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    Shelby D.

    I reached out to Awaken Landscapes about some landscaping needs in my backyard. (I have included some before and after pictures). We hadn't done much with the backyard since we moved in and life got so busy that our yard was starting to become very overgrown. We found Awaken Landscapes and they were very quick to respond. I spoke with Steve who was able to quickly fit me in for a quote. I expressed my concerns with the backyard and what I would like done with it. Our biggest concern was the overgrown foliage, weeds, and moving a large planter box. Steve said him and his team could easily remedy our concerns. We discussed pricing and I found his pricing to be fair considering the amount of work him and his team would have to do. He was able to fit us in the very next week! His team was efficient, well organized and they did a fantastic job revitalizing our backyard! It is clear they take pride in what they do and complete their jobs with care and dedication. I enjoyed seeing the care to details, like planting the succulents that were growing onto our lawn into the giant barrel planter. I will definitely reach out to Awaken Landscapes with any future landscaping needs and will recommend them to my friends as well! Thank you to Steve and his team!

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    Unlike most other companies who send hired arborists for estimates, the owner Steve who is a licensed arborist actually came out himself and thoroughly walk through all the work needed to be done.  He is very knowledgeable and made very good suggestions on how to handle all the different trees we have.  The estimate was very reasonable and scheduling was a breeze.  The best part though is the amazing crew working on site.  The entire crew is extremely professional and Steve also showed on the job site to make sure everything runs smoothly.  Marty and Don in particular really went above and beyond in working on every tree with the greatest attention to detail from pruning to hedging to trimming to everything else.  The crew cleaned up very well after completing the job on time.  I am very pleased with their work. The trees now look fantastic and I will be sure to go back to them for any future tree work.

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    Did an amazing job transforming my backyard. Took them two hours, and exceeded my expectations. Very reasonable pricing for the quality of work provided. Will use again if I need any landscaping or yard work.

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    Steve and his crew were so easy to work with. They were very communicative, on schedule, and on budget! I highly recommend!

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    Great service. Nothing and day difference. They were fast and efficient with their work. Would hire again.

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    Steve and Awaken Landscapes did an awesome job transforming our very labor-intensive front yard into a beautiful xeriscape oasis.

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    NAB Construction

    NAB Construction

    4.9
    (38 reviews)

    We had a great experience NAB Construction! Our pickleball court had broken concrete on one end,…read moreand was too short on the other. NAB removed all the bad concrete and replaced it with pavers, and on the other side of the court, they added 5 feet of concrete where we had lawn, as well as adding to our existing retaining wall. After the pavers were installed, I noticed something not to my preference with the paver layout. I contacted Nick, our site manager from NAB, and he was very responsive, and arranged for Nate (the company president) to come out right away and discuss the matter, which was resolved that same day to my complete satisfaction. Nick also was happy to arrange for a few other small tasks related to bricks and concrete on our property to be taken care of, and they were - at no added cost. NAB construction was not the lowest bid we got for this work, but I have learned the hard way that going with the lowest price is not always a great idea, and I am glad I went with NAB for this project. I'm very satisfied with the results of this project, and would not hesitate to recommend NAB construction to others.

    We got a new driveway with pavers installed back in 2023. It turned out great and we enjoyed…read moreworking with the owner Nate. We wanted a walkway installed so we went back but this time we dealt with someone by the name of Nick Vard. He was very unprofessional and used the terms "outside the scope of work" and asked us to make a "commitment" several times. I went to Brickyard on a Saturday at 8AM per the direction of Nick but when I called him about our selection he never called me back. He blamed us and said they lost money on the job because it took longer than expected. He tried to convince me to use a brick I did not like. And the biggest disappointment was the drainage that they left unfinished. We spent almost $10k but we feel like the job is incomplete. Wish we could recommend them but if they continue working with Nick Vard you should stay away.

    Intuitive Landscape & Construction

    Intuitive Landscape & Construction

    4.9
    (88 reviews)

    I just wanted to give another huge shoutout to Intuitive Landscaping Company. This morning, my mom…read morecalled me in a total panic because our sump pump had completely stopped working (darn redwood frawns!). We ended up with a flooded garage and basically a mini-lake forming around the house. It was a mess! I called Muneer from Intuitive Landscaping, and he was absolutely incredible. He was literally about to head off on a trip, but he dropped everything to come over and help us out. He even called in Victor, who came in on his day off to replace the sump pump, get all the water out, and just take care of the entire situation for us. Honestly, it's so rare to find a company that genuinely cares this much about their customers. I just want to say a big thank you to the whole Intuitive Landscaping team. If anyone needs any landscaping or outdoor work done, I can't recommend them enough!

