Mike saved the day!! He came by yesterday to fix some broken irrigation pipes and gave my entire sprinkler system a tune up. He actually took the time to teach me how to replace some of the sprinkler heads so that I could do the rest myself, instead of having to pay him for extra labor/materials. What a nice guy to offer to make less money...but empowering me to do some DYI. A+ in my book :) read more

Mike and William did a great job to fix/replace my sprinkler. They educated me about my sprinkler system. William called the rain bird support to figure out my rain bird timer issues. At the end of the day, they replaced my old sprinkler system with new one. I felt the price was fair and each paid item is mentioned in the website, the time spent was well worth it. Recommended. read more

Mike was extremely helpful and tried to resolve my sprinkler problem over the phone to avoid an in person repair. He patiently walked me through each step. Highly recommend his service. read more

Was having problem with a previous company called him up got a quote and a date set immediately! Guys came out and handled business at a top tier level. My yard was bad I felt so bad for these guys tearing apart my yard but they went above and beyond to get it all done. Thee communication was top tier every step of the way they kept me informed and knocked it out in a timely manner. Now my yard is as good as new and already to my next project lined up for them. Will always be my go to tilling company! read more

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I called to request a quote and was told he doesn't do this type of work (water draining into crawlspace) - however, he spent about 20 minutes on the phone with me asking questions and making suggestions about how to fix myself. very friendly and helpful. read more

I asked them to replace a sprinkler, but the guy that came out said he could fix it. Well it worked for a week,then broke again. Called the owner and he say I would have to pay the three hour service fee for them to repair it. Felt they should have made some concession since I had originally asked for the unit be replace. Very poor customer service read more

Mike and his crew are all business. He is very upfront and straightforward, has his process dialed in, and has remained available for checking in and offering assistance as the sod settles in. To the reviews that state Mike is "rude and unprofessional," that was not my experience. When I first called him, I wanted him to break from his process. He was clear that he would not do that, and of course, at first, I didn't like that. But look, Mike provides a quality, tested and proven method at a great price. When I did the research and realized what I was getting for what I was paying, it clicked, and I was thankful Mike didn't concede his quality for my ignorance. They were fast, efficient and cleaned everything up nicely. read more

RotoTillerGuy - St. Augustine, just laid. - Landscaping Near Me - Torrance, California

I called Mike and he immediately set up an appointment for two days later. They immediately diagnosed the problem and corrected everything and now my lawn looks better than ever!! Would 1000% use these guys for all my lawn care read more

I had an urgent issue with my sprinkler system early on a Sunday morning after my dog not only chewed off the control but broke a PVC pipe which caused my lawn and pavement to fill with water. I was expecting guests for a family birthday early that afternoon so I needed to take care of the issue quickly. Mike answered the call and had a Andre out within a couple of hours. Andre came out and made all repairs in time for my guests to start arriving. Both Mike and Andre were professional and approachable. I'll recommend them to all of my clients in the future and if ever I need anything else done on my own house, I know who to call. read more

I would highly recommend the RotoTillerGuy. Mike the owner is amazing. He has an extremely intuitive quote system that walks you through each step. It is quick and easy with an almost immediate response detailing and itemizing pricing via email. When talking with Mike he was very responsive and knowledgeable, answering questions that I had as well as making sure I understood the process. He also took the time to explain every step that needed to be done and walked me through the quote. Mike is honest and truthful straight shooter. read more

Can't speak for Mike's installation work but I can tell you that he really came through for us. We were looking for sod on a Sunday for our little front yard and he not only had great recommendations but totally hooked us up with some sod leftover from a previous job! Fast forward a few hours and we had a completely finished yard. Oh, and the massive lawn they installed at the house where picked up looked amazing. Thanks Mike! read more

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I would highly recommend Mike and his company. I am competent with plumbing repairs and have most of the tools needed to fix issues but I am not at all familiar with sprinkler systems. I originally reached out to Mike for an issue with a broken sprinkler head. After I described my problem and sent him a few photos, he spent 10+ mins on the phone explaining to me what I needed to buy and the best way to fix it. He even gave me some pointers on some common issues that I might have when trying to fix it and how to avoid them. Even though I was intent on having someone else fix it due to an overloaded schedule, the fix ended up being as simple as Mike had described and I had it fixed within 15 mins. I sincerely appreciate Mike's willingness to get my problem fixed quickly and without running up a huge repair bill. I can honestly say I have never had an experience with a service company like this. Usually, they do not want to discuss the issue in too great of detail but would rather "get a technician to come out and assess it" right away. So, instead of a $300 repair bill, I was able to take care of it myself for less than $10 in parts. Thanks again for all your help, Mike! read more

