This review is long overdue. We hired Miguel and his company, Creative Turf, to do a backyard…read morehardscape job almost two years ago and could not be happier with how everything went from start to finish. I have hired many contractors over the years, many of them top-notch in their trades. But I have honestly NEVER seen such a gritty, non-stop, hard-working group of guys in my life. Their work ethic was the best I have ever seen. Our yard was decent prior to hiring them (when it was cleaned up), but it had areas with a lot of dirt and gravel, and the grass required heavy maintenance for a smaller yard. We also had a lot of insects like flies and small bugs that lived in the grass, so spending time outside was usually brief. We wanted to get rid of our natural grass, the original concrete patio, an old hot tub pad, and the gravel-covered dirt areas to update everything. The list of things we wanted included: Complete Demo: They removed more than 12 inches of dirt so we could change the pitch of the yard for better drainage. Concrete Work: Digging and pouring concrete footings for a future patio cover. Electrical Prep: Installing conduit sleeves with mule tape for future electrical boxes around the yard and stub-outs for the BBQ area. Wiring: Running low-voltage and speaker wire to all the planter beds. Irrigation: Installing an entirely new irrigation system. Hardscape & Turf: Installing a paver system, building planter beds, and laying turf. We had a few different contractors bid on the job. One of them was a 4-hour marathon that felt like a high-pressure timeshare pitch; another had a reasonable price but an open-ended contract, which was obviously a way to add additional upcharges. Then came Miguel. He was laid back, made us feel at ease, and was incredibly knowledgeable. He helped us come up with sensible design ideas, and his estimate was highly detailed, showing the costs for all phases of the project. He also agreed that there wouldn't be any surprise charges unless we decided to change aspects of the project along the way. On the first day, a small army of guys showed up to start the demo, and we could tell right away they were hard workers. The demo took a couple of extra days because there were way more palm roots than expected, plus buried concrete pathways and old fence-post footings from years ago that we didn't even know existed. But every day, from 7 AM until 5 PM in the heat, these guys were busting concrete with sledgehammers, jackhammering, digging, and hauling out material--all without taking more than a lunch break and a couple of quick drink breaks. We didn't have good access, so they had to do all the demo with hand tools and remove everything manually with wheelbarrows. A lot of the turf installations we had seen prior to hiring Miguel were done in a way where you could see seams or dips. The turf Creative Turf installed looks amazing; you can't see any seams or drain covers, even though we know exactly where they are. After almost two years of wear and tear with a large dog and our family trampling it, it is still holding up great. Our grandson loves running around and lying on it. The pavers were cut with precision, and you can tell they spent a lot of time getting every joint and curve just right. The planter beds turned out beautifully and have given us several new seating areas. One thing I was a little nervous about was how well the drastic change in pitch to our yard would handle runoff and drainage after a big rain. It hasn't rained much since the job was completed, but it has rained hard a couple of times, and the drainage system they built worked perfectly. It gets rid of more water than before, with absolutely no ponding anywhere like we used to get. Now we spend more time in our backyard than we ever have. There are practically no insects, and when I'm outside relaxing, I'm not staring at yard work that needs to be done. Needless to say, we highly recommend Miguel and Creative Turf, and we will absolutely hire him again when we are ready to do our front yard. P.S. We used Synlawn's Pet and Play turf for our project. Even prior to hiring Miguel, April at Synlawn mentioned he was an amazing contractor to work with. She was exactly right!

Miguel and his team did a great job. We've used them several times now - very efficient and high…read morequality. Would strongly recommend for any outdoor work. Thank you!

They promise the world when they are selling and deliver the bare minimum once the job starts. Don…read morethe sale guy promises to be by your side the entire way, and address all issues, but when you need him, he sends you to the owner Chris, who could care less about your satisfaction. I made several compliants, and Chris never called back after any of the so-called fixes. They just hope you don't call with complaints, and don't follow up after the work is complete. Don calls me the second the crew walks off the job, and says the job is complete, and asks for full payment, which I made the mistake of doing... Since that point, Don could care less and not of any help at all.

There are so so so many turf companies. We chose Omega Turf because they are local to us. We read…read morethe reviews, and we agree with them completely. Chris is great; he answers questions; he responds quickly; he addressed our million questions; when we were unsure of something, the team came back out. We got a bunch of quotes and this was by far the best product and work for the price. If you want a company and an owner who genuinely cares for the yards of our community, then this is the company!!!

Highly recommend! That could be the end of this review! But read on to find out why…read more We initially worked with a landscape architect. We liked the ideas the architect offered but not the cost as quoted by the contractor the architect referred us to. So we decided to contract our own specialists - act as our own general contractor. SD Paverscapes was one of three paver contractors we contacted. Luis was quick to respond and listened to our ideas. He provided us with a plan we loved and a price we could handle. The installation crew was absolutely first rate. It was a pleasure to watch craftsmen apply their skills! The result is fabulous! Honestly, it turned out better than we had imagined! As with ALL contractors, you - as the client - need to always be communicating with Luis. We made slight modifications to our original plan as the work progressed, but they all were fine because we were in constant dialog with Luis.

Luis and his team were so great from the initial estimate to the final cleanup of our front yard…read morelandscaping project. He was extremely responsive during the entire process, great about adding his input and suggestions as needed, and very patient with us as we went back and forth on all the details. His crew were all very respectful of our property and questions, tidying up at the end of each work day. The final product is beautiful and exactly what we wanted for our growing family. No regrets going with Luis and will not hesitate to reach out to him when we want to start our next big landscaping project. Also a bonus that his estimate was much more reasonable than other companies we contacted.

