I chose Desert Gator Pools, after quotes from and communication with multiple companies, because…read moreDoug is a strong leader who runs an honest business. He and his experienced team are knowledgeable, punctual, tidy, patient, and efficient. Desert Gator got the ball rolling quickly for my remodel and their team completed the job within a couple weeks. Along the way, they saved me money by bringing my auto-refill and dedicated vacuum line back to life (as opposed to tearing up the yard like other companies wanted to do). Whenever I had any questions or concerns, Doug promptly responded. Don't get fooled by the big pool companies, be smart and call Doug today!

Desert Gator did an awesome job on our pool and decking! Our scope of work included new pool…read moreinterior, waterline tile, cool decking, deco drain and new pump and filter. Doug was our initial contact. We was always prompt, upfront but reasonable, flexible and quick to respond to questions ( even the weird ones). Oh, and he's hilarious! He was a joy to work with through all of this. The guys that worked would come in, work, clean up and be out! That's it. No messing around. Our project was completed on time and on budget and Doug made sure to come after and walk us through everything that was done to make sure it was all good. I honestly couldn't ask for a better outcome. We can't wait til swim season. In the meantime my husband and son bought wetsuits.

After buying a home with a pool in desperate need of updating we were incredibly fortunate to have…read moreAbove and Beyond handle the project. From the initial proposal, Robert helped guide us in deciding on the best equipment and finishes. The price was competitive and we appreciated his attention to detail. Matthew supervised the work, and it was executed flawlessly and ahead of schedule. He kept us informed at all times and we appreciated the great communication. The follow-up and information on how to maintain the pool has also been great. I would not hesitate to recommend Above and Beyond and we look forward to using them again in the future for replacing decking and other backyard improvements.

We don't like to review a business with a large home project for at least a month or two after…read morecompleted. This way if something goes wrong or we have questions about the update, we can still gather info to give a thoughtful and thorough review. This being said we are very satisfied with the team at Above and Beyond Pool Remodeling. We have a 13 year old pool that started to show signs of chipping. The experience we had from sales, to the office through to the onsite teams was excellent. Special shout out to the project manager Kevin who patiently answered all our questions (we had a lot of concerns), stayed in touch daily even on days the crew was not expected onsite, while always being professional in his approach to the project. Kevin is a gem and I would use this business solely based on his support for our pool remodel. The pool looks and feels amazing. We have been enjoying it for over a month now and it sparkles like new. Thanks to the whole team for making this happen on a big project that appears seamless to us.

We are very happy with our backyard and pool. The staff was great with keeping us updated on the…read moreprogress. We didn't have any issues and our pool was done very quickly! Thanks to everyone involved!

I came across a package deal from this pool company online: one priced at $34,750 and another at…read more$42,995. After calling and setting up an appointment, David Newland came out the next day with a detailed folder that included both packages. I confirmed that I wanted the $34,750 option, and asked him to send me a quote based on that package after measuring my backyard. I understood there would be some additional costs, such as excavation and fees for limited access through a standard residential gate that 99% of homes have which roughly adds 1-2k max. However, the final quote came in at $47,000--far exceeding the advertised package price. In my view, this felt like false advertising and was a major waste of time. I strongly encourage others to be cautious and do their research before committing. My experience was disappointing.be prepared to see a quotes 8-12k more than their advertised numbers .i do have photos of advertised pricing .

Joel and his team are amazing! There is a reason his business is all referral based. Joel is…read moreprofessional, flexible, knowledgeable and does not try to push the high end equipment just because he can. He has done both our backyard and we rehired him to do our front yard. Both are exactly how we wanted! There may be cheaper companies out there but you get what you pay for. His costs are reasonable and they do amazing job!

We recently had Urban Outdoor Solutions design and build our entire backyard -- pool, landscaping,…read moreeverything -- and they absolutely delivered. The whole space feels like a mini‑resort now, and we're out there every chance we get. The pool turned out amazing, especially the spa and the baja shelf. The water feature adds to this relaxing environment, and it's one of my favorite parts of the yard. They also did a great job with the turf and plants -- everything looks clean, modern, and low‑maintenance, which is exactly what we wanted. The lighting makes the whole backyard look incredible at night. It highlights all the right spots and gives the space a warm, inviting feel. And the BBQ island? Total game‑changer. It's become the go-to hangout spot whenever we have friends or family over. The team was easy to work with, communicated well, and kept the project moving. Everyone who came out was professional and respectful of our home. Overall, we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. If you're thinking about doing a pool or a full backyard remodel, these are the people you want on the job.

