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J R G Masonry
4.7(
72
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jose Garcia, the owner of JRG Masonry, did an excellent job on repairing my brick wall and planter box. He is very professional and is an expert at doing his job. He has over 30 years experience in the masonry business. Jose is very honest and came right over to my home on the day that I called him to give me a quote of how much this project would cost me. Since he has so much experience in his field, he knew that the bricks in my wall and planter were no longer manufactured. Because my bricks have a pattern on them, that cannot be replaced, Jose figured out how he could reuse some of the bricks that were hidden from sight and replace them with a similar brick. Since Jose is so professional, he re-enforced the parts of the wall that he repaired even though the people who built the original wall had not supported it the proper way. Jose started and finished repairing my wall and planter on the day after I called him. With his experience in brick work, he finished the job in less than 5 hours. It was a job that I thought would take more than a day. When he left, he had cleaned everything up and my wall and planter looked fantastic. O. P. Johnson Huntington Beach, CA"
Brick Entryway
Entryway
Brick and Stone work
Entryway
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Aplin Masonry Designs, Inc.
5.0(
24
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went amazing. Robert came out and did a free quote and was on the job 2 days later. We had work done by the wrong people and Robert and his crew came out and fixed what the other company did wrong and completed the job in only a couple days. I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing hardscape, masonry work done. If we have any issues with past work we have had done or plan any upgrades in the future I will call Alpin Masonry to do the job, so that I know it will be done right."
Fireplaces Project
Masonry Project
Fireplace remodel
Fireplace remodel
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

+49

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Specialty Masonry
4.8(
89
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A portion of the block wall in my backyard was damaged by a storm. Juan Torres was prompt with an estimate and diligent with the work and cleanup. Specialty Masonry was entirely professional and I am extremely pleased."
 before pour
before repair
stone veneer
Old entry way
more entry ways

+196

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chiseled Stone Masonry
4.9(
48
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Sam from Chiseled Stone Masonry to repair my privacy wall. It was an emergency because my dog and the neighbors dog broke out a few of the blocks and one dog was badly bitten. Sam contacted me immediately, asked for photos and scheduled a premise visit right away. The repair was scheduled for the following Saturday, but my neighbor refused to give his consent so I had to cancel. So, technically I haven't had the work done, he was amazing and I plan to use him once my neighbor comes to his senses. Therefore, I still gave him a 5 star rating because I have faith."
Fire Pit
Planter
Steppingstones
Split Face Block
Slump Stone Staircase

+59

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alpha was professional and efficient in getting our earthquake retrofit done and they knew how to work with the earthquake brace+bolt program smoothly. We were very pleased with their work and would recommend them."
Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+315

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mendoza Masonry
4.9(
5
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They do excellent work. The even painted retaining wall, fixed my cobblestone on facia of house, rose garden and cactus garden. The are very clean in doing work and never left a mess. I highly recommend them"
Fire pit
San Juan Travertine/Stucco
Saltillo To Brick
Travertine Pool Deck
Stacked Block Walls

+287

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cotter Construction, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew Cotter & Crews were professional and efficient. I will hire them again and recommend them to relatives, friends needing professional concrete services."
Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
323
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Conrad and his team at Del Mar Landscaping are great. His guys are very respectful and do excellent work at a fair price. They made sure they finished the job during a very uncertain time (Coronavirus pandemic), which is much appreciated and also made sure they cleaned up everything when they were done. Second time I've used them. Highly recommended."
Fire pit patio
BBQ
Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The landscape designer was creative and knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and the end result was a beautiful and functional outdoor space."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

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 houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

Yes. Black stains are more than an eyesore. Some black stains can pose health concerns, especially for those with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions. Some stains can also damage the brick’s structural integrity, harming the mortar and resulting in more expensive repairs.

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