I'm so grateful for the great experience I had with Buildcal Landscape. As a real estate professional, I'm always looking for vendors I trust and feel confident recommending to my clients, and Buildcal is one of them. Their work is high quality, their pricing is fair and competitive, and the whole team is professional and knowledgeable. A special thank you to Arin for going above and beyond. He was responsive, easy to work with, and truly committed to making sure everything came out beautifully. The finished project exceeded expectations and made a huge difference to the overall look and value of the property. I'll definitely continue recommending Buildcal to my clients and anyone looking for excellent landscaping and hardscape work. read more

I had a major landscaping project covering my entire property, and the results were fantastic. Arin at Buildcal was reliable, and easy to work with. He listened carefully to my ideas, gave honest and helpful feedback, and worked with me to create smart solutions--especially for areas damaged by a large fallen tree. The new ground cover alone made a huge difference. Everything was handled professionally, and the final outcome exceeded my expectations. Overall, a great experience and someone I would confidently recommend. read more

Arin and his team did an amazing job on our property in Highland Park. He had great ideas, was friendly, communicated very well, and held himself and his team to very high quality standards. Buildcal handled the removal of our old front and backyard landscaping, and from there, installed hardscape, carpentry, planting and lighting. It was a very big job and Arin was diligent about staying on schedule while maintaining the best quality craftsmanship. His prices are fair, especially for the quality of work he delivered. Additionally, he's a fair and honest person, which is a rarity. Highly recommend. read more

Arin and his team were a dream to work with for our front and backyard renovations. Arin was reliable, responded to us quickly, and offered great ideas as the project progressed. When we needed additional work, he had contacts that gave us very competitive pricing and professional work. He even came back and replaced a few plants that didn't originally thrive. I would definitely suggest using Buildcal Landscape! read more

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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 :) read more

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Eight years ago we hired the landscape designer Anthony Dornian of AD Design to transform our entire property in South Pasadena. His wonderful landscape design included both our back yard (with a pool, sitting and a dining area), and the front yard with a new driveway, walkways, lawn and planting areas. At the time however we couldn't afford to build the entire project, so we only built the back yard (note: we didn't know Arin at the time, and he didn't build this phase of work). This past year we decided to finish the project. Anthony recommended we consider using Arin for this phase. Arin had worked on other projects of Anthony's with great results. I was impressed with Arin's experience, knowledge and work. His pricing was very competitive, so we went with BuildCal for the second phase of the project, and I couldn't be happier. BuildCal kept to their schedule (two months). The quality of their work was first rate, and Arin was always easy to communicate with. I can definitely recommended Arin & BuildCal. read more

Arin and team re-did our backyard and the results are great. He also managed to complete the work ahead of schedule. Arin didn't push us to do more work than we need, which we appreciate and he was knowledgeable. Lastly, we raised some issues re: communication in the beginning of the work and he responded professionally. Overall, we are very happy for the new backyard! read more

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Buildcal Landscape - BEFORE PHOTO: This is with bamboo chopped down because it was pushing over the cement wall. - Landscaping Near Me - Glendale, California

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I needed to completely redo my backyard, including Hardscape and landscape. After meeting with auditing twice, I knew I could trust that he would provide the best service and quality I could find. I was not let down and they did an amazing job from the barbecue to artificial turf, etc. I would definitely use them in the future and highly recommend Buildcal! read more

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! read more

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Over the last year during our new construction build we worked with a lot of contractors but Arin and his team were my favorite! Very professional, organized, easy communication and they did a great job. They worked on our irrigation system, lighting, landscaping and artificial turf! We're really happy with how everything turned out. read more

I'm not one to typically write reviews. My expectations are high and to earn a review, something special has to happen. Enter Olivier and his crew. For our local Little League, we needed to find someone who was a dedicated to his craft as we were to the kids. We asked for specific timeframes because we had to work inside our school district's rules and timing. We need to be exact in the outcome because we didn't want a game outcome determined by an inconsistent foul line. And, obviously, we needed to meet our non-profit budget. Olivier was wonderful to work with and his results were more than I expected. I'd use him again at the drop of a hat and have already given his name to many friends. If you are debating between a few different providers, I'd jump at Olivier. As the pictures show, we only did the foul territories as a way to save water and maintenance without changing the playing surface on the fair territories. read more

