Shady behavior and shoddy work. First, they started 3 weeks behind schedule. Next, they hacked big…read morebranches off my tree without warning. I understand they need clearance for trucks, but I had *just* paid Ponderosa $1125 to trim that very tree, fixing PG&E's previous hack job. You're pavers, not arborists. If you need trimming done, tell me in advance and I'll get it done right. Then, they used illegal gas-powered leaf blowers to shoo leaves off the street: lazy, against the law, and passive-aggressive, as they blew these leaves directly into our driveway--twice. They could've used a leaf vacuum truck or a Black-n-Decker leaf vacuum. They also left two open bottles of chemical slurry (generated from their job) on my neighbor's median strip for several weeks. Any animal or transient could have ingested or knocked over this liquid. Finally, they tore all my posters advertising our driveway concert off my tree, my neighbor's tree, and two street signs. Their micro- and macro- aggressions, disrespectfulness, boorishness and block-headed behavior will not be forgotten.

Well the driveway turned out good…read more However when moving my property around he put my $40,000 boat on the side of my hill and proceeded to not cover it, leaving it exposed then leaf blew the whole driveway, which is about 35 yards long and 20 yards wide at the top. My cherry interior of a boat is now covered in filth and I am the one who gets to clean it. When he put it back on the driveway from the hill, he dropped the items on the swim platform right off the side into the dirt and left it there. Careless and pathetic. Personally wish he would cover a cleaning on my boat and apologize for being unprofessional with a valuable asset of mine.

Great work from Jay and his crew. They seal coated and striped our small parking lot today. We…read morehadn't done it for ten years, so the surface had greatly deteriorated. Now it looks new again! We'll contact Torres again in three years to coat it again.

Fantastic experience start to finish, we highly recommend this company and will use them again…read morewithout a doubt. They were friendly and responsive, they did a great job and had an extremely competitive price. They were doing such an efficient job that (not kidding) 3 neighbors in 3 seperate houses across the street hired them on the spot and they worked into the early evening on their driveways after completing the work on ours!

We had a large asphalt driveway that was in bad shape with large cracks and potholes. I contacted…read moreCharles from 8 Angels Pro Concrete and requested a quote. He was extremely responsive in setting up an appointment for the quote. With a wide warm smile, Charles (the business owner) arrived promptly and immediately I could tell that he cares about his customers and providing the best value. After comparison shopping, we went with 8 Angels and Charles. Scope was to demolish the old asphalt driveway, haul away and put a new concrete driveway and have it graded for drainage. We also had them put a small concrete patio area in the backyard. They did an amazing job in 4 days from start to finish!! Day 5 was to retrieve the wood frames that held some areas of the concrete. His excellent crew was very respectful and worked really hard on 100 degree days. Charles himself was hands-on helping out as part of the crew. Great customer service, great value! Overall, I am a highly satisfied customer and strongly recommend 8 Angels Pro Concrete for your concrete driveway or patio needs. Great job Charles, Joel, Louis!!

Charles replaced the 19' x 15' concrete floor of my 100 year old garage. It was badly cracked and…read moreneeded to be replaced. Charles and his crew came early everyday and worked hard and kept the mess to a minimum. I now have a beautiful garage floor that I'm very happy about. If I had more concrete work to be done, I'd be happy to hire Charles again.

I would have given ZERO stars. Don't trust their overall YELP rating. I made that mistake. I feel…read morethe finished work (driveway, pathways, and wall) are reasonably acceptable. This is ONLY because we checked daily work and instructed them to fix mistakes and sloppy work. They spent a lot of their time redoing what should have been completed right the first time. Daily progress (or lack there of) showed us that the owner/project manager (Tevita/Mata) is not a good project manager nor that he gave his crew clear direction on this project. The process after contract signing was horrible...not at all professional. The project took much longer than Tevita initially quoted (over 2 months vs the 2 weeks he originally told us). This resulted in change orders and cost overruns. He also tried to charge me to fix their breakage/mistakes/errors (e.g., fixing the sidewalk his workers broke). His crew was not respectful of our property (we had to live with their mess...it's not a vacant lot). They did not regularly clean up the work site nor organize equipment and materials left onsite. Seeing their lunch garbage (cans, bottles, wrappers, etc.) at the end of their workday was common. This continued even after repeated complaints to Tevita and to his crew. No one on site could to provide straight answers as to that day's work or when specific project goals would be completed. Whenever I would spoke with him, Tevita made excuses, provided misinformation, denied deliverables he previously promised, and deflected from answering direct questions. He has a habit of talking over the customer when asked questions he doesn't like. On at least one occasion, he raised his voice and started yelling to avoid answering questions. If it was not in writing, he'd say it wasn't what we discussed. I have never had such issues when working with professional/reputable companies. Tevita and his crew failed to meet every single deliverable date he set. I found him very difficult to work with. I feel that he does not show proper respect to the customer. Instead he appears to think that the customer, the person paying him, should accept subpar work. I suspect that he may also not fully understand the processes involved with the work being performed. I feel that Tevita and Lamata Concrete are not professional. They didn't use professional equipment and they didn't manage the job site or their onsite work time professionally. Their workers typically started late morning and were gone by early afternoon. Lamata Concrete has major logistical problems. They couldn't get an adequately-sized crew or required materials to the job site at the start of any given day, typically interrupting workflow for hours to go fetch supplies. Had they staged materials and tools at the worksite (where there was ample area to store all materials needed for the entire project) and had his crew worked a full 8 hours per day at the job site, I believe they could have finished weeks ago. They are SLOW...3 weeks for a stamped concrete driveway and pathways. I definitely CANNOT recommend them for a cinder block wall. It took way too long (over 2 months) to complete. I feel like they have never built this type of wall. I regret hiring Lamata Concrete. I CANNOT recommend Lamata Concrete nor would I use them again. They were such a hassle to work with compared to the many other professional/reputable companies I have hired. My opinion...take their negative YELP reviews seriously and ask for references and talk to those references. Tevita's response is a great example of how he makes excuses, provides misinformation, denies promised deliverables, and deflects from addressing the real issue. I find it a bit childish and very unprofessional.

