My front and back yards are about 10 years old, but still look beautiful due to my diligent…read moremaintenance work. Some things I wish I knew then that I know now might help others when planning their yards. Yes, Smart Landscape does a lovely job. Here's what would have made my upkeep a lot easier. 1. Extra protection ground cover to eliminate weeds. Some yards get no weeds because a super heavy cover has been used. I've spent countless hours pulling weeds since yards were done. 2. Go over what plants are going to be used. If I'd done that, I would've saved money and work to remove those that had needles that made it difficult/dangerous to remove. 3. If the designer had visited front yard, he would have seen the slight slope and the DG pathway would not have been a logical design choice. Rain washes it away and I'll have to eventually figure out a way to close up that space. 4. At that time, I didn't meet with the designer. I should have. Although it's a lovely design, I would have pointed out a change or two I'd have preferred. 5. Gray DG is not readily available and it has been difficult to keep the pathway refreshed. Someone said that he was going to provide it, but never did. Overall, I am glad I hired Smart Landscape. UPDATE: I needed to come back to add another star after carefully considering how wonderful Danny and his team are to work with. I had met with no fewer than nine landscape companies before Smart Landscape and they were nightmares for various reasons. Danny is wonderful to work with and makes sure the customer is happy.

I had been searching for someone to do my patio in front of my townhouse. It was incredibly hard to…read morefind a quality contractor who would do a small job (and not charge for a big job!). Some companies wanted to do the hardscape only, others just plants. After meeting several landscapers and paver companies, I chose Danny and Smart Landscape, in part because they would take care of EVERYTHING from start to finish--concrete and tree removal, paver installation, irrigation, plants, painting, and lighting. Their price wasn't the lowest (or the highest), but I feel I got a lot of value for the money. Danny was kind and very professional throughout the job. He included in the project price my meeting with one of their designers, who made recommendations and helped me visualize what I wanted, and also helped with the selection of plants. Q--the project manager--was wonderful to work with, as well as the guys on the crew. I couldn't be happier with the result! I finally have the space I've been wanting for years, but didn't know how to get there. Smart Landscape made it happen!

We hired this company for a custom fence, and while the initial build had some issues the way they…read morehandled the issue completely changed my impression. After I contacted the owner and spoke with Sharon, they took full responsibility and redid the entire fence from the ground up. The new build is exactly what we were hoping for: high-quality materials, solid craftsmanship, and a beautiful finished product that really elevates our property. Custom work doesn't always go perfectly the first time, but what matters is how a company responds--and they absolutely stood behind their work and made it right. That level of integrity and follow-through is hard to find. I would confidently recommend them based on the final result and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

BIG shout out to Sunny Builders Group!!!They are amaaaazing!!!…read more We had 40+ overgrown "hedges" that became more like small trees over the years and were intertwined with old metal fencing. I've wanted to get a new fence for so long, but I was afraid it would be too expensive since the hedges would have to be removed first. I spent 2 weeks getting quotes from various types of businesses that could get the job done... and then I found Sunny Builders Group! With many areas of expertise, they proved to be a one-stop-shop that did all the things I had received individual quotes for: Remove the hedges, grind the stumps, demo the old fence, haul it all away, install a new vinyl fence, DG pathway... and to my surprise, they could even replace my broken granite countertop ! They took care of all the behind the scenes planning and coordination, and we stayed under budget! What a blessing! My experience with them has been fantastic, starting with my very first call to Rachel, she's so helpful and put my mind at ease! The crew was on time, ahead of schedule, and worked together like a well-oiled machine, so quick and efficient! Sunny is an absolute delight to work with! Throughout the whole process, I always felt like he's had my best interest in mind and wasn't just out to make a buck. He's a fair and honest man, and is very generous in sharing discounts and money-saving tips. Even with so much to juggle, he handled it all with such grace and professionalism, and was excellent at communicating every step of the way! Sunny Builders Group exceeded my expectations...and then some!!! I'll be a customer for life and look forward to working with them again on future projects. Thank you Sunny Builders Group, I am forever grateful!!!

Modern Yardz were extremely professional, did a great job of understanding our needs and often had…read moreuseful suggestions. The project was completed in a timely fashion working around the weather, always keeping me informed. Shout out to our project designer Jake Sypnicki for working closely with us, handling all the changes and resolving all the small things we wanted changed. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hands off zero headache high quality project.

