We recently hired Mendenhall Concrete to replace our driveway, widen it by 6 feet, install a new…read moreL-shaped front walkway, replace and widen the side walkway to our garage, and redesign the front entry by eliminating a crumbling brick step and incorporating it into the new walkway. I can honestly say this was the best experience I've ever had with a home improvement contractor. From start to finish, Mike Stratton and his team were outstanding. Mike is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly takes pride in his work. He was flexible throughout the project as I made a few design changes along the way, and he was always willing to discuss options and offer thoughtful recommendations. What really impressed me was that many of Mike's best ideas didn't increase the cost of the project. He suggested installing a sleeve under the new driveway so I could easily run irrigation or electrical lines to the other side in the future, something I hadn't even thought about before he mentioned it and will almost certainly make use of. He also recommended embedding a drainage pipe beneath one area of the concrete so that, if drainage ever became an issue, it would already be in place and could easily be tied into. He also recommended removing the old porch step to create a seamless, modern transition to the front entry. As we discussed different layout ideas, including curves versus straight runs, he made it clear that the cost would be the same regardless of which design I chose, allowing me to focus on what looked best rather than what cost more. The workmanship was exceptional. The crew was professional, friendly, and obviously very experienced. You could tell these are craftsmen who have been doing this for a long time. They worked efficiently, never seemed rushed, and paid attention to the details. Mike stopped by every day, often multiple times, to check on progress, answer questions, and make sure everything met his standards. The project stayed on schedule from beginning to end, with each phase flowing smoothly into the next. They also went above and beyond at the finish by repairing stucco that had been disturbed during construction, rehanging my gate, and even patching some older stucco adjacent to the project that wasn't really part of the job. The finished driveway and walkways look fantastic and have completely transformed the curb appeal of our home. Just as importantly, the work looks incredibly solid. Even the walkways were built with the same attention to durability as the driveway. Nothing about the project felt like corners were being cut. The price was also very fair. In fact, another contractor I'm working with on a separate project, someone who frequently works alongside concrete companies, told me that the price I paid was very reasonable for the scope of work being performed. I recommend Mendenhall Concrete without hesitation. When I'm ready to tackle the backyard, they'll be my first call.

I hired this concrete company for two separate projects, including backyard pavement work…read more Unfortunately, both experiences were stressful and uncertain. The main issue was that we would agree on a scope of work and price, but after the job started, he would later complain about the price or try to change the terms. On one project, he initially offered a discount if I paid cash, but about a week later said he could no longer honor that arrangement. I agreed to pay the full amount because he is also my neighbor across the street and I wanted to keep things friendly. I also asked him to repair damaged stucco under my patio doors, and he agreed to include that work. While I was traveling, he sent me a bill for the full amount, and I paid assuming the agreed work had been completed. When I returned, I found that the stucco repair had not been done. I asked him again to fix it. He sent a long message complaining about the price and scope of the work, apologized, and said he would fix it -- but he never did. After dealing with repeated complaints, uncertainty around agreed pricing, and unfinished promised work, I gave up. I would not hire him again. In my opinion, there was too much inconsistency and stress for work that should have been handled clearly and professionally.

Charlie Concrete did a great job on our project! Fast, professional, and completed everything in…read morejust one day. Even though it was a smaller project, the quality of work was excellent and stayed within budget. Very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them for any concrete work!

I wanted to pour a concrete pathway around the foundation of the house and I needed it to be done…read morequick! Juan and his company were able to efficiently deliver high quality results for a fair price! I am extremely happy with the job done.

I contacted six companies before deciding on Quality Sealants. Three of those companies sent…read morerepresentatives to do on-site estimates. Not only was Quality Sealants in line with what I expected to pay, but their customer service went far beyond. Hector (sale's representative) explained the process and even did a small test spot to show how my faded pavers would look after the service. The technicians who came out to strip, sand and seal (Timo and Manuel) were very detailed oriented and did a fantastic job. During the process, Hector came out to inspect and ensure all was going as well. Hopefully, the sealant will last as indicated. All in all, I am very happy and highly recommend Quality Sealants.

This is the third job I have had Quality Sealants do on her house - 2 patios and now the from…read moreporch. Hector Palacios does the estimating and he and his crew are excellent. On time, friendly, clean work and good clean up. Safe Covid practices too. We changed our mind about a sealant during this job and they were very accommodating and made the change without question. Top Notch service and beautiful work.

Manuel is great to work with! We covered up a fireplace we don't use and weren't able to put a vent…read morein the front. I reached out to him over concerns with moisture buildup in the closed off cavity, and he knew exactly what to do with adding an external vent and capping the chimney. On inspection, he also noted that our 50 year old grout was starting to show its age, so he recommended regrouting the chimney to prevent cracks forming over time, but he wasn't pushy about the additional work. We had him do it, and he and his crew were able to work on it on the schedule we needed for a reasonable price. Will definitely hire him again anytime I need masonry services!

