I needed a hardscaper for a new driveway, sidewalk and back patio steps. When I met Paul from Alexander & Sons, I knew intuitively without question he is the kind of high quality vendor that I seek out. He was thorough, detailed, creative, conscientious and he truly listened - to my goals, likes/dislikes, and concerns. He provided me with recommendations across all 3 work areas that took into account the needs and special considerations for each location. He worked to ensure that we had a good strategy for redirecting water from the downspout to the patio and for redirecting water via a small 'channel' parallel to the driveway to allow for better water management. Being a highly visual person, I also found their showroom very helpful in choosing colors and patterns for the stamped concrete finish. In preparation and execution, Paul and the team took great care planning out each phase, protecting my new glass garage door and fixing a small nick on the house during the cement pour. He also personally adjusted the patio downspout, intentionally going out of his way with a plan to avoid creating unnecessary holes in the new siding. He also helped me anticipate and plan for mail and other deliveries during the time the walkway would be off-limits. He also worked well with my neighbor to plan for and to gain access to the garage each day in my absence. He regularly sent pictures and text updates. All of this because he is thorough, creative, conscientious, detailed and seems to sincerely care about his clients. The result: Exactly what I had hoped, delivered on time, with quality, care and with consideration for my schedule and the well-being of my home. Paul delivered to his word. I would hire Paul and the Alexander & Sons team again for any hardscaping in the future. read more

Alexander & Sons - New stamped concrete driveway - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Campbell, California

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Alexander & Sons gave us a quote to replace our driveway and side walkway at our Saratoga house. Paul was responsive (he contacted me to confirm our meeting), showed up on time, clearly understood what we wanted to do and made suggestions and he was familiar with requirements from the township. read more

We've contracted with Alexander and Sons for several HOA projects over the last 12 years. Paul's crew does a great job.

We just finished a big project with Alexander & Sons and highly recommend them. They handled a complex demo, new fences, extensive hardscaping and landscaping, irrigation, and a dog-friendly turf area. I feel like I felt when we finally found an honest, reliable auto shop for our cars. Paul and his crew are all kind and talented, and we had no surprises or crazy change orders. A refreshing change from others we've enountered in the area. We have already recommended Alexander & Sons to friends and neighbors. Oh, and they were far less expensive than others had quoted us. read more

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Great, professional, prompt, and fair pricing. I would definitely work with them again. I had three bids on a small patio, sidewalk, and driveway extension for parking. His was hands down the best and his work reflects why he has been in business so long. It looks great! read more

When I mentioned that this was a rather small job, their response was they will only do large projects. They then responded that I was the one who didn't want them to come out, when I posted a review. Totally untrue, but that's ok. If you have a large project, they may be good. I have no idea. Obviously not hiring them. read more

Paul and Alexander & Sons recently completed a significant landscaping project at two apartment buildings we manage. The project involved a complete demolition and installation of a new landscaping system (weed-block, irrigation, plants, and mulch). Throughout the process, Paul demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication, always prioritizing our satisfaction and offering valuable insights to enhance the final outcome. He excelled in communication, keeping us informed every step of the way, and went the extra mile to ensure things were done right, never compromising on quality. Another great thing about working with Paul was that he didn't just tell us to do things one, instead he explained how things should be done and explained his reasoning behind his recommendations so that we could collaborate on making a final decision and also be educated. Thanks to Alexander & Sons' expertise and hard work, the final result exceeded our expectations, with aesthetically pleasing and functional landscaping systems. If you're seeking a reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated landscaping contractor, I'd strongly suggest you consider Paul and Alexander & Sons. read more

This is our second project we Completed with Paul And Alexander & sons. They did a real great job. Their attention to details is unmatched. Paul gives a fair quote and informs you in advance if Additional work is needed. The team sticks to a timeline. Overall had a great experience read more

