I called for a bid, based on Yelp rating. They charge $30 for an estimate that "supposedly" is credited toward your final bill if you use them..Personally, I don't think we should have to pay for an estimate that is going to bring them new business. read more

Paul Sarkis and his crew did an outstanding job at our home; on-time and on-budget. The project included removing some very thick old exposed aggregate concrete and replacing it with very nice stamped concrete - interesting color combination and pattern. The project also involved some stone over concrete - expertly completed. Paul was very helpful in choosing the colors and patterns for the stamped concrete that we liked and that went well with the area environment. He was willing to try something a little different during the pour, and it turned out great. If we ever have future work, I'll make only one call - to Paul. read more

I selected Alexander and Sons to do my patio cover because of all the positive reviews on Homeadvisor.com. On closer inspection of all the positive reviews they were on laying concrete and not building arbors. Paul (the owner) is a top notch guy that tries to do right by the customer, however I wish his work crew had the same skill set as Paul. Overall I was pleased by the design and the structure they built, but I ran into a few problems listed below: * The paint job on the arbor was poor, even bad. After they finished I went back and repainted the entire arbor because they missed too many spots and the paint on the treated posts was very poor. They did not take the time to paint in the pores of the wood so it looked spotty - you could still see the treated wood. * When I repainted the arbor I found that they left all the staples in the wood and painted over them. I had to go back in and remove all the staples and paint over them. * The workers had no clue how to work the chop saw to cut 45 degree angles for the footing and some of the cuts were not exactly straight. * Some of the wood used was visibly horrible. It looked like someone used wood putty to fill in cracks and some of the lumber was chewed up. If I had not complained to Paul, the worst of the wood would have ended up in the arbor, but Paul managed to replace two of the worst pieces. Some made it into the arbor. I already had an idea how I wanted the arbor, but Paul made my idea better with his suggestions. I'm glad I took his advice, even though it cost me more. The brick work where the posts were placed into the ground was OUTSTANDING. You could not tell where the old brick work was and where the replacement bricks were placed. Alexander and Sons was not the lowest nor the highest price, but rather on the higher end compared to the competition. August 31, 2015: Two years later...some of the wood has begun to show signs of splitting. Bottom line: Poor, poor quality lumber used (the worst) and poor craftsmanship. If I had to do it over again, I would definitely not use Alexander and Sons and I would NOT recommend them - at least on on arbors. read more

Alexander & Sons just finished a backyard stamped concrete work for me. Paul was very professional during the whole project and delivered on time. I am happy with the work and would gladly work Paul again. read more

Paul and his crew did a great job in redoing our driveway! We received so many compliments from the neighbors. Paul is very pleasant to work with. He is good at listening and providing his professional knowledge and expertise to work with us to reach a plan that we really loved! Paul's crew always arrived on time and did a good job clean-up afterwards. Paul also kindly helped me remove a couple of extra bushes in the front yard. There is one thing home owners may need to pay attention: in order to make changes to the curb (for us we don't have side walk, so it is only a thin line of curb), you need to get the city permit. That thin line of curb was also not included in the original contract. We did not know that. So if you want to make any changes to the curb, please plan ahead. Overall, we love the new driveway and are enjoying it everyday! Thanks, Paul! read more

They are very efficient and professional. Excellent communication throughout the project. Would work with them again in the future. Highly recommended! Thanks! read more

We hired Alexander & Sons to transform our front courtyard. Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with the process and the outcome. From day one, Paul was very easy to work with and understood what we were trying to accomplish. Every day throughout the project he spent a lot of time supervising his crew and inspecting their progress. The end result is a gorgeous courtyard, which includes a slate tile sidewalk, crushed granite patio area, plus new concrete along our driveway and a replaced portion of our front sidewalk. They also replaced our sprinkler valves and ran underground drainage pipes towards the street. I highly recommend Alexander & Sons, especially for projects where craftsmanship and style matter! read more

Paul recently installed a new stamped concrete patio in my back yard. He was very professional throughout the process - starting and finishing the job in exactly the time he told me. He was patient with my indecision over the color and the pattern of stamp, and gave me honest feedback on my ideas. The clean-up was good, and they were very careful not to damage my front lawn, which was was fairly new. I got three quotes, and Paul's price was in the middle - I decided to go with him because he came across as a trustworthy and decent guy, who also had years of experience. I am very pleased with how the whole process went, and with how the patio turned out. It has definitely exceeded my expectations in terms of how it looks - the color and texture are lovely. I would highly recommend Alexander and Sons. read more

