[] Irrigation Review Series [] Part 2 (of 3)…read more Jump to the summary at the bottom if you can't be bothered to read this essay. [] Background [] I had a fence contractor install a fence this past winter, and in the process of doing so, they hit one of the sprinkler water lines. They said that they fixed it, and in a way they did, but they kinda did a crap job of it. I only discovered that the fix didn't take after my sprinkler system was turned back on after the winter, and my lawn turned into a soupy bog (as well as getting hit with a ridiculous water bill in the process). So I needed to find a cost-effective solution to the problem. This is the second of three irrigation companies I dealt with to that end. [] Irrigation Company No. 2 [] After having Sooner Okie Irrigation fail to show up (twice), I decided it was time to move on to another irrigation company. So I went searching on Yelp and came across 405 Irrigation. The lady who spoke to me on the phone was friendly and helpful. She put me in contact with Steve, and who was equally friendly, and somehow even more helpful. I ended up having a long conversation on the phone with him and remembered thinking, "What a nice guy..." But he's more than nice. He's super knowledgeable. He was able to walk me through what he thought the issue was (he turned out to be right), and he also saved me money by preventing me from needlessly repairing a backflow preventer that wasn't broken (that I was told was broken by Sooner Okie). He also saved me from the hassle of trying to install an in-ground backflow preventer. Steve even said he wouldn't do it, because he didn't want to get fined for doing something he knew he shouldn't do (unlike the previous irrigation company that didn't tell me I wasn't allowed to do it, while also trying to overcharge me in the process). Couple of issues though. Well "issues" is maybe not the correct term, but these are the reasons why I ultimately did not use 405 Irrigation to fix the damaged water line: 1. Steve is busy. Like, several weeks out before you can get on his schedule, kind of busy. And good for him, I'm glad that such a knowledgeable and friendly dude has more business than he's able to manage by himself. This isn't a negative for him, but it was a negative for me in that I couldn't let my sprinkler system not be fixed for 4+ weeks, and have my lawn turn to a dried out husk in the process. Oklahoma summer don't curr if my sprinkler system is out, it'd have baked my lawn to the crispiest piece of toast, and I had to go looking for another irrigation company. 2. The main reason I had to knock one [*]: 405 Irrigation is slightly more expensive than other irrigation companies. And it's not because their prices are necessarily higher, but because there's a 2-hour-minimum attached to the work that Steve does. Which again, I get it, businesses gotta business. But I was also furloughed at the time, and whether Steve was a super nice dude or not, I had to make the difficult choice to go with someone cheaper. And I had even dug up the spot that had the leak, so the irrigation company that ended up fixing the leak did so in 55 minutes, and charged me for just that one hour of work. All that to say, a $100 saved is a $100 earned, nomsayin? If time or money is not an issue for you though, I would highly recommend 405 Irrigation. I still wish I could have used 405 Irrigation, because Steve saved me from a catastrophe (of the previous irrigation company's advice), and if I ever have irrigation work that requires more than 2+ hours of work, then 405 Irrigation is absolutely the first irrigation company I would call. [] Summary [] 405 Irrigation has all the competence, knowledge, and friendliness that one could hope for when interacting with a local irrigation company.

Just hired them for sprinkler electrical repair, and raising some sprinkler heads…read more Great communication with Steve the manager. They walked me through everything. They traveled out to NE Edmond with no extra charge for travel. I would recommend this company!

I recently applied to the complex in June. The application got denied twice. After the run around I…read morewent somewhere else and got approved. I've been waiting for the deposit to be returned. it's been two months. No refund, no call back, no answer, not to mention the office is never open. To top it off the complex is always under new management. Their customer service sucks. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone at all.

I didn't want to do this but I have to. I moved here in January - heat was sporatic in my…read moreapartment. Then came the mice, roaches, ants and the thousands of gnats....all at MY expense to try and get rid of....without success. No Pest Control in sight. Daylight still pouring in my front door and 5 - 7 requests for weather stripping....nothing. AC now leaking into hallway. Said it was fixed....it's not. Dishwasher installed crooked, leaks every time. No screens on windows or sliding glass door and windows are as filthy as I've ever seen. Holes in woodwork under kitchen counter (where bugs are coming in). The office staff has turned over at least twice, including the manager, who never comes out of her office. Was happy to see there was a pool....not so fast. It has never opened and the water is green. One more thing....there was a litter of kittens born in the last 2 months near my unit and I've seen at least 3 of them dead in the road....lying there for weeks. Why has no one picked them up? Add's to the ambiance along with all the broken glass and overflowing dumpsters, I guess.

