Cali Life Concrete

(18 reviews)

I needed a concrete walkway installed in my side yard and made the right choice in Arias Concrete…read more Alvaro made the whole process simple and straightforward. His quote was detailed and fair. The work was scheduled quickly and questions answered promptly. On the day of the install, the crew worked very hard and efficiently to stay on schedule. Any complications or concerns were brought to my attention and I couldn't be happier on how everything came out. Beautiful new walkway. Professional work and results. Would highly recommend Arias Concrete.

Arias Concrete is top notch with customer service and the job they did on our concrete. We…read morecontacted Alvaro (owner) and he was quick to respond with a quote for our job. The price was within the range of other quotes as we always get 3 for any work we have done. Alvaro and his crew showed up on time and completed the job as agreed. They did an excellent job on our concrete with base rock, rebar & 4in thick concrete. He came back a few days later to remove the form boards and before he left, he was in the street sweeping up the concrete dust. Now that's service! From start to finish, he kept us informed via texts. He is bonded and insured and is very articulate (unlike others we interviewed). You get what you pay for. We will use Arias Concrete for all future jobs. We would rate him 10 stars if we could.

Sams Concrete Specials

(63 reviews)

Sam came over for an estimate on our very small concrete job…read more He was so courteous and helpful in every way describing the work to be done and how it would be taken care of. We decided to wait until our project involved a larger pour. Will not hesitate to contact him again in the future .

Sam and his crew did a great job! We had a slab of concrete with damage from tree roots. They came…read morein removed old concrete and tree roots, and poured new concrete in a few days time. They were polite and professional and offered a very fair price! Would 100% recommend Sam and his crew for any concrete work that you need!

Garcia Concrete And Excavating

4.2

(5 reviews)

We currently had someone come out to give us an estimate and was promised an email with pricing. I…read morecalled and left a message since we never heard back from them. I never got a response. Not a good way to start a relationship with new potential clients

Victor and his team really came to the rescue in our driveway project. We wanted to widen our…read moredriveway but there is a gas line and massive tree roots in the area that needed to be excavated. Due to the difficulty and risk involved for excavation, it was hard to find a contractor to take on the job but from my initial consult with Victor, him and his team noted their experience with these scenarios and he was confident they can do it in less than a day. On excavation day they brought the necessary equipment and tools and were very cautious about the gas pipe. They ended up finishing the job in less than a half day! To follow up, we realized we needed more excavation at the apron of the driveway and Victor again came to the rescue and excavated that for us a week later. I sincerely appreciate the time efficiency and skill that Victor and his team have in getting our excavation needs completed. I highly recommend Victor and his team and will always reach out to him first when we need more excavation for future projects. Thanks Victor!

Westcoast Hardscape

4.2

(35 reviews)

Our backyard was raised so we wanted to flatten it out in order to not have to have stairs. All…read morethe other contractors we spoke to said it could not be done or gave us a quote that made the dream impossible. However Michael readily agreed and gave us a fair quote. It took about a month longer than scheduled (like most projects) but everything was always communicated.

I hired Michael and his team for a large hardscape project. To his credit, he has at times gone…read moreabove and beyond -- for example, hauling away construction debris that wasn't his to keep the site clean. But in general, he has not been able to provide a crew that delivers work matching the quality you'd expect for the price. His crew frequently doesn't show up, and he often doesn't know where they are. When they are on site, they drink alcohol and smoke heavily. One day they appeared to have thrown a party, leaving food and beer bottles scattered across my yard for me to clean up. They've also taken items from the job site belonging to the homeowners and never replaced them. They've made decisions that put people's safety at risk, with no urgency to fix them. The main steps to my yard had to be redone because they were all different sizes and sloping down. Instead of making a plan to ensure a rapid repair, they tore up the stains and left the site a hazard. He then asked for payment for materials and tools to redo his mistakes. Michael doesn't seem to have real control over his crew and only shows up when an issue is escalated or when he needs payment. As homeowners, we shouldn't have to micromanage a contractor this closely just to know what his own crew is doing or when to expect them. On multiple occasions, his crew told him they were on site when they clearly were not. We have cameras. He also asked me to cover the cost of tools he should already have as a professional in this trade -- for instance, a wet stone-cutting tool to control concrete dust and protect his workers from inhaling it. Despite asking multiple times, his crew seemed resentful when I requested wet cuts, even for their safety. At this point, having already been paid roughly 90% of the total cost, it seems he doesn't have the funds left to finish the job and is now stuck. Like other reviewers here, I've been more than patient -- but this project is months overdue and still incomplete.

Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape

(308 reviews)

We recently completed a landscaping project that included a new front lawn, a backyard fire pit and…read morefire ring, an expanded planting area, and new irrigation in both the front and back yards. Overall, we are happy with the finished project. The fire pit and planting area turned out beautifully, and the lawn looks great. There were a few dead spots in the new grass, but the team returned and repaired them. There were a couple of details that did not fully meet our expectations. We had a propane box installed to supply the fire pit, and we were disappointed with the cover, which was made from only two large standard tiles and does not look as finished as we had hoped. We were also surprised that much of the irrigation system was installed using flexible tubing rather than Schedule 40 pipe that was trenched and buried. Since much of the tubing is covered only by bark, we are concerned it could be damaged as people walk through the area. That said, Nick did a good job helping us plan the project and was very responsive whenever we had questions or concerns. Despite a few areas that could have been handled differently, we are pleased with the overall outcome.

