Joe, Miguel, and team at Expert Gate Company have been great to work with. The scope of our project…read morewas in two parts: replace our driveway gate and make it powered, and then later replace the front fence and pedestrian gate, this time incorporating a built-in parcel box and security hardware. Expert Gate's craftsmanship is rock solid and we're really happy with the results. We live on a downslope hill with MANY utility lines underground to literally work around. It was a complicated project that required an entirely custom fabrication to follow the grade of the ground, with posts in really specific positions. We worked with Joe as our Project Manager, and throughout the process he was attentive and receptive to feedback, quote negotiations, and design requests along the way. There were 3 things that popped up over the duration of the project. We kept having issues with the gate operator that took longer than anyone wanted to deal with. It ended up being a series a faulty parts from Liftmaster, and nothing to do with the installation from these guys. Additionally, there were a couple of details that I wish were incorporated into the quotes, such as measurements and design mockups (we had to talk about a couple of things and make decisions in real time, which could have been mitigated if we had more specifics on the quote & planning process). Finally, the overarching project time for the front fence did take a little longer than expected. We had to have the front of the house in a bit of a construction state for a few weeks, but ultimately the end result is polished and very well executed, and we're happy with how everything turned out. Those minor issues aside, were still glad to have worked with EG and will gladly work with them in the future. Thanks again to Joe, Miguel, and the crew!

Update: found someone else who was able to fix everything without moving the posts at all. Insanity…read morethat I was going to let these guys swap out my aluminum posts for iron posts that wouldn't even match my gate. So I ask again, what are these guys experts at? Initial experience was bad. Sales guy came, was short with me, seems uninterested. Promised to give a quote. Waited 4 days. Didn't get a reply. I wrote a bad review and moved on. Owner contacted me asking me to remove the review and he can help me out with my gate job. I needed someone to help fix a botched gate install job so agreed. The job was to remove two existing posts and replace it with new steel posts. The price quoted for TWO posts were not cheap. He seems to think he's doing me favor for labor only but it was not cheap. It cost the same amount as the full job by the other company for the full install. I'm OK with it because at that point I wanted a job to be done by someone who knows how to do the work. Of course, I found out the reason they're expensive because they SUBCONTRACT to another company that specializes in gates. Are they the expert or is the subcontractor the expert? Nevertheless, I waited a week and a half for the scheduled date. The night before, he text me and ask if I have two steel posts that they need. They quoted me a very high amount to fix two posts but does not provide the materials for the fix. These guys are supposed to be experts in STEEL gates but do not have the materials for STEEL. So what are they experts in? Subcontracting? Reselling gate install service? What irritates me is that he sprung this on me at the last moment the day before. Our conversation was that the quoted price includes labor and materials to fix except for the extra materials that are needed that are ALUMINUM which I purchased. The fact that he asked me to provide STEEL materials at the last possible moment was maybe because (a) he misquoted me or (b) the subcontractors wanted more money to do the work. In any case, I cancelled the job. I cannot trust a company that bait and switch. If you misquote, then you own the difference, not spring it on your customer at the last moment.

My 5 stars were a no-brainer. I got Izzy and he was just honest - I was worried about a faulty…read morebattery in my gate opener, he checked it out, confirmed that they were working fine. I really respected that he did not try to BS and sell me on replacing them unnecessarily. For good measure, he also fixed an issue with the programming that was set in reverse and removed unnecessary loop controller connections. Charged me something minimal for coming out and no more. If there's any gate work to be done, I'm going back to Izzy.

Really satisfied with our two gates: Izzy worked with our design request and the result was perfect.read more

We worked with Matt on two projects right after buying our home in Oakland, and we couldn't be…read morehappier. Referred by our realtor, we started consulting him before we even closed. After getting multiple quotes, Matt stood out for the best combination of experience, value, and craftsmanship. He was incredibly patient--sticking with us for nearly a year through timing delays, big decisions, the birth of our child, and City permitting hurdles. Now that we've moved on to other projects, we truly wish every contractor were as professional, skilled, timely, and collaborative as Matt. Our first project was a large fence around our steep backyard. Matt met with us and our neighbors multiple times to finalize placement and coordinated on what needed to be cleared. His team completed the fence at record speed, and the redwood blends beautifully into the forested backdrop. It looks fantastic--and our dog loves his new wonderland. The second project was a much more complex like-for-like replacement of a 30-year-old deck. Matt guided us on what to keep, what to upgrade, and walked us through material and design options. We chose TimberTech decking with a redwood and hog wire railing, and the result is stunning. Despite unexpected permitting challenges with the City of Oakland, Matt stayed fully engaged, coordinating with our structural engineer and always making himself available. His team demolished and rebuilt the deck remarkably quickly, and the finished product has transformed our home. It's added so much gathering space, and every time we're out there, it feels like we're on vacation. We recommend Matt without hesitation for any fence or deck project.