We replaced plants in our front and back yard and added some lighting. Paul and his team were great to work with through the whole process. I would recommend them to any of my friends. read more

We had recently hired Alexander's and Sons to do our yard remodeling work. Paul was incredibly responsive and was personally present when the majority of the work was being done. The crew always cleaned up before they left for the day - which was very important to us with kids at home. Tony, from his crew, who took care of the landscaping was very attentive and made sure the plantings were done just the way we wanted it and as per design. The rains delayed the project a little but the work was complete in time for us to enjoy our yard and garden by the beginning of spring. We are very happy with the work and highly recommend Paul and his crew. read more

Paul and his crew did a wonderful job installing a driveway with concrete and brick. We love the outcome and really appreciate the extreme professional and accommodating manner that everyone exhibited. read more

Alexander and Sons replaced our old crumbling asphalt driveway with exposed aggregate concrete and brick trim. The results look great and really add to the appearance of our home. The crew always showed up when expected and on time. Paul reviewed the work with us as it progressed, and made sure we were completely satisfied with everything. The crew were polite, considerate, and always willing to answer questions or show us what they were working on. They are clearly proud of what they do. Highly recommended. read more

We had Alexander and Sons extend our backyard patio area, and it turned out great! We had existing stamped, colored concrete, but it was 15 years old. Since it was quite faded, it would have been difficult to match so we decided to tear out most of the existing and replace it with new. We did have to leave existing concrete on either end, that needed to be tied in to the new. Due to the pieces that were left in place, decisions about how the patio was to be banked were a challenge. After several brainstorming sessions, we came to a compromise proposal that looks really great now that it is done. Paul's crew was very easy to work with, cleaned up every day and were very efficient. it is clear that they know their jobs very well as the end product is outstanding. read more

We used Alexander & Sons for a major landscape project including two patios, 2 retaining walls, steps, tree trimming, and yard full of plaintings and watering system. Despite the challenges of working during the pandemic, Paul has maintained his good humor. He stopped by the job site each morning to discuss the details for day and responded to emails and phone calls almost immediately. We really appreciated this level of communication as it provided both peace of mind and an opportunity to discuss details. In several cases Paul's team mocked up options with wood so we could visualize how concrete would fit. Paul was also flexible about making changes to the plan. As with any job this large, with a plan as loose as ours, mistakes can happen. How a contractor responds to those is really the differentiator in my opinion---and in our case, mistakes were quickly fixed before any concrete was poured (again, the daily visits helped ensure that). Paul's team was responsive and respectful. They worked quickly and diligently cleaned up after themselves when the work was done. Overall, we are very happy with how our yard turned out. The retaining wall abutting the sidewalk and our entry stairs have received multiple compliments from neighbors. I would absolutely recommend Alexander & Sons for concrete and landscape work. read more

We turned to Alexander & Sons to redo our front yard--and they didn't disappoint. They removed a large area of ivy and replaced it with low-maintenance plants and flowers to create a beautiful garden. We also needed more efficient watering throughout the yard, which they provided with a brand-new irrigation system. Their skills in hardscape and brick design produced a wonderful brick pathway and front porch to replace our old cracked-concrete entryway. The manager and crew were extremely knowledgeable, worked incredibly hard, and completed everything on schedule. We were impressed with every part of their work and highly recommend them. read more

Paul and his team did a stamped concrete and landscaping project in our backyard. Paul is a very friendly and pleasant person. He communicated everything very clearly from start to finish, and is very organized. The team met all the milestones and the final deadline that was promised. Paul was very forthcoming in giving good suggestions and came up with a good design instead of just doing what was asked. We also changed our mind about the design a few times, and Paul was very patient throughout. He came home to take measurements twice, but charged us only for one visit. They even came on a Sunday afternoon because we wanted some changes before the concrete was poured on Monday morning. That being said, I think they are primarily concrete experts, and plumbing is not really their forte. While the concrete estimates were reasonable, we felt that the plumbing estimates were very high (more than double of other quotes we got). So we got most of our plumbing done through someone else. Overall we had a very pleasant experience with Paul and team. I would recommend Alexandar & Sons to anyone looking to do a concrete/landscaping project. And most important of all, we LOVE our new backyard. His guys did an amazing job! read more

