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    Front yard: After
    Tony C.

    This summer, we hired Simple Outdoor Living as designer and contractor to renovate our front and back yards. The experience was outstanding. The owner, Bryan, was a real pleasure to work with in the design phase. As this was our first time renovating exterior space, we had some requirements in mind but weren't sure about all the details. Bryan patiently worked with us to flesh out ideas, going through several revisions until we had arrived at a satisfactory design, complete with beautiful computer renderings from all possible angles depicting the final outcome. Having arrived at a design, we had the option of going with SOL as contractor, or hiring a third party contractor. We did the due diligence of getting quotes from two other contractors, and found that SOL's quote was entirely reasonable. Give the positive experience so far, we decided to hire SOL for the contract. The home renovation experience often turns sour when the process moves from the front desk to actual work on site, and we are delighted to report that this was NOT the case with Simple Outdoor Living. The outstanding experience continued with Coleman, our project manager. Coleman ran a tight ship, starting the project on time and finishing on time, and his crew did great work. He visited the work site every single day, solved problems that came up, and made sure that work is of high quality and inline with our expectations. What we liked about Coleman the most is how communicative he is, a quality that is critical for a good contractor. He patiently answered the myriad questions we had for him, and on the rare occasion when we pointed out issues, he quickly rectified them. We also appreciate Ernesto, the foreman. He and his crew not only worked hard but also showed a great eye for detail. As detail-oriented customers ourselves, we especially appreciate the fact that in every area of work requiring precision, such as the positioning of drain holes, the spacing of planters, the shaping of bender boards, etc, Ernesto made sure that he had our verbal approval before getting to work. Simple Outdoor Living is an outstanding landscaping company. We will definitely use them again in the future and whole-heartedly recommend them!

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    Kim C.

    We only had a small area to put turf in. A much smaller project than they typically do however Bryan was very professional and provided us options. It was easy to schedule and the installers were quick and really clean. We could not be happier with how it turned out! Would recommend to anyone!

    Before
    Tammy R.

    During the covid-19 pandemic, we were stuck at home staring at our backyard. We are not green thumbs in this house! We talked to Brian and he planned out extending our patio with pavers and adding a planter wall, with lighting and a drip line. We wanted fake grass and a putting green. 2 weeks later it is our paradise!! We love to be in our backyard! Thank you Brian and simple outdoor living!!

    Side yard
    Angela C.

    This is an overdue review for us. The job was done in October 2020 and we have been enjoying the pavements everyday since. Simple outdoor living was one of the 3 companies that we got quotes from. We chose them not only because of the fair pricing of the quote, but also the professionalism and communication from Bryan. He was very knowledgeable and communicated well. His team is amazing too, hard working, helping each other as a team, finishing on schedule, cleaning up after work, etc. We can't be happier. Will recommend this company and team to anyone needs to re-do the yard.

    Kelly I.

    We had a great experience with getting our back yard design, we had a hard time with the layout and they were able to figure out the layout perfectly. I would recommend if you are looking to spend some money on your back yard to get a good design before construction as this is the second time doing our backyard in a few years and didn't take time to plan out before. Thanks for the help and a great design! I have attached our before photo and the amazing design plan.

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    Ask the Community - Simple Outdoor Living

    What is the minimum size job you will consider for a backyard remodel?

    Hi Gregory, It depends on the scope of work, but we specialize in projects from 25,000 to 150,000.

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    From the start Bryan understood that we would be looking for bids for the work to be done by multiple vendors.

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    Echo Family Landscaping

    Echo Family Landscaping

    (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.

