I contacted Joe after 15 years of having built a water feature for my house and he responded even…read morethought he had a busy schedule. Although it was a long time ago he helped me understand how the feature was built so that I can trouble shoot. He in some way acted as a consultant and did this as a courtesy. It is rare, but we appreciate this degree of empathy and sense of responsibility. Him coming out resulted in me understanding what was wrong. I would like to thank him on behalf of my family.

Joe and his team a fantastic and can't say enough nice things about him and his team. If you want…read moretop notch professional landscaping done, J. Discus Landscape is the place to go! Work done was very extensive - front back and side yard. We had new pavers installed, beautiful perennials, trees, drip system and more. We will be customers for life. You won't regret it. I'm

We used Dana Lund Landscaping for the Landscape portion of our new pool and outdoor kitchen. They…read morealso did the hardscape portion of the pool project that was under Hawkins Pools. We are really happy with the work Dana Lund did. Frans spent time with us to understand our preferences then put together an initial plan and followed that up by talking with us about various plant options, pros and cons of each then took us to the nursery to actually look at the different types of plants and make the final selections. Rodrigo and his crew did a great job on the porcelain tile decking. He was on site often and was always available by phone if we had any questions or any issues came up. He was very knowledgeable and had good suggestions when there were a couple ways things could be done. Marco, Angel and Joel and his crew did a great job with the drainage system, irrigation system, lighting and planting. Joel and crew's work was high quality. We're very happy with the outcome and would recommend Dana Lund Landscaping.

We needed to replace our raised wooden deck and were looking for a replacement and adjacent…read morelandscaping that would address critical drainage issues. We met with Lund landscaper Taylor Hawkins to discuss options. He came back with a really great preliminary design that matched all our wants and needs. We suggested a small change and he finalized a really great design. Since we already had a stone terrace and wanted to optimize the budget, we chose to match our existing look and Taylor's design addressed all our needs: Most important to us, improved drainage and gravel instead of grass; a continuous paved patio where the raised deck once stood, giving us a more useable, flat surface all the way to the terrace steps, and finally, plantings that enhanced our existing landscape, an upgrade to the sprinkler system and bonuses like a seat wall to expand the use of the patio for guests. Lund even took existing pavers that were removed from the old build and used them to create a circular patio in an area that had been useless before. Lund's talented team were on time, every day, all day. We had one or two weather delays, but if it wasn't pouring, they were there working. If one part couldn't be done due to rain, they moved to something else they could do under shelter. It was like that with every part of the project. Taylor provided guidance, Raphael was an amazing craftsman who installed the pavers with the most amazingly accurate drainage (including additional drainage and water for our potted patio roses), new circular patio and retaining wall. Likewise, Martine built the most beautiful steps for us and finished up the seat wall, Manuel handled the dig out, drainage and gravel work, Angel ordered the plant material and marshalled the guys who planted everything (they were fantastic), and he and Rodrigo also handled the sprinkler system to all the existing plantings and left extra nodes available for future plants. If anyone was left out, please forgive, because the entire workforce were all professional, understanding, and always ready to assist and make a change if necessary. You can't do a project where you dig up your yard and not find the unexpected. Lund was very responsive and immediately addressed any issue, found a resolution, and it was done, usually within a day or two at most. We received everything we paid for, and more. We are currently enjoying the fruits of their labor! We would definitely use Lund Landscaping again and, in fact, we have already received a future quote for some changes we are contemplating on our fountain. Thank you again, Lund Landscaping, for your great work! Because of you, our family's Easter celebration was so inviting, they didn't want to go home!

We worked with Landscape Experts Inc (LEI) to revitalize our wild yard, cutting back swaths of…read moreovergrowth and transforming it with a variety of beautiful California native plants and nine fruit trees. They also carved out a lovely hillside with custom stairs, a spacious terrace, and game trails perfect for enjoying the view. LEI works with YesPlease.Garden (YPG) who managed the design process and Fresh Coat Restoration who completed the new fence. The partnerships were well integrated and it felt like working with a single team. See my Google Maps review for more on YPG. We are very happy with our project and would recommend LEI because they were professional, courteous, reliable, and provided clear and upfront pricing. Documenting decisions in writing proved helpful for keeping everyone on the same page. Any problems we had were resolved fairly, such as correcting the direction of our stairs. Aaron is a man of his word but prefers to conduct most of his business through texting. We first contacted LEI and they promptly scheduled a time to visit our property with YPG to see what was possible within the budget we set out. We completed the design with YPG and LEI scheduled a time for the project demolition. A later approximate time for planting was set, but that was dependent on the availability of the various plants we had selected. Everything scoped in the design was completed within the budget and any add-ons we later requested were priced separately and fairly.

