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San Leandro, CA

Lucky Star Landscaping

4.7 (85 reviews)
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These guys do not know how to cut hedges or plants. Super Amateur. Hedges uneven as if they were doing it for the first time. I don't know how they have so many good reviews. I had to stop a crew member who didn't speak any english from walking across my hot tub cover repeatedly! Was not able to answer any questions. Simon wanted $950 for this nonsense... I wrote him a check for $500 and sent them home early it was that bad. I literally paid them to leave!

The final results. Amazing!
Gordon C.

Simon and his team do great work. I had a driveway approach that was done incorrectly and was too high and too steep. I contacted Simon from Lucky Star for a quote. I had to wait about a week before Simon could come out and take a look, but I'm glad I did. Of all the quotes I received, Simon was the 2nd lowest but they seemed very reliable so I hired them. They were able to come out and do my driveway approach a week earlier than scheduled, which was a plus. They took one day to demo my old concrete, which was much harder than anticipated. They poured and finished the next day. The new driveway approach looks much, much better. Now I can pull into my driveway without having to worry about hitting the bottom of my car.

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Sabrina L.

Simon and his team did a great job! I'm super happy with the finished product :). They also finished in one week! Simon came out fairly quickly to checkout my backyard and sent a quote within 24 hours. In the quote, he offered several options like if we wanted to go with paver or concrete. He also gave awesome suggestions on what he would do with the space and created a 3D rendering for us to visualize. We loved what we saw and went with them! I'm so glad we did because the backyard looks amazing :) Half way into the process, he FaceTimed me to give a suggestion on what might look better and I'm so glad he did! We fully trusted the team to make the backyard look good!

Took out old weeds. Leveled the soil. Added a drip system on a timer. Added landscape lighting. New plants, boulders and gravel.

Highly recommend Simon and his crew with Lucky Star Landscaping. They were able to come and assess the work I needed done and provided a quote within the next day. Fair price and great work. They finished the job in 3 days exactly how I wanted and even went a little further. Stayed late the 3rd day to finish. Simon even came back a couple days later to fix a clog in one of the drip lines. Well worth the money spent.

I spent a good month or two getting quotes from contractors looking to build a covered area for a smoker. During this time, the location and scope of the job changed, and Simon was more than happy to come back out and redo the quote in the new area. He also came in WAY under on pricing compared to virtually everyone else. We wanted redwood, and other companies were wanting double what Simon quoted us. Once we came to an agreement on design and color options, they got to work almost immediately. Simon and crew spent the week working on it, and did a great job capturing what we wanted. They worked around some structural challenges we had, namely a slab of concrete that was lifted by a tree. We could not be more happy with the work these guys did, and will absolutely be looking to use their services in the future.

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Llewelyn L.

They really made our vision of the backyard come to life. They even made suggestions to make the backyard look even better as well as easy to maintain. Simon was extremely accommodating and patient (our AC was being installed on the start of the project) and he collaborated with us so the unit fit seemingly to our backyard project even though it wasn't initially planned. Simon, Tom and his crew were extremely detail-oriented. We are so happy with the work they have done, they did a beautiful job and we look forward to working with them again in the future. Highly recommend their services!

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They did a nice job on a walkway at the side of the house. They were responsive, quick and reasonably-priced.

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Leyva Concrete Inc.

(24 reviews)

Alfredo and the crew at Leyva Concrete were exceptional from start to finish. From our first…read moreconversation, Alfredo was incredibly personable and easy to talk to, he listened closely to my vision and provided valuable options to help me achieve the best result. Over all I felt the project was a great value. Once the project began, the crew's professionalism was evident. They maintained a clean job site, tidying up thoroughly at the end of every workday, and it was clear they took genuine pride in the quality of their craftsmanship. I am already looking forward to partnering with Alfredo and his team on my next backyard project later this summer.

The foundation of my ancient garage needed a lot of work…read more It was tempting to think I could do it myself but the area was just too large and I knew it really needed the professional touch. After reading all the positive reviews, I called Leyva Concrete and spoke with Alfredo. He came out, looked at the space and we talked through the process. I made adjustments to the original scope of work, and Alfredo was super-accommodating. His team finished the excavation work that I started, then prepped for the concrete pour. These guys know exactly what they're doing, taking care with the surface finishing and all the cleanup. True craftsmen. I'm so glad I went with the professionals. They're prompt, the communication is great and quality of work is exceptional. Alfredo and this Team at Leyva Concrete are truly amazing!

Lamata Concrete - Concrete steps

Lamata Concrete

(77 reviews)

East Oakland

After recently expanding our driveway with pavers, we needed to have the concrete opening where the…read moresidewalk meets the street widened to match the new driveway width. Lamata Concrete proved to be the perfect partner for this because the 1) got back to me the quickest, 2) were not deterred by the relatively small size of the job, 3) they were able to fit us into their schedule within a week, 4) they were very price competitive, 5) they communicated very well, 6) and the executed the project quickly and flawlessly (showed up when they said they would and did quality work). I would highly recommend them!

