I did not have a pleasant experience. Neighbors walk by and comment, "The yard looks beautiful. The…read morecontractor did a good job." I am writing this review because the casual observer does not know the struggle. The people who stop and ask for my thoughts, I respond by saying on a scale with craftsmen on one end and laborer on the other, I rate them closer to the laborer end. The contractor said he has in-house 3 teams. I got the C team. Their inexperience showed. I understand the best way to gain experience is to be hands on. But to learn, supervision and mentoring are needed. The supervision was very minimal. The owners were not on site daily. When they did appear, it was mainly to deliver supplies, take away debris, or pickup equipment. Not my job, but I assumed the role of Onsite Superintendent and Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC). If I had not, I am not sure what the project would have ended up looking like. To their credit, if something needed to be corrected or changed, they did it with no resistance. Their motto is "what makes you happy." I say their motto is "we do it nice because we do it twice." Progress was slow. The contract was signed at the beginning of December, and it was completed at the end of March. I was told at the time of the initial site visit it would take 2 weeks to complete. After the contract was signed, there was no communication for over a month. I was left in limbo wondering on the start date. Would it be before Christmas? After Christmas? Before the New Year? After New Year? Start was not until mid-January. There were many days where no work was being done. In my opinion, a month's delay could be attributed to the holidays and weather. Overall, communication was poor during construction. Days and weeks would go by with no update leaving me to wonder if they were even coming back. In the beginning, communication was adequate. But as time went by, it felt like my project was no longer a priority. To date, I have not heard from them. There has been no project completion follow up. Examples of my frustration: Gutter Downspout - They attached an underground drainage pipe to the end without cutting the angled outlet off. This made the pipe protrude out to such a degree it was a trip hazard. I brought this to the contractor's attention, and he agreed. He even provided me with a picture on his phone saying, "this is how it should be done." The sad part was the job he showed me was also performed by the same work crew on my project. They should have known better. They corrected the error with a fitting I provided, but it was sloppy work. The fitting was not straight and too low to the ground. I ended up redoing it. I connected a 2nd downspout to save myself from further disappointment. This would be a common theme during the project, doing things myself. My neighbors would see me in the yard and ask, "isn't the contractor supposed to do that?" Front Entrance Joint Sanding - The front entrance originally consisted of a concrete pad. Instead of removing the concrete pad, they laid the pavers directly on top. Ever seen a vibrator vibrating pavers laid directly on concrete? It is not a pretty sight. Those pavers were jumping! Many pavers were damaged. I was so shocked and angry; I had to lock myself in the house after witnessing the carnage. What really made me mad was prior to this incident, I spent time replacing chipped pavers they had laid with nicer looking ones. But in short order, all that was undone. They fixed the damage, but the replacement pavers they used were the ones I had previously rejected. Later, I went back through the unused pavers to pick the better-looking ones, and had the contractor redo it. Side Gate and Gravel Path - Last day of work, what could go wrong? Well, they removed and repositioned my side gate. When I realized what they were doing, I was LIVID. It was unnecessary. They should have removed the earth a few inches and backfilled with gravel to the former finished elevation. But no, they placed the gravel on top of the existing ground and decided to move the gate higher to clear the gravel path. When the weather moved in during the night, I could hear the gate banging from my bedroom. In the morning, I inspected their work. A snapped bolt, improperly installed latch, and a damaged gate stop. Once again, it is up to me to remedy their poor workmanship. To top it off, they used my neighbor's yard to store their materials. These are just some of the struggles I encountered. Did I mention the multiple times they had to pull up and put down pavers at one section? I lost count after 4 times. Plenty more follies occurred. There were many smaller issues. All those small issues add up and become a pattern of ineptitude. To end this review, let me say my dream was to step out my front door, look out at my front yard, and experience joy and happiness. Instead, what I feel is disappointment and anger.

Prem and Kevin did an outstanding job with our front yard driveway. It was a complex project…read morebecause of a steep slope. We tried to do a paper design but then decided to go with the project as it develops real time. We are so happy with the way Prem did the lights and landscaping. Setting up fountain on a steep slope is an engineering marvel and it looks amazing. Prem accommodated our constant incoming requests and provided good value for money. The work spanned more than two months and his crew were there even on Saturdays and days when it was above 100 F super hot days. There was a high degree of planning, coordination and aesthetics involved. Highly recommend them for any paving and landscaping needs as they have skilled staff who works tirelessly.

We had a great experience whith D&I Landscape, who worked on our backyard after some serious water…read moredamage. They quickly scheduled an estimate that was very detailed and the price was very reasonable. They worked on a retaining wall, drainage system, leveling,  decks, and adding cement and mulch. D&I is super organized and easy to communicate with. Right after signing the contract, they established a group chat including the designer, supervisor and project foreman, creating an easy line of communication. They also regularly updated the progress throughout the project and completed the project on time. D&I is very professional and we're very satisfied with the final results!  David K.

Exterior painting of a 3914 sq ft home including the fences around the house and statues.read more

This will be my second review of this company. I just had Pazmany Brothers "refresh" my pavers…read more They started by power washing the area and then filled in with new polymeric sand. After a week or so, I had them seal the pavers on the driveway and my porch. Julian was the one to start and finish this project. He was communicative and kept me up to date on his progress. Always had a smile on his face and displayed a true desire to do a good job. Very pleased with Pazmany Brothers and I'm sure you will be too!

