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United Chimney Service, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This Contractor is Licensed by the Contractors State License Board is in Good Standing. The Owner Tony and His Staff of Henry and Isidro all worked hard to replace the crown on my masonry chimney. Instead of just replacing the crown with mortar again they used steel and cement to install a larger and more solid crown. They also did additional work on the chimney to make it safer. They protected my gutters from damage while using their ladders along with tarps to protect my roof and the ground around the chimney. They also used a tarp where they were mixing the cement and took any dirty water with them instead of pouring on the ground. As a Retired Combination Building and Fire Inspector I can honestly said their an Excellent Company to use."
Outdoor Kitchen & Pizza Oven
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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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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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
20
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work laying out a residential landscape using pine bark with river stone walkways lined by larger rocks creating decorative paths for low maintenance, water conserving and weed free garden access. Also pleased with light carpentry to repair fence gates, reinforce some wobbly fence posts, and also hauling away fallen branches and leaves. Always show up on time, review what is to be done and a walk-through afterwards to be sure I'm satisfied with everything. A polite and professional team. Have employed them several times this year, on the recommendation of a friend."
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Pavers Express Group
5.0(
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work removing old driveway and replacing driveway, sidewalk, and patio area with pavers. Crew was excellent--very competent, responsive and friendly. Excellent communication about details and decisions during the process. Finished product is excellent. Highly recommend Pavers Express Group."
An elegant modern farmhouse front porch with concrete pavers and low-voltage lighting
San Geronimo Cambridge Cobble paver driveway
San Jose home remodel including Belgard Catalina Grana concrete paver driveway, walkways, front patio and steps.
Moss Beach driveway with Belgard Catalina Grana pavers and paver lights
Corte Madera driveway: Belgard Dublin Cobble pavers in Victorian in a 90 degree herringbone pattern with Catalina Grana pavers in Graphite on the border.

+74

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Oak and Stone Landscape
5.0(
8
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"My experience with Oak and Stone Landscape exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Omar and his crew were friendly , efficient, and clearly passionate about their work. I’m very happy with my fence!"
Fence
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Oakmount Concrete
4.9(
13
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Serving Hercules, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Victor is good on this work. We had him doing entire landscape plan for new construction. I am happy with his work. One thing stands out him from the other is his knowledge about hard scape and flexible to change things. Bravo Victor"
Acid Finish Stamped Concrete
Acid Finish Stamped Concrete
Standard concrete broom finish driveway
Stamped Concrete Roman style
Slate stamped with boarder

+22

Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

They offer durability, aesthetic appeal, and resistance to weathering compared to concrete or asphalt.

You should worry about brick wall cracks when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.

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.

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