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    Thompson Building Materials

    3.6 (68 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Brian M.

    I have shopped Thompson's in Santa Ana a few times. Last year I waited almost an hour for the yard guy, on the fork lift, to bring me a box of stones. I thought, "Whatever. Just an off day." This time I was building a fireplace hearth and needed some stones. Not a lot. Maybe 25 square feet. After choosing the material, the guy at the desk told me to have the yard guy get it for me. I asked the yard guy to pull the pallet so I could get the stones. He told me he would get them. I explained that I wanted to choose the stones so they would fit together properly. He said if I needed 25 square feet, I got the first two layers on the pallet. Well, that wasn't going to work. I went back inside and spoke to a manager named Mary. I explained to Mary that I was building a hearth and needed to choose the stones so they would fit my space. Mary: We don't let you do that. We just give you the top of the pallet. Me: I am doing a small "finish work" project and need the stones to fit somewhat together. Mary: We can't let everyone just go through the pallets. Can you imagine the mess our yard would be in? Me: Well, yes, I can imagine the mess. But, I'm not asking you to let everyone go through your pallets. I am asking you to let me go through one with my assurance to you that I will not make a mess. Mary: Sorry. So I left and went to Valley Resource Building materials in Lake Forest. What great guys! I got the rocks I needed. AND... I didn't even make a mess of their yard! So, I know where not to go in the future. I suppose if you are a "tradesman" Thompson's would be fine. But, if you are a "craftsman" they don't seem to care much about being helpful. Way to go Resource!!!!

    If you guys don't open on Sunday then don't put on Google and yelp you open. My father and I drove 30 miles from home and completely waste our time. Why didn't I call before I go? I did, No one answers the phone.

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    This is my first YELP review but this place deserves a shout out! I think Thompson's sometimes gets missed when we search for yard decor features. Fortunately, I decided to stop in one day and discovered they have a huge selection of fountains, sculptures, and pots, as well as display ideas for fire pits and outdoor cook islands. Everyone I encountered there (in the yard AND at the design center) was extremely nice and knowledgeable. Special thanks to Guillermo & Ian in the outside decor area for their patience & helpful persistence in locating for me the exact fountain I wanted! Both gentlemen were awesome about answering my many questions & texting me pictures. I couldn't have asked for more...thanks so much, guys; I love my new fountain!!

    You can pick stucco color and finish here

    Friendly service but sometimes i feel like they're so busy that they kinda rush you or hand you off to someone else. like "just go to the back and ask someone". still a great place to go for options and materials though

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    Jose P.

    I called them for a couple of questions I had on a job I was doing for my mothers head stone. Jonathan answered on the second ring. I rarely make reviews unless I'm very impressed with someone's customer service! Thank you Jonathan! I appreciate your help and kindness!

    Highly recommend Southeast customer service was stellar and prices incredibly less!!!

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    Fast efficient service and recommendations , listen to my needs and the result turned out beautifully in my front yard . I . I posted

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    Ask for Josh at the front desk when working with the team. He's incredibly knowledgeable, honest and has a customer-first approach.

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    The quality of the materials available here is very good. They know what they have too.

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    Great selection of stones and other building supplies. I would definitely recommend this place

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    Excellent customer service and a beautiful selection of fountains and outdoor supplies to beautify your home!

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    Very pleased. Great value and selection. You have to do some homework to understand options, but worth it.

