I would like to recommend Ivan's Masonry for your outdoor improvement projects if you are looking…read morefor outstanding craftsmanship and value for your money. We hired Ivan's Masonry for two jobs: driveway renovation and a new stairway with walkway. From onset it was a long journey for us figuring out what material we will be comfortable with. Ivan patiently consulted us on every available material: concrete, stamping, coloring, and many styles from different providers of concrete pavers. None really resonated with our vision. After a month of research we ended up selecting clay pavers for their traditional look and lasting quality. The problem was that no contractor in our area would even consider working with clay pavers. Initially Ivan also refused but with some prodding he actually agreed to install clay pavers and did an amazing job. The team would start consistently punctually at 7 am and worked full days. Ivan, the owner, would work on the job 100%, including operating the equipment and setting the pavers. The site was kept reasonably clean and the process was well organized. We love the results. Our house became the model for the street as a first house with pavers. Many people complimented on the improvements and expressed the desire to contract with Ivan's Masonry. We are wising Ivan to prosper in his business, and for you guys - wishing you to choose your masonry contractor wisely. Go Ivan's Masonry!

Had a great experience with this company. Communicated initially via text. Received a quote for a…read more22ft long cement block wall that was very fair in price and this team came out and knocked it out in one day with great quality. Very impressed and if I need any turf work in the future, Ivan's Masonry is my first phone call.

Anthony, Joe and the whole crew were awesome. Not only did they do a great job on our new patio,…read morethey were friendly, hard workers and cleaned up after themselves. They were very competitively priced and still felt like we got great quality work. They walked me through everything they were doing and made sure to ask me any questions before proceeding with the next step. They had great communication with me throughout the project. I would definitely recommend them and will definitely call them for my next project.

Love and respect Joe and RC Concrete team. From the very beginning, Joe was professional,…read moreknowledgeable, honest, and patient throughout the entire process. He took the time to carefully measure everything, explain the work clearly, and helped our community make the right long-term decisions instead of just the cheapest fix. The quality of the concrete work turned out great, and what impressed us the most was the follow-up service after completion. When we had some concerns about curing color variation, Joe personally came back with his team to inspect and take care of everything right away. That level of responsibility and professionalism is rare nowadays. Very fair pricing, great communication, and a team that truly stands behind their work. We're very happy with the result and would gladly work with RC Concrete again in the future.

Apex and Andrew did a great job. I wanted to start a cement patio before I left on vacation. Andrew…read morewas able to fit me into their work schedule and completed the work on short notice. He and his crew were very prompt and professional. He listened to my concerns and followed through with his promise to get the work done on time. There were no delays or surprises with the work. If the need to pour more cement in the future were to arise, I would not hesitate to call Apex again. The work was done in time and it looked the way I had envisioned it for my back yard.

Great communication and price! Done as expected and agreed on. Needed some quick concrete work and…read morethey got it done. Thank you guys!

Ron and his crew are great! They came by for an estimate on a porch remodel and it was a touch…read morehigher than what we were expecting but his previous projects looked much better than any of the others. He took great care to suggest ways to do the project that would make things more worth while (doing the front sidewalk as well). The pictures speak for themselves! Will be calling Ron back for the driveway and rear porch in the future.

Gave them my address and made appointment to come over to give estimate and never showed. Ghosted meread more

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE our raised patio that Monroe Masonry built for us!!! It turned out so well and…read moreworking with Eddie and his team was such a positive experience that even though it was almost a year ago they did the work, I just had to share. We got other bids on the project but none compared to the honest, straightforward communication we got with Eddie. We benefitted from his years of experience but also from his long-held contacts in the field. During the building process things came up like needing the footings for the posts of a pergola another contractor was going to build for us on top of the patio but he was out of the country at the time. Not a problem. Eddie had worked with him on previous projects and was able to get the footings and install them for us. Then we needed to make decisions regarding any electrical we wanted on and around the patio which needed to be encased in tubing with all the other underlayment and Eddie's electrician buddy came right away to help us so that our project didn't get delayed. We didn't work with an architect on this project. It was just me laying down a garden hose to visualize what a patio would look like and going over it with my husband. Getting the elevations right was tricky since we didn't want a railing to obstruct our view of the garden. Eddie was so helpful with this but he also has the smartest right-hand-man, I think his name is Manuel, who saved the day for me. I wanted to extend the patio out a certain way and in telling him what I envisioned he improved the design on the spot! He eliminated one of the steps transforming the design making it more seamless and elegant. A small thing and yet it was huge in the scope of things. Don't hesitate to have Monroe Masonry do your job. Your only problem might be that he'll be too booked with work when you call.

Well the wall we had told Edwin do. Well we wanted larger rebar and more then required by code…read more The wall to be concrete filled. All went to plan. Except for the LIEN we got from the concrete pump company he used. This was after the fact of paying Edwin. It was unnecessary stress on my elderly family members. I had to get mad at Edwin for not paying his subcontractor which then affect us and our property. I would suggest to make sure he has current insurances and that all his sub contractors are paid before your final payment to him. So maybe get their phone numbers to verify first? What a terrible experience. The work was decent and is a 5 star. But the business ethic of getting his people paid and affect people's title of their property. Not ok! Zero stars for that. I don't want to hurt his business by giving just one star so I will give 3 of 5. UPDATED. REVIEW. Maybe I should lower the stars though because Edwin is saying he doesn't know anything about this which is now a bold face total lie and I'm gonna post photos of our text messages of him saying he's gonna clear it all up. Edwin, you should've just said yes you screwed up instead of trying to cover up your light now you should get less stars. Reply No, the text chain you are in that. Don't try to deny it because I can prove it if I open it up it will show your name Edwin. You'd be better off saying yeah you screwed up you're a human you're not perfect and just admit to it but now the people will see you're not honest and if you get the photo taken down since it's a real photo and a real text chain, I'm sure I can get it back up You are the contractor who holds the license who signed the project contract, who agreed to make sure everything runs smoothly and you're the one who carries supposedly Insurance for that You should actually be sued for the situation because you cause two elderly people major stress and compromise their title to the property. Shame on you.

