We couldn't be more grateful for Octavio and his team. Our backyard has a notoriously difficult slope that many other contractors refused to touch. Octavio was the only one who figured out the logistics of getting a Bobcat on-site and offered a clear path forward. While we worked with a separate landscape designer, Octavio's on-the-ground expertise actually improved the final result. He suggested practical modifications to the original terrace and retaining wall plans that better suited our terrain, which saved us significant costs. Beyond the major earth-moving, he handled: - Full Front Yard Renovation: High-quality work at a very fair price. - ADU Infrastructure: Trenching and installation for electric, water, and sewer lines. - Finishing Touches: Expert irrigation, lighting, and planting. What truly sets him apart is his character. When raccoons tore up our new sod, Octavio offered to repair it under warranty, even though it wasn't his fault. If you have a 'impossible' yard or just want someone honest and highly skilled, Octavio is your guy. read more

Pacific Premier Landscape Inc. - Landscaping Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This is an update review now that we have used Octavio and Pacific Premier Landscaping once again to complete our homes landscaping all around! Octavio and Pacific Premiere Landscaping is STILL incredible! Extremely professional, responsive and just an all around really nice guy! We had a very large project that included our Front, Side, and sloping back yard. My wife and I, like a lot of couples I'm certain, have design paralysis with that "I don't know, what do you want?" going back and forth with each other endlessly. Octavio has a great eye, and countless times he broke our deadlock saying, "How about this? I think this would look really nice" and when we followed his suggestions we ended up being incredibly happy with the result! That's a huge benefit that you can't put value on, because it keeps a project moving forward with minimal stress. Whenever we had questions, he always replied to our texts instantly, and one of the things I really appreciated about his company is that we never had to line up any of our own specialty contractors (electrical, plumbing etc) to do work. He has every discipline covered and coordinates the scheduling of all of that. I've worked with contractors before where they would inform you they didn't do a type of work and we would have to contract that effort separately. Octavio is not like that and he'll coordinate it all according to how you'd like it to look, or be done. Big thumbs up on that! Payment schedules are very clearly explained and documented. Our project included payments in "phases of work" down payment, forms completed, rebar completed, Completed concrete, electrical and irrigation/plants completed, final approval completed etc. and there was flexibility in the schedule if we wished, which made it much easier at one point while we were travelling. He's very open to discussing whatever makes things go smoothly. We loved how he gave us a lot of help particularly with trees/plants (types, locations) Octavio is very knowledgeable in that area and we were very pleased when he met us at the nursery multiple times to show and help us select plants and trees. His work crews were always very friendly, hard working and meticulous, and he checked in on them constantly to make sure everything was going according to plan. It's very obvious that he wants to make sure there are no surprises, and that work is progressing according to schedule and plans. It was a great pleasure having Octavio and Pacific Premiere Landscaping transform our home! We would use him again without question and in fact have several other projects in the immediate future that we're in the process of discussing. A lot of people will search hard for the lowest price (I would estimate that Octavio's prices are not the "cheapest", but they are much more than fair, and I would argue that there is a HUGE difference between "lowest price" and "value"; that being the quality and experience of the work done for the money spent, and with that in mind, Pacific Premiere is a tremendous value! You get a ton for your Money! read more

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I contacted them for a quote to resurface our deck. I was contacted by their landscape designer who said that I needed to pay thousands of dollars to him for a plan to be drawn for the deck. I was confused because it's preexisting and I don't want to change it. He then told me that this was required by the city and I would need a permit! I was astounded because that's a lie! It's not my first deck project so I knew repairs and maintenance do not require a permit. I also received several other quotes from licensed and bonded contractors and no one thought I needed a permit. read more

I'm late posting. Pacific Premier did a great job on my mom's backyard. Friendly group of workers. Octavio listened to what I wanted, and was patient with my decisions. They're fast and organized. My mom as much as she could understand loved the yard. Thank you again for the great job... read more

