Our journey with the Ruff and Ready family began in 2024. We had wanted to put concrete in our…read morebackyard but unfortunately, our funds had to be diverted to replace our AC. Fast forward almost two years later, we were ready to put the concrete in our yard. When I contacted Ruff & Ready, they had our photos, previous quote, and hand written notes still in their portal. I surely wasn't expecting this. Jeff came out to measure the new spot and confirm the scope of work. He was efficient, flexible with his timing, and arrived in the window given. Jeff's quote was not the most expensive nor was it the cheapest. What made us choose Ruff & Ready you ask? Jeff spoke as if what he said would actually happen. And that's how it went! He was transparent, honest, and didn't fluff anything. He got us a quote for the updated work within 24 hours. His office assistant Vanessa answered all our questions and walked us through the timeline of the whole thing, from start to finish, from signing our contract to paying the deposit to when we would begin work to how to pay the remaining balance. Vanessa answered text messages promptly and also answered the phone. No elevator music on the other line, no 'all of our representatives are busy' garbage. The crew who came out was incredible. They were respectful. They didn't blast music or leave trash. They were thorough and adhered to the timeline given. They closed the gate and ensured it was locked each day, which matters to me as a mom with littles. They parked in the street and moved when I needed to get into my garage. We used Ruff & Ready as a test as our current gardener will be relocating soon. We could not be happier with our experience and plan to use them for future backyard projects. Thank you Vanessa, Jeff, and the Ruff and Ready team!

Best experience possible with Ruff and Ready!…read more Beginning to end, Ruff & Ready gave my family a good price, a low-stress experience, and results better than we expected! We selected Ruff & Ready to do the biggest changes to our raw backyard, wanting to leave some parts for us to do on our own later planter boxes, slope, etc.). Jeff and his team handled: - Gas line to BBQ and fire pit (for us to build/install later) - Redo of our entire irrigation, including a mix of drip, tree bubblers, above-ground sprinklers, and stub-ups for our planter boxes later - Redo of our drainage to ensure good water management on whole property, including accommodating gutters for later - Concrete walkway with raised curb on the side connecting to driveway - Artificial turf for remainder of the yard - Replacing paver deck edging QUOTE: I, at first, thought the quote came in a little high, then I realized that the other half-dozen companies didn't list everything I requested in their quotes, and once pressed, the competing quotes all came up to Ruff's price. Ruff & Ready was the ONLY one that listened to everything I said, didn't pressure me to change what we wanted, and was honest from the start without looking to "change order" everything later. Honest, competitive pricing. TEAM: The team showed up and got to work immediately. They got so much done so fast. It was the same crew every day of the project. The workers, the supervisor, the customer service by phone/email, were all so amazing. Constantly nice and friendly. I had so many questions, and they were patient with me in addressing all of it. They also seemed so happy to be working for Jeff. It's clear he takes good care of his team and we are so happy to give our money to a company like that. RESULTS: Everything was literally perfect. Our artificial turf required so many cuts and pieces, yet we can't the seams! The concrete looks great. My yard is sloped to favor the drains without looking for feeling like I'm walking on a ramp. The turf drains are also so well hidden. The results are literally better than we envisioned. We had a bad experience with a different company for a different home project, and we were scared going into this larger project. Jeff was present and available, reassuring and communicating the entire time. There were no surprise change orders, and no nickel and dining. We literally could not have asked for a better price, team, service, and results. We got exactly what we hoped for, and more! Ruff & Ready's work is helping turn our house into a home for many years to come.

