I recommend Total Landscape without reservation. The owner Renzo was professional and responsive throughout. Pricing was competitive. When issues came up during the project, he proposed reasonable and affordable solutions. The project was well managed. The work site was kept clean, completed the project timely, and he did an awesome job in terms of the finished project. read more

These guys did a great job on sodding our front and back yards and completely reworking our old irrigation system. Renzo was very attentive and the crew always showed up on time and cleaned up at the end of the day. We are very happy. read more

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Renzo came highly recommended by a friend for whom he did a large project (front yard, backyard, pool, bbq area, the works!). I was able to see first hand the magnificent job that he and his team did. Although my project was a lot smaller, I was very impressed with how it was handled from start to finish. I had a designer from Houzz draw up the plans. The estimate that Renzo provided was well detailed, and very reasonably priced. For materials that vary widely in price, like lighting, he advised me where to purchase the materials and he did the installation. He is very accommodating when working with other contractors. I wanted to widen an existing asphalt driveway and Renzo got it ready so that the asphalt company can just come in and do their thing. Renzo's team is punctual and at the end of every work day, they leave the site clean, tools put away, hoses rolled up, driveway swept, etc. He communicated every step of the way and would verify where plants, paths, etc. would go before finalizing. I really appreciated that, as in the end, my pathways and plantings had deviated slightly from the original landscape plan, but they fit more with the house, and existing mature trees. He always got back to me on any questions the same day. My project included removal of gravel, fence replacement, paver installation, lawn and plantings, irrigation and lighting and it was completed on time and on budget. read more

Working with Renzo and his team was a delight! They did all the hardscape work around our home and pool, including pavers for the driveway, front patio and the side of the house. They also put in a beautiful bluestone pool deck and sitting wall including lighting, as well as blue stone steps in the front and side of the house. Renzo is honest, fair and dependable. He listened and adapted plans as the project got started incorporating changes that we wanted to make. Everything was done with very high quality and on time and on budget. I highly recommend Total Landscape. read more

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I wanted a series of low retaining walls rebuilt, and a couple of new ones added. I had several landscape contractors come and look at the project, and most of them simply didn't know how to do it. Total Landscape understood immediately what I wanted to do, and how to do it. Renzo was easy to work with while we figured out how to make the project work. We made a few adjustments along the way as new issues surfaced, and these were handled without problem. Highly recommended. read more

Renzo & crew are professionals - and very good at what they do. They paved my backyard, built a pergola, re-did a side entrance to the house, and installed a watering system + sod in my backyard. We are very satisfied with the work and would recommend this team. read more

Renzo is the most professional contractor I've ever met. My wife and I are super satisfied with the backyard and landscape done by his team. During the construction, whenever we had any thoughts or issues, Renzo helped to address within a timely manner. He has a good taste and helped us make many design choices to adapt our plan. It turns out the finish is far beyond our expectation. We seldom give 5-star but Renzo deserves it. read more

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I worked with Renzo to complete a backyard landscaping job in fall 2018. Working with Renzo was great because he is responsive, honest, and fair with pricing. We've been through a large remodel and a separate kitchen remodel and other projects, so I've found that you can't take any of those qualities for granted in a contractor. His crew also completed high quality work installing a decomposed granite pathway and flagstone masonry patio, along with drainage for the yard, fence work, grass and irrigation installation. After the job was done I found a small leak in an irrigation fitting, and Renzo responded right away and fixed it. I would recommend Total Landscape highly! Excellent work and easy to work with! read more

