We're very happy with the results. Trace goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done…read moreperfectly. He is very ethical, explains everything and delivers as promised. His helper Matthew is an extremly nice guy and very knowledgable. We'll be using their company going forward.

If you're looking for someone who's honest, detail-oriented, and not just out to take your money,…read moreread this. We hired Trace to tackle a tricky concrete restoration job: about 1,500 sq ft of mottled patio from a worn stain, plus a polished concrete countertop and some cracked pool coping. Most contractors would've seen dollar signs. Not Trace. He walked us through the pros and cons of recoating and was upfront about the ongoing maintenance and future costs. I was fully prepared to spend the money, but he was clear: you might not get your value here. That level of honesty is incredibly rare. His crew showed up on time, masked off the area with precision, and treated our home like it was their own. When the initial test blast didn't remove the mottling as hoped, he didn't just push forward. Instead, he explained the risks of going more aggressive and recommended not proceeding with that part of the job--because the improvement wouldn't justify the cost. Let that sink in: he talked himself out of a big chunk of work because it wasn't right for us. When was the last time a contractor did that? Trace is the kind of professional you hope to find but rarely do. I'll update this once the rest of the work is completed, but based on integrity alone, he's already earned 5 stars.

Rafael and team are awesome. They've maintained the rose bushes in backyard and do such a great job…read moretrimming them. They also installed new mulch in my back and front yard and I love it. He is professional, timely, and easy to work with for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

Very professional and reliable. Great communication through project and monthly service. Handled…read moretwo extremely large properties overgrown with 5ft+ tall weeds - cleared them fantastically and now are doing an amazing job keeping them maintained. Recommend highly for great rates, customer service and results.

Joe Harris is a master! He has such creative solutions to repair bricks and adobe! He pays…read moreattention to detail and we are so happy with the work that he has done on our 90 year old Historic Home in Laguna Beach.

We had Joe and Simon resurrect our back steps. It was quite the job! The finished product was so…read morebeautiful, expertly done, and they were very communicative and kind every step of the way! If you need true craftsfolks, hire Laguna Brick & Stone! You won't regret it.

10/10 overall service based on quality of work, punctuality, communication, and fair pricing! We…read morewent with California outdoor living to demo and to install new pavers in our backyard. The team was very punctual and very receptive to our input. They provided great recommendations on how to improve the backyard. We had over 10 quotes and this team were the best price with great quality! Highly recommend their services. We plan on using this team to do our front yard in the future because of how impressed we were with our interactions.

We hired California Outdoor Living to redo our driveway, walkway, and patio. We worked with Casey…read morefor the estimation, he was very friendly, not at all pushy like some of their competitors. They came in with a very competitive quote and were able to start on the project immediately. Their team completed the job in far less time than we expected which was great! I've seen other contractors take months to complete a job that these guys did in like 2 weeks. JC supervised the work and did an excellent job of addressing all of our concerns. My wife and I are very particular about how we like things done, and whenever anything was not to our satisfaction JC had it fixed or redone with zero complaints and zero delay. He was very responsive to our text messages and never left us hanging. We plan to redo our back yard in a couple years and we definitely plan to call California Outdoor Living instead of shopping around. Highly recommend!

Ivan Ivan Ivan... he's the MAN! You need a wall, he can do it all. Super professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and impressive work ethic. We shopped around for weeks, received so many quotes, then Ivan finally hit our budget with fair and honest pricing. He was communicative and efficient. He even recommended another subcontractor to clean up our landscaping (Roque, who was also very fairly priced). He placed a brand new foundation, reinforcing rebar, and a sweet gate (chef's kiss). I work in construction and Ivan passed the test with flying colors. Our wall was in terrible shape before Ivan and his crew came. I honestly was SHOOK when he did such a great job, especially considering the site constraints. They had to haul everything out A MANO (by hand). Bro... talk about hard working crew!! Check the photos, I have evidence. Stop shopping around and call Ivan already! HE'S THE BEST‍

Ivan is my go to person from now on. Recently, he and his crew had poured a large sized patio in…read morethe backyard. Simply put, Impeccably done. Ivan is not only very knowledgeable, but he has patience which many others lack. He listened to all of my requests and acknowledged them. The best guy in the area. Highly recommended you will be treated professionally and respectfully.

