Terrible. DO NOT HIRE. George comes across as so friendly but he is a compete SCAMMER. He was hired…read moreto put down a gravel pad. First red flag was that he showed up with gravel that was literally covered in mud (it was essentially half mud, half gravel). He came with a helper and did a couple of hours of work but then asked for money because he needed to get more supplies (next red flag) so we gave him $350 (the total quote for the job was $1000). He left his helper at my house doing nothing and returned 2-3 hours later (smelling of alcohol--red flag!) picked up his helper and said he would be back the following day. He never came. He called later and said he'd be back on Monday but needed more money for supplies and asked to stop by to pick it up. Like total idiots we gave him another $400 and guess what? He never came back on Monday. Didn't return calls or texts. Complete scam. I thought I had done my due diligence but be careful, I think that Yelp sends you contacts that you didn't actually contact in the first place. When I look back at reviews, I can't believe I went forward with this guy. He is a completely dishonest person and I kick myself for being so trusting but, live and learn. Karma will get him though I'm sure. I bought him and his helper all this food and drinks and had planned to give a really nice tip. When you take advantage of good people, it comes back around. Good riddance, George. Hope you are happy with yourself. Do not hire! Do not let him steal your money!

Most important thing is business is keeping your word. And…read morelet me tell you, George kept his when we had a little hiccup.

Ron and his crew are great! They came by for an estimate on a porch remodel and it was a touch…read morehigher than what we were expecting but his previous projects looked much better than any of the others. He took great care to suggest ways to do the project that would make things more worth while (doing the front sidewalk as well). The pictures speak for themselves! Will be calling Ron back for the driveway and rear porch in the future.

Gave them my address and made appointment to come over to give estimate and never showed. Ghosted meread more

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE our raised patio that Monroe Masonry built for us!!! It turned out so well and…read moreworking with Eddie and his team was such a positive experience that even though it was almost a year ago they did the work, I just had to share. We got other bids on the project but none compared to the honest, straightforward communication we got with Eddie. We benefitted from his years of experience but also from his long-held contacts in the field. During the building process things came up like needing the footings for the posts of a pergola another contractor was going to build for us on top of the patio but he was out of the country at the time. Not a problem. Eddie had worked with him on previous projects and was able to get the footings and install them for us. Then we needed to make decisions regarding any electrical we wanted on and around the patio which needed to be encased in tubing with all the other underlayment and Eddie's electrician buddy came right away to help us so that our project didn't get delayed. We didn't work with an architect on this project. It was just me laying down a garden hose to visualize what a patio would look like and going over it with my husband. Getting the elevations right was tricky since we didn't want a railing to obstruct our view of the garden. Eddie was so helpful with this but he also has the smartest right-hand-man, I think his name is Manuel, who saved the day for me. I wanted to extend the patio out a certain way and in telling him what I envisioned he improved the design on the spot! He eliminated one of the steps transforming the design making it more seamless and elegant. A small thing and yet it was huge in the scope of things. Don't hesitate to have Monroe Masonry do your job. Your only problem might be that he'll be too booked with work when you call.

Well the wall we had told Edwin do. Well we wanted larger rebar and more then required by code…read more The wall to be concrete filled. All went to plan. Except for the LIEN we got from the concrete pump company he used. This was after the fact of paying Edwin. It was unnecessary stress on my elderly family members. I had to get mad at Edwin for not paying his subcontractor which then affect us and our property. I would suggest to make sure he has current insurances and that all his sub contractors are paid before your final payment to him. So maybe get their phone numbers to verify first? What a terrible experience. The work was decent and is a 5 star. But the business ethic of getting his people paid and affect people's title of their property. Not ok! Zero stars for that. I don't want to hurt his business by giving just one star so I will give 3 of 5. UPDATED. REVIEW. Maybe I should lower the stars though because Edwin is saying he doesn't know anything about this which is now a bold face total lie and I'm gonna post photos of our text messages of him saying he's gonna clear it all up. Edwin, you should've just said yes you screwed up instead of trying to cover up your light now you should get less stars.

Droughtscapes LA did a great job on redoing our front and back yards. They listened to our ideas…read moreand then suggested the best ways to achieve them, in addition to coming up with great ideas of their own. Everyone who worked on the project was very experienced and finished the work faster than we had envisioned. Hire them, you won't be disappoint! I've now added some before and after pictures of the great job Droughtscapes did for us!

Droughtscape LA did a fabulous job. The yards of our 100 year old house were totally transformed…read moreinto beautiful, graceful living spaces even before all the plants were in. We couldn't be more pleased with the work from Droughtscape LA. The yard needed fencing, grading, massive debris removal, retaining walls incorporated into a California low water garden. Cody immediately got our vision and then incorporated upgrades which we hadn't thought of. His team is highly experienced and knowledgeable. We got high quality work and high quality value. Where the team was able to incorporate existing materials they did. I have already recommended them to a number of my friends. I can hardly wait to see the yard a year from now.