The installation of the new zone valve was done efficiently, and the entire irrigation system is…read morenow working properly again. Their workmanship and attention to detail really stood out, and it was clear they take pride in doing quality work. They also kept the work area clean and finished everything on schedule. I highly recommend David's Irrigation to anyone needing honest, reliable irrigation repairs or installation work. Great customer service and excellent results from start to finish.

Finding an irrigation company that you trust unreservedly can be a tricky business. After reading…read moremany outstanding reviews I gave them a call and I'm happy with the results. Thank you Juan for your professional and friendly service. You guys have all my future business.

We have been using Green Country for 5 years now. They are professional and tidy. The yard looks…read moregreat and we have 2 dogs and one cat, yet we haven't had any problems with fleas or ticks inside or out.

definitely not customer oriented. There's no one to answer the phone. They only rely on text…read moremessaging. Not even sure if they even have an office. They are rude, and always think they know better than the customer. They seriously need to work on their peoples skills. I can't even believe that they are still in business.

My daughters, who live out of state, have been sending me flowers from Trochta's for years. They…read moreare always above and beyond in their flowers arrangements and the delivery. They communicate and deliver as requested. I recently received Mother's Day flowers. The arrangement was beautiful upon arrival. After a few days, they started drooping, even though I changed the water and added the flower food they provided. I called to let them know and they immediately said they would replace and deliver the following morning. No questions asked. This exceptional service in my book. I highly recommend Trochta's to all friends and family. Exceptional in quality, value and service.

I don't always take the time to write reviews but today was an experience to give major kudos! I…read moresent an arrangement to my best friend's mom who is in the hospital. Last minute she was moved to a different hospital, I called, worried it was too late and the lady who answered the phone was so very kind. She made the address change and said no worries and they'd have it there in a couple of hours. I was so grateful. Thank YOU for a gorgeous arrangement, making a last minute change so easy for me, & making someone smile that needed it more than most today. I will definitely be a repeat customer!!

Very happy with Jake's! Had them recommended by my cousin. They came out on time, got the job done…read morefast and well, and charged a very reasonable price. Very professional. Would use them again in the future for sure.

We had a water line leak that flooded the carpet in our bedroom hall on New Years weekend…read more Our plumber retired last year. So I called my new list of plumbers and they were all booked. Jake was booked, but he rearranged his schedule and came first thing the next morning. They rerouted the leaking pipe through the hall cabinets. They finished within a few hours. He has great communication skills and did excellent work for us! We were very pleased and highly recommend Jake's Plumbing!!!

Great experience having two area rugs picked up, thoroughly cleaned, and returned during the…read moreholidays! Will definitely continue to patronize this excellent vendor.

We have used them multiple times for our two homes & recommended them to others. Very professional,…read moreon time, respectful of our property, inside and out, and the carpet and furniture looked fabulous!

We have lived at Quail Landing for 8 years, moved away for a year, and are back now. By a fluke, we…read morewere able to rent the exact same apartment, which we love! During the time that we were gone, they have done some lovely upgrades: new Woodlake vinyl flooring in the living spaces, new premium carpet in the bedrooms (the kind you can clean with bleach!), new sinks and hardware, and new mirrors in the bathrooms. They also replaced all the appliances with stainless steel models. I understand that there were some issues with management and maintenance while we were gone, but those seem to have resolved under manager Kim. I have found maintenance to be pretty responsive, and I have asked for about 8 things (e.g., getting sliding glass door better aligned, having dishwasher looked at, etc.), none of which was major. The grounds here could use a little landscaping help, but are nice overall. We love, love, love our patio! It's a great space, with a very reasonably sized storage room at the end. Our patio, like a lot of other apartments, faces a green space enjoyed by a lot of residents walking their dogs. Besides being pretty awesome overall, the neighbors are friendly and the complex is quiet at night. We're glad we moved back...it feels like home!

Undeniably the WORST place i've ever lived. THEY ADD ON RANDOM HIDDEN FEES!! Nothing works and…read morethings continuously break. They broke our alarm system the first week we moved in and it's never been fixed. The only thing they fix immediately is the side gate, which breaks once a week. Every time we've submitted a maintenance request they take weeks to actually take care of it. One time they didn't call beforehand and just straight up walked right into our apartment. They also leave a mess and trash behind. Didn't have access to the pool last summer due to a part that they STILL haven't gotten in. Wouldn't be a big deal if we didn't still have to pay for it! The front office is very rude and unhelpful. Do NOT live here!

