Out of everybody who came to bid on our patio project, I appreciated Rick's approach the most. He was thoughtful, took his time, and suggested some very helpful ideas. He himself comes to work on the jobs with his W2 crew, and that's rare to find. Pick Rick if you can! read more

Rick and his team did a very good job fixing our paver driveway. They began work the day after I contacted Rick and the price was reasonable. Very happy with the result the team was personable and professional. read more

Rick and team did a good job laying out design for new pavers, updating old pavers, designing Maze/Labyrinth, and cutting in decorative tiles into front strip pavers. Everardo and the installation team were a pleasure to work with. read more

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We met with Rick to get an estimate for repaving our driveway, walkway and patio. He suggested an innovative design to eliminate a side yard planter, make the pathway safer and more functional and design an attractive front path. He provided a competitive bid, worked with us until we were ready to proceed and, in the end, produced an outstanding product. We're the envy of our Campbell neighborhood and couldn't be happier with the results. read more

Method Paving - Front Driveway - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I used Method Paving while I renovated my pool. They cooperated with the pool company's schedule, the staff worked hard every day they were here. They did a very good job! I will hire them again for future projects. read more

Fantastic job of replacing the old aggregate portion of our driveway with beautiful new flagstones. Rick helped us find the perfect flagstones for our location, great stone coloration, and his crew did a spotless job of the installation. Great attention to detail, excellent stone cutting, meticulous grouting, and as dusty a job as flagstone installation can be left the place looking very clean. Highly recommended! read more

Method Paving - New flagstones - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Los Gatos, California

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Wow. Just wow. These guys just knocked it out of the park. They just put in a new paver patio in my backyard around my swimming pool, and there was absolutely no hang-ups in regards to communication, workmanship, or cleanliness at the end of each day. Nathan, the project manager came each day to touch base with me to ask if I had any concerns or questions. The workers were prompt, showing up every day at 9AM, and worked quickly, taking only 4 days from demolition to finishing touches. My only regret is that I didn't know about this company when I had my front yard pavers done. The workmanship doesn't compare. read more

Rick never returned my Voicemail on his cell as I said I was looking for Paver Work & more to be done on our property. As this is what they do. Lucky the other Company returned my call . Got our business. read more

Our plumber had to trench through about 150 feet of existing pavers to replace our old PVC water mains with copper, which left a lot to be repaired. We reached out to other contractors, but their prices and suggestions felt wrong. One even implied that our job was too small for him to bother with when we asked him to quote a minor change. Rick was different. When he came to survey our project, he made measurements, drew a detailed diagram, and utterly shocked us by providing quotes that included various options on the spot. We really liked that he didn't expect his people to work weekends or holidays unless there's a very specific reason, and that he showed up every day to make sure things were going as planned. So we said yes and the job started when promised, paused over the 4th of July 4-day weekend, and resumed the next Monday. Rick and his guys were super-nice and the project was done beautifully. We asked him for another quote to extend our pavers down the entire walkway and will have that work done a couple months from now. Method Paving is a wonderful contractor to work with. read more

I highly recommend Method Paving. They did a great job installing the pavers and even after a year, they were responsive to answer my questions and even came onsite to help me locating a water pipe. read more

While going through a remodel of our home, we were in contact with many different contractors. Method Paving was by far the most professional and easy to work with. When doing our research, we found Method Paving pricing to be the best for the quality of work they provided. We had an idea of the design and they provided guidance to ensure our design went well with the structure of the home. Not only was the paving immaculate, but their communication through the process was always open and easy. We ended up hiring them again for another project and would highly recommend Method Paving to anyone looking to add value to their home. read more

Rick and his team turned our old, outdated backyard patio into a beautiful oasis complete with an outstanding seating wall with lights! There's nothing that his guys can't do. And by the way I got several quotes/prices and he came in lower than the others. THANKS Rick and method paving for your hard work and attention to detail! BBQ time! read more

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If I said my experience with Method Paving went smoothly, I would be lying. There were many problems along the way, like having to reschedule my installation date over 6 times for the two jobs (artificial turf and paving a courtyard) and the time it took to get back to me with a quote and a time table for the work to begin. Despite all the problems, Method Paving compensated me for the issues above and they were a pleasure to work with - especially the people who did the installation. The end result was done to perfection and I was very pleased. Minus 1 star for the above mentioned problems, but I'm glad I stuck with them as I was on the verge of canceling the job and giving it to my second choice vendor on more than one occasion. read more

