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Method Paving
4.9(
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Serving San Mateo, 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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Natural Vibrations, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Vitoria Pavers Contractor Inc
5.0(
12
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vitoria Pavers did an excellent job on a retaining wall to level a sloped yard. They were competitively priced, shared ideas on how to improve the design throughout the project, and completed the project in a timely manner. I would definitely hire for any future work."
Belgard Catalina grana Aspen color
The turf depot so natural 95 pet friendly turf
Belgard Anglia edger Victorian color
Walkways and Patios
Steps/firepits/outdoor kitchens

+198

Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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NC Marble & Stone Pavers
4.7(
44
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional project proposal, design and references. Excellent value from a contractor that's well established in the local community. Project was completed and met all project milestones. On-site crew was very responsive to design changes, and applied best practices to improve on the prior concrete surface layout and design. I'm confident the resulting concrete driveway and walkways will serve us well for many years."
San Jose Driveway
San Jose Driveway
San Jose Driveway
Interlocking pavers driveway
Driveway Pavers

+38

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

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Just Stamping Concrete for a landscaping project, and I must say that I was blown away by their work. Their team is highly skilled and knowledgeable, and they truly transformed my outdoor space into a beautiful oasis."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alliance Interlocking Pavers
5.0(
15
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent work from beginning to end. Produced 3D renderings for free, very helpful to think about the design. Were always ready to answer questions. Family owned business. Always polite. Could not have been happier. Had many neighbors say how nice they think the paving looks."
Paver patio and low voltage lighting Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Driveway
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+245

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Three Rocks Pavers Inc
4.9(
13
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"These people are wonderful. The entire crew worked very hard and really took the time needed to do a great job. I would without hesitation recommend then and will be using them again."
landscape
backyard
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc.
4.4(
139
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeremy Ousset and the team from Black Diamond Paver Stones and Landscape provided the highest quality of product and service imaginable. They were extremely professional, honest, and diligent in making sure my front yard project ran smoothly and finished in record time. The finished product looks amazing and Iâ ve gotten several compliments on the work done. I will definitely use Black Diamond Paver Stones again for my backyard."
Backyard Dreamscape
View of paver patio backyard
BBQ island
Paver walkway & landscaping
Fire pit with seating wall, pool & landscaping

+23

Response time12 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

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.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.

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.

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