We're very happy with the results. Trace goes above and beyond to make sure everything is done…read moreperfectly. He is very ethical, explains everything and delivers as promised. His helper Matthew is an extremly nice guy and very knowledgable. We'll be using their company going forward.

If you're looking for someone who's honest, detail-oriented, and not just out to take your money,…read moreread this. We hired Trace to tackle a tricky concrete restoration job: about 1,500 sq ft of mottled patio from a worn stain, plus a polished concrete countertop and some cracked pool coping. Most contractors would've seen dollar signs. Not Trace. He walked us through the pros and cons of recoating and was upfront about the ongoing maintenance and future costs. I was fully prepared to spend the money, but he was clear: you might not get your value here. That level of honesty is incredibly rare. His crew showed up on time, masked off the area with precision, and treated our home like it was their own. When the initial test blast didn't remove the mottling as hoped, he didn't just push forward. Instead, he explained the risks of going more aggressive and recommended not proceeding with that part of the job--because the improvement wouldn't justify the cost. Let that sink in: he talked himself out of a big chunk of work because it wasn't right for us. When was the last time a contractor did that? Trace is the kind of professional you hope to find but rarely do. I'll update this once the rest of the work is completed, but based on integrity alone, he's already earned 5 stars.

I couldn't be happier with my front yard results. I interviewed a ton of companies to do my front…read moreyard. After interviewing Ulisses and see the photos on Yelp, my gut told me this is right person . I'm satisfied with the job they do. The team maintained my place nice and clean. I'm very grateful to find this good team to work with.

Excellent work from entire team! Professional, efficient, friendly, and concrete work looks…read morebeautiful! Thank you!

We used Hector Mendoza Masonry for two projects, hardscape (sidewalks, new wall design, etc), and…read morefor installation of manufactured stone. Hector is quite knowledgeable in all aspects of masonry. Our job had some complexities (see attached pics) with layout and design, the important thing for me is that Hector would take a time out to discuss exactly what we were looking for. My recommendation is to use his services and don't bother to shop around, you won't find any better.

Hector (and crew including his Dad) did an amazing job! I have to say that I was very skeptical…read moreabout how these 50+ year old stucco walls would turn out. Needless to say, there were a few challenges we discovered as the walls were stripped and prepared. As you can see in the photos, Hector did such a beautiful job with the restoration! We needed to fix the front yard wall for curb appeal. The back yard wall is in the line of sight when opening the side gate. Everything looks spectacular! Thank you, Hector!

Joe Harris is a master! He has such creative solutions to repair bricks and adobe! He pays…read moreattention to detail and we are so happy with the work that he has done on our 90 year old Historic Home in Laguna Beach.

We had Joe and Simon resurrect our back steps. It was quite the job! The finished product was so…read morebeautiful, expertly done, and they were very communicative and kind every step of the way! If you need true craftsfolks, hire Laguna Brick & Stone! You won't regret it.

Ivan Ivan Ivan... he's the MAN! You need a wall, he can do it all. Super professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and impressive work ethic. We shopped around for weeks, received so many quotes, then Ivan finally hit our budget with fair and honest pricing. He was communicative and efficient. He even recommended another subcontractor to clean up our landscaping (Roque, who was also very fairly priced). He placed a brand new foundation, reinforcing rebar, and a sweet gate (chef's kiss). I work in construction and Ivan passed the test with flying colors. Our wall was in terrible shape before Ivan and his crew came. I honestly was SHOOK when he did such a great job, especially considering the site constraints. They had to haul everything out A MANO (by hand). Bro... talk about hard working crew!! Check the photos, I have evidence. Stop shopping around and call Ivan already! HE'S THE BEST‍

Ivan is honest, professional and wonderful. I contacted several companies for my yard and I chose…read moreIvan because his communication and expertise was impeccable. His suggestions and explanations for planning made me trust him and his price was in the middle, and worth it. I had him construct concrete flooring in the yard and it aligns well with my previous concrete. It took weeks for it to become the color I expected because the weather kept on raining, but now I have a wonderful concrete flooring that is so incredibly maintenance free. I am thankful to have Ivan and his team. I highly suggest him if you have a project.

