Long overdue review…read more After I completed my retaining wall in our backyard, it was time to move onto finishing the yard with full pavers and artificial turf. I met with a few different contractors, and after meeting Jose and his team, I went with Simancas Landscaping and was very happy with the decision. I actually created the plan myself for the backyard, and reviewed it with Jose and it came out exactly as I had hoped! I did all the landscaping myself, but I am sure that his team could've also done that as well. We also decided to pave over our concrete California Room to make everything cohesive, and the finished product came out better than expected. Jose was very communicative throughout the project, and when problems arose, we worked together to move past them. I would definitely recommend Simancas for paver and artificial turf installation!

At least 4 years ago we had our backyard beautifully transformed by this company. The original…read moreowner "Simancas" guaranteed his work and gave us his word that he would come back to take care of any issues we might have in the future. His step son "Tamacas" now handles all inquiries and has been ignoring all our calls. If you want quality work and honest service please contact another company.

Quick quote and work performed as requested. Quote done over the phone and work performed while I…read morewas away.

Awesome service, Chris really listened to me, understood the assignment and did exactly what we…read morewanted in pruning overgrown shrubs and installing specialized fencing. Awesome!

I don't write a lot of bad reviews but this is the worst contractor ever. I tried working with them…read moreas they were recommended by friends, it was the worst decision ever. They kept asking for more advanced payment for unfinished work. Threatened legal action. Their quality of work is poor with pavers not installed properly and not meeting code. They damaged other parts of the house and never paid or fixed them. They never finished the job, leaving our yard full of dirt and weeds. If you want to over pay for unfinished and poor quality work, (pray that they'll finish at the end when they already got most of your money), then this is your guy.

Nightmare to work with. After completing a few parts of the job but not actually finishing the…read morecomponents they started to demand advance payments then abandoned the job un-finished. For instance they claimed the front yard was 80% complete (agreement was to complete landscaping with plants, mulch). Picture below on a front yard that was claimed as 80% complete landscaping. We found out that many of the parts they claimed were complete were not. Including missing irrigation lines. Missing valves. Un-connected irrigation with orphan pipes left in the ground. The pavers were installed partially but they used the wrong sand filler (cheaper sand versus polysand). We found this out afterwards even though they agreed to use polysand. Additionally the quality was terrible where pavers were not braced well, some pavers were un-even causing dangerous bumps to trip on. Many of the things we confirmed to be included were ignored. When we asked for drawing or schematics to show us the pipe works their verbatim response was "You know exactly why we ran they drainage and sprinklers, why do you need it?" So we don't know the layout of the partial work that was done and they have refused to provide drawings Additionally, they damaged parts of our house (downspouts, pool coping) so we have been left with costly repairs from their damage. After many messages of trying to get them to finish the components and repair the damage they ignored for now 8 weeks and counting . We recommend to avoid this landscaper until they can improve quality, service, reduce damages, and truthfully represent work completed.

Had a great experience with this crew. They removed all the dirt from my sidewalk verge (about 540…read moresq ft, ~4" deep) and made the whole process easy. They showed up on time, brought the right equipment, and got the digging and hauling done quickly without tearing up the surrounding area. The grading came out clean and level, which made the rest of my project way easier. Communication was straightforward, pricing was great, and they were flexible about hauling the soil to private land instead of charging dump fees. No shortcuts, no surprises--just solid work. Would definitely hire them again.

We had moved in our house 5 years back and finally decided to get our front and side yard worked…read moreon. As usual Yelp was my starting point. I met Christian and Marco and the pride they had in their work, their ability to listen to my needs( which btw changed multiple times) and go way beyond what we had agreed upon is the reason I'm here posting this review. From plant selection to paver selection they helped along the way. Marco helped me with his 3D design and allowed me to make changes too. Very pleasant people to talk to, very proactive. Waiting to get the backyard work started soon

If you are looking to start a backyard project, look no further than Better Landscape. This is a…read morewonderful family business led by Cecilia and Steve, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible outdoor living space they created for us. My wife and I joke that they should change their name to BEST Landscape. From the very beginning, Cecilia and Steve were incredibly friendly and patient as we developed our backyard design. We never once felt pressured; they completely avoided upselling and instead provided us with plenty of fantastic options to fit different budget ranges. Even when we requested late changes to the plan, they were always accommodating and happy to pivot. The execution was just as impressive as the planning. Their crew was exceptionally reliable--always arriving on time Monday through Saturday, and sometimes even putting in hours on Sundays to keep things moving. You can genuinely tell they take pride in the quality of their work. Every single detail, from the flawless concrete countertops and tile work in our new outdoor kitchen to the modern paver walkways, fire pit, and turf, was executed perfectly. Beyond their craftsmanship, they were incredibly respectful of our home. The crew made sure to completely clean up after themselves at the end of every single workday. The entire project was truly a joy to work on with them. Thank you, Cecilia, Steve, and the entire Better Landscape team! I highly recommend them to anyone looking to transform their yard.

Outstanding landscape contractor. Just completed a major backyard renovation. Steve and his crews…read morewere awesome from day one through completion weeks later. The entire project, which involved demolition of an old brick patio and overgrown planting, addition of new paver patio, retaining wall, water feature, cut stone path, lighting and of course new planting, was all ON budget and ON time. Daily check-ins and great advice was provided along the way. Highly recommend.

I had a major cleanup of my property needed before home sale photos could be taken. Matt met me and…read morewe walked the property to discuss the scope of what was needed. Let's just say Matt was able to do what I asked and more. He prepped my planting beds with 18 bags of mulch, he raked and blew off the whole property. He also filled cracks and pot holes in my driveway with asphalt. There was a great attention to detail and he saw the project through my eyes, gave his input and fully completed the job. He just kept going, all day. No job was too much. He also did a dump run which I was happy to pay for because it saved me time and I don't have a truck. Now I'm ready to sell and property photos are tomorrow. Matt is strong, has his own tools, and has a great attitude. And this is the second time he's worked for me. The first time was horrible physical labor to remove shrubs, dig roots and prep the planting beds. Matt didn't complain once. Don't be shy, hire SLV Landscaping, you won't be disappointed.

Amazing team! Delivered within time and budget! I've hired many contractors in my remodeling…read morejourney, this has been the best experience I've had to date. Guillermo did an excellent job of communicating and providing options when challenges arose. Highly recommend!

GCG is definitely one of the best masonry & landscaping companies out there. Thank you for…read moretransforming our ugly, outdate, gopher-laden backyard into a beautiful serene place. **Guillermo offered great suggestions in designing modernizing our backyard. **Luis (brother), very artistically inclined and detail oriented. **Abie (brother) + Hector & Ricardo, were always working hard on site. **Humberto (uncle) - strong work ethics, humble and cheerful. Kudos to "Papa Memo"- who has been a masonry contractor for over 40 years, he made sure the planter wall was leveled and sloped perfectly. So joyful to hear him singing while working that I asked him to sing my late father's favorite Mexican songs. Hope people whose reading this will enjoy Papá Memo's singing too :-) We express our profound gratitude and look forward to working with Guillermo in future projects.

Jose and his team at Jardinland are exceptionally professional--clean, prompt, and a pleasure to…read morework with. His quotes are fair and transparent, with no unexpected add-ons at the end. My neighbor also used Jose for their project and was very pleased with the results. I would gladly recommend him anytime.

Jose and his team did a great job installing turf in our backyard. They also removed a lot of…read moreconcrete and tree roots and leveled out our pavers. The crew was professional and kept me updated throughout the installation. The result is fantastic and we love our backyard now!