I can't recommend SMI Demolition highly enough. I received three bids for our project, and SMI…read morestood out from the beginning -- they were incredibly prompt and responsive during the bidding process, and their pricing was competitive. Once we hired them, they handled the entire project professionally from start to finish, including permitting and inspections. They showed up when they said they would, kept everything moving, and did an unbelievable job overall. I was so happy with their work that I've already hired them for a second project, and I fully expect to use them again for several upcoming projects. It's rare to find a contractor who is this responsive, reliable, fairly priced, and easy to work with. Highly recommend SMI Demolition.

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+.

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.

Five plus stars for GHS! GHS originally did our front lawn, putting in all new sod, irrigation,…read moreplanting beds and a new walkway. We were so impressed with their work crew and the quality of the job, that we also had them do our backyard about a year later which involved putting in a new paver patio, artificial turf and walkway. Both projects turned out even better than we had hoped! Dan does a thorough job of coming out and discussing your project needs and "wish list" of things you want to do. He creates a design and a budget and he works with you every step of the way, addressing your questions, concerns and/or modifications. Throughout the course of both projects we changed our minds about a few aspects and Dan was flexible and made sure we were 100% happy with the final result. His office team is also super helpful and responsive since Dan is often out on site. I also cannot say enough about the crew he has working for him. They show up every day on time, they are very neat and clean up at the end of each day. They work very quickly but they are also meticulous in getting every detail right. I cannot recommend GHS enough. No matter how big or small your project is, Dan and his team will do an amazing job!

Fully recommended A+++. Leave your pool removal to Souza & sons. They did an amazing job and fast…read moretoo. I couldn't believe how much they can have done in one day let alone 7 days with complete clean-up after the fact. They protected my property well along the process as I was worried about my pavers and trex deck. Gustavo handled all my concerns while Guilherme did a lot of the work with the heavy machinery and did any fixing that needed to be done after the fact. I am glad I hired them and left the pool removal to them. Thank you so much!!!

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.

Juliano and his team at West Side Services are FANTASTIC. They remodeled our entire backyard for a…read morevery reasonable price and they completed the job very quickly. Juliano communicates well and always follows through on his commitments. Lastly, he really cares about client satisfaction and wants to make sure you are happy with his work and final project. I could not give West Side Services a better recommendation. Give them a call today!!!

Initially looked like a good job when they installed patio tiles, coping around the pool and…read moreretaining walls but after the rains last year it all fell apart. The retaining wall collapsed which they did rebuild farther out from the hill and the dirt slid down the hill. Most of the tiles around the pool cracked when the sand washed away from under them: Two years later I can't get them to replace the tiles. The compaction was inadequate and caused the failure. Poor communication and do not stand by their work.

I needed additional concrete parking at my house. Nick and his company, Dimension came through…read morewith fantastic work. The job was pretty straightforward but the land did have a slight slope to it. Dimension gave me great recommendations from their experience on number of piles, retaining wall, parking curbs, and even incorporated a pipe running under the concrete for future electrical system and irrigation that I requested. I would hire them again for any concrete work or anything else that they are willing to do. Their communication through the whole process was excellent, which is something that I value very highly.

Dimension built the large retaining walls (main wall: 11 to 12 feet tall x 120 feet wide; planter…read morewall: 4 feet tall x 100 feet wide) and drainage systems as part of our landscape project on a steep slope. Before getting introduced to Dimension, I reached out to some other concrete contractors in the Bay Area; many of them didn't even respond perhaps because of the complexity in the job while others responded with quotes that were not backed up by enough details. Dimension's quote came in with a good level of detail with very reasonable price; in addition, it had all the paper work required by the city, from workers' compensation to liability insurance. When the actual work got started, we were really pleased to see good signs of a great construction company. The crews knew how to read plans, were highly skilled and they were really hardworking (to the point that we were worried they didn't take enough breaks!). Since there was quite a bit of demolition, the crew cleaned up our driveway every day before they left. Nick, the owner, was very organized, along with great support from the office manager Daniela. Nick checked in and communicated with us on a daily basis, and was very patience in listening and responding to our questions. He got all the equipment and materials in order and he was very experienced in dealing with field engineers and city inspectors. As with any large projects, we also had "surprises" that were not covered by the plans and had to make changes accordingly. Each time when a surprise popped up, Nick put our project's interest first and tried to make flexible accommodations, even though it meant he would make a bit less money out of such changes. His homeowner-first approach was in stark contrast with dishonest contractors who low-balled their quotes just to get into projects and then take advantage of the change orders to make money. Many thanks to Dimension, we couldn't be happier with the new walls and drainage systems. In so many ways, we were lucky to get to know Dimension through their excellence. And when neighbors asked for referrals, we had no hesitation in recommending Dimension.

Im still working with Carlos and crew. This time they removed an old paver patio in my back that…read morewas done very poorly by GPI Builders. Now it is a beautiful new patio that was done professionally and looks beautiful. So why not extend the pavers to most of the backyard? This has been done and it just looks amazing. Added lights to front and back, which really adds to the entire experience. I recommend Brasmerica for any work you need done and you will not regret that decision.

This is the second time I went with Brasmerica. They did my driveway several years ago, and this…read moretime it was for a retaining wall and stairs on the back slope and and pavers in my backyard. The project turned out as I had hoped. Carlos was communicative throughout and his crew did a great job. Happy to recommend them again.

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!

I just wanted the weeds and grass gone. I had been planning to renovate my backyard and driveway…read morefor at least 2 years. I shopped around and got 7 different bids. CIP wasn't the cheapest, nor were they the most expensive, but their responsiveness and communication set them apart. Humberto was responsive from the beginning, answered my questions, and, more importantly, gave me thoughtful answers to the questions I was actually asking. That made a huge difference in my decision to hire them. I'm very analytical. This was a large project, around 1,800 sq ft of work between the backyard and driveway, but the entire process caused surprisingly little disruption. Even the demolition, unloading materials didn't disrupt my neighbors much, and the project stayed on schedule. What impressed me most after everything was completed were the finishing details. Things most people probably wouldn't notice immediately, the placement of the fasteners in the turf, the edges and transitions, and how the perimeter of the pavers sits flush against the fence. Those little details are what make the finished project look professionally done instead of simply "finished." It looks like a part of the planning of the house now. And the transformation has been incredible. Before this project, our backyard was largely unusable for my family. I was basically the only person who spent much time back there, mostly working wiht the weeds. Now it has become a space that my wife and kids can actually enjoy and I reclaimed time with my family. I probably get a compliment on the yard at least once a week. Not sure why I can't add photos to this review because the before-and-after difference really tells the story. I did post photos with my Google review if you want to see the transformation. After spending two years researching contractors and getting multiple bids, I can confidently say I made the right choice. Hire Humberto and CIP Pavers

CIP Pavers is fantastic. Humberto installed pavers, artificial turf, and a gazebo in my backyard…read moreand did a beautiful job. He is very hard-working, conscientious, and detail oriented. Whatever the job is, I would feel 100% reassured that he will do the job right and it will look incredible. I could not be happier with the job they did!

Adriano and his crew did an excellent job demo'ing a house I have listed!…read moreProfessional, reliable, hard working and very good at communicating. I highly recommend!

MPH Deconstruction did a really complete and overall exceptional demolition on our 4,300 sq. ft…read more interior commercial space in San Jose. They were very easy and friendly to work with, service above and beyond the call of duty, highly recommended.