I used this company to redo my front yard into a more drought-tolerant yard. Paul and his team were wonderful to work with. Paul was always on time, the estimate was well explained, and the work was completed quite quickly. Paul had a good eye for what would work well with my front yard.Overall, very, very happy with the results! read more

If you want beautiful workmanship, don't look farther than Paul and his crew. They are the best and a pleasure to work with. They did our driveway, courtyard, and pathways with exposed aggregate and bricks. We couldn't be happier with the results. Paul really listens, advises, and ensures that everything happens in a timely manner. read more

Alexander and sons have the best San Jose Landscaping Contractors and the best Stamped Concrete Contractors for me. Recently, I had them work on my front yard and back yard. The area was cleaner when it was done than it was before they started. They made sure to make everything clean and keep me informed about the entire process. Out of all the Landscaping Contractors in San Jose that I have used, I would recommend Alexander and Sons the most. They also have a showroom which helped me realized which stamped concrete was the best for me. Make sure to check out the showroom, it let's you see exactly what you're getting. read more

Just finished a total update: driveway, sideboard, backyard, garage floor. Paul brought in a real crew and they did a great job. Same pattern all the way around the house, looks fantastic. read more

I truly had a good experience with this company. Paul was courteous, very patient as I was figuring what I wanted on my driveway, and did what he said he would do. Lots of selections for Stamped concrete. I would highly recommend Alexander & Sons to do a good job. read more

$45 just for to come by and do an estimate for a simple job deserves a one star review. Within the past 12 months I've had one general, two HVAC, two plumbers, one electrician, three roofers, three fencers, one exterminator, four flooring come by to give estimates, and nobody charges. I don't even live far away from this business. I understand that people's time is valuable, but cost of doing and getting new business should not be on the customer, whose time is also valuable. read more

They charge $45 to get an estimate. They would not provide average per square foot pricing over the phone, so I don't know if their pricing was even in the ballpark. I did not bother to get a quote. read more

Paul and crew did a good job of installing a new driveway and front walkway bordered with brick at a property I manage in Saratoga. His estimate was neither the least or most, but he had several references in the area and was a businessman rather than a handshake contractor. The crew cut through the main water line that was installed higher in the ground than it should have been so not their fault, but he estimated 2X the cost to replace it properly than a plumber charged, so watch adding things on to your contract! Paul was efficient, checked the work repeatedly and was usually available by phone. I think he was professional, thorough and honest and would recommend him with the following comments: there is no "wiggle room" in his estimates even when adding on more work, and he can talk down to you a bit when you ask questions.. Judy T read more

We had Alexander and sons, Inc do a exposed aggregate driveway for us. Paul came out and worked through the design and gave good input based on his experience. He had a very creative solution to get around a problem with out brick planter. His estimate was detailed and stated exactly what would be done. With the estimate he supplied addresses of a number of jobs he did in the area so I could see them and talk to the people about their experience. After I agreed on the items in the contract, he started the job and completed it is less than a week. In my experience, once the sale is complete you never see the person who did the estimate and design again. This experience was very different. Paul was on site much of the time to supervise the workers. When he was not there, he could be reached by phone very quickly. He takes pride in his work and is easy to work with. IMPORTANT - understand and follow the concrete curing process. Many experts say newly poured concrete should be keep wet for a minimum of 3 days after pouring to avoid future cracking. Others say a much longer time period. read more

Paul has done two driveway projects for us over the years, the most recent in November. Each time, Paul showed up promptly to give an estimate and presented us with options. His contract is straightforward and he completed the work on time. We are very happy with Paul's work for both simple concrete projects and more involved stamping and masonry. read more

We hired Alexander and Sons to install concrete patio in the backyard. The overall experience was very pleasant. Paul has demonstrated a high standard of professionalism in providing quotes, addressing customer's concerns, fixing unexpected glitches, and most importantly getting the job done right! I would recommend their services. read more

Very professional work. Paul did a great job in our backyard. We were very happy with the result and his experience. We definitely recommend Paul! read more

We used Alexander and son to create a stamped concrete patio in our backyard. They did a fabulous job and were very professional. Paul (the owner) is very knowledgable and easy to work with. They gave a detailed fair quote and the timeline and budget did not change as the job progressed - can't beat that! read more

