Shafiaq Khouli and his SK Concrete team built on our back yard a 14' x 14' SPA niche including a 12' x 12' x 5" reinforced concrete pad, foundation, drainage, three sides surrounding half high retaining walls and embedded SPA electrical wiring conduit. They also installed footing drain (French drain) on the back retaining wall, backfilled with the usual gravel, crushed stone and covered the outside of the walls with installed paneled stone veneer. They also did the initial former structure demolition, debris hauling and the requested earth moving and other necessary small retaining walls reassembly. It sounds like an easy simple job but, believe me, it got complicated quite soon. Along the construction way, I was able to interact with the crew and bounce ideas and corrections which were followed to my customer satisfaction, resulting in more than a very acceptable final product. When the inevitable, beyond his control, the one odd crew helper misbehavior occurred on the job, this contractor immediately corrected it, got on top of the problem and smoothly and quickly we had no more of an issue here. He also facilitated for me the customer to bring my own tile / stone wall-caps products and installer guys, which ended doing a beautiful job we're very proud of. Pricing fair, not inexpensive. Job done acceptable, with your own (the customer) continuous supervision and being able to stop working crew's irreparable mistakes before they happened, however, the final product came out well built and functional as we imagined and expected, we are grateful for that. Thanks again to Shafiaq and SK Concrete for accepting working on our small home project and for including us in their busy commercial and industrial schedule. read more

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SK Concrete did an excellent job from start to finish. My new driveway is beautiful! They were great to work with, efficient, and communicative. Highly recommend! read more

SK Concrete just finished a walkway and steps for me. Giving 5 stars because they were focused / interested in making sure I was happy. The site was a little trickier than it looked, so I appreciated the communication with the team to make sure everything looked correct before pouring it. I'd definitely use them again. read more

Great experience from beginning to end. The crew showed up on the day and time we agreed to do a walkthrough of the project. There were two spots where he said his crew could do the work, but said it would be really easy for me to do in a couple hours to save some money. Which I really appreciated him not up selling me. Then I received the bid the next day. After we went into contract his team showed up and started the work. It was started on Monday and pouring concrete on Saturday. They were great to work with and respected our house. What I especially appreciated was the care they took to ensure nothing around the house was damaged. This was a pleasant experience and I would recommend SK Concrete to anyone for their big or small project. read more

SK Concrete - 30' x 20' pad wrapping around the house - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

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Some clarifications: -Equipment was stored on my property last job. Paying 2 man hours of labor for daily pick up of equipment that is already on project site makes no sense to me. -My agreed upon labor rates never included travel time. -SK concrete wanted to do second project without a written contract initially. When pressed by me to have a written contract, he initiated a different one than I had agreed upon. It is for these reasons I write this yelp review. I had hoped I had found a consistent, reliable concrete contractor who practices his or her trade using written agreed upon contracts in a timely manner for my present and future projects. Sadly, my opinion is that I haven't with SK Concrete. read more

From the first meeting to discuss our concrete landscape needs, Shafiaq provided professional and practical guidance that helped us to clearly visualize the scope of the project. The ultimate project of a new 5" thick driveway with expansion joints, rebar base, a new retaining wall, and critical drainage relocation was easily scheduled to our satisfaction. From the first day of the project, Shafiaq, Jake and crew communicated clearly and constantly, keeping us informed of progress and inviting our suggestions as the design unfolded smoothly. All crews involved in the project (which included ground prep, wall construction, setting forms, the intricacies of rebar, to enhanced drainage with thoughtful clean outs) were to a man professional and concerned for our satisfaction. We truly enjoyed having all of them on the project. The final driveway design is incredible (neighbors now drive by slowly to better see the driveway and service providers have actually messaged us how impressed they are). We are 100% satisfied with the workmanship, the new benefits of esthetics, the better use of space that we are now enjoying, the peace of mind realized from enhanced drainage, and the value overall we received from our investment. Yes! We would hire SK Concrete for any concrete project in the future. read more

SK Concrete - New wide driveway with 5" concrete, supported by rebar, featuring a long retaining wall. - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

