First time we used Yelp for a project. It was convenient that there were numerous messages that…read morewere sent out to various tree specialists. Noe Pablo was the most thorough in messaging through the Yelp app, so my husband and I chose him. I had 2 medium-sized fruit trees I needed to transfer from my parent's home in Southeast San Diego to mine in North County. I took pictures and he gave us a very reasonable price. We also decided to also add another service to take out our palm tree. There were a couple of mishaps such as: The day he was scheduled to take out the palm tree, he was a no-show and my husband had to call him an hour after he was supposed to arrive. Then, the day after that incident, was the fruit tree transfer. He and his team forgot to bring their dolly. Thank goodness my Dad had one so they borrowed it, but now we have the burden in taking it back. Despite these mishaps, Noe was very knowledgeable and professional in his mannerisms. The day of the fruit tree transfer, he and his team arrived in a timely manner, was efficient and did a great job overall. We were very pleased and will definitely use him again if we have another project.

Noe and his team were so kind and professional, they knocked out our project in 2-days, even when…read morehalfway through he realized we'd need to buy more beach rock to cover our French drain! He gave us the most affordable option and we couldn't be more grateful

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 love our new backyard! Modern Yardz helped us transform a bunch of dirt into a beautiful…read morebackyard that everyone says looks like a resort. We feel like we're on vacation every day spending time in our backyard! Tristan designed and oversaw our project and he was a pleasure to work with and did a fantastic job. His design was way better than what we'd been thinking, it looks so good. He was always easy to get ahold of, was really patient with the various changes we kept making, and made sure that every detail was taken care of so that we were totally happy with the end result. I also really appreciated how he always suggested cost effective options to help us stick to our budget. And to top it all off, at the end they realized we'd overpaid by $1000 and sent us a check we hadn't even asked for or realized we were due! We highly recommend Modern Yardz; I don't write a lot of reviews but Tristan and his team did such a great job that they deserved a glowing review.

I needed a new lawn and got my standard five bids for the job. Michael stood out for all of his…read moreinitial input on the options and then for the details of his bid. He was the only one who detailed every item involved in the bid, including update of irrigation. I've had issues in the past with bids for other projects that I assumed included the little details but didn't and then I had to pay extra. Michael's bid included every detail in writing that you would assume would be a part of a new lawn job and it was very reasonable. He also showed up on time for the initial appointment! His crew was great! Their work was very detailed and clean. The job was done within three days and all of the work area, including the driveway, was cleaned up. They even noted my falling-apart fence gate so Michael gave me a very reasonable quote and they did a great job fixing it for me. There were a lot of details for after-care and I've texted Michael multiple times to confirm. He texts back quickly and I never get the impression he's annoyed (I've sent a lot of texts!). I almost wish I had more yard renovations so that I could hire him again! I did discuss a whole-yard mulch job and will absolutely hire Michael when I'm ready for that. No more getting multiple bids for future yard renovations. I'll just call Michael.

Michael and his team at Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance did an outstanding job transforming our…read moreproperty. Our extensive project included driveway removal and replacement, patio reconstruction, construction of steps down to our pool, comprehensive planting with irrigation and lighting, and installation of multiple fences/gates. We took our time evaluating contractors and obtaining multiple bids before selecting Michael. He offered the best combination of price and expertise by a significant margin. During our initial consultation, Michael provided excellent cost-saving suggestions that we ultimately implemented, helping us stay within budget without sacrificing quality. Throughout the project, Michael was exceptionally easy to work with. He was highly responsive and accommodated mid-project design changes without hesitation. His installation team exceeded our expectations--they were professional, friendly, and hardworking. They maintained a clean worksite at the end of each day and were consistently respectful of our property and our need to access it during construction. If you're planning a landscaping project, I highly recommend Pacific Landscaping and Maintenance. We couldn't be more pleased with the quality of their work and the professionalism they demonstrated from start to finish.

Small yard? No worries, Brookside has your back!…read more If you buy new construction these days you can pretty much kiss that yard space goodbye. Finding ourselves in this situation, we needed a team that could transform our "cozy" yard into a comfortable yet elevated outdoor living space. Enter Brookside. You know that feeling when you hire someone to do a big home project and hope that everything goes well, but you kind of hold your breath in the event that something goes awry? That won't happen with Brookside. From our initial call to the thanks-for-everything completion hand shake, they didn't skip a beat. Everything went SO smooth and communication was on point the entire time. Brookside is a well oiled machine. The conversations between us, Brooks and Jenny, and the crew were fluid the entire time and no one was ever in the dark about the plan. On top of that, everyone was so personable and professional. These guys are hard workers and leave your space clean and organized at the end of every day. We were so happy with how our space turned out. Brookside took our basic ideas for hardscape and softscape to the next level and created a beautiful designer yard. We would hire Brookside again in a heartbeat- and you should too!