Poor communication from start to finish. He asked to push our original appointment back which wasn't a big deal, but then still didn't show up on time or give me an update until I asked if he was still coming. We did a walkthrough of some of the potential work done, said he would send an estimate, but never did. I followed up and received no response. Huge waste of time. read more

Highly recommend Pacific Premier Landscaping Inc for your landscaping needs. They have competitive prices and Octavio is so responsive. When we wanted to add on items throughout the project he was always open minded and willing to work with us. They removed and pour new cement, installed irrigation and laid new sod, built a retaining wall and a hog wire fence. We are so thrilled with the way our project turned out and look forward to working with him and his team again! read more

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We have a tiny backyard area that seems home to every possible weed you can find in our area, and this year we decided we needed professional help removing the explosive weed overgrowth. We also asked they remove a volunteer tree, prune two out of control rose bushes, and do some general clean up. We are so glad we hired Octavio's team to do the work! They were diligent and hard working, and we are very pleased with the end result (so nice to just see dirt right now). Octavio was great to communicate with and very responsive, providing us with two options that fit into our budget. We will certainly reach out when we're ready to turn the now thankfully empty yard into something enjoyable. read more

No show. Was scheduled to look at the job and provide a quote. No call, no email, no nothing.

Octavio on his team did an amazing job installing grass in my backyard. We had a big pile of dirt and they cleared it off put down some beautiful grass, and Octavio worked with me answering my questions about which grass to buy. He was very communicative and helpful. His team also prunes some trees for me and we're very diligent about clearing off all the debris and cleaning up the space. We will definitely use them again and already have another job booked for pruning more trees in our back and front yard. The prices are really reasonable and value for the service! Highly recommend!! read more

I'm a *Repeat* customer, needed general yard clean up and overgrown, out of control brush....Quote was fair, competitive. Work was outstanding - work crew was efficient and professional. I highly recommend this business, they get the work done. read more

Working with Octavio and his team to redesign our front yard was a truly wonderful experience. The results are stunning, and we've already gotten so much positive feedback from our neighbors! Octavio was extremely responsive to my texts; he was incredibly communicative and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We appreciated his collaborative approach from the beginning - after we shared our ideas at our first meeting, he and his colleague Eric presented a detailed proposal with a beautiful and functional design. Despite the fact that it wasn't the cheapest option among companies we interviewed, we are so glad that we chose them because our experience was excellent from start to finish. The workers were professional and personable. The yard looks like a fairytale:) Octavio and his team will be helping us with ongoing maintenance too (we had an irrigation system installed) and we can provide an update as to how the plants are doing over time. In summary, we're very pleased with our lawn, and grateful to Octavio and his team. read more

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Wow! Pacific Premiere Landscape Inc. was a dream to work with. We had a few companies come out for quotes and we are so glad that we went with this team. We had Octavio and his crew completely redo our back yard and front yard and we could not be happier. The final result of our outdoor spaces surpassed our expectations. We worked with Sean (their designer) who helped design our backyard oasis. As a designer myself (not landscape) I was so impressed with his work -- he turned our space from "this is a nice renovation" to "this is a luxury OASIS (on a budget)". The crew was top notch and so kind-- we had changed our mind on a few things and it was no problem to update the layout. The craftsmanship and service was unparalleled. One morning, we saw the crew scooping out pebbles from between pavers because they must have felt it looked "too full". We were wondering what they were doing but later in the afternoon realized that it was to add more depth and dimension to the design and made it look even more elevated! We didn't even ask them to do that! We even noticed them patching up our sidewalk with concrete which wasn't even part of the job. The crew really was so fantastic... we were sad when the job was done because it was a pleasure having them around . Octavio's expertise and patience made this process effortless. For example, I couldn't decide on plants and he offered to take me to the nursery to help pick some out. This was so incredibly helpful and for him to take time out of his busy schedule meant a lot. He also dealt with my many texts and questions . All in all, this team is the best and I feel so lucky to have found them. I have some other projects that I plan on tackling and am grateful to have Octavio as my go to! Fun fact: I wrote this review sunbathing in my new backyard oasis! read more