10/10 overall service based on quality of work, punctuality, communication, and fair pricing! We…read morewent with California outdoor living to demo and to install new pavers in our backyard. The team was very punctual and very receptive to our input. They provided great recommendations on how to improve the backyard. We had over 10 quotes and this team were the best price with great quality! Highly recommend their services. We plan on using this team to do our front yard in the future because of how impressed we were with our interactions.

We hired California Outdoor Living to redo our driveway, walkway, and patio. We worked with Casey…read morefor the estimation, he was very friendly, not at all pushy like some of their competitors. They came in with a very competitive quote and were able to start on the project immediately. Their team completed the job in far less time than we expected which was great! I've seen other contractors take months to complete a job that these guys did in like 2 weeks. JC supervised the work and did an excellent job of addressing all of our concerns. My wife and I are very particular about how we like things done, and whenever anything was not to our satisfaction JC had it fixed or redone with zero complaints and zero delay. He was very responsive to our text messages and never left us hanging. We plan to redo our back yard in a couple years and we definitely plan to call California Outdoor Living instead of shopping around. Highly recommend!

Quality work for both block walls they installed for us. Reliable and complete the job quickly.read more

Lorenzo at Angeles Masonry did a great job demolishing and removing our old built-in BBQ and safely…read moreremoving the gas line. He was responsive, showed up on time, and completed the work efficiently. The area was left clean and ready for the next step of our project. Highly recommend for small or large masonry demo jobs.

Nolan and his whole crew at Riviera Construction are well worth the 5-stars, that they are getting…read more We are a sub-contractor for them, and they make every job professional, clean and on point. Thier attention to detail surpasses the others. Their customers are all satisfied with their work and their subs are equally satisfied. Highly suggest Riviera Construction, for your next project.

This review is long overdue. Nolan and his team did an incredible job on our kitchen. We were in…read morea difficult situation, but Nolan was able to help us on short notice, and his team worked through some challenging problems on the design, too. We were really impressed with the professionalism and craft of their work. This project included some very detailed work with Talavera tiles, which some companies will not even attempt. I highly recommend this company.

We had such a great experience with this company staining our cinder block exterior walls. From…read morestart to finish, they were incredibly nice, friendly, and professional. Their attention to detail really stood out--everything was done with care and precision, and the final result looks amazing. They were also extremely clean and respectful of our property, taking the time to carefully protect all of the surrounding hardscape, which we really appreciated. It's clear they take pride in their work. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to update or restore the hardscape around their home. We're so happy with how everything turned out!

Needed to help out a client with some oil removal from a paver driveway…read more Engine oil was removed to perfection, customer was able to schedule with a convenient time for him. Really appreciate the professionalism and quality of the repair.

I've had the privilege to work with Ross on some projects as a subcontractor and I can't even begin…read moreto say how knowledgeable he is about all aspects of the landscape. Ross gets super involved on his projects and definitely makes sure the quality is top notch. He always makes sure to be up to code. Working with Ross, I've learned to become a better contractor. If you are in the southern part of Orange County, I highly recommend him

Ross and his team worked magic on our backyard. We have a very old home that was terribly overgrown…read moreand unsafe, with a steep and awkward slope. The challenge was to make it a comfortable lounge and entertaining space and provide safety for our young child. Ross came up with a genius design to satisfy our requests and his team was responsible and reliable. It was so much more practical to have the person designing it also be the one carrying out the project. Ross personally worked on a lot of the project as well as guided the team first-hand to make sure it was executed properly and completed to our requests. The pergola and Spanish steps are my favorite, with the 'French curve' of the concrete/grass as a close second. (Not pictured: a kid space, softscaping and good looking, useful solution to the intense slope.) Best of all, he stayed on budget! We'd definitely recommend Ross and his team and hope they will come back to do our front yard - phase 2 - soon.