After searching for a contractor that was reliable and reasonably priced, we came across Cal South…read more Mike and his team built our retaining wall exactly how we envisioned it back in 2024. We then hired them to completely demo and remodel our front and back yard a year later. We provided the plan and Mike added some ideas through his experience to make our vision come to life. He stayed flexible during the whole process and maintained communication so we were always in the loop! Mike prides himself on the quality of his work and it shows. Work completed by CalSouth: - complete demo - retaining wall - all form work and concrete pours - dg, rock, flagstone, sod, and mulch install - installed post for sail shades - planted plants we provided - irrigation for our lawn and raised beds We would recommend CalSouth to anyone that has landscaping needs!

Michael came out to assess a diseased tree we needed removed. He was super friendly, gave me a very…read morecompetitive price, and was able to get us on the schedule 3 days later. His team was professional and left the yard spotless. I chose Cal South because it was family owned and they do it all from landscapes to hardscape, and we will definitely use them for all our future outdoor needs!

A year ago we moved into our home, and from day one, my biggest goal was to completely transform…read moreour backyard by replacing the grass with turf. We met with four different companies and received quotes from each, but we either weren't confident in their work or just didn't feel they were the right fit until we met with JG Lawns. Craig came out to provide a free estimate and was brutally honest LOL. He never tried to oversell us or promise things that weren't realistic.  His personality and knowledge earned our trust, and combined with fair pricing, made our final decision to move forward with this company. Our project was originally expected to take about a week, but due to issues with choosing pavements and the paving company shipping the wrong materials, it ended up taking about a month. Even with the unexpected delay, Eric and Jesus (his dad) were fantastic throughout the entire process. They kept us updated every step of the way, explained any changes, and always made sure we were comfortable with the plan before moving forward. Their crew worked incredibly hard every single day. They treated our home with respect, paid attention to every detail, and always cleaned up before leaving for the day. Their pride in their work definitely shows in the finished product. We couldn't be happier with how our backyard turned out. It exceeded our expectations and has completely transformed our outdoor space. We would definitely recommend this company to anybody seeking turf and redo their yard. We are so glad we chose them.

Eric came out to look at my issue and was able to solve it. I needed a leak fixed and he was able…read moreto determine why my sprinklers weren't performing. Best money I event spent on a diagnostic.

Mike and his team were friendly, professional, and very easy to work with. They did great work at a…read morecompetitive price. They removed several dilapidated palm trees along with our lawn and replaced them with a beautiful, low-maintenance xeriscape. We had a general plan in mind, but Mike and his team provided the expertise and attention to detail that brought everything together. The end result looks fantastic, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Highly recommended!

We recently hired Classic Landscape & Horticulture to do our front yard and they did a fantastic…read morejob. From start to finish, Mike's team was pleasant, polite, and professional. Mike made himself present during the duration of the project and even after. He was thorough and made us involved in choosing the plants and gravel. I really appreciate the level of commitment he gave to our project. My husband and I are so happy with our yard! They installed drip irrigation to all our plants, was involved in digging large holes for our cactuses, and planting those prickly cactuses. We couldn't be more happy with our California Zen Garden. It's perfect and I couldn't ask for more. Please hire Mike and his team! They are a family owned business based in El Cajon and they are super awesome and very nice. I really enjoyed spending time with Mike and getting to know his values. Yes, Classic Landscape & Horticulture might not be the cheapest landscaper in town but they are the best! I appreciate Mike's insights regarding horticulture and landscape especially when he told me he had a horticulture degree from OSU. Now, that's dedication to the craft. Loved seeing the passion from Mike and his family. They definitely have secured a long term customer. They did an amazing job and my husband & I are very happy.

After receiving multiple quotes (and dealing with some very pushy salespeople!) we easily and…read morequickly settled on Gorilla Turf & Hardscape. The quote was straightforward, easy to understand and exactly what we wanted. Julia is the nicest person I've ever met and Anthony showed up on day one of our project. We had 1,500 square feet of yard demoed, turfed and hardscaped. They took our junky backyard that we inherited from the previous owners and turn it into something we absolutely love. They poured concrete (where our outdoor kitchen will go), laid turf and did a super cute walkway from the back to the side yard. They extended our drip line so I could plant on the back and opposite side yard. They guided us the whole way, from gopher wire, to rocks, to weed barrier. The best part is, they did it in 6 days from beginning to end. Their team worked so hard and diligently and we couldn't be happier. We will have them again once we do our front yard! Highly recommend the team at Gorilla Turf & Hardscape.

Extremely transparent in communication and services with UNBEATABLE PRICING!!!…read more Anthony is not a grubby salesman who tries to sell you on things you don't need. He tells you how it is & is very matter of fact. We didn't get pressured into buying unnecessary items at all-- Just things we actually needed. His team did an incredible job with flawless installation in a faster timeframe than initially expected. Very friendly and efficient! My kids absolutely love the new turf & so does our dog! Thank you so much Anthony & the Gorilla Turf team!!

This was a big project for me......my old yard was not a place I wanted to be! Now I have a…read morebeautiful resort yard! Gabino and his crew were wonderful to work with. Any concerns I had during the project were promptly dealt with. Gabino's crew did my new patio and walkways including laying beautiful stone, new front stairs, moved a retaining wall along my driveway, poured a new driveway, installed artificial turf......along with all that goes along with all that. I love the work they did.

I have worked with Gabino on multiple projects... a hot tub pad, a tile patio, artificial turf…read more His prices are always competitive and his work is great. He goes above and beyond what we agree on to make sure everything is perfect, adding extras that others would charge a lot for. His team does high quality work and work quickly. Highly recommended!