We tried to DIY our outdoor string lights but man..it's not as easy as Pinterest makes it out to…read morebe! So glad we found South Bay Lights who did an amazing job and even adjusted his schedule to get the job done before I had guests over. You get what you pay for, and he was worth every penny!

I started a project without a firm plan to light a new set of concrete stairs. I contacted several…read moreelectricians and lighting contractors. Steve (South Bay Lights) was the only one who responded that was able to help me. He helped us choose a design for our project and worked with the concrete contractor to get conduit installed prior to the concrete pour. By informing my wife and I about product choices we didn't know existed, we were able to make our vision a reality. With prompt and reliable communication from Steve, we were able to get an estimate and start the lighting after the concrete workers had already started. Steve exceeded my expectations by being flexible with the schedule of the other trades working the project and making time for our job on very short notice. The products installed look and work great. The installation work is impeccable and the support and follow up after the work was completed has been tremendous. Our project was small, but I can tell that a larger job would be no problem. I would use South Bay Lights again and would recommend without hesitation.

The best! I've been using Tyler and crew for years…read more They do an excellent job and keeps me off my two story roof!

I used The Holiday Dudes in Manhattan Beach this year to install Christmas lights on our…read morewalk-street home, and they absolutely crushed it. From start to finish, the team was prompt, professional, and clearly knew what they were doing. They showed up on time (rare enough these days), worked efficiently, and handled every detail without me having to micromanage anything. The design came out clean, modern, and perfectly matched the architecture of our home -- exactly what I was hoping for but better executed than I could've planned myself. They were also respectful of the property, the neighbors, and the tight walk-street access. Zero drama, zero mess. Just great work from people who take pride in the job. If you're in the South Bay and want holiday lights done right without climbing ladders or wrestling with tangled cords, call The Holiday Dudes. Worth every penny.

This is the first time that we decorated for Halloween and Lights Up didn't disappoint. Ben and his…read morecrew arrived promptly to install Halloween decorations, and we love the way that they made our front yard look welcoming for kids who will be trick or treating on Halloween. Lights Up Today has reasonable rates and also offers monthly payment plans although we didn't use it. We highly recommend using them to decorate your homes for the holiday season.

I was interested in utilizing this company for holiday lights but then noticed the signs illegally…read morehung throughout the community. I contacted the company after noticing a large number of their promotional signs posted throughout my neighborhood and surrounding areas during the holiday season. Because these signs were placed on utility poles and public easements near my home, I reached out to the business to ask about their advertising approach and to ask them to take their signs down. Their response was to not address the illegal posted signs and now they have taken it one step further by now hanging up window washing signs. They did not address the issue I raised in a constructive or professional way. While I understand the desire to promote services, my experience with the company's communication and approach to community impact was not positive. I hope they will consider more community-friendly advertising practices going forward.

I couldn't be happier with the work from Ash & Landoo's…read more Having an idea of landscaping, but never finding someone that I could easily communicate with, and work on a design together. At the onset, a simple email sent with some references I had in mind, then turned into excellent renders of exactly what I had envisioned. Ash was able to listen to what I wanted, and with his knowledge and experience he was able to fulfill exactly what I was looking for. Once the project was underway, the planning and organization was second to none, without any concern from neighbors, aside from them coming by, with excitement to see what step was next. Creating the landscape with the metalwork, along with the textures from the different rocks, various plants, irrigation, and lighting seemed like a huge task, but went so smooth, and I couldn't be happier to come home to this every day. Plus with the landscape as a focal point of conversation, I have met a lot of new neighbors that also find a nice detail within the design that they love!

Amazing Front Yard Makeover! I hired Landoos LLC for my…read morefront yard, and I'm thrilled with the results! Ash was professional, creative, and really listened to my vision--then improved on it. The quality was excellent, and the crew was punctual and tidy. Highly recommend Landoos if you want reliable, detail-oriented landscaping!

Fernando and Paul from Liquid Oak Painting are absolutely outstanding! They originally came out to…read morepaint our exterior townhouse gate, and the quality was so high that we immediately hired them for additional work on our railings, doors, and windows. Beyond painting, Fernando even fixed a leak we had coming into the garage from the patio, which was a huge relief. They are professional, meticulous, and clearly take pride in their craft. I was so impressed that I recommended them to my parents, who hired them for ceiling painting and drywall work--and that turned out excellent as well. If you want high-quality work and a team you can trust, look no further than Fernando and Paul!

Our pergola in the back yard was badly damaged by sun and ocean air, as were some of our stained…read moreFrench doors. Paul came out to assess the situation and gave us excellent advice as to how to repair the damage and move forward with better products. He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, and we were very confident selecting them among other bids. Angel managed the job onsite and was always available and professional. The work was difficult, sanding all the way down to the bare wood, but it all came out better than we could have hoped. Amazing!! We will use them again for all future painting/staining work. Thank you Liquid Oak!

I needed some stucco repair done around the house once I emailed them they were promptly replied…read moreand sent somebody out to give me an estimate once I got the estimate. The price was good. They came out within a week and did all the work really good and fast everything looks great. I would highly recommend this business. They do great work prices are good A+.

We had a small job. Setting up an appointment was easy, the pricing was fair, and Jose did an…read moreEXCELLENT job. Thank you!

Jack did an excellent job transforming our home with his impeccable stone veneer work. From our…read moreinitial consultation to the final cleanup, the experience was outstanding. In estimating the job, Jack accurately determined the amount of stone veneer flat and corner pieces that would be required minimizing excess pieces at the completion of the job The dry stack stone veneer placement looks incredibly natural, with variation in size and color, giving the project depth and authenticity. His attention to detail was impeccable. How he trimmed and fitted short cornerstones and the stone pieces around a vent opening and existing vinyl fence exceeded my expectation. Jack was meticulous in keeping the job site incredibly neat and cleaned up at the end of each day. He did a thorough cleanup after the project was completed, leaving our property pristine. I was extremely satisfied with the results and will use Jack for any future masonry needs. If you want a job done right the first time by an experienced, reliable, and highly skilled craftsman, look no further than Jack Fredericks.

6/5 -- fantastic experience & would highly recommend. Jack really took care of us and made sure we…read morewere happy with the work and service. Were quite worried about stucco repair surrounding new windows as we've seen examples where the change in texture was noticeable -- but not at all with Jack's work. We also redid our front entrance wall to cover-over where a previous contractor botched a stucco job -- and the result looks flawless. To boot, the price was _very_ fair -- will be recurring customers if we need any work done down the line. Thank you!

Element Outdoor did a great job on our swimming pool deck paver installation. His lead paver,…read moreOmar, is highly skilled and knowledgeable. He made the finished product fantastic. The whole crew knew what they were doing and worked efficiently. Highly recommend this company for any paver/hardscaping work.

Element recently completed a full remodel of our courtyard, and we honestly couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience or the final result. From start to finish, the team was exceptional. They managed our budget thoughtfully, stayed right on schedule, and were incredibly easy to work with. Communication was clear and consistent, and you could tell they genuinely cared about getting everything right. A huge shoutout to Andrew, John, Cynthia, Manuel, and John-- to name just a few. Andrew and Cynthia have such an eye for spatial layout and plant selection- they are such artists, guiding us through what trees, flowers, and shrubs would work in our climate and created the most beautiful space. They took our vision of a "Napa meets Big Sur" courtyard and brought it to life in a way that exceeded expectations. Their knowledge, creativity, and attention to detail were incredible, and they're also just lovely, fun humans to collaborate with. Element is truly a team of good people who do great work. If you're considering an outdoor project, we can't recommend them highly enough.