    I moved into a new home and wanted to make some changes to the yard. I got in touch with Oscar, and…read moredid everything I wanted and even made some suggestions for making the yard even better. He gave me a very reasonable quote which he honored, and we got it scheduled. A few days later, his team came out and worked their tails off for a solid week. The results are amazing. They installed a lawn where there used to be gravel, built a new gate to the side yard, installed transformers to run low-voltage nights automatically when it's dark, and redid a lot of the irrigation. The yard looks so much better, and I'm looking forward to spending the summer out in it. I highly recommend Oscar and his team!

    Lamorinda Pavers

    Lamorinda Pavers

    5.0
    (6 reviews)

    Working with Steve and his team was an amazing experience from start to finish. Steve, the owner,…read moreis truly great. He's professional, honest and extremely knowledgeable. He genuinely cares about the quality of his work, took the time to explain every detail with us and offered his helpful suggestions. He delivered exactly what we envisioned and it really made the whole process feel effortless. The workmanship is top notch. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, kept everything clean and delivered exactly what they promised. Our new turf/pavers turned out beautifully and completely transformed the space. It truly added so much value and curb appeal to our home. If you want great communication, high-quality work, and a company that genuinely cares. Lamorinda Pavers is the one. Steve is fantastic, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend!!!!!

    Great work! They went above and beyond. We had a concrete patio installed 10 years ago and the…read morecolor and finish was worn away, it had moss and black lichen growing in it and looked dreadful. I wasn't sure if it could be restored. Steve and Randy did wonders and it looks brand new! They cleaned all the moss, staining and black lichen. It was very resistant and they went above and beyond pulling out all of the stops to get all the black spots removed. Then when they applied the normal two coats of color restorer and finish, our patio was still not looking great. They came back and did more work and and applied a third coat and now it looks like it did the day it was installed! I can't recommend Lamorinda Pavers highly enough. Quality work, integrity, and pride in a job well done. They won't stop until it is just right!

    J.V. Lucas Paving

    J.V. Lucas Paving

    4.1
    (29 reviews)

    Shady behavior and shoddy work. First, they started 3 weeks behind schedule. Next, they hacked big…read morebranches off my tree without warning. I understand they need clearance for trucks, but I had *just* paid Ponderosa $1125 to trim that very tree, fixing PG&E's previous hack job. You're pavers, not arborists. If you need trimming done, tell me in advance and I'll get it done right. Then, they used illegal gas-powered leaf blowers to shoo leaves off the street: lazy, against the law, and passive-aggressive, as they blew these leaves directly into our driveway--twice. They could've used a leaf vacuum truck or a Black-n-Decker leaf vacuum. They also left two open bottles of chemical slurry (generated from their job) on my neighbor's median strip for several weeks. Any animal or transient could have ingested or knocked over this liquid. Finally, they tore all my posters advertising our driveway concert off my tree, my neighbor's tree, and two street signs. Their micro- and macro- aggressions, disrespectfulness, boorishness and block-headed behavior will not be forgotten.

    Well the driveway turned out good…read more However when moving my property around he put my $40,000 boat on the side of my hill and proceeded to not cover it, leaving it exposed then leaf blew the whole driveway, which is about 35 yards long and 20 yards wide at the top. My cherry interior of a boat is now covered in filth and I am the one who gets to clean it. When he put it back on the driveway from the hill, he dropped the items on the swim platform right off the side into the dirt and left it there. Careless and pathetic. Personally wish he would cover a cleaning on my boat and apologize for being unprofessional with a valuable asset of mine.