This was our first time working with SK concrete and we were very pleased with their work! They were very communicative and always punctual during the job! They would start early morning and finish around 2-3pm. We had them set the foundation for our ADU and we're so happy we did. The project took about a few weeks, but keep in mind we were also working with our plumbers at the same time. If we ever had any concerns regarding the project, the supervisor was always there to help! They are very knowledgeable in their work and did an amazing job with the concrete foundation! It's definitely a great value in the work we've received. Will definitely hire them again if we're in need of more concrete projects! read more

SK Concrete - Concrete foundation for our ADU - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

I hired SK concrete to pour a slab foundation on my ADU extension. They are quick to respond, professional and do a good clean job. I recommend their services and would hire them again. read more

Bob, If you need a stamped driveway, please call this company. They recently did our driveway and it looks great! Garret and Kevin-the set up crew did a great job. The 'Finishers' that did the concrete and spamped part were so organized that it came out great. Please consider them. Bob read more

A home is an incredible investment. This is especially true in this housing market and in this state. Any work done to a home has to be done right. That's what you're going to get with SK Concrete. There's many more pictures I didn't add, but it was a major job. They arrived on time every day. They listened to every concern. The owner takes no shortcuts and it's obvious in the way he runs the company. During the quoting process, the owner explained the required pitch, the types of drains needed, and other notes. The expertise was there. I highly recommend them. read more

SK Concrete - Patio - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

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SK Concrete, specifically Shafiaq, Jake, and Garrett - have been absolutely instrumental in bringing our ADU project to life. From the essentials like pouring the foundation to the extra effort of sharing thoughtful advice that made the rest of the process smoother, they've been excellent to work with from start to finish. If your project falls within their scope, I wouldn't hesitate to reach out to them. read more

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SK Concrete did an amazing job on our home project. From the initial quote to completion of the project. Will defiantly be referring others to this company and would use again if we are in need. read more

SK Concrete is the best contractor that I have ever used. The owner stayed in touch throughout the whole project and is very knowledgeable. First, they removed a long old cinder-block retaining wall - fence. Then they build a new retaining wall + wood fence on top. That included removing a massive amount of old vines. This project required a bobcat to jackhammer out the old wall. The workers were technically capable, including use of rebar, cement, french drains and much more. Everything is well built and looks great. What makes SK Concrete superior is more than skills. All the employees were hard-working, friendly, clearly explained each step, and responded to my requests. The employees worked continuously to finish the job, except for holidays. There were no delays. (Unlike some contractors which may start a job, then go work on other projects.) SK Concrete was not the cheapest, but was so superior that I am happy to have retained them. read more

Incredible experience with the whole SK Concrete Team. We reached out to SK for a trenching job as part of upgrading and moving our electrical panel. Shafiaq was professional, kind, and flexible working with me throughout the project, from quote, through execution, and closeout. He patiently explained the process to me step by step as we worked through all of the inspections with SDGE & the city. His project lead, Jake, was incredibly capable, knowledgeable, and professional. My house was built around 1970. They ran into several unexpected issues. They handled them all with high-quality. Value for the job was solid. I'd recommend SK Concrete to anyone doing trenching or cement work. (Final product looks great) read more

We had them do a retaining wall for us. They were prompt, left property clean everyday and finished project in a timely manner as estimated. Very professional. I highly recommend!! And the wall looks great!! read more

He never got back to us for the estimate for the retaining wall that we needed to get done. We keep texting him, and he keeps saying he will get back to us, but we haven't heard from him since then. read more

Used SK Concrete originally to just to my ADU slab work but they came back and created a great side entry walkaway. read more

SK Concrete - Walkway to my new ADU!! - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

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I hired Sk Concrete to replace my cracked patio slab. I also asked him to install a 36LF retaining wall to protect it. His price is very competitive. His team (Jake, Kevin and Garrett) did an excellent job! Before the project ended, Shafiaq, the owner, asked to make sure I am happy with the result (of course I am) and his team made sure everything is clean and perfect before they left. Yes, I will hire them again! read more

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SK Concrete is a very professional company. They are easy to work with, provide prompt service and reasonably priced. Their work was beautiful and noticed by all of our neighbors who comment daily on the quality of the work. I would highly recommend this company for concrete and masonry projects. I will be using them again! read more

