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Avatar for Messineo Masonry
Messineo Masonry
4.9(
92
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+8 more

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m always happy to give good reviews and say “this is the guy you want.” Demolition was done in an organized way and cleaned up before leaving for the day and most importantly, the finished job is done right and looks great — they are skilled. Joe has decades of experience and has trained his guys very well — they are focused and hard working so they are pretty impressive. Two examples: When the guys dig, they don’t toss the dirt like wild monkeys, they place it as calmly as possible to prevent excessive dust from flying around. That’s the way it should always be done. When they unloaded a pile of sand in my driveway, they didn’t pour it on the cement as most do, they laid down a plastic sheet first and then wrapped that around the pile overnight so the sand couldn’t blow all over the place. And when a little bit of sand falls from the shovel onto the cement, they sweep it up. They are not lazy! And an example of how good Joe is: One of the things he did for me was to put in a drain pipe with a pump. After he installed the pump, he knocked on my door to ask me if I wanted the paperwork that came with the pump or to just leave it in the garage. Workers will usually either just leave any paperwork outside or even just throw it away. Joe took the time to ask me what I preferred before he left for the day. Being respectful and helpful is being smart. It’s so wonderful when you find quality people. They work from 7:30 to 3:30 and play music sometimes but are not talkative to one another. If you want a great painting company, hire Larry Bisordi or Esteban Nunez Casillas. If you want a great masonry company, hire Joe Messineo."
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FRONT PORCH
PLANTER
BRICK PILLARS

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
AJB Concrete & Masonry Construction
5.0(
19
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AJB Concrete & Masonry Construction, did an amazing job, it went beyond my expectations to begin with I needed a concrete slab ASAP and Robert immediately started the next day While other places wanting me to wait for days or weeks! My project was done the next day? very professional, attention to details, very neat and clean. I will definitely hire this Company again. I highly recommend Robert at AJB Concrete & Masonry Construction!"
Masonry Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project

+48

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike Guttman Design & Construction
Mike Guttman Design & Construction
4.5(
113
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"We met with about 10 contractors before choosing Mike for the job. Mike was vary professional, knowledgeable and listen closely to our needs. Mike explained clearly how the work would play out and job went well from start to finish. His team were prompt and hard working. Mike was accommodating when we wanted to add other masonry items after the work began. All the work finished on time even with the few added items. His price was vary competitive and we would recommend him highly."
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Foundation Works
4.9(
216
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From start to finish our experience with Foundation Works was top notch. We did contract them to bolt the foundation on our 1921 Spanish Bungalow home and repair some minor foundation cracks in a 1950's addition. Prior to calling Foundation Works we had two other estimates for work, one was in line with the quote provided by Foundation Works and one was higher with a few additions to the work. So I would say their price was in parity with others. Myron did our initial inspection and spent a lot of time crawling around under our home and doing a very detailed inspection. He spent a long time sitting with us afterwards discussing what he discovered and what he recommended. He was very patient with our many questions. When we tried to add some additional work reinforcing what looked like some long term slippage on the peers under the house he carefully informed us of the history of how houses like ours were built and why we did not need to spend more money doing this repair as it wasn't slippage but rather just how it was built. Once we accepted the bid FW was able to start work quickly. They worked cleanly and while they don't clean up every day before going home they also don't leave a bad mess and the work was all in the backyard so a few piles of tools was not a big deal at all and was painless. The team that did our work was professional, friendly, and efficient. When we had questions they were always there to answer. When we had one (very small) issue related to the nails originally used in the 1920s to hold the corner floorboards in which had jumped up a bit due to the installation of blocks needed to support the bolting in a few places, they stopped work, immediately fixed the issue and adjusted how they worked so it didn't happen again. When the work was done you wouldn't even have known they were here. The yard and all entry points to the crawl space were spotless. The Burbank city inspection was a few days later, they handled it completely and we never needed to worry about a thing until they handed us approvals. The back office and payment process was professional, pleasant, and very low touch. I can't recommend this company more highly."
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Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Paramount Pavers & Construction
4.9(
221
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My project was a 100' long, 7' tall concrete block wall. I met with both owners, not sumultaneously, but separately. Their communication was spot on, they were very friendly and knowledgeable. The work was completed in a very short period of time, the workers were extrememly capable and worked very hard to complete the project. I highly recommend them!"
Remodeling - General Project
Pavers and pool coping
Hardscape and remodeling
Remodeling - General Project
Excavated and removed old deck and installed traditional gray pavers. By Belgard.

+59

Response time10 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Masonry Repair Services
Masonry Repair Services
5.0(
16
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very happy with job completed. I had a old stone wall between me and my neighbor with a protrusion from an old tree that needed to be corrected. Fix It Masonry was able to do the job exactly how we asked and results look great. Very professional and courteous. And very flexible about schedule despite bad and unpredictable weather. Would definitely hire again in the future!"
Repaired Steps.
Repaired Bricks
Mail box
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Alpha Structural to earthquake brace and bolt my 1924 bungalow. The project took two days. The team was fantastic, starting with Project Mgr, Aldo. All the guys respected my property and left so clean you can't they were here. I highly recommend Alpha Structural for any foundation work you may need"
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%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
45
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our front yard needed some structure. Gadi helped design and build two entry pillars in stone masonry, plus a new walkway to the door. The old path was narrow and cracked, and the new one is wide and fits the property better. The pillars gave us a real entrance feel. They also ran low-voltage lights inside the pillars so they light-up at night. It's not flashy, just clean and sharp. The stone matches the front steps, and everything feels like it belongs now. Gadi and his crew kept things simple and stuck to our request. Would work with them again."
Backyard
Before
Response time3 days
Jose H. Morales
4.0(
69
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I just want to say thank you to Jose and his crew in doing a fantastic job installing thin brick veneers in my living room. The end product was great and I could not be happier. Just watching him and the team do the work was really nice to see. Jose really pays attention to the details of the work, he laid out multiple options for me when it came to laying the brick, to the grout design as well as different sealing options. Also he treats your home as if it was his own as his work was very clean and organized. My job was rather unique as I had custom tv mounts and sound bar mounts, he was able to work with the setup nicely and I am grateful for his services. I highly recommend for anybody looking for good quality honest work. Thanks again Johnny ..."
Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Costs range from $3,500 to $15,000, depending on material, labor, and design complexity.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

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.

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