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    Elyse M.

    Arin and his team worked with us over a couple of years to completely revamp our backyard. His pricing is fair and for us most importantly, he and his teams stick to their timelines and are very communicative. Several years ago, we added some pavers and grass to the back portion of our yard. Recently with all the rain and some storm drain issues, we were having flooding whenever it rained. Arin suggested several options for us and we ended up going with a drainage pit as well as extending the grass and adding more pavers. A few months has passed since completion and with every rainstorm, the drainage pit has worked perfectly. The landscape and paver work they did several years ago had held up beautifully and their recent work seamlessly blended with the previous improvements. Arin is honest, very nice to work with, and we couldn't be happier with all of the work he has done for us. Highly recommend

    Natural gas fire pit and floating benches
    Sahira M.

    We are so grateful to have found Arin and his team at Buildcal. We had a vision and the work exceeded our expectations. Along the way, we added in some work and Arin was very reasonable and understanding. We decided to go with Arin because he was easy to do business with, was flexible, had a great team and was within our budget. We did interlocking pavers, tree removal, turf, bbq and fire pit area as well as a new fence. Even with our additions along the way, The work was completed within a very reasonable timeframe (2.5 months). Everyone who sees our yard is amazed at the work, and so are we. We enjoy our new oasis so much! Thank you so much, Arin and Buildcal!

    the foundation for a new home
    Roza M.

    Arin and his team are fantastic. I met with lots of contractors, but decided to go with Buildcal to redo our front yard which was a pretty big project - hardscape, landscape, new grass, irrigation system, and lighting. I'm extremely happy with my decision. Arin is an honest and caring person, which feels impossible to come across when it comes to construction. Being young homeowners ourselves, we've had many bad experiences with contractors and it was hard to go into this process with trust, but Arin really changed that for us. Him and his team are professional, hard working, and really care about the quality work they deliver. There were things that I wouldn't notice, but Arin would go out of his way to fix. Don't think twice, go with Buildcal and trust the process. They will deliver beautiful results.

    Buidcal Landscape and Arin did a phenomenal job transforming our unusable backyard into an amazing hosting space that meets all of our needs. We wanted room to entertain guests, a built-in bbq and firepit all while being water conscious with the landscaping. Arin was able to accomplish all of this within our budget. We couldn't be happier with the results.

    Arin and his teams really delivered! From the get-go, Arin reviewed my hardscape and landscape plans thoroughly, made suggestions (to do with cost and aesthetic) and patiently worked with me in getting the scope of work just right. His teams were efficient, knowledgeable and courteous at all times as they planted privacy hedges, demo'd my concrete driveway and installed pavers/gravel. I really couldn't have hoped for a better team and look forward to hiring them again when I'm ready to tackle the next phase of my plans!

    artificial turf and a new tree
    Qian L.

    We wanted to renovate our preschool's playground in Glendale. We found Arin and Olivier on Yelp together with 2 other companies. We were impressed by their professionalism, knowledge and competitive pricing. Arin and Olivier won the bid and their team delivered a great makeover(artificial turf, planting a mature tree, planters and drip irrigation system). Although both guys were fully booked, they were very responsive during the process, always returning calls/texts/emails in a timely manner. Their price beat the other two quotes we had received. They are also honest. We agreed to drop several items on the contract. Arin reduced his final invoice $ amount accordingly. We had forgotten about the reduced scope of work. So it took another phone call for Arin to explain to us why he charged less than the contracted $ amount. We will definitely hire BuildCal again and recommend them to others.

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    LC J.

    We were searching for a company to remodel our front steps and were referred to BuildCal from our awesome handyman (Vic The Handyman). Since Vic always does such a great job with his work, we figured his landscaping referral could be trusted too. Just as we anticipated, Arin and his crew killed it! He took our steps and porch to a whole new level. It was amazing to see the transformation and end result of their work. Arin definitely picked the right crew members for his business. They were competent, professional, and diligent in their work. Arin himself is very knowledgeable, professional, as well as courteous with his advice to save money whenever and wherever possible. Above and beyond to say the least! There was a mistake on one part of the job, and he took it upon himself to assure us the job would be completely per our expectations, and we are very happy with the end results. The guy is super busy with multiple jobs, but still finds time to call, text, email during the process to make sure we're satisfied with their work. On multiple occasions our neighbors would stop by, give compliments, and ask who did our steps! I must've referred 3 of our neighbors, and 2 of my family members. We've just hired them again to remodel the stairs and porch on the side of our house, as well as the stucco/paint for the house. We'll also be hiring to landscape our backyard and cement the patio as well. We're definitely confident Arin and his team will do a fantastic job. Thank you Vic The Handyman for introducing us! If you're sitting on the fence trying to decide who's going to be your landscaper... STOP. Call BuildCal! You'll thank me later :)

    Added a tier to slope, removed old tree and replaced with plants
    S W.

    We had Buildcal do our turf and then brought them back out to landscape our sloped front yard and run drip line irrigation in the front and back. They were very professional and did the entire job in one day! They also gave us a great price and were willing to work with our budget, coming up with solutions for how to accomplish our vision while remaining in budget. Easy to communicate with, and very responsive. We are really happy with their work and would recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping or irrigation needs. Thanks guys!

    Doubled my living and entertaining space
    Lisa Marie P.

