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. Reply No, the text chain you are in that. Don't try to deny it because I can prove it if I open it up it will show your name Edwin. You'd be better off saying yeah you screwed up you're a human you're not perfect and just admit to it but now the people will see you're not honest and if you get the photo taken down since it's a real photo and a real text chain, I'm sure I can get it back up You are the contractor who holds the license who signed the project contract, who agreed to make sure everything runs smoothly and you're the one who carries supposedly Insurance for that You should actually be sued for the situation because you cause two elderly people major stress and compromise their title to the property. Shame on you.

After meeting with and receiving quotes from four concrete contractors, I chose Ruben and Son…read moreConcrete to complete a 1,145 sq. ft. back yard concrete demolition, removal, and pour new concrete with a 45-degree diamond pattern. I was initially impressed with the positive reviews I received after speaking with several neighbors that had used this company. Ruben de la Fuente, the owner, came on time to assess the job. He gave me good advice on project details, concrete characteristics, design options, job phases, and suggestions based on his vast experience working with landscape designers and architects. Though his initial quote was higher than the others, he was flexible in bringing down his price to be more competitive. After a few weeks of discussions and having my questions answered, he started the project on time. The demolition went smoothly removing chunks of broken concrete with his Bobcat compact loader and filling several truck-loads of concrete. The grading was done skillfully and with the proper angles and grading. The pouring and finishing were done quickly and expertly with the help of an additional 8 man finishing crew. Throughout this process, Ruben and his team worked seamlessly in concert with each other. Nicolas, "Nico", the lead worker was accommodating to my requests and willing to answer all my questions. He like Ruben, was polite and attentive to my concerns throughout the project. Not only did Ruben finish on time, but he went above and beyond what was expected by including a drainage pipe and power washing my driveway to better match the new concrete. I would recommend Ruben and Son Concrete. Ruben was honest with what could and could not be done. He offered courteous advice and guidance based on years of experience.

Love this company I needed a driveway redone , I was recommended to this company and i was so glad…read morethey did an amazing job and they gave us a great price , so thankful

Apex and Andrew did a great job. I wanted to start a cement patio before I left on vacation. Andrew…read morewas able to fit me into their work schedule and completed the work on short notice. He and his crew were very prompt and professional. He listened to my concerns and followed through with his promise to get the work done on time. There were no delays or surprises with the work. If the need to pour more cement in the future were to arise, I would not hesitate to call Apex again. The work was done in time and it looked the way I had envisioned it for my back yard.

Andrew and the Apex Design Concrete crew are awesome. I highly recommend them for any concrete…read morerelated project you may have in mind. I hired Apex to help me redo and repave my front driveway. After meeting with over a dozen contractors and driveway/pavement professionals, I ultimately chose Andrew due to his communication skills, fair pricing, and flexibility. Andrew and his crew finished the job in a mere 4 days, and the concrete turned out fantastic! Throughout the entire process, I greatly appreciated how easy it was to communicate my questions directly with Andrew via text and phone. Additionally, the guys were incredibly accommodating towards my specific circumstances -- I had construction working around them on the inside of the home and the Apex crew were tidy, professional, and considerate of those other workers.

I am completely happy and satisfied with Seismic Safety. The office staff are so friendly and…read morehelpful. The construction team were professional and timely. I had two inspections after the work was completed and the inspector said they did a great job. I would totally recommend them and use them again!!

I was fortunate to be a recipient of the EBB grant this year. I selected Seismic Safety because my…read morearchitect neighbor recommend them. He had his house retrofitted by them years ago. While other companies offer free estimates, Seismic Safety charges $175. This is worth it since their final quote was the most reasonable. The estimator was a super nice guy who actually went into my crawl space to take photos. The others provided me with higher quotes without even bothering to check under my house. I found all the personnel I dealt with at Seismic Safety to be professional and polite. They walked me through the EBB process. It took months to get it done but, it was worth it. The reason I am giving them a 4-star rating is due to their communication. The office personnel are super nice; especially Karin. The problem is, as others have noted, that it took me several times to get a response from them; especially the office manager. Emails sent were not responded in a timely manner. It would take me sending another email reminding them to respond to the original one. In light of our current COVID -19 situation, this is unacceptable. I am a school principal and I have my office manager respond via phone or email within 24 hours to hundreds of daily emails and/or calls we receive from parents, students and staff. It can be done..... All in all, they provided me with quality service at a reasonable price. My only suggestion is that they improve their email communication.

