Originally we were only revamping our front yard, but unexpected pool issues caused us to pivot and take on a larger than anticipated project. Our failing pool issue led us to find Pool & Landscape Development. The company worked out great for us because we needed to demo a massive in-ground pool, pull all components, and then fill the hole. Todd and his crew were able to squeeze us in October 2025 before the rainy season. After seeing the crew work diligently, with no idle workers or short cuts, we decided to move forward with Todd for our ADU Reno, outdoor kitchen pavilion, and front/back yard landscaping. Originally we had landscape plans from a different designer, but with our swimming pool pivot we decided to utilized Todd's design service for all backyard hardscape areas. Todd communicated plans, pricing, permits, and contracts thoroughly. He stayed on budget and schedule. On-site we saw Fede and Noah daily. They're both great to work with as well. Todd even gifted us some beautiful steel trellis for our garden area. The work everyone put in is absolutely gorgeous. We had a great experience with Pool and Landscape Development from start to finish. Our backyard is an oasis for years to come and we cannot thank Todd and his crew enough! read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

We had a fantastic experience with Pool and Landscape Development doing our pool remodel and landscaping project. Todd was great to work with--knowledgeable, friendly, and refreshingly no-nonsense throughout the entire process. He communicated clearly and made sure everything was done right. His time management is second to none! The entire project took just over 8 weeks!! His crew and every sub he used was equally impressive: timely, polite, and hardworking, and they did an excellent job from start to finish. The quality of work shows, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend! They were able to turn an unusable dirt yard into a beautiful functional space we love! read more

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Todd Maltbie, and his team, have done an excellent job for us. I am picky, but thankfully Todd is too. Our project consisted of: - the installation of three new NanaWall bifold doors, the largest one being 23' long, and one NanaWall French door, replacing smaller windows and sliding doors. It required the installation of a steel beam over the largest opening, - the replacement of an existing 16'x16' deck with a new 48'x16' TimberTech deck. In retrospect I wish we had stuck to redwood, as the TimberTech boards, as far as I know, cannot be refinished, so we now have to live with a few scratches and stains,. - the installation of two new mechanized louvered pergolas. The louvers protect the decks from the rain or from the sun when closed, while allowing the light to come in when the weather is just right. Very cool! We also redesigned our primary bedroom and closet, moved walls around, and raised its ceiling. We replaced an old gas fireplace with a new modern 40" fireplace placed in the middle of a new marble-covered wall. My most positive feedback on our project is Todd's reliability and trustworthiness. The few times we had disagreements, he came through with a good solution. I would also add that I was extremely impressed with the constant hard work of his foreman and laborers. My most negative feedback on our project is realizing what was not included in the contract. It did take me a bit by surprise when I realized how much of the electrical work, for instance, was extra. On the other hand, Todd did do some extra work for us at no charge. We definitely would hire Todd again for other projects in the future. He, his foreman Federico, and his team are all awesome. read more

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Good communication, high-quality workmanship, and the contractor listened to what I wanted and leveled up my requests. read more

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Todd and the PLD team are fantastic and built our dream pool and yard! From beginning to end Todd listened to our needs to help us save money and advised on areas we should invest in upgrades. His expertise and thoughtfulness helped us stay within budget. He is very transparent about the entire project from staffing, who will be on your property daily, delays due to weather and what's coming next. The crew and his subs are efficient, highly skilled and attentive to detail - they made sure the jobsite was clean daily and even made touch-ups we did not know we needed. Highly recommend Todd for future work! read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

