If you want good cost, schedule, and performance, an excellent choice would be to check in with Mario Tobar at Action Landscape Contractor. We just purchased a new home in Riverside and needed to enhance our front yard and transform the completely bare backyard to something that we could enjoy after work and on weekends. We spent a few weeks drawing and revising our vision before seeking multiple bids. One contractor bid only to our plans with minimal questions, another came across as if we were just another job and he was doing us a favor, and then there was Action Landscape Contractor. Mario spent the time to understand our plans and desires by asking questions and only then in some cases suggesting some improvements. Although not always accepted, Mario's suggestions were always thoroughly discussed as to their pros and cons, sometimes improved upon, often accepted, and demonstrated an interactive partnership that supported a continued learning experience for us both throughout the job. Our job included the following services: 1. Standard grey brushed finished concrete to expand front driveway and walkways as well as create walkways, patio, stepping pads, and curbs in the backyard. 2. Colored and stamped concrete to create a beautiful "wood" deck for the backyard. 3. Install retaining wall using pre-cast concrete blocks along an entire side of the back yard. 4. Integrate with and expand our surface drainage system, required to maintain our home warranty by the builders. 5. Extend the natural gas lines to support two places for the BBQ as well as a fire pit on our new "wood" deck. 6. Install new irrigation lines and integrate with existing controller to support drip irrigation for plants and popup sprinklers for the lawn. 7. Expand water and electrical service to support hose bibs and electrical sockets in several places in the back yard. 8. Install new sod lawn. 9. Purchase and plant trees and plants. 10. Install weed cloth under wood chips, landscaping rock, and boulders. 11. Install aluminum patio cover with lights and fans. 12. Coordinating permits and inspections from both city and county. The inspector, a licensed contractor himself, complimented and thanked Mario for his work before telling me that such workmanship makes his job very easy. 13. Incorporating changes with ease when they arise. As an experienced DIY guy, who has used heavy equipment during landscaping, this job appeared to be big; however, Mario said considering his job portfolio, this was a straight forward medium sized effort. Action Landscape Contractor can handle your landscaping needs whether you have an existing plan or need one to be created. Call Mario to experience how landscaping is done right. read more

It has been a few weeks since Action Landscape finished the project in my backyard. However, the journey started a fews weeks prior when Mario came to my residence to take a look at the mess back there. I must admit, I had completely forgotten about the appointment and when he showed up on time, it was avery nice surprise. When we were in the backyard, he went right to work, measuring, and giving really good ideas and feedback. I explained to him that I wanted to make my yard look nice, but not break the bank. He came out with ideas that made sense and weren't over priced. We settled on what we thought it should look like and he was gone. He sent me an invoice with what it would cost and waited patiently until I responded with my numerous inquiries. After I accepted, he gave me a date. He didn't try to add things on, add additional charges and so forth. He was honest and completely direct in what he was going to do. Let me tell you, my yard was a mess, he not only cleaned it up, but, he gave it life. The experience I had when he and his crew were going back and forth was amazing. He was accommodating and he tried to stay out of your way. He was pleasant to work with and quite affable. Not only did he do his job, but, he was great to talk to. He came from Menifee to where I reside in San Jacinto. I would recommend him to any person I meet. The One thing that sticks out about him is his honesty. I had inquired about other jobs and he told me that it was a simple job and that it would be cheaper to do it myself. He gave me detailed ways to complete the job and the right people to go with for the cheapest price for quality material. He added things to the project that most would charge extra for. He did stuff because he knows it needs to get done. I have plenty of projects that will need to get done, his company will be the only I will consider. Thank you Mario, we love the yard and I hope this yelp! will bring on so much more business. read more

I recently purchased a new home and decided to go with Action Landscaping for our backyard (which was all dirt, as most new track homes are). Mario and his crew were great. Very responsive to our landscaping needs and wonderful to work with. Mario and his crew do it all; concrete, irrigation, electric lines, gas lines, planters, grass, etc. He and his crew were able to wire up my jacuzzi, as well as build a gazebo and shed I purchased from Costco. A great one stop shop for landscaping. Mario was very easy to reach and he would immediately return text messages or answer phone calls. Kept me very much in the loop during our landscaping process. I couldn't be happier with the way our backyard turned out, and many of the great ideas and designs came from Mario. I definitely recommend him and will continue to use Action Landscaping for future work! read more

We were referred to Mario from our patio cover guy. We had already had a few quotes to landscape our front and backyard and when we meet Mario he listened to what we wanted and also gave us great ideas as well... Not like the others.. And that is when we decided to go with him Mario and his crew were very professional and hard working. I loved how he would take the time out to ask if we were happy with the progress and also take time to get to know us on a personal level as well...our dog loves him! He did an amazing job and we have and will refer him to others. Thanks Mario and crew. We have definitely made a new friend! Thanks Kabel and Dawn Wallace read more

Working with Mario was so great! He was at my house within HOURS of first calling him to listen to what we needed/wanted. Within a few days, we had a quote that was very fair. And he was able to get started on the project in only 10 days! He and his staff were incredibly hard workers and it turned out so much better than we even imagined. He went above and beyond by coming a week later to re-set our sprinklers and brought a gardener with him to teach us how to take care of our new plants. I would recommend him to anyone for any project - big or small! read more

Recently had my front yard re-landscaped by Mario with Action Landscape. Put in lava and river rock, drought tolerant plants, drip irrigation and cement borders. My front yard looks amazing! Mario did a fantastic job! Throughout the whole process Mario did a great job answering all my questions and coming up with suggestions to make my front yard look its best. I highly recommend Mario for all your landscaping needs. read more

Action Landscape did a super job with our new landscaping project. We weren't even sure about what we needed, and Mario helped us plan the entire project, gave us a very reasonable and economical estimate, then completed the work very quickly. I will never use any other landscape contractor, and I have a lot more landscaping to do on 5 bare acres. I'm so happy I found Action Landscape! read more

We have used Action Landscape multiple times at both our place of residence and rental property. They have excellent knowledge of the industry, fine craftsmanship, and excellent customer service! When you're looking for someone to perform this type of service, you can do no better than Mario and his crew at Action Landscape! read more