We found Calvine Landscape after researching reviews on Yelp, hoping to find someone who truly takes pride in their work--and we're so glad we found Calvin. From the very start, he proved to be exactly the right person for the job. When we began the project, I had some ideas for what I wanted in my backyard, but nothing concrete. Calvin recommended working with a designer to create a detailed plan before moving forward with installation. That turned out to be incredibly valuable advice, as it allowed us to thoroughly map out our vision and ensure everything was in place before breaking ground. Once we had the plans finalized, we reconnected with Calvin to quote the installation. We chose him because his pricing was reasonable, and he was able to accommodate our timeline. Originally, we only planned to landscape the backyard, but after working with Calvin and seeing his dedication and craftsmanship firsthand, we quickly decided to have our front yard done as well. While it did require some additional waiting for space in his schedule, the results were absolutely worth it. What I appreciated most about working with Calvin was his approachable, yet professional demeanor. He communicated openly and thoughtfully about any changes or suggestions he had, always with a collaborative, no-pressure approach. You can tell he's deeply experienced, and that expertise really shines when managing the many moving parts of a large project like ours. If you're looking for a top-notch landscaper in the San Diego or Serra Mesa area, I wholeheartedly recommend Calvine Landscape. The quality of his work is something I'll enjoy for many years to come, and I'm confident you will too! read more

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Review is long overdue, but Calvine did a great job removing dirt, grading front yard and installing decorative stones and plants. Great quality at reasonable price and no upselling. read more

Calvin and Lorenso nothing short of transformed my sad amusement park of a backyard, including graciously evicting this Disney Princess's wild animal kingdom, to a mid-century paradise. The work was done quickly, efficiently, and professionally at an extremely reasonable price to boot. Their dedicated effort of overhauling has brought me so much joy and serenity as I gaze upon my peaceful yard now. Before and after photos speak for themselves. I LOVE my oasis of a retreat! read more

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I don't often write reviews but Calvin and his team did such a super job I felt to compelled to recommend him to others. I've been a homeowner for over thirty years and have hired contractors for many different jobs, including adding a second story addition. I also manage a small apartment complex that requires occasional upgrades. My experience with Calvin was nothing but positive. From the initial phone call to the site survey to the planning and finally to installation Calvin was on point. I had a good plan in mind but with Calvin's knowledge we came up with an improved version of my original vision. My project included removal of the entire front yard; mostly lawn. He then installed the following: Three zone drip irrigation which included new valves New low voltage yard lighting Tied in to the existing drain pipes and added additional A low wall made with cinder block covered with natural stone New DG pathway with natural stone insets Creating artistic mounding of the new 4"s of topsoil that was delivered Installing over 75 new plants Adding a layer of redwood mulch Adding 3-5" cobblestones to the areas not covered in mulch Calvin's price was very reasonable and there were absolutely no surprises. Paid in three installments as work progressed. There were a few minor changes as the project progressed and Calvin's response was always positive and an affirmative "Got it". From initial call to end of job no longer than 2 1/2 weeks AND Calvin is the guy doing the work, with a few additional helpers. He's a small business owner who takes pride in his work and makes sure it's done right. I was so impressed I had Calvin install a new concrete side yard for me a few weeks later. You'll be happy to have found Calvin....I just wish I had earlier! read more

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I researched landscapers in my area for about 6 months before finding Calvine Landscape. I was looking for the right person to bring my landscaping plan to life. I initially had Calvine work on the side of my house adding concrete, turf, irrigation, and palms. The project ran very smooth and Calvine and his team were very quick and efficient. I was so happy with the work he had done on the side of the house, that very shortly after I pulled the trigger with Calvine on a front yard makeover. We updated our driveway adding a secondary carport area and turned a raggedy front yard and island dead space into something with a clean and modern feel. The result was amazing! Calvine not only brought my landscaping project to life, he didn't cut any corners in doing so and performed honest and quality work. I would even say, he was very accepting and tolerable of last minute tweaks and changes to the project as it was moving along. I greatly appreciated his flexibility in the direction of the final result. The project was completed fast and under the original lead time Calvine had provided. I would recommend Calvine Landscape to anyone looking for above and beyond landscaping work. read more