    8 Angels Pro Concrete

    8 Angels Pro Concrete

    4.7
    (69 reviews)

    We had a large asphalt driveway that was in bad shape with large cracks and potholes. I contacted…read moreCharles from 8 Angels Pro Concrete and requested a quote. He was extremely responsive in setting up an appointment for the quote. With a wide warm smile, Charles (the business owner) arrived promptly and immediately I could tell that he cares about his customers and providing the best value. After comparison shopping, we went with 8 Angels and Charles. Scope was to demolish the old asphalt driveway, haul away and put a new concrete driveway and have it graded for drainage. We also had them put a small concrete patio area in the backyard. They did an amazing job in 4 days from start to finish!! Day 5 was to retrieve the wood frames that held some areas of the concrete. His excellent crew was very respectful and worked really hard on 100 degree days. Charles himself was hands-on helping out as part of the crew. Great customer service, great value! Overall, I am a highly satisfied customer and strongly recommend 8 Angels Pro Concrete for your concrete driveway or patio needs. Great job Charles, Joel, Louis!!

    Charles replaced the 19' x 15' concrete floor of my 100 year old garage. It was badly cracked and…read moreneeded to be replaced. Charles and his crew came early everyday and worked hard and kept the mess to a minimum. I now have a beautiful garage floor that I'm very happy about. If I had more concrete work to be done, I'd be happy to hire Charles again.

    Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape

    Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape

    4.6
    (298 reviews)

    We recently completed a landscaping project that included a new front lawn, a backyard fire pit and…read morefire ring, an expanded planting area, and new irrigation in both the front and back yards. Overall, we are happy with the finished project. The fire pit and planting area turned out beautifully, and the lawn looks great. There were a few dead spots in the new grass, but the team returned and repaired them. There were a couple of details that did not fully meet our expectations. We had a propane box installed to supply the fire pit, and we were disappointed with the cover, which was made from only two large standard tiles and does not look as finished as we had hoped. We were also surprised that much of the irrigation system was installed using flexible tubing rather than Schedule 40 pipe that was trenched and buried. Since much of the tubing is covered only by bark, we are concerned it could be damaged as people walk through the area. That said, Nick did a good job helping us plan the project and was very responsive whenever we had questions or concerns. Despite a few areas that could have been handled differently, we are pleased with the overall outcome.

    We worked with Vanessa Grimaldo on a renovation of our backyard in Berkeley. Vanessa and Black…read moreDiamond Paver Stones transformed our dilapidated, overgrown backyard by installing paver stones, synthetic grass, a proper drainage system, and a rebuilt staircase. The finished backyard looks excellent and the quality of the construction appears high. Vanessa specifically provided excellent, white-glove service throughout the entirety of the project and was super responsive to all of our communication. We did have a number of issues arise with the crew (mainly excessive dust seeping into our house and trash being left behind on the neighbor's property line), as well as the accounting department (an accidental attempt at overcharging us), but Vanessa always did an excellent job of troubleshooting these issues and helping to guide everybody towards a resolution. She also worked diligently on our backyard design and expertly guided us through several iterations and unexpected construction issues. I highly recommend working with Vanessa and Black Diamond Pavers.

    D Garcia's Landscaping

    D Garcia's Landscaping

    4.9
    (59 reviews)

    D Garcia Landscaping completed a large fence project for us and we are extremely happy with the…read moreresults! This was a technically challenging project involving a steep hill and very mature redwood roots. Standout qualities of this company are: 1. Ease of quoting process Before coming out in person, they were able to give us a ballpark price based on dimensions, fence type, and site images. This allowed me to decide whether to move forward and I thought this was really respectful of my time. Then, Dago, the owner, came for the site visit and to discuss details. 2. No bait and switch In ironing out the details, there was some miscommunication about whether staining was included. Dago was able to meet us halfway with the price increase. This honest business style continued throughout the project and no change orders or unexpected price increases happened. 3. Detail oriented Throughout the project, we discussed details such as fence posts placement relative to tree roots, post height, etc. Dago was both available in person and by email via his assistant Maria. It was also nice to have responses confirmed in writing so that things were clear and there would be no bait and switch. 4. Personality Dago is a really nice person and I enjoy speaking with his about his geriatric dogs, etc. This also helped me not feel anxious about the project, because I felt that I could trust him. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range, another was around $12K, and an outlier was above $20K. Dago's price was the lowest quote (with minute differences in material) and we are very glad we went with him!

    Dago, Maria, and the crew were very easy to work with. Prices were reasonable and communication…read morewas very straight forward. They added over 600 sqare feet of pavers in addition to some mulch work. I would recommend them to people looking to updated their backyard.

    Awaken Landscapes - landscaping - Updated August 2026

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