    Buildcal Landscape and Shawgrass turf changed my life! I've doubled my living space and entertaining area. We don't wear shoes in our home, and now, with the wonderful turf and concrete, our yard is SO CLEAN that we can be barefoot inside and out! No more stopping to put shoes on and take them off at the doors; no dirt dragged into the house - it's heaven! I met Olivier a couple years ago when he came to give me a quote for Duraturf artificial grass. He gave me valuable feedback and helped me realize that I was only in the beginning planning phase of my project. He suggested I think about more detailed plans for my yard so that I don't waste money installing something for a short term and have the added cost of redoing it later. I really appreciate that he wasn't a high-pressure salesperson. The product that I ended up choosing is the Shawgrass Coastal collection. It looks FANTASTIC - like grass, but better! It has great color and shine like live grass. It's made in America, kid safe, made with no lead. I love that it's low maintenance and saves water and I don't have to use pesticides. PLUS it has a 15-year warranty. I figure if I have to replace it in 15 years, I will have gotten my money's worth by then! The sand-type filling at the base between the blades of turf is called Hydrochill. It's pet friendly, FDA-approved, and it keeps the turf cool. I think it works by trapping moisture at night and releasing it during the day via evaporation to keep it cool. Does it get hot? Well, yes, but only in very peak times when it's 100 degrees out and the sun has been beating down on it for a couple hours straight. And even then it's no worse than walking barefoot on hot sand or concrete (I know this because I've hopped back and forth from my concrete to turf during one really peak time, and they were equally hot.) If I water the turf, the Hydrochill does its magic and all is fine. But I've only had one day in the last 2 months (June and July in Culver City) that watering it was necessary. Olivier and Arin manage a great crew. They're always on time, work hard, are respectful, and clean up after themselves. They were great in accommodating me by working sometimes with my back gate closed so my small dog could have access to the yard while they worked. Their craftmanship is good. I can't see any seams or any problems in my turf and it's already held up to lots of kids playing on it and driving a little electric kids car on it. Another awesome benefit - for me - is that when they put in turf, they put in drainage! And I happen to be a mom whose retail therapy involved buying my kids an inflatable water slide. I also have a bounce house. And when I had grass, it was a huge pain to have to pick up the inflatable toys and move them so that the grass didn't die underneath; or so that bugs from the grass wouldn't get into it; or for the gardener to come every week. And it was always annoying and gross having grass clippings, etc. Plus there was the time the bounce house was accidentally hit by a weedwacker and needed a repair. Just a little added value :) I'd like to emphasize one more time that I love how CLEAN turf is! And I love that I don't have loud lawnmowers and other machinery in my yard every week making a racket and waking my kids or disturbing my work. I highly recommend Olivier and Arin at Buildcal and Buildcal Turf. I'm equally pleased with Arin's brother, Artin, at Babylon Pools, whose crew built the hardscape and the hot tub. Like I said - my life is changed and I love it. Thanks, guys!

    Melisa H.

    Arin's team is very professional and did a great job on our front yard. Job included removal of a thick species of grass and two tree trucks, addition of a riverbed, irrigation system, 40 new plants, and mulch. Quick turnaround and seamless communication. We're very happy with the final product.

    AFTER (TURF HEAVEN)
    Joel H.

    The turf Kings. Don't bother looking anywhere else. 1. They source the finest turf on the planet from Atlanta. 2. They work quickly. 3. They do great work. In under a week, these guys transformed my useless backyard into a functional space that looks great. A month later, I couldn't be happier with their work.

    BEFORE PHOTO: This is with bamboo chopped down because it was pushing over the cement wall.

    We would absolutely recommend BuildCal! Arin's quality of communication puts him far above any contractor that we've ever worked with. He always schedules efficiently, returns emails/texts/calls, and is always available to answer the smallest of questions with patience and extensive knowledge. We needed so many of Build Cal's various teams for our backyard makeover: -Tree removal (bamboo, which is very difficult!) -Demolition of a 40 ft. cement wall  -Re-construction of a new 40 ft retaining wall -Fence building & staining (they made a gorgeous diagonal redwood fence) -Palm tree planting -Cement hardscape for a hot tub -Fixing some older artificial grass -Extensive electrical needs for the hot tub and outdoor lighting and many details within all of this! All of the BuildCal workers were so efficient, kind, and experienced. Arin was very fair with pricing and always honest if and when a more affordable choice was available. When our artificial grass got more roughed up by the bamboo removal than expected, they fixed it with no extra charge. It was a detail like that puts this company above and beyond. Arin has an assuring confidence, helpful attitude, and cares about every last detail.   We will 100% hire him again and refer him to all of our friends.

    Jordan V.

    Incredible! I had a lot of people come out and give me quotes for some turf in my backyard and not only was Olivier the cheapest quote but he is the only one to take the time to talk to me about all the different options; why one option works for me because I had dogs; where the turf comes from; the process to laying it down... etc. I came out of that first meeting with Olivier with more knowledge about turf than I ever even knew possible. When it came time to do the job Olivier and his crew were early and efficient. It looks amazing and was done in a matter of hours. Could not recommend Buildcal Turf more. It's important to have someone that not only can do the job but can explain exactly what you are getting as well. The job was so good it's got me looking at other areas of my yard to put turf on!

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    Arin is honest, very nice to work with, and we couldn't be happier with all of the work he has done for us.

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    Andrew and the Apex Design Concrete crew are awesome. I highly recommend them for any concrete…read morerelated project you may have in mind. I hired Apex to help me redo and repave my front driveway. After meeting with over a dozen contractors and driveway/pavement professionals, I ultimately chose Andrew due to his communication skills, fair pricing, and flexibility. Andrew and his crew finished the job in a mere 4 days, and the concrete turned out fantastic! Throughout the entire process, I greatly appreciated how easy it was to communicate my questions directly with Andrew via text and phone. Additionally, the guys were incredibly accommodating towards my specific circumstances -- I had construction working around them on the inside of the home and the Apex crew were tidy, professional, and considerate of those other workers.

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