I recently hired Steve Turner of Black Diamond for a comprehensive outdoor project that included…read morepavers, planting, and irrigation. They managed every aspect of the project with a high standard of quality and strict attention to detail. Design Expertise: The team was incredibly thoughtful during the planning phase. Their design insights optimized the layout of the hardscape and plants, resulting in a highly cohesive and functional outdoor space. Quality & Speed: The workmanship on the pavers is outstanding, with precise cuts and proper grading. The irrigation and landscaping were integrated seamlessly. In addition to the high quality, the team worked efficiently and completed the project as scheduled. Thoroughness & Cleanup: They were meticulous from start to finish. Once the work was completed, they performed a timely and thorough cleanup, leaving the entire property spotless. Reasonable Pricing: The pricing was highly competitive and fair, offering excellent value for the level of professionalism and quality delivered. I highly recommend Black Diamond for any detailed hardscape and landscaping projects.

Black Diamond just finished installing pavers in my driveway and it was a top shelf experience from…read morestart to end. They provided the most comprehensive estimate of all the contractors I had engaged with including drawings with slope markings and worked with my arborist on mitigating tree roots from a nearby Redwood what was the source of my buckled asphalt driveway problem. The team showed up on time, cleaned up everyday and there was excellent communication throughout. They were not the cheapest solution, but I think the best and I felt like I was in good hands the whole way through. Job was completed in a timely manner and looks fantastic. They were also knowledgeable about city permitting requirements. I would certainly hire again!

RB Landscaping is hands down one of the best in the Bay Area! Nate and Jesus, along with their…read moreteam, were incredibly upfront, professional, and understanding of our needs throughout the entire project. We contracted them to build a 50-foot CMU retaining wall, and we were extremely impressed with how fast, efficient, and hardworking the entire team was. They kept us informed throughout the process, paid attention to the details, and made sure the project was done right. If you're looking for a landscaping company that's reliable, honest, and takes pride in their work, I highly recommend RB Landscaping. We couldn't be happier with the results!

RB Landscaping did a fantastic job with my front yard, walkway and driveway project. From the fast…read moreresponse from Nate and endless patience answering my questions plus guidance on materials, to the actual work from Jesus and team I couldn't recommend them more. The quality of their work and attention to detail was clear each day, from arriving on time to their professionalism, and how fast they were able to do so much I was honestly impressed. I also appreciated how they diligently cleaned up the area every day, no dirt on my neighbor's sidewalk or driveway from my project. RB not only came in overall under budget from 4 bids I received, but also did the work twice as fast as the "big" competitor as well, in total taking 5 days to complete. My neighbors keep giving me compliments as I pass them on the street now, saying how great our yard looks. Will have zero hesitation to engage RB for my future projects.

We recently hired Tyler for landscaping work at our home. He was professional, responsive, and easy…read moreto work with throughout the project. He and his crew worked hard and were committed to making sure the job was completed. We especially appreciated his communication and willingness to address questions along the way. We are enjoying the improvements to our yard and appreciate all of the effort that went into the project!

We hired Tyler to design and install new landscaping in our back yard after building and ADU, and…read moreupgrade the front yard. We were very happy with all aspects of the project, both the design and the installation. Tyler communicated with us daily, his designer Juliana was very easy to work with, and Anselmo and the crew did excellent work especially on the new paving in the back yard.

Andre and team are top notch from start to finish. They worked on our project with scope and…read moreexpectations clear defined, and delivered excellent work. After the initial consultation with Luis, Andre provided a detailed quote with breakdown of all the items, labor cost, and materials. Their quote is not the cheapest but definitely the longest. I like how the quote had all the cost breakdown and specifics regarding choice of materials and scope of work. Another thing I wanted to highlight is the fact that Andre was able to propose something creative and different to enhance our existing design, so that we ended up with multi-tier retaining walls and re-using a lot of the existing boulders on the side. Our project involved a lot of demo / excavation on a steep hillside, building a large paved deck with railing + steps up and down. From start from finish, the crew worked every single weekday from 8am sharp to 5pm. There is no playing loud music, no messing around during lunch time, just super organized hard work and impeccable work ethic. Due to the difficulty to access the backyard, everything was done by hand, and the end result came out amazing. To our surprise, the entire project took LESS than two months! What a transformation! We look forward to hiring them for more work in the future.

