Recommendation We loved working with Luis and his team for our backyard design and construction. He helped us create a beautiful garden that thoughtfully meets all of our needs: hosting barbecues, relaxing outdoors, and playing with our son and dog outside. Highly recommend Form & Function for your landscaping needs -- we'll definitely be reaching out for any future projects! Luis was thoughtful and thorough when scoping the project; he helped us identify different strategies for approaching our retaining wall and feel confident that we were making the right decision for the long-term as new home owners. While others provided a high-level quote, Luis' detailed-oriented approach ensured we wouldn't be surprised by unforeseen costs while offering a very fair price for the project scope and timeline. He helped us align the project scope to our budget while maintaining our creative vision, He also helped us think through features that would help us enjoy our garden more in the future, like running electrical for future lighting. Luis was an excellent communicator across the project. He checked in regularly to make sure we were happy with the progress and quality. As a mom of a newborn, I really appreciated how proactive and thoughtful Luis was in sharing the project schedule; for example, we were able to time our hardscaping demolition with our travel to avoid any interruptions for my baby's sleep schedule. Luis's team was equally respectful, knowledgeable, and professional. I appreciated how much care they showed for our property and garden. Though we had unexpected atmospheric rain storms, we finished the project on time without having to work in unsafe conditions or unsuitable weather. Overall, we're so grateful to have had Luis's expertise on this project -- and a garden we'll love for years to come! read more

Luis did not respond after 2 visits. No follow-up, nothing. So I wrote him off. No response meant he didn't care enough to at least tell me he could not perform the job. read more

We've now used Form and Function for two projects and continue to strongly recommend them for your landscaping projects. Luis is attentive and detail oriented. He truly cares about getting the details right. He is also very dedicated to ensuring the homeowner is happy with the outcome of the project. A couple of key things from this phase of our backyard remodel. First, the crew doing the work mistakenly damaged our hose. Before I go further, I'll tell you that hoses have a shelf life...especially if you use the expandable hoses like we like to use. In fact, our go-to is the "Pocket Hose" because of how small they get when not in use. The reason I say this is because they are inexpensive and CHEAP. They really are. We usually go through two of them a year. Again, we're OK with needing to replace them because we like the feature of getting smaller when not flowing water. So, I would never expect the crew to do what they did after breaking it. And that's replacing it. But that is exactly what they did. They even bought a new quick release connector to match our setup. So why is this important? Because it's reassuring to know that they will ensure to leave your property as they found it...except for the work they do. Next is the quality. We had them remove some old landscaping and realign our fence. Many years ago, the backyard was reduced to allow for a better view of the side yard. We wanted to recapture the full backyard. When we did the walk-through, we never discussed weed abatement. But, when leveling the ground and putting a layer of DG down, they put a layer of protective fabric down to prevent weed growth. I consider that to be F&F ensuring it was done right even though we didn't discuss. At the end of all of this, is a strong recommendation for their work as you will definitely get your money's worth when you use them for your projects. We will. read more

Couldn't be more happy with this company. They installed turf in my front and back yard as well as re-did my planter in the front yard. Their attention to detail was impressive. They are very knowledgeable in what they do and take pride in their work. Luis and his guys went above and beyond to make me a very satisfied customer. Prices are very fair. Gave my house a complete makeover and now has the curb appeal it deserves. Thanks guys for doing such a great job read more

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The team did a great job on my project. My brother found Form and Function through yelp and worked with them on their artificial turf front yard and recommended them to me. I had met with about ten different companies prior to meeting this team and I am happy I moved forward with F&F. I had an idea of what I wanted to do with my front yard and on the initial consultation, Luis helped walked me through different options and what he would recommend. My project included artificial turf, pavers, stones, and concrete work. The team is meticulous and showed up promptly at the start of each work day. From the office end, Delia was always quick to respond. Luis would also double check to confirm my final decisions for which pavers and stones I wanted to use. I would recommend! read more

