Alfredo and the crew at Leyva Concrete were exceptional from start to finish. From our first…read moreconversation, Alfredo was incredibly personable and easy to talk to, he listened closely to my vision and provided valuable options to help me achieve the best result. Over all I felt the project was a great value. Once the project began, the crew's professionalism was evident. They maintained a clean job site, tidying up thoroughly at the end of every workday, and it was clear they took genuine pride in the quality of their craftsmanship. I am already looking forward to partnering with Alfredo and his team on my next backyard project later this summer.

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!

Simon and team did an awesome job transforming my backyard - from a muddy dirty mess to a beautiful…read morelandscape with drought resistant plants and pebbles. Throughout the process, he was responsive and professional. Lastly, his quote was much less than other proposals. I'd happily use Simon's services again.

These guys do not know how to cut hedges or plants. Super Amateur. Hedges uneven as if they were…read moredoing it for the first time. I don't know how they have so many good reviews. I had to stop a crew member who didn't speak any english from walking across my hot tub cover repeatedly! Was not able to answer any questions. Simon wanted $950 for this nonsense... I wrote him a check for $500 and sent them home early it was that bad. I literally paid them to leave!

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.

I can't say enough good things about Eric and his dad -- they are truly the best concrete team I've…read moreever worked with. This is actually my second time hiring them. A couple of years ago they helped me with a smaller concrete project, and I was so impressed by their professionalism and craftsmanship that I knew I would reach out again when it came time to redo my entire backyard. From the very beginning, Eric stood out for his clear communication and honesty. His quote was very fair compared to other contractors I contacted, but what really made a difference was how much thought he put into the design and planning. My backyard was in pretty bad shape -- uneven ground, cracked areas, and even a section near a retaining wall that wasn't very stable. Eric carefully looked at every problem and came up with creative, affordable, and effective solutions. He never tried to upsell or rush decisions. Instead, he made sure I fully understood each option, and he adjusted the plan to fit both my budget and my vision. During the construction, Eric and his dad worked with incredible efficiency and attention to detail. Every single day, they arrived on time, worked hard, and cleaned up so thoroughly before leaving that I could barely tell it was an active construction site. That level of care and respect for a client's home is rare and deeply appreciated. The final result completely transformed my backyard -- the concrete surface is smooth, solid, and beautifully leveled. They even paid attention to the small finishing touches that many contractors might overlook. The project was completed right on schedule, exactly as promised. Eric and his father are honest, reliable, and take great pride in their work. You can tell they truly care about doing the job right, not just getting it done. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire them again or recommend them to anyone who needs high-quality concrete work. They're the kind of people you feel lucky to find -- hardworking, trustworthy, and genuinely good at what they do.

Really great working with Eric and his father, Carlos. I love to support family businesses. Eric…read moreexplained everything about my driveway and path replacement. He made a special design for me that came out fabulous! They were great with my slight, LOL, change of mind decision making process. Dark grey, light grey etc. All in all an excellent experience. It has only been finished 5 days ago, and so far all good!! Thanks for your friendly, professional service. I may hire them again for a retaining wall.

These guys are great! Spot on estimates, early arrival, quality work and job completed on time…read more Left the work area cleaner than it started. Covered my pergola and it looks amazing! Easily use them again

We selected Rangel Concrete to build a new retaining wall and steps in our backyard. We reviewed…read moremultiple contractors, arranged site visits, and received 4 bids.  When we got the bid and schedule from Rangel, they were our first choice. We are happy to report that Rangel was the right choice.  We needed to replace a cracking, root-ravaged cinder-block 30+ feet long, 5' 3" tall retaining wall and steps leading up to our terraced backyard. We had engineered plans for a cast concrete wall.  We need a contractor interested in working with the plans and the city. Our meeting with Rangel gave us confidence that they understood the project and would be pleasant to work with. They provided a very competitive bid and were available to start the project in time to ensure that it was completed by the end of summer. Some contractors would not commit to a timeframe or estimated that it would take more time to complete than seemed reasonable.  Francisco and his crew began work at 7:00 each morning and worked hard the entire day with just one much needed lunch break. Rangel had all the necessary equipment for this sizable project. They removed the old wall and dirt, dug a new trench, installed rebar, stirrups, ties, drain rock, waterproof membrane, built forms for the new cast concrete wall, etc. The site was kept as clean as possible.  Francisco was very pleasant to work with. He persistent and creative in bringing the plans to life with forms and rebar. He made useful suggestions, was very communicative, and was clearly committed to the outcome. Maria kept us up to date, communicated well with the city inspector, and was delightful to work with. We recommend Rangel Concrete highly.