I have had a wonderful experience with Nathan and his team at Method Paving and would strongly recommend Method Paving. We replaced the pavers in a large backyard around the pool as well as the driveway and front entry. During the initial consultation, Nathan proved to not only be an expert in his craft, but also had a point of view and gave us insightful recommendations on the paver types and color options that best suited our home. During the installation, my contractor and his team who were working on our house at the same time even commented on how precise the paver cuts were. Following the completion of the job, we had 2 issues that came up over the course of the following months - neither of which were Method Paving's fault. They were both caused by significant moisture changes causing our house and surrounding landscape to shift. Regardless, Nathan immediately brought his team back to reset and replace the pavers. If you want to hire someone you can trust, communicates well, does high quality work, and will work tirelessly to provide excellent customer satisfaction, call Nathan at Method Paving. read more

Method paving installed a new driveway and walkway for us. We are so happy with the results. Our driveway and walkway are gorgeous and we were provided with great customer service. read more

We had 3 estimates for pavers for our back patio, walkway along side our driveway, and walkway from street to sidewalk. Two were big name companies with Method Paving being a family owned business. Rick's estimate was competitive but lower than the others, so we went with Method Paving. Rick and his crew were amazing. We had a design we had worked out but Rick improved on it and the results were great. The crew showed their artistic skills and excellent craftmanship in the way square corners were placed and curves made. The crew stayed with the job until completed (about 3-4 days) - not bouncing back and forth between several jobs at once. After seeing the quality of work, our daughter had him install pavers for their patio and walkways. I highly recommend Method Paving - excellent results! read more

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I do not write reviews very often, but when a contractor's work is of excellent quality and even surpasses expectations, I take the time to write a review. I received a few estimates from several contractors before I decided to have Method Paving remove the old, uneven and badly cracked concrete patio (left after the termite-infested deck had been removed) and install a new concrete patio and steps. Rick Pestana was easy to work with, listened to my concerns, and designed a lovely, functional patio with attractive curved, safe steps leading from the sliding glass doors at the house. I now feel safe walking down the steps and am pleased to have a patio that is far more esthetically pleasing that it ever was before! The only critic I might make is that I was not always sure in advance when workmen were coming to the house, sometimes they just suddenly showed up without any prior notice or even a knock at the door to let me know they were present. Perhaps, due to weather and postponed jobs and a pandemic, scheduling was particularly difficult for the company. Overall, I am very pleased with the work done and would recommend Rick Pestana and Method Paving without any hesitation! read more

Great experience, highly recommended! Nathan was such a pleasure to work with. We got pavers put in across the backyard. The estimate and the final costs were very much in line - very clear from the beginning about what it will cost, provided options with the cost for each option, good attention to detail and any issues that came up promptly were handled promptly and backyard looks great! read more

My experience with Method Pavers and Nathan were exceptional. My front yard and a complicated front porch, driveway and walkways are so beautiful. I had 3 bids and Nathan gave me the best bid. I read the reviews and that was how I made my decision right on the spot with Nathan. He was so easy to work with and his price was what I expected. The quality I receive was awesome. The workers were conscientious, polite and easy to work with. The schedule they had set for my job was exact to what was said in spite of the weather/rain being an issue. If you want a good job, a person who will work well with you and a fair price I highly recommend Method Paver for the job. read more

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Wow! What a great job with installing a 500 square foot patio. The detail in cutting to accent corners and edging is impressive. They integrated the patio with existing retaining walls and other paths to a cohesive design. Attention was paid to slope and to allow for drainage The crew is very hard working, finished the job completely and on time. Rick checked in and was present every day. We were so pleased we had them work on another path in need of repair and to correct a drainage issue in another patio area. We would definitely work with Method Paving again and highly recommend them. read more

We contacted Method Paving in April, 2013 after 17 years of living with an ugly aggregate concrete slab back patio which was uneven from tree roots and cracking. The misses had done tons of homework and knew what she wanted. Rick took our requests, made some suggestions, gave us a really fair quote compared to others, and provided some other satisfied referrals. His various crews worked diligently and the attention to detail really shows in our step down and in the leveling of the pavers. Rick came by to seal the stone himself in the end. I think we really lucked out with our relatively small job, as Rick has more than enough work to keep him busy and doesn't really want to grow his business too much. If you can get him, you'll be super pleased. read more

