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Modern Landscape
4.4(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick and his crew are awesome! I can't recommend these guys enough. The guys worked very hard and are very professional. Nick met with us multiple times to lay out exactly what we wanted. We have had a lot of work down on our house, so we are familiar with how companies get things done. Nick was by far the best at setting and meeting our expectations. It seems to me that getting the work done is easy, but what is not easy is communication between customers, sales, and the crew. That is where Modern Landscape shines. ALL questions/emails were answered promptly, and communication to his guys was obviously very good, nothing was missed. We asked for quite a bit of extra work to be done that was not on the original bid, and that was never a problem. If any problems came up, Nick dealt with them quickly. There is good reason why these guys are the best. Thanks guys! We could not be happier with our new back yard!!!"
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+401

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Idaho Landscape Creations
5.0(
21
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The whole process from Quote to completion went very smoothly. David and his crew were fantastic, and very professional. I am so thrilled with the outcome. My yard was transformed! I will definitely cal Idaho Landscape for any future work I may need done."
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+8

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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RJH Construction
4.9(
11
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rob removed a 10x10 patio slab for me. He and his team arrived promptly and managed to finish the work to fit my schedule. So appreciate that! The job cost less than original quote so thatâ s another win! Highly recommend them for any homeowner needs!!"
Rear wall of kitchen with floating island
floating island w/peninsula
peninsula from living room
bathroom remodel Aug '22
shower and floor before shower door

+4

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AOTE, LLC
4.5(
102
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I love Art of the Earth! They transformed the west side of my driveway from dried up old grass to stone with flagstone pathways and sun worthy trees and bushes. They installed a paver back patio that now looks like an extension of my home! There are many companies in our valley that will get the job done, but I wanted more than completion. I wanted ideas, creativity, dependability, and connection. Kody and his team offered just that. If you want personal service, creative ideas, stellar customer service, dependability, efficiency, and doing a project right â you want Art of the Earth. I am so pleased with the outcome!! Kody has vision, instinct and common sense. He asked all the right questions to help me figure out what I wanted. He works side by side with his crew throughout the job and they like and respect him.. It wasnâ t just a job to Art of the Earth; it was an opportunity for them to create something special and unique for me. So glad I trusted the process!"
paver patio and water feature
patio & retaining walls
3 tier bubbler
entryway landscaping
3 Column Bubbler

+30

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rock Solid Excavation
4.7(
32
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gary and his boys did a great job. Showed up on time, worked very hard. Fixing the retaining wall required removing just some huge nasty tree roots. It was not fun, but they worked very hard to get it so the retaining wall could be straight. Appreciate all the work they put in…. I would highly recommend Rock Solid Excavation."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Magic Electric, Plumbing, Heating + Air- Boise
4.6(
237
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Star, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional and did an excellent job. Stuart was great. I had to replace a hallway ceiling light and he showed me a recessed light he had with him which was nice so I went with that light. He also recommended that I replace the second hallway light and as it turned out it did need to be replaced. Older home with old lights. He even went to Home Depot to get the second light! I definitely will hire them again for any future electrical needs. Highly recommend!!"
Exterior Lighting
Residential Services
Ceiling Fan Install
Outlets and Switches
Whole Home Electrical Services

+2

Response time8 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

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