For a family-run business, their prices on quotes are extremely fair…read more David and Edward met with me and went through various solutions of my pool problem. My pool was built in the '80s and was not up to code, it split around the perimeter halfway down the water level and I lost over 10,000 gallons of water. It used to be a 22,000 gallon pool and by talking with David and Edward, we agreed on a better repair solution, also to half the amount of water that we would need after it was finished. At this time of year in Arizona, the temperatures exceed 100° f. Their crew was friendly and respectful of property, they had to work in this horrible heat, but they had no complaints. The crew even stayed past their normal finish time so that they wouldn't have to come in the next day and disrupt me and my dogs. Throughout the entire process, Andrew kept me up to date and gave me a few more ideas on pool design. This family-run business also collaborates with other companies to ensure the process is done correctly and up to code. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the end result, now bear in mind this was a pool repair company and a pool design company, they could have finished the entire pool, but I already had a different company on standby and they completely understood. There was no pressure to finish the entire pool with their company, which to me means that they are a very honest family-run business. I would highly recommend this family business for your pool needs.

Since my last review, David has reached out to me and done what was necessary to make things right…read more The deck was redone again, sanded down to the concrete so we can evaluate the structure and know what we are dealing with. We opted for the lace style kool deck, to help hide any imperfections that may arise. We had a crack show up around the joints which he sent his guy Alex out to fix right away. So far things are going well and he's been very responsive. Will continue to update our review throughout the process.

We hired Tranquil Oasis Landscapes for a complete backyard renovation and replacement of our…read moreirrigation system, and we're extremely happy with how everything turned out. What stood out the most throughout the project was Nick's attention to detail and the continued pride he takes in his work after more than 20 years of experience. At one point, the pavers that were delivered didn't meet his standards, so he had the entire shipment returned rather than installing subpar materials. That told me a lot about the kind of company he runs. The quality of the finished product speaks for itself. The pavers have clean, straight lines, our garden area was laid out perfectly, and the artificial turf looks great (our dogs have already put it to the test and it has held up wonderfully). Nick was easy to work with from beginning to end. He listened to what we wanted, was honest throughout the process, and also suggested improvements we hadn't thought about, including solving our drainage issues and running low-voltage wiring around the backyard so we'll be able to add landscape lighting later without tearing anything up. His crew was professional and skilled as well. Our project wasn't the biggest one they'll ever do, but after this experience I'd have no hesitation hiring Tranquil Oasis Landscapes again or recommending them to friends and family. One neighbor already plans to use them after touring our backyard, speaks for itself!

I recently used Tranquil Oasis to complete several landscaping projects at my home. It all started…read morewith the backyard where they add pavers to extend the patio, realigned a paver pathway, added plants and trees, added both turf and a small area of real grass (for our dogs), updated irrigation, removed gravel and added river rock. I was so pleased with the work that I contracted them to do my front yard and side yards as well. For the front yard, Nick the owner, provided a scale drawing of the new layout following our conversations about what I was looking for. After HOA approval, they transformed my mainly gravel front yard into a beautiful park-like environment with turf, new plants, new lights, new irrigation, new pavers. It's beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased. Finally, I asked them to update my side yard. It was originally an ugly, unused gravel area with weeds. After collaborating with Nick, he came up with a beautiful design that once again transformed a small space. They added grass (for the dogs), irrigation, pavers, river rock, a new hose bib, lighting, bottle brush trees that will eventually provide nice shade for this east facing area (but won't overwhelm the space), and they assembled several vego planters (for which I haven't quite decided what I want planted there) Nick, along with his foreman Guillermo and the rest of the team, are professional, responsible, responsive, creative, collaborative, easy to work with, and create beautiful spaces. I kept adding to the projects and they took every request in stride. I couldn't be more happy with the transformation they completed at my home and recommend them without hesitation. They have even more capabilities including building outdoor kitchens, fireplaces/firepits, ponds, etc. When the time comes for the next addition to my yard, I will be reaching out to them!!!