My wife and I are in love with our yard again, and we are very happy with the work Aaron and his…read morecrew did. After deciding to remove our pool, we hired Aaron as the installer for our new landscape project, and we are so glad we did. For months, work was moving forward almost every day, from demolition prep and grading to hardscape, planting, irrigation, lighting, fencing, pergola installation, pebble work, and the finishing touches. The quality of the work was excellent throughout. The paver patio, carport, and front entry all turned out beautifully, and the plants, irrigation, and lighting were installed with great care. We were especially impressed by the rock and pebble work, particularly the dry creek and front mow strip. The mix of stone sizes gave everything a natural, detailed, and polished look that really elevated the final result. Aaron also has a strong eye for detail. He regularly caught things that needed adjustment, even when we had not noticed them ourselves, and he stayed focused on getting everything right. While there were some issues that delayed finishing the project, Aaron took responsibility and worked with us to make them right, which we truly appreciated. In the end, what matters most is that we are thrilled with the outcome. Our yard feels beautiful, welcoming, and complete, and we look forward to years of enjoying it.

We just had Brian and The Paver Guys install pavers and a decorative wall in our backyard and we…read moreare so happy with the result! Our original backyard was a combination of uneven concrete and brick, with a haphazard planter box taking up significant potential outdoor space, all framed with a leaning (and cracked in multiple places) decorative wall. Brian came out to our house twice during the bid process; first to provide the initial bid, then a second time to highlight minor tweaks (how he would do a step landing, how he would modify an awkwardly placed downspout, etc.) which showed he was truly thinking about the big picture. His crew ran into unforeseen issues excavating the existing decorative wall, but he came up with multiple options on how to best approach the situation, and the end result was a really nice wall with significantly improved drainage for the back of our property. Brian was a great communicator throughout, keeping in touch with how various aspects of the project were progressing, and his crew was polite and professional the entire time. We can't wait to enjoy the summer in our new backyard!

I am very pleased with the installation of pavers for my side and back yards by The Paver Guys…read more(TPG). 1200 sq ft of 50 year old concrete needed to go. 3 bids received, and I selected TPG based upon reviews, the best price, and warranted work. They showed up on Friday and finished on the following Wednesday. Very hard workers. They kept the work site orderly. Always had a crew foreman on-site and I also met with the project manager daily. I now have proper drainage in my yard which was not thought of when my house was built in the 60's. Yes, this type of job makes your yard a construction zone (tracked dirt, stacks of pavers, piles of gravel, cement dust) for a few days but the end product is so worth it. A beautiful result. My back yard is now a place I can look forward to using. All around, a great group of people to work with. I highly recommend them.

Ben Hubbard and Al Perez from JV Lucas were extremely helpful, efficient, and responsive to our…read morequestions when our family and two of our adjacent neighbors collaborated to get our parking areas paved. Ben came to our homes three separate times to answer our questions and assure us that all of our drainage needs would be met. They also had to do a lot of rescheduling to coordinate their work with the county's shelter-in-place rules, and they always communicated these changes to us in a very professional manner. The day the paving was done there was a gigantic group of workers and equipment in place on our street exactly when they said they would arrive in the morning, and the entire 3-house project was completed in four hours. I'd hire JV Lucas again with no reservations! Dennis Cathey (Oakland hills)

Shady behavior and shoddy work. First, they started 3 weeks behind schedule. Next, they hacked big…read morebranches off my tree without warning. I understand they need clearance for trucks, but I had *just* paid Ponderosa $1125 to trim that very tree, fixing PG&E's previous hack job. You're pavers, not arborists. If you need trimming done, tell me in advance and I'll get it done right. Then, they used illegal gas-powered leaf blowers to shoo leaves off the street: lazy, against the law, and passive-aggressive, as they blew these leaves directly into our driveway--twice. They could've used a leaf vacuum truck or a Black-n-Decker leaf vacuum. They also left two open bottles of chemical slurry (generated from their job) on my neighbor's median strip for several weeks. Any animal or transient could have ingested or knocked over this liquid. Finally, they tore all my posters advertising our driveway concert off my tree, my neighbor's tree, and two street signs. Their micro- and macro- aggressions, disrespectfulness, boorishness and block-headed behavior will not be forgotten.

