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The Foundation Works
4.9(
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were good. Matt was our inspector. We needed to get an inspection done on a new home and they came out with little notice and gave us a great breakdown and report. We are looking to hire them for the foundation repairs so I will let you know how the service goes beyond the inspection!"
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Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Way To Go Builders, Inc.
5.0(
46
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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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."
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Response time3 days
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JP Sebastian Landscaping, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose and his crew were excellent in preparing and executing my landscaping project for both the front and rear yard. They completed the project within three days that for other contractors would have needed additional time. I was so happy with their work that I requested Jose assistance on another house project. The crew was very polite and provide good information on how to properly maintain the various plants, ground cover and grass that was installed. I would strongly recommend this landscaping contractor."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Camberos masonry
4.9(
8
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"the guys were great. Quick and courteous and they were able to repair a brick when when other companies said it couldn't be repaired and had to be demo'd. I would highly recommend them."
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MVP Remodeling
5.0(
48
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a block wall installed in our backyard, and Josef crew did an outstanding job. The wall is not only functional but looks great too. They used quality materials and paid close attention to detail. The team was respectful of our property, arrived on time each day, and stayed on schedule. We’re extremely happy with how it turned out and would gladly hire them again. Thanks MVP"
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Roofing Project
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Earthquake Retrofitting Project
Foundation Repair Project

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Del Mar Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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"This was a small landscaping job for placing ribbon/ synthetic grass between concrete that was already poured. The team was fast, friendly professional, and gave a great price. They did an amazing job! I highly recommend for any of your landscaping needs."
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Pavers, BBQ
Modpool, artificial turf, concrete, outdoor patio
BBQ island

+106

Response time2 days
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Doheny Concrete Construction, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Shay is the best. He is very knowledgeable about concrete and foundations. Very customer service oriented. He comes up with creative solutions for problems that people have. Heâ s also very honest and doesnâ t try to convince you to get something done that doesnâ t really need to be done. I had water intrusion in my front room that faces the front planter. He dug up all the plants in the planter, but saved the palm trees. He waterproofed the walls and then placed sloped concrete in the planter and holes in the planter wall to drain the water out when it arrived it rained hard. I highly recommend this company."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Robert A. Garcia Concrete
4.8(
62
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Serving Watts, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pretty much throughout the years had Robert and crew cut demo and layout three 6 inch concrete slabs totaling over 10,000 sq ft and am totally satisfied and recommend him and crew to any one."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

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.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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.

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