I've been working with Shubha for over a year now on a house renovation project. As part of the…read morepermitting process, we needed to submit a landscape plan so Shubha has been working with our Architect and Engineering team on those drawing sets. We're really excited to see the final project when it is done. When we had our first consult with Shubha, I really appreciated that she was aligned with our vision for focusing on native plants and low-maintenance landscaping. It's really important to us that our yard contributes to the local ecosystem and Shubha understands this. At one point during our initial meeting, a spider landed on her and I pointed it out to her. She calmly used her sunglasses to scoop it up and help the spider land on a nearby plant, then apologized to the spider for coming into its home and disrupting it. This really showed me how much she believes in supporting our local ecosystem -- every living thing has its part to play. In the meantime, I recently asked Shubha to help us with some yard maintenance. This year, I got pregnant and with the heavy rains we had in the winter, our yard maintenance became unmanageable. We had a party planned and I was hoping to have someone come out quickly to help get the yard into a safe state. With fire season coming up this was something we needed to do soon anyway. She came over to do an assessment and provided us with an estimate the next evening. We approved and she and her crew of two were here and got the job done in 6 hours. I've attached photos of the before and after.

Her license was revoked by the California State Contractors board. If she is soliciting your…read morebusiness, I recommend contacting the State Contractors board.

I can't say enough great things about Pearman Landscape! I've used them for landscape design and…read moremaintenance and their design process was seamless - they listened and made expert suggestions and created a plan that perfectly fit my space and budget. Their attention to detail is incredible, from plant selections to stone work. Beyond the design, their maintenance service is top=notch. Agustin and his team truly take care, have expert knowledge of the plants that work in our area and the best care plan for them. They were even knowledgeable on my irrigation system that I've had such a hard time with prior landscape companies! After my investment in a relandscape, it's such a relief knowing my yard is in good hands. 10+ stars!

* = Wonderful hands-on owner (Robert) * = Fantastic designer…read more(Kristen) * = Competitively priced * = Prompt, detail-oriented service * = Provides insight and suggestions without any attached expectations Our experience with Pearman Landscape has been nothing but positive from day-1. Here's our story: My wife and I bought a house in Q4 2019. The house itself seemed turnkey ready, but both the front and back yards needed major work. The previous owners put a pretty good mask on them during the selling process... I'd guess that they hired someone for yard clean-up, then simply poured tanbark on top of weeds (without properly removing them). During the purchasing process, we learned that the irrigation system was original 1955 galvanized steel and needed to be replaced. The end result was: our new house looked great from the inside... but the yards turned into neighborhood blights after about 3-4 months. We needed help. After blowing our nest egg on a down payment, we saved for another year to be able to afford actual landscape/hardscape. We weren't sure where to begin and engaged multiple vendors. Pearman Landscape was among them. From our first meeting, Robert Pearman behaved more like a trusted confidant than a vendor. We had never purchased hardscape services before... and it definitely showed. Rather than lead us around by our nose, like the greenhorns we obviously were, he described the entire process like an impartial 3rd party. Multiple times, he gave us information while acknowledging "whether you go with me or somebody else." Robert immediately sent over his designer, Kristin Bailey. I had read the Yelp reviews from Jody and Bob and immediately got worried, as they both claimed she was unresponsive. Luckily, I had a totally different experience. Kristin was prompt, she was polite, she was helpful, and I ended up chatting with her for about 45-minutes after we walked through my yard. I found her to be an absolute treat and I can't imagine anyone having a bad experience with her. She was wonderful every step of the way. Listened to what we needed, asked us great follow-up questions, made sure she was including plants and trees that we wanted in our design... and finished our plan in less than 2-weeks. It was very reasonably priced and we fell in love with the plan immediately after viewing it. I can't speak highly enough about Kristin. Based on our positive experience, we decided to move forward with Pearman Landscape. Not only will they redo our hardscape/landscape/irrigation, but I intend to retain them for garden maintenance after the project is completed. I'll provide updates and pictures as the process unfolds, but suffice to say: we're having a totally positive experience so far and I wanted to leave a 5-star review for any potential clients who might be considering Pearman. My family reached out to 15 different landscape companies around the SJ/South Bay area and Pearman stands head-and-shoulders above the other 14 suitors, both in terms of promptness, responsiveness, helpfulness, and pricing. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Raymond and his team really went the extra mile in helping us make our front yard and back yard go…read morefrom looking okay to absolutely amazing. We had hired a landscape designer to come up with a plan, and Raymond executed that plan beautifully, along with providing some great advice and knowledge. Yes, it cost a bit of money to do all this, but Evergreen's cost was actually a little lower than some of the companies we received bids from and they were completely professional. And both Raymond and Ricky (the lighting specialist) were so nice and willing to listen to both my and my wife's questions and concerns. Their guidance really helped us turn our front and back yard into something that exceeded our expectations and is just stunning! Thank you Evergreen!!!

