Picture Build completely transformed our backyard by replacing an old, unused pool with a stunning…read moreand highly functional outdoor living space that our family enjoys every day. The finished project exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The entire project took about nine months, with roughly half that time spent navigating Los Angeles County's permitting and approval process. Picture Build's permit coordinator did an excellent job keeping everything moving and minimizing delays. The demolition phase was exceptional. Luis and his crew removed our old pool in a neighborhood where heavy equipment wasn't an option, so most of the work had to be done by hand. Their skill, professionalism, and attention to detail were impressive. Once demolition was complete, a talented team of craftsmen brought our vision to life. They poured new concrete, built a beautiful stacked-stone retaining wall, and installed stunning travertine pavers throughout the patio. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding. Our project manager, Jorge, kept both the demolition and construction phases running smoothly. Like any major project, we encountered a few minor challenges, but every issue was resolved quickly and professionally by Jorge or John Durso, the company's general manager. Special thanks as well to Max, our electrician, and Brian, the quality control supervisor and all-around problem solver, for their dedication and attention to detail. The final transformation is incredible. What was once an aging pool is now a beautiful, inviting outdoor living space where our family loves spending time together. Picture Build delivered exceptional craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service throughout the entire project.

I highly recommend Picture Build, they did a beautiful designing & executing the pavers for our…read moredriveway & landscaping our front yard. They show up when they say they will & making customers happy is job 1!

We couldn't be happier with Roy, Miguel, and the entire team at Home Sweet Home Remodeling! They…read moretruly brought our dream yard to life. What used to be an eyesore is now a space that literally makes our neighbors stop and do a double take. From start to finish, the customer service was unmatched. I changed my mind more times than I can count, and Roy was incredibly patient, flexible, and accommodating every step of the way. He really listened to what we wanted (and didn't want) and never pressured us into going over budget. The turnaround time was unbelievable--initial call on Tuesday, site visit Wednesday, and by the following Monday demo had started. The entire project was completed by Saturday! They transformed our lawn and side yard with beautiful artificial turf, planters, and even helped us convert unused space into a functional parking area. What really stood out was the extra care--daily check-ins, thoughtful recommendations, and even helping us pick up plants to save on delivery costs. That level of service is rare these days Their pricing is fair for the quality of work you get--it's absolutely worth it. We're beyond grateful for our new outdoor space. If you're on the fence, this is your sign!!! Book with them. You won't regret it!

I'm so glad I chose Home Sweet Home to redo all of the landscaping in my yard. Roy and his team…read morewere very friendly and professional, they cleaned up at the end of each day, and they went above and beyond my expectations. A little backstory...My entire house had been under a massive reconstruction for over a year-and-a-half. During that time the water had to be turned off, killing all of the grass and most of the plants, and turning my entire yard into a dirt lot with overgrown weeds. It was a hot mess. I wanted new drought-resistant plants and artificial grass with a drip system instead of sod grass with a sprinkler system like I had before, but Roy also made some great recommendations that I hadn't even considered. The most significant was replacing my old concrete patio with a bigger patio made of sand-colored pavers. What a difference that made! I couldn't believe that the entire landscaping job was done in just five days, and Roy let me know he was also available afterwards for any questions I might have. Six weeks later, when I had questions about my new drip system controller and wanted to make sure my plants were getting enough water, Roy personally came back out to my house and walked me through all of it. When he left he told me, "Just reach out if you need anything else. I'm here." And Roy means it. He truly wants you to be happy with the work they do and will go the distance to make sure you are. Also, if there is something you'd like done that they don't do (like trimming very tall trees), Roy will have a referral for you. I'm so happy I found Home Sweet Home. Not only did they turn my ugly dirt lot into a beautiful yard again, but it looks 10 times better than it did when I first bought my house in 2007! Thanks, guys!

My wife and I wanted to beautify our front landscape (a little challenging given most of it is a…read morehill slope). We also wanted to spruce up our backyard in advance of a backyard wedding! We contacted Artscape and from the get-go, Ben responded promptly. Ben asked us to fill out a landscape needs/wants questionnaire which provided him with a general idea of our vision. My wife wanted more of a succulent dominant landscape whereas I wanted more color and plant textures. Ben spent a considerable time incorporating our thoughts into a cohesive plan and a landscape design to fit our topography and climate. This was a dynamic process with a lot of communication. With our budget in mind, Ben provided alternative plant choices and explained the reasoning in a thoughtful, kind, and professional manner. Ben is an excellent communicator and designer. Once we agreed on the plan, Oscar and Melvin completed the installation. They were always on time, worked tirelessly and surpassed our expectations of professionalism. We received status updates at each milestone and were informed on what work was to take place leading to the next milestone. During the install, they found some leaks in our irrigation system and fixed the leaks. Oscar went above and beyond to help us find and install a modern sprinkler monitoring system which is working wonderfully. We love our new front landscape and updated backyard landscape. Even our neighbors have remarked how much they love looking at the new landscape! We highly recommend Artscape! Ben's leadership and creativity in the design are unsurpassed, and Oscar and Melvin's plan execution produced a beautiful landscape which we will enjoy for years to come.

