We had a sprinkler valve that a plumber thought was not working properly and pumping some water out briefly when the sprinkler is shut down. A plumber recommended replacing the sprinkler valve, but Machtinger Landscaping came out and saved us from unnecessary repairs as it is working as it is supposed to and explained why. I now know to trust Machtinger Landscaping as opposed to a plumber who isn't qualified nor licensed to work with sprinkler systems. Noah was super helpful, he replaced a sprinkler riser, tried to investigate a water hammering issue, and adjusted the watering coverage of the lawn, and didn't charge us for any of his time. He is very responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. I would definitely call him back again. read more

I had sprinkler heads that were leaking water and I suspected a leaking valve. Noah was able to come out right away and diagnose the issue very quickly. I've (unfortunately) had various sprinkler and irrigation issues over the years and this was the best service experience I've had. I would definitely recommend Noah and would call Machtinger Landscaping again. read more

I reached out to Machtinger Landscaping because the pump for my fountain had died. I had reached out to other groups before and the feedback had basically been that it's a small job and they would get to it when they had availability. I would follow up and get nothing. Machtinger couldn't have been a more polar opposite experience. Noah, the owner, picked up the phone first call, asked a few questions and stopped by my house the following day. He was extremely kind and professional, fixed the problem quickly and for a reasonable price and even gave me some pointers on other things going on with my yard (such as a white fly infestation in one of my bushes) and how you gardener could fix them. I will certainly use them for any landscaping, fountain or yard construction projects in the future and recommend them to anybody who asks. read more

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We worked with Machtinger Landscaping on our front yard installation. We are incredibly happy with the product and experience. Noah (the owner) is easy to work with, knowledgeable, super professional and responsive. Ernesto, our foreman, was wonderful to work with. Our project was large in scope and included a complex drainage system required by the city. Noah and his crew were amazing - not only did they implement the system expertly, they also managed city inspections. As the project progressed, they were able to resolve unexpected issues on site and also made useful suggestions to improve on the original design. For the landscaping, Machtinger installed paver paths, new irrigation system, new lighting, and sourced and installed plant material (including trees and large shrubs). Everything was installed with precision and care. The result is beautiful and we are getting compliments from neighbors non-stop. We highly recommend Machtinger Landscaping! read more

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Noah, Jose, and crew were great from start to finish. They fixed a landscaping lighting problem that stumped another landscaper and an electrician. Also swapped out a tricky fire pit and came back twice to make sure everything was working correctly, even when the last time was clearly user error :) Thanks guys! read more

It's hard to find landscape contractors with real integrity, fair pricing and timely follow-through. Noah Machtinger and his team are skilled, responsive and really care about offering quality service. I contacted them during peak summer heat needing irrigation before a two week trip, and Noah fit me in even though his team was very busy. Noah is also just a great guy and a pleasure to interact with. Very highly recommended! read more

Noah was super helpful in getting our boulder fountain bubbling again! It had been barely moving any water and he responded to my inquiry within 24 hours, came when anticipated, and then fixed it within a half hour (it was blocked up). Plus, I love supporting local businesses, and Noah and his family are from Menlo Park! Overall, I highly recommend Machtinger Landscaping and I would call them again next time we have a problem. read more

I contacted Noah and he was able to meet for an irrigation repair the next day. He contacted me with estimated time of arrival and he showed up exacted when he said. He immediately found the problem with the broken connector line in my irrigation system and made the repair immediately! He was very professional and I would definitively choose him again and recommend him to all my friends and family. I wish I could give a 6 star review! read more

The house I bought a year ago was definitely ready for irrigation inspections, both front and back yards. Turns out we needed to replace most of the sprinkler heads, and fix several drip lines. Noah came out very soon after we spoke, and was able to have his team fix everything shortly after his visit. The inspection was very thorough, and the repairs were done promptly. My lawns are so green now, and all of the drip lines in back are working well. VERY happy with this team.....highly recommend them! read more

