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Avatar for TITAN LOGISTICS OPS
TITAN LOGISTICS OPS
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We absolutely recommend Arrin and his crew for building a retaining wall. I looks wonderful but the one thing I need to say is that, during the time of the construction, my mom passed away due to COVID-19 and my dad was in the hospital 4 months also and as a result they were very, very flexible with us and the completion of the job. Also, we have hired them to do our landscaping every two weeks and Richard and his crew are wonderful. Yes, hire them they are very professional."
Retaining Wall
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Retaining Wall

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Santiago Construction
4.3(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingRetaining Wall - Install+4 more

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Credit card accepted

"Actually I have used Santiago construction 3 times; twice for deep clean of 2 levels and once for regular cleaning and have them rescheduled for a regular clean again in August. They are prompt, even arriving early; they are respectful of my things and incredibly efficient. They do a fantastic job and I am happy to know them."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zone Hardscapes LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"Diego and his crew did a great job on our retaining wall. They showed up when they said they would, kept us updated throughout the project, and the finished wall came out even better than we expected. Everything looks clean and solid, and you can tell they take pride in their work. Definitely recommend Zone Hardscapes!"
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Better Aesthetics Landscape & Maintenance
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Garrett and Wil and their crew did an excellent job. We had a stone patio installed along with steps and a dry creek-bed drain. We were very happy with their work. They are very friendly, courteous and professional and they worked very hard to complete the task promptly, despite some poor weather days. They were careful to cleanup afterwards and left our yard looking better than when they arrived. The cost was in line with their estimate and we would highly recommend them to anyone needing stone-scape or landscape work."
Grandfather fire pit
Wilsons Ridge Project
Blowing Rock wall
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
McManus Farms & Landscaping, Inc.
4.0(
73
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We recently had a healthcare emergency during the major ice storm last week and required ambulance services. McManus Landscaping has always been reliable, been there when you need them, preforms quality work in our neighborhood, however, it was when we really needed the roads clear with this event that McManus Landscaping was there when needed! We were able to get through the neighborhood to a major state road without any problems! Dave McManus has been working in this area for many years, his services are first rate with quality work at a reasonable price. There is really no one else we would recommend for landscaping services than Dave McManus!"
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Carolina Basement Systems
4.1(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseBasement Drainage Channels - Install+4 more

Serving Blowing Rock, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ariel was the foreman on the job and did fantastic work. The price was right for the great quality and everyone was very professional and efficient. Im very happy with my newly encapsulated crawl space and repaired foundation system."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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