I scheduled an appointment with GCSF for an on-site estimate. About 10 minutes after the scheduled…read moreappointment time, I received a call from the office saying the estimator had arrived, spoken with the residents, and then left. The problem was that I had been waiting at the correct location the entire time. Before the appointment, I had both verbally and in writing asked them to make sure they did **not** go to a different address in another town. The receptionist confirmed that the estimator had gone to the wrong address and assured me he would come to the correct one. Unfortunately, after waiting another hour, I never heard from the estimator or the office. My attempts to call the office also went unanswered. At that point, it became clear that no one was coming and no one was going to let me know. Mistakes happen, but what disappointed me most was the lack of communication and professionalism. GCSF wasted more than 90 minutes of my time and couldn't extend the courtesy of a simple phone call or update. Based on this experience, I can't recommend them.

Having no idea what to look for in a landscape designer, I asked around at work and got some…read moresuggestions but there was a universal "he's great!" for Tyler from Furuichi Landscapes. Tyler is one of the most knowledgable people I've ever met when it comes to plants. He had suggestions and answers to every question we threw his way. His communication was spot on, understood what we wanted, offered suggestions when we didn't and was super chill through the entire project. He even recommended a fantastic landscaper to boot. His fees and costs for plants were well within budget and he made sure nothing was a surprise. And if he shows up with a fruit tree, just take it. Trust us. Who knew a nectaplum was even a thing? So delicious... We could not be happier with Tyler's work. If you're looking for a designer, or just want to learn the scientific names of every plant in your backyard, Tyler is your guy. A+, 5 stars, would totally have him pick our plants again.

Working with Tyler on the design for my front yard was productive and fruitful from start to…read morefinish. He recommended a variety of plants that fit the layout of my yard and were deer-proof and drought-tolerant. His horticultural expertise is extensive, and he was responsive and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him highly and without hesitation.

We had a great experience working with the Sequoia team. David helped guide our design from…read moreinspiration to reality while providing realistic alternatives and suggestions to meet our specific needs and budget. Darin coordinated the build and was always available and responsive to questions and last minute changes in schedules. Both gentlemen took great care to work closely with us and we couldn't be happier with the new plants and landscaping.

I wish I could have given this company 5 stars. I was impressed with their website and other…read morereviews. I never had the chance to hire them since they did not communicate professionally. The designer seemed very knowledgeable but when personal issues came up, nobody answered the messages I left about future meetings or conversations. He said he sent over preliminary plan via email and I never received it. I sent a few messages. After a week I heard back and he wanted to come by later that day. I had other commitments so I couldn't do it. Again I asked if he could share what he had via email so we could discuss it intelligently when we could meet, and nothing. He said he would get back to me about setting up a follow up meeting in person. I heard nothing. I called the office and it's a virtual assistant. A human called me back but I wasn't available. I left another message and crickets. I sent an email about my disappointing experience. No response. If this is the way things go at the outset, I'd be hard pressed to hire them for the project. I guess they have enough business to go around without me. Good luck if you hire this team.

I saw Jose Avina Garden Service via Yelp. The Reviews are great so I called him up and he came…read moreover to our house to perform estimate of our front yard. He did an estimate on the same day in the afternoon. I was very pleased with his pricing and went ahead with Jose. There were two estimates as I am not sure if I can afford the landscaping work; one was to clean up then after it was clean up I shared with him the style I like which is low maintenance by adding small rocks as shown in the insert. I am pleased with his work and his team.

Jose's team did a very good job turning our front yard from a neglected jungle to a tidy and…read morepresentable automatically watered garden, and his prices are very reasonable.

