This company is very fast and JC always maintained strong communication. There were some minor…read moredisappointments, but overall we were happy with the work that was done. My wife and I have a new-build that required additional landscaping of our backyard. We eventually decided to go with California Outdoor Living after reading all their positive reviews on yelp. In addition their quote was very competitive if not the best when looking at other contractors. We already had a design in mind for JC which made the process very quick. Although there was some misunderstanding with the design and drains throughout the process, JC was always responsive with his texts and quick to make adjustments. The moment we got our design approved by our HOA, the construction happened VERY FAST. We emailed California Outdoor living on a Wednesday evening of our approval. The very next day (Thursday), JC arrived to go over the outline. I do appreciate how fast things were done, but it was almost to a fault at times. They were ready to go by the next day but my wife and I didn't feel like we had discussed the plan and execution thoroughly enough. On Friday the construction workers were already digging out our backyard. They spoke only Spanish so communication was very difficult to ensure if our plan was executed appropriately. By Saturday all of the pavers were laid out. Construction was incredibly fast but because of that some details were lost in translation. We discussed with JC that we wanted an 11x14 ft paver island. However the final dimensions was 12.5 x 12.5 feet. We also wanted all the walls of our backyard to be lined with turf. However the paver border ran too close to one of the walls, that putting turf did not make sense. They only left 1 inch between the wall and the paver (see attached image). We appreciate how fast the work was done. The overall work was great BUT not exactly what we wanted. We felt rushed with the whole construction process. However everything was done in less than a week which was incredible! In addition, once the turf was laid out JC noted that window reflections from both our neighbors and our own windows would cause damage to the turf. He informed us this can happen sometimes. Going back to rushing things and not being thorough, we wished JC took the time to look at our backyard and factor in this possibility. If we had known the reflections could damage this area we would have changed our turf design. At the end of the day they are just executing our design, but it's these minor things that left us feeling like our backyard could have been better. However we are still very thrilled with the overall speed and communication done throughout the process! Would still recommend this company. But these small critiques are definitely something to keep in mind for future clients.

I would not recommend this company. Their lack of attention to detail made the entire experience…read moreunpleasant. The drainage tube was installed with the slope going the wrong direction, and the walls were not properly covered before the concrete was poured, leaving concrete splatter all over the side walls. The concrete also cracked less than three days after it was poured. It was poured on Monday morning, and on Wednesday the artificial turf guy was using a large plate compactor right next to the two-day-old concrete. I believe the vibration from that equipment contributed to the cracking. When I spoke with JC about the issue, he told me that concrete will crack sooner or later and that is why they do not warranty cracks. Concrete was poured directly on top of the soil, no gravel was brought first. While I understand that concrete can crack over time, I did not expect it to crack before I had even made my final payment. Despite my disappointment, I paid the remaining balance. After that, I never received any follow-up confirmation that the payment was received , or even a simple thank you.

Luis and his crew are as good as it gets. They are very responsive, provided an immediate quote and…read morestuck to it, and the final product was much better than expected. The price was the best of multiple quotes I got and they had the entire project completed in two days. They had good recommendations and left my backyard much better than they found it. Couldn't recommend them more.

Luis and his crew did a great job on my curved concrete walkway. As soon as they got here, they got…read moreright to work. Their service was excellent and the pricing was fair. They were extremely efficient and professional, will be using their services again in the future.

We just had a small wall installed by Aloha Concrete in our front yard. Installing a hardscape…read moremust be done correctly to fit one's landscape and vision. We were nervous but Wesley reassured us that everything would be ok and came often to check on the progress. Although our project (Santa Barbara smooth finish) was small, Fatu and Francisco (ultimate craftsman) were meticulous and made sure every inch was flawless. They were timely, arrived when scheduled, and very professional. I would recommend Aloha Concrete who need any hardscape installed.

Had an amazing experience with aloha concrete. I called Wes and they gave me a quote. He came down,…read morewe talked and worked out a price. Very friendly guy. The next week they started working on it. It was my backyard patio concrete. His brother and his team was very friendly and very quick. You can tell they take pride in their work and had attention to detail. After they were done they even moved things back to where it was and cleaned up the area. Wes is also very responsive when I call. Hard workers and good people, with great work. If you need concrete work, give them a call!

They did a great job from start to finish with ontime schedule since the house was in escrow. He…read moreis a skillfull and very polite. The cleaned up after each work days.

