Outdoor Kitchen

  We worked with Anselmo and the AG team on a complete redesign of our backyard, including demolition of the existing set up: old decks, loose bricks, outdated pergola, overrun vegetation,... read more and out of code concrete steps. The team worked with the designs we had drawn up with a different contractor, worked them exactly to the specifications we had but Anselmo also talked through other ideas, gave us options on if we did it this way or that way, while never pressuring us one way or the other.

The teams he has are dedicated to specific parts of the job, the demo crew was always early, they start at 7am, very friendly, easy going, they would make faces and dance when they saw our young children interested in what they were doing.

The construction and gardening/landscape teams were also very punctual, the only delay we had was for custom wood beams we needed to be made, which was delayed because of a 3rd party contractor and really no ones fault outside of simple economics and supply and demand.

Electrician and Fence work was subcontracted through Anselmo, we wanted him to essentially be the GC on the project for us, which he happily did. Both contractors were also great, easy going, talked through ideas/pricing, gave recommendations but never pushed.

Ultimately Anselmo and the team are top notch, experienced and reliable professionals. The pricing was established before the contract was signed and stuck do. Any change order that we made was discussed in detail and done because we wanted to add something: lights, outdoor speakers, etc.

You won't go wrong with this team, period. Highly
Recommend and we can't wait to use them again for part 2 of the backyard remodel.

  AG & Associates remodeled both my front and back yards in the spring and we have been thoroughly enjoying both spaces this past summer. I am extremely pleased with... read more their craftsmanship, quality of work, and attention to detail. Their crews are experienced, friendly, and thorough and did a great job of communicating the work being done at each stage of the project. I enthusiastically recommend them for anyone looking to beautify their home.

I started working with their designer to draft detailed plans that captured my vision for each area. He has decades of experience and provided excellent advice on landscaping, hardscape materials, and city ordinances. He showed me completed projects of his other clients and recommended trusted vendors and brands.

After the plans were completed and materials selected, AG began the removal of all the existing concrete and landscaping. Next, the drainage was installed and grading completed. The crews worked fast and completed this phase smoothly.

I was also working with two other contractors to refinish my existing pool and install an adjustable, louvred patio cover and we all worked together to coordinate efforts and ensure proper execution. The pavers and the hardscape in the front yard were completed first with only the landscaping remaining. The pavers, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, patio cover, and pool refinishing were all done next. Finally, the landscaping in the front and back were completed.

After living with the yard for a few months, I am very pleased with the all of the design elements and construction details that were chosen. For example, we decided to install the hot tub in a sunken concrete vault with drainage for easy entry/exit and we are very happy with it. Also, the craftsmanship and high quality of work on the outdoor kitchen and fireplace shine through every time I use them.

My family and I couldn't be happier with our new front and back yards and we are looking forward to making memories in them for many years to come.

  I'm a little late to be leaving this review (April 27) but Anselmo and his crew were amazing. I got a pretty accurate estimate just from emailing Anselmo and when... read more I was going on a vacation, he saved my place in line so when I got back, the project started rather quickly. I wanted a relatively small patch of grass (Approx. 320 sqft) turned into a driveway. Most of the contractors I spoke with either had minimal charges or were telling me pavers would be cheaper over concrete. Ultimately, I went with AG & Associates because I've seen the quality work they did for my grandma and they offered a competitive price compared to the other contractors. It took them a day to demo and prep the old lawn and another day to lay out the rebar and fill in with concrete. The crew was courteous and clean up after themselves and did a fantastic job getting the new driveway installed. It looks great and is holding up nicely.

  We saw their work at our neighbors home. They came in with a very reasonable quote and we awarded them the project. We were very pleased throughout the project with... read more their employees and craftmanship. The project was completed on time and they did a remarkable job. Please use this company!!

  It's taken a year for me to get this review online. We discussed the pros and cons of replacing the concrete with the same plain concrete, discussed stamped concrete,... read more and pavers with Anselmo. We thought he was very objective with his thoughts on the pros and cons of the options. We chose pavers.

We are very, very happy with our pavers on the driveway. A year later, we are still getting compliments on how nice the driveway looks.

Yes, it took a while for the work to begin. Jackhammering up the old concrete is noisy and annoyed our neighbors (but squirrels annoy them too). The waiting and the noise were worth the end result.

We were treated very professionally. We have nothing but high praise for the work that was done.

  I hired AG to demo and replace my cement garage floor and to repair some pavers on my walkway and porch. I had damage from redwood tree roots. ... read more They did a very professional job. Replacing a garage floor has to be done correctly to prevent and more damage from future tree roots. They layed the rebared and dowled it into the foundation. They removed all the roots.
We had a miscommunication on the type of sand to be used on the pavers and they came back and corrected it quickly.
I was very satisfied.

