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    Ralph Centolella Landscaping

    5.0 (18 reviews)

    Services - Ralph Centolella Landscaping

    Driveway construction or installation

    Exterior wall construction

    Interior wall construction

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    Retaining walls

    Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation

    Walkway construction or installation

    Irrigation construction

    Irrigation design services

    Landscape construction or installation

    Landscape design

    Landscape maintenance

    Landscaping building construction

    Greenscape construction

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    Joe C.

    Ralph is very easy to work with and his pricing was fair, in my opinion. We had a fairly large project, driveway, paver hardscape, elevated deck, retaining wall etc. and as is typical with these larger projects, there is going to be a lot of tinkering and changes made once things got going. Ralph was easy to communicate with re: all these changes and was able to find ways that made it work to our satisfaction. In the past, I've dealt with contractors who would use change orders as an opportunity to price gouge you since you are already committed to their services but Ralph was fair in his pricing and I really appreciated that. The quality of his team's work is fantastic and we really enjoy our new yard with a lot more usable space. We ran into permitting delays from the city and then covid-related supply chain issues for materials that slowed things down but to be fair to Ralph, the pandemic related supply chain issues and city permitting issues weren't his fault. Better planning with material orders may have mitigated some of the delays but hind sight is also 20/20. All in all, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ralph and his team for a job well done.

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    Anita A.

    We hired Ralph for our backyard landscaping Project. It has been a fantastic experience working with him. Every detail was taken care of and every change request was met with a smile and "Sure, will make it happen" phrase. He checked in constantly and was easily accessible. Very grateful for the extra help, going above and beyond with our plant plans. Our front yard got done too! So glad our lives crossed paths, he will also remain a good friend!!!!

    We just completed a massive project...Pavers in front and back, paver wall, BBQ, irrigation, plants and lawn. Ralph was so easy to work with and gave me his honest opinion when I continually questioned my own decisions. Ralph and his team really know what they're doing making the whole process move efficiently through each stage. I'm so happy with our new beautiful yard and so grateful that I had a wonderful contractor who was helpful, skilled, knowledgable and proficient.

    Kevin V.

    Ralph did our small backyard last year and this review is overdue, however needed. Ralph and his team did a great job of completing our job within the time frame we needed it done. The job consisted of a built in bar, fire pit, custom tile and LED lighting. Pictures of the design are attached.

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    We had such a great experience with Ralph. I posted previously but now have photos to share. We originally used Landscape Locators and worked with Andrew to find the contractor that would be right for us. It was such a hassle free process. That process led us to Ralph after we reviewed a few bids. We are so happy with our choice.

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    Ralph and his team are simply the best firm you could hire. He completely remodeled our backyard from a dated 1980s standard backyard to this! His crew was ready to go at 7am daily and left our project site clean and orderly every day. We never had to wonder if they would show up today - not once. He is wonderful to work with, offered many suggestions, explained weekly what would happen. Just a real pro! You would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't talk to him and have him bid your project. We can't recommend him enough. Hire him to do your project - it'll be the best decision you'll make!

    Before - side yard
    Nicole G.

    We bought a new house in September and we decided to use Ralph to redo the backyard. We completely redid the entire yard. We are very happy with Ralph's work and how our yard turned out. Ralph was easy to communicate with by text and phone call. His crew showed up on time and communicated clearly. He was very accommodating to the many times we changed our minds throughout the process. Ralph was there to check in throughout the process and make sure things were going smoothly. Highly recommended!!

    Poured concreted step pads and coping
    Katie M.

    Ralph did amazing work and his customer service made all the difference! We found him on a whim after reviewing some local contractors and are so glad we found him. We were in a tough spot and needed someone to start immediately after our pool contractor suddenly told us they wouldn't be able to complete our hardscape work. Ralph took another designer's work and executed to a tee. He worked around the pool contractors and was consistently friendly and professional. It was a HUGE job and Ralph offered his experience and expertise every step of the way. He completed all our hardscape including the pool tiling and coping, lighting and plants. Ralph started to feel like family after being in our yard for 8+ months. He was patient with us on indecision, stopped by regularly to check in on the job and offer advice etc. His crew were all very friendly and it was clear they enjoyed working with him. When we were unhappy with how the pavers were lining up, Ralph had it fixed, no questions asked. Ralph would always say "I want you to be happy". As our job nears an end, I'll be sad not hearing my 5-year old saying "Ralph is here!". The end result photos speak for themselves. We've had multiple neighbors come by and ask for his info. We'll miss you and your pink shirts Ralph, please continue to stop by and come for a swim!

    Ralph Centolella is a rock star, look no further and just go with Ralph. This was a large project, removing all cement around house, new stairs up hill to top seating area, new patio covers, plastered the chimney, pavers, stone veneer on front of house, redid fences, added a beautiful fountain, low voltage lighting along walkways and trees, new sprinklers, grass and landscaping. Ralph said 10- 12 weeks and it was done in 12 weeks, even with several days of rain delays. Ralph was here every day checking on crews and very consultative, making sure it was going to plan and what we wanted. Happy to have a beautiful new outdoors. You'd think after 3 months of construction you be glad to see your contractor leave, but I'm going to miss Ralph and his crews. Yes, that painless and an incredible finished product.