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We can't say enough good things about Pacific Premier Landscape. Octavio and his crew take great pride in their work. Their skills and communication go above and beyond. Although they are not the cheapest, they are licensed, very experienced, and only use high-quality materials. We definitely got what we paid for. Another company installed our back yard landscaping in 2021. Unfortunately, the irrigation was all wrong, so the plants struggled. Octavio and his crew designed and installed a new irrigation system and replaced a lot of failing plants. It works perfectly, and everything is now thriving! He also plumbed in micro bubblers for our raised beds that deliver the right amount of water exactly where it is needed. Our tomatoes this year were the best yet. And the trees he transplanted are all doing well. We will be hiring them for all of our landscaping and gardening needs from now on. Thanks, Octavio! read more

Pacific Premier Landscape Inc. - Our back yard. Pacific Premier replanted a lot of plants and completely revised our drip system so that it now works properly. - Landscaping Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Attention to details and very high quality work. Found them on Yelp and work is exceptional as well as the pricing. I highly recommend them. They are on top of their game. My wife is perfectionist and she's very satisfied with the project. Thanks Octavio I will for sure send you referral. read more

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I can't say enough about what a great job Pacific Premier Landscape did. Octavio and his team were professional, responsive and really helpful. I worked with Octavio on the design of the driveway and retaining wall. It looks beautiful! I interviewed at least 5 other landscapers, with costs all over the map. Pacific Premier Landscape came in right in the middle. They had great references and did a lovely job. I requested a certain time frame for the work, and they finished earlier than expected. I am just thrilled with the job! read more

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Octavio is dedicated to customer satisfaction and I very much appreciated his communication style and consistency. I am likely not the easiest client and I had pretty half baked design drawings. Octavio and his crews executed the following scopes for us: demo, fine grading, drainage systems, landscape walls and footings, poured-in-place concrete pads/pavers, lighting, DG, concrete flat work, and landscaping and irrigation. Despite the fact that my documents were partial we were able to arrive at a price and stick to it (with fair change orders) while figuring out the details of the project on the fly. I would recommend Octavio and PPL to anyone. read more

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Well, they stopped responding to me... they said they'd try to stop by and when they didn't, I followed up with pictures and never got a response. Also, they told me to text and never responded. read more

After a year of trying to figure out how to accomplish our backyard vision and ending up with dead end after dead end, I found Pacific Premier Landscape on Yelp. I called Octavio and set up a design consultation with Sean. Sean produced a simple, elegant design that was perfect for our needs. He really listened to us, and we are super happy with the design, which is highly functional with a modern aesthetic. The project included extensive excavation, a board-formed concrete retaining wall, a paver patio and walkway, artificial turf, built-in bench seating, plants, and lighting. Octavio and Sean communicated well, always answering texts, emails, and phone calls promptly within the same day, if not the same hour. Octavio smoothed out any hiccups that came along the way and made sure we were happy with the final product. Pricing was transparent and consistent from start to end. Octavio's team was professional throughout the process. I highly recommend Pacific Premier Landscape. read more

Octavio and company just finished installing a new front yard for us in San Ramon working from a design I had made. I'm not a landscape designer, so I relied on Octavio's knowledge to help me avoid problems. We wanted to get rid of our water-hungry lawn and replace it with more water efficient (but not California native) plants and avoid introducing drainage problems. We also had our old broken concrete walkway replaced with a paver walkway and had a large unstable tree removed. Very happy with the results. Octavio's team was on time (2 weeks) and on budget, answered questions quickly, and quickly made adjustments when requested. Couldn't have felt more comfortable through the entire process. Thank you Octavio! read more

Pacific Premier Landscape Inc. - front view of just-finished installation - Landscaping Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Octavio and his team were disappointing and I had to discontinue their regular service. They charged $300 a month for biweekly visits. They wouldn't commit to a consistent schedule (specific weekday and time) and sometimes skipped a week so I received only one visit a month. When they were here, they left leaves and debris on the corners of the yard. Although I was promised it was included in the service, they didn't do basic trimming even if a bush started to grow onto a walkway or a trees branches grow low enough to get in the way. read more

