On The Level

(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!

Ergeon

(542 reviews)

Great to know Ergeon They were really professional company…read more They gave me the suggestion before we can start our project Hope they will quote me a best price

surprisingly the video call to get an estimate went well. Diego was very clear and easy to talk to…read moreand shows you real time the cost estimate.

Lamata Concrete

(77 reviews)

Mata and his crew did a great job replacing cracked and broken old concrete around our Berkeley…read morehome. Easy to work with and fair.

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.

Intuitive Landscape & Construction

(88 reviews)

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!

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Thank you! Really appreciate the team following up after…read moreinstall to confirm things were set up correctly.

Veterans Concrete

(52 reviews)

As a owner builder I hired TJ as my project manager to pour a slab for an addition and also pour…read moresome slabs in my driveway which I had previously removed. TJ is easy to work with and is very transparent and gave me a solid reasonable quote. He and his team are all professionals, and the concrete finish is beautiful and TJ is very knowledgeable and experienced in concrete and more. He went above and beyond and the finished product is exactly what I was hoping for.

I asked the team to level my garage and the work was completed in 1 day by a professional team…read more They used laser to level and keep it flat, I am impressed

Hans Thiering Masonry

4.4

(7 reviews)

Hans Theiring Masonry restored three historical Monuments in Joaquin Miller Park. Did an…read moreoutstanding job. Matching mortar perfectly. Friends of Joaquin Miller Park

Hans and his crew are professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with! They installed a terrace…read morein our front yard and created a walking pathway between our and our neighbor's houses. We sort of knew what we wanted, but had no idea how to choose materials or arrange our stones. Hans helped us select materials and come up with a design that we love! Hans and Co. are also very nice people, which means a lot. We HIGHLY recommend Hans Thiering Masonry.

D Garcia's Landscaping

(58 reviews)

D Garcia Landscaping completed a large fence project for us and we are extremely happy with the…read moreresults! This was a technically challenging project involving a steep hill and very mature redwood roots. Standout qualities of this company are: 1. Ease of quoting process Before coming out in person, they were able to give us a ballpark price based on dimensions, fence type, and site images. This allowed me to decide whether to move forward and I thought this was really respectful of my time. Then, Dago, the owner, came for the site visit and to discuss details. 2. No bait and switch In ironing out the details, there was some miscommunication about whether staining was included. Dago was able to meet us halfway with the price increase. This honest business style continued throughout the project and no change orders or unexpected price increases happened. 3. Detail oriented Throughout the project, we discussed details such as fence posts placement relative to tree roots, post height, etc. Dago was both available in person and by email via his assistant Maria. It was also nice to have responses confirmed in writing so that things were clear and there would be no bait and switch. 4. Personality Dago is a really nice person and I enjoy speaking with his about his geriatric dogs, etc. This also helped me not feel anxious about the project, because I felt that I could trust him. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range, another was around $12K, and an outlier was above $20K. Dago's price was the lowest quote (with minute differences in material) and we are very glad we went with him!

I immediately got a good vibe from Dago when he came to give an estimate for our project. Working…read morewith Maria to get everything scheduled was also a very pleasant experience. The crew did a great job and we are very happy with how our installation went. I highly recommend and would definitely work with Dago again if I have another project.

Solid Ground Masonry and Concrete

(25 reviews)

Great work and communication from Henry and Ashley. Fixed my issue (cracking concrete under tiled…read moresteps), in time and on budget.

Henry and his team did a phenomenal job replacing our flagstone patio and multiple staircases and…read morebuilding a concrete retaining wall. Their work is very precise and has a high level professional finish. Originally we weren't planning on doing cemented flagstone or a retaining wall, but after a site visit Henry suggested we make those changes and was able to work with our budget for this major upgrade. It was 100% the right decision especially for our kids to run around safely. He also made some great suggestions for design changes such as capping the concrete wall and installing lights. Overall the team is very professional, works quickly and efficiently, and use materials very wisely so there isn't any waste. We have had Henry work on two projects already at our house and have another 3 projects lined up for future work. Could not recommend them more for any stone work.

Depth Concrete

4.8

(12 reviews)

They charge $175 to come and give a quote. That's pretty atypical. I was able to get a quote over…read morethe phone by sending pictures of the job and another company came out to quote.

Sean was wonderful from beginning to end. He applied for and received the permit to build a 112…read morefoot retaining wall and stairs, had the engineering done for that permit, employed a great crew and the most unbelievable part is that all our neighbors loved him for the way he handled the demolition of our existing wall and the reconstruction. The crew cleaned up every day, Sean directed traffic around some major equipment, disruptions were negligible, and the wall turned out beautifully. We had bids that were lower, but I felt confident that Sean was the right person for the job. In this case we definitely got what we paid for and more.

