Hire Rafael if you want perfection and to work with a great guy…read more Rafael and his team did an incredible job on my brick stairs in the front of my house. Several steps had buckled due to tree roots and fixing it was an involved job. Not only did my steps need to be demo'd, but the original bricks needed to be preserved since they're no longer made in that size. The next step required large tree roots to be dug up and cut out. Finally the bricks had to be cleaned of the old mortar before being used to rebuild the steps. A lot of masons couldn't handle this because they either didn't have the skill for the demo or didn't want to bother with the detail required to preserve the bricks. Rafael was not only willing, but he also had the skill and attention to detail needed to do this job and at a competitive price. During the project he worked with me and was extremely accommodating with my feedback and requests. Not once did he ever give me an attitude or show any signs of being annoyed with my requests. I would have understood if he had though because I was being very particular about how the steps were done. He told me he understood because I'd be going up and down these steps every day and anything that felt off or wasn't done to my satisfaction would be a constant reminder and a daily source of frustration. When they were done, the steps are amazing and perfect. It would be difficult to tell that they weren't originally done with the house. I'm very happy with how they turned out every time I walk on them. Rafael and his team also did an amazing job cleaning up which included a power wash of the steps; an unexpected but welcome surprise. I'd hire Rafael and his team again without hesitation. He holds himself to a high standard so the job is done right and he genuinely isn't happy unless you are too. How great is that! Thanks Rafael!

Rafael fixed my flagstone patio when the grout cracked and started falling out. He did a great job…read morecolor matching and I would highly recommend him! He also made time for this very small job, which I appreciate.

David did an excellent job advising and helping to get our pavers fixed. Highly recommend!read more

David and all his team of experts did a wonderful job installing new pavers in our backyard. Our…read moreold concrete slabs were cracked, and had shifted, altering the drainage of water to flow towards our house. After interviewing many landscape pavers, Ideal Engineering stood out for being prompt to all the meetings, willing to visit multiple times to double-check measurements before bidding and were knowledgeable on the current state of available inventory and which showrooms to visit to preview them. Prices were very reasonable and transparent. There were no unplanned mark-ups and all change orders were reviewed and had to be approved by me in advance, so I could budget accordingly. I think this is an advantage of choosing a local paver. The work was efficient and professional - different specialized crews for demolition, irrigation, paving, cleanup were used with their own knowledgeable foremen. Each foremen acted as an available point of contact and communication was easy and friendly. Any texts or calls were usually returned within minutes. The teams were proactive in highlighting any complications or issues that might require design approval to make sure the work they did matched what I had in mind. For example, Pedro, the paver lead felt it was better to create a smooth curve at a corner instead of a straight 90 degree corner, and he was right! The boundaries flowed smoother and nicer with the lawn. The paving work was top-notch. We had decided to install premium pavers from Belgard, and it was important the work was done properly for such an investment. This included grading at the proper slopes for proper drainage, adding weed-resistant fabric, multiple levels of graded stone for proper leveling and polymeric sand for good sealing between pavers. The team helped build custom steps that looked very nice to create easy step-downs and paver edging was done with great style and aesthetics. For a potentially complicated project, I really felt confidence in the team and the process. David also helped offer advise in helping me move and reset our external heat pump units so that they could be reinstalled on top of the pavers. They were able to build conduits to facilitate running irrigation and electricity underneath the pavers for adding drip irrigation of containers and future lighting in our garden. Cleanup was thorough, with parts of our yard reseeded and topped with new topsoil. There was no construction debris left on our lawn or streetside. Everything was swept up. Fence gates that were temporarily removed were re-installed to appear as if nothing ever happened. I would definitely use Ideal Engineering (Ideal Landscape & Concrete) again for future projects.

We had a great experience working with Grahame. He was highly responsive and brought a clear vision…read morewith a thoughtful approach to design--something that truly set him apart from the other contractors I interviewed. He stayed engaged throughout both the design and implementation phases, coordinating well with me and the subcontractors. I especially appreciated that he met with us at the stone yard, offered recommendations, and helped us select materials that were the best fit for our home. He also provided references and opportunities to see his past work in person, which gave us added confidence. He was friendly and easy to work with, and most importantly, he delivered on his timeline. Despite the rain, he completed the project on schedule--something I've found to be rare compared to other contractors who often juggle too many jobs at once. Overall, a very positive experience, and I would gladly recommend him.

We had a large patio completely remodeled and reconfigured. Grahame was very responsive to our…read moreinquires, he did everything he said he would do and was very punctual when we set a time to meet. He steered us to higher quality materials which we appreciated since we were clueless. The quality of the finished product was great, even better than we anticipated.

After setting up an appointment via telephone and Agustin confirmed via text that he would be there…read morethe next day, he never showed. I called twice, texted, left a message, but no response. I made sure to be ready at the specified time, but he totally flaked. That's not a good way to run a business.

