I did not work with Jeff directly but my fiancé did and this is what he had to say about Jeff and…read morehis team. "It was a pleasure doing business with Arellano Masonry. Jeff and his team were very professional and organized through the entire project. Jeff was upfront with the options and cost and took the time to answer my questions before and during the construction of my new block wall. The wall came out great and I'm confident that it will stand the test of time. I would not hesitate to recommend Arellano Masonry to anyone needing any masonry work on their property. My neighbors and I are so happy with the look of our new wall! Thank you Jeff and Team!"

Highly recommend Jeff and his crew at Arellano Masonry. We initially contacted him to do a low…read morebrick wall/ fence in our front yard, but have called him back twice for other projects, a block wall and a decorative brick grotto. Jeff is very responsive and great to work with. We've received so many compliments and inquiries from passersby on their work! We're looking forward to calling Arellano Masonry again for our next project.

American Masonry exceeded our expectations from start to finish. We expanded our inner wall to…read morereclaim additional ground for planting, and after contacting several masonry companies, Jaime was the only one who answered promptly. His responsiveness, professionalism, and competitive pricing made the choice easy. Throughout the project, Jaime kept us informed at every stage and delivered excellent workmanship. He even went above and beyond by helping us secure free fill dirt to level the newly reclaimed area with our existing yard. If you want reliable service, fair pricing, and quality results, American Masonry is the company to call. Jaime earns our highest recommendation.

Amazing work on my block wall. The final result was exactly as described and quoted and, finished…read morethe job when promised. Great crew. I highly recommend American Masonry.

Bruce and his team did an excellent job. Bruce's scope consisted of a complete redo of my entire…read morefront yard, back yard, driveway, pavers, borders, and drainage. I hired the landscape contractor separately but Bruce was very good about coordinating with them. Prior to starting the project, I spent more than a year drawing up plans and interviewing contractors. I made the right call by hiring Bruce. He and his team did an excellent job. His right hand men were Chilo and George who were well equipped for this project. Bruce was onsite nearly every day for three months. Bruce was prompt and very responsive to all my questions. In the end, my wife and I were thrilled with how everything turned out.

Bruce and his team were exceptional. Bruce was on site every day to review the current status of…read morethe project. His foreman was excellent and was very collaborative in explaining any necessary changes required on the job site. Bruce's crew was incredibly hard-working and professional. They cleaned up the job site every day to minimize the dust from the masonry work. The quality of their work was exceptional and exactly what I was expecting. I would highly recommend them.

Lyle was very easy to work with. We had a small project, about a 100 square foot area that we had a…read moretree removed and the stump ground. Lyle listened to what we like and wanted to accomplish, adding suggestions that we liked. Project started the next day and finished! Everything went smoothly.

Great ongoing service after an excellent make-over of our yard! Lyle is wonderful to work with.read more

It was always a dream of ours to own a pool. After having gotten quotes and design ideas from a few…read moredifferent pool contractors and construction outfits, we were left feeling as if our dream would never be fully realized. None of the mockups we were shown looked aesthetically-pleasing or felt like they were "us." All that changed when we contacted Swink's Creations. From the moment we met Mark, he seemed to understand what we were after, taking into consideration our needs (handicap-accessible) and specific desires (baja shelf, water feature, free-form pool shape). Chris helped us choose tile, rock and concrete that would best compliment our existing backyard and porch, and Blaise was instrumental in making sure everything was to our specifications, from the placement of handrails to depth of the shelf, and bringing things to code in terms of updating gates and fences. Cesar was our point of contact throughout the process, and he kept us updated every step of the way, so we never had to wonder where we were at in the project. Any questions we had were answered promptly. The team operated quickly and efficiently, and cleaned up after each day's work was completed. They treated our property like it was their own. Angel, Renee, Angela and everyone in the Swink's office were professional and welcoming, and we really felt taken care of. The project was started in mid-August and we were enjoying our gorgeous hot tub, pool and fire pit by Veteran's Day; at least a month ahead of schedule! We just cannot recommend Swink's Creations highly enough. Their prices are somewhat higher than most of their competitors, but the care with which they work and custom beauty they bring to their projects is worth the cost.