A friend and fellow Los Altan recommended Pazmany Bros to us for a French drain project several…read moreyears ago. Their team did a fantastic job, reasonable expense, worked hard over the course of a week, and we ended up with a drainage system that resolved a major standing water issue we had dealt with during some of the atmospheric rivers. One year later, Frank Robles with Pazmany helped us do a big project in our front yard, where we shrank our large circle driveway, added a fence, gates, and arbor across the front yard, added a lawn, redid all our flowers/plantings, planted several trees, new irrigation, new electrical and lighting, new mulch, added new gravel to the driveway, added a new brick walkway system and patio, and even replaced our century-old main water pipe. The team worked really hard, and Frank in particular is very detail-oriented and cares just as much as us that the project turns out perfect and we're all happy with the outcome - which we are! Frank is also an expert on native California/Bay area/drought-tolerant plants and has great taste. I would highly recommend anyone in Los Altos/the South Bay/Peninsula consider working with Frank and Pazmany for any work you want done on your property, especially if you want the work done right and want someone you can trust. We now have a yard we expect our kids, dogs, neighbors, and everyone else to be able to really enjoy for many years. Thanks Frank and Pazmany team!

We're so happy with how our landscaping project turned out! The transformation is incredible, and…read morethe before-and-after photos really show the difference. The team communicated with us throughout the entire process, listened to our ideas, and was professional and easy to work with. We love our new outdoor space and would definitely recommend them!

Just completed re-doing our front yard with Core Landscaping and are very pleased with the results…read more Chris came out and reviewed our needs, and Marc provided the quote for the work. Chris and team arrived on time, were very thorough, and cleaned up when finished. We made a few changes during the project, and Chris was very accommodating. All in all, great work at a reasonable price, definitely recommend.

Ten Stars! We just completed a major renovation of our…read morebackyard with SouthBay Landscape and Design, and we could not be more pleased. Our new backyard is gorgeous, and the details of our experience tell the story. We worked closely with Danny, the on-site supervisor, who is a top-notch professional. He knows his plants and hardscape, pays attention to every detail, and manages his crew with great efficiency. The crew worked as hard as any I've ever seen, and they did everything--digging out enormous tree roots, setting flagstone for our patio, installing irrigation and lighting, moving boulders--you name it. They showed up every day and even worked several Saturdays to get the job finished on time and before we had to travel. These guys were terrific, and I can't thank them enough for the tremendous effort they put into both the demolition and the complete recreation of our backyard. Marcus, the office manager, was also great to work with. He took us out to select our patio stone, river rock, and boulders, and was patient and generous with his time as we made decisions throughout the project. If you need a concern or question answered quickly, call the office: they respond right away! As we watched the project progress over the weeks, my husband and I often commented to each other on the quality of the work and the care being taken with every part of the job. We are grateful to every one of the men who worked in our yard and deeply appreciate their hard work, skill, and professionalism. I recommend SouthBay Landscape and Design enthusiastically and without reservation. They do top-quality work, and they were a pleasure to have at our home. One additional note: we also used the landscape designer they recommended, Dawn, and she was excellent. We are thrilled with the beautiful backyard they all helped create.

I'd like to give a shout out to Sammy and his helper for their excellent work last week planting…read moreand mulching my front yard as well as checking and adjusting the sprinkler system. Not only did they work tirelessly with stellar results but they are friendly, easy to talk to and downright nice. This is not the first time I've enlisted the help of Southbay Design & Landscaping and once again they did not disappoint. I'd also like to acknowledge Marcus who works in the front office for working with me on the estimating and scheduling of the work. To everyone involved, well done!

We recently had a front yard project completed by Flor Landscaping, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe results. Our tired, 25-year-old lawn and front yard were transformed into a beautiful space we genuinely enjoy. From start to finish, the team was professional, supportive, and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Their hard-working crew and excellent teamwork made the experience smooth and positive. We highly recommend Flor Landscaping and give them five stars!

Exiquio and his team were great! From start to finish they were professional, responsive, and did a…read moregreat job on my landscaping project! Prices were very fair as well. They were super easy to work with, had good recommendations and easily incorporated my ideas into the design. They also cleaned up really well afterwards, which was a such a nice surprise! I would highly recommend Flor Landscaping!

We hired MSGardening to install our yard based on a design we already had! Tony and the team did a…read moregreat job bringing the plan to life, and the quality of work was solid across the board. Pricing was fair, communication was consistent, and they were easy to work with throughout. The project was completed in a timely fashion, which we appreciated. Overall, a smooth, positive experience and we'd definitely work with them again.

Tony was reliable from beginning to end. He was flexible, patient and understanding. His team did…read morea great job on my deck and turf. They do clean work and on time as quoted. They also clean up at the end of each day. The pricing was fair and good quality work. I'm happy with the project and have referred my neighbor to contact Tony.

Eduardo helped me to build a 5 ft high, 75 ft retaining wall in Cupertino and remove swimming pool…read more There are numerous city reviews , not an easy task. My neighbor did exactly the same project, run into regulation problem (permit), and I referred Aravat to help finishing. My neighbor also very satisfied for the final result. Aravat is our first choice and definitely will be yours too.

Hiring a contractor or paving/landscaping company in this case is always a gamble. I've been doing…read moreit for decades, with mixed results. Luckily Aravat met my expectations, and then some. I had a 60 foot by 10 foot old asphalt driveway, and hired them to replace it with pavers. They arrived every day on time, and ended up finishing the job right on time- that alone is important, since we lacked access to our parking and garage during the project. And when they chipped a brick, "Alberto" (project manager?) went out of his way to match the paint and fix it. The quality was superb, and they paid attention to details. Kudos to the team for a job well done. On time, and on budget.