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    Drainage from his negligence

    I would strongly advise against using Down and Dirty Landscaping. We had nothing but problems from start to finish. First off, Ryan Haro, the owner, was rude and condescending every time we tried to communicate with him. It's clear he doesn't listen to his clients--he has his own agenda and does whatever he wants, regardless of what's been agreed upon. To make matters worse, Ryan and his crew caused significant damage to our property. They broke our concrete because of their negligence and the heavy machinery they used without regard for the surrounding area. His workers also damaged our gate, fence, and other parts of our concrete driveway. We had to keep calling them out to fix things that shouldn't have been an issue in the first place. Ryan also doesn't know how to properly handle drainage issues, which led to more complications with the project. On top of that, Ryan is extremely disorganized. He constantly changes the game plan every day, so we never knew what to expect. It felt like he was 5% present, and the lack of consistency made everything worse. If you value your property and want a smooth, professional experience, do yourself a favor and find someone else. Ryan and his crew will only leave you frustrated, with more damage than when they started.

    Stones not covering weed protection
    Darin T.

    Sadly as much as I would like to, do NOT use this business for your landscaping needs unless you want broken promises, C- work, cement with 10 foot crack, issues with drains, lack of follow through. I paid in full for a project in our back yard, was quoted 3-5 weeks, paid in early December and job was recently finished last week of March. When I say completed that's with plenty of issues in left to deal with as owner takes no ownership. "He's busy" "he warned me" I have everything in writing and kept a trail of all the broken promises. His way of "making it right" doing a free seal over the cement, the one with 10 foot crack in it that he "warned me of" but never did. He did suggest pavers, which were double the price. But to have a 10 foot crack with in 5 weeks of install is a joke. All of my drainage is currently clogged, he states not his fault, but in the only house with this issue due to work he did. I'm going to have to now pay someone else to come fix it, still have a broken sprinkler, multiple drip lines still not working, and more. Sadly though I have him months to make things right he never did! Zero ownership, zero compassion, zero responsibility. Horrible follow through as was mislead countless times he was showing up to fix things. Both my neighbors got work done by other business, paid EXACLTY what I paid, and there jobs are nicer, finished and NO ISSUES! Ryan is very rude and would not suggest to use his business for anyone.

    Justin L.

    I *highly* recommend Ryan and his crew. When we first started the project, Ryan came out to our house and designed something far beyond anything that we thought was possible. Once the project kicked off his team worked tirelessly to complete the project. They were never late and, in fact, were usually early. We are in love with the finished product and now instead of having a backyard that we're embarrassed by, we now love hanging out by our fire table (which Ryan also recommended). The cottage-like feel is exactly what we envisioned and now we feel as if we have an entire additional room. Our neighbors were so impressed that they hired Ryan on the spot to do some work for them as well.

    a backyard area with lights

    We often hear the saying "you get what you pay for" in a negative way....I'd like to say that we got what we paid for and it was worth every penny! Ryan worked with me over a couple of months to get my vision figured out and a quote that was also inline with my expectations. Ryan and his team showed up everyday - on time. They were professional and showed a ton of pride in their work. The end product was EXACTLY what I envisioned! We will definitely use them again for any landscaping projects. Our yard was dead grass and weeds...

    Before and after photos.  Walkway now goes from patio area to side of house and along long the other side to the street.
    Helena H.

    Ryan and his crew did an amazing job with our front/side/backyard. They worked very hard each day. Ryan has an great mind for detail and initially asked a ton of great questions before providing a quote for the work. He considered many things that previous contractors did not inquire about. We greatly appreciated his experience and attention to detail. The pavers, pergola, sod, plants, drainage, and material selection turned out amazing! As you can see from the before and after photos it turned out fantastic. We are very pleased and highly recommend Down and Dirty Landscaping.

    Reginald D.

    We bought our home about 10 years ago and we really never did anything to up grade the back yard or fix issues from the previous owners. We reached out to several contractors and settled on Ryan because of his down to earth manner, attention to detail, and competitive quote. The work was done in a timely manner and I think the results speak for themselves.

    After picture.
    Maria S.

    Ryan and his team transformed our dreary and sad looking backyard into a beautiful space to enjoy some fresh air and space to entertain. Ryan is professional, prompt and very responsive! When we had our first meeting, he told me they could get the work done in 1 week. I was reluctant to believe him, but he and the team got it done! I was amazed and elated. I HIGHLY recommend Down and Dirty Landscaping. Ryan Haro will not disappoint. Many thanks to him and his team. I have included pictures of before and after. Enjoy!

    Picture of my front lawn after installation.
    Tom G.

    Ryan and his crew did a fantastic job on installing a new drought tolerant lawn in my front yard. He is very knowledgeable and his quote was fair and accurate. He has a great attention to detail and he and his team are very hard working. He and his crew cleaned up the job site afterward and did the job in less time than originally quoted. Also worth noting: he answered the phone on the first ring, came out right away, quoted and started and finished the job the next day!

    Susan W.

    I can not say enough great things about Down and Dirty Landscaping! Ryan came in and transformed our brand new homes dirt backyard into an awesome, drought resistant oasis. He did a raised garden, pavers, and pad for our spa and a gorgeous pavers pad with bench for our new fire pit. Everything is lit up beautifully at night. During the day our yard is a great place to sit with a cup of coffee or have a large gathering of friends. Ryan did what we hired him to do! He has integrity on his jobs and does not just tear up your yard and leave you sitting, as many contractors will do. If he has to pull off for a day he will let you know. Once they get started it is magical how quickly they transform your yard! Ryan has the most respectful and hard working group of workers I have ever seen (my background is construction based contracts), so I know first hand how great it is to find a company with integrity. The one bit of advice I can give the consumer is to do your homework ahead of breaking ground. Get your plant choices written down and order your spa and fire pit as soon as work begins. Things like spas and fire pits take many weeks to arrive and vendors do not have them in stock. If you are choosey about plants and trees, I'd take the time to go to a nursery and write down exactly what you want. Ryan can get most anything! In conclusion, and work you have on your home is going to be stressful and sometimes things go awry, that said have a drink and let Ryan handle it... He will go the extra mile to see to it that you are happy!!! We are!!!

    We love our new backyard by Ryan. It's obvious that he takes pride in his work! He worked with us & made sure everything was just right!

    Love our new backyard! From a patch of dirt to a lovely area for relaxing and hosting friends. Ryan and his crew were dedicated to making sure the job was done right. With a great sense of humor and a contractor who actually communicates and does quality work; you can't go wrong.!

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