Octavio and the team are fantastic. I requested them to provide a design and replacement for my tired 30 yr plus front yard. His quote for the job was fair. He provided a plan, was very open to ideas and provided great feedback. His crew was very professional, on time and hard working. He finished the project ahead of schedule and my wife and I are very pleased. I have only positive things to say about this company. I also like they are a local family business. read more

Definitely one of my favorite contractors I've worked with. We hired Pacific Premier for a hardscaping project in our front-yard. The two main elements consisted of a flagstone patio and a dry-creek bed. Octavio was professional during every stage of the process, from scheduling an initial site-visit to discuss the project, sending a quote, managing the work, quickly responding to texts/calls during the project when I had questions and following up to ensure all tasks were completed. His crew worked very carefully and paid a lot of attention to details to make sure the project turned out beautifully. On top of all that compared to other quotes I received his was also a great value. I recommend Pacific Premier Landscaping without hesitation. read more

We hired the Pacific Premier team to complete our front yard landscaping this Spring and are very happy with both the results and the experience! There were hardscaping components, a new sprinkler system, and several varieties of plants installed. From the get go, Octavio stood out from other providers due to his responsiveness and honest nature - and he and the team upheld this impression from our first quote to the last correspondence. The estimate was appropriately detailed and straightforward. Pricing was reasonable, and there were no surprises or hidden adjustments along the way. Octavio demonstrated flexibility in re-scoping and reestimating the project with us to better align with our budget, while maintaining the most critical aspects of our original digital design, which we had developed before engaging him. He was happy to adapt to our changing needs and did not apply pressure in any way to push out outside of our financial comfort zone. Ultimately, the team was able to execute to the design, while providing expert advice on adjustments needed to bring the vision to life. For instance, the digital design did not fully capture the sloping of the yard, creating some challenges in positioning of some hardscaping components. We were very happy with the work and the relationship, and we ended up seeking their services for some additional odd jobs around the yard (repair of garden sprinkler, restaining existing decks, etc) which Octavio was to help with for a very fair rate.  Given the surpringly rainy season, they flexed to the weather, and yet still delivered on schedule. We are very satisfied with the Pacific Premier team and look forward to working with them again for any future projects! read more

I wish we could give Octavio's company 6 stars. We worked with him to redo our entire backyard and could not be happier with the results or the process. He was a breeze to work with - responsive, creative, and thoughtful - and was also the most cost competitive of the multiple bids we solicited. He gave us many choices along the way (on turf, pavers, and deck colors) and advice on how we should consider different choices. He also accommodated a few small changes along the way at very reasonable costs. His team was always professional and courteous of our space (they had to access the yard through the house) and finished the job well within our tight timeline. I highly recommend Octavio and company! read more

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We have been wanting to build a deck for a long time. It was quite a challenge finding a landscaping company that specializes in Trex decks, and when we did, we received insanely expensive quotes. I reached out to Pacific Premier Landscape via text message after seeing their beautiful and impressive portfolio on Yelp. Octavio replied promptly and we scheduled a date for him to check out our back yard. Octavio sent me a reasonable and fair quote a few days after, and we scheduled a starting date. He arrived with his project manager a few days before to make sure all the details were clear. Jose and Claudio were the team that built our deck. Trex is a composite material that is low maintenance, but can be challenging to work with, and they did a phenomenal job. They are super professional, kind, and were respectful to our property, leaving it clean and organized every afternoon. Jose always took the time patiently answering all my annoying questions about the building process. He and Claudio went above and beyond making sure every little detail was taken care of. The rest of the team joined them during the landscape phase. Octavio was always available for my questions and concerns. He suggested a few additions we didn't think about when the project started, and all were priced fairly and done beautifully. We are extremely happy with the results and are thankful to Pacific Premier Landscape for making our dream backyard. read more

