I recently worked with Jake Jo and the team at Echo Family Landscaping for a major backyard renovation, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. They handled our entire project from start to finish, which included installing new pavers, turf, and an irrigation system. The quality of their work is fantastic, and the finished yard looks absolutely beautiful--exactly like the design photos we had hoped for. As with any large landscaping project, there were a couple of minor issues that popped up along the way, but Jake was incredibly responsive and made sure everything was taken care of very quickly without any hassle. Overall, I am extremely happy with how the yard turned out. If you're looking for a reliable team in the Irvine area that does high-quality work and stands behind it, I highly recommend Jake and Echo Family Landscaping. read more

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Jake and his crew completed a rather large project on our new construction home that took approximately 10 months (pool , spa, firepit, outdoor kitchen, custom pergola, front, back and side yards, water features, landscaping, etc...etc.., but it was well worth the time and cost. We purchased a home in a new development, so we vetted many different companies to build all the features we wanted on an empty canvas (ie: dirt lot). Our budget was around $290-$360k. We got around 6 bids, which we narrowed down to 3. Out of the 3, Jake gave us the most confidence in his knowledge and eye for details. We visited some of his previous projects and were thoroughly impressed. A lot of our neighbors used competitors that were cheaper, but when we saw their completed projects, you could see a lot of corners that were cut and the shoddy quality. Some look down right terrible. The majority were unhappy with the work provided by those companies. The crews were constantly changing on the same projects (subbed out to 3rd party) and there was no post-completion support. I know that there have been lawsuits filed on some of the projects. Our home, on the otherhand, has been the highlight of our neighborhood and we have people constantly taking pictures and asking for details on Jake. Not just because of the design itself, but also because of his hardworking crew. We've been beyond happy with Jake and his team and love showing off our new outdoor space. Echo was at the top end of our budget, but the quality is A+++ and 100% worth it. He didn't cut any corners and his crew pulled 10-12 hour days, 6 days a week, for 10 months. Best thing is that Jake personally checked the quality of the work on a regular basis. If anything was off by a tiny bit, Jake redid it to make it perfect. I consider myself to be detail oriented, almost to the point of being unbearable, but I never had to worry about the work being done because of the QC by Jake. This in itself was worth it. The crew was consistently the same people and HIGHLY skilled. Some of the best work I'd seen. Ricardo was our project lead and so talented and friendly. All the team was very respectful and thoughtful. They cleaned up after every day and never blasted music or talked loudly or cursed. (Which was very important to me because my neighbor and I work from home). They were kind to my wife, kids, and neighbors as well. My parents also hired Echo to fix various issues around their yard and pool and had the same experiences we did with very proficient and highly skilled crew members that worked hard. Also, the small issues we had after completion were addressed immediately. Most contractors rarely come back after you've finished paying them, but Jake really values his clients and takes pride in making sure they're taken care of before, during, and most importantly, after the project is done. There are tons of companies out there, but nobody really does it like Echo and I HIGHLY recommend them. It's worth the investment, not just financially, but also the time and memories you will have enjoying the beautiful space and features. read more

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I am more than pleased with the remodel of my front yard with Jake Jo and Echo Family Landscaping. The remodel went smoothly and was completed on time. Jake helped me to choose the best tile and plants that look perfect for my yard. My favorite part of the remodel is the floating step with the light underneath it. His workers were very kind and worked diligently to complete the job on time. I would definitely recommend Jake Jo with Echo Family Landscaping to anyone planning to remodel their yards. read more

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We hired Jake from Echo Home Inc. to design and build the yards of our new construction house. Jake is a very experienced and knowledgeable landscaper. The whole process took 3 months to complete, just as he documented in the contract. It was a stress-free and even a little pleasant journey to us. Jake provided helpful but honest advice along the way, which includes the layout designing as well as materials selection and etc. His workers showed up at work on time every day (except Sundays). They delivered high quality work that exceeded our expectations. Our yards turned out to be so beautiful and well functioned. We received so many compliments from our neighbors, some even told us that we hired the right person for the job. We are very satisfied with Jake's service. read more