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This review is long overdue. Todd and his crew built us our dream pool and spa. From the beginning he was very professional, helpful, and easy to work with. As were all of his crew and anyone he sent to work on our pool. We interviewed several pool builders before deciding to go with Todd. He was very transparent and we never felt pushed on any decision making or options. I myself am a custom home builder and have been in the trades for 25 years. My father was a high end custom home builder for many decades. That being said, I've been around and seen both great and not so great builders across all the trades. Believe me when I say that Todd and his company Pool and Landscape Development are the best. Todd has decades of experience and expertise. He's extremely knowledgeable in his field and runs a tight ship. Our pool build ended up taking longer than expected. But that was no fault of Todd or his team. Our pool was part of a bigger overall project on our property that I took on myself while simultaneously running my own jobs. Todd was very patient and understanding of our situation and helped us work through it all. We are 100% satisfied with the finished product. Our kids can't get enough of the pool. Our friends and family are all in awe every time they come over to swim or relax in the hot tub. I'm going to sound like a broken record here. But I want to reiterate just how pleased we are with the whole process working with Todd and his crew from start to finish. Todd truly is a master of his craft, efficient, and easy to work with. He has all the latest tools and machinery big and small. I've built dozen upon dozens of intricate custom homes, but never really seen or paid attention closely to pool building. It was quite impressive to see all the in's and outs of what goes into a new pool build. It was a pleasure working with Todd, I'd hire him in a heartbeat if I had to do it again. I'll definitely be recommending him to anyone looking to do a pool or any landscaping projects. read more

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Todd and his team did a fantastic job reimagining and redoing our entire backyard. Our redesign includes an inground pool (that can be heated to jacuzzi temperatures), an entire pool system to run it, a built-in fire pit, concrete pathways, outdoor lighting, and landscape. It's important for people to know that these projects take time and patience--and in our opinion, it went seamlessly and quickly. We were impressed and in awe with Todd's professionalism and his ability to coordinate with so many different companies and making sure everything passed inspection. Todd is also easy to work with, very professional, and a very down to earth easy-going guy---he was able to explain to us what was happening and what to expect each week (e.g. this week their excavating, next week they're building gas lines/pipes, etc.). We also knew going into this project that we wouldn't be able to utilize our backyard for some time and that we would have workers coming in and out of our backyard. His team was incredibly professional, and after a few weeks, we got used to the construction sounds, and his team coming in and out of our backyard. It was all worth it because we now have our dream backyard that we will utilize for many, many years to come. If you're looking for quality professional work, we highly recommend Todd and his company, Pool and Landscape Development! 5 stars in our book. read more

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Short Review Todd at Pool and Landscape Development was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive throughout the design and construction phases of our backyard. He was more than happy to revise designs and work with us to keep the project within our budget. He was onsite at our home a few times throughout the week during the 2+ months of construction to check on the progress and talk to us about the progress. If we had any questions he was always happy to answer them and responded promptly. We would highly recommend working with Todd and his team at Pool and Landscape Development. Full Review We came across Pool and Landscape Development by chance and thought their style fit what we were ultimately looking for with the first iteration of our pool and backyard. We had Todd from Pool and Landscape Development along with multiple other pool and landscape contractors come out and look at our backyard including some well known local contractors. Todd came out to our property and we got a lot of good feedback from him and he was very up front about any questions we asked or requested his opinion on. After the visit he was very willing to put together a full 3D rendering of the design that included a pool, fire pit, covered patio, water feature and even an ADU. We loved the initial 3D renderings of the designs which were extremely detailed. There were a few things we wanted to update mainly around the design of the pool and he was always receptive and happy to make the revisions. We probably went through 3-4 major rounds of updates on the designs and Todd was happy to make the changes and turn them around in a reasonable time frame. Once we approved the designs Todd and his team started putting together a contract. We revised the contract a few times to only include the initial phase of our backyard and Todd was happy to work with us to get everything within our budget. The contract was then signed and Todd and his team started pretty much immediately. Todd visited our home a few times per week to check on the progress and talk to us if we had any questions about the progress so far. Our pool and backyard took about 2 months to finish. We love our pool, spa and backyard! Our family and friends are always stunned when they see it for the first time. We highly recommend Todd and his team at Pool and Landscape Development. read more

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My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Todd Maltbie. We've had countless compliments on his work and have already given his contact information to a number of our neighbors and friends. We had a nearly year-long complete backyard renovation (Oct 2022 through the historically wet winter to September 2023). It started when I gave him blue prints from another very prominent East Bay Designer. I wasn't happy with that designer ($10K later) for two big reasons: lack of communication and stubbornness to listen to my feedback. On the first exploratory call with Todd, I immediately knew switching to him would be the right call. His straight-forward communication style, openness to hear my ideas, attention to details, and deep industry knowledge made us switch everything to him (even after multiple quotes from others). Every step of the way, Todd and his crew were on it. His advice on everything from rock choice, pool design, and landscaping have been impeccable. A few times we leaned on Todd for guidance on external vendors like outdoor kitchen equipment and they did not disappoint. Todd has earned our trust and has grown to become a family friend through all this - How many of us can say that about a contractor? read more