Luis and his crew are indeed top notch. Honestly one of the best landscaping experiences I've had in the 8 years of living at my home (and I've had a few). His team is courteous, approachable, and respected our property and project the entire time. 1000% Professional. They cleaned up at the end of each day, as well as always started work on time. Luis came out a few times prior to us accepting the bid and helped talk us through the project (and changes we were making) - all so we could make the best decision possible. We were so glad we went with Form and Function. I've already shared and referred his work with many of my neighbors as well as gotten many compliments on the final product. When I'm asked if I would recommend, I didn't hesitated to say yes. We had a few small outstanding issues at the end of the project in which they had to come back and address, which they did relatively quickly. While they were doing so Luis also taught me how to fix something myself which I very much appreciated. Again, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Form and Function and hope to do another project with them at some point. We absolutely love our new backyard!! Choose these guys! read more

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I rarely provide reviews because I have a high expectation of good service. I wanted to give a review of Luis and Form and Function Landscapes. I hired Luis to remove and replace my backyard grass. It was easy to connect with Luis, and he was over at my house quickly. He's a friendly and knowledgeable professional and I liked him immediately. He had several good ideas for changes to my sprinklers. All changes were included in his price. His price was very reasonable. I had a few quotes, and even if Luis was not the lowest I would have picked him. Install was smooth and I'm very happy with the grass in my backyard. Give him a call, I doubt you'll be disappointed. read more

We could not be more happy with the quality and professionalism that Luis and his crew provided with our front and backyard projects. We had a very tight timeline to work with. Not only was the timeline met, they were also able to add unexpected work to the job without cutting corners. Luis was very clear and honest with his communication and even helped us to save some money where possible. we appreciate all of the meticulous attention to detail that each member of the team displayed. We HIGHLY recommend Form and Function Landscaping LLC. THANK YOU Luis, Gerardo & Crew read more

Luis, Sean, and the team at Form and Function Landscapes are consummate professionals. They were easy to work with, knowledgeable, reliable, and responsive to all my needs throughout the design and building phase of the project. They followed my request to wear masks when going through my house, since I did not have a separate side entrance to access the backyard. Sean provided a design around the existing tree that we wanted to keep in our backyard. As shown by the pictures, Form and Function delivered an amazing final product. For future project, I would definitely use Form and Function. I definitely recommend that you reach out to them for any of your landscaping needs. read more

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We purchased a new construction home so the backyard was completely empty. Out of the contractors that we met with, Luis was the one who spent the most time with us and provided the suggestions we were looking for as people who weren't sure what we wanted. The pricing was fair relative to the other quotes we received and was worth the positive experience. During the project, Luis was patient and quick to respond to questions and make updates. He even traveled to a whole other area to meet us for material selection when we weren't able to be on site. Luis wanted to make sure we got an end product that we wanted and worked with us to make adjustments throughout the project. We would absolutely contact them again if we needed additional work done. read more

I'm upgrading my review to 5 stars and adding new photos. After the heavy rains this winter, there were a couple of things that needed attention on our newly installed landscape project. I reached out to Luis and he promptly responded, and Jose was out here the very next day. Jose fixed the issues we had with his expert craftsmanship, making the minor repairs to our lighting, stucco, and fencing. It was wonderful to see his great smile and experience his excellent work attitude once again. Once Jose left, I realized I had forgotten to mention an issue with the gate lock. So I called Luis again, and without hesitation, he sent Jose back out here for a second time. Promptly, courteously, and professionally. And of course, the workmanship is superb. I'm adding new photos as the decks are now stained and look fabulous. Enjoy the new photos and I hope you join in on the chorus we hear from our friends as to how beautiful and expertly our yard now is. read more

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I hired Luis and his crew to finish my bare yard with freshly completed in ground pool. He is one of the most professional business owners I have met, landscaping or otherwise. They take pride in their work and doing things the right way. There is a genius carpenter in the crew as well who was able to come up with some very creative and aesthetically pleasing solutions. Hire them and you will not regret it. read more

Luis was great to work with and overall was happy with the quality of the work that they did with our landscaping. He also was able to work with our budget and come up with a design that met our needs to fit within the budget. Would highly recommend using him for your landscaping needs! read more