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We love our new backyard and front entry way! Paul and his team at Anderson & Sons took a blank back yard (nothing but dirt) and transformed it into a beautiful and livable space for us. They also revamped our crowded front entry way (too many bushes and a not-so-easy-to-walk-on pathway and landing to the door) into a open and airy mini garden leading to the home. We couldn't be more pleased! Throughout the process, Paul was very communicative and quickly responded to our inquiries. There was a lot of old concrete in both the front and back yard for them to demo and haul away before framing and pouring all new concrete (stamped and brushed) in both yards for the patio, walkways, and fire pit area. New tile work on the front porch, trees, bushes, lighting, and a drip system. Anderson & Sons did it all. As with any large project, there were a few minor hiccups along the way - mostly having to do with unanticipated discoveries during construction. Also, dealing with the city to coordinate the gas line for our fire pit as well as the utility companies required a bit of effort on our part, but it was a small time-price to pay for the end result. Anderson & Sons is not the least expensive of the landscaping companies out there and we did end up spending a little more than we had originally anticipated, but the cost overruns were largely due to changes and additions we made during implementation. Their GC Paul Sarkis is a great guy, ensures everyone is on the same page when it comes to implementing the plan, and keeps you informed as to the progress of the project and any adjustments that may arise along they way. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and stopped by the job site nearly every day to oversee the progress and talk to us to ensure everything was going according to our liking. All in all, their work is superb and our yards turned out beautifully. I would highly recommend Anderson & Sons. read more

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We had an old arbor on our patio removed and a new one built by Alexander and Sons. Paul's attention to detail on the project and the quality, care and attention to detail of the construction work was superb. We are extremely pleased with the finished project. read more

We hired Alexander and Sons to work on our backyard. Among the contractors we asked for estimates on the job, Paul was the only one to ask moving of the shed to make room to use drive heavy equipment into the backyard. This showed to me that Paul was a problem solver and was willing to propose unique solutions through issues. The plan was to demo the backyard, install pavers for a patio on one side and concrete on the other side of the backyard and artificial turf in between the patio and concrete area. Though they don't work with artificial turf, these guys were happy to help prepare the artificial turf section.  For the patio section, these guys did a really good job with the pavers and even poured the base and brackets for a pergola. The pergola we did ourselves but we're very happy with the preparations these guys did to allow us to complete our backyard project.  The project went over the estimated price as there's always unforeseen circumstances especially for a 60+ year old home, but Paul was upfront with what needed to be done and provided reasonable prices for the work.  All in all, the whole family is very happy with our backyard and the kids have a whole backyard they can safely play in and that makes this all worth it. Will be happy to work with these guys again. read more

The rep examined our property, Talked through several suggestions and a few days later presented a quote for landscaping It was very obvious that he was knowledgeable and experienced. His quote was significantly higher than anticipated. We have postponed re-examining our needs until at least mid-summer. read more

We are so happy with the result!! I created a design and Paul made it a reality. I got 3 quotes and chose Alexander and Sons because of the communication, transparency, and my gut told me to go with them. There were a couple added charges on top of the final quote, which was expected and budgeted for. They finished earlier than estimated, which was great!!! We now get to enjoy our outdoor space. read more

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Paul's very knowledgeable on concrete and landscaping. He knows what needs to be done to make things right and his quote to the projects are good. He is not the cheapest, but he is not the most expensive, and the quality of the work is good. He also treats his crew well, so they want to keep working with him and do a good job at your site. read more

Our family is very pleased with the work done by Alexander and Sons. They completed a beautiful full landscape redesign and implementation at our home. This included all steps of the project including concept, design, preparation, demolition of existing concrete (patio, driveway, etc.) and all steps of the new project. This was an extensive project. We were kept informed regularly of the status, next steps, and any decisions required. Workers arrived on time, were well-mannered, performed their work well and in the time specified. The job site was well-organized and kept clean. We enjoyed working with the team and are thrilled with the results which fully met our expectations. We now have a very pleasant garden and yard to enjoy with family and friends and are happy to recommend Alexander and Sons. read more