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    4.9
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    This company is very fast and JC always maintained strong communication. There were some minor…read moredisappointments, but overall we were happy with the work that was done. My wife and I have a new-build that required additional landscaping of our backyard. We eventually decided to go with California Outdoor Living after reading all their positive reviews on yelp. In addition their quote was very competitive if not the best when looking at other contractors. We already had a design in mind for JC which made the process very quick. Although there was some misunderstanding with the design and drains throughout the process, JC was always responsive with his texts and quick to make adjustments. The moment we got our design approved by our HOA, the construction happened VERY FAST. We emailed California Outdoor living on a Wednesday evening of our approval. The very next day (Thursday), JC arrived to go over the outline. I do appreciate how fast things were done, but it was almost to a fault at times. They were ready to go by the next day but my wife and I didn't feel like we had discussed the plan and execution thoroughly enough. On Friday the construction workers were already digging out our backyard. They spoke only Spanish so communication was very difficult to ensure if our plan was executed appropriately. By Saturday all of the pavers were laid out. Construction was incredibly fast but because of that some details were lost in translation. We discussed with JC that we wanted an 11x14 ft paver island. However the final dimensions was 12.5 x 12.5 feet. We also wanted all the walls of our backyard to be lined with turf. However the paver border ran too close to one of the walls, that putting turf did not make sense. They only left 1 inch between the wall and the paver (see attached image). We appreciate how fast the work was done. The overall work was great BUT not exactly what we wanted. We felt rushed with the whole construction process. However everything was done in less than a week which was incredible! In addition, once the turf was laid out JC noted that window reflections from both our neighbors and our own windows would cause damage to the turf. He informed us this can happen sometimes. Going back to rushing things and not being thorough, we wished JC took the time to look at our backyard and factor in this possibility. If we had known the reflections could damage this area we would have changed our turf design. At the end of the day they are just executing our design, but it's these minor things that left us feeling like our backyard could have been better. However we are still very thrilled with the overall speed and communication done throughout the process! Would still recommend this company. But these small critiques are definitely something to keep in mind for future clients.

    I would not recommend this company. Their lack of attention to detail made the entire experience…read moreunpleasant. The drainage tube was installed with the slope going the wrong direction, and the walls were not properly covered before the concrete was poured, leaving concrete splatter all over the side walls. The concrete also cracked less than three days after it was poured. It was poured on Monday morning, and on Wednesday the artificial turf guy was using a large plate compactor right next to the two-day-old concrete. I believe the vibration from that equipment contributed to the cracking. When I spoke with JC about the issue, he told me that concrete will crack sooner or later and that is why they do not warranty cracks. Concrete was poured directly on top of the soil, no gravel was brought first. While I understand that concrete can crack over time, I did not expect it to crack before I had even made my final payment. Despite my disappointment, I paid the remaining balance. After that, I never received any follow-up confirmation that the payment was received , or even a simple thank you.

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    Very pleased with our completed project with WLC! When I first started pricing out our project, I…read moremet with several contractors. Christian and Kristen really came across as people I could trust throughout the process. Also, I knew by the way they wanted to go over the bid that they would have great communication. That proved to be true for the remainder of the project. They were receptive to our needs, made suggestions when necessary, and got it everything done in a very timely manner. The work: demo existing patio cover, demo old concrete, demo pool coping. Install drainage, new pavers, pool coping, pool skimmer, patio cover, porcelain tile, veneer stone, paver sealing

    Christian, Kristen, and their entire crew are professional, kind, and so incredibly hardworking! I…read morecould not have been happier with the work that they did! Christian has incredible follow-through and communication. Kristen was great at listening to what I wanted planted and has amazing design skills. The two of them together are an incredible team! They took my pitiful yard (dg, dirt, and horrible succulents) and created a beautiful space that I absolutely love! My trees and succulents have grown in beautifully! I get compliments literally every day on my yard (turf, brand new concrete, and my expanded driveway). One thing I really respected and appreciated was that the Williams give you a price and they stick to it. They don't "surprise" you with any charges and they stay true to their word. Their crew is exceptional. My mom (who's elderly) stopped by my house during construction and one of their guys helped her to the porch and made sure she didn't fall. I would use Williams Landscaping over and over! They do amazing work and they are really good people.

