Mata and his crew did a great job replacing cracked and broken old concrete around our Berkeley…read morehome. Easy to work with and fair.

I would have given ZERO stars. Don't trust their overall YELP rating. I made that mistake. I feel…read morethe finished work (driveway, pathways, and wall) are reasonably acceptable. This is ONLY because we checked daily work and instructed them to fix mistakes and sloppy work. They spent a lot of their time redoing what should have been completed right the first time. Daily progress (or lack there of) showed us that the owner/project manager (Tevita/Mata) is not a good project manager nor that he gave his crew clear direction on this project. The process after contract signing was horrible...not at all professional. The project took much longer than Tevita initially quoted (over 2 months vs the 2 weeks he originally told us). This resulted in change orders and cost overruns. He also tried to charge me to fix their breakage/mistakes/errors (e.g., fixing the sidewalk his workers broke). His crew was not respectful of our property (we had to live with their mess...it's not a vacant lot). They did not regularly clean up the work site nor organize equipment and materials left onsite. Seeing their lunch garbage (cans, bottles, wrappers, etc.) at the end of their workday was common. This continued even after repeated complaints to Tevita and to his crew. No one on site could to provide straight answers as to that day's work or when specific project goals would be completed. Whenever I would spoke with him, Tevita made excuses, provided misinformation, denied deliverables he previously promised, and deflected from answering direct questions. He has a habit of talking over the customer when asked questions he doesn't like. On at least one occasion, he raised his voice and started yelling to avoid answering questions. If it was not in writing, he'd say it wasn't what we discussed. I have never had such issues when working with professional/reputable companies. Tevita and his crew failed to meet every single deliverable date he set. I found him very difficult to work with. I feel that he does not show proper respect to the customer. Instead he appears to think that the customer, the person paying him, should accept subpar work. I suspect that he may also not fully understand the processes involved with the work being performed. I feel that Tevita and Lamata Concrete are not professional. They didn't use professional equipment and they didn't manage the job site or their onsite work time professionally. Their workers typically started late morning and were gone by early afternoon. Lamata Concrete has major logistical problems. They couldn't get an adequately-sized crew or required materials to the job site at the start of any given day, typically interrupting workflow for hours to go fetch supplies. Had they staged materials and tools at the worksite (where there was ample area to store all materials needed for the entire project) and had his crew worked a full 8 hours per day at the job site, I believe they could have finished weeks ago. They are SLOW...3 weeks for a stamped concrete driveway and pathways. I definitely CANNOT recommend them for a cinder block wall. It took way too long (over 2 months) to complete. I feel like they have never built this type of wall. I regret hiring Lamata Concrete. I CANNOT recommend Lamata Concrete nor would I use them again. They were such a hassle to work with compared to the many other professional/reputable companies I have hired. My opinion...take their negative YELP reviews seriously and ask for references and talk to those references. Tevita's response is a great example of how he makes excuses, provides misinformation, denies promised deliverables, and deflects from addressing the real issue. I find it a bit childish and very unprofessional.

The foundation of my ancient garage needed a lot of work…read more It was tempting to think I could do it myself but the area was just too large and I knew it really needed the professional touch. After reading all the positive reviews, I called Leyva Concrete and spoke with Alfredo. He came out, looked at the space and we talked through the process. I made adjustments to the original scope of work, and Alfredo was super-accommodating. His team finished the excavation work that I started, then prepped for the concrete pour. These guys know exactly what they're doing, taking care with the surface finishing and all the cleanup. True craftsmen. I'm so glad I went with the professionals. They're prompt, the communication is great and quality of work is exceptional. Alfredo and this Team at Leyva Concrete are truly amazing!

It's been a month since I met him but I was very impressed with Alfredo. I had sent him a request…read morefor a quote, and he called back the same day to make an appointment. Alfredo was easy to talk to and was able to answer all of my questions. The quote that he gave me was very competitive and he explained what all the quote entailed. Some of his competitors called me and asked for the dimensions of the work so they could send me a quote. Anyone who chooses to use those vendors is taking the huge risk of getting an incomplete or inaccurate quote because there can be nuances that professionals may recognize that the "typical" homeowner would not. We ended up not using Leyva or any of the other Concrete companies because my wife decided that she liked the idea of framing our concrete driveway with paver stones.

