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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
19
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work laying out a residential landscape using pine bark with river stone walkways lined by larger rocks creating decorative paths for low maintenance, water conserving and weed free garden access. Also pleased with light carpentry to repair fence gates, reinforce some wobbly fence posts, and also hauling away fallen branches and leaves. Always show up on time, review what is to be done and a walk-through afterwards to be sure I'm satisfied with everything. A polite and professional team. Have employed them several times this year, on the recommendation of a friend."
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Galvan and son concrete construction, inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys were great from start to finish. Everything they said would happen was done to perfection. The finished project looks great, and myself and my family are happy. If I have a family member, friend, or neighbor looking for concrete work I would strongly recommend Galvan and Son Concrete."
Demolition of previous concrete deck.
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Existing walkway
Demolition
Concrete stone steps being framed.

+80

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Oakmount Concrete
4.9(
13
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Victor is good on this work. We had him doing entire landscape plan for new construction. I am happy with his work. One thing stands out him from the other is his knowledge about hard scape and flexible to change things. Bravo Victor"
Acid Finish Stamped Concrete
Acid Finish Stamped Concrete
Standard concrete broom finish driveway
Stamped Concrete Roman style
Slate stamped with boarder

+22

Response time10 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
19
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Several months ago, I noticed that doors in my house were no longer closing and latching. Specifically, my front door no longer locked completely. Once I got it fully locked I could no longer open my front door anymore, so I knew I had foundation issues. I called Bay Area Underpinning to come look at my foundation and do some measurements. We discovered that my front living room was sinking approximately one and a half to 2 inches. The crew, Lance Sladek, Jake Hall, and Eddie Shaw, crawled under my house and dug 30 to 40 foot holes in the ground to install piers that would lift my foundation. These gentlemen worked in very cramped dirty conditions in 90-100° weather. I was extremely happy with their work and their dedication to doing the job correctly. My after the foundation lift, my front door as well as several other doors in my home were able to close and latch again."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Foundation

+16

172 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.7(
46
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent service! Job completed on time and looks great! I would highly recommend them for your landscaping projects. I get nothing but compliments from my neighbors about my front yard."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+4

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Citadel PG
4.7(
6
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Serving Alameda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent communicator. He was the most patient guy in the world. He definitely worked with my budget. I have worked with so many bad contractors before. He is super honest and I was really happy with him. I have nothing bad to say about him."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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