The fence is up, and they did come back when we raised an issue, but we had to compromise on the…read moresolution rather than getting it done right. I wouldn't use them again. The original fence was designed so the corner post was shared, making it feel balanced and intentional from all three properties. The new install prioritizes one long run and drops a post mid-span to branch off for the neighbors. It's not as clean or considered, and you can tell. To be clear, if they had simply followed the original footprint, this would have been a perfectly acceptable fence. It's sturdy. But the materials are budget and there's no craft to it, so getting the design wrong makes an already basic fence that much harder to fix. Communication was poor throughout: no response when we confirmed our availability, then two guys showed up unannounced on a day our neighbor's dog was in the backyard. There was also a 10-foot measurement error in the quote. We hired a company instead of DIY-ing because we wanted something thoughtful and neighbor-considerate. This felt like they just got the fence up and moved on, and we're the ones living with the result for the next decade.

We had a very positive experience with Rodriguez Fencing. Esteban was punctual, followed through on…read moreevery commitment, and helped us by making excellent suggestions. He knew exactly what materials we should use, and guided several of the decisions we needed to make. His crew was polite, friendly, and left the property clean. We agree with all the positive Yelp reviews and highly recommend Esteban and his company Rodriguez Fencing.

The crew was very professional and Estevan designed and built a beautiful double gate just the way…read moreI wanted it.

This was a great experience. Good communication throughout, clear goals + expectations and…read moregenuinely good service. The team came out to replace a badly damaged side fence (see the results here) and did some critical work on my deck, including to ward off squirrels from living underneath. Overall, a smooth, drama-free experience.

Corey helped us with damaged fence. He's great to work with! He's a great communicator on text,…read morecame out to give us an estimate. Estimate was very detailed with the sections written out. We also had the fence sealed with his team. Highly recommend Corey and FCR!

We hired Tropical Landscape for a major cleanup of our front and backyard, plus gutter cleaning,…read moreand we couldn't be happier. They spent two full days on-site and did a truly thorough job -- the property looks completely refreshed. Leaves/debris were cleared, everything was cleaned up neatly, and the gutters were spotless when they were done. Communication was smooth, they showed up as scheduled, and the team worked hard the entire time. Because of the quality of their work, we're signing up for ongoing maintenance. If you need a serious cleanup or regular landscaping help, I'd absolutely recommend them.

Tropical Landscaping brought my backyard to life! I had a section of my backyard that was an empty,…read morebarren garden that I had done nothing with. We had an AI rendering of what we wanted and Tropical Landscaping helped turn our vision into reality. They built a custom gazebo for me, laid the rocks, hung the swing, and got it all done in record time! They also built custom garden boxes for the space. Joanna and her crew were professional, had great suggestions, and left everything clean and beautiful when they were done. I highly recommend the business and would use them again for any future outdoor projects.

Another great experience with A&J staining the fence they built for us. Thanks to Evaristo's help…read morein selecting the stain and scheduling (and rescheduling due to rain). Manny was responsive to my many questions and did a fantastic job applying the stain to the fence. It looks absolutely beautiful!

I actually decided to use A&J after reading a lot of posts about them on Reddit (typical millennial…read morehere! lol), and I'm so glad I did. Scott came out quickly to understand the project and our needs and provided us with a competitive quote. Our project was a hogwire fence around the parameter of our front yard, which included a gate that bridge the gap between the new fence and the side of our house. He quoted me the same day he came out, and once the quote was signed, he had his team out here within a week. The workers were prompt, professional, friendly, and worked fast. They finished in half a day and cleaned up afterwards, which was nice. The final result was fantastic, much better than I imagined, and all of our neighbors came out to compliment us on the fence. Working with A&J was fast, easy and painless (which is hard to come by with construction). Highly recommend!

Lot Fenceworks did an amazing job installing a 4-foot fence in our front yard last week. From start…read moreto finish, their customer service was exceptional--professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Luis and Enrique were clearly very experienced and knew exactly what they were doing. They worked efficiently, paid attention to detail, and got the job done quickly without cutting corners. The finished fence looks great and has already received compliments. If you're looking for a reliable, skilled fencing company that delivers quality work and great service, Lot Fenceworks is the one to call. I would absolutely use them again.

I hired Lot Fence Works to remove a rusted out planter box, reinforce the porch, and build new…read moresteps. They did everything perfectly and were always punctual and responsive. I highly recommend.

We needed to replace the fence with our backyard neighbor. I researched the options and came across…read moreCirino's Fencing and Landscape. They did a great job. I am very happy with the results! I would recommend them for your next project!

I met Alexis a little over a year ago when I first requested a quote for our community's gate…read moreproject, and I immediately felt he was someone I could trust. That first impression turned out to be absolutely right. Alexis and Mr. Cirino worked efficiently and completed the entire project in just three days. I am thrilled with the final result. Mr. Cirino also made thoughtful recommendations to improve the gate's security, which I truly appreciated. When I asked for a few minor adjustments, they were more than willing to make everything perfect. Customer satisfaction is clearly at the heart of their business. If you're looking for a reliable service provider who won't add to your daily stress, the Cirino family will get the job done right and to your satisfaction.

Hector and his team were great! For a very reasonable price, they cleaned my front and back yard,…read moretook out several plants, and trimmed. Highly recommend them!

We had a big yard cleanup project and talked to a number of landscaping companies. Bautista was by…read morefar the most responsive, communicative, and professional. The job involved a bunch of different tasks like hauling dirt, grading, and fence repair, and they did them all expertly and for a fair price. Would highly recommend!