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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(
48
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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

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

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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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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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
130
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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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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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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

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

On average, a quality exterior brick stain can last between 10 and 20 years, and sometimes even longer. While it will look its best for a minimum of three to five years, its total lifespan depends on several factors. These include the quality and type of stain used, the condition of the brick, and the thoroughness of the surface preparation, such as proper cleaning. Following the manufacturer's application instructions and applying a sealant as a final step is also crucial. The stain's longevity can be affected by your location, climate, and the brick's exposure to harsh weather, high traffic, and other elements. Over time, the stain may begin to fade or look dingy due to weathering, erosion, dirt, and debris. Compared to paint, brick stain generally has a longer lifespan.

Cobblestone fell out of favor with the advent of motor vehicles. Asphalt and concrete are both much smoother surfaces allowing for a smoother ride. Asphalt is also much cheaper, especially for driveways. However, we didn’t stop using cobblestone altogether, and you can still see it as a decorative option in both homes, in parks, and in pedestrianized areas of cities.

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