Mata and his crew did a great job replacing cracked and broken old concrete around our Berkeley…read morehome. Easy to work with and fair.

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.

This review is long overdue due to my procrastination. I used Monarch Concrete for repaving the…read moreconcrete slab in my garage in 2024. Eric was very responsive to many questions that I had in emails. His price was very reasonable. He and his dad are very knowledgeable in their trade. They are a great team. My garage is slightly sloping towards the center of the house. There is a drain near the garage door. His dad made the ditch to channel the rain water to the drain. Ever since that was made, the rain water was channeled well and there is no issue of water gushing into the garage during heavy rainstorms. Rest assured if you have Monarch Concrete do your work. It will be the best workmanship and outcome for your work.

Eric and his father were a pleasure to work with. Eric kept me updated throughout the project with…read moretexts and photos. He responded quickly to any questions I had and made the entire process smooth. I highly recommend them.

Alex and his crew did a great job on my street sidewalk. His price is reasonable and his team gets…read moreon it quick. No shortcut was made and city inspections passed without issue. Highly recommended.

Alex, the owner of ARP Hardscape provided timely, professionally, reasonably priced hardscape in my…read morebackyard. I had a wooden retaining fence that fell in disarray. The fence along with the wooden steps took constant upkeep with painting and replacement of boards. At my age, I no longer had the energy to maintain the structure. Alex came in with an estimate that was very competitive and worked with me to provide hardscape of my choice. The new retaining wall looks fantastic as do the new steps. The crew, headed by Armando, built a beautiful retaining wall, finished with painted stucco to match the stucco on my house. They always cleaned up afterwards and left a very satisfied customer. I highly recommend ARP Hardscape. I will definitely contact Alex with any future projects.

Alfredo and the crew at Leyva Concrete were exceptional from start to finish. From our first…read moreconversation, Alfredo was incredibly personable and easy to talk to, he listened closely to my vision and provided valuable options to help me achieve the best result. Over all I felt the project was a great value. Once the project began, the crew's professionalism was evident. They maintained a clean job site, tidying up thoroughly at the end of every workday, and it was clear they took genuine pride in the quality of their craftsmanship. I am already looking forward to partnering with Alfredo and his team on my next backyard project later this summer.

The foundation of my ancient garage needed a lot of work…read more It was tempting to think I could do it myself but the area was just too large and I knew it really needed the professional touch. After reading all the positive reviews, I called Leyva Concrete and spoke with Alfredo. He came out, looked at the space and we talked through the process. I made adjustments to the original scope of work, and Alfredo was super-accommodating. His team finished the excavation work that I started, then prepped for the concrete pour. These guys know exactly what they're doing, taking care with the surface finishing and all the cleanup. True craftsmen. I'm so glad I went with the professionals. They're prompt, the communication is great and quality of work is exceptional. Alfredo and this Team at Leyva Concrete are truly amazing!

I'm not your typical client due to the fact I'm licensed Plumbing Contractor in CA. Therefore my…read moreexpectations were high and I was very attentive to detail on perhaps phases of the job the normal client does not pay attention to. Steve and his team did a great job with my project and they were easy to work with. Along the project I asked for minor adjustments I wanted from the original plan, and steve was flexible with me and was able to accommodate my request. Besides the Great Finish work they did: Steve also had great ideas that were able to enhance the overall project. For example: the wraparound steps. Thats was a great recommendation Steve said we could do. I'm happy with the project, and I strongly recommend them to anyone looking to hire Steve and his team!

It was a nightmare and torture. 1. Their workers arrived…read moreat 12:00 and leave at 2:00pm. Every day work for 2 hours. their esitimated time is around 4 business days and it turns out to be 1.5 month. 2. Communication is nightmare: they don't accept phones. They are busy. 3. NO Appear: They don't appear without telling you. You cannot trust. There was a week: they promised to come everyday and didnot come for everyday. Their workers were idle there, but the business owner just did not want them to come without you paying addtionally. 4. Total price: I trusted and paid in quarter and deposit. it turned out I have to pay the total payment for the most important concrete pour day. I paid 3000 more than agreement. If you don't pay, they will not finish the work. 5. Result: I am not sure the smooth finish looks like the above, I don't think I can directly polish it. They don't have patience apparantly even for the most important step.

Simon and team did an awesome job transforming my backyard - from a muddy dirty mess to a beautiful…read morelandscape with drought resistant plants and pebbles. Throughout the process, he was responsive and professional. Lastly, his quote was much less than other proposals. I'd happily use Simon's services again.

We are so thrilled with how our backyard turned out! We talked to a ton of contractors, but Simon…read morewas the only one who really clicked with us, and his quote was very fair. The crew was fast, professional, and amazing to work with. We even threw a last-minute fence project at them, and they knocked it out of the park! We've officially found our 'go-to' team, which makes planning our next projects so much easier. Can't wait to work with you guys again. Thanks, Simon and the team!

Great to know Ergeon They were really professional company…read more They gave me the suggestion before we can start our project Hope they will quote me a best price

surprisingly the video call to get an estimate went well. Diego was very clear and easy to talk to…read moreand shows you real time the cost estimate.

Great work and communication from Henry and Ashley. Fixed my issue (cracking concrete under tiled…read moresteps), in time and on budget.

Henry and his team did a phenomenal job replacing our flagstone patio and multiple staircases and…read morebuilding a concrete retaining wall. Their work is very precise and has a high level professional finish. Originally we weren't planning on doing cemented flagstone or a retaining wall, but after a site visit Henry suggested we make those changes and was able to work with our budget for this major upgrade. It was 100% the right decision especially for our kids to run around safely. He also made some great suggestions for design changes such as capping the concrete wall and installing lights. Overall the team is very professional, works quickly and efficiently, and use materials very wisely so there isn't any waste. We have had Henry work on two projects already at our house and have another 3 projects lined up for future work. Could not recommend them more for any stone work.