Brookside Landscape Design did a phenomenal job. Our backyard went from the typical small, suburban…read morebackyard to a sophisticated and luscious landscape that looks like it belongs as a hotel lounge. Brooks and Jenny at Brookside have such a creative and and beautiful aesthetic that we never could have imagined on our own. Their attention to detail is amazing, and their design concept was truly everything we wanted. Even though we have a small yard, they were able to make it look so much larger by moving things around and creating a better flow. It seriously looks like we added square footage. All of the plants that they chose for our yard are so beautiful and unique. Everyone that comes by wants to know what each plant is called because they aren't the very common yard plants that everyone has...they are so interesting! They chose the foliage specifically for what they knew would grow well in our area and with the sunlight for each side of the house. Thoughtfulness went into every aspect of each item they added...from the plants, to the wood and stone for the built in bbq, the special market lights (that are really unique and fun), all the way to the treated concrete. Everything looks like a step above! The work process was easy, and the crews that showed up every day were gracious, kind, friendly and hard working. Over the weeks we got to know the workers, and it was a sad day when it finished and we knew they would not be showing up again every morning. Even our 5 year old knew their names and would announce to us each day who had shown up in the morning. Jenny and Brooks were also very friendly and kind, and were a joy to work with. Such a great team. I have already been showing off their hard work to our neighbors, who are very impressed with the amazing results! Hopefully they will be in our neighborhood working again soon!

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.

Housing inspectors for escrow tested my landscape lighting and managed to mess up the timer. The…read morelighting system was inoperable. Garden Rhythms sent two excellent technicians who checked power connections, reset the timer, and got the system operating as designed within minutes. Excellent work! I highly recommend them high quality work and excellent value.

Roberto and Luis were great. They gave me a competitive quote to trim my queen palms and birds of…read moreparadise. They made it out next day and even used hand tools to keep the sound down. Very happy with the trimming.

He contacted me promptly and came over the next day to do my quote. He was a little bit late, but…read morehe kept communication.And let me know that he would be coming a little bit late because of traffic.He didn't leave me guessing.

San Diego's Finest!!…read more Professional, prompt, reliable, and a pleasure to work with! James was straight forward with his bid. He was definitely a no nonsense kind of guy. I had to kick another company out of my house because they wanted to spend 2 hours giving me a weirdo slide show to upsell me. Not my style lol. James basically said hello, measured, and gave pricing within 30 minutes. I knew that moment I wanted to hire them ... but it gets better! Everything was clear and concise. Nu Wave offered the best material with excellent warranties - both workmanship and manufacturer warranties. Nu Wave's pricing was extraordinarily fair compared to the other 3 bids I had prior. You can tell they care to give clients the best options. Something my husband and I, as new homeowners, were super grateful to find. The install went SUPER smooth! Everything from the removal, to the irrigation, to the install, and even the clean up. Their crews were super nice and respectful. They were in and out in less than a week. They worked hard in the blazing sun - so we made sure to give the crews water and lunch daily for their tireless effort to help us turn our house into a home. When I say James was responsive .. this man was R E S P O N S I V E!!! He showed up to check in almost daily, and always made sure answer our calls or call back ASAP if myself or my husband had questions. We are now 2 months post project, and he still responds to questions/suggestions we ask about for planting, etc. I 10000% recommend Nu Wave. As someone that is very Experienced with working with contractors and manufacturers regularly, Nu Wave is the best!! I dare someone to try and prove otherwise. ;)

A friend referred me to NuWave after he had his turf installed and I'm glad he did. Originally, I…read moreonly planned on having the backyard done, but decided to have it all done at once and the end result looks amazing. The owners walked me through the entire thing from the first meeting. They made recommendations when I didn't know and provided detailed plans for both yards. The crew did top notch work and worked incredibly fast. They didn't miss a single detail I asked for and even cleaned up some older areas that I didn't specifically ask for. Both my front and back yards were combinations of artificial turf, pavers, and river rock and the crew did a phenomenal job tearing out the old and prep-ing for the new materials. They delivered on budget and AHEAD of schedule. I whole heartedly recommend NuWave to anyone considering making updates to their outdoor living spaces.

Showed up on time and within an hour had his crew clean up the landscaping and it looks amazing,…read morewill use again!

Carmelo's Crew did an absolutely incredible job transforming our boring old mulch covered backyard…read moreinto the exact desert oasis we asked for! They're professional, timely and true experts in their craft! Carmelo and project lead Gabriel were a pleasure to work with and we couldn't be happier with their work. Thank you team!

Cam is hands on, professional and just a good guy. He works harder than anyone I've dealt with and…read morehe's HONEST. Just a good human. Highly recommend.

I live in La Jolla and Cam and crew came out my area and did an amazing job. Cam brought his…read moreknowledge to refine the design I had in mind and seamlessly incorporated my ideas with his practical approach. Being an older La Jolla home that has been through several updates of different styles over the years, there were multiple mini projects to accomplish. The work they did included extensive vine and root removal, brick work, extending a retaining wall, building a fence, rock-scaping, sod laying, irrigation work, and planting a variety of plants including privacy bushes, small plants, succulents, and a fruit tree. The Bilt by Cam crew did such a nice job and finished quickly.

I called Install It Direct to inquire about turf maintenance. I spoke with Jonathan, the…read moreOperations Manager. He explained to me that they only provide this service to clients that they have provided turf for. He then went on to refer me to two landscape companies near my home where we could purchase the infill and the broom to do the maintenance ourselves. He willingly spent about ten minutes helping me, and was so friendly and nice. When we are ready to have more landscape work done, I will definitely be calling Install It Direct.

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.