Mauro & Leo came over and did a great job. They were very thorough and the pond "sparkled" when they left. They cleaned up after they left. Very happy with the job they did. read more

I contacted the company to get an estimate and Hector got right back to me. He gave me a ballpark number but said he would get back to me to schedule the estimate. That never happened. I texted him and did not receive a response. If you don't want the work, just say so. read more

Hector came over within 48 hrs after calling I called 2 other pond companies with no response back. We had an existing pond with a leak from another landscaping company. Hector came out at first talked about fixing existing pond but then I told him I want bigger so he mapped out what it would look like we signed contract with the financing witch does make an Expensive pond affordable Hector walked us through the paperwork. His guys were very respectful they worked on pond everyday until completed. My neighbor came by to check out pond now he is using Hector to give him a pond. Hector went way beyond our expectations he really gave us the pond of our dreams. James D. read more

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Don't get duped like we did! Aerate-1 has been doing my spring pond clean-up for the past 2 years. We've been happy with their service, so this summer I contracted them to replace 4 lights in my pond. I don't know much about lights, so trusted that they would guide me with the right product. On 7/18/2014, Hector Martinez and his crew came out to do the work. I paid him $550.00 for the 4 lights and installation. Since it was daylight, I wasn't able to see the result at the completion of the job. When it got dark, I immediately saw that both the product and the installation were not satisfactory. The lights are LED; they're harsh and glaring and don't match the rest of the landscape lights in our yard. Moreover, they are not positioned correctly - there's just a big ball of light in the middle of the pond and the waterfall is completely dark. I emailed Hector to let him know that I was not satisfied with either the product or the installation. He told me that I should try moving the lights around at night to get them positioned correctly. Hello? What am I paying him for if I have to wade into my pond myself to position them? As for the lights themselves, he told us that he only carries LED and that we should go out and buy our own lights and he would have them installed. When we asked how the refund would work for the lights he installed, he told us that they were non-returnable and that we were out the money. Don't believe Aerate-1's claims on their website about 'highest level of customer service" or "commitment to quality". After spending $550 for nothing, we're now back to square one with our lighting project. read more

On time and SOOOOO THOROUGH! The crew was exceptional. Mauro was ready with answers and quick. Hector always is right there to help!!!

Do not hesitate to call Aerate-1 for any of your landscape or hardscape needs. Not only did Hector and his crew do a remarkable job on building my Unilock paver step and walkway, he even came back to make some repairs that were needed after a few years time. Aerate-1 takes pride in their work and it shows!! You will not be disappointed Laura B read more

I have used Hector's company, Aerate-1, several times and he and his crew always have done first rate work. I have had them do general Spring clean-up and mulch, install an Arbor Vite screen, and tree trimming over the past few years. Most recently they installed a pond less water feature with a flagstone garden path and the finished work was perfect. Highly recommended! read more

Hector and his team were amazing. They transformed an existing water feature into a work of art. Cannot say enough about his team and their tireless efforts to get the job done. Hector quickly responded to all texts and was on the job supervising most days. The only place to go is Aerate1. read more

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Aerate 1 Landscaping was an excellent pond designer and installer! They were masked and Hector the owner listened to what we wanted! He put in his creative ideas and his crew executed with precise skills! I love my pond and we would highly recommend this company for constructing ponds and any other landscaping you want done! read more

Hector and the team did a great job. The design and materials were great. We love our new pond and waterfall.

Let me start off by saying I had previously contracted with another Company to perform the work. I did that because they built the pond and I assumed that they would be the best to do a deep clean-out. As a result of them 'mishandling' my prepaid booking, I searched out a number of other places who appeared to be able to do the work. Boy am I glad I did!!! Hectors's crew did a fantastic job! My pond isn't large by any means. About 10' x 20'. Mauro and his guys worked continuously for about 4 hours. Taking the time to readjust the liner edges (the pond is about 12 years old), restack the lower level of large boulders, adjusted the upper level boulders, hand-rinsed all the pebbles, removed plants that had long ago lost their appeal, and improved the appearance of the waterfall and stream. All I can say is, if you are looking to have a dedicated, conscientious, and hard working Company, This is the place to go!! Thanks again Hector... read more

