Worked with Johnny during quoting process. Stand up gentleman and thorough. Top quality company.

This review is for the design team at Calimingo! I really can't believe I waited so long to get started with the design process. We purchased in a brand new community and our HOA was hounding us to get started on the landscaping Hardscape for the front yard. We had seen many other companies come through the neighborhood and to be frank, their work was mediocre at best, the same things you see everywhere, that trendy look. I worked with Adam and Mark, they really came up with a unique design for my space that really transformed the entire approach. We didn't really go crazy in the backyard, but we promised the kids a pool and I had to have an outdoor kitchen. Our next step is getting through the HOA, and then permits, but the process so far has really been fun and smooth, I'll update my review after the build! read more

Calamingo was good to work with. They are responsive and have good design ideas and feedback. Highly recommend!

Wow! I can't say enough good things about these guys. Calimingo exceded our expectations from start to finish. Our designer really understood what we wanted and the build team turned it into reality. Here we are hanging out in our finished pool enjoying the heat and we couldn't be happier. Construction projects always have little bumps in the road, but they were able to overcome every issue with grace. Super stoked on the finished product! read more

You absolutely get what you pay for with Calimingo. The quality they put into their work is top notch. All my neighbors went the low cost route with their contractors and you can just tell the difference in quality. Check out the pictures how great everything came out. They even came back to put in the floor I wanted in the fire pit! If you want top craftsmanship go with Calimingo you won't have to worry about anything once the work is done! read more

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Had a great experience with Calamingo pools designing our dream backyard. Their designer, Scott blew us away with his proposal of what could be done with our ho hum space. Steve always answered my (many, many) design questions promptly even after the design was completed and provided his expert advice on materials, layouts etc. We're in the middle of our build and cannot wait to see the finished product! I can't recommend them enough. read more

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No question. Hands down. The best pool builder. We spent over a year trying to find the right team to build our pool. We went off recommendations from friends and our realtor but we were not convinced that anyone else would be able to create the pool of our dreams. The team was super quick. Our backyard was done in a blink of an eye. The design was something that blew us away. The build quality is to a standard I have never seen in any pool. Thank you Jessie, Russ and the entire team! If you want the best pool with the cleanest build and engineered to perfection this is the place to go. read more

After seeing Jesse on HGTV multiple times, my wife and I decided to look him up on YouTube. We were thoroughly impressed with the level of craftsmanship, care, and art he took after his projects. We knew we had to get our back yard designed from him! Jesse has designed our dream backyard! He designed the perfect patio, pool, and outdoor kitchen. The level of professionalism and attention to detail is like no other. Jesse is thoughtful and thorough with his designs. It also made it very convenient that he drove to our house. read more

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Calimingo is top notch. We worked with them on a backyard pool installation and they went above and beyond. I feel like you are getting something really special and original with these guys. We couldn't be more happy with the result. The team we worked with are very personable and accommodating. There was no shortage of care and attention to this entire project. Thank you guys so much and keep doing what youre doing. Well above and beyond the competition. 10 stars read more

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Much appreciated to Jesse and company for their attention to the details that distinguish a good job from a great job. Team also went out of there way to resolve any post-construction punch list items, and have facilitated any fine tuning required admirably. I recommend highly. read more

Design Review - I hired Calimingo to do a complete design of my front and back yard pool design which turned out to be exceptional. Although it took several revisions, it was a work in progress that continually got better each time. They were kind, patient, courteous, and diligent. I have showed the design to lots of my friends and family who were all rather impressed. I would highly recommend them for your yard and / or pool designs. Now it's time to make it a reality. Although they are a design / build company, I have not committed to having them do the work yet. I'll update the review if I do. See attached renderings. read more

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We went to Calimingo to design our dream front yard with a pool... they came up with a beautiful design. It really exceeded our expectations! Jonnie, Jeff, and Steve really went above and beyond for us. We haven't started the project yet but we cannot wait to get to it! We will post photos here once it's all done. In the meantime, here is a photo of their design. read more

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This is my third project with Calimingo Pools and they just keep getting better! I remember when Jesse did all the designs himself by hand with a pencil. Now he has multiple designers on staff but the design still have the same magic touch. Jesse still is involved in all of the custom designs and it shows. I love my new backyard and already excited about the next one lol. Incredible job as per usual guys thank you so much read more

The Calimingo team and product is truly the best. The service, professionalism, and quality of work is really in it's own class. Calimingo's design and pricing breakdown was beyond detailed and exactly what we were looking for. Going with any of the other companies felt like a gamble. Calimingo is worth every penny and more! Thank you Calimingo Team! read more

We have a townhouse in Newport Beach it's not a huge area but we love it and especially now that Jesse and JE Proscapes have worked their magic for us. At first we thought our little project wasn't going to be big enough for them plus they treated us like gold. I received several communications over the phone and screen share from their staff and Jesse himself! I have to say you can really tell he's passionate about what he does and he loves it. It shows in his work. Thank you so much Jesse and the JE Proscapes staff. Sue and Aaron Shindle read more

