Really happy with the new driveway and steps coming up to our house. Blake and Elvis also installed…read morea drainage system that runs under the new driveway. Its working terrific. I recommend Gold Star concrete. They did a great job.

NOBODY beats BOTH quality of work OR price for an honest job. Have used Blake many times over the…read morepast 25 years. I may just adopt the guy unless my wife stops inventing somany projects....

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!

They did an awesome job replacing the old mortar around perimeter of the fireplace where it meets…read moredrywall. I will definitely use them for any future projects I have. They were very clean. They put down tarps and came prepared to put down plastic if needed. The used a huge vacuum to clean up any debris and kept any dust to an absolute minimum. Very friendly!!!!

Berlin was a godsend. We requested pavers for an additional walkway and we wanted it to match as…read moremuch as possible to our current pavers. He provided options, a reasonable quote and a start date. He was puntual, professional and had a positive attitude. He provided a contract, answered all our concerns and then even gave us honest recommendation and reminded us of things to think about when planning a project. He met obstacles head on; replanted a baby blood orange tree and moved a hidden sprinkler valve to complete the job on time. We are 100% satisfied with the work and Vindel's Construction.

Berlin and his team were great to work with. Clear, direct communication and great quality work. We…read morehad a several retaining walls and pavers installed around our front and back yards. I definitely recommend Vindel's Construction and would work with them again for future projects.

Luis added an excellent driveway for us. We needed an extra parking space due to being overwhelmed…read moreby both waste pipe construction and ADU construction. They did a great job on the driveway and we added a sidewalk and shed pad in the yard. We are very happy with the results. I highly recommend, very reasonable and good to work with.

I hired Concrete Creations SD to improve a tree box in my front yard, replacing some old rotting…read morewood with bull-nose brick. Luis communicated well via phone and text, and came out to my house to measure the tree box and provide a quote. He also measured the existing bricks on another tree box in my yard so that he could find bricks to match. On both days of the project, Luis and his coworker showed up on time and did excellent, careful work. I love how they cut the brick into little triangles to make the corners look good. The tree box looks amazing and is a big upgrade from what I had before. The price was exactly as quoted, and Luis gave me a receipt showing the material costs. I highly recommend Luis and Concrete Creations SD and would be happy to work with them again!

We found and recently hired Minez Concrete for a retaining wall project, and I can honestly say…read morethis has been the best experience we've had with a contractor. This is the first time we've worked with someone who showed up on time every single day -- no excuses, no delays -- just consistent, reliable work. Oswaldo and his crew were extremely professional and clearly focused on doing the job efficiently and correctly the first time. Our situation was not simple. We had a retaining wall failure and, during excavation, discovered a pipe that we weren't even sure who it belonged to. Oswaldo went above and beyond by helping us navigate communication with the county and making sure we understood what was going on. He took the time to explain every step of the process clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence. We received six different quotes, but ultimately chose Minez Concrete because we felt the most comfortable with Oswaldo -- and that absolutely proved to be the right decision. He even came out on a Sunday to provide the estimate and was right on time, which says a lot about his professionalism. We are already planning to hire him again for a second retaining wall project that requires permits, and he has already started helping us through that process. I'll update this review once everything is fully complete, but so far, if you need a concrete contractor, Oswaldo and his team are outstanding. Highly recommend. 100 stars!!!!!