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Buildcal did two jobs for me: concrete & pebbles and turf. These were done by two separate teams: Arin led the concrete and Olivier led the turf. The coordinate with one another but otherwise operate independently. For example, I was billed separately by each of them and was required to put down a small deposit for each of them. Both teams did well. They were reasonably responsive over text/email and did work according to my specifications (I had drafted plans for them). The crews generally cleaned up after their job was done, but not 100%, which I have found to be common with crews that work on our house. There were a couple small gripes here and there (ex: not removing some of the sprinkler pipes and pouring concrete in that spot even though I told them multiple times that I am getting rid of all of our sprinklers, and then getting charged a small additional amount for this work), but overall they did a good job. Regarding the concrete work, I told them to do one thing (for a small part of the project) and then changed my mind later. They had to make some last minute adjustments to handle this change (including paying me more), and I was appreciative for that. The turf and concrete look great. The turf, especially, looks very good for being artificial. And they put some material on it so that it doesn't get as hot as it would otherwise (additional cost, which is fine), which is great because we plan to walk on it. Our 2 year old son loves running on our lawn now! read more

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Arin and his team were great to work with -- very upfront about everything and so fast! They repaved our driveway in less than a week -- including demo -- and it looks terrific. We would not hesitate to work with Buildcal again, in fact we're already talking with them about building a new deck. We're so happy we found them! read more

Arin and Build Cal landscape turned my overgrown and unkempt backyard in to a total oasis. The end result is significantly more amazing than I ever could have expected, it looks out of a movie.They installed a sprinkler system watering two huge areas of grass, 60 cypress trees, 10 palm trees and 6 citrus trees and landscape lighting to make it all glow beautifully at night.Arin is an amazing human being who was wonderful and easy to work with throughout the process. I cannot recommend him and his company enough and look forward to doing more business with them in the future. I am happy to provide photos of my completed job or give a verbal referral to anyone who might be interested in working with him. Cheers Arin! read more

Arin and the Buildcal team did an excellent job or us. Created a paved deck on a hillside. - modern pavers, modern cable fence - modern fire pit w in ground gas line - wall lights and cap lights - covered a wall w beautiful veneer Stones. We requested a modern look (more so than most of the homes on the yelp pics), and Arin executed our vision well. Arin was always available and responsive. Finished the job quickly and on time. Professional, courteous, and respectful of our family privacy. For anyone looking for a hard scaping job, I highly recommend this team. I'm planning on using them for landscaping in the future and have no doubt they'll do a great job read more

Arin and his team led our LADWP turf replacement project on our side-yard last December. We could not have asked for a more professional and accomplished team to handle the project. They handled the project from start to finish and the final product was just what we envisioned. The BuildCal team converted the side-yard from grass to drought-resistant landscaping, meeting all the LADWP requirements for the turf replacement program. We now have a vibrant drought-resistant space that no longer consumes vast quantities of water. We would definitely work with BuildCal again in the future. read more

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These guys are awesome Interesting, couple weeks ago i talked with One of my friend to find a reasonable price and professional guys to fix my backyard landscape, They came, check everything give me estimates price and time, and the did whatever they promised Thank you guys read more

Arin and his crew are great to work with! If you have any landscape / hardscape needs, do yourself a favor and give Arin @ BuildCal a call. They did our hedges, turf, and irrigation system in Los Angeles. Arin took care of everything and all went very smoothly and within budget and schedule.  The entire crew is very thorough in their work and clean up after themselves daily. They also redid part of our back patio concrete and even added a small putting green. We are very pleased with the outcome. Arin is a fantastic guy to work with - very easy going and responsive. That is very rare with contractors these days. I would not hesitate to work with them again on my next landscape or hardscape project. read more