Form and Function Landscapes did a complete overhaul of our back, side, and front yard, and we couldn't be happier with the result. Our house was mostly surrounded by sloped, aging concrete with no usable flat areas. We had some landscaping plans prepared but quickly learned that those plans did not fully account for the topology of our property (especially the side yard) or the right plants that would thrive given the mix of sun and shade in our space. To even further complicate matters, we were simultaneously remodeling our home's interior, requiring detailed coordination between the landscaping team and our general contractor on both logistics and design to accommodate 2 new sets of french doors and various interior/exterior meeting points. Luis, Sean, and their team came through for us on every count. They were extremely communicative every step of the way, working with us to understand our goals and make them come to life. They were readily available via phone, text, and email and were conscientious to set up regular walkthroughs of the site, complete with calendar invites. They remained flexible as the project progressed and we had to make decisions on the fly. They proactively and thoroughly dealt with the unexpected, including a surprise retaining wall whose necessity only became apparent after the work already began. They were consummate professionals every step of the way, working constructively with our general contractor, multiple subcontractors, and even a neighbor's architect. This is true for every step of their organization - we were just as impressed by the workers and foremen as Luis and Sean. And did I mention that we are not only happy with the final product, but also the timeline and budget? See attached photos - top is before; bottom is after. read more

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I cannot say enough positive things about Luis + his workers. I have had my share of contractors + workers and will admit, Luis + his crew @ Form + Functions have remained top tier. The work was done clean, professional, efficient + priced well. The part that makes me have the most faith in Luis in particular: is we actually ran into complications that had myself quite stressed. I can become firm when things start to go awry, and it's easy for most people to meet that energy negatively. Luis was nothing but patient, professional, thorough + commutative. He took time to effectively listen to me + I truly felt heard + responded to. I appreciate you Luis, truly. I want nothing but success for him + his company. My neighbors and I all agree that he is one of the best. Do yourself a favor + contact him today! read more

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Form an Function took on a project to remove an existing fence around my entire yard and a retaining wall that was an eye sore. I had reached out to several companies but Luis was kind and listened to what we wanted and was not pushy on getting the job, allowing my fiance and I to discuss what we wanted and how to do the retaining wall and the type of fence that would be pleasing to the eye. With all the bad weather we had Form and Function came through, working on days when the rain had stopped. Luis and his crew provided options as well as solutions, they were even opened to suggestions on how to arrange the retaining wall to mach the design we had and the look we were going for. I can only say watching every thing come down and getting put up with new materials and the retaining wall taking shape. The overall outcome was fantastic we were very pleased even had a dog run installed for our husky. Thank Luis you and your team did a great job. read more

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Long overdue review for Luis and his amazing team! His team helped us completely transform our front yard. Luis went above and beyond to help us pick up plants, and his team has the most hard working people we've ever worked with. We highly recommend Form & Function to anyone looking! read more

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My front yard had around 1200 sf of dead grass that had been neglected for years. The HOA was sick of it, neighbors wanted it gone and North Marin Water District was going to give me back $800 to remove and replace my grass with drought-resistant plants. I requested a quote via Yelp and within a few days Luis stopped by to discuss the project. After getting visits from 4 contractors the original quote from Luis wasn't quite apples to apples with the quote I was receiving from other companies due to the scope of work drifting as newer better ideas flowed in. I was able to resurrect Form and Function's quote over the phone which helped speed things along. Now on to the actual project. Disclaimer: I am a senior project engineer who typically manages $500MM solar power plant projects, so my attention to detail has to be on point. I also have terrible OCD, mostly around symmetry and things looking off. So the bar for this project was pretty high. Luckily Luis sent his A-team. Jose and his crew were outstanding. Things I want to highlight: - excellent communication regarding starting date, portable toilet dropoff, coordination with the water district and HOA for approved plants, etc. - everyone showed up on time every day at 730 so we could pow wow on tasks for the day before I left for work so the project did not stall - the crew did a thorough job of daily cleaning the driveway, sidewalks, tools, etc so that the yard looks presentable and we could still park one car on the driveway - fabrication techniques for paths, stairs, concrete work, etc were all done above even the standards that I set out for the project - early on, Jose saw one area where he could add a tiny bit of concrete so that the stairwell extension had exact symmetry, something I missed, and this did nothing but pluck my OCD heartstrings. I knew I was in good hands for the rest of the project - during demolition, we uncovered two underground vaults smack dab in the middle of my yard right where concrete steps were supposed to be formed. Jose and I were able to brainstorm with tape measures and spray paint and in less than 15 minutes had an alternate design that turned out gorgeous - Jose and his team made alternate recommendations post-demolition that only enhanced design and aesthetics, their ideas were never to try and weasel out of work or cost to the company - I was able to incorporate a change order last minute with almost no effort, pricing was totally fair, and my final project looks way better - they had all of their own equipment, everything they needed to get the job done right, total project took 7 working days, faster than I expected - as the job wrapped up, Jose and his team were interested in what they could work on next, so you could see genuine interest and love for what they do and working with clients who show passion for landscaping. We took a tour of the backyard and started making plans for the next installment I wish they had a north bay crew that worked out here permanently because I would give them more work. read more

