Small yard? No worries, Brookside has your back!…read more If you buy new construction these days you can pretty much kiss that yard space goodbye. Finding ourselves in this situation, we needed a team that could transform our "cozy" yard into a comfortable yet elevated outdoor living space. Enter Brookside. You know that feeling when you hire someone to do a big home project and hope that everything goes well, but you kind of hold your breath in the event that something goes awry? That won't happen with Brookside. From our initial call to the thanks-for-everything completion hand shake, they didn't skip a beat. Everything went SO smooth and communication was on point the entire time. Brookside is a well oiled machine. The conversations between us, Brooks and Jenny, and the crew were fluid the entire time and no one was ever in the dark about the plan. On top of that, everyone was so personable and professional. These guys are hard workers and leave your space clean and organized at the end of every day. We were so happy with how our space turned out. Brookside took our basic ideas for hardscape and softscape to the next level and created a beautiful designer yard. We would hire Brookside again in a heartbeat- and you should too!

Brookside Landscape Design did a phenomenal job. Our backyard went from the typical small, suburban…read morebackyard to a sophisticated and luscious landscape that looks like it belongs as a hotel lounge. Brooks and Jenny at Brookside have such a creative and and beautiful aesthetic that we never could have imagined on our own. Their attention to detail is amazing, and their design concept was truly everything we wanted. Even though we have a small yard, they were able to make it look so much larger by moving things around and creating a better flow. It seriously looks like we added square footage. All of the plants that they chose for our yard are so beautiful and unique. Everyone that comes by wants to know what each plant is called because they aren't the very common yard plants that everyone has...they are so interesting! They chose the foliage specifically for what they knew would grow well in our area and with the sunlight for each side of the house. Thoughtfulness went into every aspect of each item they added...from the plants, to the wood and stone for the built in bbq, the special market lights (that are really unique and fun), all the way to the treated concrete. Everything looks like a step above! The work process was easy, and the crews that showed up every day were gracious, kind, friendly and hard working. Over the weeks we got to know the workers, and it was a sad day when it finished and we knew they would not be showing up again every morning. Even our 5 year old knew their names and would announce to us each day who had shown up in the morning. Jenny and Brooks were also very friendly and kind, and were a joy to work with. Such a great team. I have already been showing off their hard work to our neighbors, who are very impressed with the amazing results! Hopefully they will be in our neighborhood working again soon!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. SD3D did an amazing job on our complete front and…read morebackyard hardscape remodel. We installed a french drain behind our retaining wall, driveway paver installation, the crew built and installed stairs in two parts of the yard, stucco work and final planting and mulch of our entire property. Matt, Elisabeth, Jake and Ishmael and the entire working crew were professional, transparent and communicative on every level. Our in-person consultations and design confirmation schedule were very helpful from week to week. The work timeline was on schedule. The main crew; Ishmael, Jorge and Carlos were professional, hard working and punctual. Everything was properly managed, including the demo, removal of yard waste and final clean up. Thank you!

This project was expertly managed from start to finish. Matt and Wade brainstormed with me and my…read morehusband and kept tweaking the plans until we were all happy. As issues came up (permit delays, grumpy neighbor, too tall chair ordered on my part), they helped us navigate it all and offered support even when they didn't need to The subcontractors they used to dig, build a large retaining wall, install turf, build the patio, install the pergola, and lay lots and lots of rocks were wonderful--nice, patient, and hard-working. The whole team even took an old playhouse and redesigned it safely for our kids on the hill. Matt's design, attention to detail, and the time he took with our project was above and beyond. He answered every call and text quickly. I couldn't have asked for more. I've already recommended SD3D to all of my neighbors, and recommend them for small or large projects.

Cam is hands on, professional and just a good guy. He works harder than anyone I've dealt with and…read morehe's HONEST. Just a good human. Highly recommend.

I live in La Jolla and Cam and crew came out my area and did an amazing job. Cam brought his…read moreknowledge to refine the design I had in mind and seamlessly incorporated my ideas with his practical approach. Being an older La Jolla home that has been through several updates of different styles over the years, there were multiple mini projects to accomplish. The work they did included extensive vine and root removal, brick work, extending a retaining wall, building a fence, rock-scaping, sod laying, irrigation work, and planting a variety of plants including privacy bushes, small plants, succulents, and a fruit tree. The Bilt by Cam crew did such a nice job and finished quickly.

Modern Yardz were extremely professional, did a great job of understanding our needs and often had…read moreuseful suggestions. The project was completed in a timely fashion working around the weather, always keeping me informed. Shout out to our project designer Jake Sypnicki for working closely with us, handling all the changes and resolving all the small things we wanted changed. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hands off zero headache high quality project.

I had a wild overgrown backyard area near our community walkway and now, because of Modern Yardz, I…read morehave a beautiful clean patio/yard with paver, turf and private fenced area. I am so very grateful that after meeting several companies, I chose to go with this amazing responsive, professional team! From my initial consultation/design with Jake to the team's completion within the estimated timeframe (which is rare these days), we had great communication and worked well together. Extra appreciation to their incredible Project Manager Greg for going above and beyond! Thank you Modern Yardz!

Jamie, Julio and the team were amazing! They were punctual every day, they were very detailed…read moreoriented and presented themselves professionally! Jamie quoted a timeframe when the project would be completed & delivered! I highly recommend Savon Pavers! You will not be disappointed! I know some of the reviews below are negative, but please keep in mind that was during Covid. My husband and I are very pleased with Savon Pavers!

