Picture Build completely transformed our backyard by replacing an old, unused pool with a stunning and highly functional outdoor living space that our family enjoys every day. The finished project exceeded our expectations, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The entire project took about nine months, with roughly half that time spent navigating Los Angeles County's permitting and approval process. Picture Build's permit coordinator did an excellent job keeping everything moving and minimizing delays. The demolition phase was exceptional. Luis and his crew removed our old pool in a neighborhood where heavy equipment wasn't an option, so most of the work had to be done by hand. Their skill, professionalism, and attention to detail were impressive. Once demolition was complete, a talented team of craftsmen brought our vision to life. They poured new concrete, built a beautiful stacked-stone retaining wall, and installed stunning travertine pavers throughout the patio. The quality of their workmanship is outstanding. Our project manager, Jorge, kept both the demolition and construction phases running smoothly. Like any major project, we encountered a few minor challenges, but every issue was resolved quickly and professionally by Jorge or John Durso, the company's general manager. Special thanks as well to Max, our electrician, and Brian, the quality control supervisor and all-around problem solver, for their dedication and attention to detail. The final transformation is incredible. What was once an aging pool is now a beautiful, inviting outdoor living space where our family loves spending time together. Picture Build delivered exceptional craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service throughout the entire project. read more

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I love, love LOVE the pool that Picture Build created for me! Paul was an absolute ORGANIZED dream to work with, and Daniel designed the absolutely perfect pool for me, taking into consideration all that I wanted, and keeping it in my budget. Highly recommend! read more

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Got a rough estimate, but then received a rude email when I informed them I was going with another company.

Picture built done an amazing job in the front of our house love the transformation. Paul was our representative. He did a wonderful job following through and making sure we were happy with every stage of the project. He came out several times even on the last day to make sure we were completely happy . Thank you so much for all the hard work.!!!! read more

I highly recommend Picture Build, they did a beautiful designing & executing the pavers for our driveway & landscaping our front yard. They show up when they say they will & making customers happy is job 1! read more

Picture Build did a great job with our backyard and front yard projects. Most recently they completed pavers, rocks, and extended our stairs to the sidewalk. We had the standard builder mulch and plants which was water friendly, but the clean, updated look is so much nicer. We love the path lights and lights embedded in the steps. In the backyard, they completed a very long wall, fire pit, and pavers in a beautiful mixed grey and beige color, along with sod. They even helped us put in our Vegobeds and installed all the drip necessary for easy planting. All the staff - from the front office to the project managers and the landscaping and hardscape teams - have been a pleasure to work with. They are very responsive and attentive to details! We would definitely recommend for your next project. read more

10/10 amazing work! Love the customer service and thoroughness. This team works fast and got the job done exactly as we asked. Daniel did a great job helping us decide which plants to go with and how to format them throughout the yard. And the onsite team was killer! The main guy, Nacho, was awesome, along with Antonio and Francisco!! Great customer service, anything we needed they handled perfectly. I highly recommend this company. read more

Picture Build - Our backyard landscape - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Sylmar, California

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Jorge at Picture Build is absolutely incredible. He communicated effectively with me throughout the entire process of installing our irrigation system. He also put me in contact with a plant specialist who helped us transition our brand new plants and made sure that they thrived in our newly renovated yard. Cannot recommend him highly enough! read more

The design team for our property, John & Anna, were so kind and treated us like close friends when they sat down with us in our home to design the backyard we wanted. When the work started, Jorge, the Project Manager, could not have been more professional. The build teams that worked on our backyard were courteous and hardworking. As the job was finishing up, Bryan, the Quality Control person, was patient with us and made sure everything was as we wanted. We would use this company again, and it's the only company we would refer to our friends for this type of work. Thank you, Picture Build! read more

