We recently hired Mendenhall Concrete to replace our driveway, widen it by 6 feet, install a new…read moreL-shaped front walkway, replace and widen the side walkway to our garage, and redesign the front entry by eliminating a crumbling brick step and incorporating it into the new walkway. I can honestly say this was the best experience I've ever had with a home improvement contractor. From start to finish, Mike Stratton and his team were outstanding. Mike is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly takes pride in his work. He was flexible throughout the project as I made a few design changes along the way, and he was always willing to discuss options and offer thoughtful recommendations. What really impressed me was that many of Mike's best ideas didn't increase the cost of the project. He suggested installing a sleeve under the new driveway so I could easily run irrigation or electrical lines to the other side in the future, something I hadn't even thought about before he mentioned it and will almost certainly make use of. He also recommended embedding a drainage pipe beneath one area of the concrete so that, if drainage ever became an issue, it would already be in place and could easily be tied into. He also recommended removing the old porch step to create a seamless, modern transition to the front entry. As we discussed different layout ideas, including curves versus straight runs, he made it clear that the cost would be the same regardless of which design I chose, allowing me to focus on what looked best rather than what cost more. The workmanship was exceptional. The crew was professional, friendly, and obviously very experienced. You could tell these are craftsmen who have been doing this for a long time. They worked efficiently, never seemed rushed, and paid attention to the details. Mike stopped by every day, often multiple times, to check on progress, answer questions, and make sure everything met his standards. The project stayed on schedule from beginning to end, with each phase flowing smoothly into the next. They also went above and beyond at the finish by repairing stucco that had been disturbed during construction, rehanging my gate, and even patching some older stucco adjacent to the project that wasn't really part of the job. The finished driveway and walkways look fantastic and have completely transformed the curb appeal of our home. Just as importantly, the work looks incredibly solid. Even the walkways were built with the same attention to durability as the driveway. Nothing about the project felt like corners were being cut. The price was also very fair. In fact, another contractor I'm working with on a separate project, someone who frequently works alongside concrete companies, told me that the price I paid was very reasonable for the scope of work being performed. I recommend Mendenhall Concrete without hesitation. When I'm ready to tackle the backyard, they'll be my first call.

I hired this concrete company for two separate projects, including backyard pavement work…read more Unfortunately, both experiences were stressful and uncertain. The main issue was that we would agree on a scope of work and price, but after the job started, he would later complain about the price or try to change the terms. On one project, he initially offered a discount if I paid cash, but about a week later said he could no longer honor that arrangement. I agreed to pay the full amount because he is also my neighbor across the street and I wanted to keep things friendly. I also asked him to repair damaged stucco under my patio doors, and he agreed to include that work. While I was traveling, he sent me a bill for the full amount, and I paid assuming the agreed work had been completed. When I returned, I found that the stucco repair had not been done. I asked him again to fix it. He sent a long message complaining about the price and scope of the work, apologized, and said he would fix it -- but he never did. After dealing with repeated complaints, uncertainty around agreed pricing, and unfinished promised work, I gave up. I would not hire him again. In my opinion, there was too much inconsistency and stress for work that should have been handled clearly and professionally.

Ray and his team were really helpful in helping us find the best option for our backyard deck. They…read morehelped us work with our budget and did a clean and professional job. The do high quality work.

Like many SoCal houses, mine has only the garage door on the east side, facing the street. My…read moreso-called "front door" is at the south side, a 30-foot walk to the front stoop from the driveway. Around back, west-facing, is a 22 foot by 14 foot patio. All this surface is concrete, poured in 1984, and was in dire need of resurfacing. I had 5 bidders, but FF was both the lowest in cost and highest-regarded per their reviews. What a pleasure to get such beautiful work at any price! We absolutely recommend them for any concrete resurfacing/redesign you may be considering! Ray, Philip, and crew obviously love their jobs. And we sure love their work!

Don provided high quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We needed our driveway…read morescraped and new paint applied. Don was consistently reliable, knowledgeable and communicated well. He arrived on time for every appointment and answered every question clearly. We are extremely pleased with the final result- a clean and refreshed driveway that certainly increased our curb appeal! Don left us the extra epoxy paint so we can make sure that our steps match the driveway and walkway.