Earlier this year, Machtinger Landscaping installed a French drain around my house. They did a fantastic job so I contacted Noah Machtinger again, this time to help me with landscaping. My yard was in awful shape. It was an unsightly patch of mainly hard, brown dirt that wrapped around the perimeter of my house, punctuated with mounds of loose dirt kicked up by gophers. I wanted to transform my yard into an attractive garden but didn't know where to begin. Working with Ben, a landscape architect Noah recommended, we came up with a beautiful design that worked within our budget. The plan called for, among other things, installing a new irrigation system, a small lawn area, several trees, dozens of plants, and a pathway that wrapped around the yard. The project took four weeks to complete, and my wife and I are elated with the results! We now have a beautiful, inviting yard. Even our neighbors have offered passing compliments. From the very get-go, we had no doubts that Machtinger Landscaping would do a stellar job (as they did with our French drain). During the project, Noah often came to our house and briefed us on the progress, answered any questions we had, and made sure his crew had all the necessary tools and supplies so that there would be no delays in the work. Along the way, we even had Noah help us replace a broken fence and add three wooden steps to a sloped area of the yard (not part of the original plan), which he dealt with promptly. We felt comfortable and cared for in Noah's hands. In particular, I want to give a shoutout to Ernesto and his crew (Gustavo, Arturo, and Javier). All of them are highly skilled, experienced, hardworking, professional, friendly, and kind. Ernesto made several aesthetic and practical suggestions that were not part of our original plan. We concurred with all of them. As a result, our garden exceeded the original plan because of Ernesto's suggestions. In addition to their professionalism, my wife and I were especially impressed with the evident care, dedication, and pride that Noah, Ernesto, Gustavo, Arturo, and Javier take in their work. Thank you! read more

The Machtinger crew repaired a buried irrigation pipe, removed a tree, and planted 2 new ones. The price seemed fair. The result looks good. They paid attention to details such as orienting the tree so that its best face is forward. read more

We are very happy with the beautiful new front garden and the new raised bed in the back yard that Noah and his team provided. There were a few glitches and delays along the way, but they were dealt with very professionally. Noah's team is excellent - skilled, considerate, and provided helpful suggestions that made a real difference to the end result. Noah was able to solve a tricky irrigation problem, which involved somehow getting under our house and successfully connecting the backyard irrigation system to the front garden. Noah seems very motivated to always make things right, and he certainly fulfilled this. Highly recommended. read more

On short notice, the owner came to our garden and plugged an irrigation leak. He was quick, competent and easy to deal with. The price was right, too. read more

Noah and team did a wonderful job with our sprinkler installation. Typically these efforts can take a while and can be quite complex, but he made it fast and easy. Noah came over and advised on the appropriate sprinklers and timing to get it done. He provided options and gave us honest feedback on what type of sprinklers fit best with our lifestyle. Everything was done to exactly his specifications and layout. I appreciated getting exactly what he promised. In a matter of weeks we had the installation done along with mulch. Our yard looks great and it is environmentally friendly! I plan to go back to his team again for landscaping. read more

Noah and his crew did a FANTASTIC job remodeling our front yard (and some backyard) landscaping. It was a fairly large project, requiring a lot of demolition (including an entire Koi pond), irrigation, planting, artificial turf, paver hardscaping, and lighting. Noah was so knowledgeable, responsive, respectful and professional. His team members were also incredible - they showed up to work every day, even during the rainy season. The team finished the project quickly and with incredible quality. I am so happy with the result! I highly recommend Machtinger Landscaping. read more

Noah was awesome. I had a sprinkler valve that wouldn't turn off. One company wanted to trench the area around the sprinkler valve box and install 3 new valves and pipes for $200. Noah came out, removed the top of the valve and solenoid, inspected them, reinstalled them, and that fixed the issue within 15 minutes. If that didn't work, he would have replaced just the valve. He could have charged me but he didn't. He was super easy to work with, responded to my call quickly, and was easily accessible and accommodating when I had to change the appointment time. I'll definitely be calling Noah the next time I need help with my sprinkler system. Highly recommended. read more

