I am very, very happy with the new patio Jose and team installed. They are an excellent company to work with for the following reasons: QUALITY - paver layout is beautiful, & they installed extra gravel & drainage pipes to address my "swamp" COMMUNICATION - I always knew exactly what was happening, when the workers/trucks would be here. Before work began, Jose responded promptly to my requests for changes in design, gave detailed drawings &estimates PRICE - it was a very fair price, and lower than the other bid I got for a simple rectangular design DESIGN - my requirements were a bigger patio that covers up the swamp. Jose came up with a plan that has curves to fit in well with the curves in my existing landscape, plus the swamp is gone! He gave me advice on which sizes of pavers would work well in the design. PROFESSIONALISM - every day the team was on time and left the area cleaned up. They laid and re-laid pavers until they were satisfied with the look. They spent a lot of time leveling and fixing places where water pooled on my lawn/old patio. They improved the downspout drains and crawlspace vents. Call them for your project, you'll be glad you did! read more

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After 2 years living in our Issaquah rambler, we were tired of our grubby back yard. With a very sloping hillside slumping into it, the constant roll of rocks, and puddling of runoff made the space not very enjoyable. Our small deck, and a big dirt patch was also not a clean or functional space for us or our dog - so it was time for a change. Once we set our minds to investing in a renovation, I met with 7 (yes 7!) concrete, rockery, and paver providers to discuss the projected heat their ideas, and solicit quotes. A number of the providers were visionless, one was rude, and another was wildly expensive (twice as much as any of the others). Enter Jose and J Zamora Construction. While my initial vision for the space was admittedly to have a concrete patio, with a paver retaining wall - after meeting with Jose, my mind changed. In the most genuine and non-pressuring tone possible, he educated me about the benefits of using pavers (repairability, less cracking risk, better drainage, etc). That, combined with both his understanding of the challenges of my property, as well as his unique lense on a design for our space - made Jose a stand out. I also greatly appreciated that when I expressed specific wishes, he did not take offense when those ideas didn't align with his initial recommendation. When some providers acted put-off when I said "I don't want to take out this tree" (etc.), Jose took it in stride and offered solutions rather than trying to convince me that my preference was unreasonable. After viewing our property, he was prompt, kind, and fair in his quote to us. His documentation was thorough and clear. That, along with his truly aesthetically, and functionally minded vision for our space convinced me to completely pivot from "I'm doing concrete", to "let's go with pavers". After hiring Jose, he recommended products that suited our combined vision for my yard, was transparent about potential overages, and ultimately executed a project that is beyond my dreams for our difficult space. His crew of 6 busted their behinds for 4 solid days to crack it out. They were prompt, respectful of my property and neighbors; and thorough in their daily, and end of project cleanup. They even went above and beyond to carefully re-lay our dog's invisible fence line, which was displaced in the underground drainage portion of our project. Ultimately, we're left with the addition of nearly 1000 square feet to our livable space. An area that started as a grubby dirt patch has become a clean and stunning use of space. It flows with the natural landscape, and looks cohesive with our very mid century home. We have had neighbors (known to us and new introductions) stop by with their jaws on the floor - one even saying "you've made this yard the showpiece of the mountain". Once we paint the house - our sweet little rambler will be perfection - and we have Jose to thank for so much of our exterior transformation. Other over the top service notes: -Rock disposal recycling run -Bark delivery after project completion -Spreading bark over worn front yard after completion read more

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Excellent quality and service. Mid price point. Worth the extra for the job to be done correctly.