They did a fabulous job on our French drains. Crew and Jeremy were great and everything was done…read moreon time. Very good at explaining what the problems were and how they would fix them. I highly recommend them.

I had 5 estimates to raise the front of my house 2-inches (leveling) onto an existing solid…read morefooting. I was not as concerned about price as how the work leveling would be accomplished. All Season was the only one that offered a straight forward solution. As there were many unknowns, they offer a "time and material" bid with a max not to exceed. They did a 5-star job with much attention to detail. Set up inside laser level to make sure I was happy with the result. I will be calling them first when I do leveling on the back half of the house. Project came in at less than 1/3 of the max estimate. Super professional.

I just wanted to give another huge shoutout to Intuitive Landscaping Company. This morning, my mom…read morecalled me in a total panic because our sump pump had completely stopped working (darn redwood frawns!). We ended up with a flooded garage and basically a mini-lake forming around the house. It was a mess! I called Muneer from Intuitive Landscaping, and he was absolutely incredible. He was literally about to head off on a trip, but he dropped everything to come over and help us out. He even called in Victor, who came in on his day off to replace the sump pump, get all the water out, and just take care of the entire situation for us. Honestly, it's so rare to find a company that genuinely cares this much about their customers. I just want to say a big thank you to the whole Intuitive Landscaping team. If anyone needs any landscaping or outdoor work done, I can't recommend them enough!

Oscar and his team did a fantastic job installing pavers (driveway, walkway and sidewalk) + lights…read moreand dry-scaping our front yard. Oscar and his team were always very respectful, communicative and helpful. Two additional important things to call out: 1. Oscar was really helpful in ideating and providing suggestions as our plan was not 100% locked in. 2. Oscar was open to changing some items even after work had started. Overall couldn't be more thrilled with how the project turned out.

We had a great experience NAB Construction! Our pickleball court had broken concrete on one end,…read moreand was too short on the other. NAB removed all the bad concrete and replaced it with pavers, and on the other side of the court, they added 5 feet of concrete where we had lawn, as well as adding to our existing retaining wall. After the pavers were installed, I noticed something not to my preference with the paver layout. I contacted Nick, our site manager from NAB, and he was very responsive, and arranged for Nate (the company president) to come out right away and discuss the matter, which was resolved that same day to my complete satisfaction. Nick also was happy to arrange for a few other small tasks related to bricks and concrete on our property to be taken care of, and they were - at no added cost. NAB construction was not the lowest bid we got for this work, but I have learned the hard way that going with the lowest price is not always a great idea, and I am glad I went with NAB for this project. I'm very satisfied with the results of this project, and would not hesitate to recommend NAB construction to others.

We got a new driveway with pavers installed back in 2023. It turned out great and we enjoyed…read moreworking with the owner Nate. We wanted a walkway installed so we went back but this time we dealt with someone by the name of Nick Vard. He was very unprofessional and used the terms "outside the scope of work" and asked us to make a "commitment" several times. I went to Brickyard on a Saturday at 8AM per the direction of Nick but when I called him about our selection he never called me back. He blamed us and said they lost money on the job because it took longer than expected. He tried to convince me to use a brick I did not like. And the biggest disappointment was the drainage that they left unfinished. We spent almost $10k but we feel like the job is incomplete. Wish we could recommend them but if they continue working with Nick Vard you should stay away.

Highly recommended. I live in Richmond Annex and recently…read morehad a French drain installed at my home by Cardona. After speaking with Rene, who came across as honest and sincere, and seeing the company's strong reviews, I felt confident choosing them. The project was led by Fernando, who was extremely professional, and I highly respect his professional ethic. The whole team was excellent to work with. Their quote was slightly lower than others I received, but the quality of their work exceeded my expectations. The results were exceptional. I highly recommend this team.

