I can't say enough good things about this company the owner Jeff knew exactly what I wanted and…read morewent above and beyond for us. Last year they installed a custom fireplace and we were so happy with them. We got stamped concrete and custom travertine stone entryway and it is absolutely gorgeous. The entire crew was awesome. Very polite very clean and just a pleasure every day they were here. The quality of the work was outstanding! If you're looking to do concrete tile or stone look no further ! Arellano masonry is hands-down, the best!

Jeff and his crew were very professional and I couldn't believe how after the wall was completed…read morethey put everything back to normal. Their work was the best I ever saw installing my block wall. Price was great and everything was completed in just a few days. pick Arellano Masonry if you want it done right. Robin and Jane

Since 1994, our family has been a loyal customer of Finest Fences for over 32 years. Their name…read moretruly describes them perfectly because of the exceptional quality of their workmanship, materials, and outstanding designs. Owner Mark consistently provides expert recommendations and ensures every project exceeds expectations. If you are looking for fencing, railings, or a pergola, look no further. Their pricing is more than fair, and the quality of their work simply cannot be surpassed. What is also greatly appreciated is the company's excellent communication. Melissa keeps customers informed every step of the way, from the beginning of the project through completion, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. Thank you, Mark, Melissa, and the entire team for your professionalism, craftsmanship, and dedication to customer satisfaction. We highly recommend Finest Fences to anyone seeking quality work and exceptional service.

Mark and his crew have done three projects at our house, a front patio fence and wall topper around…read moremost of the property on top of the cinderblock wall. This company did a great job with the fence in the front entry patio and that's why I had them do the wall topper. We highly recommend them.

We needed to harden our home which was located in the Mountain Fire area. Johnny and the crew were…read morepunctual and professional, cleaning up at the end of each day. Johnny's input into the design made sense to accomplish our goals and budget. Was able to work on slope with his varied equipment. The oversight of the project was excellent.

We moved to Newbury Park at the end of 2024 from New Mexico. When we bought our house we knew the…read morepool, decking and coping would need to be redone, but we decided to live with it for a while. When we were ready earlier this year to get the work done we did extensive extensive research online since we were new to the area and didn't know anyone. Of the 8 companies we contacted, Johnny and Hard Rock Effex stood out from the beginning. Johnny got back to us quickly after we contacted him and got us a quote quickly right after he came to our home. Some of the other companies took weeks to get back to us, if they even got back to us at all. After reviewing the quotes we got and interacting with the representatives of the other companies, it was clear Johnny and Hard Rock Effex were the company for us. We have nothing but great things to say about them. From Johnny to his foreman to all the guys who work for him, they were all such a pleasure to deal with. They were on time, kept a neat workplace, were respectful and all around lovely guys to deal with. Johnny listened to what we wanted, answered all our questions and made suggestions when he thought it was necessary. We trusted him implicitly and his suggestions were always right. The end result is our pool and backyard are absolutely beautiful! As we went through the process we started realizing we needed new landscape lighting and new gates. We asked Johnny if he could do those as well and he could. It made our lives so much easier dealing with one person/company for everything. Hard Rock Effex does high quality work and charges reasonable prices. We highly, highly recommend Hard Rock Effex and Johnny and his crew. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, and met every deadline. Every step of the way their experience, expertise, and professionalism shone through. If you want high quality work and great customer service at a reasonable price, Hard Rock Effex can't be beat.

Lyle was very easy to work with. We had a small project, about a 100 square foot area that we had a…read moretree removed and the stump ground. Lyle listened to what we like and wanted to accomplish, adding suggestions that we liked. Project started the next day and finished! Everything went smoothly.

Great ongoing service after an excellent make-over of our yard! Lyle is wonderful to work with.read more

Bob and his crew are the epitome of hard working, reliable, and professional individuals. They…read morefixed our crumbling and badly in need of repair brick throughout the porch and front yard and made it look so incredibly beautiful. They also assisted with the demolition of a short concrete wall on an emergency basis, which was a huge help. I would definitely recommend Bob and his crew for any masonry needs.