Envision Pavers

4.8

(26 reviews)

We have used Envision twice now for our front sidewalk and driveway replacement, and our backyard…read morepaver patio plus DG pathway. Both times Pablo was responsive and helpful, he really goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied. If any issues ever arose he would be there to find solutions. I can wholeheartedly recommend Envision pavers and Pablo for all your needs and will certainly use them again in the future.

I'm updating my review after 3 years of having Envision Pavers install a large patio in my back…read moreyard. I was originally very happy with them and gave them 5-starts for service, speed, and installing a lovely patio. They do not stand behind their work. Beware. After two years, the polymeric sand in this brand new patio began to crack, and crack, and crack. In some places over a 1/4 inch across the entire patio. It should not have this type or amount of cracking only after 3 years! Trying to get Pablo and his team out here to assess and address the issue has been a nightmare. From calling and emailing over and over, to scheduling time only to have them miss appointments. Last time I spoke to Pablo, it was September 2023 when he said they'd have me on the schedule to repair within 2-weeks. NOTHING. I've was at my wits end and decided to wait out the rainy season. Once again, I've tried contacting them by phone and email. NOTHING. I'd proceed with caution when considering Envision Pavers to do your next job. Initially, they seem great. Once off the job.. good luck. I hate that I've had to resort to Yelp to get any attention.

Precision Painting & Handyman Svcs

(59 reviews)

Precision Painting and Handyman Svcs did it so well since the beginning to the end. There was no…read moreconfusion in communication, they turned up on schedule and the job was completed meticulously and professionally. The lines of the paint are clear and the space was tidy once it was completed. The quality experienced was fair in its price. I would certainly suggest them to anyone who requires a good and detailed work.

I hired Precision Painting to paint/ repair damage to my bathroom walls, and I am highly pleased…read morewith their work. The associate, Mike, was kind, professional, and flexible with scheduling. He was on time and finished the job in the time that was quoted, and for a reasonable price. I would definitely hire him again for any paint/repair needs.

Kevin's Gardening Service

4.7

(356 reviews)

Kevin responded promptly after I left a message. He came to the house the next day. I showed him…read morethat I needed. I asked Kevin to clean up our front, side, and back yards. They were overgrown with weeds and some dead leaves from the rainy season. Also, the bushes needed trimming. He scheduled to do it only a few days later. His crew of 4 arrived on time and worked hard. The results were transformative. I am planning to have them do regular maintenance. Thanks Kevin!

We recently used Kevin's Gardening Service to do our summer yard work for the 6th time and we…read morecouldn't be more pleased with the two-day job. As always, the crew arrived on time and the work was done exactly as promised. We met with Kevin to discuss the tasks (cleaning yard; trimming trees and shrubs; weeding and moving plants; etc.). Sometimes Kevin has had a crew of 6 or 8; this year, it was three. The work was done by Kevin's nephew John plus Juanito and Benito. All worked diligently, taking only a short lunch break. As always, they listened to our requests and accommodated our wishes. John, when appropriate, offered helpful advice about possible options; he was consistently friendly and considerate and it was a pleasure to have his help. Years ago, we had used two other companies but were not satisfied. (One even had a worker who fell fast asleep in our yard after drinking at lunch!) We are so pleased to have found Kevin's Gardening Service and we will definitely continue to use them!

Garden Mamas

(15 reviews)

We hired Garden Mamas to maintain our mature hillside garden. While we thought it a bit strange…read morethat we had a different crew out most every time, we were assured by Tamara that she had communicated what needed to be done - she was managing the crew. This method seemed to work mostly, although we had to tell the crew each visit what to do, as mostly instructions had been partially communicated. One day, she sent two new people. We told them to trim two bushes on the stairwell and to pick up the leaves, nothing else. This was also communicated to Tamara a few days prior, but like most times, the crew seemed clueless as to what to do. When they were done and had left, we discovered that they had BUTCHERED our garden - most of five++ years of growth was cut away and in a most unappealing fashion. Her crew ripped out plants that a previous crew had installed only a month prior, had trimmed four bushes that were covering an unsightly wall into lollipop shapes, completely exposing the wall, trimmed new growth off of once per season budding plants without any care for shape or aesthetics, butchered slow growing manzanita plants that may never recover, etc etc etc. We were appalled and contacted her. Tamara responded to our concerns, but would not or could not take personal or financial responsibility for making us whole. She told us that the crew she sent was inexperienced and had never worked on a personal, mature garden (only on storage facilities and office complexes), and that she did not have the $$ to replace the plants destroyed or to pay for someone else to replace the plants (as we told her that we could not work with her anymore). We thought about going to the CSLB so that we could at least recover her bond, but did the time/money calculus and finally settled on her paying for two plants to be replaced, at another landscaper's wholesale cost (approx $500). So far, it has cost us over $10000 to get the garden back to where it was, and it will take a few years for it to look as good as it did prior to November 2025. We tried to support this independent, woman-owned business; but her model of a different crew every time coupled with an inability to run her business in a fiscally responsible manner makes it impossible for us to recommend her to ANYONE

