David did an excellent job advising and helping to get our pavers fixed. Highly recommend!read more

David and all his team of experts did a wonderful job installing new pavers in our backyard. Our…read moreold concrete slabs were cracked, and had shifted, altering the drainage of water to flow towards our house. After interviewing many landscape pavers, Ideal Engineering stood out for being prompt to all the meetings, willing to visit multiple times to double-check measurements before bidding and were knowledgeable on the current state of available inventory and which showrooms to visit to preview them. Prices were very reasonable and transparent. There were no unplanned mark-ups and all change orders were reviewed and had to be approved by me in advance, so I could budget accordingly. I think this is an advantage of choosing a local paver. The work was efficient and professional - different specialized crews for demolition, irrigation, paving, cleanup were used with their own knowledgeable foremen. Each foremen acted as an available point of contact and communication was easy and friendly. Any texts or calls were usually returned within minutes. The teams were proactive in highlighting any complications or issues that might require design approval to make sure the work they did matched what I had in mind. For example, Pedro, the paver lead felt it was better to create a smooth curve at a corner instead of a straight 90 degree corner, and he was right! The boundaries flowed smoother and nicer with the lawn. The paving work was top-notch. We had decided to install premium pavers from Belgard, and it was important the work was done properly for such an investment. This included grading at the proper slopes for proper drainage, adding weed-resistant fabric, multiple levels of graded stone for proper leveling and polymeric sand for good sealing between pavers. The team helped build custom steps that looked very nice to create easy step-downs and paver edging was done with great style and aesthetics. For a potentially complicated project, I really felt confidence in the team and the process. David also helped offer advise in helping me move and reset our external heat pump units so that they could be reinstalled on top of the pavers. They were able to build conduits to facilitate running irrigation and electricity underneath the pavers for adding drip irrigation of containers and future lighting in our garden. Cleanup was thorough, with parts of our yard reseeded and topped with new topsoil. There was no construction debris left on our lawn or streetside. Everything was swept up. Fence gates that were temporarily removed were re-installed to appear as if nothing ever happened. I would definitely use Ideal Engineering (Ideal Landscape & Concrete) again for future projects.

Our bathroom window was outdated, leaked, and hard to open and close. It took a little over 1 day…read morefor Concepcion and his team to replace it, re-textured the exterior as well as interior, and paint it. Couldn't be happier with the end result.

Concepcion is super responsive and communicative. I contacted him initially to install a kitchen…read moresink faucet. He quoted me a very reasonable price, and showed up promptly to complete the job. Then I referred him to my sister, who is dealing with a number of home repair projects, and he is helping her work through that list. It is hard to find great people to help out with home projects, and I am glad to have Concepcion as my go-to project manager.

I've been putting off a project for my front yard for years and I finally found the right person to…read moredo the job perfectly, John! They went above and beyond with the work they did, and made my front yard look immaculate!!!! I had a concrete walkway installed with a nice wooden overhang and pea gravel installed. I couldn't have asked for a better job! These guys are the ones to go to if you need your landscaping and concrete walkways done properly.

Although I ended up not going with H&J, the level of service and professionalism they offered for…read morethe onsite consultations was stellar. They gave valuable information and suggestions during the walk-throughs that helped carry over in my conversations with other contractors. I really appreciate the time they took to helping me out and would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a solid contractor with fair, competitive pricing. Honestly, I think their previous work speaks for itself.

Sione's Concrete Construction has recently completed a new driveway and paver for our front yard…read more From the start of the project to the date it ended, our experience with this company is a total satisfaction head over heel. The quality, the timeliness, the courtesy of Mr. Sione, his dedicated team members...In particular, Mr. Sione's team is comprised of very skillful, hardworking and polite workers. The workmanship, the honesty of the business...the very best! Our house happens to be on a street with a lot of foot traffic. Many by-passers smile and give us thumbs up for the job well done. It's a good feeling when neighbors like the new look of our house. We believe that Mr. Sione's contract price is very fair and his work has definitely increased our property value. We feel so fortunate that we made the right choice of choosing this company to do our landscaping work. Cheers and thank you Mr. Sione!

Sione's Concrete Construction delivered outstanding work on our project replacing broken pavement…read morethat the city had flagged. They were quick to respond, and communication throughout the project was excellent. Their bid was competitive, and they offered the most aggressive timeline--which they delivered on. The project wasn't straightforward--it required working around newly done landscaping, including the walkway connecting to the public pavement, as well as carefully navigating tree roots--but everything was handled very professionally. They were extremely knowledgeable about city permits and inspections, requiring minimal involvement from us. We would use them again for any future projects and highly recommend their services.

