I found Carmelo on Yelp while searching for a reputable landscaping company to redo our front yard,…read moretrim our large backyard fruit trees, add a timer to the irrigation system, and take care of a few other tasks. I got multiple quotes, and while his pricing was very competitive, what really stood out was how quickly he responded with a detailed quote--much faster than the others. He was also friendly, professional, and clearly very knowledgeable. His crew just finished our project in 5 days, and my husband and I couldn't be happier. They did excellent work, were respectful of our space, cleaned up thoroughly each day (which many contractors overlook), and worked hard the entire time. Gabriel ran our job and he was excellent and always had a smile on his face. I've already shared Carmelo's number with two friends and will absolutely continue to refer him to anyone in need of a great landscaper. We'll also be using him for our monthly maintenance. 5/5--thank you, Carmelo!

Showed up on time and within an hour had his crew clean up the landscaping and it looks amazing,…read morewill use again!

First time we used Yelp for a project. It was convenient that there were numerous messages that…read morewere sent out to various tree specialists. Noe Pablo was the most thorough in messaging through the Yelp app, so my husband and I chose him. I had 2 medium-sized fruit trees I needed to transfer from my parent's home in Southeast San Diego to mine in North County. I took pictures and he gave us a very reasonable price. We also decided to also add another service to take out our palm tree. There were a couple of mishaps such as: The day he was scheduled to take out the palm tree, he was a no-show and my husband had to call him an hour after he was supposed to arrive. Then, the day after that incident, was the fruit tree transfer. He and his team forgot to bring their dolly. Thank goodness my Dad had one so they borrowed it, but now we have the burden in taking it back. Despite these mishaps, Noe was very knowledgeable and professional in his mannerisms. The day of the fruit tree transfer, he and his team arrived in a timely manner, was efficient and did a great job overall. We were very pleased and will definitely use him again if we have another project.

Noe and his team were so kind and professional, they knocked out our project in 2-days, even when…read morehalfway through he realized we'd need to buy more beach rock to cover our French drain! He gave us the most affordable option and we couldn't be more grateful

Roy and his team were amazing to work with. Very attentive to detail and the communication was…read moreamazing! It's always hard to find a good contractor that is really good with communication and updates. They did an amazing job bringing our backyard ideas come to life! Would 100% recommend Murillo Landscaping to anyone!

Roy Murillo and his team did an amazing job. I designed our front and back yards and am floored at…read morehow they made it into reality! They helped to transform a so-so tract home front yard into something attractive and our pile of dirt back yard into something beautiful. Along the way, Roy was good at communicating with us and his team. His team are masters at their craft and take pride in their work. Their attention to detail with things we didn't even think of was appreciated - such as adding a small grade to the patio so water all flows into the drains they installed. When we miscommunicated or if something wasn't up to our extremely high standards (like we wanted one side of the firepit to be moved over 3/4"), Roy simply had his team fix it. The other big plus was Roy's willingness and ability to communicate with our pool contractor. I barely was involved. Both of them discussed plans and Roy listened to what our pool contractor needed for drainage around the pool and how tile should be placed around the pool cover well. I didn't have to worry about gas lines, drainage etc.. they figured out what needed to be done between them. Roy typically focuses on 1-2 jobs at a time, so there was momentum on our job. We saw many of our neighbors abandoned by their contractors half way, disappearing for a month or more, but Roy's team kept showing up, and got our job done quite quickly. When we had issues with our polymeric sand setting (something to do with our tile - Roy used the same polymeric sand and base at other sites and it worked), Roy and his team persisted in finding a solution. Even though everything was pretty much done, they tried several times to make things right. Finally, we found an Irish product on Amazon that did the trick. It's not a product typically sold in the US and is applied differently from regular polymeric sand. Roy made sure his team watched the videos and went over the instructions with them so the product was applied correctly. We are so happy he helped us find a solution (and we learned a lesson - sometimes it's better to stay away from super cheap, need to clear the store room, product)! In summary, working with Roy Murillo and his crew was a great experience. His pricing is reasonable (I compared several landscapers), and he and his crew truly know what they are doing. I have recommended them to family and neighbors and would work with them again in a heartbeat.

