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.

These guys are real pros. From quote through installation…read morewas very efficient and professional. I am a meticulous (fussy) person and they met all my expectations. they took the time to do everything perfectly from seams, to edges, to tucking and tacking. they were recommended by a friend who also used them and were very satisfied. I can wholeheartedly recommend JG Turf.

We have used Juan's Landscaping before in the past and I've been super happy with the results. Juan…read moreis the nicest guy, and provides a great value for an excellent job. He came over within a day to give me a quote. It was less than I thought it would be. He and his team worked so hard and did such an amazing job. I couldn't be happier. I am posting some pictures so everyone can see how thorough they are. I would highly recommend them!

Juan did a pretty good sized landscaping project for me. He planted appx #20 5-gallon Cape…read morehoneysuckle plants on both sides of my yard in the beds. The pictures really do not do his work justice. The goal was to cover the fence to provide privacy and to have something pretty to look at. Everything looks beautiful and his price was quite good compared to some other quotes I received here on Yelp. He was able to complete the work quickly and left everything neat and tidy. I will be calling him for future projects. Thank you, Juan!

We had Rain Water Systems install a French drain and sump pump at our 78-year-old home after…read moredealing with water intrusion in the basement. Albert Barlow went above and beyond. While he was here, he noticed some pretty serious code violations with a recently installed water heater as well as issues with the electrical panel, things I never would have caught on my own. It's so rare these days to find a contractor who genuinely cares and doesn't just cut corners or do the bare minimum. What impressed me most is that he took the time to send me a very detailed punch list of things that needed attention around the house, purely out of concern for our safety. He had absolutely nothing to gain from doing that. Honestly, it restored my faith that there ARE still honest contractors out there. Because of his generosity and attention to detail, he may very well have helped us avoid some serious safety issues down the line. I was even able to call back the plumber who installed the water heater and will have them come fix the violations free of charge. If you have an older home and especially if you need drainage work done, I strongly recommend getting Albert out there. You may be as lucky as we were and have him catch something important before it becomes a major problem. He also gets in there and at times and works right alongside his crew instead of just supervising from a distance. They worked fast, kept us informed throughout the process, and had a solid team of guys there getting the job done efficiently. Overall, a really excellent experience. TEN STARS!

We had a great experience with Albert from Rain Water Systems. He was extremely knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. We were in escrow on a house and found water intrusion during our initial inspection. Alex was very detailed in reviewing the issues with me, providing solutions and helping me prioritize them as well. His visit to the site felt like a second inspection as he noted other concerns with the property and offered helpful suggestions based on his decades of experience. He mentioned he will be offering home inspection services and I would certainly recommend him for this. He is very knowledgeable, a clear communication, and prioritized the health of the house. We will be working with his company on the drainage repair needed at this house when escrow closes.

Sunny Builders completely transformed our front yard from a high maintenance, high water…read moreconsumption yard to an absolute drought tolerant, dream garden space. From concept design thru implementation to completion it all came together beautifully. The attention to detail of plant location, irrigation & drainage needs was far more than I expected. The crew arrived right on time every single day, worked incredibly hard, and treated our property with total respect. They even cleaned up the work area completely before leaving each night. The entire project was completed on time & on budget. We could not be happier and give them our highest recommendation!

We hired this company for a custom fence, and while the initial build had some issues the way they…read morehandled the issue completely changed my impression. After I contacted the owner and spoke with Sharon, they took full responsibility and redid the entire fence from the ground up. The new build is exactly what we were hoping for: high-quality materials, solid craftsmanship, and a beautiful finished product that really elevates our property. Custom work doesn't always go perfectly the first time, but what matters is how a company responds--and they absolutely stood behind their work and made it right. That level of integrity and follow-through is hard to find. I would confidently recommend them based on the final result and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

After finally admitting defeat in our battle with gophers, we decided it was time to replace the…read moresod in our backyard, add gopher wire underneath, and install artificial turf around our pool. We interviewed three companies and ultimately chose Villanuevas Landscape for two main reasons. First, the owner, Andres, personally came to our home to assess the scope of the project and address our questions about adding gopher wire under the sod to mitigate the gopher issue. Second, his pricing was very reasonable compared to the other estimates we received. The entire project was completed in just two days. Andres actively managed the project from start to finish, and his crew worked efficiently while paying close attention to detail. They were respectful of our property throughout the process and made sure the work area was clean at the end of each day. We couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend Villanuevas Landscape to anyone looking for quality landscaping work. We'll definitely be using them again for future projects!

I've used Villanuevas Landscape for multiple properties. Andres is always professional, reliable…read moreand provides a great service for a competitive price. I highly recommend them for any landscaping or irrigation maintenance and repairs.