I almost never write reviews but Mike was so amazing I had to. I would give him 10 stars if I could. I had an issue with my sprinkler system that I had been putting off for over a year. I left a message and received a call within 5 minutes. Turns out he was able to diagnose the problem and walk me thought the solution over the phone. You don't get this kind of commitment to customer service, he basically fixed my system for free. Look no further than Mike if you need help. Great guy read more

Juan was great! They were responsive to my needs and very supportive! Would call them again! -ANN

Hired them to remove my lawn so I can plant native plants. They were very responsive and were working in the yard a few days after I first called. The crew did a great job and the crew lead did a great job of letting me know what they were doing and asking question to make sure I was happy. They removed 5,100 lbs of grass and tilled in one day. Very happy with the job they did. read more

Great service. The crew came in, was prompt, efficient and listened closely to whatever questions or suggestions I had. They put in sod to replace a dead lawn and after 2 weeks it still looks very healthy. They made sure my irrigation system was functioning optimally and completed the job in one day. The soil prep was very well done. read more

This review is based on the customer service I received with my contact. I decided to do the work myself because I had the time, experience, didn't mind the exercise and enjoy these types of projects. I called left a message and received a return call within the hour. I spoke to Mike and found him to be very professional. Typically contractors jack up the prices in my neighborhood, Mike has very clear posted charges. There's no absurd markup based on your zip code. You can calculate your cost on his website which is easy to navigate and very functional. Some people give a positive vibe when you interact with them. Mike is one of those people. read more

Great experience with them from start to finish. Online quote process is quick and easy with an almost immediate response detailing/itemizing pricing (which was very competitive). Mike was very responsive and knowledgable when talking with him prior to the job to make sure I understood the process. He was able to start on my project within a couple days and it only took two days to complete the job (about 750 sq ft of replacing yard full of weeds with beautiful new sod). Highly recommend. read more

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Mike and his crew layed sod in our front yard about 7 years ago and it still looks great. This April, when I decided it was time for a back yard upgrade I did'nt look anywhere else. I used the online bid, which is spot on, as long as you can read a tape measure. Mike and his crew prepped, installed a new sprinkler system, and layed new sod in two days. Once again the work was top notch. Do yourself a favor and research the proper prep work needed and you will quickly realize what Mike provides is at a reasonable price. Some reviews complain Mike is a rude guy. Mike is a no bullshit guy, which I don't consider rude. My phone calls were always returned and concerns addressed. I would recommend Mike's work for any project. The entire process took about a week from the bid, to the sod delivery, preperation, and install. read more

RotoTillerGuy - a patio with a table and chairs - Landscaping Near Me - Torrance, California

Mike is the most logical, not just hungry for money contractor. Instead he is very helpful at assessing your needs and making an excellent recommendation. He gave me food for thought and has helped me move towards making the best decision for my money and landscape. Take his expert knowledge to the bank cause you can bank on it! read more

Mike the Rototiller Guy just delivered a huge, steaming pile of (somewhat composted) horse manure to my house. I contacted him on Thursday night for a quote, and first thing Saturday morning, the stuff was delivered. Took him about 20 minutes to unload it in my driveway, and now we can all get on with our day. Another place I called wanted $200 to deliver, on top of the per-cubic-yard cost of the compost. Mike's was a much lower flat rate for 3 cubic yards. What I like about Mike: 1. He answered my emails promptly. 2. He showed up when he said he would. 3. He was very friendly. 4. His price was very reasonable. 5. He worked quickly. I like his work ethic, and the way I was treated, so if I ever need to have a lawn installed, or more compost delivered, I'll be calling him up first. read more

