Our journey with the Ruff and Ready family began in 2024. We had wanted to put concrete in our…read morebackyard but unfortunately, our funds had to be diverted to replace our AC. Fast forward almost two years later, we were ready to put the concrete in our yard. When I contacted Ruff & Ready, they had our photos, previous quote, and hand written notes still in their portal. I surely wasn't expecting this. Jeff came out to measure the new spot and confirm the scope of work. He was efficient, flexible with his timing, and arrived in the window given. Jeff's quote was not the most expensive nor was it the cheapest. What made us choose Ruff & Ready you ask? Jeff spoke as if what he said would actually happen. And that's how it went! He was transparent, honest, and didn't fluff anything. He got us a quote for the updated work within 24 hours. His office assistant Vanessa answered all our questions and walked us through the timeline of the whole thing, from start to finish, from signing our contract to paying the deposit to when we would begin work to how to pay the remaining balance. Vanessa answered text messages promptly and also answered the phone. No elevator music on the other line, no 'all of our representatives are busy' garbage. The crew who came out was incredible. They were respectful. They didn't blast music or leave trash. They were thorough and adhered to the timeline given. They closed the gate and ensured it was locked each day, which matters to me as a mom with littles. They parked in the street and moved when I needed to get into my garage. We used Ruff & Ready as a test as our current gardener will be relocating soon. We could not be happier with our experience and plan to use them for future backyard projects. Thank you Vanessa, Jeff, and the Ruff and Ready team!

Best experience possible with Ruff and Ready!…read more Beginning to end, Ruff & Ready gave my family a good price, a low-stress experience, and results better than we expected! We selected Ruff & Ready to do the biggest changes to our raw backyard, wanting to leave some parts for us to do on our own later planter boxes, slope, etc.). Jeff and his team handled: - Gas line to BBQ and fire pit (for us to build/install later) - Redo of our entire irrigation, including a mix of drip, tree bubblers, above-ground sprinklers, and stub-ups for our planter boxes later - Redo of our drainage to ensure good water management on whole property, including accommodating gutters for later - Concrete walkway with raised curb on the side connecting to driveway - Artificial turf for remainder of the yard - Replacing paver deck edging QUOTE: I, at first, thought the quote came in a little high, then I realized that the other half-dozen companies didn't list everything I requested in their quotes, and once pressed, the competing quotes all came up to Ruff's price. Ruff & Ready was the ONLY one that listened to everything I said, didn't pressure me to change what we wanted, and was honest from the start without looking to "change order" everything later. Honest, competitive pricing. TEAM: The team showed up and got to work immediately. They got so much done so fast. It was the same crew every day of the project. The workers, the supervisor, the customer service by phone/email, were all so amazing. Constantly nice and friendly. I had so many questions, and they were patient with me in addressing all of it. They also seemed so happy to be working for Jeff. It's clear he takes good care of his team and we are so happy to give our money to a company like that. RESULTS: Everything was literally perfect. Our artificial turf required so many cuts and pieces, yet we can't the seams! The concrete looks great. My yard is sloped to favor the drains without looking for feeling like I'm walking on a ramp. The turf drains are also so well hidden. The results are literally better than we envisioned. We had a bad experience with a different company for a different home project, and we were scared going into this larger project. Jeff was present and available, reassuring and communicating the entire time. There were no surprise change orders, and no nickel and dining. We literally could not have asked for a better price, team, service, and results. We got exactly what we hoped for, and more! Ruff & Ready's work is helping turn our house into a home for many years to come.

Freddie took the time to explain the solution to the problem I had with my irrigation and provided…read moreme the replacement parts quickly. incredible value and timely service. I also got to see his other work in the neighborhood, he does great work and has all the necessary equipment. Highly recommended

Freddie was great. Installed a sprinkler controller, reasonably priced. I had an issue at a later…read moretime, and he came right over. Will call again when needed. Thank you

Element Pools absolutely exceeded our expectations from start to finish! They truly know their…read morecraft and take pride in their work. What stood out even more was their patience and professionalism when unexpected situations came up. Instead of cutting corners, they handled everything calmly and made sure the final outcome was perfect. The design TJ created is modern, unique, and completely transformed the space into something special. The 3D rendering was EXACTLY what they delivered. If you're looking for a team that combines skill, creativity, and reliability, Element Pools is the way to go. TJ and Kyle were there along the way to answer any questions that came up (and we had a lot of them). Element Pools gave us a yard that will be filled with memories for years to come!