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Alexander and Sons replaced our driveway and sidewalk. One of the reasons I went with this company is that Paul is very easy to talk to, His crew are always very friendly and professional. It was very easy to make suggestions and to plan how things should be laid out. They also put in a new retaining wall and a wheelchair ramp. All of their work look great. I am very happy with the results. read more

I have worked with several contractors over the years to do various projects on our home in Campbell, but have to say without a doubt that Paul and his team are some of the best I have had the privilege to work with. He has a strong attention to detail, goes above and beyond to service his customers and was very transparent about hidden costs in the design of our backyard. Paul's crews were timely, efficient, and when we ran into issues (who doesn't during a home improvement project) Paul stepped in and remedied the situations quickly and guarantees his work. I would highly recommend Alexander & Sons to anyone considering a landscaping project (big or small) - Paul's team turned our dreary back yard into an oasis in a matter of a few short weeks and we are super grateful for his team's hard work! read more

Paul was great and responsive when I needed to update the backyard to make it more drought tolerant. He came by and worked with our existing backyward driveway/walkway and made sure the new patio's color and shape matched what was there before. His crew was always on time, neat, and extremely fast workers. Results were great. read more

We hired Alexander and Sons to revamp our backyard, including sections with stamped concrete, a lawn area, a play area, a pergola and some planter areas. Throughout the evaluation process, Paul was very responsive to questions and provided recommendations based on his experience. We also went to his showroom to pick out materials and had the option to hire a designer but ultimately went with our simple design. Throughout the construction the crew always arrived and left on time, and we could see the attention to detail they had. With large projects like this there is bound to be new discoveries, Paul was always upfront about them and presented options with various costs for us to choose from. In the end the project was completed on time according to our specifications. Even though they were not the least expensive company we had talked to, we had confidence in him based on the quality of his work and his extensive experience in the business. On top of that, Paul would always keep us informed on progress, was humorous and easy to work with, which lowered the stress level with large projects like this. My family, especially the kids, are now loving the new backyard, which turned out beautifully. We would highly recommend Paul and definitely hire him again for other projects in the future! read more

Paul and his team were fantastic to work with. They did an amazing job in our backyard which was literally weeds all over. They removed a lot of dirt, graded the areas and then put new lawn with sprinkler. They also did build a new raised patio with tiles as well as a beautiful flagstone pathway. Overall very impressed with the workmanship. Would recommend to everyone looking for backyard work. read more

Very pleased with the job that Paul and team did! They installed a new driveway with stamped concrete and a curvy brick path (see photo). It has gotten so many compliments from neighbors and complete strangers! The demo and concrete were done in just a few days. The herringbone brickwork took quite a bit longer, but was totally worth it. Everyone was very professional, and Paul was especially responsive by email and phone. One hiccup was that the water main was broken in the demo because it was directly beneath the old concrete, instead of a foot or so below. No problem. Paul had a plumbing team out the same day and got the water back on by evening. And the water main needed to be upgraded to copper anyway. Would definitely hire Paul and company again! read more

Alexander & Sons - Very pleased with stamped concrete (stone grey, Roman slate) driveway and herringbone brick path! - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Campbell, California

We had Paul and his crew redo our backyard. They demo'd old concrete, lawn, and irrigation, graded, then installed a 2' retaining wall, concrete walkways, a new lawn and a new 5 zone irrigation system, put down bark, and planted our trees for us. We're happy with the work and we love our new backyard. Paul's good to work with overall - he's helped us with the design and advised on materials, and he's been readily available by phone and e-mail, even weeks after the work has been completed and fully paid for. There were a few misunderstanding and mix-ups along the way, but all were resolved to our satisfaction. The only downside is that Alexander & Sons came in on the more expensive side, but the quality of the work makes up for it. read more

We had Paul redo two of our aging retaining walls. After a very clear estimating/proposal process during which Paul answered any questions we had, he was always available during construction. In fact, he showed up onsite most mornings when work was being done to check on things and talk over progress. Anytime something would come up, Paul made sure we discussed it and found the best path forward. He managed getting materials up our hill in the mountains (no easy feat) and made several adjustments to changing conditions soft wrist, rain, etc.) His crew worked hard each and always cleaned up after they were done. The end result is two great looking walls that should stand firm for many years to come. Great crew & great work. read more

