Concrete contractor · Oakdale, CA · reviewed since 2023
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 8 concrete contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
5.0★★★★★55 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Greater Valley Concrete holds a 5/5 rating from 55 Google reviews, with the owner responding to 76% of them. Customers frequently describe the company as a family operation that handles concrete patios, driveways, landscaping, and fencing. Reviewers consistently highlight punctuality, clear communication, professional workmanship, and fair pricing, noting that the crew often arrives on time and delivers projects within budget. No common criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which are all five-star reviews.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 55 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 55 Google reviews (53 with written comments, 17 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 76% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: value.
Greater Valley ConcreteConcrete Contractors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Greater Valley Concrete: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
100
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Greater Valley Concrete: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Greater Valley Concrete: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
99
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Greater Valley Concrete: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Greater Valley Concrete: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 69.–
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Star ratings
55 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars55100%
4 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 53 written reviews
100%praise
Praise170100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price00%
Reasonable4100%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results3621%
Staff & attitude3521%
Would recommend3521%
Speed & response2012%
Communication1911%
Price & value148%
Honesty & trust116%
What customers talk about
We read 53 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Beyond that, the communication throughout was consistent, the professionalism was top-notch, and the skill showed in every detail.”
“…to actually fix it rather than let it compound down the road — that kind of judgment call is rare and says a lot about how they approach the work.…”
“We also paid for their on-site consultation, and I would definitely recommend it.”
“…they noticed existing drainage issues on the property and flagged it right away instead of just building over the problem.…”
“We received several estimates and Greater Valley wasn’t the cheapest bid, but their professionalism, communication, and knowledge immediately stood out.”
“The quality of the installation and the finished driveway made the additional cost completely worth it.”
“The crew was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to the details throughout the entire project.”
People customers mention
Saul6 reviews
Stockton3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Greater Valley Concrete for 5 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DD3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Satisfied! Juan and William and the rest of the crew completed my 20’ x 25’ concrete patio in 5 days. Great quality workmanship throughout the project. Will certainly hire them again for my next project.
Reasonable priceService not listed
BBrian1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
The crew from Greater Valley Concrete was fantastic and I could not give them higher praise for the caliber of work that they did in our backyard landscaping project. They took our initial vision and fleshed it out with great ideas, turning loose ideation into a concrete (lol) outcome.
They explained everything…
SStar4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
We had a custom redwood fence and two gates installed in Stockton, and the quality exceeded our expectations. The crew was professional, showed up on time, and paid close attention to every detail. The fence is sturdy, perfectly straight, and the gates open and close smoothly. If you’re looking for redwood fence…
Aandrew3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Very professional, in and out quick and did an amazing job I recommend very highly.
Reasonable price
FFelisha4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
We would highly recommend Greater Valley Concrete. We called them last minute to help us dig a hole and remove the dirt so we could build a shed in our backyard. They arrived on time as they promised. Even when the location where they were working wasn't going to allow them to use their equipment, they were flexible…
KKing_vino174 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
recently had Greater Valley Concrete complete a concrete and paver project in my backyard, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire process. They communicated well, showed up on time, and delivered exactly what they…
Saul and the Greater Valley Concrete team transformed our backyard — driveway extension, walkways, patio, artificial turf, and a retaining wall — and the results speak for themselves. It's a family operation (Saul working alongside his dad, brother, and uncle), and you could tell in the way they worked together and took pride in the project.
What really set them apart: partway through, they noticed existing drainage issues on the property and flagged it right away instead of just building over the problem. They adjusted the plan to actually fix it rather than let it compound down the road — that kind of judgment call is rare and says a lot about how they approach the work.
Beyond that, the communication throughout was consistent, the professionalism was top-notch, and the skill showed in every detail. The presentation during the estimate process gave a real vision for the space, and they delivered on it. Highly recommend.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Concrete footings, Driveway installation, Retaining walls, Concrete sidewalk building
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Dan, for the fantastic review and for trusting Saul and the Greater Valley Concrete team with your project. We're proud to be a family-run crew and glad our team's attention to the drainage issue and willingness to adjust the plan made a difference. It's great to hear the estimate presentation, communication, professionalism, and workmanship all met your expectations. We appreciate the high recommendation and hope you enjoy the new outdoor space for years to come.
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D C3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Satisfied! Juan and William and the rest of the crew completed my 20’ x 25’ concrete patio in 5 days. Great quality workmanship throughout the project. Will certainly hire them again for my next project.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, D C — we’re thrilled you’re satisfied. Juan, William, and the crew appreciate your kind words about the 20' x 25' patio and the workmanship. We look forward to helping with your next project. If you need anything in the meantime, please reach out.
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Manuel Alvarez7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Manuel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Huge thank you to owner Saul Vera and his dad for the outstanding work on our backyard slab. From the first look at the prep to the finished pour, this was professional, family-run craftsmanship the whole way.