We used Element after being referred to them by friends. They had spoken highly of the owner, Eric…read more I received multiple quotes for a complete pool remodel and they were competitively priced. Once I committed they were easy to work with and the project manager Kyle was very communicative as well as honest and upfront about the process. I was never pressured with timelines on decisions or with them trying to upsell continuous add ons. They were able to start quickly and finished ahead of schedule. The work was very tedious and his crew were very meticulous and detailed as well as conscientious about cleaning up each day. The end product is exactly what we wanted and I wouldn't hesitate to use them for any pool needs

We had Gaspar and his crew install some drainage throughout the back and side of our property, and…read morehad them level out the area for our RV parking and finish with DG & gravel. What was once a mud pit when it rains is now able usable space, and all in time for a Southern California rain storm. Gaspar and his crew showed up on time, got the work done quick, and left the area better than how they found it. We've got more to do, and look forward to working with OCUG Landscaping when we do.

My wife and I consider OCUG Landscaping the best ever and we had some good contractors over the…read moreyears. We had our backyard retaining wall torn down, extended, and rebuilt with added veneer stones and capstones. We also extended our outdoor kitchen cement slab and artificial turf lawn. Everything turned out first rate quality and quite beautiful. Gaspar and his team are all very polite, quality and detail oriented, clean up after themselves before leaving each day, and work hard to achieve 100% customer satisfaction. Gaspar communicates well, responds in a timely manner, and stays in close contact with his workers. He is also quite receptive to changes, and quick to address anything you bring to his attention. We highly recommend them for your landscaping needs.

The Venegas team has done several jobs for me in the past year and always done a fantastic job with…read morefast completion time. They always fit me into their busy schedule and are very accurate with quotes and upfront about details of the job. I highly recommend!!

Joshua's team did an amazing job!!! I'm not sharing a lot…read moreof photos for privacy reasons but I am very satisfied with their work and Venegas Landscape and irrigation are now my go to team for future projects. We moved into a new home that was not well kept. Joshua's team came in helped us clean it up, fixing the turf. Identify the plants. Fix the irrigation. He was so professional and respectful of the property. I also feel like the price was well broken down and fair for the services provided. During the inspection Joshua took time to investigate and plan with me the job to be done. His communication was excellent. He delivered on exactly what we agreed. You won't go wrong with his team

Brad gave us a great design, vision and ideas of what we should do for the landscaping in our front…read moreyard. He went through the neighborhood and gave us ideas of how ours could be different to bring value to our home. We couldn't be more happy with the finished product. Our home looks so inviting now and I just love going outside to look at it. Thank you Brad! Highly recommend.

So glad that I chose Gore Planning to do the design for my yard. Brad took the time to ask…read morequestions to find out what I'm looking for and used pictures of designs that resonated with me into the final design. And he was careful with the selection of plants to ensure that the yard will not only look fantastic but be fairly easy to maintain. I highly recommend him for any of your landscape design needs!

Re-leaf did great work on our front yard! Mike and his crew were very friendly, knowledgeable, and…read morehelpful throughout the project. Mike also followed up a few days after the project to check in. His quote was very reasonable. Like any home project, there's unexpected issues that add to the cost, but Mike kept it really close to the original quote. I recommend Re-Leaf Landscape if you're looking to redo your yard.

I hired Mike and his team to completely revamp my yard. Before the transformation, maintenance was…read morea hassle with fast-growing plants I wasn't happy with and constant weeding. I had a custom desert-style vision in mind and Mike and his crew delivered while being patient and professional throughout the process. A large project with big ornamental plants naturally brings some challenges, but all issues were addressed and made right in the end. Irrigation was installed to the plants and spacing was done well for a symmetrical, automated setup. The largest tree, a Mediterranean fan palm in a 30" box, was installed expertly - showing they can handle heavy, mature trees as well. Re-Leaf wasn't the cheapest option, but I chose them based on reviews and the experience that was clear during the initial consultation. The end result matches my vision and has made maintenance far easier. Thank you to Mike, Juan, and the team for bringing it to life.

We had a great experience working with Frank! He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful when…read moredesigning our yard and guiding us on which types of plants would work well with our climate, soil, etc. He even came back after the install to help me with some watering questions and to ensure everything looked good. I highly recommend working with Frank and will be calling him with any future needs!

Frank was excellent to work with! He came out to the house to take a look at things in person and…read moreoffer up tips right away. He's very transparent and honest all around, and gave us a few good options to get started. In our experience, he was very open to feedback, and had quick turnaround times between revisions, offering several revisions from the get go and delivering on time. He has a lot of knowledge of landscape and what works well in San Diego County climates, so if you're brand new to all of this, like we are, it's helpful to have an experienced veteran in the space guide you through things. He's very polite and a true gentleman!