After interviewing several landscaping design firms, we chose to engage Taylor at Applewood for our…read morefront and backyard landscaping project. From the very first phone call, we could tell he knew his craft. He spent generous time listening to our wish list and understanding our vision, explaining the design/build timeline, and answering every "what if" we threw his way. We also loved his design work in his portfolio of course. Shortly after we engaged Taylor, he was on site taking detailed measurements, photos, and even drone shots of our entire front and backyard. He flagged any potential sloping issues, suggested realistic solutions, and connected us to his trusted referral that could further help us. Any time we had follow up questions, he made himself available and responded quickly - no hard sell, just clear information. Although we weren't able to go forward with the full project due to unexpected yard and budget constraints, Taylor handled the change with total professionalism and never made us feel pressured. The insight we gained from his preliminary work was helpful and will be very useful for when we decide to continue with the project in the future. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely easy-to-work-with design partner, we'd highly recommend giving Taylor at Applewood a call.

Meticulous attention to detail through and through!…read more My front lawn was nothing but gravel because the sprinkler system sprung a leak and the previous owners just let the grass die. Having the rocks seemed like a nice thing (low maintenance! Drought resistant! Blank slate!) but we quickly learned it wasn't installed properly because so many weeds began to grow. We received a very quick turn around to get a quote. Taylor met me and we discussed the vision we had for the yard. Taylor explained everything they would do to make sure we had properly installed landscaping. While design adjustments are included--we had VERY few revisions because Taylor really listened to our wishes and executed them so well in the design. Then the work began. I have been so impressed with everything Cesar and his crew have been doing. They leave no small detail untouched. The pipes for our old sprinkler system were such an eye sore. When the crew installed the new irrigation system--they build a box to conceal the pipes. I was not expecting that in the slightest! They are timely with completing the project and do a wonderful job cleaning up. I've had to many neighbors comment on how great the yard looks as they walk by. I'm no longer embarrassed by the "weedy rock pit" in my front yard. I now have a beautiful design that brings me so my joy and pride.

I've been putting off a project for my front yard for years and I finally found the right person to…read moredo the job perfectly, John! They went above and beyond with the work they did, and made my front yard look immaculate!!!! I had a concrete walkway installed with a nice wooden overhang and pea gravel installed. I couldn't have asked for a better job! These guys are the ones to go to if you need your landscaping and concrete walkways done properly.

Although I ended up not going with H&J, the level of service and professionalism they offered for…read morethe onsite consultations was stellar. They gave valuable information and suggestions during the walk-throughs that helped carry over in my conversations with other contractors. I really appreciate the time they took to helping me out and would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a solid contractor with fair, competitive pricing. Honestly, I think their previous work speaks for itself.

I really appreciated Sunny's approach when he came out to bid on our project. Was thoughtful and…read moreprofessional.

I highly recommend Sunny. I had him replace several bricks from my old firebox. Great job, easy to…read morework with, very personable, prompt and very reasonable prices.

Crew arrived on time and worked incredibly fast…read more Completed a small driveway project in less than 1 day at a very reasonable price. Would definitely go with Centeno's again for future projects.

We had a driveway that sloped towards our house and sections were cracked and missing due to tree…read moreroots. Jose was able to construct a new driveway from demo to pour in 4 days. He takes pride in his work and works hard along side his crew. They were also accommodating to my requests during the form building, which I appreciated. During the estimate and planning, there were a few difficulties in communicating my requirements, but this was true for other companies I contacted so not letting it impact the review. After a recent rain we can confirm the water is flowing away from the house and the broom finish and joint lines turned out nicely. Guess the true test of concrete is how it holds up in the next 30+ years, hope I can update the review positively at that time.

Paul and his team did an excellent job completely transforming our front and backyard, including…read moreinstalling pavers, pouring concrete, and laying a new sod lawn. Communication was transparent and clear throughout the entire project. The team was highly professional, brought extensive industry experience, and provided helpful recommendations based on best practices. They completed the project on time and paid close attention to every detail. We are extremely happy with the final result and highly recommend Paul and his team!

