Previously I left a 3 star review that was never posted. I think it odd only 5 star reviews post…read morefor this company, so I am posting again. Artificial grass installation was good. A few jagged edges and not completely to the fence line in some places. I would not recommend anything other than artificial grass with the company. After installation it was clear they know little about patio installation. They said they could do it... but it was crooked, and sand for up to 4 inches between the house and patio in some places and weeds grow all over...after they said there would be no weeds. Do not get a patio with this company. They talk sincerely, but the output is poor.

The service was completed on time and the price was very good. The lawn looks great. We are so…read morehappy!!!

The owner, Bryan, is a true landscape designer. His crew is composed of skilled artisans who…read moreactively teach their craft to the younger crew members. The result was a beautiful transformation of both the front and back yards of my townhouse. After our consultation, Bryan provided beautiful renderings showing the vision for the finished project. I chose flagstone for the backyard, which was the more expensive option, but in my opinion, it was well worth it because of how beautiful it turned out. Bryan and his crew were professional, knowledgeable, and took pride in their work. I'm extremely happy with the finished project and would highly recommend California Concrete.

Vendor Didn't even try to work with budget. Just said find someone else. Could have told us about…read morecheaper options or design

Great service, prompt replies to messages. Zero complaints. Had minor communication issues but…read moreowner made it right and went above/beyond to keep our patronage.

I came here to write about how far this company has fallen in quality and have found a lot of…read morereviews saying the same thing. It's sad really. Ultimately, ACA was once considered the best bang-for-your-buck yard-work service that you paid a little more for than the budget priced guys but got really quality work. Over the last few years, they've increased their prices exponentially and decreased their quality. I recognize the prices of things have gone up in recent years but there's no excuse for the terrible service. I scheduled them for a (over-priced) yard clean-up with 5 yards of mulch. Their office location repeatedly rescheduled it without informing us and I had to hound them to get answers about the availability. Eventually, the person I was speaking with even admitted they had no clue when they'd come out. Terrible communication / management that impacted what day my wife would go into the office that week. The actual work done was sub-par as well. Three folks showed up and made a really poor effort to remove weeds, leaving a ton behind, and then sloppily threw mulch on top of them, scattering it all over my yard as well. What a pain the next time a mowed the lawn! They tore out three completely healthy rosemary bushes that I used on a regular basis and completely mangled a rose bush that was a gift from my wife's grandfather before he passed away. The edging was poor and sloppy and they didn't ask anything of us. Ultimately, they got the job done and they did it on a short timeline because of rain last week having pushed the date and that's the primary reason why they got 2 stars instead of 1; but I don't know that I'll ever use them again.

This is from a job nearly two years ago:…read more Needed job done quickly. Just sodding. Was quoted a very reasonable price for a specific area. The sod arrived and it was A LOT so, since they had the sod already there, they decided to re-sod ALL of my landscaped area which was twice the size of what was originally agreed upon.

Professional. On time. Choices. Hard working. Quality. Beautiful. Everyone who sees this…read moresidewalk loves it almost as much as I do. And now I don't have to worry about walking from the driveway to the basement and slipping on wet grass!

I had Cassella demo the back patio area of my home and install a new stone paver patio and…read morestairway. Luke and Jack were attentive and walked me through the process of the demo, materials delivery and installation. There was no pressure from them to immediately accept their proposal and they responded to my questions within 24 hours. I highly recommend their services for your next hardscaping/landscaping project but as always, please do your own research ahead of time and collect multiple vendor quotes so you have an understanding of how much your project will cost in the market.

Very expensive. I would definitely look around. Their estimate was extremely high for a basic…read morepaver installation. Look around before you say yes!

Blue Collar Scholars did excellent work on our fence and gate project. Juan and Gustavo are…read moreexcellent craftsmen -- the workmanship is top-notch and everything was done with real care. Nicholas was an excellent thought partner as we worked through design options, and Laura was a great project manager who kept the whole thing on track and communicated clearly throughout. Highly recommend.

