We recently had the pleasure of working with Conscious Environments to transform our backyard into an oasis of relaxation and entertainment. From the initial consultation on design (we used them for design and construction) to the final touches, the team at Conscious Environments exhibited unparalleled professionalism and attention to detail. Josh's commitment to customer satisfaction was evident throughout the entire process. He was communicative, transparent and ensured that our vision was not only met, but exceeded. Matt's design expertise truly set our project apart. He took the time to understand our preferences and tastes and deal with the HOA in our community. He suggested how we could stay without our budget, which was truly helpful. The result? Our backyard (which we refer to as our "retreat" now) is the envy of the neighborhood and our friends and family, and we're spending more time outdoors than ever before. Who doesn't like sitting by a warm firepit and night with a drink in hand and great conversation? Or taking a dip in the spa after a long day of work? We certainly do now! From the large spa with the waterfall and fire bowls to the pergola with BBQ island to the firepit and amazing grass inlaid concrete, this is a visually stunning outdoor space that perfectly utilizes what a smaller backyard is capable of. Even almost a year after our project's completion, they helped us with a few minor issues we needed to resolve. Talk about customer service! If you are looking into a remodel of your backyard, big or small, do yourself a favor and call the team at Conscious Environments. You'll be glad you did. read more

Conscious Environments - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

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The Conscious Environments team did a fantastic job on the front and back yard of our new home in Great Park, Irvine. They took their time to understand our tastes and goals for the yards, prepared detailed plans and reviewed them with us, made changes after reviewing the plans, then prepared an estimate, and then did the construction. Overall we are very happy with the process and especially the result. We highly recommend them as a landscaping design and build firm. Bill Grunau read more

If you like creative, awe inspiring designs, and high quality work, then Conscience environments is a great choice! We did a pretty large project (for us) and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. We renovated our yard around our entire house. We took a mud pit back yard and turned it into modern pool / hot tub combo with tile wall and water fountain. They did an amazing job of utilizing the space. We have a raised wooden deck on one side with a BBQ island, tile on the other side, cool white stones separating large tiles, and a sunken fire pit area with it's own fountains...and lush tropical greenery throughout. They finished 2 years ago, and each visitor we get is always blown away when they walk into our back yard...we see a lot of wives elbowing their husbands with that "we need to renovate our yard" look :-) We had gotten 3 sketches from other good companies, and they were all fine...but kind of stock-standard. We felt like it would look like every other house with a pool/hot tub / grill. When we met Josh, we told him we wanted something unique, and our style was kinda "south beach / palm springs Chic". He came back with some thing no one else had come close to. It was an easy decision to want that kind of back yard. It was during a rainy winter, so there were delays. We get that, but they could have communicated a little better about it...they admitted as much. We had some surprises along the way in how some items looked as they came to life, and to their credit, they were extremely accommodating. While they said our satisfaction was really important, it actually felt like that was the case. You can tell Matt takes great pride in what they do. They have checked in on us a few times since the project was completed, and even come back to help address some things that they didn't have to. They were not the most expensive, but they were not the cheapest either. But we were spending over $300K, so a few thousand more for that right product, and the enjoyment we get every time we walk outside is worth it for us. As I've told them, if we end of doing more work, or in a house that needs a yard project, we would absolutely call them. I might try and include something in the contract about deadlines, but we trust them...and as more people see our yard, they point out quality elements we weren't even aware of. read more

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We are extremely happy with the entire team at Conscious Environment. Matt, Dan and the entire team were professional, excellent attention to detail and regular communication. The hillside project is beautiful! We can't wait to start phase 2. read more

Conscious Environments made our small yard seem like paradise. We had tiles, a hot tub, artificial turf, and plants/planters installed with irrigation and it went smoother than we expected for a construction project. Their workers kept our yard clean even while they worked and everyone was very professional and friendly. Everything was straight forward and explained to us - excellent communication. read more

We absolutely love our patio renovation that Josh, Matt, and their stellar team created. Throughout the process they were respectful of our budget and concerns and they guided us in selecting designs and materials that worked for our small space. Their crew was extremely courteous, professional, and tidy. Their attention to detail was impeccable! Even since the project was completed, Matt has always been quick to respond to questions. We would definitely work with Conscious Environments again. read more

We used Conscious Environments for our backyard and pool remodel early in 2021. They were excellent. They came recommended to us by some friends and our general contractor. Josh and Matt (with CE) worked seamlessly with our GC. Their portion was overall backyard design and when it came to construction, specifically the pool and the hardscape. Our project consisted of a complete demo of the back yard to remove multi levels, relocating pool equipment, adding a Baja Step and creating a feature wall along the back underutilized area of the yard. The best advice we received from our friends was to accept whatever Josh and Matt suggest, just do it. They have an eye for design, layout, aesthetics, all while keeping an eye on the budget. On this side of the remodel, we couldn't agree more. The entire project followed the projected timeline and within reason regarding the budget. There are always glitches in construction, but we never had the feeling like we were being nickel and dimed and communication was excellent. There were no surprises on the completion of the project. read more

I reached out to discuss a project and they provided an initial response. However, since then, they have not been responsive to my emails over the last few months. Perhaps our project was too small for them, but it would have been kind if they had clearly declined our project instead of ignoring our email thread. They communicated that they would provide some recommendations then simply stopped communicating altogether. read more