Ray and his crew do an amazing job. We had them do our entire front yard a few years ago, including…read morehardscape and lighting. It's gorgeous. So recently we called them again and they build a beautiful shade structure in our back yard with lighting and a fan, and they put lights in the yard. Very happy with everyone we dealt with on both jobs. Very professional, beautiful work

I did not have a pleasant experience. Neighbors walk by and comment, "The yard looks beautiful. The…read morecontractor did a good job." I am writing this review because the casual observer does not know the struggle. The people who stop and ask for my thoughts, I respond by saying on a scale with craftsmen on one end and laborer on the other, I rate them closer to the laborer end. The contractor said he has in-house 3 teams. I got the C team. Their inexperience showed. I understand the best way to gain experience is to be hands on. But to learn, supervision and mentoring are needed. The supervision was very minimal. The owners were not on site daily. When they did appear, it was mainly to deliver supplies, take away debris, or pickup equipment. Not my job, but I assumed the role of Onsite Superintendent and Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC). If I had not, I am not sure what the project would have ended up looking like. To their credit, if something needed to be corrected or changed, they did it with no resistance. Their motto is "what makes you happy." I say their motto is "we do it nice because we do it twice." Progress was slow. The contract was signed at the beginning of December, and it was completed at the end of March. I was told at the time of the initial site visit it would take 2 weeks to complete. After the contract was signed, there was no communication for over a month. I was left in limbo wondering on the start date. Would it be before Christmas? After Christmas? Before the New Year? After New Year? Start was not until mid-January. There were many days where no work was being done. In my opinion, a month's delay could be attributed to the holidays and weather. Overall, communication was poor during construction. Days and weeks would go by with no update leaving me to wonder if they were even coming back. In the beginning, communication was adequate. But as time went by, it felt like my project was no longer a priority. To date, I have not heard from them. There has been no project completion follow up. Examples of my frustration: Gutter Downspout - They attached an underground drainage pipe to the end without cutting the angled outlet off. This made the pipe protrude out to such a degree it was a trip hazard. I brought this to the contractor's attention, and he agreed. He even provided me with a picture on his phone saying, "this is how it should be done." The sad part was the job he showed me was also performed by the same work crew on my project. They should have known better. They corrected the error with a fitting I provided, but it was sloppy work. The fitting was not straight and too low to the ground. I ended up redoing it. I connected a 2nd downspout to save myself from further disappointment. This would be a common theme during the project, doing things myself. My neighbors would see me in the yard and ask, "isn't the contractor supposed to do that?" Front Entrance Joint Sanding - The front entrance originally consisted of a concrete pad. Instead of removing the concrete pad, they laid the pavers directly on top. Ever seen a vibrator vibrating pavers laid directly on concrete? It is not a pretty sight. Those pavers were jumping! Many pavers were damaged. I was so shocked and angry; I had to lock myself in the house after witnessing the carnage. What really made me mad was prior to this incident, I spent time replacing chipped pavers they had laid with nicer looking ones. But in short order, all that was undone. They fixed the damage, but the replacement pavers they used were the ones I had previously rejected. Later, I went back through the unused pavers to pick the better-looking ones, and had the contractor redo it. Side Gate and Gravel Path - Last day of work, what could go wrong? Well, they removed and repositioned my side gate. When I realized what they were doing, I was LIVID. It was unnecessary. They should have removed the earth a few inches and backfilled with gravel to the former finished elevation. But no, they placed the gravel on top of the existing ground and decided to move the gate higher to clear the gravel path. When the weather moved in during the night, I could hear the gate banging from my bedroom. In the morning, I inspected their work. A snapped bolt, improperly installed latch, and a damaged gate stop. Once again, it is up to me to remedy their poor workmanship. To top it off, they used my neighbor's yard to store their materials. These are just some of the struggles I encountered. Did I mention the multiple times they had to pull up and put down pavers at one section? I lost count after 4 times. Plenty more follies occurred. There were many smaller issues. All those small issues add up and become a pattern of ineptitude. To end this review, let me say my dream was to step out my front door, look out at my front yard, and experience joy and happiness. Instead, what I feel is disappointment and anger.

