We worked with Vanessa Grimaldo on a renovation of our backyard in Berkeley. Vanessa and Black…read moreDiamond Paver Stones transformed our dilapidated, overgrown backyard by installing paver stones, synthetic grass, a proper drainage system, and a rebuilt staircase. The finished backyard looks excellent and the quality of the construction appears high. Vanessa specifically provided excellent, white-glove service throughout the entirety of the project and was super responsive to all of our communication. We did have a number of issues arise with the crew (mainly excessive dust seeping into our house and trash being left behind on the neighbor's property line), as well as the accounting department (an accidental attempt at overcharging us), but Vanessa always did an excellent job of troubleshooting these issues and helping to guide everybody towards a resolution. She also worked diligently on our backyard design and expertly guided us through several iterations and unexpected construction issues. I highly recommend working with Vanessa and Black Diamond Pavers.

We had an outstanding experience working with Nick Miller and the Black Diamond crew…read more They competitively bid a well designed curved driveway, with a stairway going down one side of the yard, and a pathway across the front of the house. Great design and installation of tasteful spotlights, mushroom lights, and some custom lights in the paver patterns. The Black Diamond team workers were fast, clean, organized, courteous, and their craftsmanship was excellent and the finished front of the house was a very custom and professional job. They were also flexible, which is probably most important. It now has a very modern, Tuscan look. What a transformation from cracked concrete! The neighbor dropped by, was amazed, and said: sign me up too! Definitely would recommend. It turned out better than we had imagined.

Love, love, love this business! I already had two quotes and…read morewas afraid that this company would be much higher, since they were referred by Belgard and had great reviews. But they came back with exactly the same estimate, were able to start the project in a week, and finish in only four days. Just so you know, I have a very long uphill driveway in Oakland hills. The first day the cru arrived with machinery. I could not believe that my old driveway was gone by noon. Everybody who worked on site was knowledgeable, professional and hard working. Apart from the lunch break, I didn't see anyone slaking off. Nelson was on site daily confirming the design with me and overseeing the quality. Basically, they knew what they were doing and executed beautifully. Even the transition to the road was done better than I expected. I highly recommend Mr. Pavers!

Mr Pavers were great until we had a an issue....a big issue!…read moreMr Pavers did a great job on front walkways in October of 2021 and we had no big issues. Now time to redo our pool deck and back patio, we went back to Mr Pavers for the job using the same BELGARD pavers. We agreed to a few suggestions that added to our job including; using pavers for a walkway that we were originally not going to do (note-walkway has a big tree above it); upgrading a drain cover to match the pavers, etc. Glaystone, Owner of Mr Pavers, noticed the salesman had failed to see a drain and he needed to add $300 to our already signed contract for that. We did not object and accepted the additional charge without complaining. We had a whole lot of pavers left from our front walkway project that we have stored on the side of our house. We asked John (the salesman) if we could save a few $ and use them for the backyard. He said no because the color would no longer match and more importantly, as a result we would need to treat those pavers with a sealer every 1-2 years going forward and he said " no one wants that expense!!! " He said we could just get rid of those pavers or use them in a place that we wouldn't care if they didn't match. We got off to a bumpy start with minor issues for example-the salesman John told us they could easily get the forklift by our pool equipment on the side of the house to get to the back. Well-not even close-and we needed to have our equipment moved. Glaystone told us John had simply measured wrong. We loved our new pavers when they were done until 5 DAYS later. After a windy night my husband went out early the next morning to clean up the leaves that fell. That's when we discovered the patio and pool deck were heavily stained. So we sent a video to Glaystone and asked that he call us. First, he said the stains must have come from our barbecue. After telling him we have not used it, he said he was out of town and we agreed to contact him when he got back. Glaystone surprised us (back from vacation early?) and showed up to look at the damage and immediately said he wasn't responsible because he can't control nature. The leaves from our trees had caused the stains. He told us the pavers were perfect when he finished the project 5 days earlier and he was done. We were stunned to say the least. Our basic expectation was that he had surely experienced this before and would help with the solution since it had only been 5 DAYS! But instead Glaystone said it was our choice not to seal the pavers because we were so "budget conscious"! But there had been no suggestion that we seal the pavers ever and in the years we have had the same trees and pavers in our front yard we had not one single stain. So we were "budget conscious" because we didn't want to cover half of our backyard with pavers as he kept pushing us to do? If he had EVER brought up the fact that having a lot of trees in our yard could cause a problem with stains we would have either chosen a different product or treated it. In regards to us being "budget conscious "....Was a 20k job too small for him (which was our 2nd project using him)? So we said at the very least, who do you use for an issue like this and he called his "friend". His friend arrived less than an hour later and gave us a quote of $1600 to clean our pavers and then $1100 to seal them, so $2700 total. If we go forward with this it would now need to be repeated every 2-3 years. There is absolutely no guarantee that the stains will be removed! Has BELGARD done something to change their pavers? Did Mr Pavers do something different? But the bottom line is after the completion of the second major project with Mr Pavers we expected better from them. Our expectation was that with damage to the pavers after 5 DAYS they would have them cleaned and the stains removed. See pictures attached.

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!

