This company did such a poor job and the way the owner responded was worse. He sold the company supposedly to a new guy who didn't want to fix anything. He originally couldn't do our job until Feb and all of a sudden wanted to do it in Nov. I believe because he was selling it and brought in random workers that did not know what they were doing. He sent his lawyer friend a year later saying to give him quotes but we called and sent him one and never heard back from him. Do not trust this guy. He is dishonest and uses it under the guise of being a Christian and that he went to Orange Lutheran. I'm sure Olu would be so proud. He made us pay each time before he did any work. I write this to warn you. We wanted to sue him but his coverage had been used by others who already did. At the time he was doing our house he had left another guy with a pool left undone. His wife must be proud. Beware!!!! read more

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We read a funny review that said if you were looking at yelp for recommendations on a backyard contractor/landscaper, you didn't get any good recommendations from your friends and family. In our case, this was partially true. We got around 3-4 quotes from qualified contractors/landscapers, and a recommendation from family. The 3-4 quotes from qualified contractors/landscapers were a joke; one quoted something like 60% above the verbal estimate, the other stopped responding when we had a few snowball questions on the estimate, and one literally told us to put plants on top of a concrete foundation. I think what he meant was to let some weeds grow in between the pavers. Lastly, the worst was the family recommendation, which you'd think would not be the case. Not all was lost, however, since some design ideas from discussing with the first few contractors filtered into our final design for our backyard, which I would recommend if you are the DIY type on coming up with a landscape design. We made an appointment with Will to come by to discuss. He was prompt, courteous and made a real effort to get to know us and hear out our ideas/plans while making some light recommendations of his own. It also helped that their bid was within our budget and very competitive. When we were close to pulling the trigger on selecting CCC, we noticed a discrepancy on licensing that we needed clarified. Will did no hesitate to put us in touch with Chris, the owner, who clarified what we noticed immediately, and appreciated the forthrightness. We were put on the list to begin 3-4 weeks after signing and making the deposit payment. Sean was assigned as our PM and we were glad we got him. Not only was he on top of every aspect of the project, but he steered us into making some better decisions, and ultimately, save us a little money in the process. Texts, emails, etc were all returned very fast, and I didn't ever feel like I was chasing Sean or CCC to get anything done (which seems to be a common thing in many contractor/landscaper reviews I read). Some notable things that I'll highlight during the process and in closing the project out were: - That CCC started and ended mostly on time. - That CCC allowed us to use our own design, help refine it through suggestions, and didn't try and take any shortcuts with what we wanted. - That CCC was flexible in allowing us to choose some of the materials (pavers, lighting) and did not limit our options. - That CCC worked w/ us to add or remove line items, well after the contract was signed, to allow flexibility in the project for things we did not use or things we needed that we didn't factor in. - That CCC provided written contract changes, or agreed through emails, etc when changes did occur to keep the paperwork straight, so there wouldn't be any misunderstandings later. - When there was a mistake made in the pricing of one of the contract line items, that was in our favor, CCC honored the price agreed and did not try and upcharge me for the difference. - That CCC cleaned up, put away, and were generally consummate professionals while onsite. We love our backyard, and we are very glad we went with CCC in the end. One other thing also: these guys do massive, large dollar value jobs. But they also did ours, and they didn't look down on us or treat us any differently than the million dollar jobs they may have been working at the same time. Now, that's respect and commitment. I would recommend Chris, Sean and the CCC team for any job, big or small, and they would be the first ones we'd call if we have future home improvement projects. Thanks again guys. Side note: Don't be a Danielle Downer below, and be realistic on what can and can't be done, especially given timelines around holidays. Side Side Note: The plants were bought at H&H Nursery, the planting of the plants were done by Armstrong Garden Center of LB (off 10th street), and the mulch/stones were supplied by SiteOne Supply (in Los Alamitos). All other items were done by CCC (concrete, pavers, electrical, irrigation, etc.). read more