A friend passed along Jose's company to me and I am SO glad I went with them build my retaining wall and add pavers to my front walkway! Great communication, straightforward estimate, licensed/bonded & certified on retaining wall requirements, answered my many questions, helped me make a few adjustments to meet my budget, arrived super punctually, were very careful and hard working, efficient (stayed on my job until completion and didn't bounce off to another one) and were very courteous. The original front of my home was a notably sloped lawn, that was very difficult to mow, and even harder to keep the grass green as water ran right off, and it didn't have any steps up to the front door. People would inadvertently park on the grass slope too because the eco-friendly edging didn't deter them enough. Ugh! Walking up the short and steep driveway was the only option to get to the front door, which was a nightmare in the snow/ice/rain. I had a few bids where guys tried to tell me I didn't need drainage, etc. and I knew that was not accurate given the slope. I'm so glad I didn't take any shortcuts- this was a big investment that had to be done by a knowledgable and trustworthy crew. The work was intense to watch! The crew was very careful as they removed big chunks of the soil/lawn, and did everything by the book to ensure proper drainage and support. J Zamora Construction helped add value to my home, gain additional parking, and made it so much better looking overall! Jose and his crew also helped add a few large pavers leading up to the front door, which also adds a really nice finishing touch. I highly recommend Jose and his entire crew, and am really grateful to have met them all. Many passers by have said how nice the change looks, and I agree wholeheartedly. Credit goes directly to Jose and his crew! read more

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Uodating rating to reflect the repair was done after my Yelp revision. Happy to report the guys that came by did a good job of securing the board so it is no longer a tripping hazard. read more

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Jose and his dad did an amazing job installing turf, pavers, outdoor lighting, irrigation and leveling out our bumpy yard. It was a ton of work and we felt that their pricing was very fair compared to the rest of the market. The team was very respectful and cleaned up every single day. I will definitely refer Jose to other people and use them again down the road. read more

J Zamora Construction - Backyard - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Covington, Washington

We contacted J Zamora Construction to refresh our backyard. The project included installing new pavers to replace old flagstone, constructing a new step into the backyard, installing a new french drain, creating 2 garden areas, installing pathways along both sides of the house and constructing an additional step from the front port to the side area. He also helped us with a solution to hide our a/c unit and storage unit by installing a panel that matched our existing fence line. Jose met with us and provided options that would be functional and aesthetically pleasing. He was punctual, professional and pleasant to work with on this project. He was timely in answering our many questions and proposed ideas to address any concerns or questions. His follow-up was great. The quote he submitted included every area being addressed with each action item detailed out with materials and the process it would entail. We felt very informed on the materials and processes. J Zamora has an excellent and dedicated crew. They arrived on time, worked long days and left the work area tidy at the end of the day. The team took great care to work around our 17 yr old Japanese Maple tree which is the focal point in the middle garden. We are extremely pleased with the finished product and would highly recommend Jose and his team. read more

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My wife and I contacted J Zamora after looking at their reviews. We had a new construction and needed a back yard landscape plan and installation. received a prompt return call from the owner Jose Zamora. He met with us, helped provided good ideas and even wrote out a blue print. He and his crew knocked the project out in half the time and the end result was better than we imagined! They care a lot and Jose followed up to ensure that we were satisfied. We would highly recommend J Zamora Construction to anyone! read more

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TL;DR: The JZamora team is amazing. Hire them. Our project in a nutshell: (1) Multi-tier retaining wall (2) Synthetic turf (3) Expanded driveway/walkway/stairs in pavers My wife and I counted our appointment book to make sure we weren't exaggerating - we inquired with 21(!) different contractors (half being unresponsive or quick emails). JZamora was absolutely the best choice for us. José spent the most time on-site with us at our initial appointment, making sure he understood our goals and wishes. He offered his expertise and opinions without steamrolling ours. He provided the most detailed quote out of all the contractors with pricing, names, and product links for different materials, per square foot breakdown, a diagram with accurate measurements that made sense. His background in Accounting paired with almost 30 years of industry experience through his dad, Blas, made us comfortable knowing where every dollar would go. José runs an impressive operation, managing and working alongside his dad and crew. They were very mindful and considerate of our neighbors. They cleaned throughout the process, ensuring rock and debris stayed out of the road. They parked their equipment out of the way and covered up the work site at the end of the day. We had a specific paver picked as our top choice, however the reserved stock unexpectedly became unavailable. We gave José the ok to proceed with our second choice if he had to. While he could have easily just settled for the second choice, he went above and beyond to search around, as far as Spokane, to find stock of our first choice and he made it happen! This paver was used on our walkway, driveway, and stair landing. Hands down, it's our favorite part of the entire project. We don't expect things to always go as planned so we appreciate that José communicated and consulted with us every step of the way. Some contractors we've dealt with in the past would proceed with their decisions and then tell us after-the-fact "that's just what we had to do; there was no other choice." José will take the time to brainstorm options and backup plans with us and make a true effort to accommodate our requests. If there was really no other choice, he would at least answer our questions, no matter how silly they are, to alleviate any of our concerns. It means a lot to us that José and Blas actually cares. We didn't consider some things in the original plan, but they kindly worked with us to stay as close as possible to our budget and churned out an awesome result. We had an incredible experience with the JZamora team and would not hesitate to hire them again for future projects. We highly recommend them to all our family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. Big thanks to José, Blas, and crew for all that you've done for us. read more

