Baxter Landscaping was easy to work with and i keep getting compliments on the quality of the work…read morethey did. They came in on time and have come back to fix minor problems thar came up afterwards. They created a plant pallete using plants that were deer resistant and effective for the area they were planted in, then tore our and redid all of our landcaping including a redo of the irrigation system, and fixed our hardscaping. Highly recommend.

Dave and his team did a great job for us. Dave is very organized and efficient. It was a big job…read moreand he and his team always left the place looking neat. He stuck to an aggressive schedule, had great suggestions and advice, and the results are wonderful. I highly recommend

Major pruning on a plum tree, required because of fence replacement. Crew took care of it quickly…read moreand professionally. Price was very reasonable!

The work was excellent and worth the money. I've never had the whole area so clean since I bought…read morethis house! They did an especially wonderful job on the olive tree in front. It looks like a professional arborist tree trim. The yard cleanup about 3 months later was excellent too. All the weeding and trimming back bushes and trees for the cost was an exceptional value.

Hippos are not only the best landscapers I have ever engaged, they are one of the best home…read moreservices contractors. These guys know how to do *everything* -- from simple yard cleanup, to hardscape, planting, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and irrigation. They are professional and great to deal with. It's a family operation, and they work well as a team and take pride in their work. They worked with our ideas and added their own, always accommodating and helpful. I would recommend them highly for any landscaping needs. And save yourself the money of hiring a landscape architect, because they do at least as good a job with design. They have great ideas and know how to make your landscape special.

I am so glad that I was able to find Hippos. There is no need to find another company. They are…read moreable to do anything for your project. When i moved to my new house my irrigation system was a complete mess and they were able to draw out blueprints and leave an updated system that does exactly what each part of my garden needs it to do, including areas where the past system was unable to reach. They will definitely be my go to for any future projects I have.

Felix (owner) and his crew, Melvin and Fernando did an excellent job doing a full landscape cleanup…read moreof both my front and back yards! This was a very challenging job as it entailed pulling shrubs, weeds, and dead plantings from both gravel and ground cover. At my behest, they also laid new ground cover all along my back yard edging all while working diligently for 4 days! They also delivered the ground cover all the way from Scotts Valley after discovering that the local supply store was out. They knew that I did not want to wait over a week for that shipment to come in. The pricing was right on target with what Felix had quoted me--reasonably fair for the scope of the project. I look forward to many future projects with Felix Landscaping and the twice monthly garden maintenance they will perform from now on. Very grateful.

Felix was recommended to us by Ewing outdoor supply in Santa Cruz when we needed assistance with…read moreour irrigation system. He stopped by and quickly diagnosed the issue. Felix is personable and easy to work with. We will be using him again!

Knowledgeable team, but very poor communication experience…read more The response I received was dismissive, overly aggressive, and unprofessional. Instead of explaining their approach constructively, they criticized other bids and ended the conversation abruptly. I'd recommend getting multiple opinions and relying on an independent structural engineer rather than taking any one contractor's claims at face value.

Avalon Structural is a truly professional organization across the board - front office, inspectors,…read moreengineers, and on-site repair staff. If you have a foundation crack, save yourself the time and trouble and call Avalon Structural first. I got multiple estimates for my fairly extensive ~23' horizontal crack. I found there are three types of companies. The first type will do the minimum to chip out the rusted rebar, throw some fresh rebar in there, patch it up with a "band-aid", and charge you handsomely for a quick in-and-out job. The second will glance at your foundation and immediately tell you it has to be replaced, for an even more handsome price, of course. And then there is Avalon Structural. They will perform a comprehensive and highly structurally sound repair, removing all compromised material, charge a fair price, and stand behind their work with a strong warranty. If you visit their website, read the articles, and watch the videos explaining the right and wrong ways to perform foundation repairs, you will be well-equipped to choose the right company for your foundation job. Or, you can save the time and just call them. We couldn't be happier with our repair. The foundation looks great and feathers in perfectly with the undamaged foundation sections. The repair team was amazing and extremely respectful of our property. The city inspector signed off with zero issues, which speaks volumes about the quality of their work. A big thank you to Roger, MJ, and the entire Avalon Structural team!

Great experience working with Crestline Construction. Ours was a small project that was done…read morequickly, at a fair price, and done really well! Josh and his crew were a pleasure to work with from first contact to finish.

I had concerns about the workers at this company while they were working at my neighbor's property…read more I overheard employees using derogatory and inappropriate language, and their behavior at times gave me the impression that some may have been under the influence of alcohol. There also appeared to be quite a bit of standing around and watching rather than actively working. I can only speak to what I personally observed and heard, but the overall conduct was unprofessional and concerning. I would expect a company working in a residential neighborhood to maintain a respectful, professional, and safe environment

If you are searching for a concrete contractor, I recommend D and G Concrete. They recently…read morecompleted a project at my Royal Oaks home and I am delighted with the finished project. Daniel Sr. and his son Daniel, were at my house within two days of my initial phone contact to evaluate the job. They provided me a proposal within days. I subsequently enlarged the scope of the project, and they made several more visits over the next two weeks. The project consisted of two stamped concrete patios, two stamped concrete aprons, a stamped concrete walkway, 135' of fence footing, and one propane tank pad. Once finalized a start date was scheduled. Though there was a slight delay, they kept me apprised of the situation, and the work commenced as rescheduled. I was particularly impressed with their work as they formed the pour. It's that time when a trade skill and art meet. For example, the two Daniels formed and reformed a walkway ramp with stairs several times over the course of a day before they were satisfied, transforming the mundane to aesthetically pleasing. They were attentive to my concerns regarding drainage and slope, and provided suggestions as work proceeded. At all times during the project, they sought approval as various forms were set in the yard. The core crew are all family members which I believe instills pride in their work. The stamped concrete came out great, and they returned after a month and some sunshine to seal the concrete. In addition to the quality work it was gratifying to do business with a local business.

From first our first meeting until job completion D & G Concrete were professional, on time,…read more competitive pricing, answered all my questions in a timely manner and their work is top notch. I cannot recommend enough. I will use D & G and recommend D & G for all my concrete masonry needs. 10 out of 10!