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Avatar for Method Paving
Method Paving
4.9(
80
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is a highly exceptionally quality company. My second job - continuing from original, around side yard into back yard. All work was performed to excellent perfection. I was given a start date, workers were on time, started and completed in timeline and excellent craftsmanship was performed. All questions were talked out and nothing was left hanging. Job site was left clean and no need for a return trip to fix a problem. 4 years between jobs and you couldn’t tell were work was finished and started. Method Paving will always be my go to contractor. Rick the owner is a stand up man who made sure work performed was to the expected quality!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Geico Builders
5.0(
61
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+1 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I’ve been working with Geico Builders for the past two years. Initially I’ve met Mila who helped us with our basement drainage issue resolved & built with best drainage solution. At the beginning of September this year Geico Builders started backyard renovation which is contains structural retaining wall about 220 lnf, pavers, composite deck Trex, staircase with beautiful fountain. They completed my backyard project in very short period of time comparison to the amount of work was need it done. Excellent crew & communication with in backyard project. Mila is amazing so much patience and attention to details. I recommend Geico Builders for all your remodeling needs truly is the best company I work so far."
Composite Deck Replacement Trex
Full Backyard Remodel with Outdoor Kitchen
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Deck Replacement Composit
Composite Deck

+270

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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United Chimney Service, Inc.
4.4(
62
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This Contractor is Licensed by the Contractors State License Board is in Good Standing. The Owner Tony and His Staff of Henry and Isidro all worked hard to replace the crown on my masonry chimney. Instead of just replacing the crown with mortar again they used steel and cement to install a larger and more solid crown. They also did additional work on the chimney to make it safer. They protected my gutters from damage while using their ladders along with tarps to protect my roof and the ground around the chimney. They also used a tarp where they were mixing the cement and took any dirty water with them instead of pouring on the ground. As a Retired Combination Building and Fire Inspector I can honestly said their an Excellent Company to use."
Outdoor Kitchen & Pizza Oven
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%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 Montara, 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
Avatar for Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
4.4(
140
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is the second time Iâ ve had landscaping and pavers done by Black Diamond. They are the best! They do excellent work, are very efficient, and clean up after themselves. This time I worked with their designer John Camisa and it was a complete pleasure. I am over-the-moon happy with the results! I recommend them without ANY hesitation!"
Backyard Dreamscape
View of paver patio backyard
BBQ island
Paver walkway & landscaping
Fire pit with seating wall, pool & landscaping

+23

Response time12 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Avatar for Basave LANDSCAPING
Basave LANDSCAPING
5.0(
9
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Basave landscaping did an incredible job with the Astro turf install in my backyard. The initial consultation was a great experience. He listened to exactly what I was looking for and sourced affordable materials to keep my budget met. His team got it done in one day and worked very ho*** ** all the details. We love hanging out in our backyard now! I would recommend his team to anyone who needs landscaping/turf install services."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Acer Landscaping & Tree Service were a pleasure to work with. They provided a fair and reasonable quote for removing several trees and their stumps in my backyard. Since the owner was in my local area, he was able to visit the site and provide a quote on the same day I called. The owner and his crew were onsite early and worked efficiently and professionally while maintaining social distancing and/or wearing of face masks. I'm very pleased with their services and will hire them again for future work."
Landscaping Project
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+58

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Genesis Brothers Construction
5.0(
6
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Genesis and their team were amazing! They worked so hard and so quickly and were very professional and thorough. They definitely know how to lay concrete while paying attention to all the details. I love how they cleaned up so well after the job was finished. I would definitely recommend them to anyone."
Landscaping Project
Back yard
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Landscaping Project

+43

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

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