Calimingo Pools - My new backyard it's a small area but it is clean comfortable modern and we love it! - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I don't know where to even begin. I literally described my vision to them and they brought it to life. These guys are the real deal. The most rewarding experience after shopping around and having a fallout with a previous company but Calimingo made it up to me by delivering a fast, clean, and absolutely immaculate service. My pool and jacuzzi look like they're out of a movie and I cannot get tired of my view. Thanks again Jesse!! read more

Calimingo Pools - Summer has officially begun - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

WOW. I cannot begin to tell you about the amazing service I got working with Calimingo pools. From beginning to end, they were the easiest, friendliest and let me tell you some of the cutest owners of a company I've ever seen. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck and the BEST pool company in the world. You'll check here with them first. Unreal experience. I can't wait to host all my parties around my pool and show off. read more

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Garden studio design and calimingo pools executing all aspects. Show up early, work late, never a hassle, very professional- our yard looks amazing thank you.. and an extra shout out to Paul their landscaper!! read more

Calimingo Pools - Beautiful work calimingo!! Whole crew excellent - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

They don't offer the service that they advertise . At least that's the response I revieved from my enquiry. Update - They clarified their initial response read more

I have been working with Jeff from calimingo and it's been so far a great experience! We are coming up with an incredible design for my backyard and I cannot wait to see the finish project! They are very detailed when it comes to their designs and construction work. They are also very responsive. I highly recommend them! read more

Calimingo Pools designed and built our dream backyard. As first time pool owners we wanted to use a top quality and knowledgeable contractor and that is what we got! It was a pleasure working with the Calimingo team, our project manager Russell went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and that our project was done right. We couldn't be happier with the completed project, it's beautiful and feels like a vacation in our backyard! read more

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I inquired about a project for my backyard and received a response almost immediately. I have dreamed of a Calimingo pool for years because they are the absolute best in terms of design, ingenuity, quality, dependability and value. Looking forward to getting started. read more

Calimingo killed it on our backyard remodel. It was timely, and the project manager was easy to work with and stayed on task in a timely manner. Very happy with the design and results! read more

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I worked with JE Proscapes from February to July 2020, on a landscape design for my micro backyard. The guys were great, and they did upwards of five revisions to suit my taste. We finally settled on a custom circular seating area with built-in fire pit. Russ worked with me during construction for my budget, and spaced it out over several months due to my property tax installment. The ultimate work is beautiful, and a dream come true! I highly recommend Calamigos pools, even if you're not getting a pool - they can make your wildest ideas take shape! They're also super friendly and efficient, it was great seeing the masters at work. read more

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Calimingo Pools and Jesse Escalera!! What can I say that these pics don't already tell you! Not only does this dude have the most badass beard of anyone in OC but Jesse has nailed the art of landscape design and architecture! The materials and elements he mixes together create one hell of a visual cocktail and I think I can be confident in saying that we have the dopest backyard of anyone in Huntington Beach thanks to Jesse and his crew. Worth every penny just for his creative mind, then couple that with unmatched quality of construction and well, you get what you see here! Jesse, thanks bro!! read more

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These guys are as good as gold!! Hire them and not only will you have an amazing pool, but a relationship with a great bunch of people. Thanks for being wonderful Calimingo team! read more

Calimingo turned our entire front and backyard into a resort. Not a single detail missed. We worked with Russel who was patient and communicated every step of the way. We told them what we needed and they more than delivered. We have worked with contractors who were an absolute nightmare so it was amazing to finally work with a company that wasn't trying to screw you over or half ass the job. People showed up daily until the job was complete. Highly recommend if you want your yard to be freakin amazing and feel like you are on vacation every day. read more

Asia helped us design and create a new pool space, it looks amazing! I have recommended them to my neighbors and family in South County, especially for custom pool lighting and hot tub design. read more

Calimingo Pools - Hot tub and pool lit up - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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100% SATISFIED! A stunning masterpiece! I'm not sure where to begin ... I received a lot of bids on my hard scape and pool, it was a big investment and at first I found it difficult to compare the companies - the decision simply couldn't be on price alone.  After all I didn't buy the cheapest house I could find, I don't eat garbage food, I don't go to Supercuts, my style is classy - my personal brand is smart confidence, piece of mind is a priority when making big decisions.   I read all the negative reviews I could find on the 4 design contractors and integrated the issues others had written about into a scoring system (learning from other people's pain and headache) and I went about making the very best decision I could - price was simply a component (I gave it a 35% value) I weighed reviews, recommendations, google searches, competence of the staff, and their answers to my questions specifically asking: - what differentiates you from the competition - what is your process for project management -  how do you keep the job on schedule - what if I want to make changes - what do you look for in a client - what about your organization are you most proud - convince me that you will make my dream a reality - specifically how do you handle conflict and misunderstandings In my Benjamin Franklin evaluation Calimingo pools came out FAR AHEAD of the competition and I invested in their team. I couldn't be happier with my decision to trust Jesse and his crew with creating what is now the crown jewel of our home.  I feel like I commissioned a masterpiece from an artist.  I don't tell people "Check out my oasis, it's the yard of my dreams" I tell them "Look what Jesse Escalera from HGTV built in our yard!  Isn't it stunning!?" read more