I had a good experience with the Flores Artscape team They were quick to come do an estimate and…read moreconsultation. They later helped to clear out all our weeds, planted new succulents, bushes, plants, and added a fruit tree--which leveled up our yard. They also fixed some issues with our irrigation system, which was a huge plus. You can really tell Ramuldo and Eric care about what they do. They were super knowledgeable about plants, trees, and even local wildlife, which made the whole process feel really thoughtful and not just like a quick job. It did take a few visits to get everything done, but honestly, the end result was worth it. I'd trust them again for future landscaping projects

From start to finish, the Flores Artscape team was exceptional. We had a big hillside project to…read morecoordinate with a pool renovation. The Flores team completed the landscaping in two weeks. The team provided daily updates with photos and did an impeccable job with demo and clean-up. Communication was excellent and it was a pleasure to work with Rumaldo, Marianna and Elan. The results are absolutely beautiful. The team incorporated my mother's favorite flowers to cover the hillside. A protective weed barrier was installed along with truckloads of mulch. I can't wait to see how it all grows in. Our project was a big one and the price was fair. I wish I had an adequate before picture but you might get the idea.

Joe and the Titan Pavers team did a large paver installation project for us, including updating our…read moreexisting paver layout, adding new pavers, building a paver block wall, installing lighting, and adding a water drain line, French drain, and other drainage work. They also handled paver repairs along the way and made sure the finished work met our standards. Joe is a real pro, very communicative throughout the project, and even called to check in on days when he was not on site with his team. What I appreciated most was that their biggest concern was making sure we were happy with the project and keeping the customer first, which is very hard to find these days. After getting bids from other paver contractors, we are really glad we found Titan Pavers, and if you are debating between other companies, go with Titan Pavers because they will get the job done right.

Max and his team were excellent from start to finish. Felt zero pressure at all with project scope…read more/ details / quotes, and he helped us refine our rough ideas into some great plans. The crew was very skilled, professional and fast. They paid attention to every detail and worked on aspects and areas until it was all correct and perfect. We had drainage issues in the past, and our new paver patio is now graded and draining perfectly (as well as looking amazing). Would not hesitate to call them up again for any future projects; couldn't be happier with the results!

Way To Go redid our pool, pebbletech, new stairs, new coping & new tile. Added a heater and changed…read moreit to salt water. Great experience, we love our new pool and couldn't be happier.

I was recommended to use Way to Go Builders from a previous customer and was extremely pleased with…read moremy decision to have them install permeable pavers in the triplex's driveway and large parking area. The result is nothing short of fabulous. Ori,of Way to Go, was great throughout the process from start to finish. 5 stars!!

Pacific Outdoor completely redid our backyard, front yard landscaping, put pavers on the driveway,…read morebuilt us a pool, and we couldn't be happier!! They transformed the outside of our home, and it now looks and feels like a magazine spread! Just today, I received compliments from two separate strangers on the front yard. We constantly get compliments on the appearance of our home. Samantha was the landscape architect who created the design, and it was amazing to see her lay out the vision. She saved us space in ways I definitely couldn't have conceived of on my own. She said the remodel would be like doubling our living space, and she was right! Scott oversaw the construction from start to finish. He was very attentive and obviously cared about and was fully invested in the success of the project. He had an expertise with plants and gave great guidance to give me the colors I wanted in plants that would work for our space and the SoCal heat. I am constantly smiling at the plants Scott suggested. They are thriving, and I wouldn't change a thing. The crew was respectful, clean and did a beautiful job. It was a long project, but Pacific Outdoor kept their initial timeline. Our main reason for going with Pacific Outdoor was that they were a one-stop shop. They could do everything. They truly delivered, and it is better than we ever imagined! It was so easy to look at their choices and select what we wanted. They had a wide variety of design choices. We replaced most of the grass in the back with their pavers and used the same pavers for our driveway. They look fantastic. We have a neighbor that had Pacific Outdoor build them a firepit that they love. We received great guidance and attention from the full team all along the way. They didn't quit until the project was finished to our satisfaction. As I float in our beautiful pool and eat tangerines off of my new tree, I feel like a queen and couldn't be happier after choosing Pacific Outdoor! Our family highly recommends them!

These guys did a wonderful job on both my driveway and a patio in my backyard after I decided to…read morefill in my pool. (They had also done an excellent job on the pool deck five years earlier, before I knew I was going to fill in the pool.) I have been very pleased with the results, which have really elevated my enjoyment of my home's outdoor areas. I would also caution anyone considering going with System Pavers to steer clear of those crooks. I wasted thousands of dollars having them do a terrible job on my pool deck, and had to have Pacific rip out their work and fix it. It was an expensive mistake that I hope to save others from repeating. If I had gone with Pacific in the first place, I would have saved lots of money and hassle. Some pictures of the driveway, patio, and now-defunct pool deck are included here.