I just completed a ground-up project building 6 townhouses in Oakland. Dan and the GHS were…read moreresponsible for major portions of my project including: - All site grading and compacting - Waste Removal - Sewer Lateral installation - Water lines installation - Driveway pavers design and installation - All fencing and metal gates - Installation of pebbles and mulch I can't say enough about Dan and his GHS team. I literally could not have gotten my project done without them. They are fast, professional and best of all they are *experienced* meaning they can advise you on the best and most efficient way to get almost anything done including how to navigate city permits. I will never do another major project without Dan and his team!

I appreciate that they came out to bid the job, but what a waste of my time…read more They asked for plans, so I sent them the structural & architectural drawings to review prior to our meeting. They then scheduled a time to come out. We went over the project, and I was told it was definitely something they do & getting me a quote would be no problem. Later that day I was informed it would take a couple of weeks to get back with the quote, because they do several bids a day & it takes time to get them out. 3 weeks later (this morning) I get an email saying they won't be bidding my work, because they are changing their scope of work, and this just isn't the kind of job they're looking for. Too bad, because once I learn the building process on my ADU I have plans to move on to doing a small subdivision.... And things will only go up from there. My family has built residential & commercial real estate for decades, and I am presently looking for the right people to use in the future. Not the best way to run a business, but hey.... Maybe they don't think long term & that's ok. Most business like that will peak & by the next generation will diminish into nothing. These guys wasted my time, and ultimately acted too good for my job.

First and foremost, Thiago and Souza & Sons company were beyond amazing! We were helping a friend…read moreout to cleanup their backyard as a community and were under a donation budget from friends and family. The communication was simply amazing and instant! We described our scope of work, Thiago literally came by an hour after we submitted our request & gave us a bid, which was a little higher than the funds we had, but they met our price to help our friend in need. This project was near and dear to all of us to support our friend and her family. Thiago, Souza & Sons came through in a major way. The demo, removal and cleanup was perfect. Thank you, we will be using your company for other projects.

They are doing a complete demo and rebuilding of our road in Atascadero as I write this. Of course…read morethe activity and noise is annoying they appear to be trying to get it done as quickly and pain free as possible. I appreciate that they always do a temporary fix so we can get our car out at days end and they are doing their best to keep the dust at bay with multiple water sprinkler truck runs. Very professional

Man, what a group of professionals this is. I had a dilapidated, half rotten and huge garage that…read morehad a fence on one side and a deck on the other. The team came in and surgically removed each piece without disturbing the surrounding area, then pulled up 30 feet of concrete, all in one day. Cleaned up, good communication, and good price. A+.

This company is truly an exceptional…read more The communication is great They put a lot of attention to their work The crew members are nice and friendly and trustworthy.. The prices are extremely reasonable If I could leave a 10 star. Review I would I can't say enough Great things about this company. I Would definitely use them again on my next job..

Woke up to make my coffee and My water pressure was very low. Uh-oh. I looked out my front window…read moreto see a geyser and small lake had formed between my water meter and the sidewalk. I knew immediately the water main was broken. I called Jorge, and he was on site in short time. He gave an estimate, full explanation of the work needed and the price was very good. His crew showed up and got to work right away and finished hours faster than I expected. When they left not only did I have a brand new water main, but there is no trace that they were there. Jorge and his entire team were friendly, professional, and I would strongly recommend them if you need plumbing. He was referred to me by a friend who had his sewer lateral replaced along with a few other plumbing needs. Thank you, Jorge!

I highly recommend JJ Construction & Plumbing. I am a 12 year broker in the greater east bay…read morecommercial real estate market and have come to trust Jorge and his team over the years for their services. Jorge has always found multiple solutions for my clients needs; especially surrounding the sewer lateral upgrades as required by the city of Oakland. They go above and beyond to try and help my clients and will always recommend them and their services for future clients as well.

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!

Im still working with Carlos and crew. This time they removed an old paver patio in my back that…read morewas done very poorly by GPI Builders. Now it is a beautiful new patio that was done professionally and looks beautiful. So why not extend the pavers to most of the backyard? This has been done and it just looks amazing. Added lights to front and back, which really adds to the entire experience. I recommend Brasmerica for any work you need done and you will not regret that decision.

I was a bit skeptical about only 5 star reviews, but Carlos and his team totally justified them. I…read morecannot fault the communication, work or value for money. Despite us living in the south bay the workers were here every morning, worked a full day and communicated what would be happening the next day. They did an amazing job on our back yard and so we had them come back to do our driveway. It all looks amazing! I would recommend Brasamerica without reservation.

Super happy with the work Independent Contractor Inc did when we needed trenching to upgraded our…read moreunderground PG&E electrical service in SF. Alberto and his team was prompt, knowledgeable, and communicated well through out the whole process. I would highly recommend and use them again. I could have went with an PG&E trenching crew however they were backed up for months. Alberto knew the process with PG&E and even pointed out a few things in the pre-construction meeting that was very helpful. He was there for all the inspections and very professional.

Alberto and his crew just demo'd our concrete jungle of a backyard. We want a renewed softer yard…read moreand they came in less than a day and a half and demo'd and removed all materials. The crew was efficient, professional, and the area and house respected. We have a house remodel coming up soon so will look to IC for trench and excavation work sub work.

I wish they had completed the job they started, fixed what they broke (our water main) and…read morecommunicated with us. Did I mention they splashed mud on the front of our house and didn't bother to rinse or wipe it off?

A word to the wise ... ask what the minimum charge is before you commit. I did not do this, and…read moredidn't realize until after he showed up that JJ Rooter & Plumbing charge around $485 minimum. I had a simple toilet fill valve that needed to be replaced, and a simple sluggish drain in the kitchen. Once he was at the house, I was quoted almost $1000 for both. (!!!) Seriously? I could get a brand new toilet and have it installed for half that. Needless to say, I declined. I waited to have another very trustworthy plumber come out. Cost to fix both problems? $225! He was shocked when I told him the JJ $1000 quote. My plumber told me how cheap the parts are; he did the work quickly and efficiently; and everything is working great. I'm sure JJ Rooter & Plumbing do good work, and I know costs go up, but charging that much is outrageous.

Great company and always a breeze to work with! Brenda in the office is super friendly and helpful…read morewhen it comes to scheduling--always keeps things clear and organized. Bob and Bryce are consistently efficient and on time, and I really appreciate the heads-up they give on any last-minute changes. They always deliver solid, reliable work!

We needed to remove all the dirt that was excavated from our pool and left behind by the pool…read morecompany; it was once used for landscaping and mounding. Probably over 200 cu. yards was expertly removed by the Lassiter crew in one day, navigating through a fairly narrow pathway to the back. The skill of the bobcat driver Daniel was something to watch, and the dust control worked very well. We now have a laser flat area to work with, and we would definitely say that the value of this service was excellent. Thanks again!

Juliano and his team at West Side Services are FANTASTIC. They remodeled our entire backyard for a…read morevery reasonable price and they completed the job very quickly. Juliano communicates well and always follows through on his commitments. Lastly, he really cares about client satisfaction and wants to make sure you are happy with his work and final project. I could not give West Side Services a better recommendation. Give them a call today!!!

Initially looked like a good job when they installed patio tiles, coping around the pool and…read moreretaining walls but after the rains last year it all fell apart. The retaining wall collapsed which they did rebuild farther out from the hill and the dirt slid down the hill. Most of the tiles around the pool cracked when the sand washed away from under them: Two years later I can't get them to replace the tiles. The compaction was inadequate and caused the failure. Poor communication and do not stand by their work.