Business Background
Phases And Trades is a full-service masonry, landscaping, and painting contractor serving San Diego. We address common local challenges like plant heat stress and tree root damage by providing integrated solutions. Our services include drought-tolerant landscape design and irrigation construction to protect plants, as well as expert concrete and retaining wall installation to manage root systems and prevent damage to driveways and walkways. From repairing heat-cracked masonry to painting sun-exposed exteriors, we help San Diego homeowners maintain and enhance their property's value and resilience against our unique climate. We handle every phase of your project, ensuring quality craftsmanship from design to completion.
Q&A
How can landscaping help with plant heat stress in San Diego?
Our landscape design and irrigation construction services focus on creating drought-tolerant gardens with efficient watering systems. We select native and adapted plants that thrive in our climate and install smart irrigation to deliver water directly to roots, reducing evaporation and stress. Proper greenscape construction also provides strategic shading to protect more sensitive plants.
Can tree root damage be fixed without removing the tree?
Yes, often it can. Our specialty is constructing or repairing retaining walls and hardscapes to manage root systems. We can install a new retaining wall or repair a damaged one to redirect roots away from your lawn or driveway. For walkways and patios, we use construction techniques and materials that allow for root growth without causing upheaval, preserving your beautiful trees.
What's the benefit of using one company for both masonry and landscaping?
In San Diego, issues like root damage or soil shift affect both hardscapes and plants. As a single team handling masonry/concrete and landscaping, we ensure solutions are integrated. For example, when we build a patio, we simultaneously plan for proper drainage and root barriers in the surrounding landscape. This coordinated approach prevents future problems and creates a more durable, cohesive outdoor living space.
Main Services
- Exterior wall construction
- Gardening
- Interior wall construction
- Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation
- Landscape maintenance
- Construction or installation
- Exterior painting
- Irrigation construction