I should have called Machtinger right away! I was receiving much higher-than-normal water bills from Cal Water and couldn't figure out the source of the issue. I didn't hear or see any leaks in the house but brought out a plumber, and irrigation co, and Cal Water. No one figured out that the issue was a faulty sensor/control in our irrigation system. Not only did Noah and his guys id the problem but they also offered a solution--a smart sprinkler controller--and implemented it right away. So easy to work with, honest, and helpful! read more

We are absolutely thrilled with our new front yard! Noah and his amazing team did such a wonderful job. They helped us create some additional living space and helped us pick out some beautiful drought resistant plants. Noah is so knowledgeable about all things plants and hydration. After the job was done he has provided great instructions for how to care for our new yard--which is much needed for us newbies. We have received so many compliments and I'm confident we have added a ton of value to our home. Thank you!! read more

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Excellent communication and service. Noah is very responsive, knowledgeable and his crew is skilled conscientious hard working and respectful. read more

Noah and his team completed a 1-week job in our yard to improve drainage. We realized during last year's rains that we had some drainage issues and we wanted them address before winter. Noah's crew connected our downspouts to an underground drainage system (perforated pipes, NDS flo-well system, ...). We had one medium rain since the installation and the new drainage system seems to be working great. We really appreciate Noah's professionalism and follow-through. The crew had to break through a small band of concrete and we were not satisfied with the initial patch work, so Noah sent the crew back to fix it within 24 hours. The only way to fix it was to break the new concrete and start again, which took them a few hours, but the results are amazing. I definitely recommend Machtinger Landscaping and we will definitely work with them again when we have new projects. Noah's crew was very professional. They always left the work site clean at the end of each day and made sure everything was working (notably the sprinklers) at the end of the job. I had some extra requests while the work was progressing, which I mentioned to Noah, and it was all taken care of to my satisfaction. Noah was always quick to reply to my emails and the final quote matched his initial estimate perfectly. read more

About 5 years ago I had Noah and his team completely redo my sprinkler system and install a new electronic controller. He also addressed some drainage issues that had caused loss of some shrubs. Noah was very responsive to email and all my questions and I've been very happy with my system. This year after all the rains, one of my sprinkler lines was not working. I contacted Noah and he promptly came and made the repair, which I appreciate so much. Outstanding customer service and responsiveness. I'd recommend Noah and Machtinger Landscaping 100% read more

I have over 30 years experience in designing and installing complex computer systems for fortune 500 companies and I have never seen anyone debug and fix problems faster than Noah. He is like the Leonardo da Vinci of landscaping. He has a creative mind, a wealth of knowledge and his hands make beautiful things happen. You won't find a better landscaper than Noah - they don't exist. read more

Noah, the owner, has been super responsive and available. They did a complete overview of our irrigation system and changed out only what was needed. We found a few concerns and corrected them. Everything is working great. Thank you team at Machtinger! read more

We had a really great experience with Noah and his crew. We asked them to build an enclosure for our backyard paved area, with raised beds and irrigation, since the squirrels in our area are relentless. We also asked to replace some of the plants around our yard that were not doing well or not very convenient. We got an estimate from Noah, along with a design for the yard and a few rounds of choices for replacement plants, as Noah got a sense of what we were looking for. Once the team started on the project, they were impeccably professional. The foreman, Ernesto, was really kind and willing to make last minute changes when we asked (for example, when I asked to move the netting to the inside of the enclosure door, after it had already been set up). The small details really mattered - for example, the team hooked up the irrigation to the central system as a separate zone, so we could water the raised beds a different amount than the yard plants. We asked for a small area to be cleared and covered with mulch as a play area, and they covered the ground with a cloth to prevent weeds from coming up under the mulch. And they set up the raised beds with drains to the sides, so that water coming out wouldn't stain the paving stones underneath. We couldn't have been happier with the work that Noah's crew did, and the communication along the way. read more

