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Tubman Stone Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Tubman Stone Masonry for adherence to a high standard of quality and excellent craftsmanship in their work. They were prompt, reliable , and very detail oriented. They cleaned up at the cmpletion of each workday and maintained a neat and tidy environment. Sunny and his crew were always polite and simply outstanding. I will use them again and recommend them to neighbors, family, and friends. I am very pleased with the outcome of my front yard project."
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+11

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Black Diamond Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Black Diamond Masonry did a great job on our fireplace remodel. They were always on time and very well organized. They also walked us thru the project step by step and helped us make good decisions on materials. Black Diamond was the cleanest contractor we’ve ever had, leaving our home spotless after each visit. Their stone work was perfect and the mantle looks great for the price. Highly recommend!"
Fireplace Face Chimney with Stone
Outdoor Chimney with Stone
Outdoor Firepit with Stone Finish
Stone veneer
Blue Stone Porch

+12

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Method Paving
4.9(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Warranties offered

"They did beautiful professional work. The pavers are well positioned to create a pleasing pattern, and the spacing could not be more exact. The foundation is so solid that I can walk on the pavers and feel no movement whatsoever beneath my steps. I am so very pleased with the way it came out. I will definitely have the company come back to do more work in the future."
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Response time4 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Natural Vibrations, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Natural Vibrations Inc. just completed our second project with them, conversion of a 1960s rumpus room into a junior ADU, including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining space. It required thoughtful design, placement of lengthy sewer and water lines, extensive new electrical work, addition of a window, HVAC heat pump system, removal and replacement of new sheetrock, insulation, porcelain flooring, quartz countertops, appliances, fine carpentry including custom shelving, restoration of antique stained glass windows, tiling, and a versatile lighting system with spectrum-adjustable LED illumination. This was accomplished with minimal disruption and maximum attention to our input at every stage. We enjoyed their cheerful company and parted, once again, on the best of terms."
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+60

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Brian O'Neill Construction
4.8(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We highly recommend Brian O'Neill. He replaced a rotting deck for us. He showed up when he said he would, he stayed on the job to the finish and stayed within our very tight budget. He is hard working and very honest. Very good workmanship too. We will definitely hire him again for the rest of the deck. Patt MB, Los Gatos, CA Project: Replace old deck"
LARGE ASHLER WITH BANDS
ARBOR REPAIRED
Concrete
ARBOR REPAIR
Arbor

+40

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscape Solutions
4.4(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Landscape Solutions did a great job and I would have them back again if I ever need additional work. They installed concrete and drainage in our backyard and walkway. This was a pretty extensive project that was done well. Not only are Scott and Norka (management) personable and honest, their workers are very pleasant and are happy to answer questions."
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landscaping

+69

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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V&M Landscaping
5.0(
14
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"Veronica & Oscar from V & M Landscaping just completed a complete revamp of our front and back yard. The project included removing all existing landscaping, laying new pavers for a patio & walkway, building a pavilion from a kit we had purchased, installing yard and walkway lights, new irrigation, installing some artificial turf and planting all new plants. V&M did a fantastic job. Oscar & his team were here everyday at 8:00 a.m. and had everything cleaned up at 4:00 p.m. Veronica was available to quickly answer all questions I had. Both were onsite everyday to ensure the project stayed on schedule. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping projects you have, large or small."
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NC Marble & Stone Pavers
4.7(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Warranties offered

"Wow! Best contractor experience ever! My project was complicated, and I'm so thankful that I selected NC Marble and Stone Pavers. We replaced 3200 square feet of concrete with pavers around our pool. There was re-grading, new steps, and a heavy jacuzzi that needed to be moved. To make matters worse we were remodeling the swimming pool at the same time with a different contractor, so there were scheduling challenges. I was working from home so I was always going out to check on things, point out minor corrections, and ask their english-speaking crew member lots of naive questions. I made mid-project changes and special requests. Some things were damaged during demolition and I asked for them to be fixed. None of this was any problem for Alex, the owner of NC Pavers, or Eric, his sales manager, and their hard-working crew. They aim to please their customer and were happy to oblige every request I made, even AFTER the final project was done and paid for. Furthermore, Alex and Eric were easy to reach. They answered their phones and texts every time I called. And even though it was a 50-mile drive for Alex, he made a site visit on most of the job days to make sure things were going smoothly. At one point in the project there was a major complication because the pool contractor mounted his coping at the wrong height so it didn't match the paver steps. When the pool guy refused to own his mistake, Alex made things right by offering to fix the pool coping at cost. I would say that NC Marble and Stone pavers is a top notch company in both quality and customer service. And their price was the most competitive as well! Watch the video I made of the project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ixwBy8bOU"
San Jose Driveway
San Jose Driveway
San Jose Driveway
Interlocking pavers driveway
Driveway Pavers

+38

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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United Chimney Service, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were the best. They were reasonably priced, pleasant, willing to explain things, prompt, and did what they said they would do. Tony, the owner came with his staff when they were doing the work and explained everything. I would highly recommend them."
Outdoor Kitchen & Pizza Oven
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you’ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about $3 each.

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.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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.

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