Quality work for both block walls they installed for us. Reliable and complete the job quickly.read more

Lorenzo at Angeles Masonry did a great job demolishing and removing our old built-in BBQ and safely…read moreremoving the gas line. He was responsive, showed up on time, and completed the work efficiently. The area was left clean and ready for the next step of our project. Highly recommend for small or large masonry demo jobs.

I couldn't be happier with my front yard results. I interviewed a ton of companies to do my front…read moreyard. After interviewing Ulisses and see the photos on Yelp, my gut told me this is right person . I'm satisfied with the job they do. The team maintained my place nice and clean. I'm very grateful to find this good team to work with.

Excellent work from entire team! Professional, efficient, friendly, and concrete work looks…read morebeautiful! Thank you!

Haven Geo earns our highest praise. Shawn, the company owner, uses his degree in Geology and vast…read moreexperience to come up with thoughtful, creative and cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges. He and his diligent crew built an amazing, lifetime retaining wall, complete with the optimal drainage system, on a steep canyon of nearly impenetrable bedrock and in blistering heat - on time and on-budget. Even though the crew was commuting from San Clemente to La Jolla, they were always on time and worked diligently throughout each day. Furthermore, Shawn and his crew were courteous, pleasant people, very respectful of my home and property, leaving the materials on site neat and stowed each day. These days, you're lucky if a contractor shows up, much less does what he says he's going to do. Haven went the extra mile to do everything just right. They maintained ongoing communication with us, and made an effort to please us at every turn. Speaking of going the extra mile, Shawn noticed me struggling with some stubborn roots in my garden and interrupted his well-deserved 15-minute lunch break to fetch a power tool that made ready work of what might have taken me hours. If all contractors were like Haven, homeowners would be fortunate indeed. I recommend Haven without reservation. Six stars on a scale of five!!!!

We are in the process of remodeling our home, and we're fortunate enough to find Shawn Haven…read morethrough the recommendation of our Architect/engineer. While his specialty is limited access structural caissons, Shawn and his guys can do It all. Their work is of the highest quality, prices are fair, and they are honest to a fault. Shawn and his family were truly a pleasure to work with. If you live in the South Orange County area and are in need of a structural concrete contractor, do yourself a favor and call Haven Geo.

I have worked with Mike on several projects. He is extremely professional, he provided a…read morecompetitive quote and started the project as planned The last job we worked together on was in September at a commercial building. He did an incredible job and finished on time. If you want a fair price and quality results I would recommend Mike every time.

As the building owner of commercial property in San Clemente, Mike was extremely professional to…read morework with. After having to jump over several unexpected hurdled he complete the job on time and within budget with full City approval. I would recommend and gladly work with him again.

Interviewed several masonry / landscape contractors before deciding to go with Paul from Gutweiler…read moreMasonry. Paul and his Wife were prompt on getting me a thorough quote within days of our meeting. The Gutweiler crew started the job everyday at 7am, and were not late once ! Paul the owner was on site everyday overseeing his crew and personally involved with the job. Between Paul and his foreman Giovani both being on site everyday, I had some 70 combined years of Masonry/Contractor experience at work. These guys were real craftsman and they took their time and the result exceeded my expectations! Paul and his crew were clean, professional and polite. Paul went above and beyond to do the job correctly and was very detailed orientated, which was refreshing. Paul came up with some great design ideas and it was those extra touches that really completed my outdoor kitchen. The IPE hardwood, hidden LED lights under the counter and custom bench were those extras that made a huge difference. Paul was very reasonably priced and offered excellent value. He never cut corners, nor nickel and dime me over extra work. He was always very fair and reasonable to deal with. I would highly recommend Gutweiler Masonry for your next landscape, masonry or hardscape job.

I had Paul do my backyard about 4 years ago and the work is incredible, Even friends who work in…read moremasonry have complimented the work. When I went to do the front recently I thought Paul had retired, so I tried someone who came highly recommended but quickly had to let them go and start from scratch. I reached out and was happy to find that Paul was not retired and hired him on the spot - as always he adds his own suggestions and touches to make the final product outstanding - nothing but compliments from neighbors. Work was done on time, professionally, clean up was excellent. Could not have a better recommendation to give.