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Working with California Coast Contracting has been an unmitigated disaster and we have retained attorneys to take legal proceedings against this company, both owners, and the license holder. We have also submitted a complaint to the Contractors State Licensing Board, plus submitted a claim against the company's bond (and was told we're not the only ones doing so). Having purchased a new house on a bare dirt lot, we selected California Coast Contracting (CCC) to do our landscaping. We worked with Chris Cox on the overall design and once we received city permits and HOA approval of our plans, CCC started work. Some work was done by their in-house crew, some by subcontractors brought in by CCC. Although things seemed to go well at first, mistakes started to be made by their in-house crew. There seemed to be a general lack of supervision, so a number of tasks would need to be redone. Then work done by the in-house crew failed a city inspection and work stopped for a couple of months. Eventually, the other owner (Tom Sanford) personally took over. He had his crew re-do a small amount of the work, just for it to fail city inspection a second time. CCC's crew then collected their tools and totally abandoned our project. After twelve months our back yard looks like a war zone, with a partially built pool, unusable outdoor kitchen, building materials and trash where a lawn should have been. Then we had worse news. Although we had been paying CCC's progress invoices on time and in full, several of their suppliers and sub-contractors contacted us to say they had not been paid by CCC and were now coming after us for payment. One even put a mechanics lien on our house. Between what the sub-contractors and suppliers are owed, plus what we'll need to pay another contractor to re-do CCC's inspection-failing work, we've lost over $125,000. This is money that we had already paid to CCC, but now we have to pay it a second time (thus the lawsuit and other legal actions we're having to take). read more

We used California Coast to put a new Concrete patio in our backyard. Around 700 sq. ft. They worked when they said they would, and they were always on time and committed. It was refreshing compared to typical contractors who start a project and then take forever to complete it. On top of that, they were extremely responsive, courteous, and professional. The crew that came to our house each day were great. Not only did they work hard, but their work was exemplary. We love the new patio, and are very glad we chose California Coast. read more

Do not use these idiots!!!! My front and back yard are still not done! We started this project in July of 2018 and I'm still waiting. Just finish the f'ing job! So far not impressed! I'm beyond upset that I have to write this low star review but this business took 90% of the payment and has not even come close to finishing our front and back yard! Both our front and back yard are incomplete and it makes complete sense seeing that the "working crew" now only come once a week to work. This company verbally agreed that our yard would be done by Thanksgiving and here we are, 6 days from turkey day. If you need more information on this company PLEASE contact me for specifics as I'm getting angry just thinking about this mess that's in our front and back yard! My husband is okay with this mess but as a stay at home mom that needs to take her kids outside to play in the back yard.....this is ridiculous! And super unprofessional, if your company can't handle one job, don't take more jobs then you can. The crazy thing is our front and backyard are not anything amazing, we are not asking of a pool or anything crazy!!! Finish the job!!! read more

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I have been nothing but impressed with Chris and the quality of his work. I have a few photos right after it was completed and a few more recent photos of how it looks today. Chris hired a master gardener and made sure that the type of plants not only met our HOA requirements but would not attract bees that might fly into our house when they doors were all of the way open. The travertine looked great and we opted to do cement everywhere else and I am glad we did. Super happy and the work speaks for itself. read more

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We used Chris and his team for the landscape of our new home in Orchard Hills, Irvine. We had a uniquely shaped yard and a very specific look and function we were trying to achieve. Chris and several members of his team helped us every step of the way. If something was not going how we wanted, they were great about talking through it with us. From plants to layout and irrigation, to the numerous appliances we were trying to squeeze into a tight space, they patiently worked with us to get the yard where we wanted it to be. Additionally, we had a concrete bar area that needed to be fixed over a year after the project ended. Many contractors would have not returned the calls or made us come out of pocket for the fix. Chris and the team handled it without any discussion and we're now once again enjoying the backyard we dreamed of when we moved in. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any landscaping or outdoor structural project. read more

I had a new house and landscaping installation started from just dirt in both front yard and backyard. My experience with CCC started with architecture design. I had the opportunity to work with one of the experienced designers in Chris's team (there may be other good designers, but I only worked with one, and he did the job well). There were some changes back and forth during the design phase and even in the construction phase, but Chris was always willing to accommodate those changes. Overall, I was very pleased with the design and installation. I wanted a half medallion in a California room, which is often a challenge to install, but the team successfully completed it well. read more

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Calif Coast Contracting did an outstanding job on a custom design concrete project we had . We needed a concrete pad done for an outdoor bbq tiki island being delivered . We needed a gas line and electrical ran under the pad . We had the design . We needed it executed . They did exactly what we had on paper . Sean was always personable and caring . He often helped me with my disabled mother when I needed to meet with him. He stopped by the entire time to make sure the job was going as planned . He addressed every concern . He got the right colored concrete we used before . He even referred us to the rock materials yard to get the rock we wanted as a border . He then picked it up after it was selected and the install was perfect . Even months after the job was done , Sean asked how I was doing and how my mother was getting along . He was also kind to my dogs who wanted to see what was going on . I have zero regrets using Sean and his crew . read more