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Trying to find a pool contractor is hard, and for me was a daunting task.  It is a major purchase that involves planning, permitting, design and execution.  The construction process can be long and you don't really know how well things are going to turn out until the process is complete, and by that point if you picked the wrong contractor it is already too late.  Really the most important thing you can find in your pool contractor is someone that you can trust.   I looked around for a long time before I ended up settling on Pool and Landscape Development.  But really after I met with Todd for the first time, I knew he was the person that I wanted to work with on my project.   We had a lot of hurdles, as the county I live in made the permitting process pretty difficult and Todd had to constantly go back to them over and over with additional information they wanted.  But he diligently worked through that process with them and kept me in the loop the whole time, so even though it was long, I always felt like we were progressing and that I knew what was happening.   Let me jump ahead a little bit...My pool is beautiful.  It far exceeds the expectations that I had and is above and beyond what I had pictured when we started.  I am extremely happy with the results. To back up a little, I'd like to tell you a little more about Todd and why I feel so lucky to have found and picked him to work with.  I liked Todd initially when I met him and felt very strongly that he knew what to do, how to do it and that he would do a good job for me.  But what I couldn't have anticipated was how close we would get during the process and that I would end up considering him a friend by the end of it.  I feel very lucky to have met him, have his experience in building my pool and his friendship going forward.   Thank you Todd, it has truly been a pleasure! read more

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If you are looking for contractor to do your pool and landscape, look no further. There are not enough words to describe what it was like hiring Todd Maltbie to work his magic on our side yard. He designed the spool, all of the landscaping and made suggestions that transformed the yard into a resort-like setting. He always responded immediately to any questions we had and although dealing with the pandemic and all of the problems that came with it, kept us informed every step of the way. Todd is a perfectionist and his crew makes sure his expectations are met. read more

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What a great experience. Todd and team did an outstanding job rebuilding a retaining wall, building a beautiful new deck with spa and fire pit. All top quality and incredible attention to detail. (See photos). Working on a phase 2 project next. Highly recommended. I've never seen a crew work so hard and do such a great job. Thank you Todd and team from all of us! read more

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We had an amazing experience working with Pool and Landscaping Development on our backyard transformation. Todd and his crew were a pleasure to work with--professional, communicative, organized, and trustworthy. . Todd provided detailed 2D and 3D designs that helped us visualize the space, and they truly listened to our ideas while also offering professional input. Todd was incredibly patient with us throughout the entire process. He was good at replying to texts and emails. I appreciated the communication. We always knew what was happening and when. Todd would regularly stop by and check on the progress. The crew was respectful and trustworthy. They also worked well with the city to handle permits. Not only did they help source beautiful trees, but they also planted some of our own plants. We are pleased with how everything turned out and would highly recommend Pool and Landscaping Development. read more

We absolutely love the space Todd and his team built for us. Todd did a wonderful job helping us put our ideas and inspirations into a working plan and built an outdoor space our whole family can enjoy all year long. We had many of his team members working on our job and they all were here every day, kept the job site clean (we have young kids and a dog), incredibly friendly, and did beautiful work. Thanks so much for creating something we'll be able to enjoy for many many years to come! read more

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Working with Todd is like working with family who cares and has your best interest in mind. We did a major back yard renovation project with a large spa, extended patios, retaining walls, artificial turf, and a lot of landscaping (irrigation, fruit trees etc), and could not be happier. He treats his teams well and in return, they put in major effort to deliver a great product. At the beginning of the conversations with Todd, he did 3D renderings and was very open about options and tradeoffs between different decisions. We were able to pick finishes and get a great sense of how everything would fit together. He also made sure to keep us posted through progress and when certain things would be happening. In addition, he handled the COVID sheltering orders in March / April in an amazingly admirable way. He communicated early, kept his teams supported and had full transparency with his customers. In crazy times and with projects that can cause a lot of stress, I feel very fortunate to have worked with Todd and his team at Pool and Landscape Development. Feel free to message me to discuss further, I am always happy to say glowing things about Todd and have referred him to many friends. read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Patio, spa, wall, also has auto cover and waterfall - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