We worked with Vanessa Grimaldo on a renovation of our backyard in Berkeley. Vanessa and Black…read moreDiamond Paver Stones transformed our dilapidated, overgrown backyard by installing paver stones, synthetic grass, a proper drainage system, and a rebuilt staircase. The finished backyard looks excellent and the quality of the construction appears high. Vanessa specifically provided excellent, white-glove service throughout the entirety of the project and was super responsive to all of our communication. We did have a number of issues arise with the crew (mainly excessive dust seeping into our house and trash being left behind on the neighbor's property line), as well as the accounting department (an accidental attempt at overcharging us), but Vanessa always did an excellent job of troubleshooting these issues and helping to guide everybody towards a resolution. She also worked diligently on our backyard design and expertly guided us through several iterations and unexpected construction issues. I highly recommend working with Vanessa and Black Diamond Pavers.

Den Defenders

(40 reviews)

Wonderful service!! Pedro did a great job - our door looks beautiful- what a great business and…read moreservice! Highly recommend!

I'd like to share my great experience using Den Defenders, as I recently had a security door…read moreinstalled by them in November of 2024. When I began my search for a security door install company, it was quite difficult, because I live in Vallejo, and I didn't see many reputable options. I eventually stumbled upon Den Defenders during my search, and after doing some research on them, and seeing lots of positive reviews, I decided to call, and schedule an appointment with them. For my initial consultation appointment, I was set up with their awesome employee Mike Carson. Mike was the best to work with, as he was a very professional individual, who seemed quite knowledgeable about the products, and services that Den Defenders offered. Mike helped me find the perfect solution for my home, and family's needs, as we needed a door that would allow more airflow into Our home for the hot summers, while keeping out insects, and also being very secure, so that we can sleep without worry of any intruders entering our home. Mike recommended the Viewguard security door, as it appeared to meet all of my family's needs. After Mike educated us on the door, its quality, and its features, We were sold, so we ordered one, and set up an appointment for the install date. When it was install day, My family was very excited, because when we first seen the door, it looked like a very high-quality, and sturdy unit. The install took about a few hours, as my home needed some stucco modification for the door to fit, but the Den Defenders crew had all of the tools/ equipment to get the job done, and they even kept the area clean as they worked, which was a huge relief, and very professional on their part. I'd like to point out that I couldn't be more happier, and satisfied with my purchase, and I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the market for a high-quality security door installation. Before ending my review, I'd like to personally say a big thank you to Mike Carson for setting everything up, and ensuring a very satisfactory experience for me, and my family. I'd also like to thank the rest of the Den Defenders team for doing an exceptional job (I've included a picture in my review of the two crew members who did my install, and they were awesome, and very professional as well!). If I had to sum up my experience in a single phrase to promote the use of this company, I'd say that "The Den Defenders team delivers a quality product, and top-notch customer service." Thank you Den Defenders, on a job well done!

BDC Landscape

(21 reviews)

BDC Landscape did an incredible job on my backyard! My house was a new build and the backyard was…read morenothing but dirt and weeds when my family moved in. BDC Landscape came out and responded to my inquiry very quickly and were able to provide an estimate within 1 day. We did not have a design in place, however, the team was able to put together a simple, yet effective design of what my wife and I had envisioned. What was once just dirt, soon became a beautiful mix of pavers, artificial grass, lighting and retaining wall. The team worked quickly and efficiently and made sure to go over every detail to ensure it was to our liking. Andy was very knowledgeable and made sure our plan came to life. We now have a large paver area and concrete pad which fit our firepit and backyard furniture. Our kids now have a large area to grow into and play in for years to come. BDC Landscape was able to complete my backyard in such a quick turnaround that they were able to accomodate the front of the house as well. They added artifical grass, concrete steps and a concrete path for our trash bins. I am so happy with their work and how everything turned out, I can't say enough good things about BDC Landscape. They truly completed the final step of our forever home! I will definitely be reaching out for any future projects!

They did a fantastic job at a very competitive price. Almost 2000 sq feet of lawn for installation…read morein under 4 days including irrigation installation. They were nice enough to re-wire my existing sprinklers, move the old irrigation off to the side, add a spigot to it, and tighten up all the other irrigation lines all for no additional cost! Also, as a DIY person I appreciated them taking the time to show me how things work. Four weeks after installation the lawn looks amazing with no dead patches. I definitely recommend this crew and will be using them again for future projects.

Fresh Edge

(80 reviews)

Amazing service, great and honest people We will definitely…read morekeep in touch It was our first time trying fresh edge , and our expectations where exceeded.

When my mother passed away a few years ago I hired Fresh Edge to clean up all the leaves &…read moreperiodically spray for weeds. There were no lawns to mow. They started out great. Than they started skipping weeks. Im guessing they figured out the house was vacant & no one would notice. But we were there regularly in the evenings & weekends cleaning & painting to get the house ready to sell. I had to call him more & more about them skipping visits. I finally had it when I went to the house & the yard & sidewalks were blanketed with leaves. I called Aldo & told him his crew no showed yet again. He lied & said yes they did that he was even with them. Not only was it obvious they hadnt, the green wasted cans were empty & we checked the security camaras. It was a flat out lie. Not once did he call & say we missed this week etc. He was expecting to get paid for work they never did. My brother & I were grieving, both working full time jobs & trying to fix up the house. The last thing we needed was to have to do the yards also. But since Aldo was flaking & dishonest we had to take care of the yards ourselves. Save your money & find a more reliable & reputable company.

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(50 reviews)

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