I love my new extended patio, expanded side walkway and official 2 car driveway they just completed…read moreyesterday! Palmer and Fabio were amazing to work with from design all the way through to completion. They made my wants into reality, addressed my concerns along the way with attention to detail, and even re-routed existing drainage so it looks seamless! The process was quick, they had all the necessary precautions in place, their team was respectful and cleaned up after themselves, and I couldn't be happier with their beautiful work. HIGHLY recommended! (pay no attention to my landscaping it was like that before and next on my list lol) Catalina Grana pavers in Toscana color with Charcoal trim

The contractor for my kitchen cabinet refacing project recommended Home Pavers (owner Palmer…read moreIriarte). The job was paver landscaping from my condo front gate to my large front door step. We came up with a curved paver design with artificial turf alongside on about 40% of the area. Palmer helped me with all phases from start to finish. His crew was headed by an exceptionally talented foreman Lizandro. Palmer, worried that rain water might pool, suggested we re-route the water, beneath the turf, to run into the bushes located outside my courtyard. When a corner paver on my step did not fit Palmer's crew quickly returned to cut a new cornerstones. Before,,during and after Palmer made time to stop by and confirm plans, progress and post job satisfaction. Did I mention that the price was very reasonable. Entire job, including removal of the old concrete path, was done in two days. Job ended with a perfect clean up. What more could one hope for with such a 'small' area project. See the below photos. For more photos see my mini cyber album at: https://imageevent.com/worldromer/courtyardbeforenafter Note: Some color shifting due to lighting and dampness of pavers. Color of pavers: Calstone Mission grey-charcoal-tan

We just finished a very large and very long project with K&B. I'm thrilled with how our backyard…read moreturned out. We live on a hill, so we had a lot of dirt moved and walls adjusted to give us some more flat areas. This also required permitting with the city because of the height of the walls and slope they are holding up. K&B handled all the permitting part, so I didn't have to deal with the city. I love the look of our new stone walls and trex decking. Our project ended up taking a year to complete (not counting the months of planning and permit work before the project started). K&B held to the pricing of the initial quote even though there were so many delays (due to city permitting) and costs had definitely gone up from what the initial quote was. The crews at my house were very respectful and clean. I feel like it's a very high quality job. The carpenter who did the deck is a true craftsman and gave suggestions on tweaks to really make the look amazing. The stone was all placed individually and the caps are smooth and together to form a great ledge. I would definitely recommend K&B for any future landscape projects.

Simply put, K&B Landscape made our dream come to life. Our process started with Allen, who walked…read moreus through the bidding process for our project. I was extremely impressed and appreciative with how honest and straightforward he was with the details of what we wanted to accomplish and the prices we were looking at. After these conversations with Allen, we chose K&B because we felt like we were getting the highest quality work within the budget range we had in mind. We had a flexible budget and I appreciated that Allen didn't try to upsell me on things that I didn't need. He took exactly what we wanted to accomplish and made some very helpful suggestions using the perspective of his experience. Once we chose K&B for our project, I was extremely impressed with the feeling of "all hands on deck" that they provided. Michael personally managed our project and was here every day to ensure it was progressing to our satisfaction. I was very specific about a lot of the details of how I wanted our yard to turn out, and at every turn, Michael and his team's attitude was "we can make it happen." Michael is truly a master of his craft and provided more additional guidance for how to make our vision come to life. He also helped us choose many beautiful varieties of plants to suit our taste. While the job was underway, the work crews of anywhere between 3 and about 7 guys showed up every day, on time, and were very approachable about things I wanted do discuss or questions I had. I would not consider myself "low maintenance" and I was always met with positivity and a "can do" attitude. Now that the job is finished, Michael has walked me through maintenance of our yard and how to keep it looking fresh, heathy, and the plants growing beautifully. It is clear that they are not the "cut and run" type. They are enthusiastic about maintaining a relationship should there be anything I need or questions I have in the future. If you couldn't tell already, I can't say enough about this company. I am so glad we chose them to do our work. We are going to be enjoying this space for the long haul. I have already referred them to family and friends. Thanks guys!

Steve and his crew performed excellent services. I would and have already recommended them to…read moreneighbors and friends as an excellent landscape company with fair pricing. They did not skimp on quality of effort nor quality of work. Like every homeowner project the need for good communication is key to a happy outcome. Steve outshines in this area. He listened to me describe mine and my yard's individual need. I had a nightmare situation of invasive tree roots growing from under the fence from adjoining neighbors excessively thorny trees. The consequence were thorny tree shoots growing throughout my backyard and its sucker branches popping up on every 2-3 inches along the way. It eventually took over my lawn area by 25ft + in every direction. And it was growing longer! This made it impossible to walk on the lawn and enjoy without being stabbed and bloodied by long sharp thorns. I needed these tree roots traced and dug out completely all the way to the fence line before applying new landscaping. Gaspar and Henry did an excellent job of removing each one of these multiple roots by hand digging. Very laborious and yet they handled it well in the hot summer sun and doing a complete and excellent job. They did it quickly and I thank them tremendously. I had to make the hard but wise choice of not re-sodding and no longer having a lawn. Steve was very patient and guided me to the right choices of landscape material that would help me eliminate this problem from reoccurring on my yard. Steve and his crew (Gaspar and Henry) were a blessing and gave me back my yard. Thank you, sincerely. It was a great experience to work with Awaken Landscapes. I would use them again.

Steve and his crew were so easy to work with. They were very communicative, on schedule, and on…read morebudget! I highly recommend!