The value and quality is what we considered when we were looking for a landscaping contractor. So…read moregland and thankful that Savon Pavers was referred to us. Not only they have a good quality of work and very reasonable price, their people are so hardworking and very respectful. Quite a few of my neighbors had also interacted with the workers and looked at the landscaping themselves and they were amazed of how respectful their workers are and how beautiful the landscaping that they did. We are so delighted with the outcome. The job was completed on time and with no problem at all. Savon Pavers is highly recommended! Good job!!

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.

Great work in a small plot by the beach!!! Done in one day. Takes time to schedule but worth the…read morewait.

Our new house had not had any landscaping done in years. We met with Philip of Team G7 to talk…read moreabout ideas for improving what landscaping existed and were so impressed with his knowledge and vision that we decided to do a complete overhaul of both the front and back yards. From start to finish Philip and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Philip's crew completely replaced the patio in the backyard with concrete and travertine tile. Also in the back yard, a new overhead shade structure was added. They also replaced the back fence and added new fencing along our property line in the front yard. A new walkway was added to the front and side yards and the driveway was replaced and widened. Then the plants were replaced in both the front and back yards. 3 months out the plants are absolutely thriving. The final touch was landscape lighting in both yards. Philip handled all of our permitting requirements and supervised the work flawlessly. This has been our best experience with a contractor ever.

When we started searching for a contracting group to create the right feel for our landscape, we…read morehad no idea how the journey would unfold. Purchasing a home during covid and the enduring shortages created additional concerns. Researching landscape architects took a good couple of months until we were blessed to connect with Team G7 Landscape Design and Build. We were very optimistic with what they presented online and were absolutely thrilled with our first of many in-person meetings with Philip Lizarraga, their Creative Team Leader. Philip became the bridge that merged our hopes for a wonderful and unique environment with a solid understanding of everything from design down to the foundation and through to completion. He spent many hours addressing why we wanted certain elements and then leading us in a direction that would be the perfect fit for our environment. Philip literally knew what we desired before we did! The time, dedication and care he took to understand our desires coupled with his lengthy knowledge of his industry was incomparable! The process with Team G7 went smoothly from start to finish. The Team was incredible! As individuals concerned with minimizing disruption to our neighbors I can say that Team G7 exceeded every request for consideration for our community from cleanliness to care regarding extraneous noise. Oscar was our Project Manager and the entire Construction Team was exceptional! They were at work every single day without fail. The communication with Team G7 started and remained unparalleled. To this day, weeks after completion, if we have a question they are very responsive at all times! We feel incredibly fortunate to have met Team G7 and to have collaborated with them on a unique landscape that will bring us joyful and fulfilling memories with our family and friends. We give Philip, and all Team G7, the highest recommendation for being an incredible Landscape Design and Build company dedicated to the highest standards of care, quality and client dedication! We are truly grateful to them for the amazing work they have done!

A beautiful place with well-cared-for plants. It has a lot of charm and a very peaceful atmosphere.read more

I love coming to this place to walk round and just be amazed at the beauty and artistry here. I…read moresometimes get ideas to be creative based of what I see here or swing by to grab a plant or 2, or 3. The staff is darling and they generally have what I need. A cool place hidden in plain sight. I'll have to edit post later with photos.

We hired Fredrickson Landscape strictly for design work on our Altadena / Eaton Canyon property,…read moreand they exceeded every expectation. Ben brought a perfect blend of creativity and practicality to the project. He helped us work through ideas for bark vs. rock swale areas, oak-friendly deck details, plant massing, River Wattle spacing, fencing and gate options, and even long-term maintenance considerations. The design is beautiful, functional, and perfectly aligned with the modern-Mediterranean feel of our home. Although the installation was done by another contractor, the clarity of Ben's drawings and notes made their job significantly easier -- everything was laid out so cleanly that there was almost no guesswork during the build. If you want a landscape designer who is thorough, communicative, and genuinely invested in making your space both stunning and practical, I highly recommend Fredrickson Landscape. The design alone made a huge impact on the final outcome of our yard.

Ben is total standup guy, everything from his enthusiasm in designing your dreamscape, to ensuring…read morethe job is completed with the highest standards across the board, he's numero uno in my book. He'll even go beyond the scope of the job and provide wisdom and recommendations for ideas on how to furnish or decorate the landscape once the job's complete. His crew is very knowledgeable and hardworking and happily accommodated a few tweaks requested throughout the project. The end result was a job well done, worth every penny spent. The only tip for others I'll mention is to get on his schedule sooner than later because it can be booked out a couple months (which is only a testament to how sought after his company's services are!). Ben is total standup guy, everything from his enthusiasm in designing your dreamscape, to ensuring the job is completed with the highest standards across the board, he's numero uno in my book. He'll even go beyond the scope of the job and provide wisdom and recommendations for ideas on how to furnish or decorate the landscape once the job's complete. His crew is very knowledgeable and hardworking and happily accommodated a few tweaks requested throughout the project. The end result was a job well done, worth every penny spent. The only tip for others I'll mention is to get on his schedule sooner than later because it can be booked out a couple months (which is only a testament to how sought after his company's services are!).

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.