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    Sean F.

    From day 1 of me reaching out to various businesses on Yelp for my turf project, Dan and Erica at GAIA builders and pools went above and beyond to ensure they could meet my needs. It was immediately obvious that GAIA has the experience, professionalism, and kindness that I was seeking to help transform our almost-dead grass into something that my family and kids would enjoy playing in. It's rare to find these qualities from businesses nowadays. Dan took time out of his busy schedule to meet with me in North County the same day that Erica called to ask me about the project I had in mind. This all included: removing an existing wall along part of my fence, building a new garden wall, and installation of new turf to replace 1100 sq ft of grass. Throughout the whole process Erica and Dan were both available and responsive to answer my questions or talk through my concerns. There was no question or concern that went unanswered, even if one of them had to go seek additional information and reach back out. To top this all off, the pricing for all this work was competitive and reasonable while all being promised to complete in 4 days. Dan and his team showed up on time every day and worked hard until it was done, and they completed half a day early. His foremen were also happy to answer my questions at any time when I walked through to inspect the yard throughout the day. I would happily do business with GAIA again, and in fact I have another project already lined up with them.

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    Milet F.

    Dan was responsive and project was done as agreed. Agreed with neighbor's choice--fully insured. Thank you!

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    My experience with Gaia Builders was a great experience overall. I contacted them through Yelp and they were extremely helpful and responsive. My project manager was Dan and he was super knowledgeable and gave me a really good deal. Unlike other competitors, they showed up on time and delivered according to the timeframe that they initially gave me. Me and my wife are extremely happy from the final result, and we would definitely contact them again in the future when needed.

    Evelina V.

    10/10 experience! I met with 3 different contractors about a backyard transformation project - I was redo'ing my backyard from A to Z including stamp concrete, turf installation, and a retaining wall. I decided to work with GAIA because Dan (project manager) gave me the most confidence in his team's ability to deliver the best work and value. Dan had excellent communication and professionalism throughout the project, and brought an experienced and professional crew with him. I could not be happier with the results, and will highly recommend GAIA to anyone looking to renovate their outdoor living space! I look forward to engaging Dan and his team again for my next project.

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    Thank you, Susan. It was a pleasure working with you!

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    We are thinking about adding a pool and there is no question that we will call Gaia and Dan to do that.

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    Master Geek Pool and Spa Services

    Master Geek Pool and Spa Services

    4.8
    (94 reviews)

    Found these guys on Yelp and honestly so glad I did. It's coming up on a year with them and zero…read morecomplaints. They do our weekly maintenance and also installed a pool heater for us, and both experiences were just seamless. They're efficient, professional, and really nice. Never try to upsell you on stuff you don't need; they just tell you what's actually necessary and get it done. Love that. They come the same time every week, every time. Half the time we don't even know they've been here, which is honestly the dream. Easy to get in touch with, and they have great contacts if you need anything else done too. Just a really well-run company with good people. Highly recommend.

    The entire Master Geek Pool and Spa team have been incredible partners for us over the past two…read moreyears. We operate several Airbnb properties in the area with pools and spas, and having a reliable service team is absolutely critical. Master Geek has never disappointed. Their cleanings are consistently thorough, their support is incredibly responsive, and their repair work is always professional and done right. There have been multiple situations where they stepped in quickly and saved us during tight guest turnarounds. Before finding them we went through several other pool services that were unreliable and frankly terrible. Since switching to Master Geek, everything has been smooth and dependable. If you need a pool and spa team that shows up, communicates well, and takes pride in their work, I could not recommend them more highly. They have been one of the best service partners we have for our properties.

    The Pool Doctor

    The Pool Doctor

    4.5
    (53 reviews)

    Don't look any further for a pool contractor! Pool Doctor installed a pool, spa, water feature,…read moreand pool cover in our backyard. Others said it couldn't be done! Boy were they wrong! It is even better than we imagined and we couldn't be happier with the final product! Don and Trevor were both easy to work with and coordinated everything, including all the subcontractors. This made our project run exceptionally smooth. Don's knowledge and experience was evident during our first meeting. He was much more knowledgeable about pools than the other contractors we had met. We were sold on Pool Doctor on the spot! Don also recommended a contractor who installed a 70 feet retaining wall, concrete, artificial turf, and an outdoor kitchen . If you are having a pool installed or having any pool work done, be sure to reach out to the Pool Doctor.