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Professional crew. Our driveway work was done within one week. Great communication. Fair price and no surprises. It looks amazing!

I greatly appreciate Jose'. I reached out to him with some questions related to our home projects. He was generous, kind, professional and friendly to provided me with consultation. He made a trip to visit our project just to help since we faced some challenging situation. Jose' was doing beyond what he was doing to help. I am grateful for him. I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends. read more

They (Jose & his father and crew) have a lot of work on the books so it will take some time before they can get to your project. We were really impressed with how many hours they put in a day. I am trying to get back in line for some more work. I would just like to say Thanks again. Bob read more

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I would highly recommend J Zamora Construction for all your backyard renovations! Jose was super easy to work with, returned my phone calls promptly and was always punctual. His quote was so detailed that we didn't have to pay any more than what he originally quoted. He is very reasonably priced and he and his crew do high quality work very quickly. My backyard remodel involved leveling out a downward slope using a retaining wall and it took them less than a week! read more

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I've had a fixer that I've been working on for 2 years. Needless to say I've had multiple contractors in and out. BY FAR, the best was Jose and J Zamora Construction. Very competitive price - eat out most contractors. But the knowledge, the hardest working crew I've ever seen, and a top quality project. I even added a second smaller project as I was so impressed. It was a challenging retaining wall replacement on a steep slope. They completed it quickly and so professionally to include drainage, geo mesh and added topsoil so it was ready to plant with an awesome hog wire fence. Seriously - if you have a project - call for a bid AND USE THEM!! read more

J Zamora Construction - Retaining wall and custom built hog wire fence - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Covington, Washington

We are so taken with Jose and his J Zamora crew for the kindness, thoughtfulness, presence, and profoundly expedient, excellent work they did for us removing our old, broken concrete driveway and replacing it with pavers in a beautiful, artful way. In just two days!!! (Please see the photos to get a sense of how fine their work is.) As a bonus, Jose truly proved to be consistently and persistently attentive, communicative, and responsive to all of our requests and questions, and we can't remember ever being so well taken care of by any contractor in the history of our various house repairs and updates. If you want top-quality paver and related work around your home, and at a price-point that's incredibly competitive with all the others, you simply must go with Jose and J Zamora. We are grateful for what they created for us. Our bet is you will be for the work they do for you, too. read more

J Zamora Construction - The intricacies of J Zamora's craftsmanship is evident from edge to edge of this new driveway. - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Covington, Washington

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We contracted Zamora Masonry to build a rather unique fence in our front yard. Because of so many underground utilities using cedar fence posts 24" deep was a problem. So we opted for stone posts instead. I'm glad we did. Another advantage of stone is that they don't rot over time and are virtually maintenance free. Jose came out and showed us samples available from his supplier and we settled on Capstohn Masonry Products. These are made with 100% concrete and are as solid as a rock and very heavy. Jose and his crew put bases under the surface that only had to be about 8" or 9" deep avoiding all the utilities. Each post is 24"x24" and 45"H with the capstone on top. Several custom cuts were made to each column to accommodate the cedar rails which were 6x6 smooth cedar timbers. Entire job only took two days to complete. Jose was super easy to work with and very trusting. I highly recommend Zamora Construction. When we get ready to replace our existing driveway with stone I'll be using Jose again. read more

