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!

We used to Geoff and his crew for a small project involving a retaining wall and concrete driveway…read moreextension. He was very responsive and easy to deal with. We had a few minor loose ends to clear up at the end of the project and he was quick to address them. I would definitely recommend Swanson's for your next landscaping project.

Highly recommend Ceglio Concrete!! Our house was built in 1907 and needed extensive work to correct…read moregrading issues and protect the foundation. This was a very complicated project and we got estimates from multiple contractors before choosing Ceglio Concrete. They came up with solutions that other companies couldn't figure out. Lucas and his crew really impressed us with their knowledge, ingenuity, work ethics and positive attitude. Their pricing is very fair and they go out of their way to save you money if possible. Work included: grading around house and yard, walkway around house to protect foundation, remove/replace front curb and front sidewalk, extensive driveway to detached garage, back patio, bbq area with attached fire pit/seating. There has been ZERO cracks or standing water! Impressive considering the amount of cement pored and grading issues. We wish we had more projects needing cement. The crew was a joy to work with!!

I've hired Ceglio Concrete twice and both times I've gotten a fair estimate and above and beyond…read moreservice. Lucas and his team know concrete and best of all, they show up on time, do the work, clean up and make sure everything is up to your liking before leaving. They're meticulous about the prep and the pour. Highly recommend Ceglio's for concrete.

I recently hired FG Pavers for a major project involving a complete storm drainage system, a new…read moreretaining wall, and paver installation. Overall, I am very satisfied with the transformation of my outdoor space. From the start, Hugo was fantastic. He helped me navigate the design phase, offering creative solutions and solid ideas that I hadn't even considered. During construction, Nick was incredibly accommodating. Even though it was clear he had a very busy schedule, he made a point to visit the site daily and was always available to answer my calls, which I really appreciated. The crew themselves were hard workers and clearly skilled in their trade. That said, with a project of this scale, I found that being a highly involved homeowner was necessary. There were a couple of instances where I had to step in to point out issues that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. To their credit, FG Pavers corrected these items immediately once they were raised. I'd recommend them for their craftsmanship and their willingness to make things right.

Project: Installing Porcelain/Saltillo-style matte patio with inlays and a paver walkway…read moreSummary: I'd hire FG Pavers and Turf again at the drop of a hat, no questions asked. Bid/Quote: They came, inspected the project site and gave a complete quote including the construction detail. Tiles in an outdoor patio is uncommon, so we had a lot of questions from the grading to rebar to water proofing to sealent to grout. FG answered all the questions and accommodated our requests to align with the tile vendor recommendations. Price competitiveness: We spoke with 4 paver companies. 1 didn't want to do Porcelain tiles+ Paver, 1 didn't meet our budget, job was too small for one. Project Management: regular site visits by the site lead. Eduardo is a gem. They helped us pick the right material, picked up the tiles, did the dry layout and kept us updated on the schedule Work site: Saul and his team were punctual, spotless at the end of workday and walked through every step of the process. They made sure we reviewed the progress and that we approved the changes. We had a couple of last minute changes. Eduardo/Saul accommodated that. Saul is awesome to work with Quality of work: Wife can't stop beaming. I am going to be cashing that check for a while

We recently completed a landscaping project that included a new front lawn, a backyard fire pit and…read morefire ring, an expanded planting area, and new irrigation in both the front and back yards. Overall, we are happy with the finished project. The fire pit and planting area turned out beautifully, and the lawn looks great. There were a few dead spots in the new grass, but the team returned and repaired them. There were a couple of details that did not fully meet our expectations. We had a propane box installed to supply the fire pit, and we were disappointed with the cover, which was made from only two large standard tiles and does not look as finished as we had hoped. We were also surprised that much of the irrigation system was installed using flexible tubing rather than Schedule 40 pipe that was trenched and buried. Since much of the tubing is covered only by bark, we are concerned it could be damaged as people walk through the area. That said, Nick did a good job helping us plan the project and was very responsive whenever we had questions or concerns. Despite a few areas that could have been handled differently, we are pleased with the overall outcome.

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.

Been working with Charles for the past five years and have to say we appreciate all that he does!…read more Has cleaned both our fireplaces and thoroughly inspects everything up on the roof. He's punctual, reliable, honest, accommodating and scheduling is always a breeze via text. He gives a friendly next visit reminder which we do appreciate. Never have to worry about any mess when he comes to visit as he's very conscientious about his work and leaves everything very clean. Charles is very professional, friendly and you can tell off the bat that he knows his trade well. He's always very helpful when it comes to questions about how our chimney works and how best to maintain it too. Would definitely recommend him to others without any hesitation! Thank you Charles!