Calimingo Pools - sunken firepit is fire - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Great company, prompt, great value and great work. Johnny from the design team knocked it out of the park, amazing design. I would highly recommend. read more

We just finished our design with Calimingo. The process was so much fun because they actually listened to our feedback. We really wanted to collaborate in the process so working with a real design team was a total learning curve that was thoroughly enjoyable. We ended up incorporating quite a few of their suggestions and stretching our budget to get everything we wanted so the build can't come fast enough! I'll update my review after the construction. read more

Truly couldn't have asked for an easier and more enjoyable process. Everything was great, starting from the state of the art design process to the super detailed pricing explanation. We met with Adam from the design team at our property who took pictures and measurements for everything imaginable and in just a couple of days, he took all of our ideas and turned it into a beautiful 3D rendering which helped us visualize our dream pool build. Mike helped coordinate everything along the way and made sure to answer any and all questions and concerns we had which truly made us feel comfortable moving forward with Calimingo. Can't forget about Jeff who fine tuned the project to ensure we were overly comfortable signing the contract. Nothing but pure aces with this entire team! I already gave their information to some close friends for their build and would highly recommend to anyone looking to get any type of backyard work done! read more

Had JE Proscapes remodel my old pool, expand it out, and added a jacuzzi. From the start when they came out to give me the estimate to the time the pool was done, they were very informative and gave me update as I ask them 200 question about status of work, design, and material. I was impressed with their team and their communication. I had a few tile that fell off because my cement guy didn't cut expansion joint into my concrete and JE Proscapes not only told me what was wrong but went out of their way and fixed my tile at no charge. Their customer service and detail of service is 5 star worthy. read more

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We recently moved into our home in Orange and the highlight of our home is our backyard and pool. We moved right at the beginning of the summer and we have throughly enjoyed the pool! The details of the outdoor living space and pool are truly resort like. Every detail from the landscaping, to the majestic palm trees, the unique hot tub, the fireplace tile details, you can tell it was very well thought out and planned. We really couldn't have asked for a more perfect backyard and backdrop for our kids to grow up in and for us to entertain as well. Its the perfect space for kids and adults. Anyone that walks into our home immediately is floored by the resort like pool and outdoor living space and at night the vibe is incredible with the lighting detail- it comes to life in a whole different way and floors people even more. I am in awe of my own backyard everyday. Even though we are not the original owners who designed the space- the Calamingos team has been super helpful and in touch with us to ensure we are aware of all the unique features and care that pool and space requires. Thank you!! read more

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We had a major outdoor remodeling project, front yard, exterior of the house, side yards, and the entire backyard, including adding a pool. We knew kind of what we wanted, but Jesse was able to really bring it to life and add some incredible details that really made it "wow" people when they come over. Now, just over a year after we have completed the project, we couldn't be happier. We use our outdoor space all the time and get compliments from friends and family every time they visit. It was a big project, but are so happy that we did it and now get to enjoy it daily with our kids. read more

Calimingo Pools - Backyard pool at night with cool lighting... perfect for night swimming. - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Calimingo designed and built an extraordinary pool and yard for us. They have great ideas and sense for design. They worked with us all the way through to make the most amazing resort style experience in our yard. It makes a world of difference to have a great combination of beauty and function. Thank you Calimingo! read more

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(For the owners review back to me..) lying is definitely The worst thing you can do when Owning a company.. First of all don't sit there trying to say that you guys don't go in the attic's when you guys had to run a bigger gas line to keep up with our fireplace and gas stove that you installed. ( Previously had electric stove. The city inspector failed his work!!) Whether you want tell the truth or not to all your yelpers it doesn't matter the court will decide the truth.. We have lots of paperwork stating that you were the Company that did the work so I'm trying to figure out how you could've not done it?? (again more lies) If it would make you feel better I'll post all the information on yelp so everybody can look at it?? Oh And pictures of all the shotty tile work that your guys did.. And again honesty is the best policy all you need to do is man up for what you did and that will be that. I get it your workers didn't know what they were doing and messed up now it's time for you to fix it. Personally Jesse seemed like a good guy... Until he destroyed my parents house and let asbestos spread throughout the entire house for years.. read more

Jesse and his Team are Amazing!!! They are beyond talented at what they do!! They designed a little piece of heaven for us in our own backyard. Can't wait to get started on these projects. Thank you guys! read more

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No one calls you back after you put in an inquiry with their receptionist. We even followed up twice to see if someone was going to contact us and they said someone will get back to us but no one ever did. read more

Covid may have delayed our backyard reveal party, but it was well worth the wait. Two and a half years later, we continue to enjoy our outdoor oasis, day or night! We couldn't be happier with our decision to remodel and to use Calimingo Pools. They are the most creative and innovative around!! read more

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