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Wouldn't even talk to me. Automatically shut me down because they're busy past a year. Maybe I wanted a quote to start planning. Didn't even give me a chance. No thanks, don't need your services anyway. Could have been big! Your loss. Adding to my review, as I keep getting threats on messenger. First off, wow, is that how you talk to all your customers? My response is fair and my right. You dismissed my request without even asking me if a year out was okay. All you had to say is "hi, I appreciate you reaching out. Currently our quote window is pretty far out. Will that work for you?" Is that so hard? Being a business owner your customers are who got you where you are. If I were ever to treat ppl like you did to me I wouldn't have a business. Second, I'm not a man. And, for the response you sent me with name calling all that shows is you are not professional in any way. Third, I am not a liberal. For you to even throw politics into a review response shows me how shallow you really are. You have no clue as to anything but came at me very disrespectfully. The additional message you sent me is a direct threat, and I'm saving that and will show my husband who's in law enforcement when gets home. Thank you and good day. read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Enjoy! - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

Todd Malbie with Pool and Landscape development is absolutely amazing. Amazing pool designer and amazing pool builder. We have never had a pool before. Todd was right there with us from the beginning. He listened to what we wanted and produced a beautiful design with rendering. He even gave us options like fire balls and infloor cleaning that we had never considered. We feel completely blessed and fortunate that we found Todd to build our pool. read more

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I'm not one to write Yelp reviews but after working with Todd and his crew I had to share how happy I was! After I bought my brand new home I was worried about tackling the job of installing the backyard. I had an idea of what I wanted and had an architect draw up designs. After calling around and getting a few bids, I met Todd, the owner of Pool and Landscape Development. He gave me wonderful advice and criticism on my design. I loved every suggestion! He gave me professional advice of what my design flaws were. All other contractors just gave me a bid. Todd drew up a new design for the front and backyard. He made my vision come to life. My yard is not that big and Todd really used the space perfectly to build what I wanted. I now have the outside kitchen I didn't think I'd have, the welcoming fire pit and the most beautiful spa. I also had a dog run put on the side of the house and Todd suggested I install a dog door as well. My dog loves the door and loves Todd too! Todd's workmen and sub-contractors were always courteous and friendly. They did a wonderful job and always kept the area clean after they left for the day. Todd loves his work and it shows in the detail provided. I highly recommend Pool and Landscape Development for your complete projects. Todd will draw up a 3D design to help visualize the yard. This is Todd's passion and knows what he is talking about. I am impressed with his customer service. Todd will also checkup after the project is done. You will never feel abandoned. Todd becomes your friend and not just your contractor. Pool and Landscape Development deserves the 5 Stars! read more

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Where do I even begin?! We LOVE Todd and the masterpiece he created for us! From the start, Todd always had great communication. We had so many ideas, but nothing beats what he came up with. He was able to incorporate our ideas of an Arizona type of feel and gave us just that; a perfect oasis. Each person that he introduced us to, provided details and gave us ultimately everything that we were looking for. Our entire backyard was designed by him and we couldn't be more thankful! If you're looking for someone who you can trust and to take your ideas to the next level, you've found your guy! Would recommend Todd over and over again! read more

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It's hard to even figure out where to begin. Last year we started doing a project on our home that somehow ended up with us deciding to get a pool once much our yard was already torn apart by all the machinery. Thankfully, Todd somehow came into our life and now, in hindsight, is the best person we've worked with ever. When it comes to the construction, timing, scheduling, juggling crews, making things happen without causing the normal headaches that accompany working with contractors, Todd is second to none. If you're looking for someone who will deliver on his word and tell you everything like it is, then you're in the right spot. But if you're looking for someone who will baby you and fill your life will false promises just to tell you what you want to hear...only to disappoint you when ur project is delayed, then you're in the right spot too because with Todd you'll see how a project should be managed. Not only does Todd do an incredible job with his scope of projects on your property, but if he sees something being done wrong or not to his standards by some other crews, he'll tell you so that you can make sure your house is getting the best. This happened on a part of the project Todd was not working on and Todd was absolutely right about another crew doing a subpar job (the part Todd pointed out ended needing to be redone after it was clear the installation was wrong). Now, about the pool. We got a pool that is far better than we planned for and imagined. This is why we are so thankful we got connected with Todd. It's the perfect size, shape, depth, color, you name it. Yes, we obviously chose the colors, tile, etc. But we were guided in the right direction. Todd told me where to go, what I need, and gave me some guidance. Thanks Todd! I know I've said it in person a few times, but we are more than satisfied with your work ethic and your final product. read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