The dedication and work ethics of this family business started by three brothers, Andrew, Eddie and…read moreRyan, have earned them 5 stars all over the Phoenix and surrounding areas. I'm estimating, but I think there's probably 30+ years combined experience between them in the landscape design and build business they have created. Always in tune with the owners wishes and visions of what their dream job will look like when complete, this company will do all they can to create and fulfill their every whim. Attention to detail is what they are all about in designing and building your front and back yard family havens. I highly recommend Meise Design Group! Debra R.

Working with Meise Design Group was the best experience!…read more We went under contract in April 2024 to build a home here in Arizona while we were living in Virginia. As we got closer to the completion date (January 2025), we began our search for landscaping professionals. MDG was recommended to us from an architect we've been following on Instagram for several years. Between that recommendation, MDG's own Instagram portfolio, and their online reviews, we thought this might be a fit. We initially worked with Andrew, who was super accommodating - first working with us over email and Zoom, then meeting us at the homesite in person when we flew out here for progress checks. He was great working with two people who have never had any outdoor space (former apartment/condo/townhouse people) and were mostly clueless about what we wanted other than some Pinterest inspo photos. And he was also just so perfect for us specifically - he is a former east coaster himself and a dog-person - so he knew to explain things we wouldn't know (e.g. window reflections can melt turf in this Arizona heat) and how to prioritize our dogs' needs (e.g. our pool has a ledge so if a pup falls in, they're not far from safety). There was never any pressure - to go a certain direction, to exceed our budget, or to hurry up with decisions. Andrew was always prepared to talk in detail about options, tradeoffs, and pros/cons - and to let us see how those different things would look using his design software. We eventually landed on a design that we loved, that met our HOA requirements, and that met state and local requirements - all of which MDG took care of (e.g. HOA application info, county permits, etc.). Eddie and the teams on our property to complete the work were great. Everyone was kind, everything was kept as tidy as possible throughout the work; someone even came over on their day off because of a big rain storm - just to make sure everything was put away. Our project wrapped on time, on budget, and on expectations. We had a super informative final walkthrough - letting us know how to work everything, when to maintenance things, etc. And then we've heard from the team a few times since - just checking in on us. Our backyard is our sacred space - we LOVE it. All our guests love it. We've caught neighbors taking photos as inspo for their own yards. It's very simple because it prioritizes our view and our pups, but we've seen much more elaborate work MDG has done - so whatever your project, we would highly recommend MDG!

We wanted to refresh our backyard - add a grill with pergola, pavers for an eventual hot tub, paver…read morewalkway and pad, as well as a fireplace. In addition we had a new sprinkler system installed and added trees and plants. JNK/ Naji specifically was phenomenal in communication - extremely rare in this line of work. Naji was always very responsive and with a positive attitude. His staff showed up on time, respectful and took pride in their work. We are VERY happy with the results. We now have the outdoor living room and space we wanted. They were not the cheapest but we were willing to pay a little extra to ensure the schedule was adhered to and the quality and warranty. Not chasing someone down for the next step is the project and having this substantially completed in under 2 weeks is amazing. Definitely recommend JNK.

JNK just completed a total backyard re-landscape for us. Bottom line, would use again…read more Found them on Yelp - had great reviews, which I read very thoroughly and compared to other companies. I am sure there are other great landscaping businesses out there, but the reviews were key for me - I had nothing else to go by, since we haven't used any landscaping services. Reviews were accurate. Service-communication: very good. My main contact was James. Took a lot of time with us. We were going from scratch, so it took a while for us to figure out what we wanted. Plus, had to get HOA approval for a pergola - never fun, but finally got through that. Second contact was Ali toward the end with the irrigation and plants. Easy to deal with. Once the contract was signed, they indicated 2-3 weeks to begin, and that was accurate. Supply delivery began about five days prior to commencing work. The initial crew wasted no time getting to work. They kept the premises clean. Everyone professional. Quality: All I can say, is so far so good! Nice paver work, Pergola looks great. Electrical all appears properly done. Turf looks great. We are very happy with the results. Everyone cleaned up after themselves. Delays: none of any consequence. Toward the end, had to wait for the pergola parts to arrive. About three weeks to complete entire job.