Prem and Kevin did an outstanding job with our front yard driveway. It was a complex project…read morebecause of a steep slope. We tried to do a paper design but then decided to go with the project as it develops real time. We are so happy with the way Prem did the lights and landscaping. Setting up fountain on a steep slope is an engineering marvel and it looks amazing. Prem accommodated our constant incoming requests and provided good value for money. The work spanned more than two months and his crew were there even on Saturdays and days when it was above 100 F super hot days. There was a high degree of planning, coordination and aesthetics involved. Highly recommend them for any paving and landscaping needs as they have skilled staff who works tirelessly.

Cutting Edge Design and Build did a full backyard remodel for us in May -- removed old pavers,…read morepoured new cement, laid new sod, and added a couple of raised beds. Professional from start to finish: competitive rates, fully insured, gave us a clear timeline, and stuck to it with zero surprise charges. Miguel was great to work with -- communicative and walked us through the process at every step. What really stood out was the follow-through after the job was done. Some of the new sod struggled to take root during a heat wave, and about two weeks after the project wrapped, I reached out to Miguel. He came back out personally with a colleague, walked the yard with me, and gave hands-on advice to get it back on track -- the grass fully recovered and looks great now. That's the kind of service that's hard to find -- most contractors consider the job over once the invoice is paid. Highly recommend.

I had a great experience working with Miguel and his team. They brought my design to life. During…read morethis entire time, I had no pressure to point out things which I had doubts with. Communication: I always highly value a contractor who has the patience to explain things to their clients and keep everyone updated to ensure both sides are on the same page. There will always be things that we as homeowners overlook or forget during an ongoing project, so maintaining good communication is key to avoiding setbacks. Quality: They did a great job installing the pavers and turf, as well as handling various miscellaneous requests along the way. Miguel was patient in listening to my concerns and was able to offer proper solutions Price: I got quotes from at least four other contractors, and Miguel offered the most reasonable price by far.

Eli is very patient and calm at communication. Even with differences in opinion he was a nice…read moreperson to talk to. He is an expert at landscaping so during the work we did feel like we were in good hands and working with a professional. The work was immaculate and we were extremely happy with the end result. The price was a bit on the higher end. The part that was most disappointing was the timeline of the project. We were told that the project will be done in 2 weeks (max 3 with buffer). However, the workers did not show up everyday which prolonged the duration of the project. Finally after giving a deadline after 4 weeks, the project was rapidly completed.

If you're looking for a down-to-earth and hardworking landscaper, Alex is your guy. I'm an engineer…read moreand pretty OCD about details--how materials transition, how they line up, and what makes sense for each area. Alex totally got my vision and even made it better. He suggested where to add edging in spots where different materials met, which made everything look clean and cohesive. Before moving forward with my full landscaping project, I interviewed at least 10 contractors. Alex stood out right away. He wasn't pushy, communicated clearly, and gave me a fair price--not the cheapest, but nowhere near the highest either. For the quality of work, it was 100% worth it. I had a ton of questions about the process to make sure things were done right--especially for pavers and concrete. Alex had great answers for everything and even showed me examples of his past projects so I could check them out in person. He's big on details too--if something didn't look right, he fixed it right away without me even having to ask. His crew poured about 2,000 sqft of concrete flatwork, built a 60-foot retaining wall, installed 1,000 sqft of pavers, and put in an underground drainage system. It's rained a few times since, and there are basically no puddles anywhere--proof that the grading and drainage were done right! They also added a small patch of artificial turf and handled all the softscape, which really finished off the look. Overall, I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Alex and his team did an awesome job, and I'd absolutely recommend Alexander's Pavers to anyone thinking about redoing their yard. The results honestly exceeded my expectations.

This is an amazing contractor very professional he worked around my family's schedule remodeled my…read morewhole kitchen and did such an amazing job I will be using him for all of my home improvement need very reasonable price. You won't regret going with this company.

Absolute transformation. We didn't have much to work with in our downtown unit, and Sagahon…read moreConstruction delivered on our small project. His team's word working skills took a largely uninhabitable dirt patch and patio into a little retreat for our son to move freely. Once the wood cures, staining and sanding will bring this space to shine. We would love to recommend the Sagahon crew to any job to transform their outdoor space into their vision. These before and after a photos exemplify their capabilities.