    Sea Breeze Landscaping Construction - Pre fab fountain, porcelain paver, artificial turf, planting, lighting

    Sea Breeze Landscaping Construction

    (173 reviews)

    Working with Mike and the Sea Breeze team was truly easy breezy. I had worked with contractors…read morebefore for an in-home renovation and this experience was so much better, efficient, and organized in comparison. To be honest, it really restored my faith in landscaping contractors. I submitted an online request for a quote and the next day Mike emailed me requesting pictures of what our project wanted to include. Originally we just wanted to pull out our front yard plants and redo just the front but there is a $5000 project minimum. After deciding to redo our turf and also include our backyard, Mike came out the next week for a free in person consultation and got me a detailed quote within 2 days. The turnaround time for everything was just amazing, I've never seen anything like it. Our lot is about 3615 sq ft to give a reference point. Our project included: all the labor to demolish/uproot all of our plants including a very large 20 year old tree in the backyard + all the roots (completed in 2-3 days), redid our front and backyard turf (completed in 2 days by Backyard Golf Company), added a veneer stone and cap on our retaining wall (1 week) and replanted all our plants/installed a drip sprinkler system/installed lighting front and backyard (1 week). We have an HOA and Mike had a complete detailed plan and diagram ready for us within 3-5 days. Once HOA got back to us, the project was started within a week and finished in the estimated time frame. Workers came promptly at 8 AM and they were actively working all day not just sitting around. Very respectful, even blowing all the dust at the end of the day to keep the area clean, no garbage left anywhere. The entire project was $30,000 and there weren't any surprise or unexpected costs. Invoices are sent every week on a reasonable schedule and I just loved our experience. I'd recommend Seabreeze to anyone wanting to do their hardscape landscaping in a heartbeat!

    Mike and his team did an amazing job on our backyard renovation project. They were extremely easy…read moreto work with and schedule, and the guys did a very meticulous job laying our pavers just right. They also cleaned up the work area every day, and were very conscientious. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

    Orange County Sprinkler Repair - OC's most experienced sprinkler service

    Orange County Sprinkler Repair

    (474 reviews)

    Called Orange County Sprinkler Repair as I noticed there was a lot of water on the pavement near my…read moreplanter box so I knew something broke. Steve promptly sent a technician to evaluate my problem. My technician Eddie was very thorough and conscientious and also checked my sprinklers in the front yard and discovered many broken sprinklers and breaks. I am so glad I called on Orange County Sprinkler Repair as Eddie did such a thorough and fantastic job. It is so hard to find good contractors, and Orange County Sprinkler Repair is certainly a contractor I would call if I have a sprinkler problem in the future.

    You know, a lot of places and services today are so worried about their reputation that they lose…read moresight of what I believe people want: real human interaction. Not enough effort is put into building an authentic relationship and it seems like people just do the minimum so that they can move on to the next transaction. Steve and his crew are regular people that treat others with kindness and respect not because they have to, but because that's who they are. They fixed a leaky pipe in my backyard without having to pull up my pavers and then they fixed a pipe in my front planter that solved low pressure on my drip lines. No fuss, no extra charges or unnecessary parts and labor. Steve's team obviously have deep knowledge and experience but what makes them so great is that they communicate clearly and are enjoyable to work with. Highly recommend them.

    West Hills Masonry - Front yard - complete masonry & landscape.

    West Hills Masonry

    (131 reviews)

    We had a great experience with Carlos, Carlos, and the crew. We had about 2,000 square feet of…read morepavers and a patio cover installed by West Hills. We are super happy with the project. Our back yard is incredible now. The crew started when they said they would, and those guys worked super hard. I was amazed at the progress they made each day. The pavers went in very fast. The side yard drainage issue I had is no more! That alone was worth a lot to me. The only hang up was the patio cover. We had to get a permit, and the city took forever because of limited appointments due to COVID. Carlos did his best to keep things moving along. It also took some time to get the materials. I think the price was reasonable for all the work that was done. Carlos checked in regularly, and made sure the job was progressing. Everyone on the crew was very nice when I went out to check on progress. We are very satisfied. I will not hesitate to recommend or use West Hills again in the future.

    Carlos and the team are simply awesome. They just paved my backyard with beautiful pavers. They…read moreare easy to work with and also referred another company to install patio covers. The job turned out better and quicker than expected. They worked 6 days a week, did the demolishing in a week and installed the pavers the other week. They also installed a retaining wall. They kept the yard clean and did a decent job cleaning after every day. Communication was easy and they will work with you if there are any issues. Carlos was very responsive. Highly, highly, recommend.

    Simple Outdoor Living - landscaping - Updated June 2026

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