We recently completed a large-scale backyard renovation with Stones Landscaping, and are quite…read morepleased with the results. This involved pouring over 1,500 sq. ft. of concrete, a large retaining wall, a patio deck, a new lawn, and a playground area. Here were some of the highlights of my experience: - Design Guidance: I relied heavily on Baltazar's experience and keen sense of design. His elegant hardscaping solution for the pool transition zones exceeded my expectations and tied the yard together perfectly. - The grading and drainage were very well done. Despite heavy rains, there was zero pooling; the rain gutters were routed directly into pipes beneath the concrete for a clean, streamlined look. - Smart Home Integration: All landscape lighting and irrigation were hooked up to smart-home enabled controllers for total automation and convenience. - The office staff was very responsive, addressing any concerns or follow-up questions usually within a single business day. Props to Gladys and Dahlia! Highly recommended!

In our home improvement projects, landscaping our front yard was one of the nine projects we…read moreundertook. Throughout these projects, we sought God's wisdom, guidance, and most importantly, provision. We received three bids for each project, contacting them via phone. Most of them were easy to work with and accommodating, but one company stood out. I contacted this company, just like I did with the others, explaining that we needed to finish our front yard because my husband couldn't do it now due to health reasons. Before they even arrived, they demanded measurements and photos of our front yard. I'm not the best at measuring, but I did my best, considering I'm a full-time caregiver. I explained my situation to them, but they were very business-minded and lacked empathy. I complied with their requests and was surprised when Miguel, the owner, made an appointment to come out to our property. I already knew they wouldn't be a company we'd be interested in hiring, but in life, we need to be fair. Manuel arrived and was courteous. I asked him how he could bid on a job before he could actually access it and see what was required. He replied that he'd been doing this for a long time. Upon his departure, I noticed him measuring our property. I couldn't help but wonder why he needed to measure when he had already given us the price for the job. All the contractors bid on both the front and back yards. However, when we decided to postpone the backyard project and focus solely on the front yard, I contacted Stone Landscaping. The lady informed me that this change would increase the front yard price by 10% since the backyard was no longer included in the original quote. I was genuinely surprised and disappointed, as I sensed that this company lacked integrity and professionalism. Determined to find a dependable and honest landscaping company, I reached out to D&I Landscaping. I explained our decision to focus on the front yard and inquired about the cost. To my delight, they simply adjusted the price by removing the backyard, without any extra charges for the revision. This was a refreshing change, as D&I Landscaping demonstrated transparency and honesty. Life teaches us valuable lessons. While I don't intend to criticize others, I felt compelled to share my honest review of D&I Landscaping. If you're looking for a trustworthy and reliable landscaping company that offers high-quality work and uses quality materials, look no further than Irwin at D&I Landscaping. His company is dedicated to providing excellent service, listening to your needs, and showing genuine care and compassion.

Brian and his team were the best. We completely redid out backyard with pavers, new artificial…read moreturf, and two new gazebos in the backyard. We finished 1.5 weeks ahead of schedule and we love the quality of work that was done. His team is very professional and always on time. They'd also always clean up before they left for the day. Brian was very transparent with all of the pricing and communication and we are super happy with the results!

I received quotes from several contractors for a front and backyard remodel, and I'm so glad I…read morechose Brian. His pricing was fair, and the quality of his work was outstanding. In the backyard, we removed our pool, and Brian and his team installed turf, laid pavers, and built both an outdoor gym and a cooking bar. For the front yard, he raised and leveled the lawn, installed turf and a retaining wall, and built a new fence. He was easy to communicate with, offered great insights and design ideas, and was super flexible throughout the process. Everything was completed in a timely and professional manner.

Their message made me hopeful that someone can do the work required…read more Glad they responded very quickly.

I highly recommend Jim Roberts at Black Diamond. He designed our project to replace an old redwood…read moredeck with pavers, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Jim listened to what we wanted, and made the whole process easy. The new space looks fantastic and is so much more usable. Would definitely work with him again!

UPDATED REVIEW Great customer service! Thank you Luis!…read moreAll Issues revolved! Installer Rumillo & assistant were quick and efficient the fence looks great.

Our fence was falling down, so I and the neighbor decided to get it replaced. I called the last…read moreperson who's done the back fence and the price was high. My neighbor found this company and got a nice quote, less expensive so I was a little concerned. After the quote was in, we're ready to do it. Our requirements were demolition, removal of old fence and installed new NO-SIDE fence with Redwood planks. Everything was confirmed and the price split in 2, I pay mine and he pays his, we use credit card to set up payment. The first appointment was canceled and the second was done in one day. Alessandra was the coordinator and she did a great job making sure everything to our convenience. I wasn't home while they started and finished the job, my neighbor was there. The job was done beautifully. I'm very pleased. Will I refer this company to my friends and families? Yes, of course.

