I'm a year and a half in and we love our turf and tell everyone we know about this spot. It looks…read moreso real, it doesn't feel real, but it's for sure gentle on the feet. I requested a quote and the biz came back quickly giving us directions to the warehouse for more info or a # to call. No fancy office here, just a warehouse. The guy was so helpful and very clear and transparent which is always appreciated. We had our landscaper put it in vs going with their crew for price purposes. You can purchase from them with or without install although their guarantee doesn't accommodate you (or very limited) without their install services. We legit went to 5-6 different turf spots for samples and this was one of the more expensive options, but it blew the competition outta the water. It's by far the most realistic looking/luxurious turf. Thanks to Yelp for helping us find this gem!

We love our SYNLawn Synblue 745 lawn…read more Billy and Lou went going above and beyond in answering all my questions, coordinating with other warehouses so I could see samples in person while traveling (since they don't have local offices in the Bay Area, only Sacramento), and really diving in deep as I was analyzing every single detail + pros/cons of all the different turf lines as I was making my decision. Everyone was so patient and great. I probably called and talked to them at least 10+ times, Lou even answered my call while on vacation in Mexico! We only bought the turf and infill and used our own contractor to install in Oakland. However, I did about 6-12 months of research and sample gathering across many different turf companies and suppliers (WaterSavers, TigerTurf, SGS in LA, Heavenly Greens, BeeGreen, etc.) and SYNLawn's quality was consistently superior while also providing the most natural look. We also were considering the previous SynBlue 949 (which is no longer being manufactured) as it doesn't seem to require infill and many past customers in our area are extremely happy with it. It's super lush and felt very nice but has more of a yellowish hue when side-by-side with SynBlue 745. We also wanted to compare but weren't able to get a sample of the 545, but ultimately felt good about going with the higher density and face weight of the 745. Unfortunately, Yelp posted my pics in random order but you can see the general before and after. We're so thankful to have a wonderful place space for our kids, and to have found SYNLawn when we did (it was the last turf company I researched after someone recommended them from a neighborhood FB group). OTHER FINALISTS My other finalists were either Dune/Sage from SGS or an unidentified sample from Heavenly Greens. SGS to their credit was honest that those lines were meant for landscaping and may get matted down or have breakage over time with heavy play usage. We didn't enjoy the sales reps from Heavenly Greens and were unfortunately never able to narrow down the name of the sample we liked from them (there were no tags attached). Our neighbors installed Willow from WaterSavers, but it was not as plush or thick underfoot as the SynBlue 745, and not as natural in appearance. Overall, we're thrilled with our decision and hope this long overdue review helps someone else! (Our kids now use the other turf samples as "plates" on the turf when they play "restaurant." :))

Yuki Kozuki is the owner of the Kozuki Landscaping that has been around the bay area for 18 years…read more At least, that is what his business card stated. He is a licensed landscaping contractor. He told us his father is Japanese and his mother is Vietnamese. His English is very, very basic, but he understands what we want for our yards. We recently hired him to install/repair the sprinkler system for the front and back yard with a new timer in the garage, minor clean up in the front yard, river rocks in the front yard, new sod for the backyard (approximately 1000 sq.ft. of new lawn), and a MAJOR clean up in the backyard. He first quoted me close to $10k for the whole project. I waited and received 3 other estimates for the project. I called him back and told him what the other landscapers quoted me, which is around $7k. He dropped his price to the high end of the $7k. We wanted him to work on our yards, because he has his own stable crew. He works on-site along his crew members. He provided a huge photo album of all the houses he worked on in the past few years. His specialties are koi pond, waterfalls, concrete and wood works. We are not talking about the store-bought fountains or ponds either. He built them from scratch. His photos showed the step by step process of how he set up a waterfall/pond in one of his customer's backyard. Trust me when I say I distrust contractors like I distrust Bush's administration. I have had a horrible experience with a fraudulent contractor, so I was very skeptical of his promises to begin with. He took the $1k deposit and started the job the next day. He worked on my yards for 7 days and about 6 hours each day. He did not ask me to pay him in the middle of the work. He did go out of his way to make my yards look great. He welded a new faucet in the backyard, because the old one is too old. He replaced an old lumber in the walkway. He made sure everything is neat and tidy. He dug the holes for my new plants. He put drip irrigation in some area. The job was finished on 10/05. I noticed there was a small puddle of water next to the new valves on 10/07. I called him immediately and he came out today to look at the puddle. He promptly dug out the puddle and fixed the problem. I am giving Kozuki Landscaping 4 stars instead of 5 stars, because of the initial over-priced quote he gave us. For the final payment, he asked me if I can pay him in cash, all $6700 of it. I refused his request and he was very amiable about it. I would recommend his service for small or big projects. You can drop my name when he is giving you an estimate and ask him for a discount.