Manuel came by to give me a quote on refacing my fireplace. He arrived on time, and was able to…read moreexpertly evaluate the situation and explain exactly what he would do to not only build me a new facade, but also protect the integrity of the fireplace. He was honest and thorough, and made a point to show me how I could save on materials, and how he could work with some things I already had on hand. He gave me an incredibly fair proposal with an expedited timeline. Due to some construction issues, I am currently unable to move forward with the project, but he was gracious and kind despite the circumstances. I will absolutely be reaching out to him in the future to get some work done. Thanks Manuel!

We hired Good Business Home Improvement for an interior house painting project and had a great…read moreexperience from start to finish. Carl and his crew repainted multiple rooms, including walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and baseboards, and the quality came out excellent. They took time with prep work, masking, protecting floors, and making sure the finish looked clean and professional. Communication was easy, pricing was fair, and they stayed organized throughout the project. If you're looking for an interior painter in San Diego who does residential painting, repainting, drywall touch-ups, and detailed finish work, I'd definitely recommend them. The house feels brighter and completely refreshed. Would hire again. -- Ren

I had Carl help with painting our living room and stairs. He is very responsive, and easy to work…read morewith. He made sure the project was completed with high quality and was able to ensure the time requirements were met for new tenants to move in. His pricing is very reasonable. Carl was great and I'd recommend him to anyone that needs painting or home renovation / repairs! Thank you!

UP DATE Issac was wonderful. He explained why we were…read morehaving the problem we were having with the grout. Could not be more helpful and educated us on why we are having the problem we are having. Great customer service. Thank you and god bless you and your family. May peace be with you. You don't find many companies that care so much. God Bless you and your family.

Despite being twice the price of other quotes to strip and re-seal my pavers, I agreed to sign with…read morethese guys on a Thursday, because Isaac said they would work over the July 4th weekend, to be done before a bunch of other contractors started work the following week. I was skeptical, but he'd only agree if I signed right then and there. On Friday, they rolled in at 2pm, worked for maybe 2 hours, asked for 80% of the job money, and went home. When I asked about the lack of progress, they said not worry -- they'd be back tomorrow and be done by Monday. The next day, they never showed up. Nor the day after that. Multiple phone calls and emails to the office went unreturned. On Monday morning, they first tried to claim they never said they would work the weekend. Then they admitted they had, but their truck broke down. If so, why did nobody call me, I asked? They shrugged. They then pointed to other contractors now working in the front yard, and said they couldn't work. I pointed out that there was nothing stopping them from working in the back yard. They stared blankly, then turned around and went home. At this point, I started to feel these guys weren't being completely honest. This feeling would only grow with time. For the next full week, I had to beg each day for them to tell when they were showing up, and what work would they were planning to do, so I could coordinate with the other contractors to be out of their way. Each day, they refused to explain, found another surprise reason they couldn't work, and left without saying anything. And this was not just my opinion: all three other contractor companies working at the same time, at various points, all called to tell me some variation of "your paver guys seem completely clueless." Eventually the work got done, and ended up being decent quality. That is the only reason I'm not leaving one star. But otherwise, this was the most poorly managed, uncoordinated, and questionably honest home contractor I have ever worked with.

I needed some stucco patches done on a wall and the house. Benjamin Gomez, the owner, answered the…read morephone immediately and set up an appointment the next day as I recall. He showed up as promised and gave me a written quote an hour or so later. He came with a workman, Nazario, in a couple days who did the patches - expertly and even redid one that I hadn't noticed where the A/C company (a big name that I won't mention) did a bad job on. Benjamin then came two days later with a second workman, Santiago, who did the fogging on the patches. Benjamin was here in person for both days both at the beginning and at the end of the job. He is a good communicator. He said that no job is too small which is good to hear because we all have small fixes that need doing. He started as a handyman and now has his contractor's license, so he can do about anything. Both Santiago and Nazario did near perfect work as far as I can tell. I am more than pleased with their expertise, promptness, fair price, dependability, and communication skills.

Benjamin and the crew at JBN are top notch. We had a small facade project that we hired them for…read more They did such a good job we used them to completely redo the entry way, paint the entire house and demolish and install a new Pergola. The work was all done very well. I have worked with a few other contractors in the past but JBN are the first I will write a positive review for. Benjamin is punctual, honest and very detail oriented. He understood what we were trying to achieve and went out of his way to make suggestions and help us finalize a plan. He is your guy, have him come to quote your project and you will see what I mean. I am so happy that I found them and will be using JBN for all my future needs, large and small.

Put in a new drywall, painted, and installing new shelving under the sink and in cabinets, he was…read morebery professional and did a great job

We had a challenging exterior paint job with significant peeling stucco, and the results exceeded…read moreour expectations. The attention to detail and quality of the prep work really showed, and the finished paint job looks fantastic. The crew was friendly, professional and prompt, and also kept the work area clean each day. I would definitely recommend Efrain and his crew!