    Pavers and concrete steppers and decomposed granite.

    Ralph and his team did an excellent job with our backyard. The entire team was incredibly clean and efficient and actually finished the job ahead of schedule. Our neighbors liked their work so much that they actually hired Ralph, too. If you are looking for an honest, reliable and hard working team, then I highly recommend Ralph Centolella Landscaping.

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    Echo Family Landscaping

    Echo Family Landscaping

    5.0
    (93 reviews)

    I recently worked with Jake Jo and the team at Echo Family Landscaping for a major backyard…read morerenovation, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. They handled our entire project from start to finish, which included installing new pavers, turf, and an irrigation system. The quality of their work is fantastic, and the finished yard looks absolutely beautiful--exactly like the design photos we had hoped for. As with any large landscaping project, there were a couple of minor issues that popped up along the way, but Jake was incredibly responsive and made sure everything was taken care of very quickly without any hassle. Overall, I am extremely happy with how the yard turned out. If you're looking for a reliable team in the Irvine area that does high-quality work and stands behind it, I highly recommend Jake and Echo Family Landscaping.

    Jake and his crew completed a rather large project on our new construction home that took…read moreapproximately 10 months (pool , spa, firepit, outdoor kitchen, custom pergola, front, back and side yards, water features, landscaping, etc...etc.., but it was well worth the time and cost. We purchased a home in a new development, so we vetted many different companies to build all the features we wanted on an empty canvas (ie: dirt lot). Our budget was around $290-$360k. We got around 6 bids, which we narrowed down to 3. Out of the 3, Jake gave us the most confidence in his knowledge and eye for details. We visited some of his previous projects and were thoroughly impressed. A lot of our neighbors used competitors that were cheaper, but when we saw their completed projects, you could see a lot of corners that were cut and the shoddy quality. Some look down right terrible. The majority were unhappy with the work provided by those companies. The crews were constantly changing on the same projects (subbed out to 3rd party) and there was no post-completion support. I know that there have been lawsuits filed on some of the projects. Our home, on the otherhand, has been the highlight of our neighborhood and we have people constantly taking pictures and asking for details on Jake. Not just because of the design itself, but also because of his hardworking crew. We've been beyond happy with Jake and his team and love showing off our new outdoor space. Echo was at the top end of our budget, but the quality is A+++ and 100% worth it. He didn't cut any corners and his crew pulled 10-12 hour days, 6 days a week, for 10 months. Best thing is that Jake personally checked the quality of the work on a regular basis. If anything was off by a tiny bit, Jake redid it to make it perfect. I consider myself to be detail oriented, almost to the point of being unbearable, but I never had to worry about the work being done because of the QC by Jake. This in itself was worth it. The crew was consistently the same people and HIGHLY skilled. Some of the best work I'd seen. Ricardo was our project lead and so talented and friendly. All the team was very respectful and thoughtful. They cleaned up after every day and never blasted music or talked loudly or cursed. (Which was very important to me because my neighbor and I work from home). They were kind to my wife, kids, and neighbors as well. My parents also hired Echo to fix various issues around their yard and pool and had the same experiences we did with very proficient and highly skilled crew members that worked hard. Also, the small issues we had after completion were addressed immediately. Most contractors rarely come back after you've finished paying them, but Jake really values his clients and takes pride in making sure they're taken care of before, during, and most importantly, after the project is done. There are tons of companies out there, but nobody really does it like Echo and I HIGHLY recommend them. It's worth the investment, not just financially, but also the time and memories you will have enjoying the beautiful space and features.

    Landscape Locators

    Landscape Locators

    4.6
    (150 reviews)

    Andrew got a hold of me about 9 o'clock in the morning and the job was done by 4 o'clock in the…read moreafternoon. Then you get a great job great customer service and good communication.

    We've used Landscape Locators the last few years for bi-weekly yard maintenance. Both the front and…read morebackyard has turf and no grass so there really isn't that much to do. There is a hedge by the neighbors wall that needs trimming every few months and there are also some palm trees that need the dead leaves to be stripped once in a while. The service was decent at first but has gone downhill. The property is a rental so we are not there very often to check if these tasks are being done. When we went down last week we noticed a very overgrown hedge on one side while the adjacent wall was trimmed and there were lots of dead leaves left on the plants. We ended up cleaning up the dead leaves ourselves and I emailed Kevin and sent him pictures of the overgrown hedge. When the gardener Nicolas came the following Monday I asked if the hedge was trimmed. Kevin said no and said it's because it's by the pool equipment and it was too tight for him to go in and trim it. This is BS as the overgrown hedge was on the outside of the pool equipment area. Even if he had to go inside the pool equipment area there is a lot of space and not tight at all. Instead he asked for $295 to remove the hedge which is ridiculous. My neighbor also told me he has observed the gardeners don't do much. They just walk around with the blower blowing dust around instead of doing any real gardening. I don't think I am very demanding but if you don't do your job and ask for more money to do it then it's time to find a better service elsewhere.

    Ralph Centolella Landscaping - landscaping - Updated July 2026

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