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Just Stamping Concrete
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Ahwahnee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Just Stamping Concrete for a landscape design project, and I cannot recommend them enough! They are a true gem in the industry, and their work speaks for itself."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J V L CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Ahwahnee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Highly recommending Jesus and his team! Very professional and friendly. Excellent job and design. Very impressive. Great customer service. Jesus returned every phone call, text and followed up consistently. Showed up timely. Very thorough and completed the job on time! I am very pleased with the outcome!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Rough Terrain Landscapes
5.0(
10
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Ahwahnee, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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Customers say: True professional

"Recently bought a beautiful old house with a neglected yard. It might once have been okay, but time had taken its toll. Jesse and his team helped me re-sculpt the lawn terrace, add and level the soil, and lay sod. Despite the scale of the work, we were watering the new law that evening."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Golden valley Concrete
5.0(
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Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Ahwahnee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Golden Valley Concrete did an amazing job! High quality work professional. Good communication with Jose and the whole process was explained. I recommend family and friends that need work done at there house to hire Golden Valley Concrete did!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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AC Industries
3.0(
2
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Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Ahwahnee, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and provide complete customer satisfaction. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

foundation slab
patio
STEPS
BACK PATIO
patio

+5

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Moe Masonry
4.7(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Ahwahnee, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys did a fantastic job. Demo of an existing fireplace and replacement in stone. They were punctual and very friendly. Helped us to source the stone and a wood mantle. The results are really outstanding and the price was right. No reservations in recommending them."
Finished stone veneer
columns and finished wainscot
Prep for installation of veneer
Veneer on garage
Arched window

+24

Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

For most brick cleaning jobs, including fireplace bricks, use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner. A simple solution of equal parts water and vinegar, or a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of water, can effectively remove grime. For tougher stains, you can use a dedicated masonry or fireplace cleaner. It is crucial to wet the bricks thoroughly with water before applying any cleaning solution to prevent the brick from absorbing it, and to rinse the surface completely afterward. Harsher cleaners containing bleach or ammonia should only be used as a last resort, and they should never be mixed together.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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