  The things you look for in a landscape contractor are quality of work and materials, a fair price, and reliable honest communication. AG & Associates checks all the boxes. They... read more recently completed a new backyard for us, involving hardscape (Connecticut blue flagstone), a new lawn, and lighting. The work was outstanding. Tony, the crew chief on the stone installation, is a true artist. The price for the work was fair and reasonable. Even though we had to ask for some additional sprinklers moved and re-installed, there was no request for additional fees. And Anselmo, the owner of the company, was always prompt, available, responsive, and honest in his dealings with us. We recommend AG and Associates very highly!

  Anselmo and his crew have done 2 hardscape jobs for us (aggregate and brick to match existing driveway and walkway). We were satisfied with the results and found the price... read more reasonable. They worked hard, showed up on time, and cleaned up after job completion. We would definitely use them again.

  We love our San Ramon backyard. Its simple, but clean and well done. Anselmo and his crew did a terrific job. What I appreciated most is... read more the fact that both set-up (demolition) (Abel) and finish (Tony) crews were experienced, courteous and knew what they were doing. They have been with the company for more than 15 or 20 years. Everyone on the crew was helpful and everyone wore masks respecting the current climate in the country, something we really appreciated. The crews were there every day promptly at 7:00 to start work. They continued to work until the project was complete.

I was so happy that we were able to work with Anselmo. He helped coordinate gas line, irrigation, relocation of AC where most of the 8+companies we called required those components to be dealt with separately. If you know projects, doing those separately creates delays.

  Hello I am a contractor myself bills industrial projects, and Salmo and his crew were incredible, good quality on time reasonably priced and stopped at nothing to make a good... read more project. As an industrial contractor I really appreciate the quality of his work. Check out these pictures

  We hired AG& Associates to completely redo our front yard including stained/stamped concrete driveway, path and steps. They also installed a large retaining wall and full landscaping. The team was... read more professional, patient and flexible when changes arose. Anselmo was very responsive and our foreman, Abel was fantastic! The final product was exceptional and we are very happy with our new front yard. I recommend them and would use them again.

  We hired AG& Associates to install pavers in our driveway and flagstone. The service was great and well done. The team was professional, managed my expectations through the process and... read more ensured I was happy with the result. The finished product was extremely well done. The work was definitely an investment. It was well worth it when everything was done.

  We had our front yard door steps paved with brick by this company. The owner came out and gave us a competitive bid and was very professional. He wore a... read more mask and he emailed an estimate within a few days. His crew was exceptional and the job went very well. They were very clean and experienced. We love the steps now. We are very pleased and will use them again.

  Awesome work!! Great crew. These guys know what they are doing. They were on time, on budget and there were no excuses ever. We love working with Anselmo and his... read more entire crew. They know what they are doing. I have referred them to 2 other friends and family. Competitive pricing and great service. They love what they do and for as long as they have been around they still take care of you the customer to make sure you are happy!

  Anselmo did our backyard project, which included a full kitchen, bar, and concrete patio. He was great to work with and delivered a high quality product. The project requirements changed... read more as we went along and he was flexible in his approach to handle that. He was very responsive and made himself available for any discussions while we worked on it. At some point when I suggested some sub-optimal design ideas, he immediately pushed back and guided me to an outcome that was the right decision. I would recommend Anselmo for any of your projects.

  I had my driveway and side walkway recently replaced by AG & Associates.
I couldn't be happier with the job Anselmo and his workers did! Abel, the foreman... read more who was there every day and was my contact person, was very helpful with suggestions. When the time came to lay out the design of my driveway Abel was very patient with my many requests to see different patterns. The driveway looks great!
The new driveway and walkway tied into a previous job they did about 8 years ago. I thought they did a great job then and that is why after talking to many contractors I hired AG & Associates again.

  Anselmo is one of the good guys. I've done countless projects over the years with many different trades, and working with this crew, especially Tony (crew lead), over the last... read more several months has been one of the best experiences. I don't dish out praise like that often. As a physicist, I get very caught up in the technical details. This project was a multi-tier engineered retaining wall. I had done all the CAD work and pulled the permit. Anselmo understood what I wanted and (over)built it exactly to plans. The crew was courteous, punctual, and extremely hard-working. Communication with Anselmo was always prompt and professional. When I made small changes on the fly, Anselmo obliged without hesitation and seemed focused on getting the project done right--these requests were conveyed seamlessly to the crew. Finally, even though some stages involved considerably more labor than anticipated, Anselmo stuck to the original budget. This was a major project with which I had a lot of concerns since bad concrete work can be nearly impossible to remedy; I knew picking the right contractor was essential--I am very glad I found AG&associates.

  We are very happy with the work that AG & Associates did on our backyard. We had our old concrete pool deck demo'd, and had new two-color stamped concrete put... read more in. Anselmo was great at communicating with us. He came out in a timely manner to give us a quote, and was very responsive to every e-mail and phone call. He was present at every major step in the process, and he also made sure to let us know of any days his crew would not be able to make it out due to street closures, weather, etc.

His crew worked very diligently, showing up on time every morning. Our new patio and pool deck area is now a wonderful foundation to continue our backyard remodel. Thanks, AG & Associates!