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Avatar for Fix It Masonry
Fix It Masonry
5.0(
21
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair

Serving South 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 time6 hrs
Response rate95%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Foundation Works
4.9(
216
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"About a year ago we had our frame braced and bolted to the foundation (seismic retrofit) . The Foundation Works did a top notch job with a professional crew at every step. Their price was similar to other bids and they worked with us through the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. They also stuck to their time lines. We were very happy with them, but here's the cherry on top. We had copper pipes installed recently. When the county inspector was out to inspect that job, he looked at the work under the house. He asked us who did our brace and bolt job. We told him and asked why. He said he could see that they did a really great job."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Paramount Pavers & Construction
4.9(
223
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving South 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
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
51
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thanks for the good job. Flagstone patio installed across 2,050 sq. ft., including pathways to garden beds. They leveled stones and ensured an even transition between levels. The layout has enough space for seating, walking, and dining while blending naturally with the landscape."
Backyard
Before
Response time3 days
Avatar for MVP Remodeling
MVP Remodeling
5.0(
48
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallConcrete Foundation - RepairRetaining Wall - Install

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have been dreaming for a while now about new landscaping for my home! Josef with MVP Remodeling offered financing options to make that dream into a reality. I am so happy I found them! Josef was able to approve me on the spot to finance the project and started the work 3 days later! It took a week for the job to be done and I could not be happier!!!"
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Roofing Project
Landscaping Project
Earthquake Retrofitting Project
Foundation Repair Project

+175

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Doheny Concrete Construction, Inc.
Doheny Concrete Construction, Inc.
4.8(
44
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Install

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Shay is very knowledgeable about foundations and working with concrete. He went out of his way to educate me about several issues I needed to address and then he executed the work in a timely manner. He and his team are very professional. From what I can tell, the work done by Doheny Concrete is first class and I can easily recommend Shay for foundation and concrete related work. (work completed: created a crawl space access system, repaired and replaced several pier/post structures under the house)"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G&L Design Building & Landscape Inc
4.3(
174
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"G&L came out to hardscape our lawn, planter box and driveway. Mike met with us a few times and gave us designs and layout for planter (and some drought resistant plants that will continue to grow). We also had a few meetings with Dee to discuss the schedule, design, paving stone samples (from Angeles stone), and address drainage solutions for the synthetic lawn. Very accommodating to our schedule - holding off for 2 weeks while we were out of town. Once work started, Carlos and his did a quick and superb job with demo, clearing, pavers and turf. They were all super friendly and answered any and all questions we had during the process. We're happy with result(s) and would recommend!"
West Hills
Encino Landscape project
Encino Landscape project
Porter Ranch  Landscape Hardscape project
Los Angeles Landscape and hardscape project

+96

Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for Golden Retrofit
Golden Retrofit
5.0(
92
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving South Pasadena, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David came to my house exactly on time. He brought with him 2 of his workers for the inspection as well. I expected that, no matter what, they'd find something wrong that needed costly fixing. But they were super honest and, after taking a look, told me that I only needed very minimal work and that overall my foundation was fine. Thank you David for your honesty!!"
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit witjh Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall
Earthquake Retrofit with Cripple wall

+27

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

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.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Choose from an abundance of natural and synthetic options when perfecting your hardscape design. Stone veneer costs a bit less, holds up against the tests of time and weather, and also works best in curves and complex walls.

Natural stone, however, provides an organic look to a lawn while providing just as much strength as veneer. Don't forget you can chat with your mason about other common wall materials like brick, cinderblock, and concrete.

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