Noah and his team did an outstanding job creating beautiful landscaping for my yard. It was a complex project since it was completely redone, including design, fencing, hardscape, irrigation and lighting along with a wide variety of lovely drought resistant, low maintenance plants. The team was a pleasure to work with and all the work was very high quality. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a landscaping company. read more

My problem was a constant drip from the backflow regulator for by backyard irrigation system. Noah can the next morning right on time (I told him the problem was not urgent). He not only fixed the problem (debris in the valves), he flushed out the system to make sure it was clean. Most impressively, he explained what he was doing at each step so I could trouble shoot the problem in future. read more

I have known Noah through his work for 15-20 years, and watched him grow into a consummate professional. Earlier in his career, he managed my large yard and was excellent, thorough and reliable. I was delighted to learn he had his own company when I went to landscape my new home. He did an incredible job, the patio stone was tricky to find and match to the existent stone, but he was persistent and it turned out beautifully. I put in turf in the backyard, and so happy with the quality and results. His drainage work was worth the investment, and I had no problems after months of intense rain (I'm sure if it was not done the yard would have flooded). His crew got the work completed on a schedule, actually a week early. The crew was first class. My neighbors never complained, and actually, Noah charged a dead battery for one neighbor, for which she was do grateful. I mention this because it tells about his fine character. The crew was respectful, clean, organized and they know their stuff. The way the patio was laid out was a work of art. They really understood the plants when it came time to plant. The foreman, Jose, was super helpful with making decisions on the fly. From start to finish I felt the process went smoothly and I was in good hands. Now my yard is exactly what I wanted and gives me much joy. I would recommend Machtinger Landscape highly and without reservations. read more

Noah Machtinger and Machtinger Landscaping are truly amazing. Now it is my turn to highly recommend Noah for landscaping, irrigation, and lighting. Noah is extremely bright, knowledgeable, reliable, and fair. I have had years of problems with irrigation and lighting that he quickly, efficiently, and reasonably solved. His contact information is: (415) 794-6122 and machtingerlandscaping@gmail.com. His web site is: www.machtingerlandscaping.com. Visit it and you will see some of the wonderful design he has done as well. I was amazed. Here is what it says: A strong background for landscaping and horticulture coupled with a passion for natural environments and organic gardening have led to the guiding principles that Machtinger Landscaping is founded on: Smart design Sound construction Safe environments read more

Noah and his crew replaced a huge number of plants in our yard and reworked our irrigation system. He clearly is quite knowledgeable about all aspects of landscaping and irrigation. He communicated well about the nature of the work that needed to be done and provided a clear estimate. He and his crew were on time, did great work and cleaned up the yard. read more

Noah and his crew completed the landscaping work in our home and we are very happy with the results. The quotation is very detailed and provides break down of all aspects of the projects. Noah is very knowledgeable about plants and provided suggestions on tweaks to design. There was a delay in the start date of the project due to his busy schedule. Apart from that, the installation process was fairly seamless. Noah did a couple walk through with us at different stages during the project to help us understand what is going on. We made some changes as the landscape was being installed, and Noah was able to accommodate the requests. He is always prompt in answering questions via call/text. The crew is amazing and cleaned up at the end of each day. I would definitely recommend Noah for future landscaping projects. read more

Noah and his crew did a beautiful and speedy job of installing our new fountain/urn and building a low fence to hide the A/C unit. They did everything in just a few days but didn't cut corners on the quality of their work. Cleaned up every night and explained as they went along. We are so pleased. read more

Excellent planning, excellent follow through, excellent communication, just pure excellence all the way around.