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We are so thrilled with our new backyard area! Arin took the time to understand our needs and came up with great solutions to our little problem areas. What was once a clunky backyard and awkward entrance is now a seamless addition to our house and a functional landscape. Arin was straightforward and communicative through the whole process which is honestly not so easy to come by in the way of contractors. read more

Love, love, love our new front yard, extended driveway and patio. Every aspect of the job exceeded our expectations. Timeline, budget and above all, our vision was met. Arin was fantastic and responsive. He and his team was so meticulous and took great pride with their workmanship. Beautiful beyond words. read more

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I can't recommend this company enough. Not only was the crew kind and polite, they were efficient, clean, and very professional! Our dogs love this non-overheating turf, their paws aren't burnt or scorched like on previous artificial grass products we had installed by other companies on our properties in the past. The process was flawless and we were able to talk directly with the manufacturer representative, as we had questions related to heat and irrigation issues in the past. If our pups are happy than we're happy! 5 stars go to BuildCal management and their installers! Solid work! Thank you! read more

Where to start with this great company. Arin took my call right away and was able to provide me a quote right away. Their prices are very reasonable and their work was top-notch. I am very pleased with our outdoor bbq I couldn't ask for anything else. read more

We couldn't be more thrilled with the work that Arin and his team did in our backyard, they installed turf and new pavers with a drainage system + sump pump. I interviewed 4+ contractors and BuildCal stood out for their professionalism and communication. Arin was very responsive over email and his crew was extremely efficient. The end result exceeded our expectations and the attention to detail was excellent. Thank you! read more

Overall, this team did a pretty good job on my LA home. Dealing with the owner was a bit of a challenge. He didn't really lie...but he made quite a few promises that he didn't really keep. A few times he was rude. Overall, they did a good job but I wouldn't actively recommend them. read more

Great work and clean installation! Olivier was very helpful knowledgeable and above all super reactive and responsive! With a 6 month baby it was important for us to find the right product and the right quality for our son ( and us) to lounge and play on. And Olivier helped us to find the appropriate turf, made in USA. Also great installation staff, who is well taken care of and in return takes very good care of the company's clients! Very clean and meticulous job. they don't cut corners. If you want to give your money to honest and hard worker, and get US made product, don't look elsewhere. You guys keep on the good work. We need more professional companies with good values like this. read more

Loved working with this Company. Arin was extremely polite, professional and very communicative. They made my landscaping look amazing and I'm beyond pleased with the results. Highly recommend them, A+ service. read more

Arin and Buildcal just completed a project at my home that included removing the old driveway and replacing with interlocking pavers, artificial turf installation, and a new irrigation system. The various jobs had different crews which all showed up as scheduled, performed the work, and left everything in order at the end of each day. The finished product is amazing! I am extremely happy. read more

Arin & Olivier and their amazing crews at Buildcal Landscape & Synthetic Turf transformed my front yard from a pile of dirt to a breathtaking scene. Now my home has Big Curb Appeal. More importantly I am ecstatic!!!! Every time I come home a smile and sigh with awe and appreciation for this beautiful retreat which they helped me to create. I had the vision...they guided me away from ideas that were not cost effective and they completely delivered on my vision. They are the best!!! I absolutely 100% recommend that you choose Buildcal Landscape & Synthetic Turf to guarantee your satisfaction!!!! read more

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Extremely satisfied and pleased with every step of the way with BuildCal. Starting with Olivier, who gives a detailed estimate and ideas. The lead-time for the project was very fast and Olivier communicated every step of the process. When it came time to do the actual project, the crew was amazing - meticulous, clean, prompt, accurate, professional, detailed. The end result is incredible. Total transformation. The project took a day and a half, and on each day the crew cleaned up the yard even better than it was before. Every last detail was perfection. This was an A+ job. If you're looking to transform your yard with turf and high design, this is the best option by far. SIX stars. Incredible. read more

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