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Avatar for Empire Masonry, Inc.
Empire Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
13
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very thorough and take pride in their work. They did an outstanding job. I couldnâ t be more happy with the retaining wall. There is a problem with the grass, but they told me that they would take care of it if the grass didnâ t come back like it was pre-construction job. Highly recommend this company."
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+33

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hawthorne Masonry, Inc.
4.4(
36
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Our experience working with Dean Hawthorne of Hawthorne Masonry was 100% positive! He was totally reliable and knowledgable. He had great design suggestions. Everything went as planned...he was a pleasure to work with. He truly cares about making you happy with his work. We would be happy to work with him again, & we would recommend him to anyone!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Veria Construction
4.6(
53
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If youâ re building a deck in San Diego,there is simply no better company than Viera Construction. They did an amazing job on our project, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The finished deck is absolutely beautiful, and their work exceeded all expectations. Their pricing was competitive, and the level of care they put into every aspect of the job truly sets them apart. Highly recommend."
San Diego
La mesa
La mesa
La mesa
La mesa

+27

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Coastal Pavers
5.0(
18
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"Taking on a backyard renovation can be overwhelming. I contacted a few companies before I spoke with Steve from Coastal Pavers. We scheduled a time to meet and he was very professional, punctual and even sent over a rendering of the layout. The price was fair and his crew and project manager Fernando finished ahead of schedule. There were a few adjustments I was able to make a long the way and luckily it did not effect the completion date. The pavers and turf look beautiful and I have peace of mind knowing the quality and craftsman will last for decades. I highly recommend Coastal Pavers and will be using them again."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Happy customer
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project

+122

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Urbanica Landscape & Design
4.9(
32
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We worked with August till the last couple of Days then we meet Caleb. They are both very knowledgeable. They were the Only Contractor that suggested adding river rocks to the Turf also. We highly recommend using them, they do things right!"
Synthetic turf
Front yard
Pro Put
Riviera Monterey Synthetic turf
Riviera Monterey Synthetic turf

+17

Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+2 more

Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TLDR: Kent is a talented artist who has mastered i. the fine line in landscaping between aesthetics and practical use and ii. the rare and valuable business skill of being customer-centric. We had a big job with his team and we were so happy with the end result and the relationship we built along the way that I promised Kent a review that came from the heart - it's a bit long but here it goes. My first impression of Kent was of an artist and a very-talented one at that - bringing vision and experience to the table. My family had just bought a new house in the perfect canyon lot we always wanted, but the house needed some TLC. We wanted to transform our front and backyard into something that corresponded to our dream backyard for the next 10-20 years for our kids to grow up and enjoy in. Although we had some idea of what we wanted, we were certainly not landscaping experts and several of our ideas were quite rough around the edges. We needed someone who was flexible to our vision but could help us connect the dots on how to get there taking into account practical application and aesthetics. Kent did just that. His first time over he spent time aligning with us on our vision and he professionally called out some of the flaws in our thinking. We recognized a lot of what he said made sense and started to mold our vision around some of those insights. To solidify the idea, he brought out his sketch book and literally drew his vision for our backyard in two sketches (sounds corny, but frankly - it showed his artistry excellence and care for the customer). Once that was done and we aligned on the game plan - Kent and his team started immediately within the next 2-3 days. It was quite a thing to watch his team of 10-20 employees at any given day tear ad rebuild my backyard within 2-3 weeks. At a high-level, Kent's scope of work was as follows: - demo'd old concrete/pavers and re-poured new colored concrete - demo'd old patio cover and installed a giant alumawood patio cover - moved a ton of dirt around with an excavator to re-level the area behind our backyard - re-did drainage to stop water from pooling/staining concrete (as it was before) - removed several trees and ground the stumps (some over 70 ft tall!) - installed new queen and multi-trunked king palms - installed planters with low-maintenance plants (succulents, ice plants, etc) and new stations for the automated drip system - Built our barrel sauna for us and ran new 220V electrical line - installed a section of artificial sod that looked gorgeous As you can imagine from the size of the project, there were some snags that happened along the way: an accidental broken window, a structural issue with the patio cover, concrete discoloration due to the wildly rainy season we had in March-April, among some other minor items. However, what impressed me the most is how if you give Kent and team the chance to fix it, they WILL fix it. Although discussions on such snags and remedying it are never usually straight-forward, in the end what really mattered to me is that Kent showed the ownership to set us - as his customers up for success - owned up to those snags being his responsibility and remedied it with professionalism and always remaining customer-centric. I appreciate Kent and his son - Kacen - very much and very much plan to work with them on future projects in the near future."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as repointing or tuckpointing, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.

You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You’ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won’t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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