I had a wild overgrown backyard area near our community walkway and now, because of Modern Yardz, I…read morehave a beautiful clean patio/yard with paver, turf and private fenced area. I am so very grateful that after meeting several companies, I chose to go with this amazing responsive, professional team! From my initial consultation/design with Jake to the team's completion within the estimated timeframe (which is rare these days), we had great communication and worked well together. Extra appreciation to their incredible Project Manager Greg for going above and beyond! Thank you Modern Yardz!

We had an outstanding experience working with Lusso Design & Build. Avi and his team completely…read moretransformed our front yard, side yard, backyard, and even finished an interior project that had been left undone by the previous owners. After interviewing several contractors and feeling discouraged by the process, meeting Avi was such a breath of fresh air. From day one, Avi was professional, communicative, approachable, and highly organized. He runs a tight operation -- timelines were clear, expectations were set, and we always understood what was happening at each stage. His crew was hardworking, respectful, and treated our home with care. What we appreciated most was Avi's balance of collaboration with us and his leadership/ownership of his business. He welcomed discussion and adjustments when needed, while also offering thoughtful recommendations when we were unsure or navigating decisions for the first time. He kept us closely informed without requiring us to manage the project ourselves. The end result feels like an entirely new home. We genuinely love the redesign and enjoy the space every single day -- especially when hosting friends and spending time outdoors. We highly recommend Avi and Lusso Design & Build for any project, inside or out. You truly can't go wrong!

We just finished our bathroom remodel and honestly, it feels like we're walking into a luxury hotel…read moreevery time we step inside. The marble, gold accents, and Kohler fixtures are absolutely gorgeous and give the space such an elevated, timeless feel. Eddie was our foreman and was extremely attentive and pleasant to work with. Same goes for the entire crew who worked so hard, showing up on time Monday through Saturday, and their attention to detail really shows in the finished result. They will never move onto the next step before consulting with me on placement and how I liked it. I was extremely happy that I did not need to micro-manage since I know that I am very particular and attentive to design and details. You can tell they take pride in their work. Every little corner and finish was done so carefully. Dor (project manager) and Avi (owner) were also AMAZING to work with. From the start, Dor never pressured us into signing any contracts right away, adding things that didn't make sense, nor did he ever make us feel like we were wasting his time. Prior to getting a quote from Lusso, another company gave a whole spiel about them losing money every time they went out to quote a potential client. Then they said that if they left our house without us signing a contract then we wouldn't get any discount. Not only did it make us feel really uncomfortable and horrible but their prices were ridiculous compared to Lusso. No matter what time of day it was, Dor & Avi responded right away. They are great communicators and made the whole process smooth and stress-free, always checking in without ever pressuring us into anything. We felt comfortable the entire way through, and that meant so much. The only regret that I had was not doing this sooner since I'm pregnant in my 3rd trimester. We're beyond happy that they finished so quick with 2 months to spare before our baby comes so that we can truly enjoy our dual shower. We love how everything turned out and so grateful to the whole team for making our dream bathroom come true. Highly recommend them if you're looking for quality, honesty, and a truly beautiful result!

I highly recommend Beyond Remodeling for landscape installations…read more I was a partner in a Santa Monica architectural and design firm and worked for a city Redevelopment Agency, supervising infrastructure improvements, including landscape, streets, sewers, gutters, lighting, etc. I also did work for the Los Angeles Parks and Recreation Department. By all accounts I am an expert in landscape improvements. Omri was a joy to work with and kept every promise. We had to work through an obstructive HOA, which caused unnecessary and illegal delays, but Omri stuck with us. We also encountered an unanticipated drainage issue that we resolved together. , The fence and retaining wall are not just well-constructed; they are beautiful. If you are seeking cheap, Beyond is not for you, but if you are looking for quality that will last for decades at a reasonable price, they are a good choice.

I must share my fantastic experience with this company! Art Pimentel responded quickly to my…read moreemergency call about my leaking toilet. He was very responsive, caring, efficient, and thorough! Did I mention he was also clean and detailed? I recommend him and his company for any of your home repair or remodeling needs!

We had a great experience working with Frank! He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when…read moredesigning our yard and guiding us on which types of plants would work well with our climate, soil, etc. He even came back after the install to help me with some watering questions and to ensure everything looked good. I highly recommend working with Frank and will be calling him with any future needs!

Frank was excellent to work with! He came out to the house to take a look at things in person and…read moreoffer up tips right away. He's very transparent and honest all around, and gave us a few good options to get started. In our experience, he was very open to feedback, and had quick turnaround times between revisions, offering several revisions from the get go and delivering on time. He has a lot of knowledge of landscape and what works well in San Diego County climates, so if you're brand new to all of this, like we are, it's helpful to have an experienced veteran in the space guide you through things. He's very polite and a true gentleman!