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After getting several quotes on our backyard remodel I chose to go with Pacific Premier due to their reasonable pricing and professionalism. Octavio helped me with suggestions on the design and materials to use. His team did an excellent job on our backyard. The communication was great. The guys were always having us check to make sure everything was done the way we wanted it. The guys even worked on the weekend and on a holiday to ensure that the job was completed timely. They went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend Pacific Premier for your landscaping needs! read more

Super responsive. Super fast. Completed my backyard in 3 days. The result is beautiful. Also the best price among the 6-7 companies I asked. See before and after pictures read more

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Pacific Premier Landscape recently renovated our front yard, and we are so happy with the result! The project included new plantings, irrigation, and a fence. The process was smooth from start to finish, and the price was fair. Octavio was very helpful and responsive throughout. He answered many detailed questions and helped us weigh the pros and cons of different design options. He stayed in close communication during the installation, accommodated last minute changes and additions, and spent some time afterwards making sure we were prepared for the maintenance. His crew worked efficiently and meticulously. We were amazed how quickly they completed the work. The foreman, Gustavo, was communicative and knowledgable when we had questions. We're so excited about our new yard and would definitely recommend Pacific Premier! read more

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Pacific Premier provides the most detailed and high quality landscaping work. Octavio and his team completely revamped my crumbling backyard with removing all existing hardscape, adding drainage, rebuilding retaining walls, adding plantings and laying a new carport. There was nothing they couldn't do! I was so impressed with their work ethic I decided to work with Octavio and his team for monthly maintenance work and have been very pleased with the results. I had a previous company for maintenance, but they just did not show the same level and care so switched to Pacific Premier. Highly recommend for all jobs big and small! read more

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This project was a long time coming as my wife and I have been talking about redoing both our front and back yard since we moved in. We had some general ideas of what we wanted but didn't really know what the best use for our space would be.   We began looking for and talking to landscape designers and contractors in 2022 and it was so hard to get someone who would even reply. Those who did, would come to us with an exorbitant price and that was with making large amounts of cuts to our overall project. Thankfully, we found Pacific Premier Landscape who helped us with the design aspect and the construction portion. They were quick to reply and start the process. From day 1, Sean gave us the confidence that what we wanted could be accomplished and that they could help us create the vision for it, all for a reasonable budget considering the size of the project. He was extremely professional and patient with us as we went back and forth until we landed on a final design. I am one to always second guess, so I am sure we were not his easiest clients, but he let us go through the process that we needed to, to feel comfortable moving forward. As soon as we saw the vision and design, we knew we made the right choice.   As far as the construction of it, Octavio and his crew were phenomenal. They were courteous, professional and thoughtful with the implementation of our design, even finding creative solutions for things we did not even know we needed to address. And while we had a bit of a delay on the demo side of things due to a PG&E issue, Octavio was always understanding while we sorted everything out. In the end, that all translated to a beautiful space that we could not even have imagined. From the concrete to the driveway design, to pavers, new fence, artificial grass, plants selection and installation, the quality, craftsmanship and care that Octavio and his crew demonstrated can been seen throughout. They even came back weeks after the job was complete after we changed our minds one last time on an area of our backyard to make a change we wanted. And while the before pictures don't show the true condition of our space with all the cracks and unevenness of the concrete and sinking areas throughout the yard, it was something that we could barely use and not something our toddler could actually spend time in. Now, she loves the space and has spent every day discovering and playing in her new safe yard. We could not have asked for a better implementation and result. It can be daunting to take a project like this on, not just for the costs of it but also because you want to make sure that you get it right and having someone like Octavio and everyone at Pacific Premier Landscape made the entire experience and process seamless. read more

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The Premier Pacific team just helped us redo the backyard for our building in San Francisco, and we could not recommend them enough. Not only is the finished project better than we could have imagined, Octavio and his team were quick and patient with us. They completed a full project which included leveling the yard, adding multiple retaining walls, turf installation, etc. in just a few weeks even during the crazy rain fall we experienced this month. They were even able to add in a last minute request of adding a gas line mid-way through the project. I will definitely be recommending Pacific Premier to anyone who is looking for a landscaper. The team clearly brings a lot of expertise, and we are so glad that we decided to go with Pacific Premier! read more

