Read one of the other reviews here by Romona S. She said David did a "make over [sic] for my front & back yard [sic]." Only problem is, David Alaways of Focal Point Discount Landscaping has no contractor's license for legally doing landscape jobs over $500. None. Nada! This is why he can underbid everyone in the Chico area. Buyer beware. He makes the lowest bid and then carelessly rolls in with his Bobcat, while bossing both the dirt and his trepid workers into place--then delivering his rocks of all sizes from his own gravel yard where everyone else buys their rock and bark--further keeping his costs at rock bottom. And to top it off, he doesn't provide the necessary insurance for those he hires to do his nefarious jobs. Over the years, workers have been hurt on his jobs, as anyone would expect for this type of work. As an example, we find the poor worker named George, who cut off his two fingers on the job one day. What did David do? Naturally he took George to the emergency room where they attempted to sew those digits back into place, right? Wrong. Instead, David callously rolled up the bloody digits in a bandana before dropping poor George off at his place and drove over to a crew chief (who was then recuperating from his own injured feet), and dramatically dumped out the severed fingers while stating: "I need you to come back to work!" The recuperating crew chief said "What the hell! Are those George's fingers!" I know, this sounds incredible--like some badly scripted movie or TV show--but the story is true. George, who was a drug addict and alcoholic (the typical kind of person David hires), just sat at home while his painful stubs healed--no doubt thinking of his employer's "kindness and humanity." So remember, this is who you are dealing with--when you deal with David Alaways--a careless human being at best--a cruel person at its worst. Purchase his gravel or bark, but remember who you're dealing with when if you get involved in any "landscaping" project with this person. He also did the garden area at the Chico State Gateway Science Museum--a job which obviously needed a contractor's license. An interesting question is: why did the University even let this job through without a contractor's license? That, in itself, is questionable and shady, don't you think? Anyone who knows this kind of work, knows that the front and backyard mentioned in the other review were well over $500--since not even the supplies would be under that price for such a job. A typical job like the reviewer received might be in the thousands, if not over 10K. This is especially true of the Gateway Science Museum; a contract only gotten because David could easily afford to underbid anyone trying to do the job on the up and up. He said as much to me. He stated he could not compete if he had a contractors license. Nice! It's certainly not a level landscape field, is it? Those working for him doing these illegal jobs are daily mistreated and ridiculed, with David Alaways, the owner of Focal Point constantly telling (yelling at) them to hurry up (this is when the injuries will typically happen--rush, rush, rush), all the while they are breaking their backs, knuckles and knees with huge boulders and unwieldily and worn out wheelbarrows. Besides not having a license, he does not or cannot help his workers if they are injured, because everything is under the table and off-the-books; they are obviously not covered for doing the work. And in the case of George, he died with two less fingers, and for what? Simple greed. The city or county needs to investigate this man. Don't deal with this crook, since he's obviously playing on an illegal field, an uneven landscape littered with years of casualties, neglect and ill-gotten gain from the backs of his many weak and unsuspecting workers. read more

We had a large load of black chip road base delivered in December. It's is the best road base we have ever bought. thanks. It is really solid as the pieces of rock all interlock together so we don't spin out on our hill anymore. It did not wash out on the hill either. (The other roadbase we got from a different company a couple years ago stayed too loose. It never packed down like road base is supposed to, plus the pieces were too round.) I found Focal Point in the Chico COUPON DIRECTORY magazine that I got in the mail. Thank you for advertising in The Yellow Magazine so I could discover you. Plus the added bonus was your coupon for $25 delivery in Chico. Both the trucking and the roadbase was way more expensive everywhere else. I called around. Your prices are the best in all of Chico, by far. The family that owns Focal Point are all nice to work with. read more

This little family operated business is the best deal for gravel, sand, bark and rocks. Their prices are roughly 20% lower than the competitors. Their selection isn't quite as extensive but they have the basics covered. Delivery, at least for 5 yards and less, is substantially cheaper too. We had five boulders delivered and placed. The placement, with a Bobcat, ran $80. Dave wasn't content to just drop them where instructed, he insisted on taking a bit more time to get it right including picking up a shovel to help bury the protruding base of one rock and making sure the top was appropriately level on another. read more

This is a great company. The woman in the office was sweet and listened to my needs. The delivery was near the scheduled time, they dropped it off and was on thier way. After a few hours of very hard work, we are able to enjoy our now graveled dirt patch. We sprayed down the rock and it is beautiful. The price was reasonable, and the service was fantastic. Thank you so much. Now we can enjoy our little pool without a big muddy mess. read more

went to Focal Point for the first time on Wednesday just looking for rocks to paint and the experience was awesome.... just rocks to paint but the staff was so helpful, I picked out 11 assorted rocks and she gave them to me.....who does that anymore ?! I would recommend Focal Point for big jobs and little ones like mine. She asked for a painted rock, no problem thanks Focal Point. read more

Today my dad and I went to Focal Point Discount Landscape for a rock we are having engraved for my mom's grave site. When the owner found out what it was for she told us to take it and she wouldn't be charging us for it. What an amazing gesture to do for a grieving daughter and husband/dad. Thank you so much for your sympathy and incredible gift to complete strangers. read more

I have saved time, money and a headache since I have been going to Focal Point. They know what they are talking about and have it now for less. Gravel, rock, dirt and much more. Down the road from Ribes on 20th street. Give them a try for landscaping, gardening & yard upgrades! read more

I've been coming to focal point the past few years for my bark and rock needs. They have the best pricing around and friendly family run staff. Recently got firewood here for a more than fair price. I'll be coming back here for next fire season as well. read more

As an owner of a yard care and landscaping business, I've used most of the suppliers in the area and I've found that Focal Point by far has the best prices and they have been very accommodating and easy to work with. - Dan Grocott read more

Both David and Logan have gone above and beyond for us and been super helpful. Focal Point is our first stop when we have landscaping needs. They are affordable and will continue to be our 'go to' when we have a project. read more

We needed some sandbags before a recent storm this winter and they were closed. I gave them a call and they came down and helped me out! Great customer service, super friendly and very accommodating! Thank you! read more

Logan helped me find the dirt I needed to build my garden. My plants grew tall and produced lots of veggies. The man really knew his stuff. Also went back for gravel and it was also a good experience read more

Great business for spending low amounts of money to redo your lawn from the drought. Great prices and great customer service. Local family business which is just trying to help out.... read more

They were very nice, helped us make decisions and delivery was such a success. I highly recommend them. Price is very comparable or even less than others read more

Focal Point Landscape Center had the exact product I needed, a price that beat the competition, and super friendly service. That's a great combination. read more

The staff is extremely helpful and friendly and the prices are amazing. I have never and will never go elsewhere for our yard needs.

On time and dumped 8 yards of material in 3 areas at no extra charge. I have used them in the past always have had good service.

Excellent service and the prices can't be beat. I will definitely be utilising them for all my landscape material needs.