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Just Stamping Concrete
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Joshua Tree, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"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%
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Haagsma Masonry
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Joshua Tree, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Excelled my expectations. It was expertly installed in a difficult location and they were extremely professional. Quote was exactly what was billed."
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Palm Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+7 more

Serving Joshua Tree, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Credit card accepted

"Very professional. Completed the job in two weeks. The deliverables were as promised. They were very independent, requiring only minimal involvement from the client. However, communication with the owner could be enhanced a bit."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
CASTILLO MASONRY INC
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Joshua Tree, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"â We really appreciated the professionalism, attention to detail, and great quality of work. CM Castillo Masonry company has given us a sense of confidence, and trust from the beginning on a project to the end. They made this project so easy for us, there was no stress throughout the whole process. Our home gets a lot of compliments from the entire neighborhood. We highly recommend CM company. Beyond grateful for their great service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Cobblestone can be made from many different types of stones but the most common ones, by far, are granite, basalt, limestone, and sandstone.  If you are laying a brick paver patio or other such project, the medium is different. It’s rare, but cobblestone can also be made from marble, slate, jasper, and other types of rock. Technically, you can make cobblestone from almost any type of rock, but if it is weather-resistant and stands the test of time is another question entirely.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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.

Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. 

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