Great company. Highly recommend them for any concrete needs. Will definitely use them again for…read moreother projects. Extremely professional, honest, on time, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Overall experience was great. They are definitely experts at what they do and provide much valuable recommendations to make any job easier. They kept communication with us through out the project from start to finish to ensure a smooth and on time completion. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Wow, what an incredible job. We recently purchased our home and envisioned a landscape that could…read morecompliment our home renovations, and the team at Terra knocked it out of the park. We had some ideas about what we wanted the yard to feel like and how we wanted to use it, and Terra not only helped up dial in the practical implementation, but saw things we definitely would not have and designed the space to make sure they were accounted for organically in the design and build (DRAINAGE, wow, we are blown away right now). We thought we knew what we wanted and just wanted someone to build, but Terra are experts in a way that deserves a mention. Michelle developed a incredible plan and was fantastic to talk to throughout the entire process (plant palate, landscape plan that was clear and completely transformed how we looked at the build) and Adam's team made install so easy. It felt seamless, and exceptionally deluxe to be taken care of like that (especially compared with our home renovations). Their attention to detail is outstanding - you get what you pay for. With how much time we've spent in the yard, it is incredible to watch the space grow and flourish. Thank you Terra!

Contacted them. Response was assuming and dismissive stating they only work on projects that will…read morecost between $80k to $300k. I've got close to a mill but I'm not going to spend most of it on outdoor landscape design and install. Main guy only apparently has a permaculture certificate per the website. Plenty of other landscape companies who went through the full AA coursework from Merritt + similar experience + a better attitude.

The cement on the outside edge of my garage was starting to crack after 25 years of driving over…read moreit. I knew if we didn't patch it, the cracking would continue further into the garage. Was able to get in touch with Hulu right away and he came by 30 minutes later to give me an estimate. He applied the cement patch several days later. Was happy to get the patch applied

Not sure how Hulu is getting so many 5 star reviews based on our experience…read more Communication: non-existent. Had to follow-up multiples times just to secure a consultation. Service: lacking as well. Showed up to our home and we had to repeat exactly what / where the problem areas were. Upon inspecting, didn't consult, but rather hastily left even without an idea of next steps. It's been two weeks now since the in-person consult and we still haven't received a follow-up or estimate. Sure, Hulu's work may be sound, but we will not be working with this company as there are better options out there if communication and service are important to you.

They charge $175 to come and give a quote. That's pretty atypical. I was able to get a quote over…read morethe phone by sending pictures of the job and another company came out to quote.

Sean was wonderful from beginning to end. He applied for and received the permit to build a 112…read morefoot retaining wall and stairs, had the engineering done for that permit, employed a great crew and the most unbelievable part is that all our neighbors loved him for the way he handled the demolition of our existing wall and the reconstruction. The crew cleaned up every day, Sean directed traffic around some major equipment, disruptions were negligible, and the wall turned out beautifully. We had bids that were lower, but I felt confident that Sean was the right person for the job. In this case we definitely got what we paid for and more.

I received a notice from San Francisco Public Works informing me of damage to the sidewalk in front…read moreof our rental property. Looks to me that this "damage" occurred when someone other than myself had re-cemented this sidewalk after which someone walked over it and left shoe marks. I would think said company should be responsible for this, but alas, I had 30 days to address the issue. I contacted a few concrete companies and they told me it was patch job and they don't do jobs that small. I stumbled upon BlockBusters Concrete on Yelp. I called Patrice and he said to send some pictures and he'd give me an estimate. I sent him the picture that the city inspector had sent me and he responded within an hour with a price and 2 options. I went with option 1. He took care of it the next day. I Zelle'd him payment and viola, problem solved. I really appreciated Patrice's quick responses, his ability to take care of the job ASAP, and allowing me to make payment easily through Zelle. I can't imagine having this process go any smoother.

Patrice did a beautiful job on my sidewalk after I got tagged by the city. He also gave good advice…read moreon dealing with permits. He did stop communicating with me for a while when he was too busy to do the work, but it wasn't a long wait. I understand this, as we clients, (speaking for myself,) are quite chatty and can waste a lot of the contractor's time. All and all, I am very satisfied with the work and experience with Blockbuster, and would highly recommend!