I would have given ZERO stars. Don't trust their overall YELP rating. I made that mistake. I feel…read morethe finished work (driveway, pathways, and wall) are reasonably acceptable. This is ONLY because we checked daily work and instructed them to fix mistakes and sloppy work. They spent a lot of their time redoing what should have been completed right the first time. Daily progress (or lack there of) showed us that the owner/project manager (Tevita/Mata) is not a good project manager nor that he gave his crew clear direction on this project. The process after contract signing was horrible...not at all professional. The project took much longer than Tevita initially quoted (over 2 months vs the 2 weeks he originally told us). This resulted in change orders and cost overruns. He also tried to charge me to fix their breakage/mistakes/errors (e.g., fixing the sidewalk his workers broke). His crew was not respectful of our property (we had to live with their mess...it's not a vacant lot). They did not regularly clean up the work site nor organize equipment and materials left onsite. Seeing their lunch garbage (cans, bottles, wrappers, etc.) at the end of their workday was common. This continued even after repeated complaints to Tevita and to his crew. No one on site could to provide straight answers as to that day's work or when specific project goals would be completed. Whenever I would spoke with him, Tevita made excuses, provided misinformation, denied deliverables he previously promised, and deflected from answering direct questions. He has a habit of talking over the customer when asked questions he doesn't like. On at least one occasion, he raised his voice and started yelling to avoid answering questions. If it was not in writing, he'd say it wasn't what we discussed. I have never had such issues when working with professional/reputable companies. Tevita and his crew failed to meet every single deliverable date he set. I found him very difficult to work with. I feel that he does not show proper respect to the customer. Instead he appears to think that the customer, the person paying him, should accept subpar work. I suspect that he may also not fully understand the processes involved with the work being performed. I feel that Tevita and Lamata Concrete are not professional. They didn't use professional equipment and they didn't manage the job site or their onsite work time professionally. Their workers typically started late morning and were gone by early afternoon. Lamata Concrete has major logistical problems. They couldn't get an adequately-sized crew or required materials to the job site at the start of any given day, typically interrupting workflow for hours to go fetch supplies. Had they staged materials and tools at the worksite (where there was ample area to store all materials needed for the entire project) and had his crew worked a full 8 hours per day at the job site, I believe they could have finished weeks ago. They are SLOW...3 weeks for a stamped concrete driveway and pathways. I definitely CANNOT recommend them for a cinder block wall. It took way too long (over 2 months) to complete. I feel like they have never built this type of wall. I regret hiring Lamata Concrete. I CANNOT recommend Lamata Concrete nor would I use them again. They were such a hassle to work with compared to the many other professional/reputable companies I have hired. My opinion...take their negative YELP reviews seriously and ask for references and talk to those references. Tevita's response is a great example of how he makes excuses, provides misinformation, denies promised deliverables, and deflects from addressing the real issue. I find it a bit childish and very unprofessional.

Monarch Concrete

Monarch Concrete

(45 reviews)

Really great working with Eric and his father, Carlos. I love to support family businesses. Eric…read moreexplained everything about my driveway and path replacement. He made a special design for me that came out fabulous! They were great with my slight, LOL, change of mind decision making process. Dark grey, light grey etc. All in all an excellent experience. It has only been finished 5 days ago, and so far all good!! Thanks for your friendly, professional service. I may hire them again for a retaining wall.

I can't say enough good things about Eric and his dad -- they are truly the best concrete team I've…read moreever worked with. This is actually my second time hiring them. A couple of years ago they helped me with a smaller concrete project, and I was so impressed by their professionalism and craftsmanship that I knew I would reach out again when it came time to redo my entire backyard. From the very beginning, Eric stood out for his clear communication and honesty. His quote was very fair compared to other contractors I contacted, but what really made a difference was how much thought he put into the design and planning. My backyard was in pretty bad shape -- uneven ground, cracked areas, and even a section near a retaining wall that wasn't very stable. Eric carefully looked at every problem and came up with creative, affordable, and effective solutions. He never tried to upsell or rush decisions. Instead, he made sure I fully understood each option, and he adjusted the plan to fit both my budget and my vision. During the construction, Eric and his dad worked with incredible efficiency and attention to detail. Every single day, they arrived on time, worked hard, and cleaned up so thoroughly before leaving that I could barely tell it was an active construction site. That level of care and respect for a client's home is rare and deeply appreciated. The final result completely transformed my backyard -- the concrete surface is smooth, solid, and beautifully leveled. They even paid attention to the small finishing touches that many contractors might overlook. The project was completed right on schedule, exactly as promised. Eric and his father are honest, reliable, and take great pride in their work. You can tell they truly care about doing the job right, not just getting it done. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire them again or recommend them to anyone who needs high-quality concrete work. They're the kind of people you feel lucky to find -- hardworking, trustworthy, and genuinely good at what they do.