Renzo and his crew at Total Landscapes did an amazing job transforming our backyard into a 2nd home outdoors. The work ethic, integrity and competence of the team is exemplary and I plan to bring them back in the fall to complete our front yard. As context, we did a complete demolition and rebuild of our backyard. The project was over $40K in cost and replete with new plants and lawn, hardscaping, electrical, lighting and fencing. While many contractors are competent, Renzo's team is not only competent but also truly client focused. Our landscape designer effectively was incommunicado once our project started and failed to account for a number of issues in our yard. As a result, we decided midstream to make a number of changes to improve the function and aesthetic of the yard including changes in the plants and the hardscape shape/size. I do not know how any other person besides Renzo would have put up with the constant requests and questions from my wife and I. His calm and collaborative demeanor is truly remarkable and we were fortunate to have him as a partner in this major undertaking. Besides his flexibility, Renzo's attention to detail and transparent style of communication is second to none. We are not landscaping professionals by any means. I can imagine many opportunities where Renzo could have cut corners or done things the expedient vs. right way. Instead, he proactively communicated with us throughout the process what he was doing and why he was doing it. If we asked questions, he answered them and never became defensive. On many occasions, we asked for something different/better and he complied. We of course were willing to pay for upgrades but his openness to feedback and willingness to meet our needs speaks volumes. That trait is something I underestimated the value of in doing a major landscape overhaul. I could go on further but suffice it to say, we were demanding clients who expected near perfection and Renzo delivered. We could not be pleased more with the final outcome and would highly recommend Renzo's team for any outdoor project of any size. read more

Renzo and his team are absolutely wonderful. The quality of their work, thoroughness and commitment to do the best in all aspects of the job are truly admirable. They are experts at what they do. We highly recommend Total Landscape! read more

Renzo and team are the best contractors we've ever worked with. We had a big project which lasted for 7 months. They came to work exactly at 8am everyday including Saturdays. Renzo has good attention to detail and would not hesitate to redo work when needed. Their price for the quality of work is the best. The best thing is that Renzo is honest and fair which is hard to find in the construction business. I would not hesitate to recommend Renzo for any landscaping job. read more

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We hired Total Landscape for our backyard and frontward remodel and highly recommend him. Renzo and his crew are wonderful to work and they did an amazon job. The crew was professional, respectful, always on time - showed up everyday at 8am sharp, and left the work space clean and organized every evening. Renzo was recommended to us by our landscape designer. After interviewed about 5 different landscape companies we decided to go with Renzo because of his professionalism and attention to detail. He was prompt in giving us a fair quote and started the project exactly when he said he would and finished on time. They're pretty backed up (about 2 months when we started talking) but we're so glad we waited and decided to hire them. Renzo was flexible on small changes after the start of the project and worked with us to make sure we're pleased with the final project. He is knowledgeable about plants and had good advice when we had to make some changes to the design. The best part was that after a couple of weeks of completing the project, we noticed some brown patches on the new sod and a few plants looked a bit stressed. Renzo promptly came over to take a look and is fixing the issues this week. So, our overall experience has been 5 stars with Total Landscape. I would definitely hire Total Landscape for any other landscape projects. read more

They did our back deck in Bluestone, and also did our lawn. Renzo is very nice, super responsive and professional. The job took a little longer than anticipated, but we were very satisfied and would highly recommend them. Mark read more

Renzo agreed in mid-June to come and fix our fence in mid-September. After we waited 2 months out of 3 - Renzo cancelled on us. We wasted 2 months for nothing and we now need to get back to other contractors whose offers we turned down months ago. read more

Renzo and his crew did an excellent job on our patio. It required removing all the old concrete and relaying the concrete. The next step was to lay terracota tiles. The result is superb. There is a slight slant so the water drains off, there are few cut tiles and the tiles are laid in perfect lines. We are very pleased. Renzo worked with us when we had to postpone the start date too. He was always accommodating. We hope that he will build our other patio soon. read more

Called 5/31/19. Need a valve repaired. Said they don't do irrigation repairs. They are too busy.