Anna, Paul and their crew did an amazing job helping us replace our patio pavers and update our drainage and watering system. The whole process went so smoothly from the design phase down to the final installation. They were very accommodating to our schedule and worked with us to find an estimate that worked with our budget. They even helped give advice on future updates we plan to do ourselves. I appreciated Anna's style and suggestions, and we were very impressed with Paul's team and the craftsmanship that went into fitting the pavers into a special shape to work with our space. And now we are relieved to have a new drainage system that will move heavy rain away from our building. This team is extremely professional and skilled. (Note that the planting in the photos was not part of the update. ) read more

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Fair prices and professional approach. Fast to respond and highly communicative too. I didn't end up working with John, but found that the price estimate was completely reasonable. And I appreciated the professionalism that he brought to all of our conversations, helping me to understand things that I hadn't considered when originally concepting my backyard redesign. read more

Looking to renovate my backyard and install a new paver driveway, I consulted multiple landscaping and paver companies at the Pasadena Home Show. I met with multiple other companies who did not align with my vision, who did not reflect my needs, and gave me inflated quotes. I was then fortunate to connect with Gilian, the Marketing Director at the wonderfully designed Picture Build booth. Gilian's warm and knowledgeable personality instantly drew me in! "Step into my office!" she said with a warm welcoming smile. She asked what I would like to do with my yard and actually listened to my ramblings! Soon after, I met with Design Manager - John Durso and his new hire Anna. John is an incredibly talented and outstanding creative Landscape Designer and really blew me away! Within an hour of our first consultation, John presented a sketch for my backyard renovation and new paver driveway that perfectly captured my vision. Unlike the other companies who failed to understand my needs or budget, John listened intently to what I wanted and respected my budget from the start. His optimistic can-do attitude truly made my days feel brighter whenever we worked together. After finalizing the contract and approving the designs, the project officially commenced. To ensure a smooth transition, a comprehensive design walkthrough and handoff meeting was conducted in my backyard involving the design team, John and Anna, and the Project Manager, Jorge Flores. Although I was initially hesitant about the transition after having built a good rapport with John and Anna, Jorge put my mind at ease. His profound knowledge of landscaping, and reliability in handling the day-to-day work with his team were exceptional. Jorge demonstrated tremendous patience, confirming design details with me and taking the time to clearly explain aspects and options, and even used spray paint on the ground to provide a helpful visualization of the plans. Together, we successfully navigated a small issue that surfaced post-demolition, ensuring no action was taken without my discussion and approval. Afterwards, John and Anna were looped in to formalize the changes to the conceptual plan and the minimal associated cost, which I was happy to approve. The professionalism and skillfulness of the entire team was evident throughout this project. In addition to their great work, I deeply appreciate the dedication and energy everyone invested, and I truly value the connections we built along the way. I would especially like to extend a special and heartfelt thanks to the paving team. Their performance was nothing short of PHENOMENAL. They worked tirelessly, to produce results that are both spectacular and exemplary. The quality of their craftsmanship is remarkable, I absolutely could not be happier with how all the pavers all turned out! Extraordinary work and customer service, thank you so much Picture Build! read more

I used this company for a huge backyard project. Overall, the experience was favorable, the primary reason being is the quality of the work was very good. I think there are probably less expensive companies out there however I decided to go with this company because I know that quality of the work was superior to other companies. I am more than pleased with the outcome, Mr. Durso was the best part of the company because he had a lot of ideas that made my backyard, functional and aesthetically pleasing while trying to meet my budget. My project was a little more technical because of the circumstances of my backyard, and I felt that they were capable to handle those issues. read more

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After searching for a landscaping company for nearly 2 years, I finally got in touch with Picture Built through Dana, an excellent and talented designer. She had great ideas and very useful recommendations that made it easier for me to decide which way to go. They started the project at the beginning of the year Supervised by Carter, who was very responsive and acted immediately to my request in case there were any changes. He also gave great advice and recommendations, a true expert in his field. This company also employs outstanding crews each one which their own specialty. Jimmy was excellent in installing our artificial turf, lighting, planting and irrigation system. Alex and his crew did an excellent job in installing our pavers. When everything was done, Brian their Quality Control guy made sure everything was working and done right while implemented any adjustment needed. read more

