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C.A Landscaping
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos was very professional and his estimate very detailed. My daughters decided to hired him and give me as a Mother’s Day present our garden renewal. It looks beautiful!"
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+84

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
5.0(
12
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vitoria Pavers is one of the best contractors I’ve ever hired. Very professional crews put customers first, always set a high standard of the quality of the job. I’m very impressed by their attention to detail. Communication and price was great too. I will definitely hire them for future work."
Belgard Catalina grana Aspen color
The turf depot so natural 95 pet friendly turf
Belgard Anglia edger Victorian color
Walkways and Patios
Steps/firepits/outdoor kitchens

+198

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Kensington, 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
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Tri Star Landscaping
4.6(
50
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Tri Star recently installed a new retaining wall with attached fence and stairs. We are very happy with the completion of this big project. Joe and his crew were always on time and a pleasure to work with. Joe searched for a specific black wire for the fence that I wanted and it turned out beautiful. We highly recommend Tri Star and would definitely contact them for any future projects!"
Concrete and turf
Concrete and turf
Concrete and turf
Concrete and turf
Concrete and turf

+3

Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pavers Express Group
5.0(
10
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Pavers Express to give our backyard a makeover with a porcelain patio and artificial grass. From our initial consultation until the project was complete, their customer service was excellent and they helped to guide us in material selection to make sure our vision would be carried out. The team was professional, easy to communicate, and their installation process was very efficient. Highly recommend!"
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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Oak and Stone Landscape
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time7 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Kensington, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We d built our backyard using M&J Prime Builders. They gave us a fair quote. They were awesome in communication, design, stage-by-stage updates, and took feedback and improved their quality. They completed the project within 10 days as per their estimate. Found them honest and trustworthy. Strongly recommend !"
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 time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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