I don't want to leave negative reviews because I understand everyone is working hard to make a living, but this was the first time I had to stop a contractor after 1.5 days because I was stressed and concerned about the way the work was progressing. I wanted my backyard demoed to install draining and concrete to make it low maintenance and fix draining issues during heavy rains. I felt the materials purchased didn't look right and were also different from what other contractor bids mentioned the material they would use. I even consulted AI and other forums online to make sure my intuition wasn't off. Either way, I don't think these materials purchased were the issue because if I am working with a good contractor, they would be able to either adjust to my request in a respectful manner or explain their approach rather than gaslighting me. First, Tran purchased triple wall HDPE pipes for a very long run for the draining (20+ feet). I assumed we'd be using PVC pipes and that was also the recommendation from most as PVC is more durable and less prone to bellying during the installation process. If issues arise, it's also a better material to snake through rather than triple wall HDPE as it is smoother and more durable. When I asked if the triple wall HDPE pipe could be returned and to use PCV instead, Tran responded as if I were crazy and mentioned the PVC pipe is not for outdoor use. I was taken aback and wasn't sure how to respond to this, I've only seen copper or plastic piping used for my indoor plumbing and there was PVC piping used outside we can see right in front of us as we were talking. Second, it's best not to use 90 degree elbow for my situation, and it's better to use 45 degree elbow to avoid clogging. If you've gone through elementary school, then clearly you can tell the elbow purchased is 90 degrees. I asked Tran if he could use 45, and he responded "These are all 45, you can take this to home depot and check." The elbow clearly looked 90 degrees, so I had to go out to home depot myself, take a picture of the clear difference between the 90 degree elbow he had purchased vs the obvious 45 degree elbow at the store, then he responded, "Ok, let me get the new elbow." This is the second instance of gaslighting that made me feel confused and concerned to trust this contractor to continue work. Third, because the draining was going to be installed underneath concrete, this means it will be challenging to unclog or check for issues if something went wrong in the future. I asked about this and wanted to communicate my desire to install some sort of drain cleanout, but I was cut off and Tran simply stated "I've done this so many times" and never answered my question properly. I felt taken advantage of and disrespected with the gaslighting while working with this contractor. I am spending a lot of money and this is a huge job that needs to be done correctly, as trying to fix plumbing underneath concrete isn't the same as fixing plumbing underneath an indoor sink. The fact that an elbow could not even be purchased properly was the last straw and I did not feel comfortable moving forward. I give 2 stars for showing up each day and working hard to demo the backyard as there was a lot of weeded grass and plants that needed to be removed. read more

Tran's Landscaping - Can't believe I had to make a trip to home depot to prove the clear difference between 45 vs 90 degree elbows - Landscaping Near Me

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Best Landscaping Award! Mr. Tran was recommended to me by Yelp. Yelp stood by his work and I see why. He does exceptional work at very reasonable prices. He's professional and on time. He ensures you understand the entire process and cleans up when done. So, I would highly recommend his business for small or big jobs. read more

I have called on Mr. Tran multiple times over the years for a large variety of yard work. He is great at all the things he has done for us, including some nasty drainage work! He always sets a reasonable price and is really great to work with. Very friendly and professional, and does exceptional work. read more

Mr. Tran was prompt and stopped by for an onsite visit. I needed my old sprinklers replaced and all the PVC pipes as well. Provided an estimate for all the work to be done. The price was fair and he could start the following day. I had six sprinklers replaced for my lawn and then extended the PVC piping to my new section of lawy and added three more sprinklers. Mr. Tran removed the old thin wall PVC which was about 22 years old and installed new thick walled schedule 40. I also had a water valve replaced which was controlled by a timer. The dug up sod was put back in place and the lawn was looking great in a few days. No problems with any leaks, the direction of the sprinkler spray is all correct, and after several months, everything still works perfectly. read more

We shopped around for estimates to redo our driveway in brick, and Tran was 15%-20% cheaper than most. When you go with a low estimate it's easy to worry that you'll be getting subpar quality, but I couldn't be happier with our new driveway. I'm giving 4 stars and not 5 because of some minor items that didn't really affect the end product. There was a little difficulty in communication throughout the job, which made me nervous as I wasn't always sure if we were on the same page. He quoted me one price and when he came back to start he said a higher price. Granted it was weeks later and we had only one verbal conversation, so while my instinct was to think he was trying to pull a bait and switch, he quickly and happily agreed to the lower price. Lastly, they said they take all kinds of payment but in the end wanted cash only and reluctantly took a check. Those are all minor quibbles, which I'm sharing for full transparency. Like I said, I'm extremely happy with the final product. In fact, we had said we wanted a herringbone pattern, which I assumed would be at a right angle. He laid out a third of the driveway in an offset angle, got me to come out and take a look because he thought I might like it better, and he was totally right. I will call him again in the future. read more

Tran's Landscaping - Before: two busted cement runners with a tree root uprooting them a good 6" near the garage - Landscaping Near Me

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Tran's Landscaping definitely deserves 5 stars rating for their professionalism, reliability, attention to details. After a few bad experiences with other contractor, i was so paranoid and super cautious with hiring the next contractor. Have to be honest that I was a little skeptical with Tran's Landscaping at first because he only has 1 review on Yelp. But I'm so so so glad I went through with having Tran's Landscaping to do the cement for my front yard. Tran is punctual, professional, and very attentive to details!! I'm so happy with his work. He shows up on time every day to work on the project, and before he leave for the day, he always updated us on what have been done and what will be done next. You can see the details and dedication that he put into the work. He promised our project would be done in a week and it was done exactly on time! Book Tran's Landscaping and you will be in good hand! read more

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Top notch landscaper! We wanted to level off or backyard and replace some aging tanbark with white rocks. We called around and got quotes for $1800 to $1600 and we had to supply the rocks and material. Mr. Tran showed up, gave us a much much lower quote, and said he would provide all the material and supplies. He showed up around 8:00 am and within 6 hours was complete. Highly recommend him, very professional. Our backyard turn out just like we wanted. Thank you Mr. Tran. read more

Tran is very reliable. He knows well his business. He completed our project on time and within the budget.

Hire this man! He is an excellent contractor, very reasonable on price and extremely reliable. He did four things for us: built redwood fence, poured a concrete slab foundation for our office, made foundation for flagstone patio, laid the stone and put pavers and cobblestone in our parking strip. All are excellent and I highly recommend him. read more

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Tran is a reliable, hard working contractor. He's capable of pouring a slab for an office, to laying hardscape pavers, building a redwood fence and laying a flagstone patio. Great service for a reasonable price. I highly recommend his work. Mark Flanagan read more

We needed to redo our back yard. We shopped around and decided to work with Tran's Landscaping. Mr. Tran was very knowledgeable and able to demonstrate well how he can achieve the look I was looking for within our budget. Some of highlights on his works are below; Reliable: He showed up every day even during the excessive heat waves hit the bay area. If he couldn't finish up some work during weekdays, he showed up on Saturday to finish up. He initially mentioned it would take 2-3 weeks and he finished his work in 2 weeks and 1 day. Communication: Throughout the project, he ensured that we are on the same page. Each steps he communicated with me what has been done and the next steps. As we only redo a part of our back yard, he explains the way he adjacent new pavers to our existing structures considering possible future changes we may have with old structures. Customer satisfaction: Throughout the project, I checked with him and asked for certain changes/ clean ups and he made sure those needs are met. Overall, Mr Tran was very pleasant to work with and we are happy with the final look of our back yard. read more