I spoke with five different concrete contractors, and Manuel really stood out. This was for my 81-year-old mom's driveway on slopes, and he handled everything with such care, kindness, and professionalism. His wife Carol, was also very responsive and on top of everything from estimates to the contract. They made the whole process easy and reassuring, and the driveway turned out beautifully. We're so grateful and highly recommend them! read more

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I could not believe the expediency of Manuel. I called him at 7 am yesterday and he came over at 7:20 am.. gave me the estimate at 10 .. and got the city permit pulled immediately. He started drilling this morning at 7:30 and finished in two hours. He will have 64 linear feet of sidewalk completed in two days so my pavers can continue to pave the driveway next week. That's service for you, read more

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After discovering we could not get a crane big enough to fly in two precast pole bases into our side and back yards, we had to replan and go with pour-in-place bases as a substitute. We coordinated and did the excavation work, conduit work, rebar cages, base/drain rock, etc.; however, we needed someone to coordinate, form, pump, and pour the high-strength (5,000 PSI) concrete. On referral from another trusted resource, we engaged with Manuel (and his field partner, Jose) for that scope. We are so grateful for that referral. Manuel was a phenomenal collaborator (since we were splitting scopes) and consummate professional. He was efficient, clean, detailed, and just an overall pleasure to work with. The poured pole bases were done on time, on budget, and with a high degree of quality meeting the specification to the letter. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Manuel and would almost come up with a concrete project just for the opportunity to work with him again. read more

Manuel Raposo Construction - One of two 24" x 7' pour-in-place pole bases done by Manuel Raposo Construction. This one supporting a 4" x 16' aluminum hinged pole. - General Contractors Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Manuel's finest contractor that you never find he's honest does terrific work you can't find a better contractor than him he about to do a driveway for me next for apartment building and all the people I talk to for this project only one that I would trust I have my work would be manual read more

Manuel is the man. No bs approach, shows up when he says he will show up and gets the job done with minimal fuss. He poured our new concrete curb + asphalt and driveway approach along with taking care of permits. I could recommend him enough. read more

Manuel is a s professional and thorough as they come, and often times will find other things that other contractors have not done right or are in the process of doing incorrectly. Highly recommend him if you want the job done right and long lasting. read more

Knowledgeable and skilled. Responded quickly and did job well. Did a super job on my driveway. I will call him again.

If you need someone to fill a hole in your driveway asap and want good work done, you're in luck if Manuel Raposo is one of your bidders. If he gives you a lower bid, take him graciously :) Our dependable plumber called him reputable and "has done good work." Manuel is very knowledgeable and informative. He's a nice man who helped us get our project done before the holidays! He'll tell you about weather predictions, homemade cheese, your faulty old appliances and their energy costs, concrete psi, you name it. I'm sure he does bigger projects (i.e. home improvements, concrete, brick & landscaping, as listed on his biz card), too. I was very happy with his efficiency. read more

I can not recommend Manuel enough! I engaged Manuel to replace my drive way approach and sections of my sidewalk. Everything was done to perfection as he tends to every detail with utmost care! Manuel is attentive and very hand-on as he supervises his crew every step of the way. At day's end, he takes care to leave the site tidy and secure. I would not hesitate contracting this gentleman in the future! read more

Manuel just completed a large root removal which was lifting my driveway and side walkway to my backyard. He cut the nvasive roots replaced my pavers and removed the lifted side walkway concrete, cutting a couple of very large roots and replaced the concrete with pavers. Manuel (Manny) definitely knows what he is doing. He was great to work with and honored his commitment to finish my job by a certain date. He even finished at an earlier date. He goes the extra mile to please and has a commendable work ethic. I highly recommend him. Beverly H. Menlo Park read more

We just finished a project pouring a new foundation and retaining walls with Manuel and we are delighted with the work. We've done a lot of construction over the years, and with other contractors, we often get a boss that shows up once a day or even once a week on the project and most of the work is left to less experienced crew. Not the case with Manuel. He shows up with his crew on time every day and stays the whole day every day through the whole project. Manual attends to all the details and efficiently finished the project from excavation to finished concrete in 8 days. We'd love to work with him on future projects. read more

Manuel is a dream to work with; his priority is a well-done job and your happiness. He's been doing this work for years and knows exactly what he's doing and how to get it done. He recommended some changes to our plan and explained the reason for his recommendations. He patiently answered our questions and addressed all of our concerns. We're thrilled with the outcome! I also want to note that his employees were great to work with as well, the job site was kept clean and safe, and Carol (who does his scheduling) is a wonderful communicator. All in all a great experience, start to finish. read more