After recently expanding our driveway with pavers, we needed to have the concrete opening where the…read moresidewalk meets the street widened to match the new driveway width. Lamata Concrete proved to be the perfect partner for this because the 1) got back to me the quickest, 2) were not deterred by the relatively small size of the job, 3) they were able to fit us into their schedule within a week, 4) they were very price competitive, 5) they communicated very well, 6) and the executed the project quickly and flawlessly (showed up when they said they would and did quality work). I would highly recommend them!

Outstanding Craftsmanship & Customer Service…read more I can't say enough great things about David and the entire team at Kodiak Construction. They came out to do exposed aggregate concrete work at my home, and somehow managed to match my existing 20-year-old concrete almost perfectly. The finished work blends in beautifully, which I honestly didn't think would be possible given the age of the original concrete. What impressed me even more was their commitment to making sure I was completely satisfied. After part of the work had already been completed, I requested a change. Even though it meant additional work, David was incredibly accommodating. He came back, tore out a portion of the newly poured concrete and redid it for me -- at no additional charge. That level of customer service and commitment to making a customer happy is extremely rare these days. David was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end. The entire crew was professional, courteous, hardworking, and extremely respectful of my home and property. Their attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship really showed in the finished product. I am genuinely grateful for the way David and his team handled the entire project. Excellent craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and people who truly stand behind their work. I would recommend Kodiak Construction without hesitation. Thank you, David and team, for going above and beyond!

Thanks to David for a positive contractor experience! :)…read more He made sure we got the look we wanted for our new staircase and pathway, even making and dropping off samples to test out the colors and seals. It looks great, and his team were professional and friendly. Everything was on time and early. The work and materials are high quality to last a long time, worth the value. They didn't try to cut corners. He gave me instructions to water the concrete to prevent cracks and included a stabilizer, which is something previous contractors did not do (one of our other concrete pads cracked all over pretty soon after). We used a Sierra base color with a Desert Tan release color and a sealer that gave it the brown / tan finish I was looking for. I will definitely be using their services again!

Abacus Concrete did an outstanding job extending my driveway on a very steep slope. The level of…read moreprecision they brought was impressive! Every time I looked outside, they were measuring, re-checking, and making sure everything was exact. Their work ethic really stood out. I never saw them taking shortcuts or slowing down, they were constantly focused and dialed in on getting it right. What I appreciated most is that they clearly prioritize durability, longevity, and safety, not just appearance. On a project like this, that matters. The final result looks fantastic and feels built to last. I'd absolutely recommend Abacus to anyone who wants true precision and professionalism. Note: I interviewed 4 companies, and Abacus was right inline with all other groups, but the engineering background sold me.

Had them do a small concrete grinding job on the sidewalk in front of my house. Quality job, fair…read moreprice.

I had a sidewalk replacement due to tree roots project that I was not looking forward to have to…read more"deal" with. From start to finish, Alvaro, and his team, were professional, thorough, and friendly. I felt comfortable working with him, to ask questions and ensure we could get the project done well to what my goals were, and to my city's standards. They did a great job and worked hard. This is definitely a company that I would call for future projects!

I needed a concrete walkway installed in my side yard and made the right choice in Arias Concrete…read more Alvaro made the whole process simple and straightforward. His quote was detailed and fair. The work was scheduled quickly and questions answered promptly. On the day of the install, the crew worked very hard and efficiently to stay on schedule. Any complications or concerns were brought to my attention and I couldn't be happier on how everything came out. Beautiful new walkway. Professional work and results. Would highly recommend Arias Concrete.

I could not be happier with the new driveway that Medina Concrete Group created for me.. They were…read morevery responsive from beginning to end. They gave me a fair estimate. Updated me regularly on the permit, then work status. Carefully explained the construction process . Very professional. And they did beautiful work. They kept the site safe and clean along the way. I strongly recommend them.

We need to get our front yard redone and we knew we wanted a concrete front yard. They did an…read moreamazing job. It was truly thoroughly done. I also really appreciated their punctuality and timeliness. I've have other projects where the contractors were always late so Medinas service was refreshing. Overall: great quality, great service, great value. Highly recommend Medina Concrete Group