DO NOT USE Chris Bargain Lawn Care! During the week of 7/7, he mismanaged all aspects of our…read morelandscaping project, leading us to lose over $5,000 due to improper application of synthetic turf, failure to remove old turf and decomposed granite from our yard, putting a nail through our sprinkler line, and placing sticky sand all over our pavers requiring additional cleanup. Chris was informed about the removal of turf, roots, and DG four days prior to completion, but did not respond. I had over 100 text and phone calls with his subcontractor - Boots Construction, who was rarely present and did not address the issues. One time, he left to give a quote for another job instead of staying at our house. Chris guaranteed Boots would always be on site. I spent over 25 hours supervising and fixing problems with the entire project. Chris assured me of Boots' expertise, which proved false. Despite receiving payments, Boots has not paid his crew. Chris was sent numerous pictures and text, but did not resolve any of these problems. In fact, he stated he would be unable to provide any assistance or reimbursement of any kind.... Not even a penny. * Paver problems: Boots didn't take the right samples or measurements, so the pavers were mismatched and cut poorly. The sand was applied badly, and they didn't install root barriers as promised. * Fire pit and walkway issues: The fire pit area was uneven and needed to be redone. * Mulch mess: The crew piled mulch against the plants, even though they were told not to. We had to redo all the mulch installations around 150 plants. * Crew's behavior: The crew left trash all over our yard, including pizza boxes and water bottles we purchased for lunch. Chris stated on the 6th day our yard would be left in a pristine state and the opposite happened. They even left loose razor blades that were a hazard to our dogs! * Turf troubles: Turf and DG were removed with no disposal plan, leaving our gate unusable and driveway blocked until we paid 1-800-Got-Junk for removal. Chris did not respond when contacted. The turf showed visible nail spots, uneven seams, improper cuts, and house flashing and two sprinkler lines were damaged requiring another contractor for repairs. Boots used only a third of the specified infill amount. * Root removal problems: The roots weren't removed to the agreed depth, which could cause future issues. We had to buy materials to finish the root barrier installation. * Contract and payment concerns: Chris required a 25% upfront payment on 7/2, exceeding California's legal 10% downpayment limit, citing the need for pre-July 4th material purchases. However, receipts show no materials were bought until 7/11. Chris mismanaged the job and failed to respond to calls on Thursday and Friday. Despite our contract with him, he took no direct responsibility and communicated only about payments from Monday to Saturday. The subcontractor did not handle the turf professionally, contrary to Chris's assurances. Both Chris and Boots Construction are not licensed contractors according to the California State License Board. I would give a negative star rating if possible.

Chris's team did an amazing job ive hired them multiple times for everything from basic grass work…read moreto complete clean ups after large rain messed up my backyard. They are always on time and keep you updated as things progress. I will continue to hire them especially because they have never gouged me on pricing. I had multiple quotes for the larger job I had and he came in as the best price and best schedule. Overall 5-5 great team.

We hired Jose again for trenching after he previously did our concrete, and just like the first…read moretime, he did a great job. We've been really happy with how our backyard turned out from the concrete work, so we didn't even think twice about calling him back. The trenching was done exactly how we needed it, everything looked clean, and the whole process was smooth. It's honestly nice to find someone who does solid, reliable work and shows up the same way every time. Definitely recommend him, we'll keep using him for future projects.

Jose and his crew did an absolutely outstanding job trimming our 4 large melaleuca trees. He was…read morevery thoughtful in his work, taking the time to create a beautiful outcome (instead of simply topping and hacking). I understand why he has stellar Yelp reviews. He was also punctual, gave the best price, left the property so clean, and is a kind person too! I'm relieved to have found a tree trimmer for all my future tree needs and am recommending him to my friends

The Branch is a very professional and experienced tree service that we have used since 2011…read more Feedback from recommendations to friends has been consistently positive.

Had The Branch guys out today to cut 3 palm trees. The crew…read morewas professional, courteous and on time. Got everything done and cleaned up in just under 2 hours. The price was very fair too. Big thanks to Trevor! Highly recommend this company and would use their services again.

Our project built a Keystone block retaining wall, a concrete slab beside the wall with…read moreintersecting concrete walkways. We hired Primescapes because they gave us an estimate that seemed very fair and their reviews were outstanding. Fausto, from Primescapes, who we met for the initial walk-through and estimate seemed knowledgeable, personable and gave us the confidence to go forward with the project. We are retired and watched over the entire build process from start to finish. They cut into a hill for the retaining wall, graded the flat area of dirt for the concrete walkway and slab. We watched them installing the Keystone block with rock and french drain behind. They added drainage at key locations beside the concrete slab. They sloped the concrete to the drains, very necessary and done perfectly...we tested it. They installed rebar for the concrete areas as required. The materials they used were quality. We were impressed by it all. But it's not just the skill that we saw them perform for all these tasks, it was the constant communication they provided when we had a concern or had a question. It was also that they followed through with the completion timeline. It was that they cleaned up after the project and hauled all the debris away. Another unexpected surprise was that the team of workers formed the concrete and wall structure with some interesting curves in the concrete with a corresponding curve to the wall and it came out as though a landscape designer had designed it. Very aesthetically done. All and all, Primescapes is great at what they do. They definitely live up to all their 5 star reviews and we are so happy with their work, we will be giving them another one.

