We had a great experience with Linda, owner at Sunrise Garden Design. She patiently listened to our…read moredreams and desires, and helped us land on a backyard design that was practical and beautiful. She clearly communicated her expertise and when our questions drifted to the actual execution of the work, she would always say "that is for the contractor to decide". While some may think this response abrupt or uncaring, Linda is clear in what she does (design) and does not do (installation). We did end up tweaking some design elements to lower installation cost but overall followed her plan. Even when we asked for different plants after her main design was completed, she helped us out at no additional cost. It was a good learning experience for us and we are happy with the final result. Thanks Linda for your great service!

My husband and I are so happy we enlisted the services of Sunrise Garden Design and had the…read morewonderful opportunity to work with its owner Linda. Linda's design process from beginning to end is extremely effective! It involved friendly communication and relationship-building to ensure we provided her with our plant interests and overall desired garden outcome that helped her with designing our front yard. Linda's expertise in plant knowledge and garden design resulted in a drafted plan that was very detailed and informative. In addition, Linda's contractor referrals helped to seamlessly complete the project process. About six years ago, we had our front yard transitioned from lawn to drought-tolerant plants, but it hadn't been thriving. With Linda's help, we were able to keep the healthier plants and incorporate their place in the yard into Linda's plan. We appreciated that as well as her suggestion to transplant many of the existing plants that didn't really fit the front yard's plan to the backyard area where they can still be enjoyed. Linda's gardening love and enthusiasm is infectious! With our newly completed front yard and improved backyard, I'm looking forward to increasing my own gardening skills and enjoying the therapeutic benefits it can provide.

We had a fantastic experience working with Simon Lee at Black Diamond on our backyard project over…read morethe past month, and we couldn't be happier with the level of service he provided from beginning to end. Our project was fairly extensive -- it included building retaining walls, flattening and creating more usable space in our backyard, and installing paver stones. Simon stood out to us from the very beginning, when we were still meeting with different companies and deciding who to hire. He was never pushy or overly sales-focused. Instead, he took the time to understand what we wanted, walked us through his design proposals, and offered thoughtful recommendations based on his experience. We really liked his ideas and ultimately felt comfortable trusting his expertise and recommendations for the space. That same level of attention continued throughout the entire project. Simon checked in with us every single day and always showed up with a smile and a positive attitude. Whenever he came over to discuss the project or answer questions, he never made us feel rushed. He was always willing to take his time, talk things through, and make sure we were comfortable before moving forward. He was also incredibly flexible and accommodating with our schedules, which we really appreciated. With a project of this size happening in your backyard for several weeks, having a project manager who is accessible, patient, and communicates consistently makes such a huge difference. Simon was quick to respond whenever we had questions and made the whole process feel much easier to navigate. What impressed us most was how he handled the final stretch of the project. During the final inspection, we brought up a few questions and concerns, and there was never any defensiveness or hesitation. Simon listened, took our concerns seriously, and quickly came back with solutions to make sure we were happy with the finished project. That level of accountability and follow-through really reinforced that we had made the right choice. Simon is professional, patient, approachable, responsive, and genuinely seems to care about both his clients and the quality of the finished project. From helping us envision the backyard during the design stage to making sure everything was addressed at the very end, he was there throughout the entire process. We really enjoyed working with Simon and would absolutely recommend asking for Simon Lee if you're considering a project with Black Diamond. Thank you, Simon, for taking such great care of us and helping transform our backyard!

We had Black Diamond design and install pavers for our front and back yards two years ago. A few…read moremonths back, we noticed loose pavers on the stairs leading up to the house and larger-than-normal gaps between the pavers in other locations. I called Black Diamond and Chavalah and Ayla in customer support scheduled repairs within a couple of weeks. Hector came out and not only fixed the pavers we had marked, but also proactively inspected the remaining pavers and fixed them as well. We're glad to have chosen Black Diamond for this project.

Ve and his team performed an outstanding transformation on my tiny back yard…read more Well priced, prompt, fast, efficient, thorough, receptive, communicative, respectful, hard working and experienced. One of my biggest concerns was without access to the back yard, all materials would have to be transported through my living room. I do not have a back gate. Ve taped up the flooring and off they went. Not a spot of damage. The pic I have attached was my attempt to retape after day 2. They did a better job. The transformation was completed in 3 half days. I'm thrilled. Highly recommend!

Great job, Works efficiently and finished my front yard this week. I described and showed him my…read moreidea and did exactly what I wanted.

We had a great experience NAB Construction! Our pickleball court had broken concrete on one end,…read moreand was too short on the other. NAB removed all the bad concrete and replaced it with pavers, and on the other side of the court, they added 5 feet of concrete where we had lawn, as well as adding to our existing retaining wall. After the pavers were installed, I noticed something not to my preference with the paver layout. I contacted Nick, our site manager from NAB, and he was very responsive, and arranged for Nate (the company president) to come out right away and discuss the matter, which was resolved that same day to my complete satisfaction. Nick also was happy to arrange for a few other small tasks related to bricks and concrete on our property to be taken care of, and they were - at no added cost. NAB construction was not the lowest bid we got for this work, but I have learned the hard way that going with the lowest price is not always a great idea, and I am glad I went with NAB for this project. I'm very satisfied with the results of this project, and would not hesitate to recommend NAB construction to others.

We have done multiple projects with NAB construction. Nate and his crew are fantastic. They do…read moregreat work, are responsive and are very professional. Hoping to plan many more in the future.