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After researching several recommendations and Yelp reviews, we decided to go with Echo--and we are so glad we did. From the start, we were impressed by Jake's work ethic and his family-oriented business philosophy. He provided plenty of references but also brought fresh, creative ideas to the table for our project. For our small yard, we installed a fire pit, tiling, side concrete, plants and trees. The project took about seven weeks (excluding rainy days), and the crew was incredibly thorough throughout. Jake is a perfectionist; he and his team constantly offered suggestions to improve the design and proactively corrected anything that didn't meet their high standards. What really stood out was the customer service. Jake personally accompanied us to select plants, and when our first choices weren't available in the right size, he happily took us a second time to ensure we were completely satisfied. The results are fabulous--we've already had neighbors asking for his info! We would work with Jake again in a heartbeat. read more

It has been two years since Jake and his team did our backyard. Everyday, we enjoy seeing our beautiful yard with green and healthy plants that were once piles of dirt! We are very thankful to Jake and know that we made the right decision to work with him for our project. Jake is very professional and reliable. The quality of his work truly gives us peace of mind and satisfaction until these days. From designing phase to completion of our project, Jake was very attentive and helpful in guiding and helping us. He is very experienced and has broad knowledge in all aspects. He has amazing eye for design, very detail-oriented, and is well-versed in technical knowledge on hardscaping. Jake is also law abiding person in HOA related matters, he advised and handled all HOA matters from beginning until the end of project without us worrying. He used great quality of materials ' made in America' in his project. He has very good knowledge on plants too!! Jake was very responsive and patient to our questions before, during, and after the project. He always responds by giving his expertise knowledge and sometimes sprinkled with his own humorous jokes LOL. More importantly , he was not pushy at all and allowed us to have times to consider and decide (especially during the designing stage). I remembered he told us that since this is our project, he wants us to be happy and satisfied. He understands that each of his client spends so much and will live with the backyard for a very long time. His words proved through all his action- besides doing business, he genuinely helps his clients to get their dream garden! After few months of project completion, when we had questions about our plants and checked with him, Jake immediately replaced the right plants to us in just two days! (Surprised! Overjoyed!) He offered his workers to re-plant for us without extra cost. Until today, we are still very grateful for his great quality of work after TWO years. We didn't encounter any quality issues at all. Backyard is even more beautiful with all the growing healthy plants!! Jake plans to visit our beautiful garden soon. Again, surprised! Overjoyed! As promised, here are your five stars from me , Jake! Thank you SO much to you and your workers! Kamsahamnida ^^ read more

Echo Homes Inc is an outstanding landscaping company, and Jake its owner is honest and conscientious. I loved the fact that Jake was able to share lots of pictures from previous jobs, making it easy for me to select elements to include in my own backyard. Jake was very responsive to my questions and feedback. He has a good team of hardworking workers who did their jobs with quality and attention to detail. There were no gaps in the construction, and his people would come every day (except Sunday) and work long hours from 7:30 am till past sunset. Overall, I would highly recommend Echo Homes Inc and Jake himself. read more

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Extremely happy with our yard! Jake Jo and Echo had been referred to us by our local home sales office and one of our next door neighbors, and we spoke with a few other contractors + collected quotes in case we wanted to GC the project ourselves. Jake was extremely responsive and provided a reasonable, detail-oriented itemized quote that ended up being the final number. We had no issues with the Portola Springs HOA and found the entire team to be friendly, respectful, and hard-working. Their attention to detail and high quality work are notable, and at one point we requested a change in tile orientation after the first few went down that they were happy to make. Jake respected our design while making some recommendations that ended up working out well. We're thrilled with our yard layout, the plan execution, and the fact that we were done as expected based on his timing estimate. Our neighbor must like our yard - they didn't even ask us and are using him now. Thank you Jake and team!! read more

We requested a quote for a remodel for our backyard. Had I known, I would have hired Jake for design services and help with submission to HOA. I gave potential contractors my completed plans. Jake was the only contractor to come with an estimate in hand. He was extremely honest and fair. We chose our final pavers and they were special order so we were delayed. We never felt rushed or out of the loop. Jake was always willing to have a conversation around our many questions. His staff was extremely friendly and hard working. Always pleasant and never rude. Our backyard exceeded our expectations! Stop looking and just book with Echo Family Landscaping. read more