Renzo and his crew were fantastic. We were not easy clients and had a lot of non-standard asks and…read morequestions. * Renzo gave great advice about the project overall and influenced some decisions that in hindsight, we're really glad we listened to his counsel on. * Renzo was super punctual for all our meetings, a great communicator, and did a great job explaining the billing and timing structure. No surprises! * The crew was very neat, organized, and worked fast. We are really delighted with the results and would 100% work with them again!

Out of the nine contractors we interviewed, Renzo was the only one who insisted on no cement…read moreapproach; made me consult an arborist; suggested to grade the whole front lot instead of just replacing the old pathway; and genuinely cared about my plants.  We didn't want to hire him at the beginning and was even about to sign contract with someone else. It all started with the inquiry of concrete footing which he refused to do and I wanted to know why. He replied promptly. During our communication, Renzo's clarity, persistence, knowledge and patience impressed and persuaded me, not to mention his very reasonable quote. Instinctively I knew I could trust Renzo and he is the right guy for my project, even though I haven't met him.  So I waited a month and hired him. The wait was worth it. They built three walls and one patio, redesigned front left yard by grading and building a new pebble pathway with statue, installed lighting and irrigation system that had better dripping rings. They also revamped the driveway that made it look brand new and pebble-covered the right front yard.  It was truly a remarkable experience. Not only they did an excellent job with fine craftmanship, but their punctuality, hardwork, efficiency, know-how, discipline, organization, respect, kindness and neatness were a force to be reckoned with and an inspiration beyond a mere landscaping job. They take pride at what they do and the result is phenomenal! Before and during the three-week construction, Renzo was very respectful and made me feel my opinion matters. He was responsive, accommodating, flexible, easygoing and honest. He listened. He always showed how it would look. When something didn't work out, he was open to suggestions and assisted with solutions. I felt he had my best interest. The level of care to my plants led to high survival rate during transplant. I also noticed one of my trees was magically recovered from disease and the other was vigorously blossoming, which has never happened before. They brought life to my garden. Everything was done very nicely. They cleaned up the whole place and it was much better and cleaner than when they started. They also showed up for additional work as promised. Renzo and his crew transformed my old and messy space into the most beautiful and meaningful garden/haven that I could have only dreamed of. With the new lawn, now my garden has never looked better. I spend more time there and enjoy it more than ever. Renzo at Total Landscape is the best! I highly recommend them!

Noah and his crew were great to work with. I called them out to help me adjust a few sprinklers,…read moreand they not only took care of everything but also walked me through how to troubleshoot and fix a faulty valve myself. Super knowledgeable, resourceful, and genuinely helpful -- no upselling or making things more complicated than they needed to be. Really appreciated the time they took to explain everything. I would absolutely work with Noah and his team again if I need any landscaping or irrigation work in the future. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend! They responded incredibly fast to our water leak yesterday. The technician was…read moreextremely professional and proactive, using specialized equipment to quickly and accurately diagnose the system. I deeply appreciated his honesty regarding the issue, no upselling, just clear and honest work. 10/10 service, we will definitely use them again!

Once again, Paul and his men repaired cement steps at my apartment complex in Sunnyvale…read more This was the second time I used Paul. In 2009 he repaired steps on another staircase and they are still solid and still holding up! As always, he responded to my concern quickly, gave me a quote, detailed contract, and always kept me updated with the progress. He took pictures of the finished work as well. Thank you Paul and his men!

Paul and his team did an excellent job completely transforming our front and backyard, including…read moreinstalling pavers, pouring concrete, and laying a new sod lawn. Communication was transparent and clear throughout the entire project. The team was highly professional, brought extensive industry experience, and provided helpful recommendations based on best practices. They completed the project on time and paid close attention to every detail. We are extremely happy with the final result and highly recommend Paul and his team!

Awesome Work!! These…read morefolks deserve 5+ stars as a Yelp review! They transformed our dead looking front yard into a wonderful and beautiful yard to see and have! Excellent work on our new driveway and front yard! They follow the plans that get drawn up by their in-house design team (Taylor). Tigran the owner is awesome with his ability to orchestrate his work crew. The work crew is awesome! Very friendly and very professional! The attention and care to detail is phenomenal! I highly recommend these folks for your landscaping needs ! The value you get for the money spent is well worth it! Our yard turned out BEAUTIFUL, do much that people walking the neighborhood are very impressed! Great company with wonderful employees!!