When we bought our home, the back yard was not landscaped at all. It was all tall grass and weeds…read more I called Kozuki landscaping for a quote to landscape our whole back yard. After we decided to move forward with Kozuki, we felt the concrete layout way great along with the design aspects. He bought in large boulders to our surprise at no charge for added rugged look. He also build a gazebo that we requested and installed the sprinkler system. I decided to paint the gazebo on my own to save some money. I think the pricing is average to high, however the quality of work is excellent. I guess the saying is you pay for what you get. You can tell the owner Zozuki is very straight forward and upfront, but honest. I'm glad we worked with him and would recommend his services.

I don't want to leave negative reviews because I understand everyone is working hard to make a…read moreliving, but this was the first time I had to stop a contractor after 1.5 days because I was stressed and concerned about the way the work was progressing. I wanted my backyard demoed to install draining and concrete to make it low maintenance and fix draining issues during heavy rains. I felt the materials purchased didn't look right and were also different from what other contractor bids mentioned the material they would use. I even consulted AI and other forums online to make sure my intuition wasn't off. Either way, I don't think these materials purchased were the issue because if I am working with a good contractor, they would be able to either adjust to my request in a respectful manner or explain their approach rather than gaslighting me. First, Tran purchased triple wall HDPE pipes for a very long run for the draining (20+ feet). I assumed we'd be using PVC pipes and that was also the recommendation from most as PVC is more durable and less prone to bellying during the installation process. If issues arise, it's also a better material to snake through rather than triple wall HDPE as it is smoother and more durable. When I asked if the triple wall HDPE pipe could be returned and to use PCV instead, Tran responded as if I were crazy and mentioned the PVC pipe is not for outdoor use. I was taken aback and wasn't sure how to respond to this, I've only seen copper or plastic piping used for my indoor plumbing and there was PVC piping used outside we can see right in front of us as we were talking. Second, it's best not to use 90 degree elbow for my situation, and it's better to use 45 degree elbow to avoid clogging. If you've gone through elementary school, then clearly you can tell the elbow purchased is 90 degrees. I asked Tran if he could use 45, and he responded "These are all 45, you can take this to home depot and check." The elbow clearly looked 90 degrees, so I had to go out to home depot myself, take a picture of the clear difference between the 90 degree elbow he had purchased vs the obvious 45 degree elbow at the store, then he responded, "Ok, let me get the new elbow." This is the second instance of gaslighting that made me feel confused and concerned to trust this contractor to continue work. Third, because the draining was going to be installed underneath concrete, this means it will be challenging to unclog or check for issues if something went wrong in the future. I asked about this and wanted to communicate my desire to install some sort of drain cleanout, but I was cut off and Tran simply stated "I've done this so many times" and never answered my question properly. I felt taken advantage of and disrespected with the gaslighting while working with this contractor. I am spending a lot of money and this is a huge job that needs to be done correctly, as trying to fix plumbing underneath concrete isn't the same as fixing plumbing underneath an indoor sink. The fact that an elbow could not even be purchased properly was the last straw and I did not feel comfortable moving forward. I give 2 stars for showing up each day and working hard to demo the backyard as there was a lot of weeded grass and plants that needed to be removed.

Best Landscaping Award! Mr. Tran was recommended to me by…read moreYelp. Yelp stood by his work and I see why. He does exceptional work at very reasonable prices. He's professional and on time. He ensures you understand the entire process and cleans up when done. So, I would highly recommend his business for small or big jobs.