I hired Garden Mamas to do our landscaping at the recommendation of one of my friends. Tamara was…read moregreat to work with - very communicative and worked within our budget. The project was completed within the time she estimated. Invoicing/payment process was clear and easy. I provided photos of the types of plants I liked (from other people's yards) and they provided a list of recommendations with descriptions and pricing as well as placement suggestions. I appreciated Tamara checking in on me a a few times after they planted to see how things were going and reminding me to turn off the water during the rainy season. It's seven months later and I am still enjoying admiring and tending to my plants as they grow.

Bay Area Custom Millwork

4.8

(5 reviews)

Bay Area Custom Millwork worked with me to design, build and install three sets of French doors…read moreacross the back of my house. We are very happy with the end product. Thank you to Fernando and his team.

CABINET REFACING!! My kitchen project with Fernando was a…read moregreat experience. I was selling the house and needed A BIG TRANSFORMATION to get a new, modern look (like a NEW BUILD HOME). The original cabinets were made of solid maple wood and screamed 1980's!! I ruled out replacing the original custom cabinets because it was not cost effective. Alternatively, I considered painting the cabinets but it would not produce the end result that I needed. My real estate agent suggested cabinet refacing. Huh, WHAT's that !? I searched the internet and YELP. I called Fernando and he educated me about the cabinet refacing process. THE PRICE WAS RIGHT. I wanted big results! He showed so much care and attention to detail from the start. He pointed out to me the 2 areas where the cabinets must be raised... 1) to accommodate a standard size refrigerator, and another area, to accommodate a new range hood at standard height (instead of the existing over-the-range-microwave). In order to give an accurate quote Fernando stopped by the house more than once to measure the cabinets. He made me feel as though I was his only customer. He updated me during the entire project - particularly when he was working on my cabinet doors "off site". He is extremely polite, he cares about his customers, and I always had a sense of trust with Fernando and his team. Some nights his team worked after hours to get the job done! Awesome dedication! THE RESULTS? The pictures tell the story better than I can! My kitchen is a modern beauty! It turned out better than I expected! When marketing this house FOR SALE the kitchen was a big selling point, of course!! The home sold in 8 days - could have been sooner - but we stalled in order to accommodate OPEN HOUSE on the weekend. The home was in high demand. There were multiple offers... and the home sold almost $200,000 over asking price!!! I certainly recommend this local business. I have another home with these same maple cabinets (installed by the same family friend in the 80's). When I am ready to sell that house I will no doubt call BAY ARE CUSTOM MILLWORK to do their magic once again!! CABINET REFACING takes skill. I'm a fan! If you want the same high end results - Contact Fernando! He will answer all your questions. You won't regret the decision.

Fine Home Carpentry and Repair

(10 reviews)

John built a bench seat with storage into our bay window and we're very happy with the end result…read more When he first arrived to discuss the project, he patiently looked at my sketches and ideas and offered very practical suggestions. During the build, he was conscientious of our space, and occasionally stopped to offer his thoughts or get our opinions on how to proceed. He finished early and cleaned everything up nicely. John is resourceful, polite, and friendly. We'll happily call him for future projects.

John is an outstanding problem solver and does top quality work! I hired John for two projects. The…read morefirst repairing 6 original double-hung windows (some dating back to 1928), where the sash cords needed to be replaced and reattached to the lead counterweights so the windows would open and close easily. The second renovating some exterior wood trim of our Tudor-style home. For this second project, we discussed several approaches for completing the renovation, talking through the pros and cons of each. I was impressed with John's knowledge and his pragmatic approach. Highly recommended! I'm sure I will hire him again.

Bay Area Deck Restoration

(50 reviews)

I thought Rolando and his crew were fantastic! I can't imagine a better result. Rolando answered…read moreall my questions patiently and clearly. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and quick to respond. The work (making us a new deck as well as cleaning and staining our back porch) is beautiful, the price was fair, perhaps even on the low side. I would enthusiastically recommend Roland and his company to anyone. Marc T.

We needed our old, dangerous deck replaced. Rolando responded quickly, gave us an honest estimate…read moreand time frame for completion. Within the week, he and his team came, demolished and hauled away the old deck boards, placed a temporary path, and started puting down underlayment. Next came the new deck boards. Rolando suggested an improved layout which actually made the deck look better. He even accommodated my unusual request to place a planting hole in the deck. We discovered he also does tile work and because the deck project went so well, we had Rolando and his team tile our half bath and the master bath. Came out beautiful! All within budget.

Central Bay Roofing & Restoration