We GOT Suckered! Our pond was installed by Hector and his crew (and cost $8,000.00) with great disappointment! After the install we noticed the pond was losing water and we suspected there was a leak - after multiple calls Hector sent his crew and they found a leak - the liner had collapsed and had to be fixed. A few weeks later we encountered another leak and noticed there were multiple areas where the liner appeared to have collapsed again -- we have made multiple appointments for Hector to come out -- he makes appointments but doesn't show up -- NO SHOW NO CALL! Tonight was another example -- Hector assured us he'd be out at 4:00p.m. -- it's 5:30p.m. NO SHOW and NO CALL! We have called him and it goes to his voicemail!! read more

Finding Aerate-1 to redo my pond was a stroke of luck! I have had a fish pond with a waterfall for several years, but I have never been happy with it--it was always dirty and constantly needed to be refilled. Hector and his group came over and advised me (with many photos and testimonials) on the best way to improve this water feature. Following his advice I had them rebuild it, and now it's larger, cleaner, and boasts as bio filter as well as the usual filter, and after a month I still have not added any water! He even stocked it with a few fish and plants and installed some beautiful automatic lights that turn on in the evening and makes it even more attractive. I recommend Aerate-1 highly and without reservation! read more

Hector and his crew made my backyard a paradise! Our pond is absolutely beautiful. I would absolutely recommend Aerate-1 to everyone. Thank you Hector! read more

I've worked with Hector of aerate-1 for years now and he's a true artist at what he does from creating simple water feature to complete ponds that look incredible. I would HIGHLY recommend him for any of your water feature needs as well as any paver projects, natural stone or any thing for that matter that will enhance your outdoor living area read more

Do yourself a favor- stay away!!! After 2k to clean our pond, we were left with a leak and Hector would not even listen to to stats about how quickly it was losing water. On top of that, they completetely changed the design layout of the pond and tore out every single lilly pad without consulting us. Finally hired someone honest and communicative, but had to pay again. read more

We've been using Aerate 1 for the past 10 years, very highly satisfied with the quality of their work and services. Phone calls are promptly returned ( a rare thing sadly among service contractors) and the work is done quickly and neatly. We've used Aerate for all our landscaping needs and to install our stone patio in our backyard. Still looks great after several years. Their employees are great and do wonderful work, always asking me to review their work before they leave to make sure it's done to my satisfaction, which is always is. We highly recommend them to anyone who asks. read more

My yard really needed a lot of help. I had a large area with mulch in my back yard that did not look good at all, and some work done by another outfit that was not completed. Hector came out and made some great suggestions on how to make my yard more appealing. His crew arrived nice and early and set to work immediately. They laid some topsoil and mulch, trimmed a tree, and laid out some river rock. My yard looks so much better now. If I need additional work, I'll know who to call. read more

All I can say is WOW!. Let me start by saying that I initially built my own Koi pond. I went online and did countless hours of research, YouTube videos etc. Needless to say after spending several months, blood, sweat and tears I had a finished a pond that I was proud of. Then... the problem. I had a leak that I could not locate. I tried several methods and consulted with many professional and ultimately had no luck. I was now faced with removing this now stagnant pond, eating the cost of what I spent and having nothing to show for it but a blank lawn. I came across an Aerate-1 landscaping ad while running errands. I decided to give them a call. This was the start of one of the best things I've ever done. I spoke with Hector and his knowledge and vision was very reassuring. The process of removing what I had and having Aerate-1 install a new pond was so fast! Beautiful! I was so unbelievably impressed with their finished piece. It was everything I had originally wanted. I wanted something very natural looking, nothing contrived, waterfalls, stream and blend well with the landscape. What they created was nothing short of that! The attention to detail, the arrangement of the rocks and fauna plus the construction itself was top-notch! The crew and Hector were awesome to work with. What I appreciated most was that Hector also included me in the process so that they created something that we would both be mutually proud of. I have more planned for my backyard and there's no one else I can think of than Hector and Aerate-1 to call when the time comes. Thank you guys for fulfilling my dream of a beautiful, natural appearing koi pond that I know I will enjoy for years and years to come. read more