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Wonderful service from Jake and his team! Would definitely recommend him for landscaping projects in OC. They finished everything within 2 weeks on time and on budget as promised. read more

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Jake is the best! and professional! His crew members are amazingly careful, thoughtful, and considerate. Everyone attends to details and keeps the work area organized. Jake is quick to respond, and he spent time to present his ideas and plants selections. Jake completed my project ON TIME. I worked with contractors for 40 years, and Jake is the BEST. 5+stars for Jake. read more

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Jake and team renovated our whole backyard - basically a full gut out of all trees/plants/roots/concrete down to dirt. Jake was very experienced, communicative, and responsive to all of our questions. He gave great recommendations throughout. The entire process from the initial consultation, design/quote, demo, construction, and completion of the project was smooth. He is very flexible and open to changes that come up due to unforseen circumstances on site or our change of mind on minor select elements of the plan. We are very happy with the final results. read more

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I recently hired Echo Family Landscaping for a landscape and hardscape project (front and backyard), and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. From the start, Jake (the owner) was incredibly responsive and collaborative, taking the time to understand our vision and offering valuable suggestions. The project was completed on time and within the budget, which we really appreciated. His team was professional, hardworking, and respectful throughout the entire process. They paid attention to every detail, and the quality of their work was outstanding. I would highly recommend Echo Family Landscaping for any future projects and look forward to working with them again! Work completed: Demo of concrete, existing drainage, irrigation, trees, plants and dirt. Installed all new drainage, irrigation, lighting, new concrete, masonry brick work and brick courtyard. Installation of all new plants, planters, soil, and herb garden. read more

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I love my new yard and patio. Echo family did an amazing job on my front yard. I think they have the hardest working crew I have seen. They showed up on time everyday and worked hard all day. They finished a day early and the results are beautiful. I had a front yard full of dead grass, now I have a beautiful patio with lovely landscape. I would recommend Echo Family without hesitation read more

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This is the best experience I have had with a landscape company. Jake and his crew are very professional, responsible and honest. During the last 4 years we had been looking to redo our backyard. We have had some really bad experiences with multiple companies in the area and we almost gave us. We decided to try it one more time and reached out to a four companies around the Irvine area. One of those companies was Echo Family Landscaping, owned by Jake. Jake recommended us some backyard designers to design our backyard, regardless if we choose him or not. We ended up going with Fred. Fred is excellent and made multiple drafts for us to pick and choose and change things. Highly recommend Fred! After the final draft we reached out to once again to each of the companies for a final quote. Based on our interactions with Jake plus his work seen here on Yelp, we went with him. Jake helped us get HOA approvals and gave us a start and end rate of the project. Jake and crew met the deadline, completing the project in 2.5 months. Throughout the process Jake gave us recommendations based on his experience on things we should change from the design. He has a keen eye for design. A lot of neighbors really like our backyard and are surprised that the project was done so fast. I highly recommend Echo Family Landscaping. If you're looking for a hassle free, honest and dependable and responsible company. Posting some videos I took during construction and after photos so you can get an idea of the work done. read more

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We found Jake and his team through Yelp and Reddit while searching for a landscaper, and this was our first time doing a landscaping project. We had a backyard plan we sketched ourselves and spoke with several landscapers for quotes. Jake wasn't the cheapest option, but he was certainly the most detail-oriented and focused on quality. He provided precise estimates, including concrete and turf measurements, planting counts, and material choices. He also backed it up with an extensive portfolio of past projects that helped us visualize how our own yard would look. Another huge plus was Jake's familiarity with our neighborhood HOA process. He guided us through it smoothly and was always very responsive. He also went with us to our local nursery to hand-pick plants for our yard, which we really appreciated. Throughout the project, Jake kept us updated at every step, and his crew worked incredibly hard with great attention to detail. Our project was scheduled for about six weeks, but the team delivered a fantastic result a full week early. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and highly recommend Jake and his team for anyone looking for high-quality landscaping done with professionalism and care. read more

