Called to survey my property but he sounded not eager to do the job. He promised to call back but…read morenever did. I called and the same thing, promised to call back and never did. I gave up and found a better professional surveyor Atcoh Surveying and Consulting and was in my property on the same day in a flash and was very professional!

i called for a quote and never got back to me. He said he would been it has been a few days and…read moregave up. Bad service!!

Scheduled with Mantra GPR and they were able to get me into their schedule for an early morning…read moreinspection just a few days after I contacted them which was fast and easy. I needed to confirm some previous findings for my septic tank location and locating anything new I may have missed. Mantra not only has GPR capabilities but also can conduct underground utility locating. Erik was on time and professional through the entire experience. Answered any and all the questions I had along the process as well as sharing detailed information as the findings were being discovered and validated. He was able to locate my septic tank and confirmed the location of the sewage line connection point to the tank and its exact line distance from the sewage cleanout. Mantra's underground utility locating capabilities also gave me visual details I needed of the underground interior sewage line and inside the septic tank which helps anyone draw a better picture of their sewage system and its configuration. Great value in knowing you can validate what you can't see beyond physical blueprints of your utilities and more such as tree trunks, boulders, or even old lines that are not on record. Would contract Mantra GPR again and recommend them to everyone big or small, residential, commercial and businesses throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

We recently finished our second project with Alvaro and his team to install a backyard patio…read moreextension and a front driveway extension, and once again, we couldn't be happier with the experience. Just like our first project, Alvaro and his team were super professional and did an excellent job. I cannot emphasize enough how appreciative I am of how communicative and punctual Alvaro was throughout the whole process, which made the entire experience completely stress-free. Alvaro provided quote updates within 24 hours and quickly answered all of our questions. The team arrived on time every single day, which was especially impressive as they worked through the hottest week of the year so far. The project went incredibly smoothly. Alvaro gave us daily updates every afternoon on what they accomplished and what they were going to do the next day. They also kept the job site very tidy and left everything spotless when they were done. We are so happy to have worked with Alvaro and his team again, and they will definitely be our go-to for any future concrete projects. Highly recommend Sandoval Concrete for anyone looking for high-quality work!

Alvaro and his team did an amazing job on our concrete backyard. From the moment we spoke about the…read moreproject, we knew we were in good hands. Alvaro was honest, communicative, and clearly takes pride in his work. His crew worked hard every single day, paid attention to every detail, and treated our home with care and respect. Everything looks better than we ever imagined smooth, clean, and beautifully done. It truly transformed our backyard. We're so grateful for Alvaro's professionalism and the kindness of his whole team. We would recommend them to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship and people you can trust.

Very pleased with the outcome of our modern bathroom remodel. Thank you Antonio and team.read more

If it was up to me I wouldn't give VIP Construction & Design a star at all…read more But I have to in order to write a review. Construction took longer than plan, Antonio measurements were wrong. The design that we had for our kitchen didn't turn out because Antonio measuring wrong. We had to reorder half of our cabinets and pay extra money. He left work incomplete. My husband tried reasoning with Antonio, just to find out by his workers that Antonio is telling them that my husband is a very picky man. No, it's not his picky, we paid a lot of money so that the job can get done right. At the end we did report him to Contractors State License Board. As we were told "Antonio is a very sloppy contractor , who just wants to get the work done".

Monte Maniz was a recommendation of my Piedmont-based realtor. As a new homeowner unfamiliar with…read morebasic repairs such as dry rot, I had asked her for someone I could really trust. When I met Monte, he had been out of work due to a leg injury and local fires that had affected his home. Based in the strong recommendation and a first meeting in which he said he was expert at dry rot repair, I hired him to resolve issues on my home's pest report. I never thought I had to worry about him subbing to someone, but that's exactly what he did for a stucco patch on the front of my nice old tudor revival home. And then the sub subbed to someone else he didn't even know. The stucco patch these people completed was - by Monte's own admission a few years later - substandard. I learned from other contractors that this was because the patch was not tied into the surrounding wall. Within two years, it cracked in a perfectly straight line. Because Monte needed the money, he charged a premium for this work. He proudly told me that he paid his team $40/hour under the table. When I compared that to what he was charging for the pest work and asked why it was so much, he made excuses about how the stucco was a special fast-drying type. After I sent him an email explaining my concerns a few years later, he was initially upset I had bothered him. But when I sent him a photo of the crack, he agreed the work was incorrect. He came to discuss the issue and said he was mainly worried that my realtor wouldn't recommend him for other work. When he came again with his sub, he did so when I wasn't home. When I texted to ask if he had even used waterproof paper, he stopped responding to calls, emails and texts. I wish I had known I could have reported him to CSLB. But that's something you don't expect when someone says they are trustworthy. Monte is not trustworthy, and he's someone who gives contractors a bad name. You never really get over being taken. Don't let it happen to you.

As a realtor, I spent the early years of my career searching for a reliable, go-to general…read morecontractor. After a lot of trial and error, I was fortunate to be referred to Monte Maniz at Paramount Builders--and he's since become one of my most trusted partners. Monte is incredibly knowledgeable, delivers outstanding craftsmanship, and is always easy to collaborate with. His communication is top-notch--he consistently answers calls and texts, even on weekends when quick questions come up. What really sets him apart is his deep understanding of the market and how to maximize ROI on projects. He doesn't cut corners, and he's quick to step in and resolve any issues that arise. It's clear Monte genuinely loves what he does. He takes pride in his work, operates with integrity, and treats every project like it's his own. He recently completed a renovation on one of my listings in Montclair, and the results were phenomenal--leading to incredible feedback all around. I confidently refer Monte and his team to colleagues, clients, friends, and family. I personally vouch for him and would be more than happy to speak with anyone considering his services.

I've worked with a number of contractors and these folks are among the best. This is the second…read moretime we hired Tier Fencing and AGAIN they were incredibly professional (across assessment, options, quote, build, & bill), reasonably priced, super fast (less than 2 days!), and highest quality wood & build (beautiful fence). If you need a fence install, I highly recommend Tier Fencing!

On 2 separate occasions I booked appointments for fence repair and no one showed up. Unreliable.read more

I bought a new toilet at Home Depot who suggested NGC Construction for the installation. Gary sent…read moreme a text and then called me on a Saturday and he and Tony installed the new toilet on Sunday. They did a great job and were in and out within one hour. I will definitely use them again for numerous home repairs.

I've been trying for two days straight for someone to help me find a surveyor that can help resolve…read morea property line dispute. The lady I spoke to was such an angel and blessing to me. Although they could not provide their service to me because they were extremely busy, they referred 4 other competitors that could assist. She even took the time to do some research for me to help resolve this problem for my seller. Such a GOD SEND! Thank you soooooo much for the time you took to do some research and shed light on my problem. If there was a 6th star I would give them a 6