I needed a hardscaper for a new driveway, sidewalk and back patio steps. When I met Paul from…read moreAlexander & Sons, I knew intuitively without question he is the kind of high quality vendor that I seek out. He was thorough, detailed, creative, conscientious and he truly listened - to my goals, likes/dislikes, and concerns. He provided me with recommendations across all 3 work areas that took into account the needs and special considerations for each location. He worked to ensure that we had a good strategy for redirecting water from the downspout to the patio and for redirecting water via a small 'channel' parallel to the driveway to allow for better water management. Being a highly visual person, I also found their showroom very helpful in choosing colors and patterns for the stamped concrete finish. In preparation and execution, Paul and the team took great care planning out each phase, protecting my new glass garage door and fixing a small nick on the house during the cement pour. He also personally adjusted the patio downspout, intentionally going out of his way with a plan to avoid creating unnecessary holes in the new siding. He also helped me anticipate and plan for mail and other deliveries during the time the walkway would be off-limits. He also worked well with my neighbor to plan for and to gain access to the garage each day in my absence. He regularly sent pictures and text updates. All of this because he is thorough, creative, conscientious, detailed and seems to sincerely care about his clients. The result: Exactly what I had hoped, delivered on time, with quality, care and with consideration for my schedule and the well-being of my home. Paul delivered to his word. I would hire Paul and the Alexander & Sons team again for any hardscaping in the future.

Did my Moms driveway over ten years ago and still no cracks it's a Family run and Family…read moreemployees very happy with their services they worked hard and did an excellent job highly recommended!

Hippy and son have done 3 jobs at my home, and all of their work is superb. Great people, great…read morefamily owned business.

Our bathroom window was outdated, leaked, and hard to open and close. It took a little over 1 day…read morefor Concepcion and his team to replace it, re-textured the exterior as well as interior, and paint it. Couldn't be happier with the end result.

Concepcion is super responsive and communicative. I contacted him initially to install a kitchen…read moresink faucet. He quoted me a very reasonable price, and showed up promptly to complete the job. Then I referred him to my sister, who is dealing with a number of home repair projects, and he is helping her work through that list. It is hard to find great people to help out with home projects, and I am glad to have Concepcion as my go-to project manager.

Ten Stars! We just completed a major renovation of our…read morebackyard with SouthBay Landscape and Design, and we could not be more pleased. Our new backyard is gorgeous, and the details of our experience tell the story. We worked closely with Danny, the on-site supervisor, who is a top-notch professional. He knows his plants and hardscape, pays attention to every detail, and manages his crew with great efficiency. The crew worked as hard as any I've ever seen, and they did everything--digging out enormous tree roots, setting flagstone for our patio, installing irrigation and lighting, moving boulders--you name it. They showed up every day and even worked several Saturdays to get the job finished on time and before we had to travel. These guys were terrific, and I can't thank them enough for the tremendous effort they put into both the demolition and the complete recreation of our backyard. Marcus, the office manager, was also great to work with. He took us out to select our patio stone, river rock, and boulders, and was patient and generous with his time as we made decisions throughout the project. If you need a concern or question answered quickly, call the office: they respond right away! As we watched the project progress over the weeks, my husband and I often commented to each other on the quality of the work and the care being taken with every part of the job. We are grateful to every one of the men who worked in our yard and deeply appreciate their hard work, skill, and professionalism. I recommend SouthBay Landscape and Design enthusiastically and without reservation. They do top-quality work, and they were a pleasure to have at our home. One additional note: we also used the landscape designer they recommended, Dawn, and she was excellent. We are thrilled with the beautiful backyard they all helped create.

I'd like to give a shout out to Sammy and his helper for their excellent work last week planting…read moreand mulching my front yard as well as checking and adjusting the sprinkler system. Not only did they work tirelessly with stellar results but they are friendly, easy to talk to and downright nice. This is not the first time I've enlisted the help of Southbay Design & Landscaping and once again they did not disappoint. I'd also like to acknowledge Marcus who works in the front office for working with me on the estimating and scheduling of the work. To everyone involved, well done!