I contacted this company via Yelp based on the reviews first. I simply wanted to meet someone to discuss my blank slate project. I think my mistake was mentioning that I would like to start in phases of my large landscape project because Todd responded quickly saying to call someone else because he "is booked". I thought the response was rude. If you have no interest in offering your services, you should indicate this outright so that no one's time is wasted. I have no basis to say the company does good/great work, over-priced, or a great price since he passed me on without hesitation. Since I am forced to provide a rating it is based solely on his dismissive reply and I'm glad he doesn't need the work. read more

We can't thank Todd and his crew enough for the amazing work they did in our yard. We did as much research as we could before starting our project and Pool and Landscape Development came highly reccomended. We were amazed at the service, quality of work/craftsmanship, and the outstanding design Todd came up with that included everything we wanted in our yard. Our project started in the rear yard of a large (17,500 sq/ft) empty dirt lot in a new development in Brentwood and included the following: -A large Pavillion that extended our California Room and continued our roof -A BBQ island with several components -Tile existing bare concrete and about 2,500 sq/ft of salt finished colored concrete -A 24'x30' slab with foundation bolts and sewage/water/electrical for a future detached garage/pool house -Tropical plants and trees -About 2,500 sq/ft of lawn -A pool with large waterfall and built in hot tub -Fences and gates -Extended driveway to allow for side access -Irrigation, gas lines, plumbing, electrical, lighting, pool equipment etc. All work was completed on time or ahead of schedule and greatly exceeded our expectations in quality and craftsmanship. The project included several inspections from the City of Brentwood (pool, pavilion, and slab) and all inspectors I spoke with went out of their way to comment on the quality and beauty of Todd's work. Todd was able to come up with ways of making the project fit our budget without sacrificing quality. He made sure each portion of the project was done to his standard, sometimes on his own time and at his own expense. Todd's service throughout the project was the best we have experienced anywhere. We either saw Todd in person or spoke to him on the phone every day throughout the project. We were always informed of the progress and scheduling and there were no surprises. We could not be happier with our decisions to allow Pool and Landscape Development to create our dream backyard! read more

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We hired Todd Maltbie to design and build a 17 x 34 pool in our backyard. He had been recommended by a friend who also used him. During the process, Todd exemplified what a contractor should be. His communication is prompt and detailed. Texts and phone calls were returned the same day. We had an issue with a larger pool shell that was much bigger than we anticipated in the yard, and he provided a fair resolution to this. Our backyard was a bit challenging due to clay soils and access, but his crews worked quickly and neatly to deliver a fantastic and beautiful product. He is booked out for a reason. He is a craftsman and really cares about his clients, and is conscious of the disruption a complex construction project can present. He has a keen eye for detail and will leave no stone unturned to make sure you are satisfied. read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

Just wanted to add video and more pics, I love the lights that we added and the fountain features. Everything has been working great! read more

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Impeccable design and work ethic. This crew was a joy to watch each day, diligent with every stage of our project. Our backyard has been converted into a personal retreat and true extension of our home. We are grateful for the experience and vision realized. Thank you Todd and team! read more

At the beginning of Covid lockdown I had already been researching what it would take to build a pool with spa in my back yard. The lockdown only made me want it more with 3 kids and a wife plus myself stuck at home as much as possible. I called several businesses with mixed results ranging from can't do it to won't do it... most focus on repair and maintenance . Some builders could only give me a partial project or were to high in price. Then Todd returned my call, came by couple days later to look at my back yard. I got a verbal quote with several add-on suggestions to the original ideas I gave about the pool and spa. All I can say is that Todd had a "vision" and I loved every bit of it. Once the survey, design, contract, permitting process phase was over they started clearing the site of trees, rocks, old deck, etc... A few months later I had new decking, natural gas hookup for bbq, concrete walkways all around, a fire pit area, taller fence, artificial turf, trees and plants with irrigation and lighting throughout. The pool, spa and rock fountain itself turned out amazing! Im a computer geek and the equipment alone got me excited. Its all controlled by an iphone app while the system is connected to my wifi network. It took me 10 min after the system was turned on to set it up on my phone and Alexa (or Siri)! Yes, my phone can turn on the lights in my back yard or even ask Alexa what the temp in the pool is right now. All this at a great price, fast pace getting it done, in the middle of Covid, and a ton of Holidays. Todd somehow performed a miracle and had one of the last steps of plastering done on the week of Christmas which was not expected. This was indeed a present from Santa (Todd) which helped us not loose any time completing the job. Todd is a perfectionist and I like that. He over delivered on the vision for my back yard with attention to detail on every step of the way. read more