Alex and his crew did a great job on my street sidewalk. His price is reasonable and his team gets…read moreon it quick. No shortcut was made and city inspections passed without issue. Highly recommended.

Alex, the owner of ARP Hardscape provided timely, professionally, reasonably priced hardscape in my…read morebackyard. I had a wooden retaining fence that fell in disarray. The fence along with the wooden steps took constant upkeep with painting and replacement of boards. At my age, I no longer had the energy to maintain the structure. Alex came in with an estimate that was very competitive and worked with me to provide hardscape of my choice. The new retaining wall looks fantastic as do the new steps. The crew, headed by Armando, built a beautiful retaining wall, finished with painted stucco to match the stucco on my house. They always cleaned up afterwards and left a very satisfied customer. I highly recommend ARP Hardscape. I will definitely contact Alex with any future projects.

Gerardo and his crew did an outstanding job bringing our backyard back to life! Our yard hadn't…read morebeen maintained for over four months and had become pretty messy with overgrown trees, shrubs, and weeds everywhere. Gerardo came out and did a careful assessment of the yard and walked us through a clear game plan to get everything cleaned up and under control. The scope of work included trimming overgrown trees and shrubs, removing weeds, taking out a few unwanted trees, and spraying for bugs. The crew worked tirelessly for about 9 hours straight to complete the job, and their work ethic was seriously impressive. I really appreciated how professional and thorough they were. They made multiple truck trips to haul away and properly dispose/compost all of the material they removed, which was a lot. Just as important, they did a great job picking up after themselves and left the space looking clean and organized when they finished. Our backyard looks completely transformed now. If you're looking for a hardworking, reliable landscaping team that takes pride in their work, I would absolutely recommend the team at Rosales.

We contracted them to build a raised bed planter 2 feet by 50 feet. They did an excellent job -…read moreit's beautiful. It will surely outlast us. The work was done in a timely manner, they complied with all our requirements. They worked very hard, even in the light rain.

Rick is the best. He rebuilt our brick front stairs and did a great job so we had him back to fix a…read morecinder block wall we have in the back. Highly recommended.

This is a third attempt at reviewing DeKoven Masonry--not because of lack of words, but because…read morewriting a full description of how great it is to work with Rick was becoming a mini novel! So, I'll try to be more concise. At every step of the way--from first contact for estimate, through the last brick placed--the experience was fantastic. This man's skill, art, honestly, integrity, and conscientiousness are outstanding. The work wasn't easy. It required replacing a large collapsed stone wall, placing a new brick wall atop it, then placing brick and stone steps on a difficult-to-navigate slope. Above all, safety for elderly and little kid family residents was considered as Rick worked--not just in the process, but in the final design. The most "challenging" part was saying goodbye after he was finished! Now, to save up for our next Created-by-DeKoven project!

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.

I'm not your typical client due to the fact I'm licensed Plumbing Contractor in CA. Therefore my…read moreexpectations were high and I was very attentive to detail on perhaps phases of the job the normal client does not pay attention to. Steve and his team did a great job with my project and they were easy to work with. Along the project I asked for minor adjustments I wanted from the original plan, and steve was flexible with me and was able to accommodate my request. Besides the Great Finish work they did: Steve also had great ideas that were able to enhance the overall project. For example: the wraparound steps. Thats was a great recommendation Steve said we could do. I'm happy with the project, and I strongly recommend them to anyone looking to hire Steve and his team!

It was a nightmare and torture. 1. Their workers arrived…read moreat 12:00 and leave at 2:00pm. Every day work for 2 hours. their esitimated time is around 4 business days and it turns out to be 1.5 month. 2. Communication is nightmare: they don't accept phones. They are busy. 3. NO Appear: They don't appear without telling you. You cannot trust. There was a week: they promised to come everyday and didnot come for everyday. Their workers were idle there, but the business owner just did not want them to come without you paying addtionally. 4. Total price: I trusted and paid in quarter and deposit. it turned out I have to pay the total payment for the most important concrete pour day. I paid 3000 more than agreement. If you don't pay, they will not finish the work. 5. Result: I am not sure the smooth finish looks like the above, I don't think I can directly polish it. They don't have patience apparantly even for the most important step.