We use our wood stove as a main source of heat and when our 3-year old LOPI wasn't burning as clean…read moreas it usually does, and the fact that two different service techs were out a few months ago for a chimney sweep and cap installation, we were surprised that it still wasn't burning cleanly. Better to be safe, we decided to have a local certified fire technician (Charlie Dunn & Sons) inspect it. Turns out that one of the "fly by night" chimney sweep guys reinstalled the deflector incorrectly! Others that read this, I beg you not to resort to these "fly by night" people that come in with low quotes, and then tell you more work is needed once they get there. Charlie, I want to thank you for your thorough inspection and educating me on the finer uses of our LOPI. I feel much safer with a "local" and trusted certified fireplace inspector that is also ethical!

We recently finished our second project with Alvaro and his team to install a backyard patio…read moreextension and a front driveway extension, and once again, we couldn't be happier with the experience. Just like our first project, Alvaro and his team were super professional and did an excellent job. I cannot emphasize enough how appreciative I am of how communicative and punctual Alvaro was throughout the whole process, which made the entire experience completely stress-free. Alvaro provided quote updates within 24 hours and quickly answered all of our questions. The team arrived on time every single day, which was especially impressive as they worked through the hottest week of the year so far. The project went incredibly smoothly. Alvaro gave us daily updates every afternoon on what they accomplished and what they were going to do the next day. They also kept the job site very tidy and left everything spotless when they were done. We are so happy to have worked with Alvaro and his team again, and they will definitely be our go-to for any future concrete projects. Highly recommend Sandoval Concrete for anyone looking for high-quality work!

Alvaro and his team did an amazing job on our concrete backyard. From the moment we spoke about the…read moreproject, we knew we were in good hands. Alvaro was honest, communicative, and clearly takes pride in his work. His crew worked hard every single day, paid attention to every detail, and treated our home with care and respect. Everything looks better than we ever imagined smooth, clean, and beautifully done. It truly transformed our backyard. We're so grateful for Alvaro's professionalism and the kindness of his whole team. We would recommend them to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship and people you can trust.

Last Summer, Dan did a small repair on my sidewalk that the City required for safety…read more Dan was so friendly and easy to work with that I asked him to give a price for redoing my concrete driveway, walkways and patio. Dan quoted a price which I felt was fair, so I asked him to perform the work. From start to finish the work was done professionally, on time and without any issues. Helpers assisted Dan , they were very polite and hard working. The final result was awesome and it looks very nice. If you are thinking of redoing your driveway or any other concrete work , please don't hesitate to reach out to Dan... you'll be in very good hands. Dan is very friendly and caring , he is easy going and easy to talk to. I whole heartedly recommend him! Please write me if you have any questions. Nader

Dan helped us with the repair of our side walk, which got busted by the roots of a tree. He was…read morealways responsive, explained the project really well, fair price and the quality of his work is top notch ! on top of that, he is really easy to work with. He is highly recommended !

Sambrano's Masonry has completed all the stone work for my new backyard - and they did an amazing…read morejob! Not only was the quality of the craftsmanship top-notch, but the professionalism exhibited was some of the best I have ever experienced with a contractor. Back to the craftsmanship: Jaime gave me solid advice on the types of stones to select - travertine tile, ledge stone, quartz for the bbq counter, and field tile for the bbq backsplash and the fire pit. Every single piece was cut, shaped or ground as needed, with Jaime often providing direction where I needed it. The result is a stunning backyard, all thanks to Jaime's work. When the raw box for the grill provided by a reseller directly to me, proved to have incorrect cutouts, Jaime stepped in, and with no charge, helped fix the mistake. I also appreciate that Jaime told me what he could, but shouldn't, do: the shell for the fire pit and the bbq were better left for the equipment reseller. Jaime's guys just made them look amazing after installation with ledge stone, field tile and quartz countertops. All expertly done. The communication was also good - as with all good contractors, Jaime is busy, but he sets expectations well. One day, when he got started later than he wanted, but needed to get done because equipment installation was dependent on his completion, his two guys stayed until 11 PM to finish up! Just good people - Jaime and all of his family (and, yes, it is mostly family) are the nicest guys. Polite, friendly and generous with advice, often proactively so: I'd never have thought to backlight the quartz counters, but following this piece of unsolicited advice proved wise. Sambrano's guys were also COVID safe, wearing masks when close to me, and avoiding unnecessary handshakes and such. . Thank you, Sambrano's Masonry!

We worked with Sambrano's Masonry recently when we added a pool. Jamie Sambrano and his team of…read moreprofessionals did an excellent job! We had many questions and made changes over the course of the project, but Jamie was always supportive and really seemed to care about what we wanted and not just about getting the job done. We also had the added need of wanting our pool project done before leaving for vacation - Jamie and his team helped make that happen. They were always on time, worked hard and did a high quality job. Sambrano's Masonry did our pool tile, coping and concrete. I highly recommend the company for any masonry job you may have. You'll be very happy with the results that Sambrano's Masonry delivers!