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Life Masonry
4.9(
7
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Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Life Masonry provided us with excellent service, more than fair quotes, highly experienced and hard-working crew, completed our project earlier than anticipated. Their expertise and attention to detail transformed our corner lot into a beautiful setting, complete with surrounding block wall, concrete patio & steps, flagstone entryway, wood patio cover, proper drainage and fill dirt for planting area. We would highly recommend Life Masonry to everyone."
Stonework
Stonework
Stonework
Stonework
Stonework

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Veria Construction
4.6(
53
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Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Serving Descanso, 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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Dalinghaus Construction, Inc.
4.1(
54
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Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ted showed up on the time and date we scheduled. He assessed my home’s foundation and determined that the level of repair needed did not require his company’s intervention. I was extremely impressed with Ted’s honesty and forthrightness. In a world where homeowners are often faced with costly repairs it was refreshing to deal with Ted and by extension Dalinghaus Construction. If in the future I have need of such services I would not hesitate to call upon Ted and Dalinghaus Construction."
Harnessed up in La Jolla
Lifting Gap
Cracks On Door Frames
After lift on a home's foundation
Doorway crack

+178

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Anthony did a complete review of the house and the current venting and recommended the proper size for the AC. The installers and electricians came 3 days later, did additional wiring and piping and installed the entire system in 5 hours."
Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time10 mins
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
4.6(
36
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Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Our kitchen remodel with McCormick Home Builders went beyond our expectations. Leoni and her team took the time to understand exactly what we wanted. The open layout design changed the way we use the space, and it’s been perfect for family gatherings. They were prompt, courteous, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy. Really impressed!"
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+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by18%of homeowners
P M C Landscape Services
4.7(
10
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Serving Descanso, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"PMC Landscaping Company are very dependable, responsible and respectful people. The owner Pablo is dedicated to making sure you get exactly what was discussed during your estimate. The work was also completed in a timely manner. I am so pleased that I hired them. Extremely happy. Charlene Humphreys"
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

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