A JOB WELL DONE We…read morehave a long concrete driveway that curves up a hill to our home. The driveway is 47 years old and was in need of repairs to the driveway and to replace a low curved concrete wall on one side of the driveway, which was badly damaged by time and a large truck. From the Yelp website, I selected 3 five-star contractors for bids to repair the driveway. I'm in my late eighties and handicapped, but in my younger days I worked in construction starting back in 1952 as an apprentice carpenter. I have worked on many projects where I built forms to pour concrete for homes, high rise buildings, and underground tunnels. I have also worked on cementing casing in oil wells as deep as two miles and I have personally poured and finished concrete at my own home. So needless to say, I know a lot about concrete and construction in general. Now that I'm too old and crippled up to work, I'm always apprehensive when I have to hire men to work for me. All too often you get people who lack the skill and experience to do a proper job and often, they don't care how the job turns out. Then they leave behind a mess for the homeowner to clean up. When Oswaldo Minez came to look the job over prior to submitting a bid, I was very impressed with his knowledge and attitude. He told me he was the son of a father and son business and that was my background as well until my father's early death at a young age. The bid from Minez Concrete was the lowest bid and I gave them the contract. A few days later they called to say they had an unscheduled delay in their next job and they could begin work at our home. Oswaldo said they would show up at 7 AM and to my surprise the crew arrived right on time and every day thereafter. Oswaldo's father, Ramon is in charge of the actual work and I could tell right from the start that Ramon is an old school craftsman. He has trained his crew to be competent workers. Too often companies in southern California show up with a boss, who doesn't know what he is doing, and untrained men hired to work by the day. Not the Minez Company, their men are professional workers, who know their craft. On several occasions I have hired people and had to stand there all day making sure the job was done right and sometimes pitching in myself to do the job. After watching the Minez crew for a short time, I knew we were in good hands and I went back into the house. Every time I came out to observe progress there was Ramon supervising his men while working beside them to give us a first-rate job. The repairs all turned out beautifully and several people have commented upon how nice the driveway looks. To be honest, I wasn't expecting the work to go so smoothly and quickly. It was such a surprise and relief to be treated so well with a beautiful result. Oswaldo kept us informed regarding progress and his suggestions and those of Ramon contributed greatly to the final outcome. If you want a first-class experience at a fair price then hire Minez Concrete. They know what they are doing and they do the job right for a fair price. In today's world, that is rare.

We had a great experience with North County Pavers. Pompeyo and his crew were professional,…read morehardworking, and completed the job in record time. They even worked through difficult weather and rain to make sure everything was finished on schedule. The pavers came out absolutely amazing -- the craftsmanship and attention to detail really show. The entire team was courteous, efficient, and left everything looking beautiful when the job was done. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend North County Pavers to anyone looking for quality work and a reliable crew! L Nicholson

Great quality, job done quickly and efficiently. Owner is very kind. Highly recommend!read more

We recently bought our home knowing we wanted to have the backyard redone. It was covered in dyed…read moremulch which was a complete nightmare. When we started looking for vendors, we had several companies come out and got a variety of answers of what was possible or not, and also how long the process would take. They all had delayed response times, and odd requirements that were really off putting. On a whim we reached out to Install It Direct to get yet another option. Man we are glad we went with them. Steve was great and quickly turned around a rendering and captured our vision almost to a T after our first conversation. The shinning star of the entire project was Troy, from day one we knew he was understood our vision and had our best interest in mind with every decision we had to make. He checked in with us regularly, kept us abreast with everything happening and whenever an issue arose (which were all minor and expected) that we were presented with pros/cons for each solution. He made us feel like we were a priority and that he genuinely cared about the outcome. All in all, it was a great experience. We love our new yard and would highly recommend IIT and Troy to anyone. They were able to make our dream backyard come to life.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

Came out and gave me a good quote Didn't use him, but…read morewould recommend him. Prompt and helpfyl helpful

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.

FMJ Concrete repaired our brick wall at the property that I manage and did an excellent job. They…read morewere professional, provided a great proposal, responded quickly, and completed the work on schedule. Communication was easy in both English and Spanish. Highly recommend!

Superior Customer service and workmanship. Junior provided exacting details for retaining wall…read morerepairs in our HOA community. FMJ's crew of Carlos, Fernando, Gloria & Israel labored in the intense heat to complete the job ahead of schedule. Afterwards they meticulously cleaned up the entire work area. Great quality as well as value when compared to competitor bids. Would highly recommend FMJ and would certainly use them again for any of our community concrete requirements.

Mike did a small project for me and it worked out great. He is very friendly, flexible, and easy to…read morework with. He responds quickly and finished the job in no time.

Mike did such a great job on our concrete. He was so easy to work with, showed up on time, and…read moreoffered a competitive price. He had our concrete prepared and poured within a few days and it looks amazing. We'll be using him again for our driveway when it's time and we'll recommend him to our friends and family!