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Avatar for Empire Masonry, Inc.
Empire Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They replaced an old set of steps between my retaining wall in the backyard and did a great job. Took their time to do it right and made sure our design wishes were met. Very friendly and hard working"
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+33

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Life Masonry
4.9(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Life Masonry provided us with excellent service, more than fair quotes, highly experienced and hard-working crew, completed our project earlier than anticipated. Their expertise and attention to detail transformed our corner lot into a beautiful setting, complete with surrounding block wall, concrete patio & steps, flagstone entryway, wood patio cover, proper drainage and fill dirt for planting area. We would highly recommend Life Masonry to everyone."
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Stonework

+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Veria Construction
4.6(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Gregory to paint the exterior of my house, pour concrete, make a paver patio and install slate on front porch and back step. He did a good job on all. He is a nice person who works very hard. Shares his knowledge to help you make good decisions about your project. Highly recommend."
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+27

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, 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."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M Cooper Concrete Inc
4.5(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M. Cooper poured a 700 square foot concrete slab/driveway in front of our house, including forms and rebar. The crew was professional, price was fair, and results were excellent. Mike remained on-site throughout the evolution, including returning for control joint cutting after the slab had hardened enough. Would definitely hire Mike again. Highly recommended!"
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Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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+22

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GRAND OAKS LANDSCAPING Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I gave Victor Ocanas a general idea of the work I wanted to get done — Victor then worked with us on selection of materials and layout with the final product exceeding our expectations. All work was done well, with attention to detail and with high quality materials. Further, work was completed on-time and on-budget. I highly recommend Victor Ocanas and Grand Oaks Landscaping."
Putting green with artificial turf & country manor wall
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
5.0(
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Emily and her crew did such an amazing job on our front yard! They installed pavers, lighting and new landscaping. We would HIGHLY recommend her! Emily was a pleasure to work with. She’s highly professional and talented. Thank you again for making our front yard look amazing!!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
177
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Serving Lakeside, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was excellent gardeners were professional and skilled. Everything I asked to be done was done and then some I would recommend brothers to anyone who wants good landscapers and gardeners."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

Europe is a continent made of many individual countries with a history of city life. In these cities, dirt roads were unsanitary and often shifted. The Ancient Romans started laying cobblestone streets in the 3rd century, which became an iconic feature of European cities. The durable and practical paving material proved to be extremely weather-resistant.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

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