Juan and his team did a major backyard project for me summer of 2019! We removed the entire old…read morebackyard and leveled it removing truck loads of dirt to start fresh. The project included grading, drainage, fencing, planting, pavers, retaining walls, outdoor kitchen, lighting, fountains, and more. It was a 3 month project and we couldn't be happier with our finished project. Juan showed up almost every day, and called to check in if he couldn't. Anytime there was something big he was there working and directing traffic. If something wasn't done right, he made sure it was fixed and we were happy!!! A funny guy with a good heart and strong work ethic, and a hard working crew!! Fantastic job! Thank you Juan!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't recommend Juan Rios Landscaping strongly enough. They are the best!…read more We just wrapped up a fairly significant landscaping overhaul with Juan, and we are thrilled with the results! Juan and his team were also a pleasure to work with along the way - his team works hard, and Juan is there every day of the project working alongside his crew. Communication was excellent throughout our project, and we made some tweaks to our design based on Juan's recommendations. All in all a smooth experience and we are excited to work with Juan and team again later this year when we conquer our side yard!

Javier and his crew did an excellent job removing our existing weedy half-dead lawn, and replacing…read moreit with soft, lush artificial turf. They completed the work in three days, and left the back yard spotless. We are thrilled with their work, and the cost was very reasonable. Highly recommend!

Javier was excellent! He provided great options and suggestions. Although he did not complete the…read morework for us, we really enjoyed speaking with him about our landscape project.

We hired Ricardo to help with a remodel of the pavers in our backyard and worked closely with Pat,…read morethe project manager. They were both wonderful to work with from start to finish - very communicative, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire project. Most importantly, the work speaks for itself. Everything turned out beautifully and we absolutely love our new backyard. We're so happy with the finished result and would definitely recommend Ricardo, Pat, and their team!

We purchased a home with a huge backyard and so much potential -- but it was completely overgrown,…read moreand it was hard to envision what could truly be done with the space. From the moment I reached out to Pat, we connected right away. He is incredibly knowledgeable about landscape design, layout, and all things plants. He really helped us see what was possible. Pat then introduced us to Ricardo, who is the expert in hardscape, mechanical work, and overall execution. Ricardo and his team worked tirelessly to demo our backyard. Once it was cleared, we finally saw how much usable space we truly had -- and we even uncovered a view! We were so pleased with the entire process -- from design to execution -- and absolutely love the end result. Working with Pat and Ricardo was seamless, professional, and collaborative. We're already looking forward to having them transform our front yard next. We highly recommend Universal Pavers for anyone looking to reimagine their outdoor space!

Ian Hall and his team at Hall Landscape Design were fantastic! Ian was a very good listener,…read morequickly drafting an accurate layout based on our input. He put us in touch with very knowledgeable contractors and was always very responsive to our needs. Highly recommend! ~ Christine

We're almost finished working with Ian. He's drawn up our final plans for our 2.3 acre Napa lot…read morewhich was completely neglected and filled with weeds and rocks. He's now helping us decide on which installer to use. We've found Ian to be very easy to work with. A good listener. His original design was right on, great design, and we made very few tweaks. He did not nickel and dime us. He never made us feel uncomfortable asking questions or making revisions. He also understood we are budget conscious and never made us feel uncomfortable with wanting to do certain things on a budget - he totally got it. Great listener. He followed up when he was supposed to, very timely, very respectful. He was very easy to work with, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. Will post pics at some point once we finish everything! We feel lucky to have found him.

We had an excellent experience working with Jared and his team from Diablo Lawnscape. From start to…read morefinish, everything was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. The team completed the work incredibly quickly without ever sacrificing quality, and the end result turned out beautifully. Communication was one of the standout parts of working with Jared -- he was always easy to reach, responsive, and happy to talk through ideas. He even came by in the evenings to walk through plans with us whenever we had questions, which really showed how much he cares about his clients and their vision. He is professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely invested in making sure we were happy with the final result. We're so pleased with how our yard turned out and would absolutely recommend this company to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping work with great communication and follow-through.

We needed to landscape our old tired front yard, and we were referred to Jared and Diablo…read moreLawnscape. I met with one landscape designer prior to meeting with Jared, I felt as though that designer wasn't understanding my vision. In addition the idea of paying a designer, then shopping contractor bids, dealing with both designer and contractor, seemed like a considerable contribution of time and energy. My wife and I both have demanding careers, we are short on both. Jared on the other hand is a one stop shop! I met with Jared and reviewed 2 different design concepts, then settled on one. I felt Jared really understood the basic idea of what we wanted, then he took the concept and ran with it. If you want to be more involved, Jared would welcome it. For us, we let him take the lead, and had to make a few simple decisions along the way. Super easy, super stress free. The end result was spectacular. It was incredible to see something I'd been thinking about for so many years finally come to life. We could not be happier, and I cannot recommend Diablo Lawnscape enough.

I had Legacy Landscapers do 2 separate projects and they did a fantastic job…read more The first project we had weeds growing in through the rock landscaping in our front yard. I had asked that we need to replace the barrier underneath. The got it done in about 2 days. The 2nd project we had grass installed in our backyard and get the sprinklers working again (previous owners never got it fixed, so I'm glad that it wasn't any major work). They did it all in one day. They did a fantastic job - so fast, but most importantly, great quality and such good value. I would hire them again for future projects and highly recommend them to others.

Cristian was responsive, professional, and easy to work with. He immediately gave me a quote for a…read morefence replacement and DG installation after visiting our property. After getting two more quotes we decided that we liked the price and interaction with Cristian the most and went forward with Legacy Landscape. After four full days of work, our backyard was transformed and it turned out to be exactly what we wanted and more. We appreciated his input and experience throughout, and the crew was very friendly and hard working. One of the crew members was actually his dad, who always had a smile on and walked us through the progress when Cristian wasn't around. They deserved 5 stars and we would definitely use them again!