Hayward Day Labor Center

I just had Ruis help me move some furniture. He was attentive, hard-​working, and helpful. The staff at the center were kind to us both and knew him from classes at the adult school. I was impressed. They asked $ 18 an hour for him. I ended up paying a tip because he made the work go so easily. That may seem a bit steep, but it’s the Bay Area. I’d just call it a decent wage.

The thing about this Day Labor place is that they will correct any bad experience or make it up to you if something goes amiss. They take complaints very seriously and the staff is amazing with customer service and follow up.
I’ve used them for yard clean up on two different occasions. The first time I felt like I was overcharged and they didn’t complete the tree trimming to my request. Gabriel made it up to me however and sent a second crew at no charge to correct it.
The second time was pretty flawless. The crew worked all day under the hot sun and completed the job to my request. The workers were eager, willing, reliable and have their own tools too. I have more work on this property and they can count on hearing from me again in the future to get more done. Keep it up!

I wish I could give zero stars. This review is not for the Labor Center, but more for the horrible experience I had with the labor (Antonio) who I hired through the center for some backyard work. The guy arrived at 9:15am, (later complained that he arrived at 8:50am outside the house, but rang the bell at 9:15am, so time started at 8:50am). We had agreed on a set hourly rate, but at the end of the shift, he asked for $ 250 more to take way all the soil in his truck. At no time did he mention that he will be charging us for hauling it away. When we refused to pay, he said that his time is up, and so he will have to dump the soil in our front yard. I ended the day short $ 80, with a heap of soil in the front yard and barely any work done in the backyard.
The only reason I am giving 1 star is because the center called me and apologized for this person’s behavior. I suggest it is better to go with a «company» where you can lodge complaints and they can take some corrective action. At the Day Labor Center, they don’t have any «skin in the game», except to apologize, but there is no recourse. I will be very hesitant to try them again.

I was faced with an impossible task of cleaning, landscaping, and handywork on a house that needed to be done in a week, while I was also working full time. Carla and America reviewed my email request, and within a day assembled a crew to help me. The workers were all very professional, and came prepared for the job. Everything was done to my high standards. Ontop of that the price for the work was within my budget. If you live anywhere in the east bay and are facing a project that looks too big to handle, give the day labor center a call.

I feel like I’ve found one of the best treasures in the Bay Area. I’ve always dealt with America on the phone and she is courteous and always returns calls and follows through. Juan and Francisco went to Home Depot with me and helped me get the supplies, and they built me a beautiful fence, replaced my termite ridden raised flower bed, fixed a lot of stuff around my new house, and then they helped me move on a day when I was crabby and demanding. I have had my windows washed, and cleared the «honey do» list at my house. Francisco came back and coated the new fence after it seasoned.
The laborers are always polite, clean, professional, honest and hard-​working. The office is helpful and obviously supportive of the guys. I think they have a tool lending library too, because if I make the job clear ahead of time, they bring the tools.
This weekend my niece moved from Redwood City to this side of the Bay. We got Home Depot guys in Redwood City. They promised to work for $ 15 an hour and then demanded more once they were at the job site (This is a common gambit with the Home Depot guys). When we paid them well over asking they then tried to bully my niece into paying more. Home Depot guys are not dependable. They were scam artists. Remember, this paragraph is about the Home Depot guys, not Hayward Day Labor Center guys.
I had arranged to call the guys from Hayward Day Labor Center when we left Redwood City, so they could do the move into her new home on this side of the bay. Juan and Alejandro were waiting when we arrived, they helped us position the truck, and did a fabulous job. They helped with whatever they were asked to do and there was no question about the agreed $ 15/​hour. They worked their a**es off! All of us were so impressed with these guys, especially when compared with the Home Depot sleaze-​bags on the Redwood City side!
I speak very little Spanish. If you make it clear to the office that you don’t speak a word of Spanish, they will send you guys that speak enough English. And aren’t we all looking to save what we can when everything is so expensive? This group has always returned my calls and never let me down. I have used the service many, many times. They have always charged $ 15/​hour with a 4 hour minimum. No complaints, no money problems. They do need to be paid cash and I always tip.
I can’t understand the complaints. I do expect a different level of reliability from my $ 85/​hour contractor than I do from these guys. But these guys are working way harder than I can, and doing stuff for me that I can’t do, and for a price I can afford. I am willing to have the kind of patience with them that I hope they have with me. There is a bit of a language barrier that can be overcome with some patience and good humor and human-​kindness.
I have used this service over and over and will continue to do so, with gratitude!

Emailed and called them, but never heard back. Unless you speak fluent Spanish or a contractor that are looking for cheap labor, this place is probably not for you.

My wife and I recently used their services to contract a cement & land scaping person and we we’re pleasantly surprised. The gentlemen were knowledgable, honest and reasonable.
I would definitely utilize their services in the future and would recommend anyone looking to complete a construction project to call the center.

This organization sent me 2 skilled tilers. I’m so happy with the tile work, my kitchen floor came out so beautiful, it’s the best part of the kitchen I love! Very humble, respectful, curteous and professional individuals, I would use this wonderful organization again!

Whenever we need an extra hand or two for home projects, we get help from these folks. Projects ranging from landscaping, weeding, home repair to just about any handiwork needed. The workers are friendly and hard-​working. It helps to speak/​understand Spanish but not always necessary plus they will work within your budget. Will definitely use this organization again.