I think all his 5-star ratings and reviews are all accurate. I believe this is a reflection of his professionalism and honesty. I lucked out finding him. I have an ongoing basement water seepage for almost 10 years. It's a mess especially after huge downpour or heavy rain. Water all over the basement including the garage, under the stairs, and outside front entry. Mold all over the walls. Neighbor won't cooperate in any way. Anyway, this review is about Manuel. He listens and provides logical/sensible advise. His experience shows when he saw the problem and when he talks. He's not there to get your business or try to get you to spend on the the most expensive solution. I was even surprised he answered my call in the evening. For sure I'll refer him to others and definitely hire him in future projects based on my experience with him. read more

We've used Manuel (Manny) for our driveway, walkway, fence, patio among other projects, and will only use them for such future projects. Manuel takes great pride in his work and is highly dependable and wonderful quality. Highly recommend. read more

Manuel and his employee did a great job on our small concrete project. We highly recommend them for any job big or small.

Quality workmanship, efficient and friendly. Manuel came out to repair a few areas on a brick wall and brick facade attached to the house where one of the walls was leaning off the house and some of the bricks/mortar were cracked/missing in other areas. Manuel came up with a good solution to the problem that didn't require doing a rebuild of the wall where it was leaning off, which ended up costing less to do. Fit me in between other jobs he had going on and got it done in under a day. Very friendly guy, will hire again the next time I need work done. He's often very busy and when he's on site he's very focused on doing his work, so leave a message on the number here with his wife and they'll sort you out scheduling wise. read more

Exterior drainage is important to protect your property, and it can be challenging to come up with an appropriate solution. Manuel is very experienced, honest and really knows what he's doing (unlike others I've interacted with). He installed new drainage on my property, integrated some existing drainage, and corrected a poorly installed system. He's committed to getting your job done right and makes all the pipe connections himself vs. having his crew to do it). His team worked quickly and efficently. I would highly recommend him. read more

Manuel Raposo just replaced the sidewalk across the whole front of our house as well the driveway entrance. He also did the new walkway to the house which I designed. My husband and I took 2 years deciding and interviewing contractors for the job. Part of the reason is that half of them never even sent the estimate which doesn't give you a real good feeling. We also did a lot of soul searching about saving the old trees that ruined the sidewalk. But Manny, as we now call him, was right out to see us the week we called and we had our estimate by early the next week. We had a few more questions and he came out on a weekend, the same day we called. It was evident from talking to him that he had a wealth of knowledge and experience. He just did our job last week and our faith was rewarded. The completed job is beautiful. You may have to wait for your turn but once he is on your job, your site has all his attention. This man epitomizes the hard work ethic and works like a force of nature. His finesse with a bobcat was amazing. Not a leaf on my trees was damaged. He had ideas on how to work around them too. On concrete pouring day, I remarked to my husband, "If lightening struck down the other three workers, Manny could have done it alone". I never saw anyone move so fast and be in complete control of EVERYTHING! Manny listens to you, gives his ideas, and really works with you to give you what you want. My walkway was curvy and I was worried about laying it out. I was shocked when Manny pretty much gouged it out with the bobcat. The day he was going to do the form for it I knew I was going to be working with him to get it right. I was a little nervous but when he called me out he had already marked it and we just tweaked it together. He really is a master at knowing proportions and what will look best. I'm already getting so many compliments on my walkway even in my unplanted new front yard. But maybe best of all was not having to nag, be disappointed or mad about anything. read more

Manuel Raposo Construction - My beautiful new walkway! Can't stop looking at it. Sidewalk great too!  Judy A - General Contractors Near Me - San Mateo, California

Manny is the best contractor we have ever worked with. His attention to every detail and his vast repertoire of skills (construction, masonry, plumbing, landscaping and more) make him one of a kind. We cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

We had a basement leak problem in our house on the downslope of a hillside and called Manuel Raposo after reading the Yelp reviews was able to offer multiple strategies to mitigate the issue. As the other reviewers mention, he is very knowledgeable, nice, funny, and opinionated. The attention to detail was impressive, as I am particularly obsessive with getting things done right. He definitely knows his stuff. Be sure to ask him a ton of questions not only about the job at hand but also other house improvement questions because he is a bottomless pit of knowledge. Bottom line: it was great to work with Manuel, with the leak problem elegantly fixed at a reasonable price. I will employ his services again. read more

