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    Services - Core Landscaping

    Artificial turf installation

    Deck construction

    Deck replacement

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    Earthmoving or regrading

    Driveway construction or installation

    Exterior wall construction

    Retaining walls

    Patio, porch, or terrace construction or installation

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    Reached out to Marc with Core via yelp. He got me scheduled with Chris to get an estimate for a yard clean up. We had some overgrown garden beds and bushes that need trimming as well as a small runway with pavers that needed to be cleaned up. Chris was friendly and helpful. They were very reasonably priced. The work came in a bit higher than originally estimated as it took them a bit longer than expected but they showed up on time, did great work, and they still came in much more affordable than some of my most expensive quotes and just below the more middling. For the time spent, friendliness and quality of work you won't get better. Thanks Guys!

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    Marc and his crew did a great job on our yard! It was quite a big overhaul and we are so happy with how it all turned out!

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    Lei Q.

    We recently had the pleasure of working with Core Landscaping to completely transform your front yard to a succulent garden. The entire process was smooth. Marc quite understood our ideas for the front yard. The design considered the variety of colors, textures and heights of the plants, making the landscape very captivating. Chris and his team did a good job to implement the design. The installation process was quite efficient, thanks to the highly skilled and courteous crew. They worked diligently, treating our property with respect, and ensuring minimal disruption to our daily lives. When we had any questions or concerns, they were always readily available to address the issues. The project was completed within the estimated timeframe, and we really love the result. We highly recommend Core Landscaping, and will definitely go to them first for the future projects.

    Core Landscaping did a wonderful job on our front yard! The combination of Marc Core and Chris Windmueller was impressive. Marc did the paperwork. Everytime we reached out to him, he always got back to us in a timely manner. Marc is very detailed with his paperwork which made it easy for us to understand and make decisions. Chris and team did the landscaping. Prior to the project, we contacted Santa Clara Valley Water and our plans and design were based on their recommendations. There were a few changes, but Chris listened and executed with efficiency and perfection. His team provided, planting, irrigation, paving, and built a nice accent wall. Chris even built us a new gate which was not part of the plans. We highly recommend Core Landscaping! C & G L B

    Transformed dead lawn!

    Marc and Chris & team did a fantastic job on our front yard! Accent walls, pavers, and new front gate included! I would recommend Core Landscaping for all your landscaping needs. Charles L.

    Buddha Corner -- Begonias, Fuchsias, Camellia Sasanqua, Hostas, Asparagus Ferns, and Succulents
    Allan A.

    Marc, Chris, and their team did a beautiful job of building our backyard. They are knowledgeable about botany, have a good design sense, and are meticulous in their execution. I especially appreciated how flexible they were to work with. We've completed the backyard now and plan to have them start on the front yard as soon as we can figure out what we want. Core Landscaping is a joy to work with.

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    Cindy P.

    Chris and his crew completely redid our landscaping (front and back yard) a year ago. After 10 years of neglect since we moved in, it looked like a crime scene in our backyard: a mess of weeds & ivy, crab grass, unkempt trees & bushes, rusty overhangs, gaudy hardscaping... we were that backyard the neighbors talked about. We wanted to live in our backyard and decided for a 100% renovation, complete with new pergolas and sitting areas, hardscaping, and landscaping. We liked Chris the moment we interviewed him. He was transparent about pricing and we felt we could trust him implicitly. He and his crew did not disappoint: Over the 3 months they worked with us they exceeded our expectations. Chris and his crew embodied competency, professionalism and integrity from the get-go. We were happy with the design they provided us based on what we wanted and gave options on how to make things cost effective while not compromising on design and functionality. As he started work, Chris met all our neighbors to make sure they knew the crew and to address any concerns they could have. He developed a friendly, respectful relationship with the folks on the court and always left the court cleaner than he started each day. We had 3 young kids (5, 3, 3) and they were always so kind to them and our family. We all enjoyed getting to know the workers and helpers. They worked diligently for us for 3 months, even through some torrential rains and the arrival of a new baby (!) We also appreciated their flexibility and adaptability; they were willing to add on scope and changes to the design such as putting in a new pergola even when it required some re-work on their end. I always trusted Chris and relied on him to give me his honest opinion on any decisions we made and that he had our best interest in mind; I never felt they were trying to push unnecessary services or improvements. In fact, when they accidentally broke something (as will happen in a major construction project, whether a hummingbird feeder or our lemon tree), they immediately replaced or fixed the issue without cost to us. They only work with well qualified people and I was impressed with the electrician and tree expert they brought in. In the end, costs were within the original budget and we were so happy with their work and professionalism that we gave them a bonus. Their pride in their work is evident. I absolutely love our yard, the quality of the work done and we enjoy it from 7 am in the morning until it gets dark. I am so grateful for Chris and this new outdoor living he has given us; it's truly improved our quality of life.

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    Quick quote and work performed as requested. Quote done over the phone and work performed while I was away.

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    Very happy with results of landscaping backyard. Chris is helpful very easy to work with. And we came in under my budgets

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    Review Highlights - Core Landscaping

    We couldn't be more thrilled with the work Chris and Marc did on our backyard patio deck and pergola.

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    Stones Landscaping - Dedication, quality, and commitment have made us one of the best -- thanks to our amazing homeowners.

