We build these in-house, tied into the same design and structure as the surrounding hardscape.
What we build
- Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits
- BBQ islands and outdoor kitchen structures
- Seat walls, pilasters and columns
- Raised masonry planters
- Stone and tile veneer over block
- Steps, caps and custom coping
Documented buildBuilt by us · Real project
Flagstone Patio & Tropical Beds
Point Loma
A yard that used to sit empty is now the most-used space at the house — the stone, the planting and the walkway all speak the same language from the moment you step outside.
See This ProjectBuilt as structure, finished as furniture
Every built-in starts with footing and block, then gets veneered and capped. Seat wall heights, island counter overhangs and fireplace hearth depths are set to real ergonomics, not guessed.
Materials that match the house
Veneer, cap stone and grout color are selected against your architecture so the addition reads as original rather than added on later.
Our work
Custom masonry Projects We've Built
Real Staples Landscaping project pages — same trade, around San Diego County.
Read first
Before you start your custom masonry project
Planning and cost guides from our own build experience.
Cost & Pricing
Retaining Wall Cost in San Diego (And When You Need an Engineer)
Wall pricing by material and height, how face-foot pricing actually works, the three-foot permit threshold, and why drainage — not block — decides if a wall lasts.
5 min readOutdoor Living
Outdoor Kitchens in San Diego: Cost, Layout and What to Skip
Real budget tiers, the utility work that happens before anything looks like a kitchen, and features worth skipping.
3 min readOutdoor Living
Fire Pits and Fire Features for San Diego Backyards
Gas vs. wood, the seating geometry most people get wrong, and what a custom masonry fire feature costs here.
3 min readServing San Diego County
We take on custom masonry projects in La Jolla, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Point Loma, Coronado, North Park, Chula Vista, El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee, Escondido, San Marcos, Rancho Santa Fe, Mission Hills, Clairemont, University City and surrounding communities. See all service areas.
Licensed C-27 Landscape Contractor — CSLB License #1159370
Common questions
- What can you build in masonry?
- Seat walls, planters, outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands, fireplaces and fire pits, pilasters, stairs, water features and structural veneer work.
- Does an outdoor kitchen need a permit?
- Usually yes, once gas, water or electrical is involved. We handle the permit through the local jurisdiction as part of the project.
- How much does a fire feature cost?
- Wood-burning masonry fire pits typically start around $3,200. Gas features with electronic ignition and stone veneer commonly run $6,000 to $12,000 installed.
- Are you licensed for custom masonry work in San Diego?
- Yes. Staples Landscaping holds California contractor license #1159370, carries liability and workers' compensation coverage, and pulls permits on any work that requires them. You can verify the license directly with the CSLB.
- Do you serve my part of San Diego County?
- We work across San Diego County — coastal, central, inland, East County and South Bay. Each area has its own soil, climate and permitting reality, which is why we publish neighborhood-level pages rather than one generic service area list.
