Geoff and his team (Rico and Candy) were easy and very professional to work with. They updated our…read moredrought tolerant plants in the front and backyard with Beth Szymanski's help as the designer (she is wonderful too @Edendesigns). We used our existing rock and brought in new bark. All of the old irrigation was replaced with drip lines and they pruned back our large, overgrown trees in the front. Very knowledgable and completed in five days!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

We had a great experience with Swanson Landscaping in Livermore. A few years after our landscaping…read moreproject was completed, we noticed that a few items had stopped working properly and some areas were no longer in the best shape. We reached out to his office, and communication was prompt, professional, and easy throughout the entire process. To our surprise and appreciation, he personally came out with his team to take a look and addressed every concern right away. They fixed everything quickly and efficiently, and made sure everything was working and looking great again. It's rare these days to find a company that stands behind their work years later, but Swanson Landscaping truly does. Their commitment to customer service and quality really shows. We're so grateful they made everything right, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, honest landscaping services in Livermore!

Excellent job! The Black Diamond team led by Mike Gurtler of the San Ramon office did a beautiful…read moreand professional job on our landscape remodel. From the landscape design work by Kirby to the professional installation by Freddy and Jorge, we could not be more pleased with the finished job. We continue to get compliments from neighbors about how great the yards look. Black Diamond is highly recommended!

We had an outstanding experience working with Nick Miller and the Black Diamond crew…read more They competitively bid a well designed curved driveway, with a stairway going down one side of the yard, and a pathway across the front of the house. Great design and installation of tasteful spotlights, mushroom lights, and some custom lights in the paver patterns. The Black Diamond team workers were fast, clean, organized, courteous, and their craftsmanship was excellent and the finished front of the house was a very custom and professional job. They were also flexible, which is probably most important. It now has a very modern, Tuscan look. What a transformation from cracked concrete! The neighbor dropped by, was amazed, and said: sign me up too! Definitely would recommend. It turned out better than we had imagined.

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!

I recently hired FG Pavers for a major project involving a complete storm drainage system, a new…read moreretaining wall, and paver installation. Overall, I am very satisfied with the transformation of my outdoor space. From the start, Hugo was fantastic. He helped me navigate the design phase, offering creative solutions and solid ideas that I hadn't even considered. During construction, Nick was incredibly accommodating. Even though it was clear he had a very busy schedule, he made a point to visit the site daily and was always available to answer my calls, which I really appreciated. The crew themselves were hard workers and clearly skilled in their trade. That said, with a project of this scale, I found that being a highly involved homeowner was necessary. There were a couple of instances where I had to step in to point out issues that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. To their credit, FG Pavers corrected these items immediately once they were raised. I'd recommend them for their craftsmanship and their willingness to make things right.

Project: Installing Porcelain/Saltillo-style matte patio with inlays and a paver walkway…read moreSummary: I'd hire FG Pavers and Turf again at the drop of a hat, no questions asked. Bid/Quote: They came, inspected the project site and gave a complete quote including the construction detail. Tiles in an outdoor patio is uncommon, so we had a lot of questions from the grading to rebar to water proofing to sealent to grout. FG answered all the questions and accommodated our requests to align with the tile vendor recommendations. Price competitiveness: We spoke with 4 paver companies. 1 didn't want to do Porcelain tiles+ Paver, 1 didn't meet our budget, job was too small for one. Project Management: regular site visits by the site lead. Eduardo is a gem. They helped us pick the right material, picked up the tiles, did the dry layout and kept us updated on the schedule Work site: Saul and his team were punctual, spotless at the end of workday and walked through every step of the process. They made sure we reviewed the progress and that we approved the changes. We had a couple of last minute changes. Eduardo/Saul accommodated that. Saul is awesome to work with Quality of work: Wife can't stop beaming. I am going to be cashing that check for a while