We just filed a complaint with the California State License Board against Gary and are in process…read moreof filing a complaint with the Temecula Valley Better Business Bureau. Working with Gary has turned into a nightmare you can't wake up from. Based on the other poor reviews and our experience, his modus operandi is missed meetings, underbidding contracts, and coming back to the homeowners for more money when they are vulnerable. We thought we were dealing with A-1 Landscape & Design.  However, Gary signed the $53K contract in October 2018 as Creatiscape Inc using the license number assigned to A-1 Landscape, a sole proprietorship.  The crew came in and demoed the existing patio, leaving all the concrete rubble.  Gary then requested a meeting at which time he claimed he had made a huge mistake in the bid. He was financially under water and could not pay his crew unless we added $5K to the contract price and pay it to him that day.  He blamed the mistake on Santiago being out when he estimated the job. We thought this strange as Gary is the owner, carries the license and should know how to bid a job.  We felt very uncomfortable with this but felt compelled to agree in order to get the broken concrete removed and the workers back on the job.  Gary never provided a change order. He assured us he had reviewed the contract and there would be no more surprises.   The workers came back to work and proceeded to rip out the existing electrical runs when working the bobcat.  Gary took no responsibility for the repairs needed.   We still hadn't even gotten to the first progress payment when Gary came back a second time telling us he couldn't complete the job for lack of funds. He practically begged us to let him complete the work up to the first progress payment but would not commit to finishing the rest of the job for the contracted price.  We refused and insisted he complete the job as contracted and work with us on fixing the electrical issues.  Instead, he and Santiago came back, packed up their tools and left leaving the backyard a mess with unsafe holes and trenches and no power.  We contacted a lawyer who advised us that Gary is not allowed to use the contractor's license for A-1 to engage in a contract under Creatiscape Inc.  A call to the insurance company confirmed that Gary carried worker's compensation under A-1 Landscape, but nothing under the corporation he signed the contract under.  We weren't covered if there had been an incident. Even under A-1 he had a gap of insurance coverage for over three months in 2018.

If there were 10 stars I would give them to A1. It seems odd that a LOT of 5 star reviews are…read morehidden by Yelp. Shame on Yelp. Gary and crew were on time each day and worked ALL day. I made a lot of changes and Gary made me aware all along of any additional $$ charges or trade-offs (more rock and less mulch). The plant selection was great. Gary has an artfull eye and envisions the finished project long before they started. I would highly recommend A1 and am proud to show off the masterpiece they created. Call Gary and ask him to see the work.

I can't recommend Peter's Paving enough! We had a very long, steep, winding driveway that hadn't…read morebeen touched in over 20 years--it was a challenging project, to say the least. After bidding with three companies, Peter's Paving stood out for their thoroughness, professionalism, and fair pricing. From start to finish, Zack was fantastic to work with--he was always available to answer our questions and visited the site multiple times throughout the week-long project to ensure everything was on track. Him and everyone on the crew was committed to making sure the project was done correctly - their attention to detail was really appreciated. The crew was incredible! They tackled our tricky driveway with ease, working efficiently and staying organized every day from early morning until sunset. Watching them expertly handle the grading, pulverizing, and paving was so impressive. I texted Zack the day before our project was scheduled to start about adding a gravel driveway through another part of our property. Not only did he give us a very reasonable quote, he had the crew working on it throughout the week and finishing at the same time. By end of week we had TWO new roads: a beautifully paved driveway and a functional gravel road for emergency exit/access! If you're looking for a paving company that's skilled, reliable, and easy to work with, Peter's Paving is it. They exceeded our expectations in every way!

I highly recommend this company! Working with them was a breeze. From the first visit to look at…read moreour job, to getting a quote, to scheduling and finishing the job. We had a very old driveway (see photos) that was in bad shape. They had great reviews and the best price too! The job only took two days and Zack was there each day and stayed in constant contact as the job progressed. They even fixed a sink hole at no charge (see photo)! Thank you Peters Paving!

This company provided excellent service and gave our yard the facelift it desperately needed…read more Giuseppe (Joe) is very professional, punctual and great person to deal with. He never pushed ideas and listed to our plans for the project. His crew was also punctual, clean and very respectful. All excess materials and trash were cleared at the completion of the project. This is a great company to do business with. Deal with Confidence! Thanks Joe!

This is a delayed review because JC & Sons Landscaping completed our backyard back in February, but…read moreI just had to come back and leave a review because they truly deserve it. After another contractor completely screwed us over by starting our backyard project and leaving it unfinished, JC & Sons Landscaping came in and saved the day. They were punctual, professional, and worked incredibly efficiently. They even reran our gas line to make sure everything was done properly and up to code instead of taking shortcuts. They also went above and beyond to give us the stamped concrete look we wanted, and the finished backyard turned out even better than we had envisioned. Months later, everything still looks amazing, which says a lot about the quality of their work. If you're looking for a company that's honest, reliable, does quality work, and genuinely cares about getting the job done right, I can't recommend JC & Sons Landscaping enough. We have absolutely no regrets choosing them and would hire them again in a heartbeat!

