Javier can not be recommended higher. He came to evaluate a small lawn repair job at my house,…read morespent about an hour analyzing the situation and presenting me with options. When I decided to hold off on doing a larger job, he told me exactly how to do things myself, DIY-style, without charging me a penny. He is a knowledgeable professional but also a great human being who cares about the community and isn't just in it for profit. If you want an honest partner who truly has your interests in mind, go with Javier.

Finding a good landscaper in Santa Barbara proved quite challenging, half of them were ridiculously…read moreexpensive and the other half so flaky it appeared they didn't want the work. Javier and his crew were quite the contrast. Javier was up front about the work and pricing, his crew were efficient, hard working, and very easy to work with. They took the redesign of our back yard from concept to reality with grace and professionalism. Javier was open and transparent with us at every step of the project, and his crew finished ahead of schedule and under budget. We could not be happier with the results, and would hire Del Monte Landscaping without reservation in the future. Highly recommended.

Outstanding job by Ashley and her team. They were on time, professional and fairly priced. I will…read morerefer her over and over.

We hired Ashley Farrell to help us take the first step towards wildfire hardening our home. This…read moreinvolved a lot of projects, including tearing down and building a new fence, removing old growth, redoing all the planters around our house and a installing a new patio. Their service was excellent all around. Their workers showed up on time, worked hard all day and were very professional. Their staff was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. Their site-supervisor made sure everything was done right and was on-site at least once every day. And Ashley was just obviously someone we could trust to make sure everything met or exceeded our expectations. I paid a bit more for their service than the other quotes I got, but for the results we got, it was worth every bit of the price.

I met David by chance in late 2016 and hired him to help us map out a complete remodel of our…read morehistoric home that needed a complete overhaul. David was really patient with us as we didn't have the biggest budget and helped us with not only a well laid out floor plan for our changing needs (it was very funky before) but also helped with our project management which I found incredibly helpful. Most important, we didn't have to hire a separate designer. He suggested very thoughtful period centric elements to build in and materials, tiles, and color schemes to ensure our home had the right feel. He introduced me to some really beautiful and unique materials I'd have never found. In the end we finished everything (including the landscaping) in 2019 before the pandemic to enjoy full time home living. My last comment is that David also works fairly quickly. Our street is older had many architects remodeling our neighbors and it seemed we had the fastest process with getting our plans completed. Highly recommend David.

Attempting any new project whether a home remodel or commercial build-out is overwhelming for…read moreanyone but hiring the right architect with experience and approach can make all the difference. That's why I hired David Watkins Design, to help guide me through the process. David has a proven track record that you can see in his well organized attention to detail, while making sure he communicates through every step of the way. His good relations and many years of working with The City of Santa Barbara has made what could be a frustrating and overwhelming task for the average person, a breeze. David always makes himself available to discuss and update me on my project. I would recommend David Watkins Design to anyone who wants to get the job done right, while having a personalized experience throughout the process.

I wanted to replace some lawn with pet friendly artificial turf and they were able to provide a…read morequote and perform the job within several weeks on a quick timeline. It turned out great and looks great and very natural.

We utilized EcoLawn SB's services to install artificial grass in our backyard in addition to…read moreredoing the flower beds (adding gravel and lining areas with cobblestone) and we couldn't be more happy with the result. We spoke with a few companies and ultimately went with Nick and team as he had a clear vision from the start and we felt confident that we were in the best hands. He was very accessible and communicative throughout the process. The work was done in one day and Nick followed up immediately to make sure we were happy with the work. We highly recommend Ecolawn SB for any landscaping projects you have!

The concrete deck of our entryway was cracking, and I hired System Pavers to replace it. Randy…read moreresponded right away, showed us the options we had for pavers, and brought samples of what we selected based on photos. At first I thought the bid seemed high, but once they got started and I saw what was involved -- jackhammering and removing the concrete, delivery of two flats of heavy pavers, delivery of sand for the substrate, cutting of rebar, and all the heavy lifting, I figured it was well worth the price. Jimmy led the installation team, and he and his workers were friendly and courteous. All the pavers were installed in a single day, and the joints were filled with polymeric sand the next morning. We are delighted with the result.

We hired System Pavers to replace our concrete back patio…read more First, Dave came out to take measurements, explain the process, and to look at paver designs. He was very easy going and friendly. We went back and forth on choosing our pavers and Dave was patient and brought us out 3 sample designs that we chose. After that, it only took 5 days! Harley and his team of hard-working men came and made the job look effortless. They were respectful and friendly and did amazing work! We would recommend them for any job!

To add to my previous review, Grace designs restored our entire garden . It was destroyed by the…read moredebris flow; every single plant except the trees. It was all about working with our insurance company. She did an excellent job with our insurance company, as well as working with all the other contractors who were involved. Within 8 months our garden looked like nothing had happened. She is a dream to work with, and exceeded our expectations!

Sent her an email about a complete house design and pool project and never even got a response. I…read morechecked with my architect and said he didn't have a favorable experience with her on another project. I really like her designs but if you can't get it in the ground it does not matter.

Pacific Outdoor completely redid our backyard, front yard landscaping, put pavers on the driveway,…read morebuilt us a pool, and we couldn't be happier!! They transformed the outside of our home, and it now looks and feels like a magazine spread! Just today, I received compliments from two separate strangers on the front yard. We constantly get compliments on the appearance of our home. Samantha was the landscape architect who created the design, and it was amazing to see her lay out the vision. She saved us space in ways I definitely couldn't have conceived of on my own. She said the remodel would be like doubling our living space, and she was right! Scott oversaw the construction from start to finish. He was very attentive and obviously cared about and was fully invested in the success of the project. He had an expertise with plants and gave great guidance to give me the colors I wanted in plants that would work for our space and the SoCal heat. I am constantly smiling at the plants Scott suggested. They are thriving, and I wouldn't change a thing. The crew was respectful, clean and did a beautiful job. It was a long project, but Pacific Outdoor kept their initial timeline. Our main reason for going with Pacific Outdoor was that they were a one-stop shop. They could do everything. They truly delivered, and it is better than we ever imagined! It was so easy to look at their choices and select what we wanted. They had a wide variety of design choices. We replaced most of the grass in the back with their pavers and used the same pavers for our driveway. They look fantastic. We have a neighbor that had Pacific Outdoor build them a firepit that they love. We received great guidance and attention from the full team all along the way. They didn't quit until the project was finished to our satisfaction. As I float in our beautiful pool and eat tangerines off of my new tree, I feel like a queen and couldn't be happier after choosing Pacific Outdoor! Our family highly recommends them!

These guys did a wonderful job on both my driveway and a patio in my backyard after I decided to…read morefill in my pool. (They had also done an excellent job on the pool deck five years earlier, before I knew I was going to fill in the pool.) I have been very pleased with the results, which have really elevated my enjoyment of my home's outdoor areas. I would also caution anyone considering going with System Pavers to steer clear of those crooks. I wasted thousands of dollars having them do a terrible job on my pool deck, and had to have Pacific rip out their work and fix it. It was an expensive mistake that I hope to save others from repeating. If I had gone with Pacific in the first place, I would have saved lots of money and hassle. Some pictures of the driveway, patio, and now-defunct pool deck are included here.