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After meeting with 3 other companies, John Durso was my last appointment of the day. I appreciated his knowledge of concrete paving and his patience in explaining some processes of the extensive driveway I had to replace for a client. When considering all the factors and drawing on John's experience, we choose to use paver bricks instead of pouring concrete (for a 120' driveway). John provided color and size samples and then was able to get the special size & color mix I requested. Which was no mix at all!...just a single color and single size. When the work began, the crew was very hard-working, knowledgeable, and polite. The demo and re-grading was efficient and thorough. I choose slot style drains, which required more time and skill to have laid out properly. The hand-work that when into laying out 12,000 pavers was awe-inspiring AND laser-straight lines! Plus, all the corner cuts and cut-arounds were precise and tight. When the city inspector required a last minute change to the apron; John, Jorge (foreman) and the crew put in weekend time to complete the project before the deadline. More than pleased (along with the client!) and would use them again! I cannot post pictures due to client confidentiality--but believe me--it is one gorgeous driveway! Peter Gurski Peter Gurski Design Inc. read more

Thank you Anna and your team (Paul, Fidel, Justin and Bryan) for bringing our dream backyard to life. We truly appreciate all the hard work and care that went into it--it's everything we hoped for! read more

These guys are amazing. Uber professional. Know what they are doing. Attentive and responsible at every stage of the demo and build. We had our entire driveway and side of house have pavers installed. Replaced the lawn and replace the sprinkler system. They advised on best solutions and gave us options. They also happened to start the project during the hottest week in LA in recorded history. Nothing stopped them. They were in and out as per promised schedule and did an excellent, clean job. Thank you! Wish you offered other remodel service! read more

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Picture Build is the best! First of all, they are the most knowledgeable team and secondly, they do top tier work. You will not be disappointed hiring them and their crew. Absolutely professional Team! We had a very difficult backyard with zero access they worked around every obstacle with ease.They kept up with my big job within the timeline they promised, they were the most pleasant, and professional people I could have found to work on this project. Picture Build Team was very clean and well organized. I am beyond happy and will call them for all my landscaping needs. I would definitely recommend there business & services! read more

We had a sprinkler lateral line leak surface 3-years after installation. When I called the company to help me trouble shoot the issue, they went out of their way to make my request a priority and sent over one of their best technicians (Brian) the same morning. I expected the technician would assess the problem and schedule a repair at a later date. But Brian assessed the issue and began working the repair. In two hours time the complex repair was completed and the before and after pictures say it all. We used Picture Build to install a complete drought tolerant landscape design solution including a drip sprinkler system throughout. There team is top notch and they are a company that stands by their work and goes out of there way to make their customers happy. Thank you Mohamad for sending Brian today. read more

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Picture Build recently did some work in our yard to lay fake turf and add a concrete platform to the front. Nicole helped us think through what we wanted and had some great ideas to transform the space. She was also great when we went back and forth about recycling some stone pavers we had, and also suggested plants for us. When it came to doing to work, Jorge and the team were excellent. They turned up on time and were incredibly professional over the several days of the job. Jorge was always contactable and would be on site each day in case I had questions. I highly recommend Picture Build and will be using them again for future work. read more

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Loved Picture Build. From the get go, we felt like they were almost family. They cared about our plans. We loved watching our plans progress from our old backyard to the oasis we have always dreamt of. read more

Picture Build did an incredible job helping to design and create our new front yard. Both Bryan and Daniel were communicative and professional. The price was reasonable (they are not the cheapest) but you always get what you pay for! Thank you, Picture Build. read more