I highly recommend Unique Pavers. They did a long driveway (pavers), a long retaining wall, a…read moremulti-zone irrigation system and landscaping on our site. Our job had been lagging and they stepped into a somewhat complicated situation but, without even breaking stride, they helped us turn things around and we are very grateful. Rick was excellent in thinking of solutions for better drainage for rainwater and Dan is an excellent project manager. The quality is high, the project management was strong and communication with them was easy. I felt we were on the same page from beginning to end and would work with them again without a second thought. In short, Unique Pavers is a solution-oriented, quality-focused company that has earned my strongest recommendation.

We were so happy with the new driveway and front yard landscaping that Unique Pavers did last year…read more(below) that we hired them again! They completely transformed our backyard to include two patios surrounding a putting green, a low wall, pathways, and new landscaping with fruit trees and a hedge with drip irrigation. An extensive drainage system included french drains, area drains, and tying the downspouts directly into drains. This was important because water would pool in our backyard after heavy rains. We had high expectations because we knew what Unique Pavers did for our driveway and front yard, and they did not disappoint! Rick has amazing vision when it comes to designing spaces. Dan is a great project manager who was onsite nearly every day and has excellent communication skills. And the hardscape and landscape crews really know how to execute; they worked hard and worked together well. Everyone we encountered went out of their way to accommodate our detailed requests, moving a favorite plant, and waiting for a smart lighting controller to be shipped. I could say more but the fact that we are a repeat customer says it all! Unique Pavers is a good value and we highly recommend them.

They did a sidewalk job for us several months ago and while the job itself was decent, they did not…read moreclean up the small concrete fragments scattered across our yard. It's at least a several dozen fragments. As you can imagine, this makes it hard for us to maintain and trim our landscape as it can damage lawn mowers, trimmers, ect. I paid them before their promise to clean up the debris from the job and they never showed. Reached out via text and left voicemails but never got any response.

This review for Manny is long overdue! We have used Manny's services on 3 different occasions at 2…read moredifferent properties and have been pleased with his customer service, craftsmanship, expertise, and willingness to accommodate the customer. We had a huge extension done in 2020 where he poured concrete for our foundation extension and 2 car garage. In 2022, he came back and poured colored concrete with stone finish for a 2 car driveway, 1 car driveway and a front door walkway. In 2024, he just finished pouring concrete for a long driveway with broom finish plus side walkway. I have been thoroughly pleased with manny and his team that work hard and deliver quality work. I don't hesitate to recommend manny and would utilize his service many times over. Don't hesitate to contact Manny, you will not be disappointed and can feel confident and relaxed that you are hiring the right person for the job. Manny offers competitive pricing for quality work.

Out of all the quotes I received, they are competitively low. They are a newer company but seem to…read morebe branched off from their Landscaping company so they have more than a decade of experience. I usually have good communication with their assistant Emilio but response can be slow especially when trying to figure out when they will arrive and not show up until someone message me late of the delay. The contractors that did the demolition did not speak English well for me to clarify a request so some things went off as planned, but I ended up with a thicker stronger slab. Quality wise, the top finish was really nice but the pour on the first half left lots of honeycomb on the sides after the wood form were removed. After asking if they can honor their statement of customer satisfaction, Eduardo (owner) personally came in to repair it. It was a bumpy first experience, but I am satisfied with the final result. They also clean up after themselves, so that is much appreciated. Thanks.

From the owner: At RR Concrete, we’re dedicated to delivering concrete solutions that are not only durable and…read moreprecise but also stunningly beautiful. Our goal is to exceed your expectations, transforming your vision into reality. With a strong focus on building lasting relationships, we prioritize clear communication and seamless collaboration every step of the way, ensuring your project is a true success from start to finish.

We wanted to do pavers on our driveway. We called Garden Bros and Erik was so communicative, we…read morewere impressed. He answered all of our questions patiently. He sent us out to see their work and it was beautiful. Of all three bids we got his was the best and we were pleased with the cost so we gave him the go ahead. They started in 2 weeks and finished within a week. The guys were there all day every day and were wonderful. They did an absolutely beautiful job and we couldn't be more pleased. We'd hire Garden Bros. again in a heartbeat!

We have a small dog run in our front patio area that we really wanted to refresh after the rainy…read moreseason. The woodchips we had we becoming more and more of an eyesore and the tree stumps started rotting due to all the rain and smelled horrible. Erik was able to come out on relatively short notice and we asked about pet proof turf and he was able to bring a couple samples for us to view. Even though some of the samples he brought were super lush, he suggested a shorter turf so it's easier to clean. His quote was super reasonable as well. We pretty much knew we wanted to hire him right after he left so we gave him a call and he was able to come out 2 days later to install the turf. His team arrived early and spent the entire day getting rid of the stumps, leveling out the dirt, adding composite, and installing the turf. He also added some rocks at the border near the fence so the entire area looks super cute. I left on a work trip and came back a week later so I didn't see it the day it was done but coming back to it made me so happy. It looks incredibly good. I can't help but admire it every time I'm out there and my dogs are super in love with it too. If i ever need any additional landscaping or fence services, I will definitely hire Erik and his team again!