I can honestly say I had a great experience with Primescape Inc. on our retaining wall and patio…read morecover project. From the very beginning, everything felt smooth and professional. Mario was fantastic to work with--his estimate was thorough, and his communication, responsiveness, and follow-up were better than any of the other companies I reached out to. I got several estimates, and while Primescape wasn't the cheapest, I've been in construction since 1989 and know that the lowest price doesn't always mean the best result. Their pricing was still very competitive, and the way they handled everything gave me confidence I was making the right call. Carlos, the head of Team A, was also a huge part of that. He stayed on top of every detail and made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. The whole crew did an excellent job. The demolition team took everything down smoothly and even made sure all the roots were removed, which I really appreciated. Adrian, the carpenter, laid out the canopy with real pride and precision. Angel, the brick mason, did a beautiful job lining up the walls, and Caesar, the electrician, handled everything that was asked of him without a problem. You could tell the entire team took pride in their work, and that really showed in the finished result. I'd gladly recommend Primescape to anyone looking for skilled, dependable professionals.

I needed a new lawn and got my standard five bids for the job. Michael stood out for all of his…read moreinitial input on the options and then for the details of his bid. He was the only one who detailed every item involved in the bid, including update of irrigation. I've had issues in the past with bids for other projects that I assumed included the little details but didn't and then I had to pay extra. Michael's bid included every detail in writing that you would assume would be a part of a new lawn job and it was very reasonable. He also showed up on time for the initial appointment! His crew was great! Their work was very detailed and clean. The job was done within three days and all of the work area, including the driveway, was cleaned up. They even noted my falling-apart fence gate so Michael gave me a very reasonable quote and they did a great job fixing it for me. There were a lot of details for after-care and I've texted Michael multiple times to confirm. He texts back quickly and I never get the impression he's annoyed (I've sent a lot of texts!). I almost wish I had more yard renovations so that I could hire him again! I did discuss a whole-yard mulch job and will absolutely hire Michael when I'm ready for that. No more getting multiple bids for future yard renovations. I'll just call Michael.

Michael and his team at Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance did an outstanding job transforming our…read moreproperty. Our extensive project included driveway removal and replacement, patio reconstruction, construction of steps down to our pool, comprehensive planting with irrigation and lighting, and installation of multiple fences/gates. We took our time evaluating contractors and obtaining multiple bids before selecting Michael. He offered the best combination of price and expertise by a significant margin. During our initial consultation, Michael provided excellent cost-saving suggestions that we ultimately implemented, helping us stay within budget without sacrificing quality. Throughout the project, Michael was exceptionally easy to work with. He was highly responsive and accommodated mid-project design changes without hesitation. His installation team exceeded our expectations--they were professional, friendly, and hardworking. They maintained a clean worksite at the end of each day and were consistently respectful of our property and our need to access it during construction. If you're planning a landscaping project, I highly recommend Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance. We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of their work and the professionalism they demonstrated from start to finish.

I can't recommend Maxwell, Colton, Matthew and team enough. After receiving an incredibly high…read morequote from another company on our retaining wall build, I reached out to Max to see if he could beat it. Not only did he give us a much more reasonable price, but the quality and professionalism was incredible. I've never had a team all come introduce themselves on day 1 of a project. They were courteous, on time every day, cleaned up afterwards and our wall is beautiful, structurally sound and added a ton of usable space to our yard. They are our new go-to for future projects.

Excellent service! Leveled dirt, moved a tree to make space for play space for play house. Max was…read morealways attentive to the safety needs and did not cut corners. The team was courteous and always on time. Max surpassed expected time of completion. I highly recommend his work.

Zion took great care of our home in Oceanside every week for many years before we sold our home…read more Highly recommend their services. Very friendly and great at what they do!

We truly enjoyed working with Zion. Reliable, quick response, efficient, and extremely neat. Hard…read moreworking team, we will miss them as we are moving. Thank you, Zion!