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California Coast Contracting poured a slab, constructed approx 20' of planter, installed a drainage system and contoured a strip of dirt alongside the slab. Not a major renovation; one of those "this area would really be better with..." type of affairs. The kind of deal that is often not undertaken but really makes a difference when you do it. Chris was enthusiastic about the project and made us feel like we were one of his $80,000 customers. Chris met with us and prepared an accurate and competitive quote on site. His crew showed up when he stated they would arrive, and they remained on the project until it was complete. Chris was involved in the project and stopped by to check status a couple of times during the week. The crew was polite and cleaned up everyday when they shut down. As often is the case in projects like these, there were decision points on a couple of things. Not unforeseen issues, simply "we can do it like this or like this" scenarios. The crew leader Manny made sure to engage us on these issues and clearly explained options. Our experience with other contractors on issues like this was that the crew made their own decision without consultation - and ended up coming back afterwards to correct. At the end of the week there were a couple of small issues still open, the type of issue I wouldn't have complained about finishing myself. Manny showed up Saturday morning to finish up. Chris, Manny and crew transformed a little, blah, dirt patch portion of our backyard into a little oasis. We are completely happy with the design and the execution. When I have other landscape projects in the future, I won't waste my time on securing multiple bids and endure all of the no-shows, and instructions to simply take a couple of photos and provide dimensions and they will provide pricing site unseen. I will simply call Chris and ask him when he can start! read more

This is probably the best landscaping company I have ever worked with. We bought a new home and we needed the front and backyard done. CCC helped with the design, planning, and all aspects of the job and made an overwhelming project very enjoyable. Chris and his team went out of their way to make sure we were happy with every aspect of the work. During the project we ran into two very significant issues that were not the fault of the anyone but things that needed to be dealt with to ensure the project was done correctly. They spent the time and effort to get it done 100% right and never cut any corners. Chris was available every time I called him with concerns and was always willing to address all my issues. I have dealt with landscapers over the years for other homes and I have never experienced this level of professionalism and willingness to make the client 100% satisfied. I highly recommend this company!! read more

My wife and I are extremely satisfied with the work that Chris and California Coast contracting did for us! Chris was the only contractor we met with the bothered to take the time and do the research and found out that we could have a built-in fireplace in our backyard the way we wanted it. Chris's team was outstanding, we had lots of hard scape installed, absolutely beautiful!! There were of course a few revisions that needed to be done and they were handled quickly and professionally and the outcome of the yard is fantastic! Chris and his foreman were consistently around the job site and always available to be in communication and discuss any concerns that we might have along the way. We cannot say enough about Issac who was in charge of doing the actual work and his team! Issac was super positive and incredibly professional and really cared about the quality of the work. If it wasn't perfect he had no problem re-doing it! We did our research upfront before selecting Chris and California coast contracting. He had a very fair price, he did the work upfront to get us the yard that we wanted and he pushed through to the very end to make sure that every last detail was completed. We have heard lots of less than positive stories about contractors and we are so thankful that we picked Chris! read more

Chris and his team did a wonderful job for us! He worked on our first ground up landscaping job on a newly constructed home and helped us every step of the process. His team was prompt, responsive and fair at each step along the way. Highly recommend to anyone and have already gladly passed his information along to many friends and neighbors!!! read more

I started working with California Coast Contracting last year and they have been so good to work with. Chris and his team are quick to respond and they made everything so easy for us! read more

CCC is one of the best landscaping company in the OC. Chris and his team is extremely helpful with the design the ideas and picking out the material. It's been over 3 yrs and I can still call if there is a problem or if I need to add. You can't go wrong with these guys read more

I hired California Coast to install a total landscaping project for my new Irvine home in 2018. Chris and his team went above and beyond in handling all aspects of plan approvals and HOA coordination. This was critical for me as I was living on the east coast at the time. He really came through for me, he knows most of the association approves and processes. We are very happy with the results. The hardscape (Patio, concrete, walkways, etc.)and lawn/plants are very nice and the pricing was much more reasonable that most of the outlandish quotes other contractors tried to bait me with. read more

California Coast Contracting came highly recommended by both my General Contractor and my landscape designer. We were doing a complete rebuild of our home and yard. When the house had cost overruns we had to reduce our yard budget to less than half. Chris worked with myself and the designer to value engineer the project into budget while keeping the form and feel of the original design. We get comments from neighbors all the time of how nice the yard looks. I am a senior manager with a large international commercial General Contractor and Chris's professionalism, service and quality of work was as good as any large union landscaping firms I have worked with over the years. I will actually be having Chris and his team come back this summer to do phase 2 of our yard. read more