We hired Method Paving to put in a new brick pathway (from the sidewalk to the front door). Our current pathway had seen its day and was crumbling before our very eyes. Nathan from Method Paving came to our home and gave us a quote. He showed us various designs we could choose in the brickwork. Shortly after that his crew came out, demolished the old pathway, poured the concrete, and laid the new bricks. The whole job only took 3 days (including the time for the concrete to dry). The new pathway is beautiful - the design is exactly as we discussed. They did an amazing job. I would definitely hire them again, and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for quality and professionalism. read more

We had Method Paving put in a 140 foot pathway in our backyard. We were very impressed with the quality of the workmanship and the professionalism of the workers. Great job, guys! read more

Concrete walkway slated in wrong direction towards the house. Blue stone crooked. Never came to pick up forms and extra grout. Uneven edges. What a disaster! read more

If you want top notch results at a reasonable price, talk to Rick as he's your guy. They do excellent work and will work with you to come up with great options for your budget and needs. Experienced, polite team that works quickly and pays great attention to detail. I needed to insert a plumber into the schedule to replace main pipes and Rick was very accommodating adjusting schedule as needed. Everyone loves our new front yard and they come highly recommended. They do high-end projects to smaller projects, but seem to provide outstanding service no matter the size of the project. Will try to post pics once the landscaping/planting part of our project is complete. So excited to see it once it's done. read more

The crew were real craftsmen. The planter wall was all curves and nearly every paver needed trimming. They laid out the wall and trimmed pavers before ever setting permanently. Very happy with the end result. read more

Method Paving - New paver planter wall to match existing brick patio. - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I'll start with just saying that Method Paving is an outstanding contractor. Owner Rick Pestana met with me to discuss the project. He was very thorough in his questions about my desires and expectations for the project, allowing him to prepare a detailed proposal for the job. His cost was reasonable - not the cheapest or most expensive but he was detailed in exactly what his team would be doing for each phase of the project. He worked with me on paver selection and design. In the end, the job went exactly as planned and the workmanship is outstanding. The job was scheduled for 9 working days - and completed on schedule. Rick stopped by the job every day to review progress and discuss any concerns, I might have. There were no changes to the contract, which is a sign that Rick and the staff really do know their jobs. The new pavers look beautiful. Five stars to this contractor. I would recommend Method Paving for another job without hesitation. read more

Previously, I had this company rip out my concrete patio and put in natural stone pavers. The grout between the pavers seemed to have washed out or settled down, leaving gaps. And some of the pavers were chipped and needed to be replaced. Method Paving honored their warranty and spent 5 hours fixing the issue. Apparently, the issue came up because they couldn't use a machine to pack in the grout as it would break my natural stone surface. Good work. Crew was helpful, patient, diligent, and worked with me to repair the issues. They lifted some 30 stacked, old pavers, so I could pick out the good ones. read more

Method Paving - Natural stone paver patio - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Los Gatos, California

At the outset let me say that this is a rave review. I cannot say enough how pleased I am with the work that Nathan and his crew did. The project was a complicated one: We wanted to replace a tired aggregate deck around a swimming pool, take out a built in spa and prep the pool for an automatic pool cover. All the pool plumbing was replaced, the pool skimmer was moved and a pool auto filler was added. The paver work had added complications in that it had to integrate with existing pavers which did not align exactly true to the house, i.e., the corners of the house are not at exact 90 degrees. Results were artistic as well as sound. Great communication. This probably was not the cheapest firm available but given the absolutely superior results I have no complaints. Bottom Line? I will use Method the next time I have a paving job. read more

