Nate and his team at Silver Scapes, Inc. just finished installing artificial turf and refurbishing…read moreour DG. Their work was outstanding. They had to deal with rainy weather and they worked right through to a perfect final product. They were accommodating, friendly, highly skilled, and they cleaned up everything beautifully after the job was completed. Nate communicated with us every day and he was incredibly helpful. If you want a job done right, Silver Scapes has the talent.

Silver Scapes was amazing! I interviewed a bunch of different companies and not only was Nate the…read morebest priced of the bunch, but he also fully understood the vision I had for the yard and ran with it to make it even better. He was able to fit us in faster than I expected, communicated with me daily the whole way through, his crew was extremely kind and professional, and the whole project was done within 8 working days! Here are the before and after pictures - leveling of yard, they install, new drip sprinkler system, paver bbq area, Weston wall, and mulch!

First time we used Yelp for a project. It was convenient that there were numerous messages that…read morewere sent out to various tree specialists. Noe Pablo was the most thorough in messaging through the Yelp app, so my husband and I chose him. I had 2 medium-sized fruit trees I needed to transfer from my parent's home in Southeast San Diego to mine in North County. I took pictures and he gave us a very reasonable price. We also decided to also add another service to take out our palm tree. There were a couple of mishaps such as: The day he was scheduled to take out the palm tree, he was a no-show and my husband had to call him an hour after he was supposed to arrive. Then, the day after that incident, was the fruit tree transfer. He and his team forgot to bring their dolly. Thank goodness my Dad had one so they borrowed it, but now we have the burden in taking it back. Despite these mishaps, Noe was very knowledgeable and professional in his mannerisms. The day of the fruit tree transfer, he and his team arrived in a timely manner, was efficient and did a great job overall. We were very pleased and will definitely use him again if we have another project.

Noe and his team were so kind and professional, they knocked out our project in 2-days, even when…read morehalfway through he realized we'd need to buy more beach rock to cover our French drain! He gave us the most affordable option and we couldn't be more grateful

I have about an 1/2 acre that was sorely in need of landscaping. Steve provided support at every…read morestep of the way in creating a beautiful sanctuary. I wanted walking places, sitting areas and succulents, as well as an herb garden and vegetable garden. Success in all areas. There were challenges with sewer line problems in the middle of the project and the crew worked around this work very professionally, even as I was having a melt down. Steve and his crew are very professional and his enthusiasm for the project showed through. I cannot recommend Steve enough.

The company responded expressing interest in my project, but never responded to actually coming out…read moreand moving forward.

Rock N Block did an excellent job transforming our backyard into a much more usable and beautiful…read morespace. From the start, the estimator offered expert suggestions and thoughtful ideas to help us achieve our goals while staying within budget. Pricing was competitive, and financing options were available. The entire process was organized and professional. Scheduling was proactive, communication was clear, and the timeline and cost estimate were accurate. The crew consistently arrived on time and worked hard every day. Our project manager was responsive, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the project. The on-site team was professional, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. The finished paver installation looks fantastic and completely changed the feel and functionality of our backyard. We are very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend Rock N Block to anyone looking for quality hardscape work.