From start to finish, Jake helped me bring my yard visions to life in a timely manner. Despite me being very particular about every detail, Jake was very patient and accommodating towards my every need. He helped guide me (someone who has no experience with these type of things) and gave incredibly good input that gave me a sense of assurance during my stressful decision making process. Jake is also very well-versed in our area's HOA rules/regulations and was very responsive all the time, which was a huge plus. We also had to get our retaining wall designs approved by the city and Jake made sure everything was done smoothly. Throughout the whole process, Jake's expertise and knowledge in landscaping really showed. I had a wonderful experience collaborating with him and his workers were also very hardworking/meticulous. I am so glad I came across Echo Family Landscaping on Yelp and reached out to Jake after reading the reviews that I now can attest to. I have received so many compliments on our simple, sleek, and modern yard. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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We had Echo Homes do the landscaping in both our front and back yards, and they did an absolutely amazing job. My wife is extremely particular (and I say that lovingly)--she has a great eye for detail and a very clear sense of what she wants, which can be a tall order for any contractor. The Echo Homes team was incredibly patient and professional throughout the entire process. They listened carefully, offered thoughtful suggestions, and never rushed us. The crew showed up on time, worked hard every day, and were always respectful and easy to communicate with. The quality of their work is top-notch--everything came out beautifully, down to the smallest detail. We've gotten so many compliments on our new landscaping, and honestly, we're thrilled every time we step outside. Highly recommend Echo Homes if you want great work and a team that truly cares about getting it right. read more

Jake was referred to me by other people in the neighborhood who have used them in the past. I couldn't be happier with his services. He built out our entire backyard from just a dirt lot. They can do everything from hardscape to landscape. I would definitely recommend him and use him again for another project. His quality of work is excellent, and he's been really great to work with throughout the entire process. They do not cut any corners and his workers are really great and respectful as well. read more

I was looking for a contractor to renovate our front and backyard and I stumbled upon Jake via Yelp. I had met with a few other contractors and none were as responsive, thorough, and meticulous as Jake. Though Jake admits he is not a designer, he has a very good eye of what would fit into our limited space and how the overall aesthetics. There were are few items that we originally thought we wanted, but we ended going with Jake's suggestions and we were happy with the results. Often with landscaping, the crew plays a huge part in realizing the vision. Jake's crew did a great job and was definitely very hard working. They were here bright and early in the morning and stayed late into the evening. They were always on time, professional, and very friendly. Another benefit with working with Jake that I did not consider early on was his familiarity with all the various HOAs in the area including mine. Given this familiarity, he knew what the HOA would look for in the designs and included these details which resulted in a quick approval. After the project was completed, he converted our modest front yard and backyard into a living space that exceeded our expectations and is now being enjoyed by the entire family. A few of months after the renovation was completed, some of the plants had started to die. I contacted Jake and within a few days, Jake's team came by and replaced all the dead plants with new ones. I really appreciated Jake's focus on customer satisfaction and that he stands behind the quality of his work. read more

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I found Echo Family Landscaping via Yelp/Google and I reached out to Jake to have him come and give me a quote for the vision I had for my backyard. I appreciated his attention to detail in measuring every section and then giving me a detailed quote that was based on sq footage and material. For example, the artificial turf section would be a certain $/sq foot that was different from the tile section. Not every landscaper will go to this level of detail for a quote. Once the project started, the workers showed up from Mon-Sat for about 11-12 hours a day. They worked tirelessly for 4 weeks until the job's completion. His team is top notch he commits the same workers to your project until completion. They did very detailed and precise work as well as cleaned up space at the end. We love our newly landscaped backyard and couldn't be happier with the work that Echo Family landscaping provided. I would recommend them if you're looking for quality work! read more