Don't bother contacting this business. Did several times and got through only once, then was…read moreghosted while waiting for a response like he said he would. Disappointed by the unprofessionalism as I had high expectations from these reviews. Looks like the reviews are too old to be relevant anymore.

We were incredibly pleased and impressed with every interaction we had with Greg and Joe from the…read moreinitial call to the completion of the job. Greg came highly recommended to us by a company I called who did something similar to what we were looking for, but not exactly. Our backyard patio was in pretty good condition, but was a million different colors. We were looking for a color seal to make it all uniform (as opposed to pouring new concrete) I called Greg on a holiday, so I wasn't expecting him to answer. He did, however, which was a pleasant surprise. Other companies that I called previously gave me a "rough" quote over the phone or text and did not make any effort to come see our home. Not Greg. He made a pretty far trip out just for the initial quote, which honestly made a difference for us in selecting to work with him over other companies. Those personal touches matter to us because it shows us as the homeowners that our business is important to them, and therefore, that they're likely to do a good job. I could tell from my initial meeting with Greg and Joe that not only did they really know their stuff, they really paid attention to detail, were very communicative and did such a great job at explaining the entire process to me. They were able to fit our project in extremely quickly, even though they had big jobs lined up. They worked really quickly each day, were meticulous in making sure they provided high quality work, were very respectful of our home and ultimately, gave us exactly what we were looking for. We honestly couldn't be happier with the outcome and the impact it made on our home. We highly recommend hiring them for your next project!

This review is long overdue I hired Altadena General Contractors for a major job in my backyard…read moreand I couldn't be happier with the results my backyard was nothing but dirt but after speaking to Jorge he totally understood my vision they totally transformed my yard now I can sit and enjoy being in my backyard they were professional on time and very knowledgeable they went the extra mile to make sure I was satisfied with the results. The price was very reasonable I highly recommend them and will be using them in the future for other projects.

I contacted Altadena General Contractors, and Jorge came on the same day to give me a quote on my…read moredriveway that was way over due. He quoted a very competitive price compared to others. He explained the project with details, and communication was great along the way. We are satisfied with the final result, and definitely recommend Altadena General Contractor for any Concrete work.

World VTEC Construction has hired Sotero Concrete for a year, engaging them for tasks such as…read moreretaining wall foundations, grading, and excavation. I am thoroughly impressed with the spectacular work they have accomplished on a very steep hill. Sotero Concrete has successfully completed all aspects of foundation grading, excavation, and retaining walls. I highly recommend Sotero Concrete to anyone in need of these services.

I hired them to build a block wall in my backyard and the craftsmanship was amazing so I hired them…read moreto build another one on my property. They are very professional and cordial. I definitely recommend this contractor

I had a cracked driveway and contacted Dibara Masonry for a free estimate. Matt came out and was…read moreincredibly professional, knowledgeable, and honest. He took the time to explain the root cause of the problem, including foundation issues that needed to be addressed before moving forward. Once everything was ready, Matt and his team Chayan (i hope I'm spelling the correctly), Franscico and the others handled the project flawlessly. All were professional, respectful, and easy to work with. Ans most importantly LISTENED to our concerns. They completed the job in under the original timeframe estimated. week timeframe, and the quality top notch!! Couldn't be more satisfied! This is hands down the best value you could ask for.

I cannot say enough good things about DiBara Masonry! We needed a new retaining wall and they did…read morean absolutely beautiful job. I was so worried about the mess and the stress of a big project, but they made the whole process so easy. The crew was incredibly polite, they showed up right on time every single day, and they cleaned up after themselves beautifully when they were finished. You can really tell they take pride in their work because the wall looks so sturdy and gorgeous. It gives me such peace of mind knowing it was done right. If you need any work done, do yourself a favor and call them. They are just wonderful!