I normally don't leave long reviews, but my experience with Rock N Block was so frustrating and…read morecostly that I hope it saves someone else from going through the same thing. Andrew H. came to my property on August 13, 2025, to give me a quote for installing pavers throughout my backyard. I explained very clearly that my number one requirement was correcting the slope so that rainwater would no longer flow toward my home. This was confirmed as a priority after multiple inspections from roof gutter companies and landscapers. I was scheduled to be out of town for five weeks, and I initially planned to wait until I got back. But Andrew assured me multiple times that they regularly work while homeowners are away, that everything would be monitored, and that I would return to a finished project done correctly in less than a week. Based on that reassurance, I agreed to let the project begin while I was gone. That decision turned into a nightmare. Project Problems From Day 1: Before work even began, I asked them to cover certain areas to prevent damage during concrete removal. 9/9/25: - Their vendor dropped pallets of pavers directly in front of my garage, completely blocking access. - The crew then said their wheelbarrows couldn't fit through the side gate because of how the AC unit was positioned. Andrew attempted to charge me $1,000 to move the AC the next day or $500 to do it on Saturday. - Andrew then insisted they could access the yard through my garage instead. I told him that was impossible due to the size of the wheelbarrows and the narrow door. He argued it would work and scheduled the job for September 13. Because of all this, I had to end my trip early, driving back from Northern California with my dogs on short notice. 9/12/25: When I checked my cameras, I saw the workers using the same wheelbarrows they said wouldn't fit and they did use the side gate anyway. When I got home, I saw: - My side gate pulled apart - My AC unit pushed up against the wall and held by a large rock None of this was discussed or approved. Andrew, who had been very present during the quote process, was nowhere to be found during the actual work. I ended up dealing with Jose (his manager?) instead. Even the lead worker, Eric, confirmed that the wheelbarrows never would have fit through the garage exactly what I had said from the beginning. And to make things worse, because their pallets blocked my garage, I couldn't have moved my car for 2 weeks. 9/17-18/25: - Rain water flows inside the garage because pavers were installed higher than door step. Their resolution was to put a a small circular drain in front of the door. 9/25/25: They "finished" the job, but the list of issues was long: - The side gate wouldn't open because they installed the pavers too high (they trimmed down the gate to resolve). - Polymeric sand was not installed correctly: it was patchy, missing in several areas. - My sliding door track was damaged from concrete debris and sand, even though I repeatedly asked them to cover it. - Worst of all: the paver grade was installed HIGHER than the threshold of my garage side door, exactly what I told them NOT to do. This means water gets trapped and pushed inside my garage; this was the entire problem I hired them to fix. The small drain did not do anything. It rained again from 11/15 - 11/21/25, and the water issues persist to this day. The most important part of the project and the reason I did it at all was not resolved. Andrew keeps mentioning that I need to have rain gutters installed, but I had them before and I know that it was not the issue. I had multiple vendors come out again for sanity check to tell me that gutters won't solve the drainage issue. From the misleading reassurances, to the damage to my property, to the poor workmanship, to the complete lack of accountability, this has been one of the worst contractor experiences I've ever had. I cannot recommend Rock N Block. I trusted them with an important project, and instead I'm left with new problems, unresolved issues, and property damage.

San Diego's Finest!!…read more Professional, prompt, reliable, and a pleasure to work with! James was straight forward with his bid. He was definitely a no nonsense kind of guy. I had to kick another company out of my house because they wanted to spend 2 hours giving me a weirdo slide show to upsell me. Not my style lol. James basically said hello, measured, and gave pricing within 30 minutes. I knew that moment I wanted to hire them ... but it gets better! Everything was clear and concise. Nu Wave offered the best material with excellent warranties - both workmanship and manufacturer warranties. Nu Wave's pricing was extraordinarily fair compared to the other 3 bids I had prior. You can tell they care to give clients the best options. Something my husband and I, as new homeowners, were super grateful to find. The install went SUPER smooth! Everything from the removal, to the irrigation, to the install, and even the clean up. Their crews were super nice and respectful. They were in and out in less than a week. They worked hard in the blazing sun - so we made sure to give the crews water and lunch daily for their tireless effort to help us turn our house into a home. When I say James was responsive .. this man was R E S P O N S I V E!!! He showed up to check in almost daily, and always made sure answer our calls or call back ASAP if myself or my husband had questions. We are now 2 months post project, and he still responds to questions/suggestions we ask about for planting, etc. I 10000% recommend Nu Wave. As someone that is very Experienced with working with contractors and manufacturers regularly, Nu Wave is the best!! I dare someone to try and prove otherwise. ;)

A friend referred me to NuWave after he had his turf installed and I'm glad he did. Originally, I…read moreonly planned on having the backyard done, but decided to have it all done at once and the end result looks amazing. The owners walked me through the entire thing from the first meeting. They made recommendations when I didn't know and provided detailed plans for both yards. The crew did top notch work and worked incredibly fast. They didn't miss a single detail I asked for and even cleaned up some older areas that I didn't specifically ask for. Both my front and back yards were combinations of artificial turf, pavers, and river rock and the crew did a phenomenal job tearing out the old and prep-ing for the new materials. They delivered on budget and AHEAD of schedule. I whole heartedly recommend NuWave to anyone considering making updates to their outdoor living spaces.

