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WCD Masonry
5.0(
29
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend WCD Masonry for the outstanding work they did at my home. I hired them to rebuild my retaining wall, and I could not be happier with the finished result. From beginning to end, they were punctual, professional, dependable, and respectful of my property. They took great care with the work, and the craftsmanship is evident in the finished wall. I also appreciated their honesty and fairness. They were straightforward about the work that needed to be done and charged a fair price. If you are looking for high-quality masonry work from professionals who are skilled, reliable, honest, and fairly priced, then absolutely give WCD Masonry a call."
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+2

45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Victor Cruz Masonry
4.8(
21
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+1 more

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Excellent work. Great pricing and attention to detail. This is the second time I hired Victor and his company. They work fast, efficiently, and definitely know what they are doing. They make suggestions and improvements to the overall project without me having to ask. They clean up at the end of each work day and pay attention to detail. Another great job taken care of, thanks again! I will definitely recommend them to anyone needing brick or masonry work."
Retaining Block Wall
Retaining Block Wall
Retaining Block Wall
Retaining Block Wall
Stone Planter Before

+23

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Foundation Works
4.9(
216
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"About a year ago we had our frame braced and bolted to the foundation (seismic retrofit) . The Foundation Works did a top notch job with a professional crew at every step. Their price was similar to other bids and they worked with us through the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. They also stuck to their time lines. We were very happy with them, but here's the cherry on top. We had copper pipes installed recently. When the county inspector was out to inspect that job, he looked at the work under the house. He asked us who did our brace and bolt job. We told him and asked why. He said he could see that they did a really great job."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Alpha Structural to earthquake brace and bolt my 1924 bungalow. The project took two days. The team was fantastic, starting with Project Mgr, Aldo. All the guys respected my property and left so clean you can't they were here. I highly recommend Alpha Structural for any foundation work you may need"
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
324
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Conrad and his team at Del Mar Landscaping are great. His guys are very respectful and do excellent work at a fair price. They made sure they finished the job during a very uncertain time (Coronavirus pandemic), which is much appreciated and also made sure they cleaned up everything when they were done. Second time I've used them. Highly recommended."
Fire pit patio
BBQ
Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MVP Remodeling
5.0(
48
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallConcrete Foundation - RepairRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been dreaming for a while now about new landscaping for my home! Josef with MVP Remodeling offered financing options to make that dream into a reality. I am so happy I found them! Josef was able to approve me on the spot to finance the project and started the work 3 days later! It took a week for the job to be done and I could not be happier!!!"
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Roofing Project
Landscaping Project
Earthquake Retrofitting Project
Foundation Repair Project

+175

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Top Concrete Design
4.4(
41
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Bell Gardens, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great communication about project details and reasonable pricing. The job was completed on time and as agreed upon. The paver pad turned out just as I hoped it would. Thank you Top Concrete Design!"
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project

+84

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

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.

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.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

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