We used Method Paving to enlarge and pave our driveway. We had an existing asphalt driveway that was narrow and had 10 feet of useless bushes on the side. We got three bids for a new driveway and Method was our pick because the price was competitive and Rick's personal commitment to detail sealed the deal. Rick (the owner) personally came out and spent a couple of hours walking us through his recommendation for the driveway. He gave us a lot of good advice (from his years in the business) and a drawing that detailed exactly what work would be done. He then sent us photos of previous work and a list of driveways that he had done. We drove to all of the properties and they looked gorgeous. We met three of the owners who all praised Method's work. All had glowing reviews and nothing negative. His crew has been with him for years, which also gave us confidence. We soon realized that our porch would look a lot better if it was also upgraded during the paving. Rick also gave us a bid for stone paving that would match our existing walkway. He had a crew of experienced stone layers that was able to interweave the new stone into the existing walkway so that it looked very natural. It is very hard to tell that the walkway had been installed 10 years before the new porch. The crew came out and did the entire job in exactly the time frame that was given us. Our BIGGEST mistake was saying "no" to the sealant. We just thought it was an add-on that we probably didn't need. WRONG !!! By the third day on our beautiful new driveway, there were tire tracks everywhere. I called Rick in a panic and he quickly scheduled the sealant. I personally scrubbed the tire tracks off the driveway. Don't make the same mistake we did! Say "yes" to the sealant. It looked AMAZING after it was done and we have not seen tire tracks on the stone after that. The walkway also turned out great. We had a couple of concerns and Rick personally came out to address them. He had his crew return to remove some spots and it looked great after that. It's the personal care that stands out with Method Paving. Neighbors have commented on how gorgeous it all turned out. We are very pleased. read more

Method Paving did an amazing job in our front walkway. We compared and they provided the best price but even better their operation is impeccable. Rick's crew run unbelievable smoothly and I would highly recommend you contact him when planing your paving project. For the same price as concrete you can have a much better look and function. See my pics and check them out. read more

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It's easy to make a job look good immediately it's finished. Much more difficult is to ensure it still looks as good years later. We had our front yard repaved and a couple of pathways added, in Spring 2012. The estimate was the lowest of the three we received but the reviews were good and there was another example of their work in the neighborhood, so we went with it. Nathan supervised the job and was excellent in every respect. The workers were efficient, tidy and very competent. Everyone showed up on time, completed the job on schedule, and stayed on budget. Two years on the job is as good as new. If pavers aren't properly bedded they can move or subside over time. Ours look as neat as the day they were laid. I'd unequivocally recommend these guys. read more

Method was wonderful. From demo to finish it is a class act operation with a friendly and trustworthy workforce. The installers were true artists and craftsmen and took pride in their work. It was fascinating to watch every little piece carefully and accurately made to fit perfectly. Travis, who managed the project, was responsive, and respectful. I would hire again in a heartbeat. read more

I found Method Paving only by chance, looking up Diamond Certified contractors. He was the only one from the list to return my call. I also met with the company that advertises on the radio all the time and a few others whom I met at a home show. What I liked best about Rick was that he was low pressure and actually encouraged me to get other quotes. He came up with a great design and fair price for the work. Once they started the job they continued working until it was complete. I started with them doing a backyard patio. When the work was complete, I was so happy that I also had him do my front driveway and patio. Rick stayed engaged throughout the job, followed up and provided great customer service. He also wasn't pushy to get paid, which was somewhat refreshing as far as contractors go. Recently I had an issue with a broken sprinkler pipe under one of the pathways which caused some separation in the stones. When I called Rick he showed up that day to check it out and was able to fix the problem for me. He really lives up to his customer satisfaction guarantee! read more

I used Method Paving twice - once installing pavers for my parking strip and then a year later to do the walkway in my mom's backyard. Great communication, quality workmanship and a fair price. If I need more paver work done, I will use this company again. Highly recommend. read more

We confidently recommend Method Paving and Rick. We contracted with Method Paving to complete our Oct 2013 backyard remodel. Rick provided excellent personalized consultation to improve a design drawn up for us ~3yrs prior by a different outdoor architect. He was very adept at listening to our overall objectives: optimally level our sloping yard, extend the usable patio area, create an outdoor kitchen and compliment our tree-covered area with paving stones, building a natural stone sitting wall, and installing a high-quality turf lawn. We took consultations/estimates from others, including the contractor affiliated with our original designer. However, we went with Method Paving because: (1) We found it easy to develop a professional and trustworthy rapport with Rick. He listened to our objectives and submitted a reasonably priced bid that challenged "up-sells" suggested by competitors. This demonstrated his honesty and practicality, which proved Rick and Method Paving had our best interests in mind. (2) We were impressed after viewing the work Method Paving did for previous clients. It was clear that they deliver high quality work with natural stone and pavers. Rick set expectations well and he kept us apprised as the job progressed. Having frequent updates and regular communication with Rick made us feel like we had Method Paving's focused attention during the entire job. He and his crew were courteous to our family and to our neighbors. His estimated timeline for completion was spot on - a testament to his knowledge and solid experience. The job was smooth as planned and on budget. We are quite pleased with how it all turned out... we enjoy admiring our backyard and look forward to spending time there. read more