Looking for a good landscape company in Los Angeles is tough since there are so many options and…read moreyou never know the quality you are going to get. If you are browsing Yelp right now to look for a landscaper, you can stop your search since Flores Artscape is incredible. I was looking to redo my backyard since it was a little outdated and my old deck was starting to fall apart. Not only did Flores call me back right away, but they also quickly scheduled a consultation appointment and did a thorough walkthrough to show me their recommendations and ideas. I went with everything they suggested and I couldn't be happier. The finished product (new pavers, turf, plants, lighting, etc.) looks amazing. It feels like I have a high-end yard that matches my recently remodeled house. And the best part: their pricing is very competitive! I didn't pay an exorbitant amount and still feel like my new backyard looks expensive. Flores finished the job in only a couple weeks and the work team was at my house every day. I am so, so happy with the results and can't wait until they can come back and redo my front yard next. Hire this company immediately if you're looking for a landscape job. You will be very pleased.

I was looking for a complete backyard makeover - with pavers, saltillo tiles, artificial turf, and…read moremulched areas. I reached out to Flores Artscape on yelp and received a call back almost immediately and was able to schedule an estimate/consultation for the next day. Jason swung by at the agreed upon time (he even texted me his ETA) and as we walked through the job site, he listened to me describe my vision and immediately understood the look I was going for. He offered suggestions without being pushy and helped me visualize the potential of my project. Jason provided his estimate the following day as promised. He was proactive in looking for ways we could descope my project to fit within my budget. He made himself available to discuss modifications over the phone, and responded to my texts and emails promptly. I ultimately went an different direction with my hardscaping, but would consider Flores Artscape for any future full-service landscaping company in a heartbeat. I highly recommend them!

I trust and recommend this company . They did an amazing job and are experts in their field. The…read morepavers came out as expected and so happy with the changes that were made. Thank you to his amazing crew, they were cordial and professional. They also finished the job very quickly and very clean.

Communication was excellent during the initial inspection on site and throughout the project…read more Workers were on site for three full long days. They demolished what was there and effectively laid the stones in record time. Quality of finished project met my expectations and their suggestions for making the finished project even better than I had envisioned was very much appreciated. Cleanup daily was neat. Pricing was very fair for the amount of work that was done.

Good experience. James communicated well. Provided details when needed. Workers were very…read moreefficient. Kept to work every very clean. Job well done. Would definitely recommend.

James and his team did an amazing job on our driveway! The quality of work exceeded our…read moreexpectations, and the attention to detail really shows. They were professional, efficient, and easy to work with from start to finish. On top of that, the pricing was very fair for the level of craftsmanship we received. Highly recommend if you want great work done right the first time!

Sione and his team were professional, honest, and delivered exceptional, high-quality work from…read morestart to finish. They installed a new retaining wall and completed stamped concrete throughout our entire backyard, and the results exceeded our expectations. Their communication, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were outstanding. I highly recommend Nava Concrete to anyone looking for reliable, top-quality concrete work. You won't be disappointed!

Used Nava Concrete to remove and replace a patio and other areas roughly 700 sq. ft…read more The job included demo, properly leveling the area for water flow, installing drains including to the curb and pouring new concrete. They did an excellent at a reasonable price and the crew was hard working, showed up on time every day, cleaned up at the end of each day and completed the job on time and budget. Highly recommend them if you have a project.

We usually do most of our own home repairs, gardening, and DIY projects. One thing we could not do…read moreourselves was replace our circa 1917 old cracked 82 feet long driveway and widen our 7' driveway approach (with a steep angle of approach designed for a model-T) to a new 12' wide City standard driveway approach with less than 8 degrees angle of approach. We would need a licensed contractor who could work within the City of Alhambra's public-right-of-way. We started calling for quotes in early April of 2014 and A.F.R. Masonry, Alex Diaz, gave us our second lowest bid out of 6 bids. Alex was the only contractor who said he would honor his bid longer than 60 days. The City of Alhambra would definitely need more than 60 days to complete the relocation of a water meter that was in the way of a new driveway approach. I liked the fact that Alex said he had his own digger (to break and haul concrete) and he was based locally in El Monte. His bid price was a definite draw (one of our highest bids from another general contractor was more than triple the amount of Alex's). So after the water meter was relocated we called Alex and he said he was available to do our job within two weeks and could complete the job in approximately 6 working days. The job is just finishing up today and I just had to write up this review. I have been waiting a long time to be able to drive into my driveway without hitting my tires on the curb face. The new no frills driveway is so much more pleasant to look at then our old cracked and patched driveway. The only thing that other homeowners might have an issue with would be that during the construction, the job-site (my yard) was left with construction materials overnight. But I am definitely fine with dealing with unsightly construction materials overnight during construction for Alex's bid price. It all gets cleaned-up in the end. The work was done on time and on budget! Alex did not complain about having to deal with the large magnolia tree roots adjacent to the driveway approach. He listened to our concerns and made sure they were addressed. The craftsmanship of the concrete work with proper forms, slopes, and finish was definitely on point. I am very happy with the job well done.

Alex Diaz is very experienced with his work, great attitude & knowledgeable…read moreProfessional &honest. He completed the new driveway with 1200 sq. Ft. in 1.5 days, sooner than expected&that's exceptional! Workmanship & the team were on time & efficient. Fair price & quality work . Highly recommend his services without any reservations!