Could not have asked for a better team than Octavio, Sean, and their crew. Everything went smooth sailing starting from the first outreach to the design phase, communication, landscaping project, and clean up. Sean was great to offer suggestions on the designs and would not hesitate to answer any of our questions. Octavio oversaw the entire project, while his crew worked to assure the design was done to spec. Now we have a beautiful backyard to enjoy with our family. Thanks again and will definitely recommend to all our friends and family. read more

We hired Pacific Premier to remodel our backyard. They were great to work with every step of the way and our yard looks fantastic! We worked closely with Sean during the design phase. He listened to our needs and accommodated the items on our wish list. He offered guidance and suggestions, but was open to our ideas. Sean was excellent at follow up and responded quickly to our questions throughout the project. Octavio was our primary point of contact during construction. He was also very responsive and easy to work with. His crew was friendly, courteous and cleaned up the yard daily before leaving. They often asked our opinion before beginning a new section of the yard and helped with color selections. Octavio was quick to respond to our text messages and accommodated the couple of items that we wanted to change. We plan to use Pacific Premier when we remodel our front yard in the near future! read more

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So I reached out to this company and he came out to meet with me late June. He was supposed to provide proposal that week after doing measurements. Today is 8/8 and I do not have proposal. Sadly, many excuses as I texted frequently. This is not good business practice and am extremely disappointed. What a waste of my time. read more

We had Octavio do a flagstone pathway and concrete steps with railing. He did a great job and am very happy with the outcome. His guys were nice and easy to work with. They kept us updated on what they were working on and what was the next step. Octavio stopped by everyday to check in on the progress. I will contract them again if I have another landscape project. Will also recommend him. read more

Pacific Premier Landscaping was great to work with, and we highly recommend their team for your landscape project. The Pacific Premier team was responsive during the initial design phase and helped estimate different budget levels and scope details. Our front yard was a steep sloped area that was not being utilized for flat outdoor area in the sun. Sean and Octavio helped listen to our goals and objectives and helped turn them into a reality. Once construction commenced, the crew stayed on-schedule and on-budget throughout the intensive 8 week remodel. Octavio walked the project with my wife and I every week and responded to emails and texts typically within hours. Our project included board formed concrete retaining walls, pavers, synthetic grass, landscaping, fencing, trash enclosure and an entry trellis. We are thrilled with the outcome as the attention to detail and overall quality level exceeded expectations. read more

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We selected Pacific Premier Landscape to grade and install the hardscape for the front, back, and side yards based on their quote, the great reviews on this site, and having met Octavio. The job was completed on-time and as quoted. We made several changes along with way and Octavio and his guys delivered. We are very happy with the outcome and the quality - they essentially turned our design into reality. During the job, the neighbors watched the process and commented on how hard the team worked and were impressed with the change. I highly recommend Pacific Premier Landscape. read more

Octavio and his team did a great job with replacing a big lawn area around my house side yard with pavers. He was very professional and suggested few ideas before we started the project. He took care of everything! Matched the paver colors exactly to the existing concrete and pavers around that area. It now looks beautiful and my kids can use that area to play. His team also helped remove few shrubs around and added fruit trees! I highly recommend his service. read more

Octavio and team were super good to work with. * Octavio made great decisions / recommendations that I hadn't thought of when designing our landscape. The result was better than I expected. * he was the only person to submit a sketch of the plan to help us understand * his team was prompt and efficient * his estimate was in the mid range of all estimates and I think a fair value for the work done Overall I'm really happy with how everything turned out and will definitely go with them again in the future read more

Can't say enough good things about Octavio and his crew. I drew up a quick design of what I wanted in my backyard, deck, stairs, and artificial grass. The work they did was excellent. I am already planning on hiring them for my next project. read more