I really appreciate working with Noah at Machtinger Landscaping. If you were looking for an extremely knowledgeable and extremely professional top-notch outfit, look no further. Their hard work and professional advice helped me transform my yard into a Botanical Paradise. They are truly amazing to work with. read more

It's comforting to know that a service provider is reliable, honest and will deliver great results. Machtinger is just such a provider. Crew foreman Jose and his team not only demonstrated the highest skill level but added tremendous value via many suggestions that significantly improved the design and installation. It's clear that their years of experience pays off for the homeowner in a yard that far exceeds expectations. Owner Noah Machtinger is hands-on as well and clearly cares about making clients happy with their new landscaping. We love our new front and back yards and recommend this company 1000%. read more

Noah and his crew are amazing. They did a fantastic job in our backyard - everything from replacing our lawn, updating our irrigation and adding new plants, to additional concrete and stunning wood work (they built a gorgeous floating bench for us, a storage bench and a super well crafted enclosure for our pool equipment). Working with Noah and the crew led by Ernesto was stress free - they are easy to work with, happy to accommodate last minute changes, and super competent and organized. I couldn't be happier with our choice and with the results - and we are very picky when it comes to things for the house. read more

Machtinger did a great job fixing a lawn sprinkler issue that I was having. They came out quickly, fixed the issue, and charged a very reasonable price. They did such a good job, that I ended up hiring them again to install drip irrigation on all of our flowerbeds. Noah is very knowledgable, and helped us pick a smart controller that can water our yard and plants more efficiently. We'll definitely continue to use them for any future landscaping or irrigation work read more

Noah and his team did an amazing job with our backyard landscaping! He was transparent with pricing, and he didn't mark anything up (like other vendors who gave us quotes). They installed a variety of beautiful plants and flowers with irrigation, just as we requested, and they gave us clear instructions on how to properly care for everything, both in the short-and long-term. They also built and stained a custom bench that fits perfectly on our patio. The craftsmanship is top-notch; they even hid all the screws with wood plugs for a seamless look. Noah personally walked us through the process and helped us to understand and feel comfortable with each step. We're incredibly happy with the outcome, and we'll be coming back for any future landscaping needs we might have :) read more

There's getting things done, and there's getting thing done right, and then there's getting thing done right as if it were your own house. Machtinger Landscaping to us is all about that last mentality. As a homeowner who went through a not-so-pleasant house addition plus remodel, my wife and I were extremely cautious during our selection process for our landscape contractor. While every contractor can easily promise you the world, finding the ones who actually stay true to their words not only for once or twice, but consistently throughout the course is no easy task, not to mention at a fair and manageable cost. There's something about the genuineness that Noah brings which we instantly felt a connection with. A few months of waiting plus another month or so worth of construction time later, we can now proudly say that going with Machtinger Landscaping is the best decision we've ever made. The scope of our project includes pretty much a complete makeover for the front and back yards, plus a side yard. It includes a build-in custom bench surrounding a fire pit, a 3-column water feature, and a few other hardscape design elements beside the softscapes. Throughout every step of the way, Noah and his foreman Jose both have been making a much appreciated effort making themselves available to answer any question from us...and we had a lot. Just like any other project I guess, not everything went perfectly according to the plan either. It's the attentiveness and the patient to work with us throughout every wild card that we have been dealt with that made all the differences to us. Besides that, when we faced some indecisions, their advices and suggestions have been tremendously valuable. The credit really goes to their thorough knowledge of plants, masonry, design, and just about everything involves landscaping in general. While we genuinely pray for the world returning to its normal place soon, nothing beats having to finally enjoy some fine outdoor living as SIP extends onward. For that, we are truly grateful for Noah, Jose, and team for helping us to make our dream a reality, especially during this hard time. If I have to nitpick on something, getting on their schedule was the hardest part for us throughout our journey. For those who're looking for as close to an ideal landscape construction as one could imagine, I'd suggest to try to reach out to Noah right away! read more

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Noah and Loyd are great. They came over assessed the problems with the way things had been left from the previous owner, fixed the problems, and got us up to speed on how our sprinkler system works. Would definitely call again. read more

Noah recently completed a one-day project for us -- installing seven large landscaping boulders on our property. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with, from start to finish -- responsive, easygoing, professional, and generous with his time and ideas. The actual installation went smoothly, and even though the excavator had to maneuver the boulders over fences and under tree branches, Noah and his team were extremely careful and we suffered no damage at all to our property. We love the results and would definitely recommend Noah without hesitation for landscaping projects. read more