Heidi was our sales rep & did a great job presenting a fair quote for a new custom paver patio…read morewhich included free demolition. Alex was our project manager & consistently went above & beyond in communication and customer service throughout the entire process. Alex's people skills and calm & collected demeanor are way beyond his years! Alex is a true asset to your company & you're fortunate to have such a great leader. We love our new patio! Thank you!

System Pavers helped with our recent back yard remodel. Concrete, walls, fences and water features…read morewere removed and System Pavers help us with the design of the new layout. Brian was our project manager and we could have not asked for a better man to oversee our project. He was always available and helped mitigate a few bumps in the project as they came along. We are very happy with our new back yard. Thank you System Pavers!

We had some drainage issues in our backyard and front yard, where the water was ponding in certain…read moreparts and not draining properly. Mateo came and assessed it and helped come up with a solution to fix the issue. Mateo and his crew installed a new drainage system to reroute the water properly. It was very extensive work and involved cutting concrete and putting it back together. I was impressed how clean the work was and he gave a great price. He was very detailed in explaining things and answered all our questions. He was very responsive with messaging. Mateo is awesome. I highly recommend!

Mateo was super responsive and gave me a fair same day estimate. He was able to schedule my work in…read morethree days. We needed our outdated irrigation line repaired. It is located in a small area that is neighborly sensitive. The project turned out perfect! We are super happy! Will definitely have Mateo back for other projects! Highly recommend, friendly, and professional. Thanks Mateo!

I reached out to Cruz Landscaping looking for an estimate to replace my back yard fence and…read more replace my pile of dirt of a back yard with artificial turf. We communicated over the phone and set a day for him to visually see my idea. Leo was professional and listened to my wants and needs. I received his quote after a couple of days. I didn't feel rushed but after a week I locked him in. His team was polite, professional and answered all my questions. I was extremely happy after the work was completed and will definitely be contacting Leo for my next project! Thanks Cruz Landscaping

Five stars for Cruz Landscaping. I hired them to renovate the exterior of my new house, and the…read morecraftsmanship is top-tier. They did an excellent job with the concrete and planter installations, making sure everything looked modern and cohesive. They really took the time to make sure the finish was perfect. Great communication and even better results!

We recently bought our home knowing we wanted to have the backyard redone. It was covered in dyed…read moremulch which was a complete nightmare. When we started looking for vendors, we had several companies come out and got a variety of answers of what was possible or not, and also how long the process would take. They all had delayed response times, and odd requirements that were really off putting. On a whim we reached out to Install It Direct to get yet another option. Man we are glad we went with them. Steve was great and quickly turned around a rendering and captured our vision almost to a T after our first conversation. The shinning star of the entire project was Troy, from day one we knew he was understood our vision and had our best interest in mind with every decision we had to make. He checked in with us regularly, kept us abreast with everything happening and whenever an issue arose (which were all minor and expected) that we were presented with pros/cons for each solution. He made us feel like we were a priority and that he genuinely cared about the outcome. All in all, it was a great experience. We love our new yard and would highly recommend IIT and Troy to anyone. They were able to make our dream backyard come to life.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

Yard Techs has transformed our yard! Cesar has done amazing work. Yard Techs has very reasonable…read morepricing and is attentive to the customer's needs.

I highly recommend Yard Techs! I don't know how it took me so long to find something like this but…read moreit is exactly what I was looking for: regular main at a reasonable price. They responded quickly and were able to start the job quickly as well. My husband and I are very happy with the service.