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Just Stamping Concrete
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Full Circle Garden Solutions
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Sam from Full Circle is a solid guy. He has an eye for an aesthetic that fits the foothills and experience to back it up. It was great working with Sam and I am looking forward to our next project together."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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RED EAGLE CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Amazing experience. Red Eagle designed and installed our two new driveways for an old Pierson that had no front driveway (only street parking), and a gravel driveway in the back with access from the alley. Super prompt, professional and reasonable. Would be happy to have prospective customers reach out to see the work or hear how it went, which was great! We will be installing a large metal shop in the back yard soon and will need a concrete pad, will definitely be using Red Eagle again!"
Response time2 days
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RED EAGLE CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\nchecks\n

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Mega Power Electric, Inc
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Precision landscapes
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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent workmanship! Reliable service. We've hired them for a variety of lawn care projects. No need to look further, Precision Landscapes is our go to choice for all things landscaping."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

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