Renzo and his workers are very professional! One of the best contractor experience we have had, he and his team is worth every penny. They never complained when we changed our minds and added scope. They were very flexible, excellent attitude. I recommend Renzo and his Total Landscape team to everyone, I wish more contractors were like him. He was on time, on budget, on point! If I could give him 5 more stars I would...EXCELLENT!!! read more

Was excited to meet Renzo since found him on Yelp. We are looking to redo our front and back yard. However, after making an appointment to come over today, he no showed. I rushed home just to meet him, waited for 30 minutes and not even a phone call. Very disappointed with their customer service. read more

We hired Total Landscape to landscape our yard after reading the other reviews and talking to Renzo. We're glad we did. As the other reviewers have said, he did a quality job for a reasonable price, finished in a timely manner and was a real pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Total Landscape to anyone looking for landscaping services. read more

I highly recommend this company. I got bids from at least 6 different landscapers, most of whom were non responsive after the initial site visit or required multiple calls/emails before getting an estimate. However, from the start Renzo's client service was on another level. He was always polite, responsible and flexible with my irregular schedule. The final project cost was very fair, better than the other estimates I received. He was extremely knowledgeable, never tried to upsell me on more work, and I felt he always had my best interest in mind. I am extremely pleased with the quality of construction of the final project. I can't thank Renzo and his team enough! read more

Renzo and his team did a fantastic work with our landscape: we appreciated their attention to details and high quality work. They installed two planter boxes, 4 flats of ground covers, stepping flagstonnes and upgraded irrigation system. They did a perfect clean up, finished on time and on budget. Their price is very competitive and well worth the money. We have not been so lucky with previous companies, but our experience with Renzo was great at all level! We'll be using their services soon again to repair/seal our 2000sqft of pavers. read more

Renzo and his team did a great job on our paved path in our backyard. He had a very reasonable quote and worked very quickly and efficiently to finish the path in less than 3 days with his team. I would highly recommend him for future work. read more

A superb experience. Renzo and his team are professional in every respect. Turned up on time every day, went above expectations in the quality of the work they did and kept within a very reasonable budget . Renzo and his team installed flagstone and carried out some additional garden related work. Renzo was very responsive to emails and very flexible in discussing changes and additions. I was so impressed with his work that I was tempted to find additional projects for them to do while they were still here. I couldn't have been happier with their work. read more

renzo took it upon himself to reschedule come and look at the job. I was very impressed with his proactive approach and have high hopes for him to work on our project. I will update my review again after work it done. read more

Renzo and his team are exceptional on every level. They transformed our whole yard, combining expertise, professionalism, flexibility, integrity, attention to detail, and extraordinary customer service. Our project was finished just in the nick of time to host a series of wedding events, so the stakes were high. Thanks to Renzo, the results exceeded what we had hoped. One of the best contractors we've ever worked with. We recommend Renzo without hesitation! 1. Expertise: Renzo's expertise shone for bringing together all aspects of our project which included a new brick patio, custom pergola with bench swings, arbors, all new plants and irrigation, lawn, custom lighting, gate, fountain, planters, vegetable garden, etc. His crew is competent, each with their area of specialty. Two months after installation, everything looks great--even better than we had hoped! 2. Professionalism: Renzo executed on a detailed quote and plan. He was fully available to consult in person, by phone or via email before, during, and after the project. He and his same team arrived promptly every day and worked, as needed, extra hours to complete the project on time. His crew was efficient, hard-working, neat, respectful. 3. Flexibility: When we wanted to significantly amend the landscape design, Renzo's cheerfully said, "No problem." Along the way, he also suggested changes--some that improved the look, some that reduced the potential additional cost. He was a great collaborator, problem-solver, and supporter for achieving our vision. 4. Integrity: Renzo and his team exude pride about the work that they do. They are honest. They do not cut corners. 5. Attention to detail: Renzo and team helped make every detail picture perfect. And then a few weeks after the project was done, they came back to make some small adjustments on the lighting and the irrigation to get it just right. 6. Customer Service: It was a complete pleasure to work with Renzo. He and his team volunteered many times to go the second mile. Everyone who comes to our home now loves to spend time in our garden. Worth every penny--a great value for the positive experience and exceptional results. read more

