We recently hired Mendenhall Concrete to replace our driveway, widen it by 6 feet, install a new L-shaped front walkway, replace and widen the side walkway to our garage, and redesign the front entry by eliminating a crumbling brick step and incorporating it into the new walkway. I can honestly say this was the best experience I've ever had with a home improvement contractor. From start to finish, Mike Stratton and his team were outstanding. Mike is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly takes pride in his work. He was flexible throughout the project as I made a few design changes along the way, and he was always willing to discuss options and offer thoughtful recommendations. What really impressed me was that many of Mike's best ideas didn't increase the cost of the project. He suggested installing a sleeve under the new driveway so I could easily run irrigation or electrical lines to the other side in the future, something I hadn't even thought about before he mentioned it and will almost certainly make use of. He also recommended embedding a drainage pipe beneath one area of the concrete so that, if drainage ever became an issue, it would already be in place and could easily be tied into. He also recommended removing the old porch step to create a seamless, modern transition to the front entry. As we discussed different layout ideas, including curves versus straight runs, he made it clear that the cost would be the same regardless of which design I chose, allowing me to focus on what looked best rather than what cost more. The workmanship was exceptional. The crew was professional, friendly, and obviously very experienced. You could tell these are craftsmen who have been doing this for a long time. They worked efficiently, never seemed rushed, and paid attention to the details. Mike stopped by every day, often multiple times, to check on progress, answer questions, and make sure everything met his standards. The project stayed on schedule from beginning to end, with each phase flowing smoothly into the next. They also went above and beyond at the finish by repairing stucco that had been disturbed during construction, rehanging my gate, and even patching some older stucco adjacent to the project that wasn't really part of the job. The finished driveway and walkways look fantastic and have completely transformed the curb appeal of our home. Just as importantly, the work looks incredibly solid. Even the walkways were built with the same attention to durability as the driveway. Nothing about the project felt like corners were being cut. The price was also very fair. In fact, another contractor I'm working with on a separate project, someone who frequently works alongside concrete companies, told me that the price I paid was very reasonable for the scope of work being performed. I recommend Mendenhall Concrete without hesitation. When I'm ready to tackle the backyard, they'll be my first call. read more

I hired this concrete company for two separate projects, including backyard pavement work. Unfortunately, both experiences were stressful and uncertain. The main issue was that we would agree on a scope of work and price, but after the job started, he would later complain about the price or try to change the terms. On one project, he initially offered a discount if I paid cash, but about a week later said he could no longer honor that arrangement. I agreed to pay the full amount because he is also my neighbor across the street and I wanted to keep things friendly. I also asked him to repair damaged stucco under my patio doors, and he agreed to include that work. While I was traveling, he sent me a bill for the full amount, and I paid assuming the agreed work had been completed. When I returned, I found that the stucco repair had not been done. I asked him again to fix it. He sent a long message complaining about the price and scope of the work, apologized, and said he would fix it -- but he never did. After dealing with repeated complaints, uncertainty around agreed pricing, and unfinished promised work, I gave up. I would not hire him again. In my opinion, there was too much inconsistency and stress for work that should have been handled clearly and professionally. read more

Mendenhall Concrete laid the foundation and designed the large pavers and stoop entry for our backyard ADU. We are very pleased with the quality of their work! Mike's specific suggestions exemplified his thoughtful and skilled attention to detail. Highly recommend! read more

The ownee, Mike and his team is exceptional. Hardworking, knowledgeable, reasonable and on time. Overall a pleasant experience and would hire again. read more

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We used Mendenhall Concrete for a big and hard project. We had high expectations for how it would come out and look. Mike and his crew not only met our expectations but they exceeded them. They were professional and completed the project in a timely manner. You pay for what you get and the quality of work is excellent. We would use them again and refer them to anyone we knew. read more

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Mike was amazing. He responded quickly to my inquiry. The project was completed ahead of schedule. The workers were friendly and willing to answer any of my questions. The concrete slab came in under our church budget. read more

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WOW! These guys are fantastic. We had a broken up patio due to HOA tree roots. Mike gave us a preliminary quote, then when we were ready to fine tune what we wanted in the patio - he showed up and gave us suggestions and options. They worked within our budget and made suggestions to have the patio drain rain water away from the house. Phenomenal quality work as they are as professional as can be. Show up on time, have correct tools, put safety cones out and make sure their trucks weren't blocking any neighbors. They even cleaned up everything when they were done. Matt led the daily work being done and he is tireless as he did the digging, framing, getting the rod iron in. On the day the concrete was poured we had 7 guys here. We cannot say enough except if we could give 10 stars we would! All done in just 5 days! Thanks guys for all the hard work with superb results! read more

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Mike and his workers are excellent! We had a challenging job to pump concrete up a steep hill on our property. The knowledge needed to safely and professionally complete the project was available from start to finish. Mike stayed in communication and provided top value for the price. We would highly recommend Mendenhall Concrete for your job, big or small. read more