As I write my third review of Palacios Masonry, I want to say from the start that this review is…read moreintended to be even more favorable than the first two. I asked Robert Palacios to stop by and give me a ballpark estimate on building a short decorative wall in my front yard. I showed him an example of the look I was trying to achieve, and he made several suggestions on how it could be better. The bid was very reasonable and within my budget. During the process of the job, I asked him to bid on installing an RV driveway made of pavers to match the decorative wall. This was going to be an improvement that I would put off until later when my cash flow would be better. The bid came in at such an attractive price that my wife and I decided to take advantage of the offer. Robert worked with me at every step to arrive at a final result that complemented my property with a mix of functionality and aesthetics. Everyone that walks by the house while we are in the yard feels compelled to say how great the paver work looks. Even though some of the features that were designed in after the original bid cost more, Robert held to his original bid. This goes counter to my experience with contractors who take advantage of every upgrade to make up for the original low bid. Robert and his crew are very hard, careful and meticulous workers, never shirking do what needs to be done. All of them are trustworthy and ethical. I really can't say enough good things about Palacios Masonry. I'm already thinking of my next project for them. If you need any kind of masonry work, block walls, pavers or concrete work, you would do very well to contact Robert at Palacios Masonry.

These guys knocked over their equipment and blocked off our entire street and were very rude about…read moreit. Particularly Louis here who was more concerned about this "$50k equipment" than the mess he caused by blocking my nanny from being able to bring my kid home. Do not hire these jokers.

We hired Luis and his wife Julie for two home projects. First project was a master bathroom /…read morecloset remodel and a room addition, our last project was a set of concrete stairs in our backyard leading up our hill. From start to finish they have been very professional, honest and trustworthy. The workers were always respectful and cleaned up after themselves before they left every day (also dog friendly ). We have loved the end result and we will continue to use them for all our future home projects.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Marcos and Mark. From the very first interaction, they…read morewere professional, honest, and genuinely invested in doing the job right. They came out to provide a quote, and to my pleasant surprise, when the project began, they were both right there onsite doing the work themselves. There was something really special about seeing a father-and-son team take such pride and ownership in their work. Their contract was incredibly detailed and impressive. Every aspect of the project was clearly outlined, and not a single detail was overlooked. They removed trees, installed pavers and DG, and paid incredible attention to the little things. In fact, they noticed details that I hadn't even considered, which really demonstrated their experience and commitment to quality. What impressed me most was that they gave me a clear quote and timeline--and they stuck to both. There were absolutely no hidden fees, surprises, or unnecessary extra charges. Everything was exactly as promised. Marcos and Mark are truly an incredible dad-and-son duo. They are hardworking, meticulous, honest, and take tremendous pride in what they do. It's rare these days to find contractors who are this dependable and genuinely care about the finished product. If you're looking for a landscaping company you can trust, I wholeheartedly recommend them. Supporting a family-owned business like theirs is easy when they deliver this level of craftsmanship and professionalism. Five stars without hesitation! Elisa

Over the years, we had let our backyard hillside run amok. When Marco and Mark walked in, Marco…read moreimmediately began describing his vision, which we welcomed with open arms. They removed two large trees, multiple tree stumps, all existing plants and ground cover; extended a block wall left open with the removal of the trees; installed Texas Privet shrubs at the top of the hill, low maintenance shrubs throughout the hillside, drip lines to every plant, and mulch evenly distributed around all of the newly installed plants. All of this done professionally and in a very timely manner. And, we couldn't be more delighted! I look forward to many projects in the future with Marco, Mark and their crew.

These are the people you want. Nobody else can compare. From the initial contact, it felt like they…read morewere there to help us achieve what we wanted and not just start hammering away. Every interaction has been above and beyond. From contacting Heather with any questions, to having Ian show up pretty much every day to check on previous days work, discuss any concerns, and talk about the next task and what is coming up. Yes. You read that right. A contractor who is consistently present and involved. The level of caring for the projects this team handles is unmatched. Through the project, they recommend things, never push things. A rarely in this field. We have used New Leaf Remodeling a total of three times. Once for a master bathroom remodel that came out incredible. Second for a quick (and easy!) kitchen counter remodel. The third time is when we had a water leak that flooded one room. We called New Leaf and he was there the very next day. (Same day was not needed because of the restoration demolition). He let us know he has his team on standby for when we got the all clear that all the water was dry in the frame. And guess what, the day after we got the all clear from restoration people, New Leaf was there to go over the room rebuild and to get started. We are already trying to think of when we can use them again.

Mine was a relatively small project (framing, drywalling, painting and installing a closing door on…read morea room that previously had a wide opening so it would match adjacent room doors and give us another bedroom. So often contractors just ignore small jobs. But, perhaps all the more reason to really appreciate how responsive and professional Ian, Heather and Victor were, getting our project done beautifully in just two days. When I next have a bigger remodeling job, I'll happily call on them again! We are in Oak Park, not Los Angeles.