The integrity of this company personally and professionally is top notch! Picture Build was punctual and worked very hard nonstop through extreme heat to complete our project. They also worked with our yard design ideas, but also suggested some great ideas as well, to get the desired results. The overall job was to add a flagstone walkway, a new front lawn + plumbing, and pavers + plumbing (for a raised garden) in the side yard. Working in two separate crews completed the job, Carlos and Antonio did an amazing job laying the flagstone pavers, building the front yard planter boxes, and laying the side yard pavers (see photos). The craftsmanship of these guys was truly impeccable, and the front walkway and front planters look better then we could have imagined, and the side yard pavers seamlessly tie into the pavers we already had. Again they both did a fantastic job on the hardscaping! The next crew, Nacho and Alex, did a beautiful job of removing the old lawn, replacing all the plumbing for the sprinklers, and then laying drip lines for the new front yard and entry planters. In addition, Daniel and Jorge, our sales consultant and project manager, did a great job staying in close contact with us to make sure we were satisfied with the work throughout the process. Picture Build completed our multiple yard project on schedule as promised and we are very happy with the results. End-to-end they delivered on this project which turned out better than we had expected. We look forward to having them back for other projects. read more

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Had them design and implement a complete makeover of my back yard. Excellent communication throughout the process, fees were fair and reasonable. Ongoing support is also available as needed. read more

Picture Build just finished a large job for us, completely overhauling our backyard and we are thrilled with the results! We initially met with the owner, Brian, and literally 17 days later the crew was out here starting our job. When Brian and Jorge (project manager) told us that the crew would be done in 6 weeks, we were a little skeptical. We had 2500 square feet of concrete to demo and replace with pavers, grading, new drainage, new seat retaining wall, moving our existing retaining walls, building a bar, moving our pool equipment, installing turf and decomposed granite areas, and building a fire pit. Other than a one day delay due to rain, the crew finished exactly 6 weeks later. WOW! Jorge was an excellent project manager, always communicating the progress, any changes that had to be made, and making great suggestions along the way. The crews were all wonderful, especially Max, Gabriel, Domi, and Juventino. Juventino and his crew would stay until 7pm some days in order to make sure the job was completed when promised. Thank you Picture Build for helping us realize the backyard of our dreams, that we will enjoy for years to come! read more

Picture Build - After. Grading done and everything one level - much more useable space! New bar with gas line to connect our BBQ. Beautiful paver work. - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Sylmar, California

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I want to give 10 stars if I can. I had a pool built along with landscape done by PB team and it was an amazing transformation. The entire process is seamless - from design to post-completion walk-through. The entire project was completed under 2 months. The various teams from PB were synced so well with their schedule that there was not a day wasted. My husband and I came in with no idea on permit processes, materials, design, or equipment needs, and PB team took care of them all. Our designer, Dana, helped us narrow down what we like and sourced the materials at the most reasonable prices for us and modified our design to match our vision. The craftsmanship of the construction team is superb!!! A special BIG THANK YOU to our project manager, Paul. We ran into various items and decision-making points and Paul's experience became so valuable. Paul is also very resourceful offering us the best solution - not only affordable but also esthetically stunning. Paul is our to-go person whenever we have any questions. The pool team is also very professional, courteous and on-time. It was such a wonderful experience working with PB team. read more

Having worked with other landscaping contractors in the past, I can say that Picture Build stands above the rest. Compared to past experiences, the communication, management, quality of work, and team are superior. We chose a modern design that was not the easiest to construct, but the team pulled it off exceptionally well. Everyday the team was right on schedule and working efficiently. Shaka, Adrian, Hugo, and Josh did a great job making the design come to life. Shaka and his team in particular did a very good job on all of the concrete forming. It was meticulously constructed and the finished product was exactly what we were looking for. Project Managers Melinda and Victor were on top of things. They were always available and personable. Melinda saw the project through from start to finish and made sure the job got done right, speedbumps and all. There are many newly constructed yards in my neighborhood but I think ours stands out. You can definitely see the quality difference of a Picture Build yard. Even much more "expensive" looking and ornate yards in the community don't have the level of finish that ours does. Picture Build craftsmanship is excellent, they care about their work and it shows in the finished product! read more

