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Messineo Masonry
4.9(
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! This is the second time I have used Messineo Masonry & Concrete. Their workmanship is AAA+ and not only would I use them again I would recommend to family and friends."
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FRONT PORCH
PLANTER
BRICK PILLARS

+29

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mike Guttman Design & Construction
4.5(
113
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Serving Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paramount Pavers just finished my second project with them. The first was 4 years ago, a driveway and a wall. I was so pleased with their work, that there was no hesitation calling them to come back and build me a new patio, and walkway. As before, Isaac and Rudy came through with exactly what I envisioned. Their staff were timely, pleasant, and did beautiful work. I would not hesitate to call on Paramount Pavers for any future projects!"
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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry Repair Services
5.0(
16
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Serving Van Nuys, 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 time8 hrs
Response rate94%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alpha Structural, Inc.
4.6(
241
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Serving Van Nuys, 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

+315

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, 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(
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jose was responsive and his quote was inline with other bids I received. He has years of experience and was knowledgeable about the job requirements and incorporating my ideas. He was punctual, polite and professional. They cleaned up everything nicely. I would definitely use Jose again for any masonry, flagstone or brick needs."
Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SMV Construction Service
5.0(
24
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Serving Van Nuys, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mauricio is a true professional and a master at his craft. Our outdoor kitchen is so beautiful and functional. He also did all our concrete and pavers which where done to perfection."
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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

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.

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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