    I recently did a pool renovation with this company and I am happy with how my pool turned out. I…read morewill start with the positives. If you want a pebble tec product there are only two authorized installers and this company uses Sol Pacific. I liked that Don's quote was fairly priced and he didn't try to push anything I didn't need. The quote I got from Gardner was almost double and included a lot of unnecessary work. The crew mistakenly installed expired mastic around the edge of my pool and Trevor owned it and replaced it without me asking which I really appreciated. Overall I was not blown away with Don's customer service. In the planning process I was referred to one single website to pick the tile. I didn't particularly like any of their options and asked if there was another company they could refer me to and got something like "not really they all went out of business". Within 15 minutes of searching I found another pool tile company. I asked if he had heard of it and he said he could get those tiles as well. I was told all the samples would be brought before I left on vacation, but Don delivered the last sample after I left so I had pick my tile based on texted pictures so as to not hold up the project. Trevor went and purchased tile grout without asking me my color preference which I found very bizarre. They were willing to exchange it. I never got any materials showing the different pebble sheen colors so I picked my color from a brochure provided by another company. Trevor asked for the final payment the morning my finish was going in. I said the works not done yet. They said ok then just mail it. I said "aren't you going to come inspect the final product?" and got back we don't have problems with Sol Pacific. Ok great, but then why hire you if they are checking their own work and how about that mistake with the expired mastic that happened just last week? They did come back after I asked, but I was disappointed I had to ask. If you pay for their start up they would naturally come back, but I prefer my pool man to own the water and felt penalized for that.

    Murdock Pool Service

    Murdock Pool Service

    4.8
    (70 reviews)

    I recently requested several quotes for the installation of a new pool motor, and out of the four…read morecompanies I contacted, Brett was the first person to call me back. That alone already set him apart. After speaking with me and learning that I'm selling my deceased Aunts house and simply looking for the most cost-effective option, Brett actually recommended that I purchase a motor myself and even sent me the Amazon link. He knew right away that he probably wouldn't be getting the job. I'm also quite a distance away, and if Brett had done the work, he would have installed a higher-quality motor and done it the right way. But this review isn't about getting the job--it's about integrity and customer service. Brett took the time to help, educate, and point me in the right direction even though he knew there was no business in it for him. That kind of honesty and willingness to help is rare these days. I only wish Murdoch Pool Service was closer to me in Escondido because I would absolutely use them for my own pool service. Thank you, Brett, for taking the time to help and for showing what real customer service looks like!

    I usually clean my own pool, but needed someone to take over after having knee surgery. I saw a lot…read moreof offers for around $100-$125/month, but thought they can't be any good. So, I found Murdoch Pool Service who was charging $180, but had great reviews. After speaking with owner, Brett, who assured me that they provide a better service than the cheap guys I signed up. After a couple of cleanings, I noticed they were only spending about 10 minutes on my pool and not leaving it "sparkling clean". I spoke with Brett about this and, after looking at the photo his guy took, he argued that he didn't see a problem with the service. I thought OK ...maybe I'm being OCD because I'm used to cleaning my own pool and spending way more than 10 min on it. Then we had strong Santa Ana winds hit and it left quite a mess of leaves, debris, and dirt in my pool. I was looking forward to Murdock coming to the rescue to clean it all up. They spent a little more time than the average 10 minutes and left my pool looking like it still needed to be cleaned. The photos were taken immediately after they left and you can clearly see that they failed to brush the sides, clean out the strainers baskets completely, etc. I'm pretty sure I could have gotten this level of service from the cheap guys. I was expecting to have them help me out for at least 3 months, until I could heal and get back to cleaning the pool myself, but after 2 months I couldn't continue paying a premium price for a sub-standard service. I found myself hopping around the pool on one leg trying to clean up after they left. I would highly suggest you find someone else to clean your pool.

    Pool Specs

    Pool Specs

    4.9
    (31 reviews)

    Jordan did an amazing job on our 15 year old above ground spa. It wasn't heating and there was a…read moreleak. We had someone else out previously that "fixed" it, but actually did more harm than good with the work that he did. Jordan patiently explained all that had to be done, and gave us a few different scenarios and pricing of depending on what he found as he dismantled and tried to fix the spa. Access to the repair area was extremely tight and difficult which made his job even harder. Of course, it turned out to be the worst case scenario; despite the price we decided to fix it. (the alternative would have been a new spa) Due to the fact that we were in no huge rush to fix it, Jordan patiently worked on it after a full day of work for over a week. He was patient, respectful and professional. After a week of work, her finally got her up and running. I'm sure this job ended up being much more difficult than he had anticipated....but he did a great job fixing it. I would highly recommend Jordan to anyone requiring repair of their inground or aboveground spa's.

    Pool Specs did an amazing job resurfacing our pool, installing beautiful new tile, and setting up…read moreour salt system! Jordan and his team were professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. The quality of their work really shows, and our pool looks and feels better than ever. We're beyond happy with the results and would highly recommend Pool Specs to anyone looking to upgrade their pool!

    GAIA Builders & Pools - landscapearchitects - Updated August 2026

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