Agui's Concrete made our multi unit foundation project smooth from start to finish. They provided a…read moreclear, detailed estimate with a full price breakdown, and although their price wasn't the lowest, they clearly showed why it was justified. Daniel kept us updated at every stage while coordinating seamlessly with the framer. Ricardo was hands on with the crew, and I even saw both him and Daniel handle the inspector answering every question confidently and passing on the first try. Professional, reliable, and committed to quality highly recommend.

Very efficient and reasonable pricing. Was not an easy job. Very good communicationread more

After I submitted pictures and my La Mesa Address on YELP, asking for a gardener I had the…read morefollowing conversation with Duy Tran from Johnny's Landscape and maintenance. Malcolm, Thank you for reaching out to Johnny's for your landscaping needs. Are you looking for a quote for a one time clean up or a one time clean up and recurring maintenance service? regards, Duy Tran This was my reply: Due Tran, There is no clean up needed. The house has been maintained by my regular gardener but he is retiring. I need a regular recurring service. Malcolm Jarvis This was his reply: Malcolm, We can provide bi-weekly landscape maintenance services for this property for $65 per visit. Please let me know if you'd like to proceed with scheduling the services by providing your full name, email address, and service address. I will send over a proposal for your review and signature. Thank you, Duy Tran This was my reply: Duy, There is very little maintenance required and I am looking for once a month at a reasonable price. Malcolm This was his reply: We can provide once every 4 week service at your property for $95 per visit. This was my reply: Duy, Thank you for getting back to me and working with me. I would like you to visit the property so we can discuss what you will do once every 4 weeks for $95 per. I am available to meet tomorrow, Wednesday, anytime from 10:30 - 1:00, Thursday from 8:00 - 2:00 and Friday 8:00 - 11:00 and 1:30 - 5:00. This was his reply: Malcolm - I just reviewed my routes and my La Mesa routes are completely full with a wait list. I wish you the best of luck on your search for a landscaper. My Thought: If this doesn't sound fishy to you I don't know what would!! I would not trust this guy and I DEFINITELY would not give him any money upfront.

My partner reached out to Johnny's for an estimate on weed removal on a Tuesday, we have a small…read moreback and front yard. She received a quote and sent me the phone # to schedule since she was busy at work. I reached out, sent photos, and awaited a response. The person I was texting asked if we were looking for reoccurring service or the one time weed removal when I replied requesting just one time service I didn't hear back. I texted again requesting an estimate, no response. Texted again the next day on Wednesday and they finally requested my information. I sent my info, received an email to sign an estimate agreement and after signing and sending it right back I received no response. I texted back that we would be going with a different service who was able to schedule us in. I'm usually really patient but the lack of communication is what bothered me. They were quick to reach back out after sending initial photos but after I opted for a one time service instead of reoccurring services is when I stopped hearing back so quickly. No shade at all if a business doesn't want to offer their services or prefers bigger projects but I would have appreciated better transparency and communication. I'm sure others have had more positive experiences but for me personally I wouldn't recommend this business. I believe in treating every customer with the same respect and willingness to communicate regardless of project size.

I want thank Greg for coming out and helping me plan out my backyard. He was able to give me ideas…read morethat I didn't even think about. I also want to thank Eric and his team for the hard work they put into my yard, it really paid off. I definitely believe I got my money's worth. I went for Sod instead of turf, it was my preference for my back yard and I believe it was a great choice! Definitely would call again!

We recently contracted Rock N Block to remove planters for pavers, move a gas line and build a…read morebarbecue outdoor counter. Aaron was our sales contact, and he answered all my questions before I signed which made us feel good about using them and had some good suggestions. Their model of doing whatever we need and mixing with what other contractors we use is great; we for example purchased a quartzite slab for the kitchen and Rock N Block did the rest. The prices were very reasonable as well, and looking at the end product I think it was a great deal. The rest of the team, Alexis and Jose, did a great job keeping us updated and keeping our property clean. I'm not sure who the guys were that did the counter build, I think it was someone and his two adult kids, but they did an incredible job and it seemed like they took the time to do quality work. The rest of the project ran into some difficulty with the electrical hookup and gas move, but Jose still got the work done on time and worked well with our countertop fabricator to coordinate what they needed and when to install Overall went really well and would recommend them for any sort of hardscape project.

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!

Travis did an excellent job on my yard! I was nervous and didn't have everything quite planned out…read more He helped me with what would work best and incorporated requests that I had like cactuses and boulders. He did extra things for me like repairs from a previous companies bad job. He has always been available after to come check on things and fix any issues. I had several quotes and Travis price was fair. I didn't mind that he didn't have a big team is probably what can keep costs down. But he showed up and had helpers when he needed to. I was very happy with the results and it's been awesome watching everything growing in. I'll attach some current pictures. I would highly recommend Travis to anyone looking for a yard remodel.

Travis has great instincts and did a great job with our front yard remodel. His suggestions were…read morealways spot on. And he is a talented stone worker for decks and hardscape.