Mike and crew were awesome from start to finish! Mike provided us with a very detailed and professional quote that covered demo of an existing walkway and a new concrete patio. Once started, the crew arrived promptly and left the site clean at the end of each day. Since we were planning to install stone tile over the finished concrete, Mike took extra care to reduce the possibility of cracking. The quality of the job was excellent and a very good value for the price. We'll definitely call Mike for our next concrete job! read more

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I have used Mendenhall Concrete for my entire home renovation. Mike and his crew do phenomenal work. Not only do they perform quality work they do honest work. My project required framing and pouring a new foundation, color matching existing concrete and a new entryway. I couldn't imagine where I would be without him would recommend them for any project big or small. read more

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We had the cement broken out and replaced in our driveway/carport area. The new cement met up to the old perfectly and the joints were very defined. I have worked with many contractors at work and at my home and Don is very professional. He keeps you informed, checks on the job and makes sure the quality of the work is to your satisfaction. One of the best things is every worker made sure the job site was clean and neat before they left each day. Great job! read more

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Quality, cleanliness, great service/timeliness! Thank you. I appreciate your fine example of great teamwork delivering an awesome result for all my concrete needs. read more

As a result of a main water line leak, some of our concrete walkway required a repair. When planning to do this, we decided to also address two sections of our driveway that had elevated 1-2" about the level of the garage floor. Mike of Mendenhall Concrete was recommended to us by our plumber. He was an excellent choice. Very nice guy, very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to. Even more impressive is that he has put together a crew that uniformly worked hard, quickly, and always with meticulous attention to detail. The result is excellent and great value for the money. We would recommend Mendenhall Concrete to anyone needing repair or installation of a new section of concrete. read more

Very pleased with the final results of our concrete project. Mike did all the legwork regarding the permitting process in Poway. His employees showed up every day and the whole project took 4 full days to do. I would recommend him to anyone doing a concrete project (small or big). read more

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We recently hired Mendenhall Concrete for concrete work including a driveway, sidewalk, and curb. Don was very thorough in evaluating the work and supplying a bid. When we hired him to do the work, he kept us informed every step of the way and even described ways the work could be modified to save money without compromising the integrity of the result. The work was completed on time and on budget, just as he had promised. The result is awesome - the team produced results of the highest quality and did not cut any corners. I'm very pleased with the finished product. Mendenhall Concrete will be my first phone call next time I need concrete work completed. read more

I highly recommend Mendenhall Concrete. He put in a new concrete swale to run off the water from the hill in the back of our house. From the beginning, Mike was easy to work with - he took time to hear about the problem, checked out the situation, pointed out what he was seeing, answered my questions, and was thoughtful in his approach to fixthe problem. The results were excellent. And the pricing was fair. This is an honest company that does good work. I would definitely contact him again. read more

I had Mendenhall come over to fix a large panel of my driveway that had lifted and cracked. They did an absolutely awesome job. Very professional and it looks fantastic. I watched most of the work. They are like artists. Very skilled and super nice guys. Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent work, professional crew and kept up to date on project status. Very competitive quote on our project to replace a portion of the flagstone patio with colored cement. Highly recommend! read more

Don and his crew did a phenomenal job on our project! We needed an asphalt loading area for our forklift to be completely removed, leveled/raised, and to have reinforced concrete installed (as we have semi trucks that offload at times) at our place of business. Don and his crew were extremely punctual! They were all incredibly professional, friendly and knowledgeable! We will definitely be using them again. read more

Miek Stratton knows his stuff and it shows. Really geat guy. On-time and professional.

We've used this company twice for our driveway. Stellar communication from start to finish. Attention to detail much appreciated. Friendly workers. Great experience! Highly recommend Don and his team. read more

A portion of our driveway was cracked and sinking, and allowing water intrusion beneath the driveway. Mendenhall Concrete helped us fix it. The owner, Don, was very helpful, from the time of the original appointment, to providing the estimate, to completing the repairs. His pricing was fair, and the work exceeded my expectations. I was very satisfied with the whole experience. If you are looking for a small business owner that cares about taking care of his customers and takes pride in his work, give Don a call. We are very glad we did! read more

Often booked out weeks into the future, but hey, they are that good. We have had three different concrete contractors do work at our home over the past six years. Mendenhall did the pest work with the best color match and NO cracks three years later. The area they did was where our gate crosses the driveway - it gets heavy traffic including a weekly visit by the trash company and it is doing GREAT! Don is a gentleman and knows his trade! read more

Couldn't ask for a better company to do cement work. On time, experienced, friendly, and excellent work. Would definitely use them again. Don and his crew are the best in cement work. read more

If you are thinking about concrete Work, think about Mendenhall. Don listened to our desires. He devised a perfect plan and our finished product was perfect. We have another phase of improvement in the future and will be asking to have Don do the work. Something else you never see. Not a penny out of pocket until 100% satisfied. Wow! read more

Don and Jeremy we're great! On time, friendly and did an excellent job.Very satisfied.Would hire them over in a heartbeat. Thank you Mendenhall! You did a outstanding job widening our driveway. The Wagners read more

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Very dependable and did a fabulous Job on our property. We had many bids and he was fair , punctual and reliable!

