General contractor · Costa Mesa, CA · reviewed since 2025
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%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not 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.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 17 stucco contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 94%
5.0★★★★★65 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.
Google reviewers rate Papaya Construction Group five stars based on sixty-five reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently describe kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor remodels, highlighting punctual crews, clear communication, and high-quality craftsmanship. Recurring themes include the company's ability to handle minor issues quickly and meet promised timelines, such as completing projects in under two weeks. No low-star reviews were provided to identify specific criticisms.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 65 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 65 Google reviews (65 with written comments, 39 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 29, 2026.
Service: Stucco Contractor serving Costa Mesa, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
Score profile vs other stucco contractors
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 value; weakest: reliability.
Papaya Construction GroupStucco 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.Papaya Construction Group: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.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.Papaya Construction Group: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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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.Papaya Construction Group: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Papaya Construction Group: 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: 72.–
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Star ratings
65 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars65100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 65 written reviews
100%praise
Praise238100%
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 price3585%
Reasonable615%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Communication5121%
Staff & attitude4318%
Would recommend4318%
Quality & results3716%
Speed & response3113%
Honesty & trust2812%
Price & value52%
What customers talk about
We read 65 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Communication was easy, the crew was professional, and the project came out great.”
“Especially Ron and Ben, they were very communicative, nice, and really took care of us throughout the whole process.”
“Highly recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their backyard!”
“Papaya Construction Group did an amazing job on our living area.”
“A couple small things came up through the project but they handled everything quickly.”
“To be honest, I never thought I'm gonna do this project.”
“Good price, service was on point, communication 10/10, great people!”
People customers mention
Ben9 reviews
Ron6 reviews
Beach3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Papaya Construction Group for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Kenthscc3 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 weeks ago★★★★★
Really happy with Papaya Construction Group. Communication was easy, the crew was professional, and the project came out great.
A couple small things came up through the project but they handled everything quickly. Would definitely use them again.
Great priceWalkway landscapingConcrete masonryHome renovations
Dania3 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★★★★★
Papaya were absolutely amazing, from the very beginning they were with us every step of the way. They did our kitchen in less than two weeks.
Thank you papaya!
Home renovations
MLocal Guide · 26 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★★★★★
To be honest, I never thought I'm gonna do this project.
When Papaya came through I knew those guys reliable.
Quality of work is so good. My wife is so happy. Never seen her like that before.
Super recommended!!!
Great priceLandscape design construction
UUrapa1 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Thank you Papaya for remodeling our kithchen, Ben and Ron were awesome, thank you guys, we would love to do our backyard as well.
Reasonable priceRoad constructionConcrete Construction
Yarin17 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★★★★★
Papaya did a great job in our kitchen. Always on time, thorough, good communication, and you can trust them, we literally gave them key for our home.
We love that!!
Great price
OOscar3 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Papaya Construction Group did an amazing job on our living area. Especially Ron and Ben, they were very communicative, nice, and really took care of us throughout the whole process. Everything came out better then we expected and we’re really happy with the final result. Would definitely recommend them!!!
Reasonable priceHome renovationsConcrete workConcrete Construction
Really happy with Papaya Construction Group. Communication was easy, the crew was professional, and the project came out great.
A couple small things came up through the project but they handled everything quickly. Would definitely use them again.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Walkway landscaping, Concrete masonry, Home renovations
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you Kenth, that’s much appreciated!
We look forward for the next project.
Dania Rangel3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dania has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Papaya were absolutely amazing, from the very beginning they were with us every step of the way. They did our kitchen in less than two weeks.
Thank you papaya!
Services: Home renovations
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Dania, much appreciated, looking forward to next project!
M DLocal Guide · 26 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
To be honest, I never thought I'm gonna do this project.
When Papaya came through I knew those guys reliable.
Quality of work is so good. My wife is so happy. Never seen her like that before.
Super recommended!!!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Landscape design construction
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Mohammad it was great working with you, looking forward for the next project.
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Urapa Angsawothai1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Urapa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Papaya did a great job in our kitchen. Always on time, thorough, good communication, and you can trust them, we literally gave them key for our home.
We love that!!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Yarin, it was a pleasure serving you, you were great from the very beginning.
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Oscar Lopez3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Oscar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Papaya Construction Group did an amazing job on our living area. Especially Ron and Ben, they were very communicative, nice, and really took care of us throughout the whole process. Everything came out better then we expected and we’re really happy with the final result. Would definitely recommend them!!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Home renovations, Concrete work, Concrete Construction
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the support Oscar, thank you for the kind words!
Jair Sanvicente1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jair has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We came from Laguna Hills and hired Papaya Construction Group to remodel the office in our home. In less than a couple of weeks, they completely transformed the space into a brand new home office.
We’re really happy with the results and can’t wait to have them remodel our master bathroom next. Highly reccomend them. The whole experience was great!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Home renovations
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you for the kind words Jair! Can’t wait for the next project!
Ran Sayag2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ran has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Papaya Construction Group did an amazing job transforming my backyard. The team was professional, reliable, and paid great attention to every detail. The whole process was smooth, and the final result looks even better than I expected. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their backyard!
Ran Sayag
San Clemente
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Concrete masonry
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Ran, your words are so kind.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Almog CohenLocal Guide · 110 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Almog has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Really happy with the retaining wall they built for us. The crew was professional, showed up on time, and the final result looks great and feels very solid. Everything was done clean and we are very satisfed with the work.
Jesica
Irvine
