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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

"If youâ re building a deck in San Diego,there is simply no better company than Viera Construction. They did an amazing job on our project, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The finished deck is absolutely beautiful, and their work exceeded all expectations. Their pricing was competitive, and the level of care they put into every aspect of the job truly sets them apart. 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 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
Avatar for Concrete Designs By Hightower
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
Avatar for C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
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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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
180
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving El Cajon, 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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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+92

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. Masonry materials include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

The El Cajon, CA homeowners’ guide to masonry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.