Pool & Landscape Development - ... and at night! - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

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Todd and his team did an awesome job on our outdoor space. We couldn't be happier about how it turned out and being able to spend more time as a family is exactly what we were looking for. We engaged Todd to do a very large project for our entire outdoor space, including an awesome pool and spa. He was very professional and helped all along the way from design to the finished product. We had just purchased a newly built house with limited outside landscaping. He sat with us to understand what we wanted, including or goals for the space. Then he quickly came up with great ideas and showed us a design of all the areas. He was open and flexible with options to either make it better, give us more yard space, or find ways to cut out costs. The design process was very easy and extremely effective in helping to know what it would look like. As far as building everything, Todd's team of professionals were the best I've ever worked with. They worked hard every day to get our project done as fast as possible. It was impressive to see how hard they worked day in and day out. The quality of work is hard to see in the pictures, but I couldn't be more happy. We are so happy with everything and we will recommend Todd and his team to everyone we know. read more

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Hello Everyone!!! You know we all see a lot of reviews out there, some great , some not so great some just plain ol nasty with no true validity and yet there are those too which have been solicited. Yes, bought and paid for. A total deception to potential users and clients. Its a different world we live in today and I'm still a firm believer in " your word is your bond" the good ol look you in the eyes and with a firm handshake that was our contract. There's wasn't any need for lawyers and fancy mumbo jumbo, no need for "well you said" no need for un reasonable one sided selfish , what can I get outa it ways .. No need for worrying and threatening law suits, just plain good ol trust !! Seems like those days are long over with by now, and more and more how can I get you appoach. Yes times have definitely changed ... The good news is there are still a handful of men out there and women that hold stead fast to those " good ol days of pure honesty, integrity and look you in the eye and shake your hand type of honor. Yes, true not many and hard to come bye. If and when you do find that type hold on tight and never let go .. I believe it in human error and human apologies if such error is a honest mistake. After all we are human and the people we surround ourselves with including not just family and friends but also employees . I'm here to tell you Todd Maltbie is one of those very very few men out there with the integrity, honesty and true to his word handshake can of a man!!! Do not , yes I repeat do not hesitate or wait for a " cheaper " price to risk you and your family to a horrible experience. Take care my fellow Americans. And may God Bless you and keep you as we trudge these roads to Happy Destiny... Signed One of the few ! read more