We are very pleased with the work done by Jake and team at SK! We needed a very small 8x8ft concrete slab poured and Shafiaq answered our call and got us scheduled within weeks. Multiple other contractors wouldn't do the job because it was too small or too far away. So we appreciate Shafiaq for fitting us in and at very fair price point!! Many thanks! read more

SK Concrete - 8x8 slab poured, demoed and removed pavers - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

I found, and vetted, SK Concrete in late 2023. Shafiaq and his crew are some of the best professionals I've ever worked with. Not only are their estimates priced very reasonably, their work is top-notch. They also maintain a clean job site. Shafiaq has also provided solutions that are very efficient and cost effective for me. His crew are knowledgeable, polite, friendly, and are extremely hard workers. So far, SK Concrete has done several projects for me at two of my properties - Oct/2023 - 06/2024: 3 separate Keystone retaining walls (three different sizes, 1 combined with concrete block); 2 driveways, 2 different sized slabs, concrete stairs/steps, a lengthy walkway with drainage; and the demo & pour back trench that extended thru the garage and house (for sewer pipe replacement). There are more projects to be done on the same and other properties, for which I will gladly be using SK Concrete again and again, and again. read more

i was looking to have a large patio done in my backyard and because we live a slope in Dictionary Hill I was looking for stairs from the patio to my front yard. after receiving several bids I decided to go with SK Concrete. Shafiaq came out to measure and look things over for the bid. He seemed knowledgeable in regard to building on a hillside and was professional in his demeanor. His crewman Jake was professional, knowledgable, hard working and capable. Constant communication made having them do the job helpful. Jake''s son and the young man on the crew were hard working. I'm very pleased with the results. Fair price, honest, reliable. Thank you Shafiaq. read more

Very professional, responsive, and respectful. Very reasonable price and they were done on budget and ahead of schedule. Highly recommend them. It's a big load off not having to worry about the hillside washing into my yard! read more

SK Concrete - New wall is the tan one on the right - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

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They do amazing work!! SK Concrete has helped us on two projects now and did an outstanding job on both! Shafiaq and his crew were punctual and so easy to work with. They did everything that they promised, on time, and at a very fair price. As a business owner, I appreciate this. I would absolutely recommend their services to both my family and friends and look forward to working with them again in the future! read more

We had a small concrete demo job in our back yard, and SK Concrete took care of it promptly and professionally. Shafiaq was easy to work with, super responsive, and made sure our job got done, despite being a small job. We are super happy we chose this company, and I would definitely recommend them! read more

Shafiaq and crew did a great job on the foundation work for our 2 story addition in the rear yard. Guys worked super hard to demo existing patio and dig and pour the new slab and footings with an inspection mixed in - all during Thanksgiving week. Shafiaq recommended a few modifications to help make this project stronger and we appreciated that. Would definitely work with them again and recommend 100%. read more

SK Concrete - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

I worked with Shafiaqq and his crew to demo part of a secondary driveway including cutting portions of this driveway into steps to create an entry to our front door. The work was very demanding and required a lot of precision and the results are absolutely fantastic! Shaffiaq responds quickly and he and his crew are very professional-highly reccomended if you are in the market for hardscaping!! read more

We needed to fix our walkway and contacted Shafiaq, based on his great reviews. Shafiaq was quick to respond, very professional on here and on the phone. Unfortunately his price is over our budget, so we will have to wait. We appreciated the quick suggestion he offered. When we are ready, we will for sure contact him again. He sounds like he really knows what he's doing. Thank you Shafiaq and good luck in the business! read more

SK concrete is a first-class company that I cannot recommend enough. After getting several bids, SK was the most competitive and professional. We were impressed with Shafaiq's knowledge, honesty, and prompt, clear communication, from bid to finish. His crew is detail-oriented and clearly takes pride in their work. They surpassed all our expectations on a long walkway and set of steps we had been wanting to do for years, and we are so appreciative of the high-quality work. read more

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I received a bid rapidly and work began within days rather than weeks. They were polite and got the job done with a high degree of professionalism on a job I'd been trying to finish off for months. I will be reaching out to SK Concrete for future work for sure. read more