RANGEL CONCRETE - Base rebar, start of wall rebar, with back of form

RANGEL CONCRETE

(16 reviews)

These guys are great! Spot on estimates, early arrival, quality work and job completed on time…read more Left the work area cleaner than it started. Covered my pergola and it looks amazing! Easily use them again

We selected Rangel Concrete to build a new retaining wall and steps in our backyard. We reviewed…read moremultiple contractors, arranged site visits, and received 4 bids.  When we got the bid and schedule from Rangel, they were our first choice. We are happy to report that Rangel was the right choice.  We needed to replace a cracking, root-ravaged cinder-block 30+ feet long, 5' 3" tall retaining wall and steps leading up to our terraced backyard. We had engineered plans for a cast concrete wall.  We need a contractor interested in working with the plans and the city. Our meeting with Rangel gave us confidence that they understood the project and would be pleasant to work with. They provided a very competitive bid and were available to start the project in time to ensure that it was completed by the end of summer. Some contractors would not commit to a timeframe or estimated that it would take more time to complete than seemed reasonable.  Francisco and his crew began work at 7:00 each morning and worked hard the entire day with just one much needed lunch break. Rangel had all the necessary equipment for this sizable project. They removed the old wall and dirt, dug a new trench, installed rebar, stirrups, ties, drain rock, waterproof membrane, built forms for the new cast concrete wall, etc. The site was kept as clean as possible.  Francisco was very pleasant to work with. He persistent and creative in bringing the plans to life with forms and rebar. He made useful suggestions, was very communicative, and was clearly committed to the outcome. Maria kept us up to date, communicated well with the city inspector, and was delightful to work with. We recommend Rangel Concrete highly.

Rosales Landscaping Services - Previous unfished wiring by a "handy-man"

Rosales Landscaping Services

(67 reviews)

There's nothing like moving into a new home where your absolute FAVORITE thing was the yard, and…read morethen finding out that the irrigation is completely broken! It was literally a scramble drill to manually water every day until we could move in - not exactly the home-coming we were hoping for. Gerardo and his team restored our faith in contractors. I can't say this with near the emphasis I'd like to right now, but it's important. So I'll try. This crew truly takes pride in what they do. They really care. They were meticulous, respectful, prompt with scheduling and work ethic. Every day, (my wife reports) they busted their butts! So let me back up. Day one when we moved in, we found a blowout on the first manifold of our irrigation system. No water to any of the 12 irrigation zones. Beyond that, we came to learn that tree roots and other problems had completely taken 2 zones offline, and there were an assortment of other problems all over the yard. The wasted water (and bill) must have been enormous for the sellers. Gerardo promised me that he would fix our manifolds (all five of them), plumb them into nice underground vaults, and then ensure every plant on the property had water. He did exactly what he said he would do! In some cases, I had to laugh... If I could complain about anything, the watering efficiency is more targeted than I expected. We literally have little spouts from multiple drip lines directly INSIDE several bushes. ZERO waste. I've been running this thing daily to try and coax what were dying plants back to life. But I think my water bill may still be less than my prior home. Our previously dying plants are greening up. Gerardo fixed all the wiring, programmed my controller, and set us up with a VERY automated yard. The work is beautiful! FAR better than any irrigation system I've had before. Gone are our multiple PVC towers. Now we have beautiful, invisible, underground access panels. Our yard NOW does what we thought it was going to from day 1. Do yourself a favor. Your search for a landscaping company needs to no further. This is your landscaping company.

Rosales Landscaping Services Inc. Very friendly punctual professional did exactly what I asked him…read moreto do cleaned up the yard nicely. I will definitely use them again and recommend them

Intuitive Landscape & Construction - Redwood deck

Intuitive Landscape & Construction

(88 reviews)

We used Oscar and their team to upgrade an old drip irrigation system and we found them to be just…read morefantastic! - prompt and reliable scheduling; Oscar showed up the next day to review our system and scheduled the work within two weeks - expert advice; he understood immediately the many problems in our system and had the exact right advice to solve. -flexibility; he adapted the scope to meet our financial constraints -great team; prompt, very efficient, friendly, worked very well together, and willingly made some changes on the fly.

I just wanted to give another huge shoutout to Intuitive Landscaping Company. This morning, my mom…read morecalled me in a total panic because our sump pump had completely stopped working (darn redwood frawns!). We ended up with a flooded garage and basically a mini-lake forming around the house. It was a mess! I called Muneer from Intuitive Landscaping, and he was absolutely incredible. He was literally about to head off on a trip, but he dropped everything to come over and help us out. He even called in Victor, who came in on his day off to replace the sump pump, get all the water out, and just take care of the entire situation for us. Honestly, it's so rare to find a company that genuinely cares this much about their customers. I just want to say a big thank you to the whole Intuitive Landscaping team. If anyone needs any landscaping or outdoor work done, I can't recommend them enough!

Lucky Star Landscaping - landscaping - Updated October 2026

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