Total Landscape just converted almost the entire yard from an aging drip system to a combination of underground pipes and drippers to fend of the squirrels who love chewing on the drip tubing. The challenge, of course, was to do the installation amongst established plantings without destroying them. I talked with 5 (!) other contractors before I found Renzo. 4 were afraid of the job and the last one provided a sky-high quote. Renzo carefully listened to the requirements and was very cautious about setting clear expectations for both sides. He and his team were on time every day, got the job done faster than he said they would, and left everything meticulously hosed off and clean. 150+ droppers later, the existing plants are just about perfect, although yards and yards of trenches have been dug. I wish every contractor were half as careful and quality-oriented. read more

We had been thinking about re-landscaping our backyard for many years. Finally found time to do it. We chose Renzo because of good communication and competitive quote. During the two week project, we had to make some changes, e.g. to avoid cutting roots of the big tree in the outside common area. Renzo was flexible and provided suggestions for the design changes. The project lasted a little longer than planned. In the end the backyard looked better than we had expected. read more

We just finished a project with Total Landscape. Loved working with Renzo and his team - very professional, always on time, reasonably priced, and overall a pleasure to work with. Renzo had some good suggestions about the design we had in mind and how to improve it considering the materials we like. I would absolutely recommend this team to anybody. The project we did included total demolition, hardscape, and landscape or our front and back yard. read more

Renzo and his crew of Total Landscape implemented a major landscaping project on our property. Project involved grading, soil prep, new irrigation systems, hardscaping (concrete pathway, patio pavers, etc), planting, low voltage lighting and a new lawn. They completed the project right on schedule and the quality of the work was outstanding! Renzo is very knowledgeable, accessible and pleasant to work with. They continue to maintain our yard and are very detail oriented. I highly recommend Renzo Rivera/Total Landscape for your landscaping projects or maintenance! read more

We had our backyard completely redone and I had interviewed with about 4-5 different landscape contractors. Renzo was very quick to respond, straightforward, candid with his feedback and options. He asked us to visit different stores to get a feel of how things will look and was very patient in directing us and working with us. His work was completed as planned to the dot. Renzo's crew finished the work in time, with all clean ups per the commitments. We had trouble with a few plants 3 months down the road and called Renzo. Renzo came and replaced them. Highly recommend him if you are looking for a reliable , customer oriented contractor who would complete on time and provide a great follow up support . read more

Renzo, along with his brother Victor and the rest of his team, are the only people we trust to work in our yard. Period. Unlike most contractors, Renzo is a pleasure to work with - he's polite, his prices are competitive and fair, he and his crew are always on time, their work is immaculate and it's always done right the first time around. For the past two years, Renzo has been working with us to transform our yard from the eyesore it was when we purchased our home to the jewel that it is today! At the start of our project, we interviewed six different contractors and Renzo was the only one who showed up on time, was willing to work in phases (as our budget would allow) and take on jobs that others deemed "too small." He also didn't try to talk us into expanding the scope of our project - something we appreciate and respect. All in all - he was a breath of fresh air. We're so grateful our neighbor recommended him! To date, Renzo and his crew have installed a perimeter drain system (4" solid and perforated PVC pipe), a concrete walkway and utility area, retaining walls, an irrigation main line and drip system, a custom designed, exposed aggregate concrete front landing and steps, custom redwood fences and gates, native shrubs, hedges and a flagstone walkway. Equally as impressive - all of this work was completed on time and within budget. Much of Renzo's work at our house has involved carefully matching new materials to existing - and the result has been virtually seamless! Several projects also required creative solutions; Renzo was the only contractor willing to think outside the box. His flexibility and excellent workmanship have helped us transform our home from an ugly duckling to one that has earned a spot in a magazine spread! read more

Renzo is so hands on, listens so well, almost always on-site supervising, very knowledgeable, it is a complete pleasure working with him. He finished a four week project two days earlier than scheduled. The project included replacement fencing, multiple gates, grading, new landscaping with concrete, flowers, irrigation, and specialty lighting. They picked up the stones and other material for free, It all worked smoothly. The quote was slightly higher than the competitors' quotes, but I am very happy I choose Total Landscape for the great job they did. read more