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We had a great experience working with J Zamora to overhaul our backyard with a few landscaping changes, putting in turf, and installing a shed. Jose was a great communicator, and felt reliable and honest. He did quality work for a reasonable price. He'll be our first call for any more landscaping projects! read more

Jose and his team are amazing. The entire process was best in class. His pricing was more than fair and communication throughout was exceptional. Jose went out of his way to make sure we got everything we wanted and more. We spoke with several contractors about our job and he was the only one to offer suggestions on how to make the plan better. And WOW did he deliver. His team does outstanding work. They truly are masters of their craft. We could not be happier with our entire experience with with Jose and the J Zamora crew. If you're looking for someone to do this kind of work, look no further. read more

Our front and back yard was out of control and ugly. Jose came out to give us a bid for a new sprinkler system and sod, but instead of stopping there, we was patient with me and talked through options and ideas to turn the space into my backyard oasis that I had in my mind. The team was professional and turned the project around quickly, even after discovering the quarry of rocks under the old grass. I'm so happy with the work and in love with my new yard and flower beds. Highly recommend!! read more

Joe is a nice guy, first of all. Enjoyed meeting and chatting with him. He and his crew removed a 30' chinaberry that died in the last storm and did a great job. Would definitely use again. read more

J Zamora and crew did an amazing job on installing our new patio pavers and patio wall. Everything from the initial quote, the prep work, paver installation and cleanup work were top rate! I would give them a 10 star!! Plus the owners, father and son, are the nicest people to work with. Highly recommended. read more

I am writing this recommendation on JZamora Construction. As someone who wanted to hire them for my patio, but my hubby went with someone else, which I feared was a mistake and I was right! Jose Zamora has picked up my multiple calls knowing this, and has listened and offered to help me every single time. I called Jose Zamora again today, because we got a patio extension done eight months ago and it's already discolored! The company automatically blamed us and at first, was unwilling to help us out at all. Mind you, my husband and I both have contractors in our family, but they're out of state so they can't do the work. Jose listened to both me and my husband, offered to help, and even to recommend someone he trusts, if we have to pay to redo our patio. Please consider hiring JZamora Construction on your next home project. This family owned business is not just about making money. JZamora, wants to ensure that their costumers, and non customers like me, hire and get the best company to do the best job for their customers! D. Owens read more

Professionalism, work ethic and workmanship come to mind when writing a review for JZamora Construction. From the initial meeting discussing the project to the final walkthrough, Jose, Blas and the entire team were truly impressive. They followed our vision, made terrific suggestions, and were extremely detail oriented in both work performed & communication...the result was a new backyard space that far exceeded expectations. read more

Just finished working with Jose and Dad. I'm so thrilled with what they did for me. They are so professional and ethical. Here are a few pics. read more

Blas Zamora and son Jose are simply the best at what they do! They use good equipment which is highly maintained, arrive on time and thoroughly go over the job with you so there are no unresolved issues. These guys and their team know what they are doing, are experienced, professional and hard working. I've had them to my home for sprinkler and lawn, (sod) installation, a retaining wall and two driveways. They are detail oriented, extremely ethical and friendly. Why would I ever use anyone else? Obviously this is why they have been around awhile and have such a great reputation! read more

I was fortunate to have Zamora Construction put in a retaining wall for our yard. Blas and Jose led the crew in creating a great backyard with the skill and attention to detail you always hope for but don't often see. They are honest and thorough. I am grateful for their work and highly recommend Zamora Construction. Ed read more

Blas and Jose are consummate professionals. They did a great job building a retaining wall, leveled my back yard and installed a drain for drainage. I asked for a few changes during construction which they expertly handled. They did exactly what I asked for during the entire project and there were no surprises. I would highly recommend J Zamora Construction. read more

Just finished another landscape project with this awesome company! The owner (Blas) consistently exceeds expectations. We have used Zamora since 2002 and if given a choice would choose them over any other company. They show up, do great work, and have never been flaky. read more