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!

I had a great experience with this company and very happy with the work they did on our front yard…read more I originally thought we only had it in our budget to update our walkway and front steps. JC went above and beyond and we were able to redo our entire driveway with pavers, removed our old tree and grass and replaced it with turf and also planted a new tree as well as installed a new irrigation system. He also added some design elements that I didn't even think of and everything turned out great and within our budget. He had great communication throughout the process and his team was able to completed the work within 1 week!

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.

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.

We have had the pleasure of watching true experts at work. After the first two cement trucks dumped…read moretheir load and the cement was pumped into the back yard, the third truck arrived loaded with regular concrete aggregate (due to the fault of the supplier) which could not be used so it was rejected. Despite this, the Ramirez crew waited an hour for the proper product. Very admirable. This delayed their lunch and caused additional work to make sure the late load matched the first pours. We are so happy with their workmanship and Ramirez Concrete is our new concrete guy. Thank you Ramirez Concrete!

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.

We hired Raul and his team to do all the hardscaping on our front yard remodel and we're happy with…read moreall his team, the work performed, and outcome of our project. Have other project down the line and would definitely work with them again. Would recommend!

I chose this company because of its perfect 5-star rating and because Edgar represented himself as…read moresomeone who could handle drainage, pavers, gutters, and related exterior work. Unfortunately, my experience was one of the most stressful home improvement projects I have ever undertaken. The project involved drainage improvements, catch basins, pavers, and foundation waterproofing. Throughout the project, I felt that I had to closely monitor the work daily to ensure that items discussed and included in the contract were actually completed. For example, catch basin baskets that contractually were included in the scope were ultimately not installed, and I was not informed of this change until I specifically asked about them near the end of the project. Another example occurred when the project was presented to me as complete even though the pavers had not yet been compacted and polymeric sand had not been installed. Those items were completed only after I questioned them, reinforcing my feeling that I needed to closely monitor the work to ensure the agreed-upon scope was fully carried out. Another concern arose when Edgar agreed to remove an existing fascia board as part of the project. Instead of first removing the fasteners, a member of his crew pried the fascia board off, causing damage to the underlying roof structure. The damage was significant enough that I later had to hire another contractor and spend thousands of dollars to properly repair it. Communication was the biggest issue. Estimates, responses, and follow-up were consistently late, and I often had to reach out multiple times just to get a reply. Now that the project is complete, I have called and texted multiple times for promised waterproofing pictures. Despite continuing promises, I have not received anything. The lack of communication, the need for constant oversight, the unresolved concerns about workmanship, and the failure to provide promised documentation made this a very stressful and disappointing experience. I understand that no project is perfect, but good contractors stand behind their work and communicate with their customers after the job is finished. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company.

Edgar and his crew members just left our property. The project was to do concrete repair and…read morepreventative measures to avoid our neighbors' tree roots from further encroaching into our property (we live on a zero lot line and the source of concrete and foundation damage was due to their tree roots). They finished the project within a day. We plan to use them again for a future project. As one ages, it becomes more important to find the right person for the job and to establish a relationship with that person in case you need him/her for a future project. This holds true for any type of service technician...be it a plumber, electrician, hvac tech, appliance repair tech, etc. You want to have a go-to person. Edgar is our go-to for drainage and concrete issues/projects. We had another quote from a different company that was relatively cheaper. We opted for Edgar because we felt comfortable with his knowledge and skills from our consultation with him, that he will provide the proper solution(s) to our needs. The prior company proposal seemed less comprehensive in meeting our needs. With the other company, it seemed we were given salesmen tactics and it felt that customer service was lacking. Not with Edgar. He responds back via our texts or phone calls..maybe not right away but that is understandable. ..he's busy and likely on job sites..but when he responds back, it's always communicative. If you see people who service you as extended family members who are here to help your needs and appreciate the fact that you can confidently pass a project over to someone else instead of handling it on your own..and this review resonates with you..then just go with Edgar and crew..you're welcome...lol

Beautiful finish work! Professional and on time. Would definitely hire these guys againread more

On found him on Yelp and now that the job is done, I'm glad I picked him to get the job done…read more I contacted Edgardo on Yelp and he got back to me quickly. He came out and looked at the job and gave me the price. So the next week they started, the Crew was 2 guys and Edgardo. They all are hard workers and in one day the had it ready for the concert. It was hot the next day so two days later they showed up and with the concert pumper and the concert truck the job came out great. I'd highly recommend this com

He came out, looked at the space, gave me an estimate. Came the next day to start and was able to…read moreadd the address plaque that I had purchased on Amazon!

Jody's wife provided an estimate online and they were true to their pricing. The price was very…read morecompetitive, about half of what a chimney person quoted me. He helped me replace the crown of my chimney and replace damaged brick and joint. Jody arrived early on the day of and got to work immediately. He was kind enough to help me reattach a separate concrete block as well. You can tell he enjoys his job and is very pleasant person.

Paul is great to work with. His crew finished earlier than promised and did great work on our…read moreretaining wall and pathway on the side of the house. Came in at budget and was very neat and a pleasure to work with.

We reached out and got a very quick response We set up a walk through of the driveway work we…read morewanted to have done Paul was great He was cancelled the first meeting an hour before but rescheduled for the next day He was on time for that one and gave us good options for having the work done He was very knowledgeable and said he would get us a bid in a couple of days Unfortunately he completely ghosted us He didn't respond to texts or emails and after a week or so , we just gave up and moved on We really liked him and were disappointed he didn't respond Even if he didn't want to do the job, he could have just said that so we didn't waste our time I wouldn't recommend this company for concrete work since he blew us off without letting us know

We hired SOS Fencing to replace our side yard fence and build a new garden wall along the side of…read moreour property. The project included a custom steel-framed redwood fence with a matching gate, and the finished result looks great and feels extremely solid. From the estimate through installation, communication was clear and the team was easy to work with. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept the job site clean throughout the project. The steel-framed construction makes the fence very sturdy and the redwood panels give it a clean, modern look. The gate was carefully installed and operates smoothly, and the garden wall also turned out great and really improved the overall appearance of the space. We're very happy with the quality of the work and would recommend SOS Fencing to anyone looking for a high quality fence installation or masonry work.

After several different estimates from different companies, we decided to go with SOS Fencing…read more Their price was reasonable and the estimate was detailed and clear. We also checked their licensing and felt more at ease knowing they were licensed in multiple categories. Two workers came out to do the job over the span of 1.5 days. They cleaned up afterwards and our new wall section looks good! Thank you SOS Fencing!