This review is a couple months overdue but I still wanted to shout out Jake and the amazing experience working with him! From the beginning we interviewed a couple of landscaping companies in Irvine but decided to go with Jake because of his expertise and impeccable attention to detail! Jake is truly someone who cares about his clients and will go ABOVE AND BEYOND for them. First and foremost, we had multiple things we wanted for our backyard and Jake not only worked with our budget but also made things happen quickly! We were so grateful! Second, Jake will get your project HOA approved and hassle free. Having worked on many projects all over Irvine and being a long time Irvine resident, Jake knows exactly how to submit a proposal to the HOA and adheres to every rule making it a smooth and easy process. He will submit the approval for you from start to finish. Third, Jake is the succulent expert! We wanted different kinds of succulents for our backyard and Jake took the time to take us to a succulent farm and patiently explained every kind of succulent to us! We truly appreciated the whole experience and learned a LOT about succulents during this process. Jake is intentional. He takes the time to get it right the first time and we were well updated with every installation. His landscaping team is also very respectful and hardworking, doing their very best to meet deadlines, clean-up, and are very polite to the homeowners. Lastly, Jake even made the effort to consider our goldendoodle. He cared to help us select pet safe plants and materials and a pet-friendly turf design. We are very thankful for Jake's professionalism, knowledge, service, honesty, and dedication. Our backyard is beautiful and our family and friends love coming over and our dog loves enjoying his time outside! If you're looking for a landscaping company in Irvine, trust Jake! Thank you Jake and team! read more

Jake was there with us every step of the way. We're extremely happy with the results. Top quality workmanship and customer service! read more

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Jake and his team do fantastic work. We're so happy with how our landscaping turned out and glad we went with him. Out of all our quotes we received he was the only one to actually come to our property to take measurements and walk us through design options. Not only did we learn a lot during this but also his design was much better and more detailed. We loved all the little touches like recessed lighting and extending the grass to touch the bench, every other place just split our backyard in two. He actually convinced us to flip our whole layout because having the bench so close to the A/C unit would have been too loud during the summer. Lot of great learnings that only come from experience. He was very transparent about all the costs and which parts we pay, when money is due, etc. He gave us a couple options working within our budget and once we picked one he got us scheduled in. Once work began I appreciated not being bombarded with lots of choices at once, instead he picked out things for us as they made progress. We knew nothing about tile and pavers but he took us to the warehouse to look at them and even get samples. I'm so glad we did that because actually laying out our options in our backyard completely changed our mind, the tile we were considering was way too reflective and they sun would have blinded us during the day. We did a similar thing for plants, Jake took us to a nursery and walked us through all the options. The quality of the work seemed excellent, as far as I could tell no corners were cut. His guys are very professional and masters of their craft. They spent days polishing the concrete for our bench and fire pit until it was super smooth. The grout is lined up perfect, even custom cut outs wrapping around the drainage. Our concrete looks even better than what our builder put it. I noticed them taking extra steps like applying an acid wash to make it last longer. Small touches like the divider between the public sidewalk and our pavers looks super clean and seamless compared to what I've seen in front of other houses. In the end Jake built us a backyard better than we could have imagined, on time (including HOA rules and city approvals), and at the exact quoted price. Amazing! We couldn't be happier how it turned out and so excited to be able to use it. We've been enjoying it for a few weeks now and it's gotten positive reviews from all the guests we've had over. We look forward to using it for many years. Thank you! read more

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Jake and his team at Echo Landscape did a great job in completing the project at our house. The project was long and complex, requiring carefully removing two large trees that were very close to our house roof. The crew worked tirelessly, and meticulously removed the two trees. After removing the trees, they transformed our frontyard with new plants, gravel and landscape lights. We really like the clean and simplistic look of our frontyard and would recommend Jake for any landscaping projects in the Orange County area. read more

5 stars. Jake did a fantastic job with my backyard. His workers were phenomenal and attentive to detail. Every part of the process was seamless. Highly highly recommend Jake for your future landscaping!!! read more

5 Stars - Our Dream Backyard, Brought to Life! After two years of struggling to find the right landscaper, our neighbors' beautiful yard led us to Echo Family Landscaping--and it was the best decision we could have made. From start to finish, Jake and his team were phenomenal. Jake is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. He helped us refine our vision, spending time at nurseries to select the perfect plants. His artistic eye and dedication to quality are evident in every detail. The crew was professional, hardworking, and focused on craftsmanship. They worked diligently to transform our space, and the result completely blew us away. They didn't just build a backyard; they created a cozy, gorgeous oasis our family will cherish for years. If you're looking for a landscaper who cares deeply about their work and delivers exceptional results, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend Echo Family Landscaping read more