I took bids from 4 companies for an initial cleanup at my house and then monthly service. He showed…read moreup and clearly new what he was doing. He wasn't the cheapest but I had the best feeling about his company. I wanted to turn it all.over to him so I don't have to worry about it. If irrigation needs fixed or adjusted... do it. If a tree needs trimmed, let me know and do it. He has been great and my landscaping already looks way better after only a month!

Zepeda landscaping company is a family owned and ran business they operate in the IE and the best…read morein the area for all things residential and commercial no project is too small or big they can handle the job. Isreal is a true expert in his field as he can recommend many different ideas to get the project done to your desires they are the ones to hire for any of your landscaping needs Lastly I say all this to the review made by Ronald aimed at the company is incorrect Mohammed does not work for them or affiliated with them he works in San Diego area called and is called Glasshouse landscaping any concerns and questions should be put up on his business account as they are being wrongly accused and targeted

Pablo's masonry work did a great job replacing my fireplace bricks. They were adobe but moisture…read morewas getting into them and making them bubble, crack and disintegrate, unfortunately. I don't want to spend a ton of money so he replaced the adobe bricks with cinder blocks that were the same size and shape and had the texture of adobe. Pablo then painted it. He and his son did a really nice job. They built a frame around the fireplace so the dust would be contained during demo and replacement. It only took 1 day to do the bulk of the work before returning 2 days later to paint it the same matching color. I'm happy with the work they did!

I had a broken piece of flagstone that just kept deteriorating over time. I had asked several…read moretradespeople about how to fix and no-one really knew. So, the other day I googled it. I ended up on Yelp and zero'd in on Pablo's Masonry Work because of the good reviews. I called him, spoke to him, sent him pics and he came out the next day which was yesterday. He repaired the problem and addressed a few other flagstone issues while he was here. He was professional, hard working and did a great job. He kept the area clean, cleaned up after himself and has a very pleasant demeanor. I asked him if he knew someone who could build a fence and it turns out he does everything. So now I am waiting on a bid from him to do the fence and eaves. I can tell he's a perfectionist who takes pride in his work and delivers quality results. So nice to find honest, hardworking and dependable people to do work that I have no expertise or interest in doing myself. Thank you Yelp for providing this platform that helps consumers find the right fit for the job!

If you are looking for a high quality concrete contractor that will be there for you throughout the…read moreentire process, from design through to pouring and finishing, these guys are amazing. Cory worked with me through the design process and came back 3 times to answer questions and make changes to the design of our patio. He is so patient and will help guide you through pros and cons of different things. In the end, we ended up with the most amazing 30 cubic yard patio we could have ever imagined! Thanks Cory and crew!!!! Brett

Well, Cory could not have been nicer to work with. He knows his business and guided us through the…read moreprocess. We had a patch of our driveway that lift about 3" from tree roots. His team removed the 8'x10' section, took out the huge roots (the tree was long gone), and laid the new concrete and it looks awesome. Cory was great to work with and his work team knew what they were doing and worked efficiently for an outstanding result. Thank you, Cory & your team!

I have done 2 grading projects in Temecula with 2 different licensed grading companies. Advantage…read moregrading was superior in every way. If you want personal service throughout the project and great communication, Jerry is the right choice. You will get out of the box thinking like when he turned the rocks that were removed during grading into riprap, saving me quite a bit of money. The 2 regrets I have are 1) not using them on my first grading job and 2) not reaching out to Jerry to help guide me to a better Civil engineer. I suggest that you reach out to Jerry first, he will help you!!!

My project involved removing of hillside soil, grading, pad compaction and drainage. My assigned…read moreforeman was very knowledgeable in the planning/execution of my project and regularly initiated communication with my Soils Engineer. Also, I personally observed the high level of skill the heavy equipment operators have while working efficiently and safely alongside other team members in very confined spaces on my lot. Lastly, the owner Mr. Russell stands by his teams work 100%.