We purchased a home with a huge backyard and so much potential -- but it was completely overgrown, and it was hard to envision what could truly be done with the space. From the moment I reached out to Pat, we connected right away. He is incredibly knowledgeable about landscape design, layout, and all things plants. He really helped us see what was possible. Pat then introduced us to Ricardo, who is the expert in hardscape, mechanical work, and overall execution. Ricardo and his team worked tirelessly to demo our backyard. Once it was cleared, we finally saw how much usable space we truly had -- and we even uncovered a view! We were so pleased with the entire process -- from design to execution -- and absolutely love the end result. Working with Pat and Ricardo was seamless, professional, and collaborative. We're already looking forward to having them transform our front yard next. We highly recommend Universal Pavers for anyone looking to reimagine their outdoor space! read more

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We started off by calling for an estimate. Pat came over and reviewed our design plans, listened to our concerns, shared many great suggestions, and then gave us a reasonable quote for our backyard project. His knowledge of plants is extensive, and he also helped us with many practical design elements. Ricardo and his crew worked very hard in transforming our yard. They put in a drainage and irrigation system, a PVC deck with lighting, paver patios, artificial grass, and a variety of plants. His attention to detail and getting things right even when it added to his labor and material costs was appreciated. The quote was more reasonable than 2 other quotes and there were no "surprise and add-on costs." We are very happy with the high quality of the work, the affordable cost, and the beautiful result of the project and highly recommend Pat & Ricardo with Universal. read more

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Pat and Ricardo helped us transform our yard from weeds and dirt to a fantastic garden with a play area for our daughter. The team demoed our weeds and added both irrigation and electrical for lighting in both the front and back yard. Pat is very knowledgeable of plants and helped us select plants for each section of our yard. Ricardo and his team were prompt each day and very efficient. Overall, we are very pleased with their work. read more

We had a great experience with Universal Pavers for a job that included replacement of a patio and a significant fix for our front porch walkway and the landing at the top of our front steps. Pat, who did the initial assessment, clearly knows his stuff. And Ricardo, who managed the work, is extremely professional, knowledgeable, friendly, prompt, and responsive. And Ricardo's crew is nothing short of outstanding. We couldn't have been more pleased with the beautiful results. Know that you might have to wait a while to get on their schedule though; they are popular, and I can see why. read more

Great quality work and staff was professional. They kept me informed throughout the process and answered all my questions. I highly recommend this company read more

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I can't begin to describe what a fantastic job they did. Pat was realistic and helpful in planning our paver job around the pool and ultimately around the house and the driveway. Francisco and his crew were expert at their work. The most wonderful part was not only did they communicate, but the attention to detail with corners, gates, drains, sprinklers. They took it all into account and it was much appreciated. The estimate was true, the timeline was correct. They were working in tandem with a pool company doing other work on the pool. Universal Pavers danced circles around them as far as timing and communication. It was really outstanding. read more

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We hired Universal Pavers to tear out a deck and replace it with a paver patio and some landscaping. Pat and Ricardo make a great team. Pat was the most confident and communicative of the quotes that we got (and price wise, was right in line with the others) - we weren't sure exactly what the ground was like under the deck, so there was a bit of guessing. Pat was clear that things may change once the deck came out, but he knew what the rough possibilities were and how to handle them. He also communicated up front what he was thinking about with design, drainage, and utility factors. He has a knack for aesthetics and it's important to him that things turn out looking great - and they did! Ricardo and his crew were equally communicative as the project moved along, bringing us into each decision and having solid recommendations. We love our new patio! read more

We were looking for getting retaining walls, Pavers and artificial turf installed for our backyard. I was recommended Universal Pavers through one of the major landscaping material suppliers. I contacted them and Patt was quick to respond to my query. He came in for an estimate and from get go was thorough and patiently listened to what we wanted. His suggestions were also valuable as they were aimed at solving some of the long time issues we had with drainage, gophers etc. He was never upselling anything and on the opposite was discussing with us the pros and cons of each item and the possible way of doing the project. Based on the expertise and the extremely competitive estimate that Patt provided, we decided to go ahead with Universal Pavers. Ricardo is contractor and he leads the team in the project development. I can't stress and thank enough on how hardworking, prompt, and professional the team was. They made such a huge project a breeze for us. I loved how everything was so detail oriented and thus the end result was amazing. The team made sure that the work was done to the ICPI standards and work ethics were spot on. They were polite and knowledgable in the craft. I would definitely recommend them to any one looking for hardscaping. Universal pavers in a local family owned company with good work ethics . read more

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We recently hired Universal Pavers and Landscaping to widen our driveway and install landscaping, and we are extremely happy with the outcome! Pat, Ricardo, and the team were prompt, hardworking, and dedicated. They beautifully mixed two different colored pavers and corner stones were cut and laid out with great craftsmanship. For landscaping, Pat is highly knowledgeable and gave us his recommendations based on our preferences. The entire process from initial consultation to completion was seamless. Communication throughout was easy and we had all our questions and concerns addressed in a timely manner. We highly recommend Pat and Ricardo for anyone looking for high quality work. They truly delivered! read more