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Calvin remodeled our front and backyards and did a fantastic job. He and the team: - releveled yards and installed drainage (yay, no more flooding!) - installed a beautiful horizontal fence, with cabling to enable backyard views - put in a new paver driveway, with patience while we waited for our backordered pavers - put in turf in the front, and sod in the back - installed a smart lighting system - installed a smart irrigation system, with drip lines I can't recommend Calvin enough. He was patient when we were indecisive, and helped us figure out our options so we could make informed decisions. He's also incredibly responsive over email and text, which made me feel a little less anxious about such a big project. Thank you Calvin and Santiago! (Note, pics are about a year old because this review is a bit late. I just remembered I forgot to post a review, because I damaged a part of the irrigation system and texted Calvin for replacement information so I could buy it online. He quickly responded that he has a spare part, and that he'd bring it over the next day! How's that for customer service?!) read more

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If you're eager to transform your backyard into the luxurious retreat you've always dreamed of, you've come to the right place! Calvine and his team can transform your dull yard into an extraordinary outdoor living space that will be the hotspot for relaxation, social engagement, and other fun activities. Their expert design team will turn your dream backyard into a reality. From concept to construction, they create that "awe" factor from the moment you step onto your brand new patio to beautiful concrete work they do! They offer competitive pricing, always on time and full of advice. Thank you so much! We love our new space! If you can dream it, they can do it. read more

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Calvine did a great job. He was very professional from the project bud phase all the way through to the end. He delivered exactly what we were asking for and within the timeframe he gave. I highly recommend him. We will be calling him up again for more work soon! read more

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Calvin was a pleasure to work with. We hired him to demo and install our front yard landscape after working with a landscape designer to come up with a design. Then, after interviewing a few landscape installers, we knew Calvin was the right person for the job. He is knowledgeable, conscientious and efficient. We are so happy with the work done by Calvin and his crew. Our front yard is gorgeous and we have gotten lots of compliments from our neighbors. Highly recommended! read more

Calvine remodeled our back and front yard to include: a retainer wall, lattice fence, shrubs, concrete driveway extensions, sprinkler system, paver repair, and sod installation. He listened to everything we wanted in our yard and really took on board our priority of making our dogs happy. I had never expected to work with a contractor that was so kind, attentive, and communicative. Aside from the incredible hospitality, his craftsmanship was superb. There were many small gestures throughout that showed us he truly cares about his work. We had run into an issue with the city which didn't allow us to have our fence up to 6' as originally planned, and Calvine swept in with the idea of adding shrubs to give us more privacy. We are truly impressed with the time he took to ensure the details of the project were what we wanted and he communicated with us at each crossroad. This was a huge project, and we felt completely taken care of in his hands. Overall, we are so happy with our new yard, fence, and sprinkler system and recommend Calvine for any landscape project big or small. read more

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My husband and I worked with Calvin on upgrading the median in front of our home after a large tree was removed by the City. Calvin was very responsive, punctual and friendly throughout our entire job and was great at offering advice and ideas when we weren't sure what we wanted to do. His pricing is extremely fair and he and his team are super efficient. We'd absolutely use him again on future projects and highly recommend him! read more

Calvin and his guys did an amazing job on our backyard! Like many others, we were recommended to Calvin by another landscape company that only does big projects over $30K. Calvin is easy to talk to, communicates very well and above all makes sure you are satisfied every step of the way. His guys are friendly, efficient and work very hard. They always cleaned up after themselves too. Whenever we had an issue with something, Calvin was quick to resolve it. We are very happy with our new backyard and highly recommend this landscape company! read more

