Long story short, my backyard was in a state of disarray. I wanted to remove the existing…read morehardscaping, grade the yard, and put in some turf so that my kids could play back there. We also had an existing retaining wall that needed to be replaced. I wanted to push the wall back by a few feet to make the overall size of the yard much bigger. So I set out to find someone who could do a concrete brick retaining wall and found Barney's Concrete on Yelp. They had really great reviews, and had pictures of concrete brick walls that were exactly what I wanted. He also did turf as well which was really intriguing. Ideally I wanted to have one contractor to do all of the work, instead of having to manage multiple contractors. Daniel came out immediately to measure my yard and quoted me a reasonable price. In the end, he and his team demo'd our yard, built a concrete brick wall, laid concrete down for a new patio, and laid turf. The results are amazing, and we're now in our backyard every single day. Two things I especially appreciated were Daniel's (the owner) communication. He was very communicative throughout the process, always asking questions, giving me a heads up on when he'd be arriving, etc. He was also very thorough with his work and really went above and beyond. He didn't try to rush the project and instead took the time to make sure everything was done right so that it would last a long time. I had a great experience working with Daniel and his team. We plan on working with them again in the future to do our front yard!

Daniel provided a competitive bid. I chose him because of his attention to detail and explanations…read moreof how the job would be done. He was great at communicating throughout the project, from bid to completion. I am extremely happy with the outcome and would highly recommend!

We recently hired Mendenhall Concrete to replace our driveway, widen it by 6 feet, install a new…read moreL-shaped front walkway, replace and widen the side walkway to our garage, and redesign the front entry by eliminating a crumbling brick step and incorporating it into the new walkway. I can honestly say this was the best experience I've ever had with a home improvement contractor. From start to finish, Mike Stratton and his team were outstanding. Mike is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly takes pride in his work. He was flexible throughout the project as I made a few design changes along the way, and he was always willing to discuss options and offer thoughtful recommendations. What really impressed me was that many of Mike's best ideas didn't increase the cost of the project. He suggested installing a sleeve under the new driveway so I could easily run irrigation or electrical lines to the other side in the future, something I hadn't even thought about before he mentioned it and will almost certainly make use of. He also recommended embedding a drainage pipe beneath one area of the concrete so that, if drainage ever became an issue, it would already be in place and could easily be tied into. He also recommended removing the old porch step to create a seamless, modern transition to the front entry. As we discussed different layout ideas, including curves versus straight runs, he made it clear that the cost would be the same regardless of which design I chose, allowing me to focus on what looked best rather than what cost more. The workmanship was exceptional. The crew was professional, friendly, and obviously very experienced. You could tell these are craftsmen who have been doing this for a long time. They worked efficiently, never seemed rushed, and paid attention to the details. Mike stopped by every day, often multiple times, to check on progress, answer questions, and make sure everything met his standards. The project stayed on schedule from beginning to end, with each phase flowing smoothly into the next. They also went above and beyond at the finish by repairing stucco that had been disturbed during construction, rehanging my gate, and even patching some older stucco adjacent to the project that wasn't really part of the job. The finished driveway and walkways look fantastic and have completely transformed the curb appeal of our home. Just as importantly, the work looks incredibly solid. Even the walkways were built with the same attention to durability as the driveway. Nothing about the project felt like corners were being cut. The price was also very fair. In fact, another contractor I'm working with on a separate project, someone who frequently works alongside concrete companies, told me that the price I paid was very reasonable for the scope of work being performed. I recommend Mendenhall Concrete without hesitation. When I'm ready to tackle the backyard, they'll be my first call.

Mendenhall Concrete laid the foundation and designed the large pavers and stoop entry for our…read morebackyard ADU. We are very pleased with the quality of their work! Mike's specific suggestions exemplified his thoughtful and skilled attention to detail. Highly recommend!

Ray and his team were really helpful in helping us find the best option for our backyard deck. They…read morehelped us work with our budget and did a clean and professional job. The do high quality work.

Like many SoCal houses, mine has only the garage door on the east side, facing the street. My…read moreso-called "front door" is at the south side, a 30-foot walk to the front stoop from the driveway. Around back, west-facing, is a 22 foot by 14 foot patio. All this surface is concrete, poured in 1984, and was in dire need of resurfacing. I had 5 bidders, but FF was both the lowest in cost and highest-regarded per their reviews. What a pleasure to get such beautiful work at any price! We absolutely recommend them for any concrete resurfacing/redesign you may be considering! Ray, Philip, and crew obviously love their jobs. And we sure love their work!

Don provided high quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We needed our driveway…read morescraped and new paint applied. Don was consistently reliable, knowledgeable and communicated well. He arrived on time for every appointment and answered every question clearly. We are extremely pleased with the final result- a clean and refreshed driveway that certainly increased our curb appeal! Don left us the extra epoxy paint so we can make sure that our steps match the driveway and walkway.

5 star company here…read more We needed to repair our faded and chipped paint driveway. We had about 1100 square feet of driveway in need of repair. It was a big job. Don, the owner, was a very nice and friendly guy. No pressure at all. He came out and gave us an assessment and reasonable options for repair. His company had reasonable pricing and lots of great options. He does the work himself on site with his staff which is awesome. They were very thorough in their exceptional craftsmanship. They power washed the driveway and then proceeded to grind off the old paint. Afterwards the vacuumed the dust on day 1. Then they primed the concrete, painted it on day 2/3 and sealed it on day 4. The high quality textured paint helped prevent slipping when walking it wet. It's built to last decades. Don gave me daily updates and he was very reliable. Great communication! It was a seamless and successful project. It exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this company to paint or repair your driveways or any concrete surfaces.

