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Hawthorne Masonry, Inc.
4.4(
36
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dean did a great job with our wall. The finished product went beyond what we imagined. Helped with ideas on how I should mount a fence on the retaining wall without compromising the integrity of the structure. On time, on budget, and a hard worker."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Veria Construction
4.6(
53
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If youâ re building a deck in San Diego,there is simply no better company than Viera Construction. They did an amazing job on our project, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The finished deck is absolutely beautiful, and their work exceeded all expectations. Their pricing was competitive, and the level of care they put into every aspect of the job truly sets them apart. Highly recommend."
San Diego
La mesa
La mesa
La mesa
La mesa

+27

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
133
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TLDR: Kent is a talented artist who has mastered i. the fine line in landscaping between aesthetics and practical use and ii. the rare and valuable business skill of being customer-centric. We had a big job with his team and we were so happy with the end result and the relationship we built along the way that I promised Kent a review that came from the heart - it's a bit long but here it goes. My first impression of Kent was of an artist and a very-talented one at that - bringing vision and experience to the table. My family had just bought a new house in the perfect canyon lot we always wanted, but the house needed some TLC. We wanted to transform our front and backyard into something that corresponded to our dream backyard for the next 10-20 years for our kids to grow up and enjoy in. Although we had some idea of what we wanted, we were certainly not landscaping experts and several of our ideas were quite rough around the edges. We needed someone who was flexible to our vision but could help us connect the dots on how to get there taking into account practical application and aesthetics. Kent did just that. His first time over he spent time aligning with us on our vision and he professionally called out some of the flaws in our thinking. We recognized a lot of what he said made sense and started to mold our vision around some of those insights. To solidify the idea, he brought out his sketch book and literally drew his vision for our backyard in two sketches (sounds corny, but frankly - it showed his artistry excellence and care for the customer). Once that was done and we aligned on the game plan - Kent and his team started immediately within the next 2-3 days. It was quite a thing to watch his team of 10-20 employees at any given day tear ad rebuild my backyard within 2-3 weeks. At a high-level, Kent's scope of work was as follows: - demo'd old concrete/pavers and re-poured new colored concrete - demo'd old patio cover and installed a giant alumawood patio cover - moved a ton of dirt around with an excavator to re-level the area behind our backyard - re-did drainage to stop water from pooling/staining concrete (as it was before) - removed several trees and ground the stumps (some over 70 ft tall!) - installed new queen and multi-trunked king palms - installed planters with low-maintenance plants (succulents, ice plants, etc) and new stations for the automated drip system - Built our barrel sauna for us and ran new 220V electrical line - installed a section of artificial sod that looked gorgeous As you can imagine from the size of the project, there were some snags that happened along the way: an accidental broken window, a structural issue with the patio cover, concrete discoloration due to the wildly rainy season we had in March-April, among some other minor items. However, what impressed me the most is how if you give Kent and team the chance to fix it, they WILL fix it. Although discussions on such snags and remedying it are never usually straight-forward, in the end what really mattered to me is that Kent showed the ownership to set us - as his customers up for success - owned up to those snags being his responsibility and remedied it with professionalism and always remaining customer-centric. I appreciate Kent and his son - Kacen - very much and very much plan to work with them on future projects in the near future."
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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San Diego Premier Outdoor Design and Construction
5.0(
46
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Emily and her team did a fantastic job creating a modern paver patio and turf landscape for our backyard. We started with nothing and had to put in drainage as well. Her team worked quick and efficiently. Emily is super responsive to all your questions and very professional!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
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Noe Cruz Coronado
4.9(
29
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Offers commercial services

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"Noe is very experienced with putting in my driveway and walking area. He is beyond professional and very helpful. His workmanship is perfect. He is very kind and has reasonable prices. He was our first interview and we wanted him, but we wanted to make sure so interviewed many other people; it all came back to Noe. If you want an honest reliable professional man to do concrete.....Look no further just hire Noe."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
ALBERT CRUZ JR CONCRETE
4.9(
13
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Albert Cruz, Jr. Concrete has a long history in the concrete business. We have done concrete jobs all over Northern San Diego. Whether you are looking for a small sidewalk, a driveway, or a large slab, we can handle it all.\n\nConcrete is used in the foundations of our homes, our porches, our sidewalks, our driveways, our garages, and we can even saw and remove your old concrete pads. Needless to say, most people look to the strength, durability, and yes, even the beauty of concrete.\n\nWe take pride not only in the quality of our work, but our professional attitude toward each job. You will always get fair prices and top quality concrete work from us.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Kan Builders
5.0(
12
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Valley Center, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I truly love what Kan Builders did for you yard. I made sure I included pictures to show you guys how beautiful it now looks. Gracias Kan Builders. Appreciate Keme my project manager very professional and nice."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

The exact cost of bricks depends on the type and size of the bricks you use for your project. Generally, standard clay bricks cost between $350 and $850 for a thousand bricks, or an average of $550. Brick veneer costs around the same for materials but is easier to install than solid bricks, so you’ll save on labor by choosing this option.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

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