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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Just Stamping Concrete for a landscaping project, and I must say that I was blown away by their work. Their team is highly skilled and knowledgeable, and they truly transformed my outdoor space into a beautiful oasis."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Concrete Designs By Hightower
4.9(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Working with Concrete Designs by Hightower was the best home improvement experience I've had. An absolute professional in all ways, from the initial phone call, to planning and throughout to the finished product. 1000% satisfied with his work. If you need any concrete work, I Highly recommend using Concrete Designs by Hightower."
harvey project
Backyrad Renovation
duffield project
YMCA Playground
harvey project

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kacen and his team pulled up our existing lawn, his design turned it into beautiful low maintenance, water wise front yard that exceeded our expectations. Kacen and his team arrived for work early everyday, worked in the rain, made sure our yard was clean at the end of each day. The entire transformation took 4 days. We received several proposals, C & H proposal was very reasonable and gave us the most for the price that we were able to have our driveway and side walks acid stained. Kacen returned on day 5 to make sure we were 100% satisfied. I have been in contact with Kacen since the project was completed, he is quick to reply and be available to assist. We are extremely satisfied."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
175
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a complete landscape redo for our residence. The project included fencing and painting, repair redwood deck and paint, install pavers and fire pit, remove grass and install synthetic turf, large tree removal, hedge removal, destruction and removal of sidewalk and replacement with pavers, replacement of lawn with decorative rock and succulents/cactus, complete irrigation overhaul and installation of drip system, install landscape lighting. Luis is a stickler for detail and made sure the job was done right. He is great to work with and his crew are professional and courteous."
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+92

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Noe Cruz Coronado
4.9(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Noe is very experienced with putting in my driveway and walking area. He is beyond professional and very helpful. His workmanship is perfect. He is very kind and has reasonable prices. He was our first interview and we wanted him, but we wanted to make sure so interviewed many other people; it all came back to Noe. If you want an honest reliable professional man to do concrete.....Look no further just hire Noe."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M Cooper Concrete Inc
4.5(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a cement contractor to pour and finish the concrete on a zig-zag design wheelchair ramp. I had already done the excavation and built the adjacent block walls. Mike's team were doing a much bigger job on a house down the street, so I asked if they could fit in my small 2-day job. They gave me a fair estimate, showed up on the days agreed, understood what I wanted done, and did an excellent job with no delays or problems. I recommend them."
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Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete  foundation
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete  foundation

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
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ALBERT CRUZ JR CONCRETE
4.9(
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Serving Del Mar, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Albert Cruz, Jr. Concrete has a long history in the concrete business. We have done concrete jobs all over Northern San Diego. Whether you are looking for a small sidewalk, a driveway, or a large slab, we can handle it all.\n\nConcrete is used in the foundations of our homes, our porches, our sidewalks, our driveways, our garages, and we can even saw and remove your old concrete pads. Needless to say, most people look to the strength, durability, and yes, even the beauty of concrete.\n\nWe take pride not only in the quality of our work, but our professional attitude toward each job. You will always get fair prices and top quality concrete work from us.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

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.

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