Being the cynic that I am, I did not expect the 5-star review that I am about to post. I needed a landscape 'facelift' prior to putting our home on the market and Manuel came to our rescue. He was timely, communicated well (after a thorough written proposal) & was on the job site each & every day. He takes pride in his work, more importantly in his word. He takes no short cuts, is patient with the barage of questions I had & his quality of work is very professional. His enthusiastic look on life will put a smile on your face. As he is the first to say, "He loves what he does" and with that attitude, you know you will only get the very best job. I would not hesitate to use his services again or recommend him to anyone. Update: Our house in Redwood City sold within a month and we have now relocated to the hot 'dry' climate of Palm Desert!!! read more

Manuel helped us put a french drain around a portion of walk in basement. He was able to squeeze us in and get the work done before next round of rains lashed across bay area. And rains did come just five days after the work was done, but basement was dry.... not a drop of water trickled in. Highly recommend him if you want a drainage work done perfectly. read more

Manuel replaced two concrete driveways for me. I had a very narrow window of time that my driveways would not be used. There is little to no street parking where I live. A friend recommended Manuel and I am so glad I contacted him. His bid was competitive but more importantly he understood the scope of the project and the timeline. He committed to getting the project completed on time and he finished ahead of the deadline. He was able to shift his other projects around to get mine done. Manuel discovered some problems along the way and had good solutions. He communicates well and always kept me informed of changes or issues.He knows all the "ins and outs' of the permit process for the city of San Mateo. It seemed like he got approval in record time. In addition Manuel works the job right along with his team--all hard workers all day. Carol who runs the administrative side was on top of every detail. I got frequent emails and updates even after hours. Both really nice people. My new driveways look great and have enhanced my house. I definitely recommend Manuel. read more

Manuel was great. I replaced a driveway and patio and put in an asphalt parking strip. He was very knowledgeable, quick, had great attention to detail and was enjoyable to work with. i highly recommend him. read more

Where do I start, I have nothing but good things to say about Manuel. I give him more than 5 stars. He is a smart, knowledgeable, hardworking, competent contractor and a good, honest person. We had a time sensitive need for a sidewalk repair and fortunately for us Manuel was able to squeeze us in between his projects. He came to the house on a Monday to inspect the sidewalk and give an estimate, we signed the work contract that evening, and he and his crew were at our house the very next day in the afternoon, completely prepared and all ready to go. Additionally, that morning, before starting the work in the afternoon, he took the initiative to coordinate with our other landscape contractor to make sure our pavers would arrive in time (our pavers had to be delivered first before the sidewalk work could begin). Very organized, responsible and professional. Manuel does his own estimates, gets his hands dirty with his crew, and project manages the work including ordering the materials and supplies, and he does it all very well. His wife does the paperwork and office manages the business, and she is the nicest office manager to deal with. This is truly a small business run by two people and you really get all the benefits of this---there are no miscommunications or disorderly interactions between all sorts of people who have no idea about your project, and you deal with people who actually care about their customers. You talk with Manuel and his wife and they will make sure everything gets done and is done right, as was agreed. Besides doing an absolutely excellent job with our sidewalk project, Manuel is also willing to share his knowledge and expertise in any way he can. You can tell he is just simply a helpful person with good ethics. Manuel is always booked, so if you can get him, you're lucky. He has a Portuguese accent, so if you talk to him on the phone and can't understand some of his words, don't let this distract you, because once you meet him in person and see how competent and knowledgeable he is, you will not regret that you contacted him. He is someone you have to hire if you're fortunate enough to get the chance. Oh, and one more thing, he has a good sense of humor and a great attitude. read more

I used Manuel Raposo Construction to install a 50ft french drain at the foundation of my house. I was very impressed with the quality of workmanship and his adherence to structural codes. He is very flexible to work with and his prices were fair compared to the other bids I got. Also very important and an often a short cut I have noticed with some landscaping contractors, is that Manuel makes sure his contractor license is up to date and carries liability and Workman's Comp insurance for his workers. I will be using Manuel again on my future projects. read more

