacement. The western communities closer to the Everglades boundary were built later and tend to have larger two-story homes with newer concrete driveways that still benefit from proper drainage grading. Understanding which part of the city a home is in shapes what we look for and what we recommend.
Our service area extends throughout southwest Broward County. Homeowners in Davie to the west and those in Miramar to the south are regular parts of our schedule, so calls from homeowners near the Pembroke Pines borders get the same response times as calls from within the city.
We respond within 1 business day to every inquiry. A brief description of what you are seeing - washing soil, a leaning wall section, cracks in your driveway or foundation - is enough to get the conversation started. You do not need to know exactly what the fix is before reaching out.
A crew member visits your property, walks the site, and explains what the job involves in plain terms. For work in HOA communities, we will flag at this stage whether the association requires a materials submittal or architectural approval before work can begin - so there are no surprises after you have already signed a contract. We provide written, itemized estimates with no vague line items.
We pull any required permits before breaking ground and handle all structural masonry with engineered drainage behind retaining walls. In Pembroke Pines's flat terrain, getting water management right is not optional - it determines whether the finished work holds for decades or starts shifting after the first rainy season.
When the job is finished, we walk the site with you, show you what was done and why, and clear all debris before leaving. For permitted work, the final inspection closes the permit on your property record - which protects you at resale and with your insurance company.
We serve Pembroke Pines homeowners from Silver Lakes to Chapel Trail and across the city. Free estimates. Response within 1 business day.
(754) 294-8074Pembroke Pines is one of the largest cities in Broward County, with a population of around 171,000 people and a high concentration of owner-occupied single-family homes. The city was built out largely between the 1970s and 1990s as Broward County expanded westward, and most of its housing stock reflects that era: single-story and two-story CBS ranch homes with two-car garages, screened pool enclosures, and subdivisions organized around lakes and community amenities. Neighborhoods like Silver Lakes, Chapel Trail, and Grand Palms are among the most recognized names in the city, each with active HOAs and thousands of homes built to a consistent style. The newer western sections, closer to the Everglades boundary, have larger two-story homes built after Hurricane Andrew's 1992 destruction reshaped South Florida building codes. Pines Boulevard runs east-west through the heart of the city and is the street most Pembroke Pines residents use as a reference point for where they live.
The city has a very diverse population, with large Hispanic and Caribbean communities and Spanish widely spoken across many neighborhoods. Pembroke Pines sits between Fort Lauderdale to the northeast and Miami to the south, and most residents commute by car - which means driveways, garage approaches, and exterior structures see heavy daily use. The city borders Davie to the west and Hollywood to the east and southeast, and we serve homeowners throughout this entire stretch of southwest Broward County.
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 moreCall us or submit a free estimate request today. We serve homeowners across Pembroke Pines and respond within 1 business day.