The prep photo says it all: tight wooden forms, a solid gravel base, and a properly laid rebar/mesh grid across the entire pad. That’s the kind of foundation work that lasts. Then they poured and finished a large, clean slab with well-placed control joints and a consistent surface. Walking the finished work in the video, the edges are sharp against the forms, the joints are straight, and the overall look is exactly what we wanted.
Saul and his dad treated this like it was their own yard. They showed up, did the job right, and delivered a slab we’re proud of. If you’re in Stockton or anywhere in the Central Valley and need concrete done correctly, call Greater Valley Concrete. Highly recommend.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Concrete footings
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Manuel, for the wonderful review and for recognizing Saul and his dad’s craftsmanship on your backyard slab. We’re glad the prep, rebar, control joints, and finish met your expectations and that the slab looks and performs the way you wanted. We appreciate you recommending Greater Valley Concrete to Stockton and Central Valley neighbors. If you need any future concrete work or maintenance, we’d be honored to help.
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Yeraldin Cisneros3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Yeraldin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired Greater Valley Concrete to install a new paver driveway, and we’re extremely happy with our decision. We received several estimates and Greater Valley wasn’t the cheapest bid, but their professionalism, communication, and knowledge immediately stood out.
We also paid for their on-site consultation, and I would definitely recommend it. They took the time to come out, look at the property, discuss what we wanted, explain the installation process, and answer our questions before we committed to the project. It gave us a lot more confidence knowing exactly what we were paying for and how the work would be done.
Throughout the project, the crew was professional, organized, and paid close attention to the details. The quality of the installation and the finished driveway made the additional cost completely worth it.
We’re glad we chose based on quality and professionalism instead of simply going with the cheapest bid. Our paver driveway came out beautiful, and we would highly recommend Greater Valley Concrete and their consultation service to anyone considering a paver project.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the detailed review and for choosing Greater Valley Concrete. We’re thrilled the on-site consultation, clear communication, and our crew’s attention to detail gave you confidence and resulted in a beautiful paver driveway. We truly appreciate you recognizing the value of quality over the lowest bid and for recommending our services. Please reach out anytime for future projects or to refer friends and family.
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Brian Wong1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Brian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The crew from Greater Valley Concrete was fantastic and I could not give them higher praise for the caliber of work that they did in our backyard landscaping project. They took our initial vision and fleshed it out with great ideas, turning loose ideation into a concrete (lol) outcome.
They explained everything along the way, embodying an educational approach to explain each component of our project. I appreciated their ability to share recommendations, offer multiple selections, and work with care.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you, Brian, for the wonderful review and for trusting Greater Valley Concrete with your backyard landscaping project. We're thrilled our crew could bring your vision to life and that our explanations, recommendations, and material selections were helpful. Your appreciation of our educational approach and attention to detail means a lot to the team. Please reach out anytime if you need anything else or have future projects.
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Alvino Ramirez2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alvino has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired Greater Valley Concrete for a complete backyard landscaping project in Manteca, CA, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. They installed artificial turf, pavers, a custom water feature, new plants, and decorative boulders, completely transforming our backyard into a beautiful outdoor space.
From start to finish, the communication was great. The crew was professional, reliable, and paid close attention to the details throughout the entire project. They kept everything organized, answered our questions, and made sure we were completely satisfied with the finished work.
The quality and workmanship really show in the final result, and the backyard came out even better than we expected. We would highly recommend Greater Valley Concrete to anyone in Manteca or the Central Valley looking for a professional landscaping, artificial turf, or paver contractor. We would definitely hire them again for future outdoor projects!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you, Alvino, for the wonderful review and for trusting Greater Valley Concrete with your Manteca backyard project. We’re thrilled the turf, pavers, water feature, plants, and boulders exceeded your expectations and that our team’s communication and attention to detail made the process smooth. Your recommendation means a lot to our crew and to homeowners across the Central Valley. We look forward to working with you again on future outdoor projects.
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Star Amos4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Star has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a custom redwood fence and two gates installed in Stockton, and the quality exceeded our expectations. The crew was professional, showed up on time, and paid close attention to every detail. The fence is sturdy, perfectly straight, and the gates open and close smoothly. If you’re looking for redwood fence installation, wood fence replacement, custom gates, or a reliable fencing contractor in Stockton, I highly recommend this company. Great communication, quality craftsmanship, and a beautiful finished product.
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andrew strootman3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews andrew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We would highly recommend Greater Valley Concrete. We called them last minute to help us dig a hole and remove the dirt so we could build a shed in our backyard. They arrived on time as they promised. Even when the location where they were working wasn't going to allow them to use their equipment, they were flexible and dug the hole and removed the dirt by hand and didn't change the overall cost. They are trustworthy and we will definitely be calling them in the future for any other work we need.
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King_vino174 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews King_vino17 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
recently had Greater Valley Concrete complete a concrete and paver project in my backyard, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid close attention to detail throughout the entire process. They communicated well, showed up on time, and delivered exactly what they promised. The finished patio and paver work completely transformed my backyard and looks amazing. I highly recommend Greater Valley Concrete to anyone looking for quality concrete or paver work. Great experience from start to finish!”
