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SANDIA VISTA CONSTRUCTION CO
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+1 more

Serving Cochiti Lake, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gus did an excellent job, on time at a competitive price. I will be hiring Sandia Vista Const. company for additional work and strongly recommend Gus."
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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STREAMING VISIONS LLC Landscaping and sales
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Cochiti Lake, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"Marius meet and exceeded our expectations. He designed the project, which included a waterfall, stream, patio, grill island, and pizza oven. The project was completed on time and at the price that was quoted. We love our backyard and highly recommend Streaming Visions."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SUMMERSWEET LANDSCAPES, LLC
4.7(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Cochiti Lake, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Customers say: True professional

"I had a basic idea of what I wanted -- but I let Eric take the lead on the design. I was very pleased with the result. You can tell by how his crew worked without his being at the site, that he is a good manager -- their work was excellent."
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
4.2(
109
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Cochiti Lake, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I got exactly what I needed. I was pleased with the whole experience from start to finish. They were reasonably priced, expedient , clean and were able to answer all of my questions."
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Response time1 day
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avalanche Cleaning
4.8(
651
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Cochiti Lake, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife said they did an excellent job. They did it incredibly well. He was very willing to take on the job in light of just hearing about it. He didn't have any forewarning. He was physically there and had the equipment and capability to do it immediately. He did it in a timely manner and my wife said he did a very very good job. The price wasn't a steal but it was a fair price. We would use them again."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

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.

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.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

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