SK did two long retaining walls in our backyard They responded quickly to bid the job and the owner returns calls very quickly The crew works very had and once they were on the job they stayed there until completion The job was completed on time and they cleaned up nicely Alan B El Cajon read more

We did an extension of the our existing patio to make our entertaining space larger and they did a amazing job. The broom finish really set it off. Highly recommend these guys. read more

SK Concrete - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

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Small concrete repair for my pool deck. I repaired the drain. I was told to lower the drain before they came to do the job. I did. They arrived to do the job. After 30 minutes they left for 2 hours. They came back & said they needed to lower the drain. I said whatever you think is best. They cut the drain this time. After the concrete was finished I noticed the drain was too low. Spoke to the owner, very rude. He said they were no responsible for the drain even though they cut it. I would not recommend this company. That is not true !! They did not leave to get materials! They had to go to a another job. The materials were already onsite, they left one worker to move 25 90# bags by himself. We did offer them to sit in the shade to eat their lunch. It wasn't until I was at eye level in the pool that I noticed the drain was too low. You cut the drain! I asked if I needed to put in a piece of rebar to hold the drain level. They said no, they would make sure it was level when they finished the concrete. See photo. Also, at least 2 edges are cracking after 2 days! See photos of how my other drains look & how this drain looks, the edge will definitely chip off soon. The existing drains look like a professional company finished them. The new concrete isn't level with the existing slab. I offered to get a second opinion, if he was wrong, he pays to replace, if I am wrong I will leave it alone. Also, he said my $1350 didn't mean anything to him! I work hard for my money! DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY! THEY OBVIOUSLY NEVER DO ANYTHING WRONG! read more

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I love Shafiaq and his crew! Their personalities and quality work make working with them a positive experience. The after photo is snapped 16 months after work was completed to show you how the concrete still looks great. I had a big project do I had 3 quotes and I selected Shafiaq because he seemed the best and had best responses in my questions/suggestions/experience. I am happy with the product and would highly recommend. My only tip to others is make sure the crew do not walk on the surface for hours later, on second day the different group of subs said it was walkable and now I have some shadow color footprints in some areas. read more

SK Concrete - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

Shafiaq responded quickly. His estimate was competitive. He completed the work in a timely manner as promised. I will use him for future work. read more

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Working with Shafiaq and his crew was a great experience. From initial phone call to finished product, Shafiaq was communicative, on time and on target. Shafiaq is personable, honest and straight forward, all becoming increasingly rare qualities in business today. At no point in time did I have any doubts about the capabilities of him & his team. When dealing with concrete you really want someone who is experienced and skilled, that is SK Concrete. I will definitely be using Shafiaq again for my future projects and I would highly recommend him if you're looking for a trustworthy and reliable contractor. Thank you Shafiaq! read more

Picked the perfect time to have concrete done, it rained at least a few days every week for almost 2 months. Sk was communicating with me every week as mother nature put up delays. His communication during the rains delays and during the project was awesome. He also brought to my attention issues with the logistics of my initial plans that no other contractor thought of while I was getting quotes for the work! Concrete came out perfect. The lead worker Jake has a work ethic like no other! Great guys to do work for you! read more

SK Concrete - Slab between house and an existing wall. Approx 15' wide by 100' long, drains down the center. - Masonry/Concrete Near Me - Lakeside, California

SK Concrete did a very big parking lot for Perkins Market in Descanso. They demolished the old asphalt and replaced it with a very awesome concrete parking lot. They were also very fast from start to finish. Very professional, and the cost was more than fair. We are so happy with the results and would recommend them to everyone. read more

My husband and I needed to find a vendor to demo our brick fence. It was hard to find a licensed masonry contractor that was reasonably priced.. until we found SK Concrete. From beginning to end, Shafiq was professional, responsive and helpful. Demo work can get messy, but his team was efficient and so respectful. Even our neighbors commented that they were grateful that he crew cleaned up and didn't leave debris in their yards or ours! We're so happy with the work and if we ever need masonry work done, we know who to call. 100% recommend! read more

Very responsive owner and reasonable pricing. The crew worked really fast and did a great job. The owner made sure everything was done right and answered all of our questions. Will use them in the future. read more