We've been clients since 2008 and worked with Conscious Environments for years including in 2018 with our last addition to our backyard. It's an 8500 SF paradise and resort we love spending time in every day and in all seasons. Conscious Environments work is great and their attitude is awesome. We love working with them as we know exactly what we are getting and when. Josh, Matt and team are all great. Their great with communication keeping us informed and have been able to deal with any issues and solve them quickly. We highly recommend them for any design or construction project indoors or out. Mark and Karen McCoy, Yorba Linda, Land of Gracious Living read more

The Conscious team did an incredible reinvention of our entire landscape at our primary residence in 2015 and have always been available for ongoing maintenance since that time. Then earlier this year we had a major pool deck drainage issue at one of our secondary homes and reached out to Conscious to see if they could help. This was a very unsexy job, so I would have fully understood if they passed on this request, but instead, they gave us their undivided attention, designed an efficient cost-effective solution, and executed it in a timely manner. The result looks great and so far the new drainage system is capturing the rainwater perfectly. Josh, Matt, Dan and team are amazing and I definitely recommend them for anyone who wants beautiful work that is done right! read more

Our landscape project with CEI was over $200K and everything was completed in March of this year. 5 wash lights were installed few feet by the pool per Conscious Environments' recommendation. The paint on these lights have deoxidized from bronze to its base green color in less than 5 months. Matthew replied they are not powder coated thus common for metal fixtures to oxidized in the presence of chemically balanced water from the pool so there is nothing they will do for us. We relied on their expertise and expected high quality product since we were charged $175 per light. I questioned Matthew why would he recommend this light and install near by the pool, his response was a simple "sorry". 30% of the plants they installed for us have died after few months of planting. They replaced them once and they died again in couple months later. CEI blamed on the irrigation but other plants (same type) in the same area are doing fine. They would not reimburse us the money nor would they replant them for us again. read more

THEY DID A GREAT JOB, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Our project consisted of removal and replacement of all decking, replacement of Pebbletec in pool, and re-landscaping. Matt (Proj. Mgr.) was very professional and always available to answer questions, explain in detail what to expect, and resolve any problems. After the job was completed, there were still some minor items to be fixed - Matt and his crew were right there to take care of it. Love our new backyard! read more

Conscious Environments did a fabulous job on my complex patio add on. If you want the best, I would highly recommend them!

Conscious Environments Inc. produces high-quality work and stands out above the rest! Josh Duncan (President/Owner) did an incredible job with our backyard project that consisted of an in-ground pool, above ground hot tub, decking, Duralum pergola, drainage, decorative rock, etc. Working with Josh and his crew was a pleasure. He and his crew were nothing but respectful to our family as well as our neighbors during the construction project for our pool and backyard. I was able to interview other pool builders in the Reno, NV area and Conscious Environments Inc., hands down, was the best choice for us. This company comes highly recommended by me and my family. Thank you Josh Duncan and the rest of the Conscious Environments Inc. crew!! read more

Conscious Environments - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Yorba Linda, California

Conscious Environments created our entire backyard from scratch. Josh made my ideas even more beautiful than I imagined. Matt and Dan were responsive to ALL my texts regarding changes and questions. Quality work all around. We spend as much time enjoying the beautiful space as we can. And my neighbors were very happy that there was never a mess left in front of the house and in the street during construction. read more

Excellent workmanship, customer service, and reliability. Very attentive to our needs/wants/concerns and everything was done with professionalism and extra care! It was a pleasure to work with Conscious Environments. read more

We found Conscious Environments Inc on the Houzz app. We were instantly impressed with the professionalism from our initial call and the follow-up meeting at our house. Josh and Matt designed a beautiful modern backyard of our dreams. We loved the 3-D video they created to help us envision the final product. Within days, they gave us a quote that was shocking to us (in a good way!). We received 2 other quotes (with inferior designs) from competitors, yet Conscious Environments came out 10-15% cheaper. So, we went with them and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of our life. They sent 3-5 workers 6 days a week that made the entire project completed in 5 months. They cleaned up after every single day they were there so our yard never really looked messy or dirty. Once completed, our front and backyards looked amazing. We got constant compliments from all our neighbors and friends. Our backyard is now an entertainment paradise for our family and friends. Big shout-out to Matt (the project manager) who always was courteous, informative and responsive. He always texted, emailed, and called back when we inquired about something. We couldn't be happier with Conscious Environments! read more

We are VERY pleased with our how front yard makeover (plus new front deck) turned out! We absolutely LOVE our new space and how it flows from the inside of our home into our beautiful deck and front yard. It was even featured in a magazine! All materials arrived before the project started and the crew arrived on time every day and worked hard. The logistics were very well done and everything moved pretty quickly. Those elements of timeliness and professionalism were quite refreshing. In addition we had a few small issues after the project was completed and Conscious Environments did not hesitate to send someone out to get them fixed and ensure we were satisfied. The only reason we give 4 stars instead of 5 is updates or alterations through the process could be a bit frustrating. But all in all we're ecstatic with the final product and level of customer care we received. We look forward to enjoying our front deck and front yard makeover from Conscious Environments for many years to come :) read more