We moved to the Outer Sunset to have a little more space for our son to run around. The backyard of…read moreour place was full a pea gravel and the typical concrete slab that you see in typical Outer Sunset backyards. We looked through multiple designers, contractors, etc. and decided to go with David and Inside Out. Our overall goal was to maximize the backyard space for play, add bike storage, benches for seating, tropical plants, and a grill space. We went through a couple design iterations with David. He had great recommendations on plants, great thoughts on design and was flexible on the fly. We originally were trying to save some existing plants moving them to another location but I am glad we cleared everything out and started with a clean slate. We were also thinking about a raised garden but decided to go with storage benches, another decision I am glad we made. His team took out all the pea gravel, jackhammered and removed the concrete slab, removed sand/dirt accordingly, removed all existing plants/trees. His team was very professional, they arrived/left at the same time everyday. We added two benches with storage which was a great hit during many play dates having multiple places for adults and kids to seat/play. We also store various toys, gym equipment (weights for me), bbq items in plastic containers so they do not get wet with the morning dew or rain. The bike storage unit is practically waterproof. Everything stays cool and dry even when it pours in the winter. The turf is still flat, no crazy gopher mounds like you get elsewhere in the Outer Sunset (they installed gopher wire below the turf). Our plants: *King Palms *Queen Palms *Fern trees *Podocarpus Elongatus (ice tree) *Giant Birds of Paradise *Other plants Inside Out also does maintenance and guarantees the plants for the 1st year. We have them come out monthly and have had them replace some of the smaller plants as some did not last. All of the large plants and trees are doing great along with the Giant Birds of Paradise. We also had Inside Out build us a trash bin area out front after they finished the backyard. Everything looks great! Many of our neighbors and friends have commented on how great our backyard looks. We even got a nice note from a neighbor we did not know saying how he enjoys waking up with the view of palm trees out of his bedroom window. We cannot be happier with the job David and his team have done. We highly recommend Inside Out!

Inside out had an incredible vision and execution in turning a useless sloping tiny hillside of a…read morebackyard into a spectacularly constructed and planted usable yard space with attractive fence, benches, fire pit and room for people to congregate. It is gorgeous looking out at our plants every day as they helped us pick items that would flower throughout the course of the year. Additionally they maintain it very well through monthly visits.

McKay Irrigation Systems gets a very high rating on Yelp (and also from some of my neighbors) for a…read morereason: they do great work. Sherman McKay runs the show, and he runs it well. He's great with communication, and his estimate was right on point. I had some drainage work done at my house which trashed my entire irrigation system, so I needed to have it replaced, both in the front and back yard. The McKay crew did a bang up job of it. They came in on time and on budget. They had the whole system laid out and running within about two days. Then Sherman spent some time with me to make sure I knew how to operate the controllers. In fact, they do more than irrigation, and I will likely have them come back and put in some new plants and do some other work in my backyard. They did such a good job with the irrigation system that I have high confidence they will make quick work of the other jobs too. I strongly recommend them.

I had Sherman come out to give me a quote on fixing my ageing / malfunctioning DIY Orbit system. He…read morefound a few things wrong with it (valve stuck in off position, etc) but ultimately we realized it was beyond repair due to its age. He didn't charge me for his time, but did give me a quote to install a professional system as well as expand coverage to the entire back yard. His quote was reasonable / competitive, and I was lucky to get quickly scheduled. He and his crew came out and in a couple days were able to install a brand new Hunter system with sprayers and multiple drip lines. Despite having to trench through my yard, when they were done it looked as good as new. They took special care around existing landscaping and did not damage anything during the installation process. It's been a few months now, and the system is working great. Grass is green and plants are blooming. Sherman is easy to work with and super responsive. I'm extremely happy with the outcome and I'm sure you will be too.

I had a fantastic experience with Rayscapes in San Bruno! Jay Carlos and his team are top-notch…read more They originally fixed my irrigation system, and it's been running perfectly since. Recently, they handled all my landscaping--trimming bushes, trees, and clearing weeds in just four hours. My yard looks incredible. I'd absolutely recommend them for any outdoor project!