Armed with some confidence thanks to Mike's guidance, I set about doing this job myself. For me, I had leaky sprinklers. All the lowest sprinklers were oozing water all day long down the street. We had a hunch it was the valve, not sprinkler heads. I even replaced sprinkler heads myself but still had the leaking problem. So Mike validated that our hunch was correct, that the valves needed replacement, texted me pics of what I needed to buy, told me that I could search youtube for how to do it. It involves cutting PVC and and wiring. I've never worked with PVC before but the youtube videos gave me some confidence there. I had to make several trips to the hardware store, only because I was in search of valves that were higher quality than the orbit ones I had, and all of them looked like the wouldn't fit the old pipes. Mike recommended Rainbird Pro or Hunter. I texted him from the hardware store and he got right back to me that it wouldn't be a problem. So once I got all the stuff, spent some time watching youtube videos for sprinkler valve replacement, I spent another hour and a half or so doing the labor. A pro could do this in 30 minutes probably and maybe next time I need to, It won't take so long, but it was time well spent. When I was done, I sent a pic of the completed job and asked him if I was good to go. He gave me the thumbs up and I tested the system while we were on the phone. All set! So the bottom line: I spent a few hours total in trips to the hardware store and watching youtube videos. I spent about 20 minutes in texting/conversations with Mike. I spent about $100 in materials. The other option, Mike informed me, is that he would have charged me around $395 for this job to cover materials and labor. Mike saved me $300!!! What Licensed contractor does this??? MIKE DOES. He gives you the option to do it yourself before you hire him to do the repair. THANKS MIKE!!!! read more

Bit of a jerk over the phone. A lot of "that's now how this works" and "slow down" and "back up." His response to how soon can you get sod put in was "that's not how this works." I knew right then that it wasn't going to work. His website, where you're forced to input 5 pages of stuff, was well thought out but clunky and I never received the email I was supposed to, even after he manually sent it and confirmed my email. So after 5 pages, nothing. So gonna keep on looking. I'm sure his work is good but salesmanship is important too. read more

Mike is as honest as advertised- I had some questions about a project I wanted to do in my backyard and he gave me some very valuable input and advice. No project here with Mike as it looks like I can do it myself (thanks to his honest input), but would HIGHLY reccomend him for any project you may have!! thanks Mike! read more

This is one of the most honest businesses I have ever talked to. They didn't do the work on my house because we talked about what I needed done and they helped steer me in a much cheaper way to do it. The cheaper way meant not hiring them. They literally were so honest they wouldn't take my money and recommended a much smarter easier way to do it. Couldn't say better things about these people. Highly recommended. read more

Mike is an extremely knowledgeable, trust worthy, landscaping expert! I called him and left a message about an issue I was having and he called me back right away. He was so kind to clearly explain how to fix the issue quickly and effectively. I'm so glad I found him on yelp because he definitely lives up to his excellent ratings!! If y'all have any landscaping or irrigation work you need done, he's the best there is! read more

Great service, great guy, hard workers, the best you can get! Great value for the money, lawn looks great, on time, and done within 2 days of me sending my info via his website to him! Check out his website, and you should have all the info you need to get started with quote, as well as all the info you need to have them install your lawn, and followup care as well. This is the best I have seen in all of Los Angeles for lawn installation, and I have spent hours researching and talking to people!!! Mike is the best in town! read more

Quick to answer my call and gave me good advice to restore my lawn on my own. Appreciate his genuine advice!

Yelpers must reach out to Mike for any field fixing/projects. I've never met such an honest businessman before. I called intending to ask for a quote, but instead Mike walked me through the fix and texted me items I'd need to complete the whole process. He also offered to help walk me through the process on the phone once I am working on it. Keep in mind, this was a Saturday! He could have been out with his family, but offered to help. He could have easily scheduled an appointment to my house and fixed it within 20 minutes but instead gave me the knowledge to fix the broken pipe. He has definitely saved me a lot of time, money and trouble. To put this in perspective: Time- It took me about an hour to drive and come back from Home Depot to purchase all items necessary. Since the pipe broke off on the top because it was cracked, the male side of the PVC pipe broken within the copper pipe. Mike advised on getting a nipple contractor and heat to get it out. The process took about 2 hours and I was finally able to get it out, I had to keep a blow dryer on the copper pipe so heat to help loosen the plastic. Upon getting the broken PVC out of the copper pipe, I started using the primer and glue to build the PVC pipe. Replacing the pipe took about an hour. With his knowledge, I was able to replace everything. Cost- Prior to calling Mike I had already visited Home Depot getting the replacement PVC pipe so I did not want to return all the items I got and exchange them for what Mike had recommended. Luckily it ended up working out! I spent about $50 on pipes, glue/primer, union, pvc cutter and nipple contractor. Alternative solution: The reason I knew why my water pipe was leaking was because my gardener turned off my water main due to a gushing pipe. He told me he would fix the leaking pipe for $120. I opted not to go with the help and do it myself. I was stuck in the middle of the process when the pipe broke off, I needed advice and that was when Mike came in to help guide me through the process. If you need any work done, reach out to Mike now. I'm sure he'll charge you a fair price and he's very knowledgeable. Mike is a stand up honest man. Great customer service and quick to respond. read more