Jake did a beautiful job on the front and back yard of my house. We loved it so much that we also had him do my brother's house! He implemented our visions amazingly (he really has an eye for design). His work really does speak for itself. The process was incredibly smooth with Jake and his crew. He is very involved in the process. He did all the communicating with HOA and the city to make sure all rules and regulations were followed. From beginning to end, Jake was heavily involved and responsive. After he and his team finished my landscaping, I realized that I wanted to make a few changes to the final product. It was not a problem at all. Jake was very responsive to my concerns, and he immediately addressed them. Not only has Jake been a pleasure to work with, but his team is also very hardworking. They are incredibly detailed. They are working until sunset, often staying until later, and they do not take any shortcuts. They are kind, professional, and thorough. Overall, I highly recommend Jake and his crew for all your landscaping needs. The quality of his work is just unmatched and the results are stunning. read more

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Jake and his team at Echo Homes helped us with a very difficult backyard landscape project against a small hill. The hill was slowly sliding down at the time due to the heavy rains in 2023 and we needed to find someone quickly. Jake was referred to us by our neighbor who also used his service and we chose his service immediately. The challenge was both our hill side and four pepper trees with two large evergreens that had to be removed. The soil had slid so much that it had knocked down a fence that we had installed against the hill side to prevent erosion. Jakes' team worked through the summer months and even through the hurricane last year to stabilize the hill side and install a terrace. The end result was amazing and exactly what we had hoped for. Jake provided service from the design and approval with the HOA all the way through the final inspection and approval with the city and HOA. This was a very long and difficult project and Jake was able to solve a very challenging landscape. read more

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OK, my husband and I seriously had the most amazing experience with Jake and his team! From the moment we requested an estimate to the very end of our project and everything in between (and beyond!), Jake was responsive, reliable, and professional. His attention to detail is unmatched and he does everything with the utmost care and excellence. It's not surprising given the stellar and sustained reputation he has with the community (we were referred to him through personal friends and separately from our builder), but we just could not be happier with every part of the experience. He captured our vision for the back perfectly and helped develop our dreams for the front and make them reality. We initially just wanted to do our backyard but after seeing what an amazing job they did, we decided to do work on the front and we are so glad we did! His team is outstanding! They have unbelievable work ethic, coming promptly early every morning and always left the job site cleaned and organized until the project was finished. They were so pleasant and respectful throughout. They were masters at their craft and it was obvious they enjoyed their work. I can't say enough good things about the entire experience. Best decision we made! Thank you, Jake & team! Responsiveness 5/5 Reliability 5/5 Duration of project 5/5 Quality 5/5 Knowledge 5/5 read more

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Our sideyard turned out well. Jake's team has a great work ethic. They worked hard from morning to evening, taking each step carefully without rushing or cutting corners. They also clean up the site at the end of each day. Our project took some time to get started, and Jake was patient with us through the process. Although there were some changes to the original calculation as project progressed, we were happy with the outcome. read more

After a month to enjoy the work Jake and his crew did, I'm finally leaving this review. The work was done just before Christmas. It took about 3 weeks,and it looks fantastic. Many compliments from the neighbors too. Jake admitted he probably wasn't the lowest price out there, but the work and the materials are top notch. I gave Jake some ideas, and he added some elements to them. We are very happy with our new front lawn makeover. read more

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We are very happy with the work Jake and his team did on our front and backyard. Jake is artistic, accommodating, and helped us bring our visions together. He is very involved, made great suggestions and was quick to fix any unforeseen issues. His team was very hardworking and spent long hours perfecting their work. We are grateful to have found this company and more than satisfied with the way things turned out! read more

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They destroyed our community!! They started us with a five man crew which dwindled down to two people only! They edged our grass area around our big trees to where there's 5 feet of dirt around the trees now instead of grass! Poor quality owner doesn't give a damn! A year of trying to discuss issues with this company, and it only became worse and worse every month! I would not recommend them to an enemy!! we now have more dirt than we have grass. All the plants are filled with weeds. If you want a company that has two guys blowing dirt and weeds around they're the best at it. I could not post with not putting at least a one on there, but in my eyes, they deserve a zero!! read more

Jake did a beautiful job with our front and backyard! The process was smooth and we are very happy with how everything turned out! He came out and listened to what we wanted and made suggestions for things we didn't think about. He designed the plans and started right away! His crew was always courteous and professional. Thank you Jake!!! read more