My backyard makeover has just been completed! I contacted…read moreApolo via Yelp and he was one of the fastest people to respond with the specific opening he had for me to choose. He came the same day and gave me a very reasonable estimate. I had another contractor that was scheduled for the following week, but I decided to go with Apolo. What I liked the most about Apollo are: 1. Clear communication: the complete scope of the work, project start time 2. Quality of work* I am happy with what I see with my new backyard. 3. Price: I had a few different estimates from different contractors. The range is not huge but there are differences. Apollo finished the project in three days (2 and half days). I recommend him for your landscaping projects and I will definitely contact him again for future projects I may need his service.

It seems like people either have a great or terrible experience with Apolo. Working with him was…read morevery stressful for me. For a job that would normally take 6 weeks, it ended up taking more than 6 months to finish. Not only did he not know how to do many aspects of the job, I had to constantly remind him of everything. He also tried to hide things from me or plainly lie to me. On the very first day of the job, he told me that there was a lot of traffic on US101 and he could not make it. Indeed, there was a bad accident there. Most people work a partial day when they hit bad traffic, but I said he can start the next day. On the second day of the job, he came to demolish my existing yard. I specifically told him to keep one tree at the center of my yard, and an hour later, his guys chopped it off. Rather than being upfront with me about it, *I* had to confront him about it. He apologized, and I said okay. I showed Apolo that I have a major gas line running through my yard and asked him to be VERY careful to not hit my gas line, and guess what, one of his guys specifically dug in that area and hit my gas line! *face palm* [1 star off] At this point, it was clear to me that he cannot keep a competent crew and the transient guys he hires do not care one bit about my yard, or their safety apparently. I talked to Apolo about my expectations if he were to continue to work for me, and he reassured me that he will improve. I told Apolo that the decking board we needed must be ordered right away because of COVID supply chain issues. He told me he did, but when I looked at his order date, it was not ordered until months later. At that point, the price also went up. (Hey, it's not my fault. If he ordered early like I told him, this would not have been a problem.) This oversight added several extra months to our project. [1 star off] When Apolo started building my deck, he looked confused. At first, he told me his decking guy quit so no one can work. I told him I will hire someone else, but he insisted on the job. After a few weeks, he hired someone from Craigslist. Okay, so build me a deck. It was still not built. I kept telling him I will hire someone else, but he kept on insisting he will do it (probably because he already paid for the higher priced decking boards). He actually then had to consult someone else about building the deck. After multiple re-sawing and re-anchoring, his crew pieced together something that resembled a deck. However, I noticed that the wrong edge pieces were used. I confronted him about it, and at first he said "I noticed that too" and then he said "Home Depot broke it when I picked it up, so I put another board there, but Home Depot said they will replace it." Which one is it -- that his guys installed the wrong pieces by mistake or Home Depot broke it when he picked it up? I looked at his replacement order, and it was a new order dated *after* I had confronted him, not a replacement order. [1 star off] Furthermore, Apolo was supposed to pave bluestone for me. The bluestones are manufactured square or rectangular in shape, but for some reason, his guys kept re-sawing them and I ended up with various tiny pieces...not the clean-cut pattern I instructed at all. He blamed the bluestones for not being perfect squares or rectangles. Regarding a new irrigation system, I made it very clear initially that my neighborhood has low water pressure, and he needs to design many more stations than normal. After he put in the irrigation system, he realized my water pressure was too low (I already said this at the very beginning!), and had to re-do some lines to add another station, charging me more money. [1 star off] Lastly, I told him I wanted certain fruit trees planted, one of which is an old-fashioned lemon tree. He plants me a sweet Meyer lemon tree with diseased leaves. I told him I wanted a healthy, regular, old-fashioned, tart Eureka lemon tree. He gave me a convoluted story about how a nursery in L.A. carries it, but there is a minimum order to ship it, and he has to pair it with some other order to make it worthwhile. After listening to that story, I went to a nursery 5 minutes from my house and bought an Eureka lemon tree and planted it myself. Toward the end of 6 months, there were still parts of the job that were unfinished, but Apolo was reluctant to return to finish things up. He even argued with me about how he did not want to pay for another lawn edge piece for $70 or a decking screw for $5. I paid him tens of thousands of dollars by the way. Anyway, I just did not want to work with him anymore. It was faster if I did things myself. I still gave him a generous final payment more than what I should have, because I wanted to part on amicable terms. This is not a 0-star review because the shrubs he planted at the back of my yard look quite nice. That is the only part of the job that went right.