Method Paving was top-notch, would highly recommend. Nathan was outstanding to work with. Man of his word and see's the job through from design to completion. Our job was tricky. We had pavers in place, est. 10-12 years old I assume. We were looking to remove a large raised garden bed and widen a few sections of our yard so our kids could have a larger play area. For our original plans, we initially had three quotes. First company had no idea what our current pavers were, threw a catalog at us and said "you pick." Second company had a fair price but it was more than we wanted to spend. Third company, Method, was great from the get-go. Nathan identified our current type of pavers right away. We were informed they were still produced but the texture was a little different. Nathan sat and contemplated the job with care for well over an hour. He contemplated how to utilize the current pavers while incorporating the new pavers, all while making a nice design. His quote was nearly exact to the second quote we received, but he took much more care and time with us discussing the project. We were defeated as we didn't want to spend as much money as the job would cost, but again, the pricing was fair. Nathan discussed options with us, alternative design ideas and we eventually came up with a design and plan that met our goals and came in much less expensive than our original quote. Nathan probably spent over two hours with us. Job started, demo and install was quick and painless. We had one small issue with one of the a workers which was addressed immediately by Nathan. The new stone matched the old stone really well, we were super pleased. I had pushed for sealing the pavers, because I was raised that you seal pavers after they're installed. It's what you do. It's an investment in your yard, protect it. That said, the older pavers became much darker after the sealant was applied vs. the new pavers. We originally were going to put a boarder between the new and the old pavers, but opted against it as we felt the match was fairly close prior to sealing. After sealing, my wife wanted to kill me. Big contrast between the old/new. It was our call however, and even after a few weeks the pavers have lighted up. Still a contrast, but in time they'll all match up. Nathan addressed our contrast concerns, even experimenting with a few additional sealed pavers to see if we can lighten up the color a bit. Option to put in a boarder is still possible as well. That's above and beyond in my book, he could have told us to take a hike. He didn't, he discussed and provided solutions to the contrast issue. That said, if planning to seal old and new pavers, take our advice and seal a few old pavers first to test the colors. Hindsight being 20/20, this was our one error. We probably wouldn't have sealed if we were to do over again. Regardless, the yard is better than we could have imagined. Our kids have a much larger play area to ride bikes and we now have more space to entertain. We are very pleased with the work Method did at our home and we'd work with again in a heartbeat. Many thanks to Nathan for his work on our project. read more

I'm pretty stingy about giving 5 stars in this case Rick and his crew really earned it. Rick is professional, knowledgeable and just an all around pleasant person to work with. We had some changes to our job but Rick was extremely accommodating and happy to make adjustments without the constant push back and request for extra $ like other contractors do. His crew did such an incredible job, it was a treat to watch them. They were neat, pleasant and easy to communicate with. We highly recommend these guys. Will put up some pictures once our landscaping gets done. read more

We were referred to Method Paving by friends who had a very positive experience with Rick Pestana in paving their driveway. The whole process was perfect. The job was completed in less time than the estimate and all phases were efficiently performed by the friendly, clean and expert employees! The pavers are beautiful--couldn't ask for a better look. read more

I have never written a Yelp review, but my boyfriend and I were so happy with Method Paving that we wanted to write a review. We had pavers installed on our driveway and back patio in September, and Nathan and his crew did an amazing job. They look absolutely beautiful, and we could not be happier. We got multiple bids, and not only did Nathan quote us the best price, but his professionalism and attention to detail made us feel very confident that we made the right choice. The crew were incredibly hard-working, friendly, and although they worked very efficiently, they were meticulous about doing excellent work. Nathan was an absolute pleasure to work with. He had great suggestions, stayed within our budget, and was very flexible about a couple of last-minute changes we requested. We highly recommend them! read more