We had Black Diamond design and install pavers for our front and back yards two years ago. A few…read moremonths back, we noticed loose pavers on the stairs leading up to the house and larger-than-normal gaps between the pavers in other locations. I called Black Diamond and Chavalah and Ayla in customer support scheduled repairs within a couple of weeks. Hector came out and not only fixed the pavers we had marked, but also proactively inspected the remaining pavers and fixed them as well. We're glad to have chosen Black Diamond for this project.

We worked with Vanessa Grimaldo on a renovation of our backyard in Berkeley. Vanessa and Black…read moreDiamond Paver Stones transformed our dilapidated, overgrown backyard by installing paver stones, synthetic grass, a proper drainage system, and a rebuilt staircase. The finished backyard looks excellent and the quality of the construction appears high. Vanessa specifically provided excellent, white-glove service throughout the entirety of the project and was super responsive to all of our communication. We did have a number of issues arise with the crew (mainly excessive dust seeping into our house and trash being left behind on the neighbor's property line), as well as the accounting department (an accidental attempt at overcharging us), but Vanessa always did an excellent job of troubleshooting these issues and helping to guide everybody towards a resolution. She also worked diligently on our backyard design and expertly guided us through several iterations and unexpected construction issues. I highly recommend working with Vanessa and Black Diamond Pavers.

Alex and his team at Lamorinda Landscaping are the best!!! After painful and expensive dealings…read morewith others, SO glad I was given their contact information. Not only did they help me by working within my budget, Alex has followed up every other week to make sure that everything they installed or fixed is working properly and that the new lawn is growing as it should. He is very knowledgeable and very kind. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

Lamorinda Landscaping has been taking care of my yard for three years and I am so happy with their…read moreservices. We have done a few big projects and they also provide my weekly maintenance. I am very confident in their advice and expertise. They have even helped me with a few emergencies. I highly recommend them!

We purchased a home with a huge backyard and so much potential -- but it was completely overgrown,…read moreand it was hard to envision what could truly be done with the space. From the moment I reached out to Pat, we connected right away. He is incredibly knowledgeable about landscape design, layout, and all things plants. He really helped us see what was possible. Pat then introduced us to Ricardo, who is the expert in hardscape, mechanical work, and overall execution. Ricardo and his team worked tirelessly to demo our backyard. Once it was cleared, we finally saw how much usable space we truly had -- and we even uncovered a view! We were so pleased with the entire process -- from design to execution -- and absolutely love the end result. Working with Pat and Ricardo was seamless, professional, and collaborative. We're already looking forward to having them transform our front yard next. We highly recommend Universal Pavers for anyone looking to reimagine their outdoor space!

We hired Ricardo to help with a remodel of the pavers in our backyard and worked closely with Pat,…read morethe project manager. They were both wonderful to work with from start to finish - very communicative, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire project. Most importantly, the work speaks for itself. Everything turned out beautifully and we absolutely love our new backyard. We're so happy with the finished result and would definitely recommend Ricardo, Pat, and their team!

Lara is an absolute professional in her field and understands the goals and needs of her clients in…read morecreating truly stunning gardens and landscapes. Look no further to find who you're looking for the best person and business to manage your outdoor spaces.

Would give more than 5 stars if I could. Lara and her team are amazing. She was recommended to us…read moreby the folks at Encinal Nursery in Alameda, and they sure didn't lead us astray. Lara understood the feeling we were going for with our project and helped us design the landscaping in a way we never could have done ourselves. She hit the bullseye. And her crew executed the project with such attention to detail, it was so great to see. A+ all around and we can't wait to work with them again.

We have used New Moon Landscaping for several projects over the years, and they've been outstanding…read moreevery time. They've completely redone our front yard, built beautiful planter boxes and retaining walls, installed new lawns, and replaced plants throughout our landscape. Their work is always high quality, they're reasonably priced, work efficiently, and are incredibly trustworthy. They show up when they say they will and have great communication throughout every project, consistently delivering excellent results. I highly recommend New Moon Landscaping to anyone looking for reliable, skilled landscapers. We couldn't be happier with the work they've done for us and will definitely use them again for future projects.

We had an amazing experience with New Moon Landscape. Michael was great to work with from start to…read morefinish. He was responsive, reliable, reasonably priced, and very easy to communicate with. We hired him to redo our side yard with a new concrete walkway and drainage, and the finished project looks great. Everything is clean, well done, and exactly what we were hoping for. Michael was professional throughout the entire process. We would absolutely use New Moon Landscape again and highly recommend Michael and his team.

