This might be the only review that started off a bit rocky but grew into an absolutely amazing…read morerelationship. I've been a real estate consultant for over 20 years, and my assistant accidentally used one of his photos without permission. What could have been a negative experience turned into one of the best professional connections I've ever made. He later became the photographer for one of my listings and the rest is history. He is professional, responsive, caring, and incredibly trustworthy. He always puts his clients' needs first and consistently goes above and beyond, going the extra mile every single time. Words honestly don't do him or his service justice, you just have to experience working with him yourself. I highly, highly recommend him for all your photography needs. And truly, if I could give him ten stars, I would. And best of all, his pricing is well below the value his work delivers.

"A picture is worth a thousand words." I was recently impressed with some real estate photos I saw…read moreon the MLS from another agent and inquired about who took them. The agent gave me Greg's name and I have now used him on two recent listings of mine; one was a luxury, coastal home and the other was a townhome. The photos for both are exquisite. I have been so impressed, not only by the quality of his work, but also by what a warm, polite, and professional man he is.

We had a fantastic experience with Way To Go Builders. Guy was our point of contact and he was…read moreexcellent to work with from start to finish -- responsive, knowledgeable, and extremely easy to communicate with. They built a brand new Trex deck for us and a custom built-in barbeque. The finished product looks amazing! The workmanship is high quality, the project stayed on track, and everything was done as promised. The lighting in particular really elevated the space and shows great attention to detail. If you're looking for a reliable contractor who does great work and actually follows through, Way To Go Builders is a solid choice (ask to work with Guy!). We're extremely happy with the results and would absolutely use them again.

Jonathan from Way To Go Builders did an outstanding job on our pool and backyard. The marble…read morecoping, custom pavers, and overall finish came out absolutely beautiful. The quality of work and attention to detail were top notch. Jonathan was professional, honest, and great to work with throughout the entire project. Highly recommend!

Got my first luxury listing and needed an expert to do my marketing. I was recommended to curb360…read more I got a personalized call from Dominic. He went over all my luxury options. I thought it was pricy but after seeing the final product it was all well worth it. Loved the platform they have setup to make uploading to MLS so easy. And the personalized website was a hit. Thanks for your personalized service.

We put our home for sale this week and our realtor had Sam from Curb360 come take the photos for…read morethe listing. We are absolutely STUNNED at what an amazing job he did, Sam was professional and his photos were amazing! We highly recommend this company for your photo needs, we couldn't have asked for more!! Thank you Sam!!

As good as it get's with this crew, very professional took the time to walk me through my marketing…read morepiece and saved me money on postage just by making a few adjustments. These guys know their stuff! As a marketing director for Effect Technologies, I don't always have the time to sift through all the possibilities of what lists are best and how to get the most bang for my marketing dollars. Bill and Robert have great integrity, they've saved me money and are like an adjunct to my marketing efforts. Two thumbs up, thanks Guys!

We just finished our backyard project and couldn't be happier. After researching several remodeling…read morecompanies, Joe's really stood out. From the first meeting, Joe was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He took the time to truly understand our 'mission' for the space and brought creative ideas that we hadn't even considered. The final result exceeded our expectations. If you want a professional company who actually listens and delivers, call Joe! Ladi & Jeremy

Amazing Front Yard & Driveway Remodel!…read more Everlast Remodel completely transformed my front yard and driveway, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The new modern steps, lighting, and landscaping look absolutely stunning -- both day and night. The crew was professional, on time, and paid attention to every detail. Communication was excellent throughout the project, and they delivered exactly what they promised (and more). I've had so many compliments from neighbors already! If you want quality work, great design, and a team that truly cares, I highly recommend Everlast Remodel.

