James is a treasure trove of tree information. With a few questions over the phone, he was able to…read morediagnose the sticky, sappy stuff our Chinese elms are coating our cars and yard with and then explained how trauma is keeping our avocado tree from flowering. I highly recommend giving him a call if you have tree problems.

I would never use this company again! we hired their…read moreservices about three years ago to conduct a study and issue a report. With the delays of the city over the past year, the city would not accept the "aged" report and asked for a new one. When we called James and asked him to revisit the site and update the report, he claimed that it would cost about the same as the original report. Alt nothing has changed at the property, while waiting for permits from the city, James said it would take even longer to issue a report as he would have to explain any changes from the first report (although the city refused the original report and NOTHING HAS CHANGED ON THE PROPERTY) We decided to reach out to other companies for a competitive price and obtained a price for a totally new report nearly 65% of-this company's price. Now remember, there is no issue of quality of the report as both companies just issue a report on the trees on s and there is no "good" or "bad" repor and hardly any justification for the inflated price and same price for updating the report. Anyway, the conversation with James was far from "giving a dam" about a customer; we paid him over $3k for the report and will now have to pay a little over $2k for a brand new one. Either way, I would never use their services again and suggest that you do the same.

We had been dealing with two enormous pine trees for years--each easily over 100 feet tall--and the…read moresituation had become complete chaos. From the moment this company came out, their professionalism and communication stood out. They explained the process clearly, showed up on time, and handled a job of this size with confidence and care. I was honestly speechless when I saw the final result. The work was done efficiently, safely, and far beyond our expectations. They transformed what had been a long-term headache into total peace of mind. I would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend them to anyone needing major tree work done by a reliable, skilled, and communicative team.

They were able to move their schedule around to meet my need date, and they were very quick with…read moretheir work. I wish the person doing the estimating came here to communicate with the personnel doing the work when they arrived to do a walk through of the specific task.

I'm so grateful for the great experience I had with Buildcal Landscape…read more As a real estate professional, I'm always looking for vendors I trust and feel confident recommending to my clients, and Buildcal is one of them. Their work is high quality, their pricing is fair and competitive, and the whole team is professional and knowledgeable. A special thank you to Arin for going above and beyond. He was responsive, easy to work with, and truly committed to making sure everything came out beautifully. The finished project exceeded expectations and made a huge difference to the overall look and value of the property. I'll definitely continue recommending Buildcal to my clients and anyone looking for excellent landscaping and hardscape work.

I had a major landscaping project covering my entire property, and the results were fantastic…read more Arin at Buildcal was reliable, and easy to work with. He listened carefully to my ideas, gave honest and helpful feedback, and worked with me to create smart solutions--especially for areas damaged by a large fallen tree. The new ground cover alone made a huge difference. Everything was handled professionally, and the final outcome exceeded my expectations. Overall, a great experience and someone I would confidently recommend.

Droughtscape LA did a fabulous job. The yards of our 100 year old house were totally transformed…read moreinto beautiful, graceful living spaces even before all the plants were in. We couldn't be more pleased with the work from Droughtscape LA. The yard needed fencing, grading, massive debris removal, retaining walls incorporated into a California low water garden. Cody immediately got our vision and then incorporated upgrades which we hadn't thought of. His team is highly experienced and knowledgeable. We got high quality work and high quality value. Where the team was able to incorporate existing materials they did. I have already recommended them to a number of my friends. I can hardly wait to see the yard a year from now.

Droughtscapes LA did a great job on redoing our front and back yards. They listened to our ideas…read moreand then suggested the best ways to achieve them, in addition to coming up with great ideas of their own. Everyone who worked on the project was very experienced and finished the work faster than we had envisioned. Hire them, you won't be disappoint! I've now added some before and after pictures of the great job Droughtscapes did for us!

Edgar and his team installed a brand-new sprinkler system and timer for our front yard, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. From the very first visit, Edgar was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He took the time to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and explain our options. What I really appreciated was that he didn't just give us an estimate and disappear. Throughout the project, I saw him stop by multiple times to check on the progress, talk with his crew, and make sure everything was being done properly. The entire team was friendly, respectful, hardworking, and professional. I'll admit, when I saw sections of our beautiful St. Augustine grass being lifted and all the dirt from the digging, I got a little nervous. It was obvious that a lot of work was going into the project. But when they finished, I was honestly shocked. The grass looked amazing, the yard looked beautiful, and it was as if nothing had ever been disturbed . They even cleaned and washed down the surrounding concrete, leaving everything looking neat and spotless. You would never know how much work had gone into the installation. The new sprinkler system is working perfectly, and it's clear that Edgar and his team take pride in their work. If you're looking for reliable, professional irrigation or landscaping services in the Pasadena/Altadena area, I highly recommend Edgar and his team. We are extremely grateful for their hard work and couldn't be happier with the results.

We had a fantastic experience working with Edgar and his team. We found Edgar through Yelp and…read moreGoogle and, after reading the reviews, he was actually the first and only person we contacted for our backyard renovation. From the beginning, he made us feel comfortable and confident, and we never felt the need to look elsewhere. Edgar was professional, consistent, patient, and extremely knowledgeable throughout the entire process. This was a big investment for us, and he took the time to answer questions, work within our budget, offer alternatives, and give thoughtful recommendations when we were unsure about certain decisions. His communication and customer service were excellent from start to finish. His crew was also wonderful to work with, respectful, hardworking, professional, and genuinely nice people. We truly enjoyed having them around during the project. Most importantly, the quality of the work exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with the final result and highly recommend Edgar and his team to anyone looking for backyard renovations. He clearly knows what he's doing and runs a great business. All the positive reviews are absolutely deserved.