We found Renzo and his company Total Landscape on Yelp and his solid five star rating prompted me to contact him for a quote. The first thing that impressed me was his responsiveness to emails. He came by to look at the job (re-doing the existing flagstone walkway) and gave us a quote, which we thought was fair. The work started last week and I am very happy with the workmanship and the way it turned out. I could see the attention the workmen paid to the job, and the way they spent time to make sure the stones fitted just right. I look forward to working with Renzo and his team for future projects. read more

Renzo and his team did an an amazing job recreating our back yard. He helped us design and create a brand new beautiful back yard from a complete mess. He is extremely practical, straight-forward, honest, and dependable. I am amazed at how great it came out. The flagstone patio turned out much better than I imagined and were in shock how great it came out. We never got nickel and dimed, and the job came in for exact amount quoted. Highly recommended! read more

Renzo and his crew did a total demo of our patio, installed pavers and a large redwood gazebo, a separate pergola, and a new lawn. We also asked him to replace a section of fence and gate, and that was done immediately. Excellent and prompt service at a reasonable price. We highly recommend. read more

Renzo and his crew did an excellent job. We needed to have a bocce ball court removed and imitation grass installed in the back yard, with a travertine border to match the other side of the yard. A few days into the project we asked him about some drainage concerns we had from our previous landscapers. He analyzed the system and showed me where the issues were. Then he was able to fix all of the drainage, sloping away from the house and most likely saving us from lots of water damage in the future. He cleaned out the current pipes and changed the covers making them much more child proof. He also added a pipe to the side of the house creating an additional place for the water to flow from. It seems that the previous landscapers had connected some pipes to each other and then had no outlets at all creating backflow and a lot of anxiety for us as we watched water pool around the house. His estimates were reasonable, and the work was beautifully done. He also had a port a potty put in the front near the street and provided bottled water for his workers. I mention this because I think it means that he cares about the people who work for him. We have had other landscaping work where we were told that the workers would just have to go to a gas station when they had to go to the bathroom (this from a project that took 6 weeks of full time work). I would use him again in a heartbeat and appreciate his integrity, honesty and skill. read more

We highly recommend Total Landscape. Renzo came to meet with us personally and walked through the project. We were impressed with his experience, practical sense, and problem-solving ability. The proposal from him was reasonable and competitive. We had to wait two months to start the project because he had a full plate, but Renzo started on October 1 just as he indicated. Everyday he was there to communicate with us through every aspect of the project, and direct his workers. Every time there was a problem to solve, Renzo's attitude was "not a problem" as he recommended practical and effective steps. He coordinated with us to minimize disruptions to our daily activities. We added some things not in the original plan or proposal and he quoted us reasonable prices. He is also a good business person in how he takes care of paperwork, receipts for purchases and deposits of our payment checks. The results were beautiful, easy to care for, and working well for us. And he completed it several days ahead of schedule. I have enthusiastically recommended him to all of my neighbors. read more

Renzo and his crew did a fantastic job laying tile on my front porch and installing ledge stone on pillars in front of my house. They were careful and redid some of the tile work at the beginning because Renzo wasn't happy with it. They cleaned up everyday and did a bunch of little extra stuff just because I asked. They were easy to talk to did really nice work. Renzo is very business like and organized and his guys always showed up on time and worked all day. I am super happy with the job. read more

I highly recommend Renzo if you are looking for a landscape contractor. I met with four different landscape contractors who had great reviews on Yelp. Renzo was the only one I trusted: he answered all of my questions, got back to me quickly, calmly explained everything, and didn't pressure us into signing with him. Best of all, his quote was the most reasonable. He and his crew are professional and efficient. If anything came up, he contacted us immediately. In addition, if we had any questions, he returned emails or phone calls Asap. He finished on time (would have been ahead of schedule if we didn't have a rain day in May!). He and his crew completed the landscape plans as drawn by a landscape architect. I told Renzo we would be happy to be a reference for him. If you need to talk to us, he has our information. read more