We had a barren front and side yard after the home construction. We had many ideas but weren't…read moresure what could be done. Prem and his team did a phenomenal job understanding our vision and delivering the results. In addition, they gave us great ideas to make the final outcome even better. From adding a bocce ball court in the front to making beautiful lit up walkways on the side, they ensured all things had a synergy with the home style and other elements. Overall, they have a great team that is professional, timely, results oriented, and worth every penny. Happy to share photos privately of before and after if anyone needs it.

I did not have a pleasant experience. Neighbors walk by and comment, "The yard looks beautiful. The…read morecontractor did a good job." I am writing this review because the casual observer does not know the struggle. The people who stop and ask for my thoughts, I respond by saying on a scale with craftsmen on one end and laborer on the other, I rate them closer to the laborer end. The contractor said he has in-house 3 teams. I got the C team. Their inexperience showed. I understand the best way to gain experience is to be hands on. But to learn, supervision and mentoring are needed. The supervision was very minimal. The owners were not on site daily. When they did appear, it was mainly to deliver supplies, take away debris, or pickup equipment. Not my job, but I assumed the role of Onsite Superintendent and Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC). If I had not, I am not sure what the project would have ended up looking like. To their credit, if something needed to be corrected or changed, they did it with no resistance. Their motto is "what makes you happy." I say their motto is "we do it nice because we do it twice." Progress was slow. The contract was signed at the beginning of December, and it was completed at the end of March. I was told at the time of the initial site visit it would take 2 weeks to complete. After the contract was signed, there was no communication for over a month. I was left in limbo wondering on the start date. Would it be before Christmas? After Christmas? Before the New Year? After New Year? Start was not until mid-January. There were many days where no work was being done. In my opinion, a month's delay could be attributed to the holidays and weather. Overall, communication was poor during construction. Days and weeks would go by with no update leaving me to wonder if they were even coming back. In the beginning, communication was adequate. But as time went by, it felt like my project was no longer a priority. To date, I have not heard from them. There has been no project completion follow up. Examples of my frustration: Gutter Downspout - They attached an underground drainage pipe to the end without cutting the angled outlet off. This made the pipe protrude out to such a degree it was a trip hazard. I brought this to the contractor's attention, and he agreed. He even provided me with a picture on his phone saying, "this is how it should be done." The sad part was the job he showed me was also performed by the same work crew on my project. They should have known better. They corrected the error with a fitting I provided, but it was sloppy work. The fitting was not straight and too low to the ground. I ended up redoing it. I connected a 2nd downspout to save myself from further disappointment. This would be a common theme during the project, doing things myself. My neighbors would see me in the yard and ask, "isn't the contractor supposed to do that?" Front Entrance Joint Sanding - The front entrance originally consisted of a concrete pad. Instead of removing the concrete pad, they laid the pavers directly on top. Ever seen a vibrator vibrating pavers laid directly on concrete? It is not a pretty sight. Those pavers were jumping! Many pavers were damaged. I was so shocked and angry; I had to lock myself in the house after witnessing the carnage. What really made me mad was prior to this incident, I spent time replacing chipped pavers they had laid with nicer looking ones. But in short order, all that was undone. They fixed the damage, but the replacement pavers they used were the ones I had previously rejected. Later, I went back through the unused pavers to pick the better-looking ones, and had the contractor redo it. Side Gate and Gravel Path - Last day of work, what could go wrong? Well, they removed and repositioned my side gate. When I realized what they were doing, I was LIVID. It was unnecessary. They should have removed the earth a few inches and backfilled with gravel to the former finished elevation. But no, they placed the gravel on top of the existing ground and decided to move the gate higher to clear the gravel path. When the weather moved in during the night, I could hear the gate banging from my bedroom. In the morning, I inspected their work. A snapped bolt, improperly installed latch, and a damaged gate stop. Once again, it is up to me to remedy their poor workmanship. To top it off, they used my neighbor's yard to store their materials. These are just some of the struggles I encountered. Did I mention the multiple times they had to pull up and put down pavers at one section? I lost count after 4 times. Plenty more follies occurred. There were many smaller issues. All those small issues add up and become a pattern of ineptitude. To end this review, let me say my dream was to step out my front door, look out at my front yard, and experience joy and happiness. Instead, what I feel is disappointment and anger.

We called Victor back to modify the pavers he installed in 2019 for a new patio cover. He included…read morea new paver path walkway from the front to backyard and removed the existing redwood trellis. His workman did the heavy lifting and completed the patio with additional pavers. They also removed an old shed and made a level place for a new shed. The backyard is now free of tripping hazards and a comfortable place to spend time in. I recommend hiring IPS for your backyard Hardscape improvements.

Victor and his crew did a fantastic job for us. Despite a number of unexpected problems (some…read moreshallow pipes) discovered during the excavation (not IPS' fault at all), they helped us pivot and redesign to produce a great result. They were also the lowest bid from a competent-seeming organization so we were happy to go with them!