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 moved into a new home a few years ago. The backyard was in rough shape and not functional at…read moreall. So, we made it our first priority to get the backyard done so we could really enjoy it. We had everything completely demoed in order to start from scratch. We wanted a more rustic, traditional looking garden with brick pathways and lots of plants. Having never done a project like this before, we hired a landscape designer: Cyn Coulouthros. She put together a design for us and recommended Aaron's team at Landscape Experts due to their experience with softscaping and hardscaping, especially their brick work. And they would be able to deliver the traditional look we were going for. I cannot say enough good things about Aaron and his team. They go above and beyond to make sure you get what you want! Aaron is so easy to work with and always responsive. The lead on our project was Raul who is amazing at what he does! He takes pride in his work and is incredibly talented. If you need any landscaping, I highly recommend Landscape Experts. Some things Aaron's team did for us: Laid a brick pathway, laid a flagstone patio, installed pathway lights, installed much needed drainage, installed a drip system and Rachio controller (to program the sprinklers from your phone), resurfaced an existing raised seating area for us as it was completely deformed (likely from earthquakes), placed mulch, planted all of the trees and plants, etc. An additional note, Aaron doesn't forget about you once the job is done. We had a light go out and he sent someone over immediately to fix it, as an example. If you're having any issues, he wants to help, even if it's unrelated to anything they've worked on. We will 100% be using them when we're ready to do our front yard and for anything else landscape related! Thank you so much Aaron and Landscape Experts for giving us our dream backyard! You guys are amazing!

We had a great experience with Linda, owner at Sunrise Garden Design. She patiently listened to our…read moredreams and desires, and helped us land on a backyard design that was practical and beautiful. She clearly communicated her expertise and when our questions drifted to the actual execution of the work, she would always say "that is for the contractor to decide". While some may think this response abrupt or uncaring, Linda is clear in what she does (design) and does not do (installation). We did end up tweaking some design elements to lower installation cost but overall followed her plan. Even when we asked for different plants after her main design was completed, she helped us out at no additional cost. It was a good learning experience for us and we are happy with the final result. Thanks Linda for your great service!

My husband and I are so happy we enlisted the services of Sunrise Garden Design and had the…read morewonderful opportunity to work with its owner Linda. Linda's design process from beginning to end is extremely effective! It involved friendly communication and relationship-building to ensure we provided her with our plant interests and overall desired garden outcome that helped her with designing our front yard. Linda's expertise in plant knowledge and garden design resulted in a drafted plan that was very detailed and informative. In addition, Linda's contractor referrals helped to seamlessly complete the project process. About six years ago, we had our front yard transitioned from lawn to drought-tolerant plants, but it hadn't been thriving. With Linda's help, we were able to keep the healthier plants and incorporate their place in the yard into Linda's plan. We appreciated that as well as her suggestion to transplant many of the existing plants that didn't really fit the front yard's plan to the backyard area where they can still be enjoyed. Linda's gardening love and enthusiasm is infectious! With our newly completed front yard and improved backyard, I'm looking forward to increasing my own gardening skills and enjoying the therapeutic benefits it can provide.

We had a great experience with Vince's Landscaping. They worked in close collaboration with our…read moredesigner and did a great job coming up with their design options as plans changed. The project included new dry stone walls to level out our creekside yard, new sprinklers, lighting, paths, plants, deck and patio. The crew did a great job keeping the job site clean at the end of each day and remembered all the little requests we made along the way. Steven was great to work with, and helpful when talking through options. We'd certainly recommend them.

Replaced our lawn with a native plant garden. We have limited mobility and needed a pathway that…read morewould be safe. They installed a concrete based, flagstone path that perfectly met the bill. Absolutely no trip hazards. Impeccable job. Lalo led a hard working crew that kept noise to a minimum and cleaned the site every day. The flagstone path perfectly matches our existing flagstone patio. Outstanding craftsmanship. Highly recommend.

We worked with Francisco and Pat to design and install both a French drain and new driveway. The…read moredriveway came out beautifully and we are thrilled with the final product. Francisco and his crew worked hard and we were amazed at how they transformed our property so quickly. We appreciated the clear communication and thoughtful design they provided. We also felt that the price was very reasonable. We would certainly reach out to them again for future projects.

We had a great experience with Francisco and Gonzalez F Landscaping. Francisco provided a…read morecompetitive bid, started quickly, and completed the project on schedule. He built a stacked-block retaining wall with a very solid, conservative design, including a concrete foundation beam that others had not proposed to help ensure the wall wouldn't settle or move. Francisco also designed a thoughtful hillside drainage and discharge system to control runoff, prevent erosion, and avoid creating drainage problems for our downhill neighbor. His extensive experience with drainage systems was obvious, and he clearly takes pride in building things to last rather than cutting corners. Francisco is also an excellent communicator and listener. He took the time to explain the design and each phase of the work, listened carefully to what was important to us, and was very open and responsive to our questions and feedback throughout the project. His crew was hardworking, friendly, and a pleasure to have around. Francisco stands behind his work with a strong guarantee. We would definitely use Gonzalez F Landscaping again and highly recommend Francisco and his team.

Ramiro erected a new retaining wall to replace a fifty year old, crumbling retaining wall. Ramiro…read moreis a gifted craftsman and the proof is in the amazing results. Before starting, he suggested a beautiful material rather than defaulting to a drab cinder block. I like that added a French drain and laid PVC to allow future enhancements to the resulting raised planting bed. My neighbors noticed and were very complimentary. I highly recommend hiring Ramiro for your next concrete or masonry project.

Ramiro, his son Brayan and their team are the best! I received multiple bids from several concrete…read morecompanies, and we chose Ramiro for being monetarily fair, extremely responsive, communicative, and knowledgeable. We have a very long driveway and needed roughly 20 large flags of concrete replaced due to major cracks from wear and tear, earth movement, and time. They were able to begin the job in a timely fashion & worked daily very hard to get the job done quickly. I highly recommend RB Concrete!