Swinks did a fantastic job. Every single thing went smoothly and came out better than I expected…read more Their pricing was in line with other professional landscapes I received estimates from. But swinks responsiveness and professionalism gave them the edge. They worked with me and my limited budget. If I had the ability I would have them do a heck of a lot more work around the house, they are that good. Thanks to Carl and the team at swinks for everything. What lead me to Swinks: I tried to take shortcuts to save money by using local gardeners but ended up getting the short end of the stick. The local gardener I used was one that my neighbors use for their weekly maintenance. The guy talked a long game but in the end lied and cheated. The moral of the story: Hire a professional the first time you'll end up saving money!

I had an excellent experience working with Miguel and his crew from MAD Concrete from start to…read morefinish. They were professional, hardworking, reliable, and communicative throughout the entire process. The team maintained a clean and organized job site and executed the work with great attention to detail. Scope of Work: Demo existing concrete that was being uplifted by the trees rootball and re-poured concrete while expanding the size of the trees planter. As a landscape designer, it's essential to partner with top-notch contractors, and Miguel's team exceeded expectations. Both my client and I were extremely pleased with the quality of their work and the way the project was handled from beginning to end. I highly recommend Miguel and MAD Concrete to anyone looking for quality concrete work. I'll definitely be partnering with Miguel again on future projects. - Patrick Moreno, Landridge Designs

Miguel at Mad Concrete is the real deal! He was exactly the guy we were hoping to…read morefind--professional, creative, and a problem-solver extraordinaire. From tricky issues like what to do with our water heater to some unexpected stucco challenges, Miguel came up with solutions that were both practical and innovative. Beyond his skills, Miguel is just a genuinely great guy. At one point, he paused our meeting to take a call from his five-year-old on an Apple Watch (rad dad moment!). Great value for the quote he gave us too. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. If you're looking for someone who knows their stuff and brings a little personality to the job, Miguel's your guy!

These are the guys, absolutely amazing from start to finish. They replaced my driveway with pavers…read moreand exceeded my expectations (which never happens). Evergreen was fast, expert, thorough and flexible. I am really impressed at how they had each step planned out and prepped for the next. Pavers were installed perfectly. 6 Stars!!

I got 3 estimates for my front yard landscaping. We wanted some turf to replace our old (mostly…read moredead) grass, pavers and some new plants to punctuate. Garret came in slightly under the others - and actually was able to do a little more within my budget than the other options! We also love that when he came out, he actually had sample grasses for us to pick from on the spot and a booklet of all the paver options, so it was easy to visualize the end result. He also gave me a much better warranty on the work he did than anyone else. The team worked fast and efficiently. And once they started, they finished within a week. And when it was done, they let me keep the excess materials, in case we ever need repairs down the line. Highly recommend!

My wife and I recently bought a fixer-upper house to call our forever home, and we quickly realized…read morethat the shared wood fence along our property line had been neglected for decades. After looking into replacement options such as wood and vinyl, we decided to invest in a slumpstone wall for its lack of maintenance required and longevity. After consulting with several local masonry contractors, we chose CPF Masonry and it was a great decision! We valued Pat's extensive knowledge of the requirements for a structural wall and their pricing was highly competitive. Pat also demonstrated extreme patience with us during a lengthy pre-construction phase as we were dealing with a difficult neighbor for the project. CPF Masonry managed the entire project from start to finish: tearing down and hauling away the old wooden fence, building the new stone wall, and helping with the cleanup afterwards. The final product looks absolutely phenomenal and completely transformed the aesthetic of our backyard. If you are looking for an honest, highly skilled, and completely reliable masonry team in the Thousand Oaks and Ventura County area, I cannot recommend Pat and the CPF Masonry crew enough!

Pat Flaherty and CPF Masonry are the ABSOLUTE BEST! They show up on time, are appropriately priced…read morefor the services they provide, stay within budget, keep a clean job site and are always on schedule. The work they do is flawless - perfectly done every time. Pat is a true pro - friendly and reasonable with a wealth of knowledge. They have done two projects for us - adding a section on the top of an existing brick wall and extending our patio to fill in a planter where a tree died. Their work speaks for itself. We love CPF and are always thinking of the next project for them!