I don't write many reviews anymore, and honestly, I haven't had many contractor experiences that…read morewould motivate me to change that. But Lassiter Excavation was so good that I couldn't continue to be lazy.  For context, I was replacing an old 35,000-gallon swimming pool with a skinnier lap pool. Lassiter started by completely removing the massive 1975 pool, including every scrap of concrete and piping.  Then they backfilled and compacted. Working to my soils engineer's specifications, they imported and compacted 18 truckloads of quarry fines in carefully controlled 8-inch lifts through the full 12-foot depth of the deep end, all the way to finished grade. They used multiple pieces of equipment, including jumping jacks, a Bobcat, and a vibratory sheepsfoot roller (which I had to look up), and they coordinated compaction testing throughout the process.  When they were done, it looked like a pool had never been there. The site was fully prepared for the new excavation, which Lassiter then completed flawlessly.  I measured their forms with a laser level and laser tape measure, and length, width, diagonals, position and elevations were all within 1/8 inch. That's impressive considering the new lap pool is nearly 60 feet long. When they were finished digging, the walls and floor were razor straight and right on their marks. The crews were outstanding -- friendly, hardworking, detail-oriented, and consistently professional. They maintained an exceptionally clean jobsite throughout the project and even helped me reclaim some old redwood decking.  Special thanks to Santana, Ricardo, Daniel, Jose and team for answering all my questions and caring so much about the end result. If you're considering any excavation work, I highly recommend reaching out to Lassiter Excavation and talking with Bob. They exceeded my expectations in every respect.

Great company and always a breeze to work with! Brenda in the office is super friendly and helpful…read morewhen it comes to scheduling--always keeps things clear and organized. Bob and Bryce are consistently efficient and on time, and I really appreciate the heads-up they give on any last-minute changes. They always deliver solid, reliable work!

When I was searching for contractors, I heard back from Silva Contractors right away. They were…read moreable to come out and take a look at my project and provide a quote within a short time frame. Even though it was a small job, Rick assured me it was something they could take care of quickly and efficiently. I also know Rick was being very honest with me about the area where we needed the work done, and what would be the best options that would last. I appreciated his honesty. He also gave us a reasonable quote. I had to reschedule our original date and they were very flexible. The day of the job, they were there early and got the job done quickly. They cleaned up after themselves. They also kept in touch when there were questions. Michael and the other gentlemen were very respectful. We are very pleased with the work performed and definitely recommend them for your project, you won't be disappointed.

The best estimate experience I ever had. Precisely on time, all detailed explained and included…read more Prices are very reasonable! Thank you, Rick!

I submitted a quote request through Yelp and Dan from ASAP Demolition responded immediately. He…read morestopped by the rental property to take a look for an estimate. Definitely fair prices and he was willing to work with me on the pricing. I got the patio and gazebo removed due to improper installment from the previous homeowner. Very clean demolition and couldn't be happier that I went with ASAP Demolition. They assisted with the permit application and in person inspections so I didn't have to worry about it! Overall, very professional and fair with the pricing!

Daniel and his crew did an excellent job of removing our very large redwood deck in the backyard…read more They took out the redwood and also the pressure treated wood as well as the concrete piers. The price to do this was very reasonable. Also, Daniel was a pleasure to deal with. Would use again and highly recommend ASAP.

We currently had someone come out to give us an estimate and was promised an email with pricing. I…read morecalled and left a message since we never heard back from them. I never got a response. Not a good way to start a relationship with new potential clients

Victor and his team really came to the rescue in our driveway project. We wanted to widen our…read moredriveway but there is a gas line and massive tree roots in the area that needed to be excavated. Due to the difficulty and risk involved for excavation, it was hard to find a contractor to take on the job but from my initial consult with Victor, him and his team noted their experience with these scenarios and he was confident they can do it in less than a day. On excavation day they brought the necessary equipment and tools and were very cautious about the gas pipe. They ended up finishing the job in less than a half day! To follow up, we realized we needed more excavation at the apron of the driveway and Victor again came to the rescue and excavated that for us a week later. I sincerely appreciate the time efficiency and skill that Victor and his team have in getting our excavation needs completed. I highly recommend Victor and his team and will always reach out to him first when we need more excavation for future projects. Thanks Victor!

Man, what a group of professionals this is. I had a dilapidated, half rotten and huge garage that…read morehad a fence on one side and a deck on the other. The team came in and surgically removed each piece without disturbing the surrounding area, then pulled up 30 feet of concrete, all in one day. Cleaned up, good communication, and good price. A+.

Marcos was patient thru the quote and Q&A process while I was evaluating this project for 3 months…read more Adding and deducting scope of work. During the project, the crew was efficient and finished the entire project ahead of schedule. They showed up each day around 8am. I had gutter drainage back up problem due to roots in the solid drains; which flooded one of my room during the last big rains. SMI installed new downspout, French drain, channel drains, and solid drains. Pedro and his crew was efficient and professional.

Pat LaTray has teamed with a general contractor he's worked with as a sub-contractor in Marin Cunty…read morefor multiple construction projects that require hillside excavation, grading and trucking off-haul. In 2020 for my new Marin home in Fairfax, Pat used his 40+ years experience to excavate over 1,400 cubic yards for the home's concrete foundation. Wall cuts of over 22-feet high. He also drilled the hillside for over forty 12-foot tie-backs for the engineered hillside retention safety system. Pat's a resourceful, reliable team player, knowledgeable, and on-time with fair pricing. See photos of the project's excavation. The best there is. Highly recommended.

Mr. La Tray of La Tray Engineering Construction Company came highly recommended to us by our soils…read moreEngineer of record for our home in Marin County in early February of 2023. We have over 3 acres that we required slope repair, extensive grading and trenching, rip rap, along with trenching and drilling for a190 lineal foot retaining wall. We also were required to install a 1K foot long fire line for a fire hydrant on our property. La Tray Engineering Construction passed ALL inspections by all county and private inspection agencies working for the County the first time every time. We were amazed at Mr. La Tray's coordination skills with these agencies and how smooth the inspection processes went without any disruption of work schedules. I will hire La Tray Engineering Construction again without a doubt and have recommended this company to my friends in Sleepy Hollow and Kentfield who have also used him for similar work and were very happy with his performance and proffessional approach to work. His years of Experience and unfailing integrity are everything. Mrs. Kathleen Y. Marin County property owner.

Super happy with the work Independent Contractor Inc did when we needed trenching to upgraded our…read moreunderground PG&E electrical service in SF. Alberto and his team was prompt, knowledgeable, and communicated well through out the whole process. I would highly recommend and use them again. I could have went with an PG&E trenching crew however they were backed up for months. Alberto knew the process with PG&E and even pointed out a few things in the pre-construction meeting that was very helpful. He was there for all the inspections and very professional.

Independent Contractor Inc. did the demolition on our storm damaged mobile home. They were…read moreprofessional, efficient, friendly, and priced right. They started work at 8am and got the job done by 3pm, taking out about 100 yards of highly compacted material. I would highly recommend them.