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We had a fabulous experience with Picture Build to redo our entire backyard with hardscape and landscape. From the start, we worked with the designer Dana, who mapped out a fabulous plan for our backyard. We couldn't even imagine what could be done with our backyard and she took it to a whole new level!! She was patient with our changes and we developed our design for a reasonable price and quickly. We decided on extending the patio, installing pavers around our new pool, and putting in planters around the edges of the backyard. We also wanted to save a few aspects of the backyard that were already there like the brickwork and some of the trees and Dana made it so easy to these aspects into our design. Once we were ready to start the work, Dana made sure we were able to get on the schedule quickly, as we were trying to manage a bunch of projects at our house. George, the project manager, was very communicative from the minute we schedule the start date for the job. He stopped by almost every day and made sure we knew everything that was going on and if any changes needed to be made. George's crew of Max and Andre were absolutely outstanding!! Not only were they incredibly hard workers, but they were communicative, clean and respectful of my property, and made the 3 weeks of work as easy as can be when you are doing construction. We loved that they asked us about even minor changes in design and didn't go ahead with any of the work until we were absolutely sure. The final result has completely blown my mind and I couldn't be happier with the way Picture Build conducted business and made it happen. I would highly recommend working with picture build for any outdoor landscaping/designing needs, especially Dana, George, Max and Andre!! read more

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I enjoyed working with Picture Build during my landscaping project. They worked fast and efficient and the workers were nice. Even though the project was completed during the hottest part of the year, since they guaranteed growth, they replaced all the plants that did not survive at no extra cost. I would definitely hire them again. read more

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We had a great first experience with a landscaper through Picture Build. Dana listened to what we wanted - unlike a different vendor who dictated ideas. Once we were ready to install, George and Dana walked us through everything to ensure expectations were aligned. Nacho and Alex did a tremendous job on the install - in some of the hottest weather. I'm so happy that our prison yard now looks like a garden! Highly recommend them! read more

Picture Build - Before - we had lovely plants on the perimeter but a huge cement slab in the center. - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Sylmar, California

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We hired the company to replace our old Landscaping with succulents They did a very wonderful job. They also follow up several months after to make sure the plants are doing well. They are a very reliable honest company. read more

Five stars for Picture Build. Daniel, George, and team did an excellent job in remodeling our backyard. The project was on time, in budget, and client communications were great. They are very organized and it's obvious this is a very experienced team. Execution was great and everyone who worked in our property was very friendly and professional. We will hire them again next year for our frontyard. read more

Revised Review. After receiving an unsatisfactory review, Picture Build reached out and provided us with a better estimate. This is without any hassle of getting a any drawings being drafted. That is very commendable of them. I also wanted to add after receiving their quotation, they were one of the top companies that we decided to go with. read more

Attention to detail is really good. Hard workers and good management. Bryan is excellent

We have been wanting to redo our front and back yard for a few years now. After spending a few months talking to different companies that just did not fit, we landed on Picture Build. Verva was amazing in going over the plans we wanted for drought tolerant yards and also offered wonderful suggestions. The crew that worked on the yard was amazing. Victor Rodriguez, Anselmo Martinez, and Antonio Nanez made up a fantastic team that were not only very knowledgeable but also ethical in their work. They went over every detail and question that we had with regard to the complete overhaul of our front and back yard. They took the time to walk us through how the irrigation system worked, what types of plants worked best where, and gave suggestions when we had questions. We cannot say enough about how fantastic this crew was. They also practiced all COVID safety procedures and wore their masks during the entire job. We are so thrilled by our new front and back yard and would recommend Picture Build to everyone, especially the amazing team that we worked with. I also wanted to thank Melinda as well for her attention to the job and communication through the process. If you are looking for a company that really does it all in an amazing way, look no further than Picture Build. From top to bottom, we are/were more than satisfied with the attention to detail and taking care of us as customers. read more