5 star company here…read more We needed to repair our faded and chipped paint driveway. We had about 1100 square feet of driveway in need of repair. It was a big job. Don, the owner, was a very nice and friendly guy. No pressure at all. He came out and gave us an assessment and reasonable options for repair. His company had reasonable pricing and lots of great options. He does the work himself on site with his staff which is awesome. They were very thorough in their exceptional craftsmanship. They power washed the driveway and then proceeded to grind off the old paint. Afterwards the vacuumed the dust on day 1. Then they primed the concrete, painted it on day 2/3 and sealed it on day 4. The high quality textured paint helped prevent slipping when walking it wet. It's built to last decades. Don gave me daily updates and he was very reliable. Great communication! It was a seamless and successful project. It exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this company to paint or repair your driveways or any concrete surfaces.

I highly recommend Aviara Pavers for whatever project you are planning for Hardscape…read more Very professional, excellent service, beautiful execution of our project and priced competitively. It was a pleasure working with them, and I would call them again if I need this type of work again.

Jason offered a spot on quote and his communication was exceptional. Highly recommend.read more

Had Elias address a erosion issue on our back slope. I didn't know what to expect but the finished…read morejob looks fantastic. The worked full days in this heat and humidity. Stayed on time line and budget. Highly recommend you choosing him to work on your outside area and yard. I am attaching before and after photos.

This was the third time using Elias and his team, and they exceeded expectations (again)! He…read morecompleted a backyard and side-yard re-landscape with all new pavers, turf, retaining walls, irrigation, drainage, and even a fountain for us. We could not be happier with the results. Elias does it the right way and will not "cut corners ". All at a reasonable cost and timeframe. Thank you Elias! We love our new backyard.

They did an awesome job replacing the old mortar around perimeter of the fireplace where it meets…read moredrywall. I will definitely use them for any future projects I have. They were very clean. They put down tarps and came prepared to put down plastic if needed. The used a huge vacuum to clean up any debris and kept any dust to an absolute minimum. Very friendly!!!!

Manuel came by to give me a quote on refacing my fireplace. He arrived on time, and was able to…read moreexpertly evaluate the situation and explain exactly what he would do to not only build me a new facade, but also protect the integrity of the fireplace. He was honest and thorough, and made a point to show me how I could save on materials, and how he could work with some things I already had on hand. He gave me an incredibly fair proposal with an expedited timeline. Due to some construction issues, I am currently unable to move forward with the project, but he was gracious and kind despite the circumstances. I will absolutely be reaching out to him in the future to get some work done. Thanks Manuel!

I am very thankful that Miguel reached out when we sent the blast request for concrete services. I…read morecannot thank Miguel enough for his work on our back yard. What I really enjoyed is the knowledge he has about the work we wanted. He presented different options and made suggestions. The timeline he proposed was always met without any delays. He was very responsive to my questions and even welcomed any questions or concerns once the project had completed. I have had 0 issues with my concrete pad. Thank you Miguel for your awesome work and attention to detail.

Miguel and his team at Pavers and Concrete Services are great. They are responsive, easy to work…read morewith and do really great work. We hired them to do a large backyard hard scape project. It included 2k sq feet of concrete, another 1k sq feet of turf, a gazebo, a basketball hoop, a large gravel area and a shed. It was a big project with many moving parts and Miguel handled it perfectly - and finished on time! I will be hiring them again and would definitely recommend.

Pablo's masonry work did a great job replacing my fireplace bricks. They were adobe but moisture…read morewas getting into them and making them bubble, crack and disintegrate, unfortunately. I don't want to spend a ton of money so he replaced the adobe bricks with cinder blocks that were the same size and shape and had the texture of adobe. Pablo then painted it. He and his son did a really nice job. They built a frame around the fireplace so the dust would be contained during demo and replacement. It only took 1 day to do the bulk of the work before returning 2 days later to paint it the same matching color. I'm happy with the work they did!

I had a broken piece of flagstone that just kept deteriorating over time. I had asked several…read moretradespeople about how to fix and no-one really knew. So, the other day I googled it. I ended up on Yelp and zero'd in on Pablo's Masonry Work because of the good reviews. I called him, spoke to him, sent him pics and he came out the next day which was yesterday. He repaired the problem and addressed a few other flagstone issues while he was here. He was professional, hard working and did a great job. He kept the area clean, cleaned up after himself and has a very pleasant demeanor. I asked him if he knew someone who could build a fence and it turns out he does everything. So now I am waiting on a bid from him to do the fence and eaves. I can tell he's a perfectionist who takes pride in his work and delivers quality results. So nice to find honest, hardworking and dependable people to do work that I have no expertise or interest in doing myself. Thank you Yelp for providing this platform that helps consumers find the right fit for the job!