EASILY the most reasonable spot I could find in the East Bay that offered artificial grass. I tried…read moreto call numerous places in my area and even had people from Home Depot/Lowe's assess my front yard project to figure out what my budget should be... I couldn't even get any samples from the big chain stores to take home with me and I wasn't offered any when they came to my house either SMH. I hit up GOAT online via their website chat, via Yelp, via phone numerous/random times and each time helpful and responsive. I contacted GOAT one time for samples and it showed up on my doorstep the very NEXT DAY, and when I say samples I mean at least 10 x 10 inch patches of grass. Even their most expensive option is cheaper than the big chains' cheapest option. I'm so glad my cousin who works with a company that does artificial turf installations referred me! Save some $, I definitely recommend & will be coming back for future projects!

We are so happy with our new turf from GOAT! No more dealing with muddy grass, fertilizer, and…read morewater use. Installation went smooth, and they really knew what they were doing. The end price was reasonable compared to others. Very grateful we made the decision to go with artificial turf in our backyard. It's so nice to look at every day, no more stress. Thank you GOAT!

They have a high-quality product and the installation looks great. We had two other companies come…read moreout and look at this project, but they're artificial turf was really low quality and although this is a little more costly, it was worth every penny.

Our yard transformed. Who knew that the addition of this realistic looking turf would be so…read moretransformative! All of a sudden we have a yard where there was none. And our pool stands out like a show piece! It's a place you just want to be. Jason's crew were exceptional. Professional to the highest standards and they left no stone unturned from start to finish. I cannot believe how much they have accomplished and improved our property.

I had an amazing experience working with Steve on building a sports court in my backyard. From…read morestart to finish, he was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and made great recommendations along the way. The quality of work exceeded my expectations, and the final result is absolutely perfect! I truly appreciate his attention to detail and commitment to delivering top-notch service. I highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable contractor.

We have worked with Steve for the last year to completely overhaul our backyard and side yard. We…read morewould highly recommend him to anyone. He was incredible responsive, gave thorough and detailed renderings of the plans, and owned all the communication with the many teams that the work required. He even owned the permitting process with the city. The backyard required permitting and a new deck to be added to a very steep hill. Steve managed all of this well and also added in irrigation, landscaping, lighting, and more. The side yard was a slightly smaller project (added a few steps, pavers, etc) and was completed in roughly a week's time. Thanks again, Steve!

Unfortunately, the most recent reviews are accurate. We hired BAT in August 2022 for a pretty large…read moreinstall in our front yard. They did great work and were responsive throughout the process. However, a year later, a large sinkhole/indent began to develop because they had failed to remove a tree stump they had agreed to remove. I made an appointment for a repair, and they were responsive and completed the repair quickly. Over a year after that, yet another sinkhole/indent developed in another part of the yard. Now, I have been trying to contact the company for weeks with no response. A quick Google search shows that many of the employees I worked with have now left the company, and the owner won't respond to emails and won't honor the 16-year warranty on the product and installation. I'd avoid them.

Mathew, I have been waiting for you to return my deposit since October 2025, but you still haven't…read moredone it even though you said you would. And now I can't contact you because your phone line is dead. Bay Area Turf, is this how you do business, scamming people?

We just moved to Oakley and we decided to hire a contractor to install pavers and artificial turf…read morein our backyard. Our contractor purchased several items for our landscape. I ended up going to this store to purchase some more items for our landscape. I'm impressed with several items they have. If you need items for your garden such as irrigation, turf, or other materials, Watersavers is the place to be. The people are knowledgeable and helpful to your needs. If I need help with my landscape I know I can trust Watersavers to assist my needs

Better prices than the big stores on the same products. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. For…read morebeing an industrial sort of place, they still make you feel welcomed.

Professional work. Quick install of a new fence with swing door. The job was only 2 hours and the…read morehauled lumber plus cleanup

Carolina was great to speak to for my quote. Quick and easy to work with and was straight to the…read morepoint.