They did an amazing job on our backyard. The team of landscapers was fast and communicative with us. They helped us put down stones and plants in less than a week. Thank you! read more

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Form and Function Landscapes recently completed an entire backyard remodel for us. From start to finish, the entire team was amazing. We have already referred them to family because we couldn't say enough good things about them. We started with Yardzen for the plans, and then handed it off to Luis and his team. We could not be more thrilled about the end result! They answered every question, addressed every concern, came back to check on it after the job was done to address any pending issues...just very professional and trustworthy all around. read more

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Luis and his team are top notch professionals who focus on quality. I have had the good fortune to work with him on several projects to improve my home and backyard in San Francisco. The first was a fairly complicated deck rebuild followed by my request to build a series of planters from an architect's drawings. They did such a great job on those I asked them to replace all my exterior siding and even add a window which looks marvelous. I can't recommend Form and Function Landscapes enough. My experience with Luis is he has always been fair and honest. I know I can trust him and his team of landscapers, carpenters, plumbers and electricians to do a good job. read more

We got several quotes for a patio install and backyard redo, including some drainage work, and Luis came in under the others. Everything was done with care and the yard looks great. The crew were extremely efficient and highly communicative. They kept us up to date via text on each phase of our yard before beginning and there were no delays in completing the job. We're really happy with the results. read more

Form and Function Landscapes exceeded my expectations on my yard ( softscape)redesign. Luis is knowledgeable, professional, responsive and very easy to work with during a project. He is a good communicator and explained the entire job prior to starting on site. His work crew was excellent and they were equally professional and knowledgeable. They ensured my home was safe by keeping all work areas as organized while they worked. I have not experienced any quality issues since the job was completed. I highly recommend Form and Function if you are considering enhancing or improving your outdoor space. You will not be disappointed! read more

I worked with them on my yard project. They delivered a fantastic job. They accept different methods of payment(e.g., Venmo and personal check). Communication was professional. The project finished earlier than estimated with high quality. The crew were professional and polite. After project completion, they spent lots of time cleaning up mud and dirt. I would definitely work with them in the future on other yard projects. read more

They did an excellent job installing synthetic grass and other items. They helped to design and made great recommendations. The crew is very professional. They installed in a timely manner. They were very clean. The end product looks fantastic. I could not ask for better. The synthetic grass looks great and works well with our two dogs. read more

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Luis, Walter, Jose and the rest of the team were phenomenal in bringing our vision to life. We were introduced to Form & Function via Yardzen, who had designed our backyard. This team of talented landscapers were able to transform a backyard from dirt (this is a new construction home) to a landscape that includes a hardy lawn, playground, basketball court, patio with pergola, garden bed area, and a future paved area for an above-ground pool, all surrounded by trees and drought-resistant foliage. We are very impressed with the talent, dedication and hard work the team displayed for the two months it took for them to work on our backyard--and everything finished within our budget and timeline. Working with Luis was very easy: he and his team are communicative, responsive, and flexible in making changes and modifications based on what was in stock and within our budget. Special shoutout to Jose who impressed us with his attention to detail, especially with the hardscaping. He did a phenomenal work in making sure the concrete pathways and paver patios are perfect. We are very glad to have employed Form and Function for this monumental project, especially as first-time homeowners, and look forward to working with them again in the future on smaller projects (after all, the work is never done for a homeowner!). read more