    Hillside Pavers

    Hillside Pavers

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    There are renovations that improve a home -- and then there are renovations that fundamentally…read morerecalibrate how that home exists within its environment. What Byron Schley and the team at Hillside Pavers delivered for us falls squarely into the latter category. Ours is one of the oldest houses on the block, my grandfather built it himself in the early seventies so needless to say there is sentimental value here, the years were told loudly in its dated facade ever more blindly as one by one and year by year the houses around us became more modern and desirable and that contrast was ever more noticeable when it became every other house on the block. Before this project, our front yard was little more than a narrow, uninspired strip adjacent to the public sidewalk that functioned more like spillover from the street than usable property. It did nothing to reflect the scale or architectural presence of our three-story, beach-adjacent home. Today, that same footprint operates as a private, structured courtyard -- a defined outdoor living space that feels intentional, modern, and architecturally integrated. The Techo-Bloc paver installation is executed with geometric discipline and clean proportional balance. The contrasting border trim sharpens the layout, and the modular patterning reads refined rather than repetitive. Where water once pooled visibly, the drainage now performs efficiently and invisibly -- The upgraded water line alone was transformative. What used to produce barely a trickle now delivers pressure so strong it rivals commercial output .The underground drip irrigation system is intelligently concealed beneath the hardscape and reemerges precisely within the base of our large entry planters. It is automated, timer-controlled, and calibrated for plant health without visual clutter. For us gardening is a foreign labor, the system removes guesswork and replaces it with precision. It lays the groundwork for what will be Madagascar jasmine and Rainbow's End climbing roses to ascend the custom trellis Speaking of the trellis -- it is a custom design by Byron himself and serves as the architectural anchor of the entire entry sequence. Its linear steel geometry frames the approach to the home, introduces vertical rhythm, and gives the courtyard presence and scale. The black powder-coated aluminum slat fencing, set atop a raised paver foundation, creates privacy without heaviness.The laser-cut gate beneath the trellis introduces texture and artistry, especially when lit from behind at night. And the lighting system integrated along the fence base and entryway is hospitality-grade in execution. The perimeter wash creates a subtle floating effect. The laser-cut gate panels glow from behind in layered depth rather than harsh brightness. With full color customization available, the space can transition from understated architectural white to vibrant holiday displays with precision. It feels closer to a Ritz-Carlton courtyard or private club environment than a residential frontage. Most importantly, the project didn't just improve appearance -- it created usable square footage. It has become the preeminent gathering space of our home. it is upscale functional living space.The neighborhood response has been immediate .Neighbors who we barely knew for years have introduced themselves. Passersby stop to compliment the change.The property now projects the level of architectural coherence it always deserved. We approached this cautiously. Prior experiences made us exacting and demanding clients. Byron handled that with patience and professionalism. When questions arose, they were addressed. The end result reflects accountability and pride in workmanship. Hillside Pavers is not inexpensive -- but quality rarely is. There is a tangible difference between budget work and engineered, finished craftsmanship. This project did not simply beautify our home. It expanded it. If you are seeking exterior transformation that blends infrastructure, architecture, lighting design, and true spatial creation -- Byron Schley delivers work that justifies the investment. The result is not just attractive.It is world class work accompanied by attentive customer service . Rarely do you see people that live by the age old idiom anymore who's motto is the customer is always right! But With this outfit that's exactly what you receive and working with them was transformative . I highly recommend their services to any and everyone who are sick of simply average work and service that only toes the industry line, if you want something more, something world class and a good experience throughout call Byron Schley and hillside pavers (+1 (714) 613-2500) , I cannot sing their praises high enough and this review doesn't even give them the credit they deserve so one last time Thank You Byron and thank the boys down at hillside pavers for an amazing job

    We recently completed a major paver project with Hillside Pavers, and I can honestly say the final…read moreresult came out even better than I imagined. We were referred to Hillside Pavers by a close friend who had completed a similar project not long before ours, and that recommendation gave us a lot of confidence going in. After going through the process ourselves, I can absolutely see why they spoke so highly of the company. From the beginning, Byron made the design and estimating process feel very clear and professional. One thing I really appreciated was that he used an iPad on-site to draw out the design, calculate measurements, and price everything very accurately. It was not a vague "ballpark estimate" type of process -- it felt transparent, exact, and easy to visualize, which gave us a lot of confidence moving forward. Byron also helped us finalize the color choices, especially for the walkway, and his suggestions made a big difference in the final look. Roberto, who supervised the on-site construction work, was also excellent. He really listened to my concerns, took the time to discuss details with me, and most importantly followed through in the actual work without any issues. That meant a lot to me because I care about both design and functionality, and he handled both very well. Casandra in the office and Oscar as the business manager were also great throughout the process. They were organized, responsive, and helped keep everything coordinated smoothly, which made the whole experience much less stressful. What stood out most about Hillside Pavers overall was that they listened to our preferences and worked with us instead of pushing a one-size-fits-all solution. The workmanship, communication, and attention to detail were all strong, and the finished project truly transformed the property. During the project and especially after completion, we received numerous compliments from neighbors and friends, which really confirmed for us how well everything came together. I would absolutely recommend Byron, Roberto, Casandra, Oscar, and the entire Hillside Pavers team.

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