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We had our front lawn landscape installation done by Picture Build earlier this year. It was a good experience, and the lawn turned out beautifully. Mikale was our project manager, and he was super communicative and fantastic to work with. Sal, Dana and the other team members were helpful as well. The team worked very quickly and was done with the job within 2 weeks, where other landscape companies I received quotes from told me it would take about 3 or more weeks. The company is well resourced, and their various teams worked seamlessly. There were inevitable needs for change orders and additional costs that had to be added to the scope of work. Mikale and the team did a good job explaining the need and giving us time to make decisions. We also had them come out to provide maintenance on our property for a few months after the installation. We are glad we had their maintenance team look after our plants. We purposely installed a low maintenance garden, so will not continuing with the service. But, if your property has extensive maintenance needs, Picture Build's maintenance team was courteous and knowledgeable. There were a couple of plants that did not survived and are covered under the plant warranty. At the time of this review, I am still working on getting the plants replaced with Picture Build. Overall, I would recommend this company for your landscaping needs. read more

Picture Build - Their paver and masonry work was excellent. - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Sylmar, California

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We worked with Alex on a project to transform our small townhouse backyard into a usable space. Alex was very easy to work with at the design phase, and after the initial meeting he even provided us with 3D renderings of what the yard could look like. We compared with three other contractors, and no one was as easy to work with, or as helpful as Picture Build. They also had the best price. The work was delayed for some time due to our travel and nonstop rain, but once the job started, Fidel, Alex (different Alex), and Jesus worked quickly, efficiently, and cleanly to make this yard a reality. They finished the project in exactly the four days they expected, even with a bit of extra work due to some late changes. Overall, the build process went very smoothly and the team was easy to work with when we wanted to add a couple more in-ground lights and add a step to ease the transition from patio to turf. The team was also careful to clean up not just our brand new yard, but they also cleaned the sidewalk pathway outside! The final product was beautiful--our yard went from unusable with mulch and poorly placed plants to a beautiful urban backyard. We are thrilled and can't wait for warmer weather to start barbecuing and hosting here! The only hiccup in the whole process was a delay of a couple days due to HOA approval coming in a bit later than expected. Communication around this delay could have been better, but it did not affect our overall impression. I would be happy to work with the Picture Build team again any day! read more

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As a toll bros homeowner in a brand new build, I was completely in over my head as the house came with absolutely no landscaping. Brian and his crew were patient with me in the initial stages (e.g., designing the plan and working within my budget) and then once the project started and then through to completion. From the masons (shouts to Blad, Shaka & Juan Carlos) to the guys working on the landscape (Daniel) to Jorge, who ran the show and was honest about suggested vs. necessary modifications, each employee (note, not subcontractor) was professional, punctual, knowledgeable and polite. PB came in near budget and finished the project over 3 weeks earlier than projected (they even worked weekends). I highly recommend this company and have expanded the scope of the project and will post additional photos when that stage is done! read more

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We hired this company last year during the summer season to replace our driveway. My wife and I liked them a lot. They were very professional, had a great presentation and their price was lowest then any other proposal we received. After the first winter was gone, we noticed our driveway changing its elevation. The more we drove on it the worse it became. We contacted the company and they refused to send someone to check the problem. After many attempts they sent someone to check the driveway and his response was "it is out of warranty". We are so disappointed and are seeking other legal options read more

After a six month relationship and many many conversations about performance and reliability, I decided to call it quits on this company. If you want a basic weed wacker who doesn't always come out at the times they said they would, then choose these guys. If you have some things that you want done on a regular basis in a certain way, then this is not your company. They are not consistent and despite the owner trying to make things right-- old habits continue to creep into their work. read more

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