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Luis and guys did a great job building our new outdoor kitchen, 2 tvs, ceiling fan, led lights, huge counter space and an island. Lots of great appliances with plenty of storage. Definitely will have them do future work. I highly recommend! read more

Form & Function did a complete overhaul of my back, front and side yard, and I couldn't be happier. The project was really extensive; I did everything from landscaping to hardscaping and a new fence. I've also never done a renovation before and have only heard horror stories about contractors, so I was hesitant to jump in. All of that said, I was pleasantly surprised at every turn working with Form & Function. Luis was incredibly mindful of balancing my budget with what I wanted, and gave smart recommendations along the way. His team was also fantastic. We ran up against tough weather, but they still managed to keep the timeline on track and they were a delight to have around. The yard looks absolutely wonderful and I've gotten so many compliments on it. It was a such a great experience, from the planning to execution, and even now the team is following up asking about the plants and if I have any questions. I will always go to Form & Function for any outdoor work I need done and will recommend them heartily to everyone and anyone. read more

Sean, Luis, and the entire crew were great from start to finish. They did a great job communicating throughout the process and working with me on adjustments and changes throughout the project. I felt like everyone working on the project cared about the work they were doing and delivered with high quality craftsmanship and work. The crew were professional and went above and beyond to deliver on our project expectations. We now have a backyard that our family will enjoy for many years to come. read more

We found Form and Function after having a backyard design from Yardzen. We are super glad they paired us with Luis and his team. We had originally started with a whole front and backyard makeover, but worked with Luis to change to a multi-phased approach, and he was very accommodating with our changes. Luis made a couple trips out to the house to walk through the plans and gives us some timelines and how the work would go. After the first day of demo we decided to change the plans (again) and have his team also re-do our backyard patio. He was more than happy to change plans and got us estimates super quickly. His team made short work of this first phase which included a new paver patio with walkway to an artificial turf and paver area covered by a gazebo. His team was professional, clean, attentive to any requests we had, and did a great job with the first part of this project. We are planning to have Luis and team complete our backyard, and get our front yard in order as well! We can not recommend Form and Function Landscapes enough! read more

We used Luis and his team late in the summer of 2022 for a backyard landscaping job. They were very punctual, and efficient and did a great job, working hard on some particularly hot summer days. Luis was good at communicating and providing ideas and opinions on our hardscaping and planting. They were able to synchronize with (as well as prep for) the delivery of a hot tub that required taking down and replacing some fencing. Luis threw in some "extras" for us and was definitely committed to doing a good job and making us happy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Luis and his crew to friends, in fact I already have! read more

Luis and his team transformed our dated Japanese garden into a modern functional space for our family. The workers arrived early each morning in the cold weather and worked tirelessly to finish on time. I would highly recommend his services due to the team's professionalism, experience, and expertise in landscape design. read more

Luis and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with--we love our new yard! They also removed a row of huge, overgrown oleander bushes and did a fantastic job on that as well. The best part was they truly listened to what we wanted and then made suggestions to improve our project and make it exactly what we wanted. Luis and the crew were also very kind and thoughtful to my elderly mom who had a specific vision for her part of the yard. 100% recommended! read more

The team was very professional, timely, and helpful. They took our ideas we had for our backyard, and ran with it. Our backyard was transformed in less than a week. I have no problem going to these guys for service. read more

Great team! They have designed and executed wonderful paved backyard and front yard, including a proper driveway! Reasonably priced and commuted to the job until completion. Detail oriented and easy to work with. Highly recommended! read more

Responsables, puntuales y muy buen trabajo. Por eso les doy 5 estrellas. Recomendados