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Based on a phone call that I just made, I will not be using this company. Seemed a bit dismissive over the phone and made me feel as though I was bothering him. I know you have a calculator on your website Mike, but you couldn't have been more in a hurry to get me off the phone after I said "hello". Maybe my business doesn't mean much, but it will be going to someone else. I gave two stars because I just don't like giving only one. read more

Excellent organization. They crew did front and backyard in 1.5 days. Sprinklers and sod. I recvd an estimate via the website. Traded emails and phone calls and within a week, the job was done. I think Mike does what he says. He's up front with costs. I believe it's a good price. He shows up on time and the work gets done very fast. I would recommend this for any yard work. read more

It's strange to have to write a bad review for someone who has had some great reviews and only a handful of terrible ones. I just have to accept that Mike is overworked, stressed, and selective about which jobs he wants and which ones he's willing to blow off. In my case it's the latter. He is very clear about the fact he will charge $225 just to come out whether he does any work or not. I rolled the dice and hoped he would at least solve one problem with the main leaky sprinkler in my Redondo Beach house. Instead he sent out a helper who essentially did nothing except unnecessarily show my daughter how to regulate the control panel (all information in the manual), talked a lot about how to save water, and how it would cost thousands of dollars to repair the sprinklers. As it turns out I did get someone else to fix the sprinklers for right around the same $225 that Mike charged to not fix anything. I would have let it go and written it off to experience except the final straw was his refusal to give me an invoice for the $225 we paid him. After politely asking for the invoice over several weeks (repeatedly through emails, phone calls, and text messages which I have documented) he has flat out ignored my requests. Like his other bad reviews spread over at least 4 Yelp sites, I'm sure he will spend more time denying it and defending himself than he would have spent had he just apologized and written an itemized invoice and sent it me. I suspect the reason is, he's embarrassed that he charged $225 for fixing nothing. He can't say he's never gotten my requests because I have them all saved. I can't wait to see how tries to explain away this one. read more

Sorry it took me so long MIKE... This guy is awesome! I decided to tear out, till up and put in my own sprinklers/yard. It was about 1500 sq feet total for front and back section. Mikes videos, guidance, suggestions and just overall knowledge was astounding. He dropped off 9 yards of compost around 12pm, I had just called him at 7am. He gave me some tips on the sprinklers and said my tilling was good. I used Pacific Sod which he recommended, that place is great too! The yard has been in for about 2 months now and looks amazing! It is all in the prep! Take your time preping and do it right. Thanks again Mike! Will be calling you on the next property! read more

RotoTillerGuy (Mike) is outstanding. On Saturday night I manually turned on my sprinklers and then attempted to turn them off. One zone would not shut off. I had to turn off the water for my entire house. The following day, on Sunday, I called Mike. He went out of his way and did me the huge favor of visiting my home. In simple English, he explained to me what the issue was (broken valves) and what needed to be done. He also explained how I can fix it. That Sunday, I took it on my own to fix it. It was tough but not too bad. To make things better, Mike also explained to me how to schedule and use the timer. Hence the reason why I was manually turning on and off the sprinklers. read more

Mike was very personable honest and helpful. Highly recommended. I give him SIX stars! ****** Thank you so much for your expertise. read more

This company is simply the best! The website was so easy to do my bid. When I had a question he was right there to answer all my questions. My grass looks wonder and oh he fixed my sprinklers too! I would recommend him in a split second. Lisa M read more

Look, this guys lays it all out on his website. He's were the rubber meets the road. If you are looking for a therapist to support you on your decision for sod, call someone else. He is straight forward with everything and all transactions are transparent. He basically shows you that there is nothing up his sleeve. This has got to be the best cost to value out there. Mike's crew worked their buts off and he was on site and accessible throughout the process. read more

Thanks Mike for providing possible solutions and rough estimates for work over the phone. Very much appreciate the efficiency here. Plan to call back once we figure out how we want to proceed. read more

I called Mike because my irrigation system wasn't working. The wall unit was on, but the sprinklers weren't coming on. I fully expected to have to pay to have him come out and inspect everything, but he offered to troubleshoot my setup over the phone, free of charge. I don't even care if his tips work, I learned a ton in that short call, and I know who I'll be calling if things don't work out after the fact. read more

Mike was a professional from beginning to end, clear and thorough about the process, cost and results. His bid not only came in cheaper, but he explained how his process ensured the best results. He didn't try to upsell me on anything I didn't need. When it was time to do the work he showed up promptly and got the job done quickly. Explaining everything in detail. Fantastic experience over all! read more