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I can't stop looking from my windows at my newly installed pavers and artificial turf. The neighbors might be thinking I'm looking at them. Move into a new place in Oakley and did not have an idea what to design. At first I wanted to do pavers on everything from the backyard and sides. Pat and Ricardo suggested to do portion of the backyard with pavers, turf, and mulch with plants. Satisfied with their input, they saved me a bit on budget and overall backyard appeal. Showed me different types of turf and pavers, if you have something you want to use no problem they will work with you on your favorite design materials. Very happy and satisfied with the finished product. So glad my brother-in law suggest Universal so I am recommending them to you! If you don't have any backyard ideas let Pat and Ricardo's team work with you on your next project. read more

We hired Universal Pavers to replace a flagstone patio with pavers, create a new patio on the side yard, and repurpose the old flagstone into walkways. The work they did is beautiful, the quality is fantastic. They were a pleasure to have around the house and they did a great job of cleaning up when the job was done. Pat helped us put our ideas into a workable plan. Ricardo kept me apprized of the work his team was doing on a regular basis and answered all our questions. For the amount of work they did and the quality of the work, we were very pleased with the cost of the project. We had no surprises. I'd highly recommend them. read more

After receiving multiple bids from various companies to have our driveway redone with pavers we decided to hire Universal Pavers to do the project. We are so happy we did! It was a pleasure from the start. We received a prompt reply from Patrick who talked us through the process, gave us design ideas, and guided us along the way. Ricardo and his team arrived on the day arranged. It was so fun to see the project come together. It turned out even better than we imagined. The quality of work is wonderful, and the professionalism Ricardo displayed was great. In addition, we had the driveway widened, a DG ( aggregate) area put in, sprinkler work redone, and did laid. It all looks so good. I highly recommend Universal Pavers. read more

This is a peer review. I have know and worked with Ricardo on several jobs over the past 4+ years and have found him to be easy to work with, professional and always delivers high quality craftsmanship. I have recommended him to family and friends on numerous occasions and he always delivers superior results. read more

I had the privilege of working with Ricardo and his experienced team to landscape both of my side yards. Ricardo was patient and listened carefully to what we wanted to achieve. He and his staff were professional and took care of all the details. Ricardo took ownership of the project and worked hard to make it a success. My wife and I are very happy with the final outcome and highly recommend Ricardo to anyone looking for landscaping services. read more

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Pat and Ricardo are an excellent team. We had a paver patio, landing and and new sod put in. We met Pat for an initial estimate for pavers and spent a good deal of time discussing potential layout and design. He is respectful to his clients and an easy communicator. Pat's recommendation on style and color was on point. He is easily accessible for any questions, gives excellent direction on what to look for in material and is available from beginning to end of the project. Ditto for Ricardo who has an excellent team who work w/him. Ricardo is an artisan of his craft. We loved how passionate he was about our project and went above and beyond with mitigation issues he came across. This project is only Phase 1 of our BY renovation. All this to say our backyard paver patio, landing and sod install is beautiful. Next step. Retaining wall, stairs and hill lighting. Mg read more

Very highly recommend Landscape Designer, Patrick Hannan and his excellent crew led by Ricardo. We are beyond thrilled with the incredible job they did. They completely transformed our landscaping, irrigation and lighting. It is spectacular. They are punctual, professional and very nice people. We are very grateful to them as they are such a talented, creative and skilled team. I would work with them again in a heartbeat. Great experience!!! read more

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This is a very well deserved but belated review. Ricardo and his team at Universal pavers did an amazing job this year on my front yard and they worked on the backyard a few years ago. They did such a great job on the backyard that I asked him and Pat to come back to do the front yard! They brought my vision on paper to real life. I wanted a mixture of hardscape, retaining wall, and plants that were easy maintenance. Ricardo the owner is very hands on and so easy to chat and work with. He's honest, easy to talk to, hardworking and has so many years of experience in not just hardscape but also plants and gardening. Like any project we came across hiccups during the process because things aren't perfect from paper to real life. I appreciated his thoughtfulness and the suggestions on how to overcome those obstacles and still get the vision I wanted. You can tell he truly enjoys what he does as he stands behind his work! read more

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Ricardo and his team did an amazing job with our landscaping and the neighbors can confirm that! We waited quite some time to do this project and the referral to Ricardo was much appreciated. With any projects there are hurdles but Ricardo made sure we worked through them timely and he more importantly made sure we were happy. We knew what we wanted and Universal pavers made it come to reality! Overall the customer service we got along with the experience from Ricardo and Pat made everything come together. Thank you again! read more

Ricardo is very customer oriented. He listens to what you want and then makes it happen. He is very pleasant to interact with. I highly recommend him for hardscape / landscaping needs and I will definitely be using him again in future. read more

Super happy with the job. Professional and very receptive to my ideas and changes as work progressed. Highly recommend them. Affordable as well!! read more

Ricardo did a great job adding pavers under our pergolas. I didn't want the path between two pergolas but Ricardo insisted and I'm glad he did. He as a professional has a better vision than I do so listen to his suggestions. I love when pros push back on my ideas. They know what they are doing and I appreciate that they care for the best outcome. It's best for both of us. He didn't make outrageous suggestions just little add ons that made world of a difference when it was all done. The job was completed in time (I requested it to be done before Thanksgiving). They did good job cleaning after too. The price was reasonable and communication was excellent. Would definitely hire them again. read more

I've been using Universal Pavers for every hard and landscaping need in my house and rental properties for over 10 years. I like the way they make me feel when talking about a new project , Ricardo the owner, is a very nice and knowledgeable and trustworthy guy in this matters. read more