Very disappointing experience, especially given their high rating…read more We signed an agreement with Blue Collar Scholars at the end of June for a new front and back fence and paid several thousand dollars toward the project. We understood that permitting could take time, particularly because our home is in a historic district, and our contract did not guarantee a completion date. My issue is not that the permit has taken time, it is how little they seem to have done during the time they could control. Before hiring them, my wife had already attempted to submit the permit application herself. It took her about two hours to put everything together, and the application was returned because an architectural drawing was required. We gave Blue Collar Scholars all of the paperwork from that attempt when we signed, so they knew exactly what was needed. Yet throughout July, we were repeatedly told they were "gathering documents" and "finalizing" the application. The architect they work with didn't come out to take measurements until August. Since coordinating their architect is within the contractor's control, we cannot understand why this wasn't done in July while they were supposedly "preparing" the permit application. It is now September 29, more than three months after signing and paying the deposit, and we have no fence and no approved permit. We've now been told there were comments on the application and that installation will take another 3-4 weeks AFTER the permit is approved. I don't blame them for DC permitting delays or historic-district requirements. I do blame them for failing to use the time efficiently and for providing vague, noncommittal updates instead of clearly communicating what was actually happening. After more than three months and several thousand dollars paid toward the project, having no fence and no approved permit is an extremely frustrating experience. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Blue Collar Scholars.

We were looking for a quick and affordable option for the garden of our Washington DC row house…read more It is a small space but it was overgrowing with weeds which really detracts from an otherwise good-looking place. I was fearful that places would either over think (and overcharge) for working on our small front yard or perhaps they would refuse to work on such a small space. I called Genesys and they were great for the job -- I spoke with Monica over the phone who came up with some suggestions and we arranged for her to stop by that same evening-- she came by with Marion and they offered some solutions. They did the job for $400 - I did not haggle but I did ask them to help with a few extra things in our backyard and Genesys obliged; in fact, there were some huge weeds that had grown into trees and a large pile of folded boxes that we wanted to get rid of. They even took some mint that was growing from a crack on the pavement in our backyard and replanted it into some planters that had been overgrown with weeds. Now our front and back yards look much cleaner and the plants require next-to-no maintenance which is just what we needed. I will try to include a before and after shot soon.

We had a serious drainage problem in our back yard. Genesys Landscaping designed and installed a…read morebeautiful rain garden and patio which not only fixed the drainage problem and dramatically improved the look of our property, but also met the criteria for Montgomery County's Rainscapes program which netted a reimbursement of a portion of the cost. Our HOA was also a bear to deal with, and Genesys exhibited tremendous patience and helped navigate the difficulty there as well to a successful project completion. I strongly recommend Genesys Landscaping!

Super responsive and polite manager/owner, Inmer, who also does the work together with his crew…read more They are punctual, professional and knowledgeable. They completed the work on time and cleans up at the end of each day. I am so pleased with the outcome. I wish it is this easy working with every contractor. Inmer also helped me resolve an additional problem that has been ongoing for some time. All in all, I am very grateful to him for a work well done and at a reasonable price!

I had the pleasure of work with imner and his team. They did a fantastic job on doing my outdoor…read morepatio. He was very communicative and punctual every day from start to finish and was very accommodating to any changes. I highly recommend hiring him for your landscaping needs.

I highly recommend B. Hernandez Landscape. David, his father and their crew did an excellent job…read moreinstalling my walkway, and I am very pleased with the overall experience. The team arrived on time, and David took time to explain the process and answer my questions, which I really appreciated. The crew was courteous, professional, and respectful throughout the project. They completed the job in a timely manner, and the entire experience was smooth and stress-free. It's refreshing to work with a company that values its customers, communicates well, and takes pride in its work. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality concrete work!

I had a great experience with this crew. They excavated and leveled an 8' × 8' area for my hot tub…read morepad, and the finished work turned out exactly as I had hoped. They were professional, arrived on time, worked efficiently, and kept me informed throughout the project. The area was carefully graded and prepared, and they paid attention to the details to make sure the pad was level and ready for installation. They also cleaned up thoroughly before leaving, which I really appreciated. Their pricing was fair, and the quality of the work exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing excavation, grading, or site preparation work, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.

So easy to work with this company! They are super responsive and are priced competitively. I will…read moredefinitely use them again and also refer them to friends and family.

Great team. They have removed trees for me (grinding the stumps) performed landscaping, mulch, and…read moretrimming services. I highly recommend them!