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Messineo Masonry
4.9(
92
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Serving Universal City, 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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Serving Universal City, 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
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Mike Guttman Design & Construction
4.5(
113
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Mike was super attentive via text and voice calls. His workers were professional, as was he and we could not be more delighted with the quality of work and finished products. He was a dream to work with addressing all of our concerns, giving us a timely response and being readily available if we had questions. I would highly recommend him if you have any masonry or structural work needed at your property.  His attention to detail was incredible. We are absolutely thrilled with the results of his hard work and are so thankful we found him on Angie's List.  What a prize!
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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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Serving Universal City, 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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Paramount Pavers & Construction
4.9(
221
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Serving Universal City, 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
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had increasing issues with humps in our floors which prevented doors from opening and closing properly.  Alpha was able to lower the high spots and raise the low spots from underneath. 
There was also one place at the exterior kitchen wall where the foundation had broken and twisted due to ground movement.  They stabilized and repaired the crack, and poured a partial new foundation in that location.
While our house was bolted to the foundation, they upgraded the attachment methods to meet current codes.
They did a good job and quickly.  They prepared the engineering drawings, pulled the permit with the City, and called for the inspections in a timely fashion.
We can now open and close multiple doors fully, including the front door, which we had not been able to do previously.


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Basement Addition
Basement Expansion
Caisson Supported Retaining Wall
Cantilevered Deck Design Build
Deck Expansion and Slope Failure with Retaining Wall

+323

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry Repair Services
5.0(
16
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional, cleaned up daily, the work started as promised and the price was fair and all inclusive. I received additional business cards and have been asked about the work from neighbors, hopefully this brings additional projects. One contact with Angi and there was a very timely call from Masonry Repair Services"
Repaired Steps.
Repaired Bricks
Mail box
Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
46
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Serving Universal City, 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
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Encore Builders, Inc.
5.0(
149
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Encore builders did a fantastic job transforming an ugly hillside into a terraced wonderland of gorgeous flowering plants. Brandon was so professional and knowledgeable and continually came by to monitor progress on this large project. He continually conferred with his fabulous crew who worked diligently and meticulously to make this now glorious hillside a master class in expert masonry and engineering. Bravo Encore Builders. A truly Five Star experience."
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf
Turf

+70

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jose H. Morales
4.0(
69
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Serving Universal City, 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
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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