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We had a fantastic experience with Calvin, who redid our front yard. We were referred to him by another company that only does very large jobs. I met with 5 different companies before going with Calvin. He was the most responsive and easiest to communicate with from the estimate through the completion of the project. We really appreciated how flexible and communicative he was with any questions and as the details developed and changed. He saved us money by picking up some of the nearby materials, was on time every morning, was organized and followed our plan, got our project done on time and within budget. He also cleaned up each day and did a thorough job of cleaning--leaving our home looking better than before. We have worked with a lot of contractors, this being our 4th house, and Calvin is the best communicator I have ever worked with. read more

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I had my front yard remodeled by Calvin and i am super happy with how it came out. I've been getting lots of compliments for my front yard from my neighbors; everyone loves it. Few of my neighbors had even contacted him for their projects. Calvin was very professional. He was very knowledgeable, very nice person and had an amazing skills in what he does. He recommended what was best for the look as well as the quality. His price was very reasonable. Thanks again for an amazing front yard, Calvin!!! We will definitely contact you again for our backyard when we are ready. If you are looking for a contractor, I highly recommend Calvin. He is the one!! read more

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Calvine did an AMAZING job on the concrete in our front yard. We were very picky about how we wanted everything to look and he listened carefully to make sure that it all turned out perfectly. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Look no further in your search for a trusted, quality, great value landscape company! Here's our experience and all the reasons why Calvin was all we were looking for and more. We contacted 5 of the top landscape companies on a Saturday so we could pick the one that we felt would be best for us. 1 company wasn't accepting any new jobs. Another never returned our call. A larger company returned our call on Saturday and said they don't take jobs under $20,000 and referred us to Calvin. I appreciated their up front honesty and called Calvin. He returned our call that day and said he could make time to come by on Sunday if that worked for us. The other two companies called us early the following week and we pushed off calling them back because we had such a good first experience with Calvin that we wanted to see what his quote came in at. He spent almost an hour with us on Sunday going over options for our front yard. We were tearing out everything and starting from scratch. We even wanted to tear out our walkway and existing driveway. After a week, Calvin emailed us with his quote. We were pleasantly surprised as it was very fair - we knew this from previous work we've had done on our fixer upper over the last decade. The next step was to get referrals from Calvin. He supplied us with 4, one of which was a current job he was working on. Pricing isn't everything. The quality is more important to us. Get it done right the first time! So we spent an afternoon driving around San Diego checking out the work he's recently done (similar jobs as well). We checked them all out. We inspected the quality. Were the plants still alive? Was the watering system hidden and clean? Was the weed barrier still tucked in and hidden? Were there a bunch of weeds? How was the concrete he poured? Cracked? How did the yards look overall? Did they have a natural feel to them? What kind of patterns were in the concrete? Did the yard have proper drainage? Same with the concrete? Etc. Having a fixer upper, we are accustomed to looking at the little things to see the true quality of work. Some things can be hidden, but looking carefully you can see short cuts taken, etc. We stopped by one of his current jobs, on Saturday, and were surprised to see him there as well. The very nice homeowner welcomed us in and couldn't stop glowing about how great it is working with Calvin. They had a much larger project than us, and you could see the attention to detail. Time and time again our research was telling us this was the company to use. We picked up the phone later that day and called Calvin, and asked him when he could start. We picked the first available date. We never ended up contacting any of the other companies because there was no reason to. The start date ended up being a couple days before a vacation we already had planned, and we still chose to proceed anyway. This was a bit uncomfortable for us as we like to see the work progress so we can alter or add as we feel fit. Calvin said no problem. He'd send us daily updates with photos. He ended up sending us daily video updates! It was awesome! During our previous meetings we did a very good job hashing out the details and it was apparent Calvin knew his stuff. When we left for Belize, the demo work was mostly done. When we returned all of the stamped concrete was poured, the fence built, all the major irrigation parts in place, and all the suggested plants in the suggested places. He kept us updated the entire time. When he and his team were almost finished, I noticed a couple small things I either didn't do a good job explaining or were just missed by both of us. I mentioned them to Calvin and he immediately took care of them, no questions asked. Every job of this scope will have things that are missed or will want to be added or changed. How the company responds will tell you exactly who there are. And, once again, Calvin was the best overall company we've ever worked with in the last decade as we've been piecing together our fixer upper. Our fixer upper no longer looks like one with our brand new front yard that is beyond our expectations and at an incredibly great value! Thank you Calvin! read more

