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Avatar for Veria Construction
Veria Construction
4.6(
53
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Gregory to paint the exterior of my house, pour concrete, make a paver patio and install slate on front porch and back step. He did a good job on all. He is a nice person who works very hard. Shares his knowledge to help you make good decisions about your project. Highly recommend."
San Diego
La mesa
La mesa
La mesa
La mesa

+27

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Halls Concrete
4.7(
49
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Super punctual

"Evan (Halls Concrete) is punctual, affable, detail-oriented, efficient, and as a Subject Matter Expert; Evan has extremely talented skills. Evan gave me a very reasonable job bid, to lay my gravel driveway, and pour my 25 foot long x 15 foot wide x 4 inches thick storage shed concrete foundation. Evan explained every phase, and detail, of the projects' time-lines. I asked many questions. Evan answered my questions completely, which assured me my gravel driveway, and concrete foundation pour projects were being trusted to the right contractor. Evan emphasized that "No job is too small". He treated my backyard projects with professional passion, ingenuity, precision, and skill. A great looking gravel driveway, and concrete foundation, are the result produced by Halls Concrete."
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Driveways Project
Concrete Driveways Project

+134

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving El Cajon, 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(
14
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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H&A CONCRETE INC
5.0(
23
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"H&A Concrete did an outstanding job in repaving the public sidewalk in front of my apartment. The job was finished in couple hours and look perfect. It met all the city requirement and got city approval quickly."
Finished Concrete Counter tops
Set up
Porch
Porch
Backyard Patio

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M Cooper Concrete Inc
4.5(
15
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M Cooper Concrete did an amazing job and exceeded my expectations. Fast, professional and very reasonably priced compared to 3 other companies I received quotes from. Highly recommend them!!"
Concrete  foundation
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete  foundation
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete  foundation

+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
131
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently redid the landscaping in our newly purchased home. Kent Horner spent quite a bit of time w us suggesting creative design elements as part of the bidding process. We chose C and H from the several estimates we received and are happy we did. Kent’s crew was timely, worked very hard, reacted positively to our change requests and thoroughly cleaned up at the end of every day. Kent stopped by most days to make sure all was well! And it was! We love our yard and appreciate the work that Kent and his guys did! Highly recommended. Pete and Mickie"
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
5.0(
46
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Emily and her team did a fantastic job creating a modern paver patio and turf landscape for our backyard. We started with nothing and had to put in drainage as well. Her team worked quick and efficiently. Emily is super responsive to all your questions and very professional!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

The best way to clean creosote from brick is to hire a professional chimney sweep. However, you can use a creosote log to remove excess buildup between cleanings. You can also clean minor creosote buildup using dish soap or vinegar mixed with water.

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.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

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