We couldn't be happier with the work California Smartscape did on our landscaping project. Our home…read moresits on a complicated, multilevel foundation and every other contractor declined the project due to its complexity.  Andrew and the Smartscape team embraced the challenge and delivered an outstanding design that incorporated all our needs.   The project included a full pool remodel (replacing crumbling 70s brick), new concrete, a safe and modern upper deck off the second story, a refreshed entryway, and a new outdoor living area to replace an unsightly and unusable wooden deck. Andrew's 3D model helped us visualize the final product and he worked with us to incorporate slight tweaks in the design based on our knowledge of the space.   Smartscape also phased the work so we could prioritize the pool and upper deck first. Leo, our project manager, was incredibly responsive and kept us involved in every decision. The finished pool is stunning with dazzling PebbleTec, modern coping and tiles, and our old jacuzzi was transformed into a luxurious jetted spa with smart lighting. The sleek, modern decking materials not only look amazing but give us peace of mind with everything up to code.   The biggest transformation was replacing the outer wooden deck with a retaining wall and turf, creating a large fenced-in play area for our kids--something we never had before. Now we have space to kick a ball and have outdoor family movie nights.   We started this project trepidatious, knowing that most contractors go over timelines and over-budget, but Smartscape completed everything in just a few months, with expert craftsmanship and within budget. Truly a five-star experience! (Select before and after photos included)

UPDATE: 12/17/25 New Owner Jonathan reached out to me so I give him 5 stars for the timely…read moreresponse. He's going to send someone out to assess the situation and identify best way forward to address the problem. I know it's been a long time since the installation and ownership has changed, so I appreciate Jonathan trying to be helpful, even though I still have this very significant issue with huge potential costs to fix. Updated rating to 3 stars because I am hopeful for a peaceful resolution. I want to be fair and support small businesses so stay tuned. More to come. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Initially, we were very happy with our remodel of patio and landscape. Over time, issues surfaced. We had water damage buckling up on our wood floor. After consulting several other contractors, we realized that the patio pavers were incorrectly installed too high, covering up the drainage holes of the patio sliders and windows by the patio bar, which Smartscape also installed. Now we have major damage inside the house on half of the wood flooring. Secondly, Smartscape installed a shade structure and over time, we saw issues of paint bubbling but could not figure out why. Finally, after consulting other contractors, we realize that material choice of tongue and groove panels were not the best choice; thin and subject to warp; install was uneven; and heaters too close to the ceiling, resulting in melted bubbles of paint. We rely on professional subject matter experts to provide the best recommendations... the onus should not be on the homeowner. We selected California Smartscape after some research. It all seemed good and legit. They seemed to know what they're doing: Richard Hafenstein, Sal Manna, Nick Hoffman. But only to find out too late, after any warranty period, that their work was less than acceptable and continues to erode and present more issues with time. They also recommended plant specimens - half of which I removed after several years, because they were simply poor choices for growth habit and space. How is a homeowner to know?... Isn't that why we hire professionals? We are so disappointed. But still hopeful that we will hear back and they will repair the paver install problem and stop the water leak into the house and foundation. I tried to contact Richard and have yet to hear back from the company. We spent over $172,291 on this project, not including equipment and component systems which we paid separately. We already spent $$$$$ to repair the shade structure paint bubbles. I just want the water drainage issue/paver install problem to be fixed and done right.

We have had the pleasure of working with Tyler at Drehobl Creative Media for the past three years,…read moreand he has consistently exceeded our expectations! Tyler is dependable, professional, and always on time. He approaches every project with exceptional attention to detail and genuinely cares about capturing each story with excellence! Every video he has produced for my business has been of the highest professional quality, helping us showcase our programs, impact, and mission in a powerful and authentic way. His creativity, reliability, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable partner. Tyler is the only videographer we trust to document our organization's programs, events, and impact stories, and we highly recommend Drehobl Creative Media to anyone looking for outstanding video production services!

Derek was very knowledgeable and professional. The crew worked clean and efficient. My job required…read morea permit from the city of La Mesa and they worked well with the city. I'm very happy.

Professional, high quality, excellent customer service with considerable attention to detail…read more Derek and his team did a wonderful job on our driveway and walkways located around the house. It took a little over a week to demolish, remove, prepare, and pour the new concrete. The experienced crew knew exactly what they were doing and the entire team stayed on the job each day until completion. Highly recommend SoCal Driveway Pros for your concrete needs.