The cement on the outside edge of my garage was starting to crack after 25 years of driving over…read moreit. I knew if we didn't patch it, the cracking would continue further into the garage. Was able to get in touch with Hulu right away and he came by 30 minutes later to give me an estimate. He applied the cement patch several days later. Was happy to get the patch applied

Not sure how Hulu is getting so many 5 star reviews based on our experience…read more Communication: non-existent. Had to follow-up multiples times just to secure a consultation. Service: lacking as well. Showed up to our home and we had to repeat exactly what / where the problem areas were. Upon inspecting, didn't consult, but rather hastily left even without an idea of next steps. It's been two weeks now since the in-person consult and we still haven't received a follow-up or estimate. Sure, Hulu's work may be sound, but we will not be working with this company as there are better options out there if communication and service are important to you.

This review is way overdue, but I wanted to make sure it was posted because Manu and his team were…read morevery responsive and courteous. I had over 45 feet of sidewalk that needed to be redone as well as a driveway approach back in early summer. They did a nice job - very quick, very clean and no hassle. There was a slight hairline crack that showed up shortly after completion of which Manu assured me that it's normal and he would take care of it if it got any bigger. I trust him and and his crew. Thanks again, Manu.

Manu was great! Quick to respond to my messages, was able to give me a fair estimate, and did a top…read morenotch job with filling in the open spot in my porch. Overall great value for the work done. I would absolutely recommend this business!

Ramiro, his son Brayan and their team are the best! I received multiple bids from several concrete…read morecompanies, and we chose Ramiro for being monetarily fair, extremely responsive, communicative, and knowledgeable. We have a very long driveway and needed roughly 20 large flags of concrete replaced due to major cracks from wear and tear, earth movement, and time. They were able to begin the job in a timely fashion & worked daily very hard to get the job done quickly. I highly recommend RB Concrete!

Ramiro, his son, and the rest of his crew helped us with a full backyard remodel including…read morereplacing the coping and concrete around our pool, pouring a large patio, finishing a concrete wall, and laying turf with a putting green. Ramiro was very responsive, transparent with his quoting, priced fairly, and knowledgeable. He helped us design the best layout to utilize our yard, and ensure we had the right drainage options. He was helpful in answering any questions I had, and provided his recommendations to ensure our desired outcome was met. We went with some non-traditional colored concrete and concrete stamp patterns and it turned out better than we could have ever imagined.

Swanson completed my backyard and front yard about 3 years ago. Even though my yards still look…read morebeautiful, I noticed a light wasn't working anymore and a tile needed to be reinstalled. I reached out to Geoff and as always, he was very responsive and offered to repair these items. Geoff and his team stand by their workmanship and products. They put a lot of emphasis on both, the quality of their work and customer satisfaction. It's becoming hard to find companies/business owners that care and take pride in their work. I will continue to recommend Swanson!

Geoff and his team (Rico and Candy) were easy and very professional to work with. They updated our…read moredrought tolerant plants in the front and backyard with Beth Szymanski's help as the designer (she is wonderful too @Edendesigns). We used our existing rock and brought in new bark. All of the old irrigation was replaced with drip lines and they pruned back our large, overgrown trees in the front. Very knowledgable and completed in five days!! I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

I can't recommend Maicon and his team more highly. I had a 2,000 square foot driveway replacement…read moreproject that included tough access, tree removal, scheduling difficulties and a demanding neighbor. Maicon took all the twists and turns in stride and delivered an eye-poppingly gorgeous project. My neighbors keep stopping bye to rave about the huge curb appeal improvement since we installed paving stones in our driveway, backyard, car park and walkway. For such an expensive project, finding a contractor that you trust and will flex to your changing preferences as a job progresses is incredibly important. Maicon as the owner and Will as the super on the job kept up informed and at ease throughout the week of construction. Stop searching for the right installer and just call Solo Paver Experts now.

Solo pavers did an excellent job on paving our backyard. I love the final product. Maicon and his…read morecrew were very professional and proficient. They tore out the old yard, trees, and existing concrete. Maicon was clear about product and price. His crew worked nonstop on some very hot days. They were finished in 4 days. We are enjoying our new backyard that is now an awesome outdoor living space for the whole family. 5 stars

We had a great experience with Dynasty Pavers from start to finish. The team was professional,…read morepunctual, and paid close attention to every detail throughout the project. They took the time to understand our vision. The quality of the workmanship is exceptional, and our new drive way and entrance looks lovely. Communication was excellent, the job site was kept clean. It's clear they take pride in their work and genuinely care about customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled paver contractor, I highly recommend Dynasty Pavers. We couldn't be happier with the final result!

We had a great experience with Dynasty Pavers from start to finish. The team was professional,…read morepunctual, and paid close attention to every detail throughout the project. They took the time to understand our vision. The quality of the workmanship is exceptional, and our new drive way and entrance looks lovely. Communication was excellent, the job site was kept clean. It's clear they take pride in their work and genuinely care about customer satisfaction. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled paver contractor, I highly recommend Dynasty Pavers. We couldn't be happier with the final result!

I rented a concrete trailer and my experience was amazing. The women in the office made my day and…read morewere so nice.

We were so pleased with the great service and timely delivery of base rock to our ranch. A local…read moreLivermore, rock supply would not deliver to us because of the road. TriValley concrete will be my go to for all my gravel and rock needs. And Grace was so kind and professional. If you need rock gravel or any construction material, you have to check them out.