We recently bought our home knowing we wanted to have the backyard redone. It was covered in dyed…read moremulch which was a complete nightmare. When we started looking for vendors, we had several companies come out and got a variety of answers of what was possible or not, and also how long the process would take. They all had delayed response times, and odd requirements that were really off putting. On a whim we reached out to Install It Direct to get yet another option. Man we are glad we went with them. Steve was great and quickly turned around a rendering and captured our vision almost to a T after our first conversation. The shinning star of the entire project was Troy, from day one we knew he was understood our vision and had our best interest in mind with every decision we had to make. He checked in with us regularly, kept us abreast with everything happening and whenever an issue arose (which were all minor and expected) that we were presented with pros/cons for each solution. He made us feel like we were a priority and that he genuinely cared about the outcome. All in all, it was a great experience. We love our new yard and would highly recommend IIT and Troy to anyone. They were able to make our dream backyard come to life.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

After working with D4U on our backyard in the past, I wanted some consistency in the front as well…read more We had and older, outdated retaining wall replaced with an updated look. It was very large area, replacing the old mulched areas with a massive amount of rock. Stacy and her team were very quick and organized to start on the project right away and in less than a week we have added a much more modern curb appeal. There were a few modifications to the original plan that we felt were necessary to complete the look and their team was very accommodating. Overall, worth the price due to the speed and collaboration afforded to us. Thank you again Designs 4 You! -Nate

I needed to help some old friends repair the decking on the back of their Serra Mesa house. We…read morecontacted Designs 4 You and were assisted by Stacey. Stacey was nothing but totally professional and helpful during the entire project. She was on time for the initial interview and estimate. She clearly explained the project to us and gave us the estimate for the work. During the work, she stayed in touch and was reachable at any time we had any questions. The job was finished on time and at the agreed on price - no surprises. We are completely happy with the work that was done. We were so satisfied with the work on this project, we hired them to do an additional electrical upgrade project that needed to be done at this house. Again, the job was quickly completed on time at the agreed on price. We are completely satisfied with the work on both projects and would use them again for any additional project. UPDATE: an oopsey. I misspelled the Project Manager's name in my review. Her name is Stacey. Regardless of my spelling, she provided us with top notch service.

Green Dreams was the best decision we could have made for our front yard project! After meeting…read morewith several companies, their team stood out--and they delivered above and beyond. I am so thankful for the entire team: Ryan, Anthony, Luis, Steve, Obemar, and Santiago--they were all amazing! Ryan had great ideas and worked with me to bring our vision to life while staying closer to our budget. He was always quick to respond and supported me even when I needed to make changes along the way. Anthony was always available to answer my questions and great at troubleshooting in a timely manner--even coming by after the project was completed to help with an issue in our patio caused by a different company. He also returned again to help adjust the irrigation schedule, which I truly appreciated! Luis is the kind of person you want on your project every day--kind (the nicest person), hardworking, and incredibly detail-oriented. Thanks to him, my fence turned out beautifully. I'm also grateful for Steve, who helped me visualize everything on paper so I could feel at ease before we started. His plant choices and placement were spot-on, and I really appreciated the extra effort he put in! Obemar and Santiago worked tirelessly under the hot sun, and thanks to their dedication, the project was completed on time. They were so kind as well--we even received a bag full of lemons one day! This review is a little long, but they all deserve a shoutout. I honestly feel like I got more than I was expecting, and I couldn't be happier with the results.

We had a really great experience with Green Dreams Landscaping. They did an awesome job on our…read morefront yard, and the team was a pleasure to work with. Ryan, the owner, was great from start to finish, Anthony did a fantastic job as our project manager, and the foreman and crew were hardworking and detail-oriented. They went above and beyond the original scope, helping problem‑solve both the irrigation system so it could reach an extra flower bed and improving the drainage to make sure everything would work properly. The project was finished on time and within budget, and we're very happy with the results. We would definitely recommend Green Dreams!

I have about an 1/2 acre that was sorely in need of landscaping. Steve provided support at every…read morestep of the way in creating a beautiful sanctuary. I wanted walking places, sitting areas and succulents, as well as an herb garden and vegetable garden. Success in all areas. There were challenges with sewer line problems in the middle of the project and the crew worked around this work very professionally, even as I was having a melt down. Steve and his crew are very professional and his enthusiasm for the project showed through. I cannot recommend Steve enough.

Great work in a small plot by the beach!!! Done in one day. Takes time to schedule but worth the…read morewait.