After interviewing several landscaping design firms, we chose to engage Taylor at Applewood for our…read morefront and backyard landscaping project. From the very first phone call, we could tell he knew his craft. He spent generous time listening to our wish list and understanding our vision, explaining the design/build timeline, and answering every "what if" we threw his way. We also loved his design work in his portfolio of course. Shortly after we engaged Taylor, he was on site taking detailed measurements, photos, and even drone shots of our entire front and backyard. He flagged any potential sloping issues, suggested realistic solutions, and connected us to his trusted referral that could further help us. Any time we had follow up questions, he made himself available and responded quickly - no hard sell, just clear information. Although we weren't able to go forward with the full project due to unexpected yard and budget constraints, Taylor handled the change with total professionalism and never made us feel pressured. The insight we gained from his preliminary work was helpful and will be very useful for when we decide to continue with the project in the future. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely easy-to-work-with design partner, we'd highly recommend giving Taylor at Applewood a call.

Ten Stars! We just completed a major renovation of our…read morebackyard with SouthBay Landscape and Design, and we could not be more pleased. Our new backyard is gorgeous, and the details of our experience tell the story. We worked closely with Danny, the on-site supervisor, who is a top-notch professional. He knows his plants and hardscape, pays attention to every detail, and manages his crew with great efficiency. The crew worked as hard as any I've ever seen, and they did everything--digging out enormous tree roots, setting flagstone for our patio, installing irrigation and lighting, moving boulders--you name it. They showed up every day and even worked several Saturdays to get the job finished on time and before we had to travel. These guys were terrific, and I can't thank them enough for the tremendous effort they put into both the demolition and the complete recreation of our backyard. Marcus, the office manager, was also great to work with. He took us out to select our patio stone, river rock, and boulders, and was patient and generous with his time as we made decisions throughout the project. If you need a concern or question answered quickly, call the office: they respond right away! As we watched the project progress over the weeks, my husband and I often commented to each other on the quality of the work and the care being taken with every part of the job. We are grateful to every one of the men who worked in our yard and deeply appreciate their hard work, skill, and professionalism. I recommend SouthBay Landscape and Design enthusiastically and without reservation. They do top-quality work, and they were a pleasure to have at our home. One additional note: we also used the landscape designer they recommended, Dawn, and she was excellent. We are thrilled with the beautiful backyard they all helped create.

I'd like to give a shout out to Sammy and his helper for their excellent work last week planting…read moreand mulching my front yard as well as checking and adjusting the sprinkler system. Not only did they work tirelessly with stellar results but they are friendly, easy to talk to and downright nice. This is not the first time I've enlisted the help of Southbay Design & Landscaping and once again they did not disappoint. I'd also like to acknowledge Marcus who works in the front office for working with me on the estimating and scheduling of the work. To everyone involved, well done!

Luciano Concrete finished our driveway and backyard patio. They did a great job and were good to…read morework with. They stayed on schedule and were easy to communicate with. We live in San Carlos and our driveway is huge. I am in the trades and a contractor. They were great to work with and the quality of the work was excellent. As minor adjustments showed up due to unforeseen and hidden issues they handled this like professionals. They did great clean up and stayed within the contract. We got great value and they made a normally hard for a home owner job easy for us to work around. Thank you again. Nick

Luciano concrete is a household name in all things concrete. This company has been around for ages…read moreand have done great work for me personally many times. I own apartment building, a general construction company and I flip homes. I have used Luciano for every project I have done. If you are planning on a foundation, stamped concrete, a driveway or backyard patio or paver work, look no further than this company. Luciano and his son Steve are upfront and as honest as it gets. Just this week I hired Luciano to do some concrete on my newly remodeled home in San Carlos. I honestly could not be more pleased with the outcome. From the first day they were here, the workers were respectful, clean, and worked their butts off. I had a deadline to keep since my wife wants to have a party for 4th of July. I called to make an appointment on Monday last week and the project is done today(Saturday) It's really hard these days to find a contractor who does what they say they are Gunna do. With this company, I never had to worry. Talk is cheap but these guys prove it with action and results. I am just a happy customer of Luciano concrete and I really wanted to show my gratitude with this review. If you need concrete of any kind done I would really call these guys because you won't be disappointed. Thanks again!