At CJ Masonry, we take pride in our craftsmanship and attention to detail when it comes to brick, block, and stonework. With over 8 years of experience, Cesar Joel Pastrana has the skills and expertise to transform your home or property into a work of art. Our services range from simple repairs to full-scale residential, commercial and home improvement projects.
"Excellent experience from start to finish! The team was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. They paid close attention to every detail and delivered high-quality workmanship. Communication was clear throughout the entire project, and they made sure everything was completed exactly as promised. I’m extremely happy with the final result and would definitely recommend Motus Masonry Company LLC to anyone looking for reliable and top-quality masonry work. Five stars!”"
"I had the best experience with American Masonry. On time, responsive to questions & time frame. And his work was beautifully done. I love my new steps!"
"Did what they said they would do and when they said they would it. Very good on pricing, very helpful on design, very hard working installation crew. All round better than the other pavers I contacted."
"David and his crew Ives, Victor, and Joseph did a fantastic job stabilizing our foundation. They were focused on the job and came prepared to work. They finished the job quickly and professionally. They communicated with us throughout the entire process. Once they got into the project they were able to identify areas that didn't require the repairs and David quickly explained a new plan and then, with my permission, adjusted the plan which saved us several thousand dollars. I appreciated their honesty and integrity. Thank you Groundworks for training and hiring quality people.
Dennis and Ellen Porter"
"Dave did a fantastic job from start to finish! He contacted me immediately after I submitted a request for a bid. He showed up on time and explained exactly how the job would be completed. He went about and beyond by not only completely the job with expert skill but, also placed landscaping rock back into their original place which was more than helpful to me. I am well pleased with Dave and his company."
"Jaime was knowledgeable, and willing to adapt to my complicated project. He did a standard footing/foundation with a 24â X24â slab, for an addition, that turned out great. Also, a large monolithic pour for my detached garage, that would be challenging for anyone. He also dug and connected my sewer and water for the garage restroom, as well as the underground conduit for the electrical service. I highly recommend JCR, as a smaller company, that can easily tackle large projects."
"The crew tackling my patio flooring were hard working, efficient and very courteous. My patio looks beautiful. I would highly recommend this Legacy Pavers team. Side note: They were really kind to my annoying puppies and made me feel like they enjoyed working at my house and helping me out!"
"I hired E&J landscaping for an ambitious project that required four types of lighting, a recessed fire pit, fencing, sprinklers, grass, concrete, two types of planters around the entire perimeter of my yard, and about a dozen different kinds of plants. Eric and his crew were respectful, communicative, and did a great job. Highly recommend."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.
You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.
Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.
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.
A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:
Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
When it comes to masonry versus concrete, it can be easy to confuse the two. Use this guide to learn about the differences in appearance, strength, and more.
Discover the wide variety of masonry materials for your next home upgrade project. Our guide covers the different types of materials to choose from and more.