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Calvin did a great job remodeling our backyard in Rancho Penasquitos. We shopped around a lot beforehand for prices and met with various contractors. Out of the all people we met, Calvin came across as being very professional, hard-working, and honest. His pricing is very reasonable, and the project came within budget and on-time. He explains the process very well throughout. I would recommend him to family and friends. We will use him again next year for the front yard most likely! read more

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Calvin is very responsive and patient. He has been easy to work with throughout the entire process. I could not recommend him enough!

We hired Calvin to put a permanent wall in our backyard along with another smaller retaining wall along the side of our house and added drainage throughout our backyard. We also had him add onto on existing backyard patio along with extending the width of our driveway and pouring a small patio by our front door. He did a fantastic job with everything and we are very happy with the final product. He had great communication throughout the entire process and finished the job in the time frame he had given along with being right on budget. We will look to hire him again once we are ready to lay sod in our backyard and would recommend him to anyone looking for a great contractor. read more

We hired Calvin to help us with our front yard landscaping. He helped us build front patio wall, pour concrete to create a wide front patio space, build a retaining wall, reinstall our backyard fence, redo all the sprinkler systems, and plant all of our green landscape! It was quite a grand project! Throughout the process, Calvin and his team were great! They were very attentive and patient to our preferences and suggestions. He was an efficient contractor who came to work everyday and finished the entire project in about 3 weeks! The end product was beautiful! read more

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Calvin was the low bid of eight prospective contractors for a project that we had designed in Kensington. We had rough plans and Calvin was able to enhance them with his own ideas and made suggestions that immensely improved the overall project. He was always on time, professional, conscientious and was a great communicator. He did a few additional projects at cost! We really cannot say enough good things about him and are recommending him to our friends. He was particularly skilled with concrete. read more

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Calvine is one of the best and very creative with his landscaping work, he's very friendly and knowledgeable where he can picture how the yard turn out in his head and also give ideas of how the yard should be that will satisfied you, and this is the picture from start to finished read more

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Thanks, Calvin, for bringing some much needed light to 2020. We redid our front yard after needing to replace rotten wood fence. Shopped around and pretty easy decision to go with Calvine Landscape. Integrity and professionalism from start to finish with very fair pricing. Had great ideas to add to what we thought we wanted and but never pushed. Always insured our delighted satisfaction at each step. He has some good ideas and great workmanship. He flexed his schedule to accommodate our home online schooling and other pandemic related manufacturing issues. Our project consisted of changing porch skirt to match the house sideing hardiplank, and add a matching front gate with house siding/pergola and two front matching columns with lights, mailbox etc. Brick border lawn inside fence with drip irrigation for all plants outside of fence (all grass before and used tons of water....). Did some concrete work on the side and added bamboo planter and irrigation in back. I really appreciate the work ethic, craftsmanship, ideas, and value that Calvin brings to the job, but mostly I value his integrity and professionalism. Hope the rest of your 2020 goes well :) read more

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I'm so happy that I chose Calvine Landscape for my house project. Calvine was really nice and knowledgeable about what he does. My backyard was a disaster until Calvine came and cleaned it up. The result was beyond of my expectation. He worked non stop and got the job done as fast as possible which was a huge plus because my kids hated the noise. Professional and honest business. I can't believe that they don't have any reviews on Yelp yet. I'm honored to be the first one. Keep up with the good work Calvine !!! read more

For a paver project on the front of house, I had several estimations. Calvin came with a professional detail & was the last estimate. He also shared his great ideas on my garden design. I had confidence on his company & the cost was also reasonable. It turned out the work was done beautifully & quickly. He even improved the area connected the new Pavement & made the irrigation more functional. My neighbors gave it A+. I highly recommend Calvine's Company. read more