Although we are grateful our pool is finally finished, our whole experience working with Todd Maltbie throughout the entire pool construction process, was very unpleasant. The pool industry is flourishing right now and supply cannot keep up with demand, which we thoroughly understand. Delays come and go throughout construction processes as well as everything in life. For heaven sake's, we lived for 4 months with a mini refrigerator for 4 people ( 2 of them insane toddlers) waiting for our new refrigerator to show up with continuous delays and pushed out due dates due to Covid. Saying my patience had already been tested, would be an understatement. Todd has been in the pool industry for 30 years and he seems very confident and knowledgeable when it comes to pools. His lack of empathy and consideration for paying customers though, was discouraging to say the least. Todd let us know from the beginning of contract how booked out he was and how many clients he was working with. We weren't expecting anything to be done over night. Todd hired third-party contractors throughout the entire process. They all seemed to have done a good job. We rarely saw Todd throughout the whole process other than to pick up his checks. Todd made us feel extremely uncomfortable to ask and inquire about anything to do with our backyard process. He was quick to come by and pick up his check but even more quick to snap at us if we asked a question. I understand he has multiple projects he's been working on but with 30 years experience in this industry, he should have acquired a bit more patience dealing with customers by now. I won't get into every detail of what we dealt with, but here is just a small example. Everything goes in stages with the construction of a pool as it goes with any construction process. For instance when it came time for the coping to be done. Todd came by to get his check prior to the weekend when the Masonary guys were supposed to come to do the coping. Not once did he mention anything about any of the coping being on back order, he just said it would take them between 2 to 3 days to finish it and that they would start Saturday. They showed up that Saturday. They put on a small portion of the coping. We figured they would be showing up the next day to continue. Days go by. Finally by the fourth day of them not showing up, we decided to reach out to Todd and inquire about the coping. It was an immediate short response with an attitude. He was extremely defensive ( and this continued with any future questions regarding our pool as well) as if for some reason he thought we thought he was deliberately delaying this. So basically he told us in a very short quick response that it was on back order. He couldn't elaborate on any more details as far as when he thinks it would might come in. About once a week there after we reached out to him and asked if he had a date when the coping should be in. Again his response was short and basically implying " When we get it, it". He couldn't give us any sort of idea of whether or not it was going to be weeks or months. With all the delays we had already experienced as everyone has, with numerous things due to the Covid situation, as paying customers we only felt we had a right to know. I understand if he didn't know the exact date when the coping was coming in but he could've been a little bit more sympathetic in apologizing or just reassuring us that it'll be in within a couple weeks etc. He finally at one point texted back apologizing stating his lack of control over the delays and that it wouldn't be more than a couple weeks until it came in. It was about a little under a four week delay, until it came in. We have multiple texts and emails from Todd over the last 4 months showing all of his short responses to us. This made us extremely intimidated and uncomfortable to ask him any questions throughout the continuation of our pool process. I guess we just weren't one of his high priority customers. And if that wasn't the case, that's certainly how he made us feel. I could go on and on but this basically sums it up. You know how the famous quote in life goes " It's not about the destination, it's about the journey" we've had different contractors do some home projects through out some of the houses we've owned over the years, and all though we always anticipate the end result, it's the journey and experience that we'll remember for life. And when we reflect and look at the projects done within our home etc, we not only look at the finished result but we also reflect on the Journey that we experienced throughout the process. Although we're mostly satisfied with the end result of our pool, it's the experience that won't necessarily be pleasant to reflect on. Everyone's experience is different, this unfortunately was ours. Wishing only positive experiences with Todd's clients for all of his future projects. read more

I found Todd and Pool & Landscape development on Yelp. After meeting Todd, I was immediately impressed with his passion for design and quality. He took the time to understand my needs and took into account my personal style to come up with a design that was exactly what I wanted and encompassed ideas that I had never thought of but were totally amazing. It was a big project: Removal of an existing pool, demo of all hardscape, landscaping, and fencing on a 1/3 acre property. Then building a new modern pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, bocce court, and outdoor structure (and a lot more). I could outline what the whole process was like, but one of his recent reviews from N.G. in Alamo well summarizes it. My experience was very similar. Todd came to my house and presented his design ideas in a 3D model that very well visualized the concept. I was amazed by the quality of the design. All of this design work and consulting were free of charge. We then went over the design and on a modular basis, decided what to take forward and what to adjust. Frankly, the design was so great I kept 99.9% of it, but he was able to price out all the components so that I could decide what to do to keep it within budget. Work commenced and took about 12 months, which with the rainy season, was expected and largely on time. Throughout the whole process, I was impressed by Todd and his team (Fede, Noah, and all the tradesmen). The attention to detail was top notch. I am a bit of a detail freak, and I can tell you Todd and his team are too. When a few things needed to be adjusted (because working in the real world is always a little different than planning on a computer), Todd and the team came up with tweaks and solutions that were better than the original plan. Ultimately the project came out looking EXACTLY like the 3D rendering and was just stunning. See the pictures. It looks exactly as we initially visualized. The most important thing I can say about Todd and his whole team, even more important than their artistry and hard work, is that they work with 100% honesty and integrity. Todd was totally transparent in all pricing. I never had ANY surprises on what things cost and where we were in the process. When there was an option to make a change (i.e., potential to make something even cooler), he was totally clear in what it was and the cost. Zero surprises. Rather than working with "a contractor" it felt like working with a team and collaborating together. Throughout the process, Todd constantly came up with ideas to make it "even better". At the end of the project, I had spent exactly what I thought I was going to spend and got exactly what Todd had committed to. It was the best experience I have ever had with a contractor. After having a bunch of guys digging and banging in your backyard for a year, you create relationships with them. I knew them all. They were all hardworking, diligent, clean, professional, friendly, and frankly, just good-hearted people. I trusted their honesty 100%, and I count Todd as a trusted collaborator, designer, and friend - not just "a contractor." While I am ecstatic to not have construction ongoing, in a weird way, I miss them and am already planning another project with Todd to extend some of the design ideas to the front of the house. I've also got to add that once the project was over, Todd was still coming by to make sure all was good, make adjustments to things like lights, pool filters, etc., and even helping with a few things that were outside the scope of the engagement. He was (and is) totally committed to customer satisfaction. I will be working with Todd and Pool & Landscape Development, again and I would recommend him very highly. read more

