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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
28
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Riverdale, 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
Golden valley Concrete
5.0(
7
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Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Golden Valley Concrete did an amazing job! High quality work professional. Good communication with Jose and the whole process was explained. I recommend family and friends that need work done at there house to hire Golden Valley Concrete did!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Krueger Landscape Horticulture Inc.
4.9(
25
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"They installed a drip irrigation system. We received a timely quote and our system was installed within days. We were kept updated on the project. Also, they were familiar with the Fresno rebate offers. Very knowledgeable and polite."
Automatic Fertilizer injection System
Recent Projects
Patio Misting System
Recent Projects
Calif C-27 Landscape Contractor Licinse

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Foundation Repair of CA
5.0(
3
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Foundation Repair of CA, we specialize in stabilizing homes and businesses throughout Northern California. We specialize in primary foundation damage repair of all types. We provide solutions for failing foundations, including sinking or settling foundations, sagging crawl space, crawl space encapsulation and insulation, and earthquake retrofitting. Our expertise also includes concrete restoration, which incorporates concrete lifting and leveling of slabs, driveways, walkways and pool decks, and more!\n \nWe pride ourselves in providing free, no obligation foundation repair quotes for homeowners within our service area. Protect your home or business. Call us today.

PolyLevel Slab Lift - Before
PolyLevel Slab Lift - After
Pool Deck - Before
Pool Deck After
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roy Construction
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Riverdale, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Top notch work, great communication and fairly priced. We have used Roy construction for 3 jobs and have had excellent outcomes in all 3 instances. Very professional and reliable."
Curved Steps
Shower
Driveway
Concrete/Synthetic Grass
Patio

+12

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

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.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

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