I've worked in property management for over 25 years. I've dealt with a lot of contractors during…read morethose years. I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Mendoza Masonry is the kind of contractor I only come across once in a couple years if I'm lucky. Ulisses is an outstanding professional. He is extremely pleasant to work with and does phenomenal work. You can immediately tell he takes great pride in his work. He naturally does things to perfection because it's just his nature. I have a beautiful Italian brick wall that needed to be cut to exact specifications for an intercom. It was a challenging job because there was no room for error and no do-overs if something went wrong. Ulisses and his guys took on the job like it was a walk in the park and nailed it perfectly. I will be the first to admit I am not easy to please and if something wasn't done perfectly it would have driven me nuts but I couldn't be more pleased. I look forward to my next opportunity to work with Mendoza Masonry

Roman Concrete did an exceptional job replacing and extending our driveway…read more We truly appreciated the owner, Raul, for his professionalism and patience. He took the time to explain every detail, visited our home twice, and remained flexible when we decided to adjust the extension area. The crew was efficient, friendly, and equipped with impressive machinery. We were particularly struck by the value offered; Roman Concrete was the only company to provide 3500 PSI concrete while maintaining a very competitive price. Their attention to detail was outstanding--from the thorough cleanup to the fact that two team members stayed for four hours just to ensure the concrete dried undisturbed. My husband and I highly recommend Roman Concrete. The final result is beautiful, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.

Roman Concrete did an excellent job laying concrete in my back patio, alongside my house and laying…read morea path in my front yard. They also added curbs around some planter beds in my backyard. They were professional and efficient, their work was excellent and their price was reasonable. I highly recommend Roman Concrete for any concrete work.

We had a great experience with this company. We had a recurring moisture problem with our walkway…read moreand driveway that other companies had failed to fix properly. But the Rescrete team, Armando and Allen, along with their friendly staff, were very knowledgeable and conscientious. They delivered - and it turned out gorgeous! Highly recommend!

Armando and his guys refinished our entire back patio, including garden planter bricks, brick…read morecolumns in the front of our house, and driveway bricks. It looks fabulous. The back patio was 1970s looking brown pebble tec around the pool and patio area (which was fading and coming loose), and the side driveway was painted concrete which got super slippery in the rain. I wanted something textured that my kids wouldn't slip on, and I wanted to tie the whole house together with one uniform coating. Their crew worked really hard for us, and they really paid attention to detail. The painters were super neat, and the guys doing the coating were meticulous. It was a really big job, and it took a while to complete, but they kept at it and did it right. They've even come back a couple times to fix some little things that I messed up, or that happened through normal wear and tear. I will attach some before and after pics if I can find them, but in the meantime if you're considering resurfacing a patio, driveway, or other area, call these guys first. They'll take care of you.

I used Growscapes to remove and install new plants in numerous large planter areas in my yard…read more Growscapes also changed my sprinklers to a drip system. Working with Growscapes was easy and seamless. Anthony came out to look at my job. He provided me with some suggestions and input. Thereafter, I quickly received a job bid/price that was reasonable and fair. When the work began, they set the plants out and made sure I was happy with the plant placement. Victor and his crew worked quickly and efficiently. When the job was complete, everything looked and worked great. Upon completion of everything, I received an email from Anthony providing me with the irrigation schedule and aftercare instructions. This company was very easy to work with. Anthony, Victor and the others were very diligent and friendly. I highly recommend this company for your landscape needs.

Amazing service, support, price, and landscaping! From start to finish, we were thrilled with our…read moreGrowscapes experience. A very special thank you, to Anthony, Victor, and Chava! Anthony's time and attention to our project was exceptional. Victor and Chava's work is absolutely beautiful. We are beyond pleased with the outcome. It is even more stunning than we could have predicted. Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating such a peaceful space for us to enjoy.

Highly Recommend - Professional, Knowledgeable, and Honest…read more​I had a fantastic experience working with Bryan. We started with a Zoom consultation where I was able to walk him through the property and the scope of the project. Bryan is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to talk to, making the whole process seamless. ​What stood out most was his professionalism and transparency. Even when our Zoom connection dropped, he called me immediately to finish the conversation without missing a beat. He was also very honest about the value of different tree sizes, guiding me toward the right functional solution rather than just pushing the most expensive option. It's rare to find that level of integrity!

Not honest and forthcoming- completely changed his mind before we were set to start- he just wasted…read moremy time. Never went forward because he was job shopping. Be careful- get everything in writing.