Carlos was super helpful from start to finish! Carlos and team transformed our backyard from swamp…read morepit to a place where we enjoy daily. Everyone on the team was hard working, and did not stop until the job was complete. Carlos continuously checked in with us during the whole process, and even picked out the plants we wanted in the backyard. He made our yard super welcoming with beautiful plants, pavers, and lights. It's something I am proud to show others! Thank you Carlos and team!

Gerardo is a great job with fixing a huge leak in our sprinkler system. He replaced the poor…read morequality parts with better ones and moved the valves from underground to above ground. A couple of weeks later we had a small leak, and Gerardo came over the next day and fixed it. Great service! He provides a one year guarantee on all his work. I would definitely use him again and recommend him highly. Finally, I appreciated the time he took to explain the details of my sprinkler system works so I'm better informed.

Excellent timely & reasonable service. I noticed a bad leak…read morefrom a buried supply pipe late Saturday & called Dicks for service early Sunday expecting to get voice mail. I was surprised my call was answered & thrilled that Gerado said he would be in my area in an hour or so & could take a look. When he arrived he gave me a quote & said he could repair it now. Everything was in good repair & done at a very reasonable price. A week later late in the evening I noticed another section had begun showing some seeping at the popup heads & figured to check it in the morning. Next morning to my surprise I received a text from the water co that my smart meter had alerted them to a continuous flow. I went right to work & saw I had a valve problem. I thought I could handle the repair on my own following some you tube advice, I replaced the top of the valve body. Long story short I was unsuccessful & couldn't stop the ebb. I called Gerado who determined possibly because my original valve was over 16 years old there could be some minor variance to the molding process or I purchased a defective valve. We agreed to replace the entire valve assembly. Gerado who returned again on Sunday with a new valve installed the valve in short order. Immediately all was back to good working order. I cant say enough about the great service I received from Dicks & master technician Gerado. Don't hesitate to call them for your irrigation system needs you wont be disappointed.

Chris did an incredible job designing and landscaping our backyard, and I highly recommend his…read morework. I interviewed four different landscaping companies before choosing him, and Chris stood out as the most knowledgeable, especially about the Outer Sunset area in San Francisco and what grows best in this climate. He really took the time to listen. We met several times before the work began to design the project, and I never felt rushed. He was flexible, collaborative, and easy to work with throughout the whole process. He stayed open to changes and new ideas as they came up, and he coordinated really well with my contractor. I also found his prices to be very reasonable for single-family homeowners. I don't have much gardening experience, and Chris was able to take the lead in creating a beautiful, low-maintenance backyard that fits my family's lifestyle and the overall design of our home. The backyard he created is a place we'll cherish for years. I'm very grateful to him.

Earthtones did a fantastic job on our backyard turf project. Chris was very responsive, easy to…read morework with, and paid close attention to detail throughout the process. Chris has an eye for design, and made many positive recommendations to improve our overall project. He was an excellent communicator, and stuck to the timeline and pricing in the proposal. We are thrilled with the outcome, and would recommend Earthtones Landscaping to anyone considering a landscaping project.

David and his team were excellent. David and Pablo were great communicators and did fast, quality…read morework. They kept the job site clean and we are very happy with our driveway.

I had a great experience working with this company. David Alfaro was very responsive and came out…read morepromptly to assess a concern I had with my stone patio. He took the time to explain that the stone is naturally layered and that some surface flaking over time is normal. After showing me the underlying layer, it was clear the stone itself was solid and that no repair was actually needed. I really appreciated David's honesty and integrity -- it would have been easy to recommend unnecessary work, but instead he explained what was happening and reassured me that the patio is in good shape. I'll absolutely keep their contact information for future projects and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Ramon from sprinkler system repair again did a great job. I am a repeating customer , and this time…read moreRamon was here to replace my outdoor controller unit. He came on Memorial Day holiday and finished the job quickly and neatly. Will definitely use them again.

Our sprinkler system stopped working, and Ramon came out and diagnosed the root cause within…read moreminutes. He was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!

Once again, David repaired my garden irrigation system after I clumsily damaged it and caused a…read moreleak which rendered it inoperable. Once again, the work was expertly done and very reasonably priced.

DAC landscape turned my front yard from an eyesore to a thing of beauty ! I am very grateful to…read morethem for their artistic vision. It is both low maintenance and pretty.