I just completed a ground-up project building 6 townhouses in Oakland. Dan and the GHS were…read moreresponsible for major portions of my project including: - All site grading and compacting - Waste Removal - Sewer Lateral installation - Water lines installation - Driveway pavers design and installation - All fencing and metal gates - Installation of pebbles and mulch I can't say enough about Dan and his GHS team. I literally could not have gotten my project done without them. They are fast, professional and best of all they are *experienced* meaning they can advise you on the best and most efficient way to get almost anything done including how to navigate city permits. I will never do another major project without Dan and his team!

I appreciate that they came out to bid the job, but what a waste of my time…read more They asked for plans, so I sent them the structural & architectural drawings to review prior to our meeting. They then scheduled a time to come out. We went over the project, and I was told it was definitely something they do & getting me a quote would be no problem. Later that day I was informed it would take a couple of weeks to get back with the quote, because they do several bids a day & it takes time to get them out. 3 weeks later (this morning) I get an email saying they won't be bidding my work, because they are changing their scope of work, and this just isn't the kind of job they're looking for. Too bad, because once I learn the building process on my ADU I have plans to move on to doing a small subdivision.... And things will only go up from there. My family has built residential & commercial real estate for decades, and I am presently looking for the right people to use in the future. Not the best way to run a business, but hey.... Maybe they don't think long term & that's ok. Most business like that will peak & by the next generation will diminish into nothing. These guys wasted my time, and ultimately acted too good for my job.

Recently hired Souza and Sons and would highly recommend them! Thiago is very 'hands on' and…read moreeveryone was very friendly and professional. We were given options for our job, and everything was in budget, and exactly what we were quoted. So happy with the result. Will definitely reach out when we are ready for our next project, but for now, we are just enjoying the beautiful yard they created!

My neighbor hired them to fill in their pool and maybe do some other work so they had to remove her…read moregate in that process they completely messed up my gate and part of the fence when they left and put her gate back on they put her gate all wrong she cannot open her gate and now I cannot open my gate I have called them numerous times and left messages and they refuse to call me back they're terrible. I'm going to have to pay for somebody to come fix my fence now. Also they made a terrible mess we had rocks in between our two driveways they had mud everywhere then they went and put some rocks back that were completely white when we had gray rocks to start off with. This is a terrible company they don't even care what mess they leave behind.

Man, what a group of professionals this is. I had a dilapidated, half rotten and huge garage that…read morehad a fence on one side and a deck on the other. The team came in and surgically removed each piece without disturbing the surrounding area, then pulled up 30 feet of concrete, all in one day. Cleaned up, good communication, and good price. A+.

Marcos was patient thru the quote and Q&A process while I was evaluating this project for 3 months…read more Adding and deducting scope of work. During the project, the crew was efficient and finished the entire project ahead of schedule. They showed up each day around 8am. I had gutter drainage back up problem due to roots in the solid drains; which flooded one of my room during the last big rains. SMI installed new downspout, French drain, channel drains, and solid drains. Pedro and his crew was efficient and professional.

At first I was leery of Legacy Demolition because it didn't have many online reviews. But I chose…read morethem for a pool removal, and now I'd use them again in a heartbeat! Here's why I changed my mind: 1. They're competitively priced. Every time I've asked them to do work for me, they've been significantly lower than other quotes/estimates. At first I thought there must be a catch. But as I vetted them, I concluded that they were legit--they're just a relatively new company and they have a lean operation, so they're willing and able to cut good deals for their customers. 2. I like them and trust them. They're easy to talk with and work with. I was leery about loud demolition noises waking up my family, and they accommodated me. They've gone above and beyond to help me see what different options could look like (e.g., they invited me to see a nearby pool removal they were doing, they lent me samples of artificial turf when I told them I was interested in artificial turf, they helped me decide on the turf that would look nicest, and they didn't charge me extra for it). They didn't make big decisions or changes without talking with me. They've been reliable, hardworking, and transparent. 3. I like their work. They want to do a good job, not just check a box, and they're not out to cheat or gouge me on pricing. See the before and after photos to get a feel for their work! I had wanted to remove my pool to get rid of the safety hazard for my kids. And Legacy Demolition did that. But even more, they gave us a lovely place where our kids can run and play and giggle safely. And for that, we're grateful.

Legacy was great to work with. They were great with communication and execution of the trenching…read moreproject. Will definitely work with them again in the future.

I had to remove an old pool from a home on a mild hillside in Martinesz with a moderate slope. I…read morerelay on reviews and leave them when deserved. In this case Pat and his son are amazing! Have them look at your job and know you can hire these guy with confidence! They know what they are doing and understand dirt, soil and everything that goes into it. Very happy with their work and their positive energy on the job excellent customer service and just good people. I still have more work pending I will use them again!