I had a great experience working with Jennifer for my yard. I only had a very general idea of what…read moreI wanted to do and from asking me lots of questions she was able to help me design something truly one of a kind. We created a space that I absolutely love to spend time in every day. We created a small, private, walkable garden that is a joy to be in.

Jennifer was wonderful from start to finish with our backyard landscaping project! She really…read morelistened to what plants I wanted and what would grow with minimal maintenance (hint: native!) and when I was clueless she helped guide me. She spent a good amount of time and worked really well with our landscape people to make sure everything was in place correctly. We are ready to add in more plants now after 1.5 years! She helped us understand how to not crowd the plants and she was right! I thought her price point was reasonable. Also love that she is local to Pacifica which was a bonus to us.

We are so glad we chose Elite Landscaping for our turf project. Alberto was easy to work with and…read moretruly understood our needs; plus, his pricing was very reasonable from the start. He has a specialized team dedicated strictly to turf installation, which gave me full confidence-- and the final results prove it. Between the excellent communication, the efficient and clean crew, and the timely work, the experience was seamless. Alberto and his brother, Daniel, are such professional, kind people who clearly go above and beyond for their customers. It's easy to see why they have so many referrals and repeat clients!

I recently worked with Alberto and his team on my driveway replacement, and overall it was a great…read moreexperience. Alberto always kept me well updated on the project status throughout the process. During construction, we ran into some unexpected issues related to the city, but Alberto communicated with me right away and was able to resolve everything quickly and smoothly. He is very open-minded and even helped with a few things that were outside the original driveway scope, which I really appreciated. I'm also very happy with the in-ground lights that Alberto and his team installed -- they turned out great and really enhanced the driveway. I would definitely recommend Alberto and his team.

David and all his team of experts did a wonderful job installing new pavers in our backyard. Our…read moreold concrete slabs were cracked, and had shifted, altering the drainage of water to flow towards our house. After interviewing many landscape pavers, Ideal Engineering stood out for being prompt to all the meetings, willing to visit multiple times to double-check measurements before bidding and were knowledgeable on the current state of available inventory and which showrooms to visit to preview them. Prices were very reasonable and transparent. There were no unplanned mark-ups and all change orders were reviewed and had to be approved by me in advance, so I could budget accordingly. I think this is an advantage of choosing a local paver. The work was efficient and professional - different specialized crews for demolition, irrigation, paving, cleanup were used with their own knowledgeable foremen. Each foremen acted as an available point of contact and communication was easy and friendly. Any texts or calls were usually returned within minutes. The teams were proactive in highlighting any complications or issues that might require design approval to make sure the work they did matched what I had in mind. For example, Pedro, the paver lead felt it was better to create a smooth curve at a corner instead of a straight 90 degree corner, and he was right! The boundaries flowed smoother and nicer with the lawn. The paving work was top-notch. We had decided to install premium pavers from Belgard, and it was important the work was done properly for such an investment. This included grading at the proper slopes for proper drainage, adding weed-resistant fabric, multiple levels of graded stone for proper leveling and polymeric sand for good sealing between pavers. The team helped build custom steps that looked very nice to create easy step-downs and paver edging was done with great style and aesthetics. For a potentially complicated project, I really felt confidence in the team and the process. David also helped offer advise in helping me move and reset our external heat pump units so that they could be reinstalled on top of the pavers. They were able to build conduits to facilitate running irrigation and electricity underneath the pavers for adding drip irrigation of containers and future lighting in our garden. Cleanup was thorough, with parts of our yard reseeded and topped with new topsoil. There was no construction debris left on our lawn or streetside. Everything was swept up. Fence gates that were temporarily removed were re-installed to appear as if nothing ever happened. I would definitely use Ideal Engineering (Ideal Landscape & Concrete) again for future projects.

We had our pavers installed by this company 8 years ago, and they just came back a couple of days…read moreago to repair a few sunken bricks. Their team is consistently wonderful--the workers are so polite and careful, ensuring zero damage to the surrounding pavers. It's rare to find such reliable craftsmanship and long-term customer care. Highly recommended!