    Stones Landscaping

    (122 reviews)

    Willow Glen

    We recently completed a large-scale backyard renovation with Stones Landscaping, and are quite…read morepleased with the results. This involved pouring over 1,500 sq. ft. of concrete, a large retaining wall, a patio deck, a new lawn, and a playground area. Here were some of the highlights of my experience: - Design Guidance: I relied heavily on Baltazar's experience and keen sense of design. His elegant hardscaping solution for the pool transition zones exceeded my expectations and tied the yard together perfectly. - The grading and drainage were very well done. Despite heavy rains, there was zero pooling; the rain gutters were routed directly into pipes beneath the concrete for a clean, streamlined look. - Smart Home Integration: All landscape lighting and irrigation were hooked up to smart-home enabled controllers for total automation and convenience. - The office staff was very responsive, addressing any concerns or follow-up questions usually within a single business day. Props to Gladys and Dahlia! Highly recommended!

    We had Stones Landscaping overhaul our backyard after gophers and squirrels invaded and destroyed…read moreour lawn and irrigation system. It was over 3500 sq ft of lawn and irrigation, as well as concrete fixes around other parts of our property and pool tile repair. I chose them because they had the best strategy to combat the problem, even though they weren't the cheapest quote we received. I wanted the fix to last long term, not just hold me over for a year or two before another gopher invasion destroys our yard. Everything was extremely professional and delivered to contract specifications. We were extremely happy with the results. They had to move a portion of our fence to get the big equipment in but you wouldn't even know it had been moved because they were total pros putting things back. When we asked for additional scope of work (a French drain), they were quick to get back to me with a quote and incorporating the additional work didn't push out the timeline. All in all, highly recommend and we'll definitely use them again for our landscaping needs.

    Let's Concrete

    Let's Concrete

    (91 reviews)

    Leticia at Let's Concrete saved the day when I got a letter from the city of San Jose demanding…read moreconcrete repairs in front of my house. She and the crew were polite and prompt. They started work right away and even interfaced with the city inspector to ensure everything was done correctly. The entire project went smooth and easy -- exactly what I was looking to find in a concrete contractor. I had an excellent experience with Let's Concrete, and I have already recommended them to a couple of friends.

    One of my worst experiences with a contractor. Horrible communication, poor quality work and no…read moreownership. I was constantly having to call and text to see when her crew was coming. We hired Leticia to pour a large stamped patio. When completed the Far East half of the stamping was barely there due to the concrete setting up. When she saw the job she knew it was done poorly but refused to correct it. She did offer to saw cut the area which would not look correct or tie in with the other section. When I requested that she complete the job per our contract she refused and later I received a notice of a lien from star concrete because she never paid her contractor. Because of this I had to pay them 2368Since I have filed a claim with the state contracts board. Currently under investigation. Now we have to get the concrete removed and repoured to look right. A simple job that just wasn't managed well and held no accountability. Very disappointed considering the history of this company and the reviews I saw before hiring her. Be very careful.

    Alexander & Sons

    Alexander & Sons

    (88 reviews)

    I needed a hardscaper for a new driveway, sidewalk and back patio steps. When I met Paul from…read moreAlexander & Sons, I knew intuitively without question he is the kind of high quality vendor that I seek out. He was thorough, detailed, creative, conscientious and he truly listened - to my goals, likes/dislikes, and concerns. He provided me with recommendations across all 3 work areas that took into account the needs and special considerations for each location. He worked to ensure that we had a good strategy for redirecting water from the downspout to the patio and for redirecting water via a small 'channel' parallel to the driveway to allow for better water management. Being a highly visual person, I also found their showroom very helpful in choosing colors and patterns for the stamped concrete finish. In preparation and execution, Paul and the team took great care planning out each phase, protecting my new glass garage door and fixing a small nick on the house during the cement pour. He also personally adjusted the patio downspout, intentionally going out of his way with a plan to avoid creating unnecessary holes in the new siding. He also helped me anticipate and plan for mail and other deliveries during the time the walkway would be off-limits. He also worked well with my neighbor to plan for and to gain access to the garage each day in my absence. He regularly sent pictures and text updates. All of this because he is thorough, creative, conscientious, detailed and seems to sincerely care about his clients. The result: Exactly what I had hoped, delivered on time, with quality, care and with consideration for my schedule and the well-being of my home. Paul delivered to his word. I would hire Paul and the Alexander & Sons team again for any hardscaping in the future.

    Alexander & Sons gave us a quote to replace our driveway and side walkway at our Saratoga house…read more Paul was responsive (he contacted me to confirm our meeting), showed up on time, clearly understood what we wanted to do and made suggestions and he was familiar with requirements from the township.

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    M Ruiz Concrete Company

    (39 reviews)

    East San Jose

    They did a sidewalk job for us several months ago and while the job itself was decent, they did not…read moreclean up the small concrete fragments scattered across our yard. It's at least a several dozen fragments. As you can imagine, this makes it hard for us to maintain and trim our landscape as it can damage lawn mowers, trimmers, ect. I paid them before their promise to clean up the debris from the job and they never showed. Reached out via text and left voicemails but never got any response.

    This review for Manny is long overdue! We have used Manny's services on 3 different occasions at 2…read moredifferent properties and have been pleased with his customer service, craftsmanship, expertise, and willingness to accommodate the customer. We had a huge extension done in 2020 where he poured concrete for our foundation extension and 2 car garage. In 2022, he came back and poured colored concrete with stone finish for a 2 car driveway, 1 car driveway and a front door walkway. In 2024, he just finished pouring concrete for a long driveway with broom finish plus side walkway. I have been thoroughly pleased with manny and his team that work hard and deliver quality work. I don't hesitate to recommend manny and would utilize his service many times over. Don't hesitate to contact Manny, you will not be disappointed and can feel confident and relaxed that you are hiring the right person for the job. Manny offers competitive pricing for quality work.

    Core Landscaping - landscaping - Updated May 2026

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