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.

I hired Solomon and his team to build a sound recording studio for me utilizing high quality…read moresoundproofing materials. This has been by far my greatest experience working with any Contractor in my lifetime. Solomon delivered on all of his promises and now I have a wonderful studio to work in. At the onset of the project I was told the job would be completed in less than 20 days and it only took 6 days for them to complete!. The team was very organized and Solomon's communication skills are beyond reproach. He and his team are very professional, knowledgeable and hard working. Solomon stayed on target with his quote and there were no changes in cost throughout. His quote was right on target with what I'd hoped to pay for this project. Extremely fair and right in my budget. I would recommend J & I Home Design to anyone looking for a very honest and qualified builder. A++ in all aspects of my project!

Honest My wife found…read moreSolomon on Yelp. This will be long because I think it's important to get an insight into our journey. Solomon's commitment, professional insight, meticulous attention, and hands on approach during the planning and execution has been invaluable to us. While he will execute your vision, he would also provide his own insight to help us think through any considerations as to why or why we shouldn't do something. Whether it was just not worth the cost, add value to our home/lifestyle or a find potential alternative/balance. The statement of work he provides is fully laid out and he explains line by line to ensure we're on the same page. Payments were scheduled for specific milestones. This was our first major remodel endeavor, so quite an exciting and scary process considering the potential investment and living adjustment during the process. We initially reached out to Solomon regarding adding square footage to our home. A 4' bump forward, adding an additional bedroom, and bumping the back of our house for a new kitchen. He was very clear up front of the overall process, timeline and expectations to ensure we knew the order of sequence of how the project would roll out. He spent a good 6 months with us during the planning and design phase, from engineering, blueprinting and permitting. We also visited some of his previous customers and talked to his customers and they all shared the same sentiment of his approach and quality of work. While we did not end up moving forward with the remodel, as we decided to purchase a new home, we did however need to get our home rent ready. This included a new roof, new gutters, stucco, paint exterior, retaining planter wall, new porch and backyard deck. Without question we stuck with Solomon and he was more than happy to work with us, while a smaller scope of work it was still quite a lot of moving parts. All while also re-leveling and tiling my mother in law's balcony. It's important to understand that any significant project requires a partnership and open communication. Bumps are expected but the open communication we had was all it took to make sure both parties were on the same page. It's also important to note that it's also my responsibility as the customer to be available and respond in a timely manner to ensure his teams stayed the course as key decision points. The end result was exactly as we expected. While we continue to search for a new house, we are now leveraging Solomon's expertise and he's assisting us in vetting houses that we may be interested in to ensure it's a sound investment I without a doubt highly recommend Solomon for any project you may have in the pipeline.

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

I had a cracked driveway and contacted Dibara Masonry for a free estimate. Matt came out and was…read moreincredibly professional, knowledgeable, and honest. He took the time to explain the root cause of the problem, including foundation issues that needed to be addressed before moving forward. Once everything was ready, Matt and his team Chayan (i hope I'm spelling the correctly), Franscico and the others handled the project flawlessly. All were professional, respectful, and easy to work with. Ans most importantly LISTENED to our concerns. They completed the job in under the original timeframe estimated. week timeframe, and the quality top notch!! Couldn't be more satisfied! This is hands down the best value you could ask for.

I cannot say enough good things about DiBara Masonry! We needed a new retaining wall and they did…read morean absolutely beautiful job. I was so worried about the mess and the stress of a big project, but they made the whole process so easy. The crew was incredibly polite, they showed up right on time every single day, and they cleaned up after themselves beautifully when they were finished. You can really tell they take pride in their work because the wall looks so sturdy and gorgeous. It gives me such peace of mind knowing it was done right. If you need any work done, do yourself a favor and call them. They are just wonderful!

A friend, who I trust, recommended JBros Construction to do our earthquake brace & bolt work on our…read more1 story house. JBros is a family operation, Bernardo and his sons were terrific, easy to work with, clean, fast and reasonable. They responded promptly to my requests when the EBB program needed additional documentation. I was impressed and highly recommend them. We'll be using them for any construction projects we have going forward.

This team is fantastic on every level. They're professional and take great pride in their work…read more They delivered on time. I never had to question anything they said. They started early and worked to get the job finished. I could not be happier with these guys. And their prices were more reasonable than anyone else as well. The word "trust" comes to mind. I would trust these guy with any job. And to top it off, they were so nice!

They did some extensive drainage work + poured a new driveway for us at our house. Pete was expert…read morearound the drainage, which was crucial for us. They are a top-notch trustworthy team and a pleasure to have at the house. Absolutely recommend them. We will hire them again when we need to redo the front part of our driveway.

I am so glad that Halpin Brothers Concrete did my circular driveway. I love that this company is…read moretruly a family business with so much experience. Peter should take it easy but still does the heavy lifting. I saw first hand the care with which they leveled the concrete, stroke by stroke, and how they painstakingly placed each border tile, one by one. These are craftsmen at their best. They are trustworthy, honest professionals who take pride in their work. I recommend them unconditionally.

This review is long overdue I hired Altadena General Contractors for a major job in my backyard…read moreand I couldn't be happier with the results my backyard was nothing but dirt but after speaking to Jorge he totally understood my vision they totally transformed my yard now I can sit and enjoy being in my backyard they were professional on time and very knowledgeable they went the extra mile to make sure I was satisfied with the results. The price was very reasonable I highly recommend them and will be using them in the future for other projects.

I contacted Altadena General Contractors, and Jorge came on the same day to give me a quote on my…read moredriveway that was way over due. He quoted a very competitive price compared to others. He explained the project with details, and communication was great along the way. We are satisfied with the final result, and definitely recommend Altadena General Contractor for any Concrete work.

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 had a good experience with the Flores Artscape team They were quick to come do an estimate and…read moreconsultation. They later helped to clear out all our weeds, planted new succulents, bushes, plants, and added a fruit tree--which leveled up our yard. They also fixed some issues with our irrigation system, which was a huge plus. You can really tell Ramuldo and Eric care about what they do. They were super knowledgeable about plants, trees, and even local wildlife, which made the whole process feel really thoughtful and not just like a quick job. It did take a few visits to get everything done, but honestly, the end result was worth it. I'd trust them again for future landscaping projects