Alexander & Sons - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Campbell, California

Paul has done two separate projects for us and we have been pleased with the results both times. He was very helpful in reviewing our request and making suggestions for how we could improve our ideas. His team was prompt, professional, and did quality work. I would highly recommend Alexander and Sons. read more

This is an updated review as I hired Paul and his crew to do a second project on my backyard patio. I reached out to Paul again to add more concrete square footage to my back patio (I probably should have had them do this during our first job!) and lay stone pavers. I wasn't the most timely with my requests as I had a tight deadline. Paul was willing to work his magic and try as best he could to coordinate his crew to meet my timeline and work around our other patio contractors. He was extremely timely with his communication as expected and was patient with me as I tried to work around a not so organized contractor. The patio came out beautiful and I've received so many compliments. Each day, Paul's crew was on time, cleaned up and worked hard to complete the job well. Any future project (probably my front walkway next) I will not hesitate to hire Alexander and Sons. read more

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Paul and his crew did a great job with our whole landscape project. They laid pavers, did planting, drip system, and lighting. It was a big job. They were professional and always on time. The result was perfect. read more

Paul and his team took my sketch of a raised grass area, stamped walkway and rolling hills with flowers and implemented it to perfection! Paul was one of three contractors I received quotes from but I went with Paul because his quote was reasonable, he had an office where I could see samples of concrete and colors and because he is reliable and dependable. One of the contractors I had contacted never even sent back a quote! My front yard looks so good my neighbors come over to compliment the work and a person drove by in their car and gave me a thumbs up! It truly is beautiful. I love the bull-nose brick which makes the raised barrier pop with color! The stamped walkway is very elegant and the rolling hills with flowers bring it all together. If you want your vision to come to life, I recommend you hire Paul as your landscaper. read more

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First class work done to build a flight of outdoor steps to blend in with our existing stonework. The results were a perfect match! Totally professional team that had great ideas on design as well as executing flawlessly. I couldn't be happier with the result - thank you! read more

Paul and his team re-did our back patio and ripped out a lot of old concrete sidewalks that were in our backyard. The patio is beautiful and we are really happy with it. The sidewalk that he replaced on the side of our house is also very nice. Communication with Paul was pretty good overall-he always showed up when he said he was going to show up or let us know if he needed to re-schedule, which is pretty rare as far as contractors go. We had a couple of small misunderstandings about the project, but he always made the effort to make sure we were happy in the end. The showroom hours that are here on Yelp are not accurate-I went over there a couple of times during the "open" time listed and nobody was there. The only way to get a hold of Paul was to call the number of the showroom and he did not usually answer, so there is a bit of a delay there as well. But it's nice to be able to see the colors, designs and various materials of what he has to offer there, and as a bonus for those who have kids like I do, there are toys there for them to play with while the parents check out the options. read more

Beware, they nickel & dime you by charging a $30 fee to inspect the potential job. Definitely a deal breaker.

I've had Alexander and Sons do many projects at my house. Paul is great to work with. He finds creative solutions. He poured a base for my spa, redid the lawn, did landscaping work related to a new gas line, did electrical work for a BBQ island, repaired my fence, installed new plants, and a number of other small jobs. I'm so glad to have found a landscaper who does good work and that I can trust to get the job done. read more

Had Paul and crew come out to apply a fresh coat of sealer on all the stamped concreted they poured for me several years ago. The concrete has held up really well and this new coat of sealer made it shine again. Thank you! read more

Paul and his team did an excellent job installing a new stamped concrete driveway. Paul was always on top of the project, and made sure that all details were taken care of. I highly recommend them. You get peace of mine for the value of the job. read more