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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!

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.

I first used Utrilla's when I wanted to install a drip system to my front and backyard several…read moreyears ago. I bid out the project and JP was the most fair and detailed bid I received. He and his team did a wonderful job with the installation and I have been using his company for my irrigation and landscaping needs ever since. When I added an ADU to our backyard, the contractors really tore up our planters. He helped to relocate as many plants as possible to another area and install a temporary barrel system until a new drip system could be installed. We are now moving forward with reinstalling the new system and adding pathway and landscape lighting. For peace of mind, he warranty's his work. In addition to the big projects, he has helped with smaller repairs as well. He is thoughtful in how he approaches the projects so they are completed efficiently while being cost effective. JP is extremely trustworthy, honest and fair. It's nice to have your go to guy you can trust. I highly recommend JP and Utrillas Landscaping.

This is a repost and an update to a previous post…read more JP started a job for me in February, and I terminated the relationship in March. His communication was terrible, his team did not show up when he said he would, he had me spend money on materials that were not correct, and he hid demo from other projects into mine, so I would pay for the disposal. When I confronted him, and after a lot of excuses, he did remove the demo materials from the other job (at least some of it). What little work he did for me was incredibly poor quality and I need to have it all redone. I took him to small claims court in August, we settled in mediation, but he did not pay me back any of the money we agreed upon, and then disappeared. We go back to court in the beginning of December.

Edgar and his crew at Platinum Paving were great. From start to finish they were professional,…read morepunctual and communicative. The job ended up being a bit more challenging than expected and they went above and beyond to execute. Highly recommend

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.

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.

We ABSOLUTELY LOVE our raised patio that Monroe Masonry built for us!!! It turned out so well and…read moreworking with Eddie and his team was such a positive experience that even though it was almost a year ago they did the work, I just had to share. We got other bids on the project but none compared to the honest, straightforward communication we got with Eddie. We benefitted from his years of experience but also from his long-held contacts in the field. During the building process things came up like needing the footings for the posts of a pergola another contractor was going to build for us on top of the patio but he was out of the country at the time. Not a problem. Eddie had worked with him on previous projects and was able to get the footings and install them for us. Then we needed to make decisions regarding any electrical we wanted on and around the patio which needed to be encased in tubing with all the other underlayment and Eddie's electrician buddy came right away to help us so that our project didn't get delayed. We didn't work with an architect on this project. It was just me laying down a garden hose to visualize what a patio would look like and going over it with my husband. Getting the elevations right was tricky since we didn't want a railing to obstruct our view of the garden. Eddie was so helpful with this but he also has the smartest right-hand-man, I think his name is Manuel, who saved the day for me. I wanted to extend the patio out a certain way and in telling him what I envisioned he improved the design on the spot! He eliminated one of the steps transforming the design making it more seamless and elegant. A small thing and yet it was huge in the scope of things. Don't hesitate to have Monroe Masonry do your job. Your only problem might be that he'll be too booked with work when you call.

Well the wall we had told Edwin do. Well we wanted larger rebar and more then required by code…read more The wall to be concrete filled. All went to plan. Except for the LIEN we got from the concrete pump company he used. This was after the fact of paying Edwin. It was unnecessary stress on my elderly family members. I had to get mad at Edwin for not paying his subcontractor which then affect us and our property. I would suggest to make sure he has current insurances and that all his sub contractors are paid before your final payment to him. So maybe get their phone numbers to verify first? What a terrible experience. The work was decent and is a 5 star. But the business ethic of getting his people paid and affect people's title of their property. Not ok! Zero stars for that. I don't want to hurt his business by giving just one star so I will give 3 of 5. UPDATED. REVIEW. Maybe I should lower the stars though because Edwin is saying he doesn't know anything about this which is now a bold face total lie and I'm gonna post photos of our text messages of him saying he's gonna clear it all up. Edwin, you should've just said yes you screwed up instead of trying to cover up your light now you should get less stars. Reply No, the text chain you are in that. Don't try to deny it because I can prove it if I open it up it will show your name Edwin. You'd be better off saying yeah you screwed up you're a human you're not perfect and just admit to it but now the people will see you're not honest and if you get the photo taken down since it's a real photo and a real text chain, I'm sure I can get it back up You are the contractor who holds the license who signed the project contract, who agreed to make sure everything runs smoothly and you're the one who carries supposedly Insurance for that You should actually be sued for the situation because you cause two elderly people major stress and compromise their title to the property. Shame on you.