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My wife and I engaged Jake to remove all of our existing softscape and replace it with hardscape to minimize our water usage and maintenance requirements. Our backyard was enclosed by a cold-looking cinder block fence that our HOA would not let us paint, resurface or otherwise touch. So we had Jake build a new stand-alone fence inside and detached from the cinder block fence with minimal separation (one inch) that was approved by the HOA. Jake did most of the work applying for and getting the HOA approval. He and his workers were amazing. They were respectful of our property and kept things very clean even as their work produced sawdust. And the precision of their work was top notch. Everything was precisely built and looks like it is out of a magazine. Jake used a composite wood with color baked in so it is maintenance free and the effect of the new fence brightened and warmed the backyard such that we love being out there now. It made our outdoor space seem larger. We had some artificial grass installed at the foot of the fence which highlights it nicely. Then in the middle of construction, we had him modify our fountain's water flow and replace the fountain's defunct lighting. It is so much better now! Jake is our man if we ever need more work done. Our neighbors have now engaged him for their backyard and our HOA has added him as a recommended contractor in our neighborhood vendor directory. For the large amount of work that he did and for the speed at which it was done, we feel we got our money's worth and are very happy with our experience and the final results. See the before and after pictures of one part of our yard with the fountain. read more

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If you have a new construction home and need to do your landscaping, you found the right team. Expect up-front pricing and end-to-end service from design, to HOA approvals, permitting, picking out materials and plants, programming irrigation and lights, etc. I called the owner, Jake Jo, after my neighbor referred him to me. By then, I had already talked to multiple landscape design and construction companies and had mediocre experiences with them. Jake and his crew were a pleasure to work with. He did the design free of charge and only asked to be paid if you selected him. He also makes sure to understand if I wanted a low, medium, or high-end backyard. As we inquired about different nice-to-haves - a water feature, a built-in BBQ, a firepit, etc - he was able to give us a sense of the costs on the spot. His crew works hard. Multiple workers show up each day, Monday to Saturday, and they show up on time (7 am most weekdays, 8 am on Mondays and weekends). They also don't take shortcuts. They put in the proper drainage, irrigation system, gas lines, etc. Our backyard is small (typical for new construction), but it is an oasis. read more

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We chose Jake because his implementation plan was the most solid one, with more specifications than other contractors I had reached out. It was because Jake's attitude toward the project. He sent out lots of pictures and constantly discussed with me about the project and he showed the most care about the project. The implementation was fast and smooth. The resulting work is stunning and our landscape has been completely transformed. My family are really happy about the our new back and front yards. There had been some unexpected situations during the construction and Jake and his people handled them properly to ensure the smooth execution of the project. I highly recommend Jake to anyone looking for landscape improvement. read more

We had a great experience with Jake Jo and his team at Echo! This was our first time doing landscaping for a new construction home and Jake made the entire process easy and seamless. He listened to what we were envisioning for our yard, shared his proposal on the design, and was very open to making several revisions. After we settled on a design, he spent a Saturday taking us to the stoneyard to pick out tiles and the nursery to pick out plants. He also handled the entire HOA approval process from start to finish. His team also worked very hard and finished our yard within 2 weeks! We are very pleased with the end result and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a professional, responsive, and reliable landscaping company! read more

If you need landscaping work done especially for newly constructed homes in Irvine/the OC, Jake is the guy to go with. His team does quality work and does so efficiently. His quote was reasonable and he itemized every thing we wanted so we could be flexible in adding or removing landscape needs based off costs. Super transparent and very communicative which I also liked. A bunch of my neighbors were impressed with his work and are also working with him too to do their backyard and front yard landscape. Made the whole process super easy by drawing up/submitting designs to hoa on our behalf and walking us through the whole process from choosing plants from the nursery and hard scape items from the stone yard. Echo Landscape Inc did beautiful work for us and Jake is super honest. Also want to mention Jake has done hundreds of new construction residence landscape work in Irvine and I got his referral through many channels of friends - even the sales rep for our community ran him down to get his referral right in front of me since they remember him from other communities. Highly recommend if you need to do landscape work in Irvine or somewhere in the OC. read more