We had the cement in our our backyard and front walkway redone by Manuel. We were very nervous as we had been saving a very long time to get the work done and we wanted it done right. We were so extremely pleased with Manuel's knowledge and the work that was done. He was very personable, very hard working and honest. He came out and spent as much time as we needed, discussing and recommending to make sure we were comfortable with everything. He demolished, prepped with rebar and poured cement. If he wasn't doing it he made sure her oversaw everything. Manuel was also very accommodating to make sure my dog was comfortable with all the work that was being done in his backyard. You get what you pay for! We got the best job done and we are very happy. read more

Manual replaced both driveway aprons, a 76 foot long curb around our circular driveway and some sections of our crumbling sidewalk.. He saw cut and demolished and removed the old material. The new curb and aprons look very professional. I had to wait a while for the project to start, but after it started they worked continuously for four days until the project was finished. I did not mind waiting as Manual's estimate was 1/2 as much as another estimate and for more work. I found Manual easy to work with and he has a good sense of humor. I gave him a check for a down payment (which he did not ask for) and his secretary did not cash the check until the job was started. You wont find that very often. read more

I am so happy I chose Manuel. I had my pathway and driveway done using the stamped method. He told me where to go see some of his jobs and I found the exact color that would go with my house and loved the pattern that I saw at one of the places he did. He also helped me out of ideas. I had the pathway and steps going up to the porch widened. It was recently done and only took about 4 days. He also had his workers take some decorated brick off the front of the house that was coming away from the wall. Soon I will have the house painted and it will all come together looking beautiful. I love that Manuel gets right in there doing the job the whole time and never leaves it up to the workers. He is a hands on man. Manuel also has great hard working workers that work along side him. I also have to give a big shout out to Carol his wife. She does the business part of emailing estimates and the final invoice what I owed. It really looks stunning. I am so happy. I highly recommend Manuel. read more

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Manuel did the drainage work for two of our neighbors and based on their recommendations, we didn't even bother with quotes from other contractors. We have had water draining from our backyard through our garage for years. The first night it rained after the work was done, there wasn't a drop of water in the garage and the sump pump never activated. Manuel's work ethic is very impressive and he is an absolute pleasure to work with. read more

I can't say enough good things about Manuel's work. He came out one evening and took a look at what we wanted- a 8'x8' hot tub pad. About 15 minutes later after measurements, etc. and he gave us the estimate. No waiting for days! He was able to do it that weekend but we were going to be out of town, so we said it was ok if he did it while we weren't there. We came home to a beautiful concrete pad, and you'd never know that there were trucks and guys working and concrete being poured, etc. They had leveled the soil, put down an 11" thick pad with rebar, re-leveled it so that only 4" is showing, and cleaned everything up beautifully. A couple of days later he came after work for payment. I can't recommend him more highly, especially when it's so hard and tedious to find a good contractor, get bids, etc., etc. for anything. He's a hard worker who knows his stuff (and is nice to talk to), and I will definitely be using him again in the future. read more

On the recommendation of a neighbor, we asked Manuel Raposo to re-do our driveway, small walk-way to the backyard, as well as install a sump pump to mitigate surface water pooling. From the beginning Manuel Raposo was fantastic. He has completed many jobs in the San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, and Burlingame areas. He's very familiar with the various soil, drainage, and elevation complexities in these areas. He takes a lot of pride in his work. He gets permits for his work. When he books an appointment, and has to reschedule, he calls and tells you ahead of time. He is very dedicated to his work. When he starts a job, he and his team work the entire time. He constantly monitors his team, but he isn't just a foreman or 'boss', he's in there doing the work along with his team. If he is not on site, it's only because he either has to run to get more supplies or needs to touch base with another work site. He is always back on site quickly. He and Carol are very responsive by phone and e-mail. If you need to reach him, you can pop and e-mail to Carol and she will pass the message to Manuel within minutes. He is willing to stop by to answer questions. He is friendly, honest, and straightforward. He doesn't mince words or waste time with niceties or political correctness. Because of the nature of our project, we had to get the City of San Mateo involved (not just for permitting). Manuel helped us contact the City and he worked with the Dept of Public Works engineers and inspectors. He was our advocate. He went above and beyond to do the job right and help fix the underlining problem. The end result is that the City of San Mateo came to my property to redo the work they did a few years ago. Because the work the City did impacted the work Manuel did on our property, he came on site to monitor the City's contractors to make sure they did their job right. Afterwards, he returned to fix anoter mistake the City made. You can't ask for a better, more dedicated contractor. If I had the budget and more work I would hire him again. read more