I had a very good experience with Thunder Moving…read more I had already gotten quotes from several companies when I messaged Kye on Yelp. I am glad I switched for a few reasons. 1) Some other moving companies charge you from the time their truck leaves their own building to the time they get back to their own building, which makes zero sense. Thunder Moving only charges you for time the guys spend actually moving, down to the minute. 2) Kye responds basically instantly, most of the time within minutes. Communication was flawless, which is of insane importance on days where everything overlaps and needs to happen as smoothly as possible. 3) I told Kye I couldn't match an exact 2:00 PM window because I was closing on my house right at 1:00 PM and didn't know how long it would take. He said it was no problem and that he would let the team know. I happened to close early and messaged Kye and the moving team called me within like 20 minutes. 4) Clayton and Cade were very polite and professional. They had a trustworthy, small business demeanor and at no point did I feel uncomfortable in a series of potentially stressful/vulnerable situations. I immediately told them that I had one item I was worried about, a massive marble table that took me and my friends great effort to move. Clayton and Cade picked it up like a Ritz cracker and said that they could do it no problem. When placing the actual table at the new house, I initially wanted them to put it off-center to fit a side table in the dining room, but Cade said, "Do you want it under the light?" and I thought, "duh, he's right." I'm glad he said something cuz it would be a royal pain in my ass to move it later, even a few feet. Clayton seemed to have the leadership role and asked all the right questions and was very efficient with time and going over paperwork. He started the clock literally the minute they started moving so there was no "bloat" or an inflated price. He even slightly corrected a few minutes we had spent going over some things since the actual moving was done. Overall, he came across very knowledgeable and definitely has leadership potential. Cade was awesome too and super friendly. When I first saw them get out of the truck, I thought "man these guys are string beans," but actually they were super strong. At one point Cade was carrying a million pound object with just his fingers and had a facial expression like he was carrying a piece of paper. From the time the clock started to the time they were done, they were in constant movement. There was no slacking or breaks, not that I would have complained if they needed breaks. I'm just pointing out these two guys were super efficient. They made a plan for every object and communicated well between each other. Anyone who's moved knows that the planning part is the most important when trying to fit weird-shaped things through small doors and they made a great team. It would have taken me and my friends double the amount of time with triple the amount of headache. 5) The ending price was actually cheaper than I expected. There were no hidden fees, literally just the math of the hourly rate times the minutes used. I think maybe there were some minor charges for things like wrap or something, but I either didn't use it or didn't use much. 6) Their Yelp reviews were WAY better than competitors. Even the complaints seem to have the irate customer dying off on responses while Kye is still replying. If you're that mad and have a justifiable reason, I don't see why you wouldn't keep following up both in email and on Yelp. Definitely seems like if Thunder were in the wrong, you wouldn't let them have the last word and just give up. Anyway, obviously I can't speak to their ability to handle disputes, etc. since my experience was seamless, but I've worked in CS/Management for a long time and have dealt with thousands of irate customers. I've never seen a customer who was absolutely in the right just stop responding. If you got the proof, you got the proof, and you aren't going to stop chasing money that you feel is yours. Just my two cents. Anyway, moving is super annoying and I hope I never have to do it again. Even with Thunder doing all the heavy lifting, I'm exhausted and in pain. But if I had to move again I would for sure use Thunder Moving and highly recommend them.

Extremely disappointed with the service we received. Several boxes were clearly labeled "Fragile"…read moreand "Do Not Stack," yet one mover ignored these warnings and stacked heavy boxes on top anyway. He also broke a desk during the move, and we now have to go through the process of getting reimbursed for the damage. He also did not speak English, which made communication very difficult and required us to direct him through each step ourselves, something we hired a moving company to avoid. The only mover who could communicate with us was clearly overwhelmed and, to make matters worse, the mover who could not speak english had headphones in during the move, making it even harder to give directions. Overall, it felt like we were doing the move ourselves despite paying for professional help. I would not recommend this company based on our experience.

Great neighborhood café with a wide range of options, from soups and salads to pizza, pasta, and…read morefull entrées. The staff at the counter was friendly and welcoming, which set a nice first impression. However, the wait time was longer than expected -- about 30 minutes for our order. I had a half West Coast turkey sandwich with a cup of tomato soup, while my fiancé ordered the chicken salad sandwich with a side of potato salad. The sandwiches were good and clearly made fresh. The tomato soup was flavorful but leaned a bit too tangy for my personal taste and had a lot of tomato chunks, which may be a plus for some. Overall, a decent spot with good food, though the long wait was a drawback.

Saturn Grill is a great local restaurant in central OKC, a hidden gem! The food is always amazing…read more My favorite is the Taco Salad but you can't go wrong with anything in the menu! Try one of their cupcakes if you have a sweet tooth! The quality of the service is always on point and swift! Great place to go grab a bite with your friends and catch up! One can also enjoy some outdoor sitting when OK weather allows it!