Dig This is a great excavation and grading contractor that I'd recommend to anyone. Pat runs a…read morefamily business and has been in the game for many years, so his expertise was invaluable in planning and execution. I had a big hill in the front yard that was causing all sorts of drainage issues, and was unusable. I was looking to level and put in a retaining wall / address some pooling problems. Pat's vision was excellent in planning the layout, and recommending features that would be aesthetically pleasing and functional. He recommended a swale to stop the drainage issues once and for all, and a natural rock wall to match our house. During the work, Pat and his son Brian were communicative and responsive. His crew showed up every day and worked hard to get the big job done quickly. The end result was spectacular! Take a look at the pictures - we now have a front yard we can be proud of and a bulletproof drainage system. With every big job, small issues arise. Pat quickly came out to address those issues, even months after the job was done, so we could be sure the end result will last for many years. One last thing - being in the business for so long, Pat has a rolodex of trusted contacts that supplement his work to keep the job moving. 5/5 work!

We currently had someone come out to give us an estimate and was promised an email with pricing. I…read morecalled and left a message since we never heard back from them. I never got a response. Not a good way to start a relationship with new potential clients

Victor and his team really came to the rescue in our driveway project. We wanted to widen our…read moredriveway but there is a gas line and massive tree roots in the area that needed to be excavated. Due to the difficulty and risk involved for excavation, it was hard to find a contractor to take on the job but from my initial consult with Victor, him and his team noted their experience with these scenarios and he was confident they can do it in less than a day. On excavation day they brought the necessary equipment and tools and were very cautious about the gas pipe. They ended up finishing the job in less than a half day! To follow up, we realized we needed more excavation at the apron of the driveway and Victor again came to the rescue and excavated that for us a week later. I sincerely appreciate the time efficiency and skill that Victor and his team have in getting our excavation needs completed. I highly recommend Victor and his team and will always reach out to him first when we need more excavation for future projects. Thanks Victor!

I don't write many reviews anymore, and honestly, I haven't had many contractor experiences that…read morewould motivate me to change that. But Lassiter Excavation was so good that I couldn't continue to be lazy.  For context, I was replacing an old 35,000-gallon swimming pool with a skinnier lap pool. Lassiter started by completely removing the massive 1975 pool, including every scrap of concrete and piping.  Then they backfilled and compacted. Working to my soils engineer's specifications, they imported and compacted 18 truckloads of quarry fines in carefully controlled 8-inch lifts through the full 12-foot depth of the deep end, all the way to finished grade. They used multiple pieces of equipment, including jumping jacks, a Bobcat, and a vibratory sheepsfoot roller (which I had to look up), and they coordinated compaction testing throughout the process.  When they were done, it looked like a pool had never been there. The site was fully prepared for the new excavation, which Lassiter then completed flawlessly.  I measured their forms with a laser level and laser tape measure, and length, width, diagonals, position and elevations were all within 1/8 inch. That's impressive considering the new lap pool is nearly 60 feet long. When they were finished digging, the walls and floor were razor straight and right on their marks. The crews were outstanding -- friendly, hardworking, detail-oriented, and consistently professional. They maintained an exceptionally clean jobsite throughout the project and even helped me reclaim some old redwood decking.  Special thanks to Santana, Ricardo, Daniel, Jose and team for answering all my questions and caring so much about the end result. If you're considering any excavation work, I highly recommend reaching out to Lassiter Excavation and talking with Bob. They exceeded my expectations in every respect.

Lassiter Excavating did an excellent job removing my family's pool last week. We chose them based…read moreon a neighbor's recommendation, and we couldn't be happier with the end result. They finished on time and on budget, and handled the permitting so we didn't have to worry about any of the details. The gentlemen on the crew were really nice (SUPER hardworking) and did a great job communicating everything we needed to know, which was much appreciated. Can't recommend them highly enough!

We had our pool completely remove. Their two workers did great job on my project. They were hard…read moreworking and caring for the customer. They communicated very well with us and have gone extra miles to make us happy. The quality and timeline are all very good. It meets our expactation. The budget for the project is very reasonable also. Thanks for your great team.

We highly recommend BBP! We recently used BBP to remove our pool and with our backyard design and…read morepavers. The team is easy to work with, professional, and responsive. They kept us informed of the process and accommodated our requests. Using both the demo team and paver team made the remodeling process easier and we really appreciated the 3D design rendering. We had 3 different quotes for the demo and glad we decided to use BBP!