I hired Matias and crew for a paving project. I'm extremely…read moresatisfied of the final results. Matia's created a new paved area and my backyard has a great new looking. The final price fully aligned with the initial quote. The entire crew was super professional and precise. They completed the job leaving the new area super clean. Highly recommended!!

After several weeks considering bids for the replacement of my home's original foundation I…read moreselected Uni-Struct. Having owned two homes in the past 30 years you come to get a feel for honesty, and that was the deal clincher for me with Vin Joy at Uni-Struct. I was not disappointed and after six weeks of ongoing work under my house, the new foundation was in place and approved by Redwood City inspectors. All of the crew are regular employees of Uni-Struct and were led by foreman Enrique who has decades of experience and important to me, cares very much about the crew. There was one small plumbing surprise that cost me an additional few hundred dollars and was not caused by this experienced and kind team (I lived and worked in my home for the entire project duration). The project finished at the contract price and I am so glad I picked Uni-Struct.

We had major flooding during the heavy rain seasons in a below ground all purpose room. The scope…read moreof Uni-Struct's job was to waterproof all the areas where water penetrated into this room. This involved the driveway, patio and backyard. Water proofing material was applied all around the sides of the house. Vini is a general contractor and he coordinated with plumbers, electricians, roofers and landscapers to make our project come together perfectly. His crew was professional, meticulous and respectable. Vini's landscape experience in my opinion is superb. He brings ideas that are aesthetic and practical. Without hesitation I have and will continue to recommend him to all my friends. It was a life changing experience with Uni-Struct and we ended up with exactly what we wanted to accomplish. I would have submitted a review 7 years ago to praise Uni-Struct for their professionalism but I waited until now so I can say with confidence that the room is still bone dry and it is a permanent fix.

Sergio and his guys installed pavers in both the backyard and driveway (around 1500sqft total) as…read morewell as some various landscaping accessories (pergola from costco, gutter drainage, water hose and sprinklers, etc). They were quick to give a quote and completed the entire project faster than projected. They worked on my project every day Monday - Saturday for 8 hours a day. They paid great attention to detail. They accidentally broke one of the existing water hose line and fixed it without me having to say anything. They noticed a couple of things that could be improved throughout the yard (replacing gutter drainage, replacing old city sewer/water containers) and provided reasonable quotes to fix all them. At the end of the job, they left the site nice and clean. I would recommend using them for any landscaping work.

They did an amazing job replacing an old fence and gate. They showed up despite the rain to finish…read morethe job on-time. They are reasonably priced, easy to work with, and will deliver high quality work. I will do business with them again for sure.

Kris and Aaron were wonderful to work with. They completely redid our frontyard and backyard and…read morebuilt a pergola structure + deck in the back that really matched our house. They often add nice succulents to landscaping, which serve as cool accents on our property. We got a lot of compliments from neighbors and have been regularly recommending them to our friends in the area. It was so much easier to think about the pricing with an up-front all-included estimate, versus some others who charged us hourly rates for different jobs with unclear completion timelines. In the rare event things don't go according to plan, they are extremely reasonable. We originally discussed and agreed on building 3ft planter boxes, but after putting them together, we all felt they looked too big and they agreed to do some extra work to take it down a foot. They are in demand and they like to spend time on projects to make sure the result is good, so just keep that in mind when scheduling a project!

This was a fabulous experience - beginning to end. Kris and Aaron are great to work with and they…read morereally know their craft. Project started and ended on time and in budget and I am thrilled with my new yard. No more lawn and higher water bills - AND I am getting lots of compliments!

Sione's Concrete Construction has recently completed a new driveway and paver for our front yard…read more From the start of the project to the date it ended, our experience with this company is a total satisfaction head over heel. The quality, the timeliness, the courtesy of Mr. Sione, his dedicated team members...In particular, Mr. Sione's team is comprised of very skillful, hardworking and polite workers. The workmanship, the honesty of the business...the very best! Our house happens to be on a street with a lot of foot traffic. Many by-passers smile and give us thumbs up for the job well done. It's a good feeling when neighbors like the new look of our house. We believe that Mr. Sione's contract price is very fair and his work has definitely increased our property value. We feel so fortunate that we made the right choice of choosing this company to do our landscaping work. Cheers and thank you Mr. Sione!

Sione's Concrete Construction delivered outstanding work on our project replacing broken pavement…read morethat the city had flagged. They were quick to respond, and communication throughout the project was excellent. Their bid was competitive, and they offered the most aggressive timeline--which they delivered on. The project wasn't straightforward--it required working around newly done landscaping, including the walkway connecting to the public pavement, as well as carefully navigating tree roots--but everything was handled very professionally. They were extremely knowledgeable about city permits and inspections, requiring minimal involvement from us. We would use them again for any future projects and highly recommend their services.