Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Brian is very knowledgeable and punctual. He did a great job repairing our front brick/wood fence that a drunk driver ran into in the time frame he quoted us. Would definitely recommend him."
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1975
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Project: remove old insulation and install new (Roxul) one on attic. Very quick response. Removal scheduled in few days and installation week later (a bit longer). High quality work very professional. Highly recommended."
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
Avilla Masonry With over 40 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give every customer. We are known to be extremely hands on and involved while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you.
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"The owner was hard to deal with, with a million excuses for almost everything. He didn't seem especially familiar with Angie's List or what the deal was. However, upon prodding, a competent worker did come out and get the fireplace started. He wanted us to pay for transportation from Gilroy + &125/hr. However, finally he took the $99 as promised on Angie's list. More communication needed between Angie's List and vendor."
Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Owned & operated by Randal Shank. Creative Wall Designs faux painting artisans have been helping discerning Bay Area clients beautify their homes and businesses since 1993. Specializing in faux finishes and decorative glazes and plasters for walls and decorative paint and glaze finishes for cabinets and furniture, we can help you transform your home or office into the special place you've always wanted.\n\nWe pride ourselves not only in making our finishes beautiful and unique, but also in finishing on schedule and with a thorough cleanup.\n Expertise:\n \n• Walls - single and multi-color glazes, decorative plasters and textures, faux stone blocks or bricks or tile, and skyscapes\n• Cabinets and furniture – Designer finishes, Toning glazes, Distressed & Antiqued finishes, Crackle, Pearlescent and Metallic finishes\n• Fireplaces and Columns - Faux marble, Faux stone, Antiquing glazes, plasters and textured finishes\n• Murals, Stenciling, Modellos\n** We also do regular interior/exterior straight painting**
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Didn't use the right tile in the one place(smaller so grout lines bigger). Only brought 2 colors of grout. Didn't have the right color"
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The professionalism and quality of work were impressive. My home looks completely refreshed and the results are better than I imagined."
Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1994
Free estimates
"We are a young engaged couple who just bought our first condo. Yay! :) The only problem with the condo was the old flooring.? We deliberated for a long time the type of flooring we wanted throughout the house, since there are so many options to choose from.? Adam sat with us and carefully explained all our options.? We ended up going with the red oak hard wood flooring and it is gorgeous! The contractor worked quickly, treated our furniture with care, and even went with me to buy cleaning supplies and taught us how to properly care for the floors.? I would gladly use this company again."
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They made our property looking amazing now! We are very pleased!"
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1985
Free estimates
"I called Ron and made an appointment. He came out the next day for a consultation. We discussed a retaining wall. He gave different options including redwood, Vernier, flagstone, brick style, stucco. We like the Vernier look with caps and lighting. It's approximately 90 feet long and 3 feet high. The color is nice and looks natural. He presented photos and brochure. We are just waiting for an estimate and then hopefully proceed in the next month. I like how Ron has lot of knowledge and presents himself very well and represents his company."
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Start with a professional inspection. If damage is limited to a few bricks or the crown, a targeted repair helps keep costs and disruption to a minimum. Severe leaning, widespread mortar failure, or major fire damage usually signals it’s time for a complete teardown and rebuild. Your contractor will outline both price tags, but remember that rebuilding a failing stack is often cheaper than repeated patch jobs and the water leaks or fire hazards they allow.
Cracks provide water with an easy path into the masonry, weakening the bricks and mortar and increasing the risk of collapse or fire. Gaps can also let hot gases and sparks escape into attic spaces. Call a chimney pro as soon as you see cracking so they can seal small joints or recommend a larger rebuild before minor damage turns into a costly emergency.
Smoke rolling back into the room often indicates a blocked flue, a broken damper, or a drafting issue. Have a sweep inspect the damper, flue liner, and any obstructions right away. Most fixes involve clearing debris, repairing the liner, or adjusting the damper so the fireplace pulls air correctly. Don’t light another fire until a professional pinpoints the cause and confirms your system is venting safely.
Most policies cover chimney repairs caused by a sudden, covered event, such as lightning, a fallen tree, or a house fire. They won’t cover damage that stems from neglected maintenance or everyday wear. Review your policy or contact your agent before scheduling work to determine what documentation your insurer requires and what costs you will be responsible for.
Component life spans vary. Clay tile or cast-in-place liners last close to 50 years, while stainless-steel liners last 15 to 20 years. Mortar requires attention every 25 to 30 years, while crowns last 50 to 75 years. Use these numbers as a maintenance roadmap: schedule regular inspections, budget for future upgrades, and replace parts before age-related cracks develop into more significant problems.
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