Great service, professionalism, and product! Don and his son Jeremy just finished filling in an old jacuzzi area with concrete and got it ready for a new jacuzzi. They matched the existing concrete perfectly and it looks perfect. They were quick and very clean even through a messy project. On a personal note, they were so nice, honest and a joy to work with. As soon as we met Don we knew we didn't want to work with anyone else. read more

While I did not use Don's services, I would like to comment on his business etiquette - he came out to my house the same day I sent him my initial email inquiry (prompt!). He spent a good half-hour with me looking at our walkway and talking about options/etc, and provided me an estimate on the spot (followed up by a formal estimate via email). I was very impressed with Don and his knowledge, and am certain had we decided to move forward at this juncture, Don would the man for the job. read more

Fantastic! I hired Don to re-pave our concrete driveway earlier this year. I'm super glad I did. I actually contacted a total of 4 contractors, 2 of them never responded, one way so over priced it was comical and Don came in incredibly reasonable. Not only was Don's bid reasonable, but he made suggestions that could save me money and gave me options to fix the driveway in stages. His work was fabulous. I would recommend & certainly hire him again. He runs his own business so you receive personal attention and timely responses. I'm a fan...thank you Don! read more

Don and his son Jeremy did a perfect job of widening my driveway today. They are professionals who really care about the works they perform. They made sure everything was nice and neat. I'm so happy and feel I was very lucky to find their company online. If I need anything else from now on, they will for sure be the ones I call. Thank you very much Mr. Mendenhall. read more

We contacted Mendenhall recently when we needed concrete added to our patio. We had large holes in our custom pavers that we needed filled, but we assumed we would just use concrete. Don saw our patio and found pavers that he cut to match our current custom pavers. They look amazing! Don was quick, punctual, and completely professional. If we ever need concrete work again, we will use Mendenhall Concrete. It was a pleasure to use such a wonderful company. read more

Let me start off by saying that these guys are fantastic. I had a section of driveway about 5 feet by 16 feet that was sinking and needed to be broke out and re poured. Don came at the time he promised for the estimate and told me what needed to be done to keep it from happening again and quoted me a very reasonable price. I had told him that I was very concerned about my elderly father tripping on the recessed section and wanted to get it fixed as quickly as possible. He went out of his way to make that happen. The work was outstanding as were the individuals involved. Don and his son Jeremy were a pleasure to work with and they did an outstanding job. I would certainly use them again. I strongly recommend Mendenhall Concrete. They did a great job and they are great people. It was a pleasure doing business with them. read more

Our driveway and walkway were lifted by remaining sycamore roots. I called other contractors to no avail but Don came and gave me an estimate right away. With his son and crew, they took care of demolition, root removal, sprinkler repair, and poured a finely finished driveway, walkway and even replaced our porch all with great care to protect plants and structures. They listened to our needs and kept us informed every step of the way. It's refreshing to deal with such honest professional people. read more

I had to replace my complete driveway and side area, due to tree roots that caused severe lift and separation. After interviewing and receiving several proposals I decided on Mendenhall. It was the right choice. Don described exactly what was going to take place in the process. He and his son Jeremy were on site throughout the job. Don really cares about the work being done in a professional manner. When it came to pour Don and his complete team worked together in an efficient and timely manner. The number and placement of expansion joints were amazing. Their clean up was very thorough. If you have a concrete project, Mendenhall is the one. read more

Don and his crew did a fantastic job on my patio! Don was always in communication with me on the project. I highly recommend Mendenhall concrete! read more

I've hired many, many contractors over the last two decades, and Mendenhall Concrete would rank in the top ten. They accomplished everything the contract promised; they worked hard; arrived on time; achieved an excellent result. This was a relatively small job, but they treated it as if it were a big job. I appreciate that very much. read more

Excellent, professional service! I was really impressed with Don. He's clearly an expert in this field and was incredibly prompt and responsive. Considering that another driveway company - Signature Paving - didn't even respond, we were very pleased that Don was professional and provided excellent service. Highly recommend! read more

Just had a section of our driveway replaced by Mendenhall Concrete. I was concerned that the job might be too small for some of the cement contractors but when I contacted Don Mendenhall who owns Mendenhall Concrete he said he would be out that same afternoon to take a look at what had to be done. The reason I made the call to Mendenhall Concrete was because of their 5 star rating on Yelp. Once Don showed up, to look at the job, I immediately understood why his company had earned their 5 star rating. He explained what he thought needed to be done, and exactly how it would be done and said he would email me a bid the next day. he was true to his word and the bid seemed very reasonable, so we asked him to go ahead with the work. Don kept in contact with us regarding their start date on a regular basis which we appreciated. They managed to complete the entire job in one day as Don had initially promised. We were very pleased with Don's employees, and the excellent work that they did. It could not have been a more pleasant experience. We would happily direct anyone looking for a cement contractor to Mendenhall Concrete. We are confident that they will also be pleased with their experience. read more