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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Big Sur, 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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JC Concrete, LLC
4.9(
27
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Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently had my driveway done by JC Concrete, LLC, and I couldn't be more satisfied with their work. They were punctual, professional, and did an excellent job from start to finish. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and their team was courteous and efficient throughout the project. I highly recommend JC Concrete, LLC to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality concrete work."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Higuera Excavation and Grading
5.0(
6
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Concrete expert! Youâ re choosing the best by going with Gary and his team. Gary consulted me on all facets of the job, never missing a detail and making my house amazing. Thanks, Higuera Excavation and Grading!"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
4.0(
12
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"A kind and very creative man. Much to offer customers in knowledge of plants and trees etc. Hard working and honest to the core. One of the nicest people you could ever meet. Can't wait to hire him again. Our wall is BEAUTIFUL."
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.

+76

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ECO - Concepts
4.2(
15
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"In addition to laying out stone work for our front and back yards, Jed and his crew also did a lot of landscaping--removing lots of shrubs and other existing plants and putting in all new plants and trees. We had him rework stone work in the front yard and put in a stone patio and walk ways as well as a drip irrigation system in the back yard. It all came out so beautifully. We provided the overall design, Jed make several very good suggestions that we incorporated. We did most of the plant selection and he worked on getting the best prices for the majority of the plants. His crew were all very hard working, polite, professional, neat and respectful of our property. They worked fast and efficiently with a high level of quality to their work. The end result is FANTASTIC. We love how the yards look now and once all the plants are fully grown, it's going to be really lush--with a good number of the plants being drought resistant. I will say that Jed/Eco Concepts is in high demand. He was able to work our relatively small project in between much larger projects, which was fine by us as we really wanted him to do the job based on the reviews we read of his work. We were willing to wait til he had an opening and it was well worth the wait. Jed is a really nice guy, very easy to work with, has good contacts and resources for materials. I highly recommend Eco Concepts for landscaping and stone work."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
3.1(
9
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+3 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Groundworks folks (formerly Bay Area Underpinning) applied their foundation-underpinning technology and expertise to extend to bedrock, level, square up the foundation for an extensive house remodel. I was most impressed by the young man onsite supervisor, Josh who answered all my work done, how and why questions. I wish this info was provided up front by the estimator. (My design-build remodel contractor referred this company)."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+16

105 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
90
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+7 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We worked with Ali (sales manager) and Tony (project manager), who took the time to design a project that made sense for our property and our budget, made a number of suggestions and recommendations and were never pushy or tried to "sell" us on something. The crew really went above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship and overall we were in very good hands. Highly recommended!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
112
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+7 more

Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional. Completed the job in two weeks. The deliverables were as promised. They were very independent, requiring only minimal involvement from the client. However, communication with the owner could be enhanced a bit."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

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.

Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

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