Paul came to our HOA rescue! He ultimately fixed a concrete curb & our HOA mailboxes that were the unfortunate victims of someone hitting them in a nearby parking lot. What was a 3 month long saga was resolved by Paul in 4 days!!! From the moment I contacted him he brought a level of professionalism, reliability & flexibility & this carried through the entire project. I would absolutely recommend Alexander & Sons. THANK YOU, Paul!!! read more

city repairs for sidewalk/curb/ gutter work per city personnel would be $1900. This company with the demo of approx. two 6x6 concrete slabs between the curb and gutter of additional work would be $4900. Don't waste the $45 fee just to come out for a bid. I can't attest to the quality of work but that this is a rip off for my elderly mother and VERY non competitive at twice what other contractors bid. read more

I didn't use this company eventually, but decided to give a 5 star review. Paul is very professional and give us a very good pricing for redoing our drive way and backyard, their price for concrete is great, but at the end we decide to use the paver stone. I will hire this company if I need any concrete job done in the future. read more

Alexander and Sons had previously done a great job putting in my neighbor s driveway. The quality of work they did, along with the high ratings on Angie s list, motivated me to hire them to redo my driveway (brushed and colored concrete driveway), decomposed granite pathways, and irrigation systems. I was/am very happy with their workmanship and timeliness. I would definitely hire them again for my next project. read more

Paul and his team did stamped concrete work for us in our backyard. They provide excellent service. They do what they say they will do. I highly recommend Alexander and sons for your next project. read more

This is actually my second review. Alexander & Sons did my driveway a couple of years ago. I gave them 5 stars then also. The are just finishing up my garage floor and walkway. Again, as stellar job. Cost effective, on time and expertly done. They even provided the nail si I could write in it! Use their service! read more

Paul was great to work with. We had some initial issues with our stamped concrete. We had some cracking and color issues but Paul was willing to come back and fix them. The backyard looks great and Paul clearly warranties his work. read more

I would highly recommend Alexander and Sons. They did 800 square feet of exposed aggregate patio and matched it very well to an existing patio. Paul was pleasant and very professional. We discussed my plan and he produced an estimate that took into effect all aspects of the job, the schedule and the payment. He also produced a list of similar jobs for reference. He and his team showed up on time and followed the plan exactly including grading an area full of tree roots. They kept the site clean each day. The result was very nice and the price was reasonable. I would use them again for any additional concrete work. read more

After reading reviews from customers, we decided to have Alexander & Sons do our backyard project. It was quite a project, but they did a very good job. We had a redwood deck removed and all the old concrete removed from a lower patio section. They installed pavers in these areas, built a BBQ kitchen to my design, an arbor, retaining walls, stairs, and put in 2 hidden gas valves under the pavers, which gives us a choice where we want to locate our fire pit. Alexander & Sons also installed a new lawn and sprinkler system. Paul was great to work with and made sure his workers stayed on task. He would stop by quite often and discuss any issues and give suggestions for options as the work progressed. His knowledge about the various codes is excellent and made sure I was satisfied with each part of the project. If we had to do it again, we would choose Alexander & Sons. read more

We hired Alexander and Sons to replace our very large and crumbling concrete driveway. We are very pleased with how the driveway came out and the performance of the crew. Paul came out each day and expected the work and gave us updates on what to expect next. The crew that did the job were amazing. They showed up on time, kept the site clean, and finished exactly when they said they would. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

We replaced our Front, Back Yard, and walkways, and I cant say enough good things about Paul and his crew. I had worked with two separate contractors before Alexander and Sons, with little satisfaction, even firing one of them, and deciding not to use the second due to poor and incomplete work, I looked around again, saw Alexander and Sons and gave them a call. Paul came as scheduled, knew business and contracts, was willing to work with me and all of the things I had in progress, and he also contributed his own ideas (pretty artistic and creative guy!). Their quote was reasonable and covered more scope for the same amount than the other two, so it was a better value from a cost perspective. Then their crews showed up, as scheduled, and like an army, just totally transformed the front and back yards, along with the walkways. Everything was done as they planned, done very well, exacting, and with an eye towards the aesthetics that we were trying to achieve. The results far exceeded what we had hoped for! Everyone of their team was a pleasure to work with, and are all craftsmen in their own right. Another point, they use real equipment as well, not just shovels and picks. When the landscapers tell you it is easier and cheaper to do it by hand, that is short for 'we don't have heavy tools' and the results will speak for themselves. These guys have the tools, the skills, and the sense of design to make your yard the best in the neighborhood. read more