I have mixed feelings about the work that was done. We hired him to put in concrete in the backyard…read moreof our new build and was relying on his expertise as to what would be the best set up. He came by and took initial measurements and said he would provide drawings of what he would do. I never received the drawings. I don't know why he decided to move the drains out to the sides instead of leaving them in the middle. As you can see in the pictures, now there's areas where water pools where if there was a drain there wouldn't be an issue. I'm also surprised he didn't put a drain where the pipe for the water tank comes out, which is causing discoloration. These are things that I expected an expert to know about and to provide upfront. Now that the concrete is put in it's too late to have the drains installed in the middle. Btw moving the drains to the sides was an extra $1k. We also added the concrete path to the front of the house, and when he did that he cut the water pipe so now there's a dead patch. He didn't consult with us prior and that was not something that was agreed upon. Now comes the payments. He asks for payments in installments up front. Reason being that he said he needs to pay for the materials and his workers. I have always heard that you should never pay and should wait until work is done, but he seemed trustworthy and it was in installments so I didn't have too much of a problem with that. These were paid via checks. When it came time to pour the concrete, I was told it would be a certain amount and I provided payment directly to the concrete company. Later on after it was done, I was overcharged and I asked him to call them to verify and ask why the difference. He never followed up with them. Luckily this was through my credit card so I was able to submit a dispute. When we gave him the final check, there were some remaining items that he still had to take care of before the project was completed. I had to keep texting him to ask when he would be back to finish the job. It took weeks since he kept pushing his schedule out. My overall sentiment is that this was just an OK result. I do appreciate that him and his team worked during the summer through the 100 degree weather to get this done. But at the same time, I'm not too happy with the drainage system that they did.

Toyai and his crew did a fantastic job, custom ordering a window for us and installing an awning on…read moreour second story. He was super communicative throughout the process and just a really friendly, easy-to-work-with guy. The room is noticeably cooler now in the summer, and the work looks great. Highly recommend!

We used Trung for our front yard renovation. Everything turned out great. Trung works fast and is…read morevery efficient! Would definitely recommend him to others! I have already given his contact out to a few people who have complimented our front yard.

Trung was one of three different contractors that I had quote for work in our backyard- stamped…read moreconcrete in one portion and synthetic turf installation. His bid was competitive. He was available within a week to start work. They started on time and did a very good job. I definitely recommend using Trung's services.

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.

This review is way overdue, but I wanted to make sure it was posted because Manu and his team were…read morevery responsive and courteous. I had over 45 feet of sidewalk that needed to be redone as well as a driveway approach back in early summer. They did a nice job - very quick, very clean and no hassle. There was a slight hairline crack that showed up shortly after completion of which Manu assured me that it's normal and he would take care of it if it got any bigger. I trust him and and his crew. Thanks again, Manu.

Manu was great! Quick to respond to my messages, was able to give me a fair estimate, and did a top…read morenotch job with filling in the open spot in my porch. Overall great value for the work done. I would absolutely recommend this business!

I'm very please and satisfied with the job Rock Solid has done in my backyard. They provide great…read morecommunication from sale (Seth) to the labor team managed by Poncho and to myself. The coatings are hand crafted, labor-intensive, but the team are superb and professional artist. Their experiences and knowledges are amazing. They are also very friendly and trustworthy. They completed the beautiful layout, texture, and color, to my vision. S. Bailey

We had our backyard patio done last year. It was a cool deck we had put around our pool more than…read more40 years ago. Rock Solid's process was explained every step of the way. The transformation was amazing to watch. They made it look like i had travertine tile installed.The design and color came out perfectly. I highly recommend Rock Solid for your project.

I just had a wonderful experience with The Paver Company replacing a driveway and the walkway to…read morethe front door. I went from concrete to pavers. Richard (the salesman), David (the foreman) & Oscar, Josemberg, & Leo (the crew) were all punctual, professional, & kind. They worked so fast, starting Monday morning & finishing late Tuesday afternoon. They did beautiful work. Highly recommend. Thanks, guys! Jana K.

Full disclosure, I did not have work done by the paver company. However, Marty gave me the pros and…read morecons of going with pavers vs concrete. Marty was aware I was looking for concrete, but still gave me the best customer service and guided me in what to look for when hiring someone to do work at one's home. In the future, if I need pavers for my home, I will reach out to Marty and the paver company.