Aviara Pavers transformed our backyard in North County into just what we had envisioned with the…read morehelp of Jason and Daniel and the Aviara Paver crew. We shopped our project around to all of the local companies and after doing our research we chose Aviara Pavers and we are glad that we did. I can't say enough about how great it was to work with these guys. They made all the adjustments along the way as we progressed through our install. A ton of work went into making the entire thing happen and these guys did it like real craftsmen. The crew worked long days and made fast progress. The guys were always professional, friendly and approachable for questions / concerns. I couldn't have asked for better communication between Daniel and myself throughout the progress. They earned these 5 stars !

I highly recommend Aviara Pavers for whatever project you are planning for Hardscape…read more Very professional, excellent service, beautiful execution of our project and priced competitively. It was a pleasure working with them, and I would call them again if I need this type of work again.

No job too small ~ Elias just finished a huge project for us building a terraced retaining wall…read more Ask if he could do a much small job for us. Needed a 10ft x 8ft pad for our outdoor shed. In and out in 2 days and their cleanup is impeccable. Highly recommend, will continue to use him for future projects. Thanks Elias

This was the third time using Elias and his team, and they exceeded expectations (again)! He…read morecompleted a backyard and side-yard re-landscape with all new pavers, turf, retaining walls, irrigation, drainage, and even a fountain for us. We could not be happier with the results. Elias does it the right way and will not "cut corners ". All at a reasonable cost and timeframe. Thank you Elias! We love our new backyard.

Manuel is great to work with! We covered up a fireplace we don't use and weren't able to put a vent…read morein the front. I reached out to him over concerns with moisture buildup in the closed off cavity, and he knew exactly what to do with adding an external vent and capping the chimney. On inspection, he also noted that our 50 year old grout was starting to show its age, so he recommended regrouting the chimney to prevent cracks forming over time, but he wasn't pushy about the additional work. We had him do it, and he and his crew were able to work on it on the schedule we needed for a reasonable price. Will definitely hire him again anytime I need masonry services!

Manuel came by to give me a quote on refacing my fireplace. He arrived on time, and was able to…read moreexpertly evaluate the situation and explain exactly what he would do to not only build me a new facade, but also protect the integrity of the fireplace. He was honest and thorough, and made a point to show me how I could save on materials, and how he could work with some things I already had on hand. He gave me an incredibly fair proposal with an expedited timeline. Due to some construction issues, I am currently unable to move forward with the project, but he was gracious and kind despite the circumstances. I will absolutely be reaching out to him in the future to get some work done. Thanks Manuel!

I am very thankful that Miguel reached out when we sent the blast request for concrete services. I…read morecannot thank Miguel enough for his work on our back yard. What I really enjoyed is the knowledge he has about the work we wanted. He presented different options and made suggestions. The timeline he proposed was always met without any delays. He was very responsive to my questions and even welcomed any questions or concerns once the project had completed. I have had 0 issues with my concrete pad. Thank you Miguel for your awesome work and attention to detail.

Miguel and his team at Pavers and Concrete Services are great. They are responsive, easy to work…read morewith and do really great work. We hired them to do a large backyard hard scape project. It included 2k sq feet of concrete, another 1k sq feet of turf, a gazebo, a basketball hoop, a large gravel area and a shed. It was a big project with many moving parts and Miguel handled it perfectly - and finished on time! I will be hiring them again and would definitely recommend.

I needed a small section of wall increased in height. After receiving 2 high estimates, Pablo came…read moreout and gave me a reasonable quote. Pablo was very patient and diligent in selecting the best color matching blocks available after searching multiple locations. His work was excellent and he left no mess for me to clean up, which hasn't been my experience in the past with other tradespersons. I won't hesitate to call Pablo for any future masonry work I need done.

Pablo's masonry work did a great job replacing my fireplace bricks. They were adobe but moisture…read morewas getting into them and making them bubble, crack and disintegrate, unfortunately. I don't want to spend a ton of money so he replaced the adobe bricks with cinder blocks that were the same size and shape and had the texture of adobe. Pablo then painted it. He and his son did a really nice job. They built a frame around the fireplace so the dust would be contained during demo and replacement. It only took 1 day to do the bulk of the work before returning 2 days later to paint it the same matching color. I'm happy with the work they did!

If you are looking for a high quality concrete contractor that will be there for you throughout the…read moreentire process, from design through to pouring and finishing, these guys are amazing. Cory worked with me through the design process and came back 3 times to answer questions and make changes to the design of our patio. He is so patient and will help guide you through pros and cons of different things. In the end, we ended up with the most amazing 30 cubic yard patio we could have ever imagined! Thanks Cory and crew!!!! Brett

Well, Cory could not have been nicer to work with. He knows his business and guided us through the…read moreprocess. We had a patch of our driveway that lift about 3" from tree roots. His team removed the 8'x10' section, took out the huge roots (the tree was long gone), and laid the new concrete and it looks awesome. Cory was great to work with and his work team knew what they were doing and worked efficiently for an outstanding result. Thank you, Cory & your team!