My wife and I hired Alexander and Sons to build us our dream backyard in our new home. Paul came out to look at our yard of dirt and worked with us to come up with a backyard design that includes a stamped concrete patio and walkways on both sides of the house, grass with sprinklers, drippers, and we even had them extend the width of our driveway by a few feet on each side. We also upgraded our drainage to hard pvc since the solution that the builder included with our home seemed like it was just enough to pass inspection but iffy for a long term solution. He even facilitated planting a few trees for us as well as some plants and my wife and I purchased on our own. The price came out similar to what other contractors quoted us but we decided to go with Alexander and sons because Paul just seemed tuned into what we wanted and exuded a confidence that we didn't get from the others. He also had some great ideas that we previously hadn't even thought of that ended up making all the difference with the end result. His crew was fantastic and they were all business. From the moment they got there in the morning until the end of the day, they were all about getting the job done. Paul was there every step of the way keeping me updated and informed and making himself available anytime for questions. The communication is really greater than I expected from a contractor as he is extremely responsive via phone or email. I have received a ton of compliments on the work they did and I would definitely hire them again without question. read more

We had Alexander & Sons completely redo our driveway and back patio. In addition, they installed a side driveway and small wall for our brand new fence. They were extremely detail oriented and helped us plan/design the entire way. Paul and his team were always on time and extremely professional. They even worked closely with our fencing contractor to give us the best product possible. Highly recommend Alexander & Sons. Any future landscaping work, they will certainly be our first call! thanks again Alexander & Sons we truly appreciate all your hard work. read more

Paul and his team are simply incredible! We hired them to do our front yard and backyard landscape and hardscape. They did a fantastic job and the makeover exceeded our expectations. We specifically loved the concrete and stone work done with great precision. They accommodated all our requests and finished the job on time. We would highly recommend Paul and his team if you're looking for professional high quality hardscape and landscape. read more

I contacted A & S via yelp and Paul responded same day and came to give a quote the next day, for our backyard concrete patio demo and redo as well as a cement pathway for the side of our house. I received 3 quotes. A & S was the most expensive but after reading sketchy stuff on the CSLB about the other contractors , I thought the higher price was worth it. It was a good choice. Paul and his crew came on schedule and did a very nice job. What I liked about Paul is that he is patient when I was trying to decide what to do on a limited budget. I will definitely be calling him again for our future landscaping projects. read more

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Paul and his team did a wonderful job installing our pavers and updating our retaining wall. Paul was very helpful, knowledgable, and best of all a good listener. He was there from the start to the finish explaining every detail. His team was awesome, always on time, and finished the job exactly when they said they would. Our backyard looks amazing thanks to Paul and his team! read more

Paul Sarkis and his crew did a wonderful job replacing the concrete driveway and front entry paths to my duplex. His work was professional, spotless, efficient, and prompt and he was able to complete additional requests such as repair on the brick masonry fascia. Importantly for me, he showed great patience and flexibility in the timing of the work as there were many other contractors and factors in the timeline. Highly recommend! read more

We contracted with Alexander and Sons for the installation of a new pool deck and pergola to replace damaged and outdated same. The work was performed entirely to our satisfaction, according to contract and in a timely fashion. I recommend Alexander and Sons without hesitation. Specifically: A well stocked showroom was helpful with design consultations and material selection. Paul Sarkis is very knowledgeable and guided us expertly through the many different choices. Samples were made available to confirm our choices on location. Last minute changes in design (from tweaking the contours here and there to more substantial scope changes) were accommodated without any problem. Project execution. In addition to Alexander and Sons, this project involved a pool contractor. Schedules had to mesh and timelines adhered to. Unlike the pool contractor, Alexander and Sons didn't miss a single promised completion date. Quality of the work. Alexander and Sons employs very capable crafts people to obtain the best possible results. Excellent stone work (both concrete and natural stone) and outstandingly good carpentry (pergola). Pricing of the entire package is somewhere in the middle. Alexander isn't the low bidder and by no means the highest. Considering the scope of work and quality delivered I'd say that the pricing was very fair and competitive. read more