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Avatar for Empire Masonry, Inc.
Empire Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
13
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They replaced an old set of steps between my retaining wall in the backyard and did a great job. Took their time to do it right and made sure our design wishes were met. Very friendly and hard working"
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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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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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Gregory to build a new decking. He did a great job. He is honest and very hardworking. His craftsmanship is high quality. And his prices are very fair and reasonable."
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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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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Juan's Tree Service & Landscaping
4.8(
56
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Juan has a great family based service - very professional, fast, better service than promised - i think i discovered a new 'go to' for my Tree and Landscaping needs ... very highly recommended"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Urbanica Landscape & Design
4.9(
32
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Caleb did a fantastic job bringing our patio back to life! He corrected a standing water issue with a drainage problem we didn't know we had. He replaced broken flagstones and re-grouted the whole patio. It looks like new and we couldn't be more pleased! Next he will be fixing our irrigation system and give us a new landscape design. He is a pleasure to work with! He keeps you informed on what he finds throughout the project and how it should be corrected. He also gave us some good suggestions on what still needs to be done. The best part is he will work with you according to your time frame. Looking forward to working with him in the future and completing our landscape needs."
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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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

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

Yes, brick should be clean before staining to ensure the best results. Dirt, dust, mold, mildew, and other substances on the brick can prevent the stain from properly adhering to it. Thoroughly cleaning the brick allows the stain to penetrate and bond to the surface more effectively. Cleaning typically involves using a pressure washer or a stiff brush with mild detergent. However, stubborn residue may require a specialized masonry cleaner.

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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