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We have just completed a project that included the addition of a pool, spa, re-landscaping of the front yard and a new patio to go along with the deck around the pool. The overall finished product is beautiful. Friends and other contractors doing work on our home say that the pool and surrounding landscaping should be featured in a magazine. When we first met with Todd we challenged him on how he could make a pool work in a smaller area of the yard and at the same time maximize the size of the pool. What he designed was perfect. The design fit the space without looking cramped. Although the project started out well, shortly after breaking ground the crew had to stop working due to the SIP as a result of COVID-19. Todd was great about communicating the entire time when they were shutdown, giving regular updates on when they might get back to work. When they were able to start work again, they got back to the job and started the process moving toward completion. The quality of the work they do is top notch. His crew seems to know what they are doing and Todd oversees the project with a watchful eye so that the finished product meets his high standards. One thing to note is that his crew keeps the work area clean and tidy every day upon their departure. In working with Todd for over 9 months since the design process began, I have come to learn that he knows his business and is always willing to give his advice and opinion. This is much appreciated, especially when the final result is the product that we now have. read more

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I called this company to ask for a remodel. Although they don't typically take remodeling jobs, the owner was kind enough to take the time to give me advice and share contacts for type of project I had. Business owners who can give free advice are a dying breed I was so fortunate to cross paths with this one! read more

We just completed a 7 month remodel of our backyard and front yard face lift. There were many retaining walls to restore, some to create, a pool remodel, spa and gazebo addition, plus an outdoor kitchen. Many ideas and details that require someone with incredible skill, knowledge and vision. Todd was the perfect person for the job! He and his team created an oasis that met our needs and delivered the backyard of our dreams! He is responsive, a clear communicator and personally committed to doing great work. He went above and beyond addressing and trouble shooting additional issues that were unforeseen during construction. He is fair and extremely accountable. We enjoyed working with him and his team and would highly recommend Pool and Landscape Development to everyone! read more

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We are extremely pleased with our outdoor project completed by Todd and his team at Pool & Landscape Development. Todd helped us bring our vision to reality for an outdoor oasis with a pool, spa, bbq, firepit, garden and outdoor play area. Highly responsive, Todd worked with us to make design adjustments throughout the project, including a last minute decision to create a fruit orchard and a vegetable garden space on an unused steep hill. He also went out of his way to ensure that we were completely satisfied with the finished project. His crew are true hardworking, kind and respectful professionals, and we were grateful to work with them. Our family is looking forward to enjoying our new outdoor space and creating memories with family and friends for many years to come. Thank you, Todd and team! read more

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Todd is exactly what you want in a contractor. He wants to make sure you are happy and goes the extra mile to make sure that happens. He has a great ability to see what can be in your project, then work with you to make it come to life. He had a great concept for our pool and then worked with us to guide us on each choice to ensure we didn't do anything dumb. As the project moved along we had new ideas and he just made them happen. Now that it is done we couldn't be more happy. read more

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We recently wrapped up a total backyard makeover and are delighted with Todd and his team's effort. We added a pool, extended the roof to make a new patio, built a new outdoor kitchen, put down a lot of concrete and totally re-did all of the landscaping and everything looks great. I really enjoyed working with Todd -- he clearly care about the small details and making sure everything is just right. Even the first few times we met with him, he listened carefully to what we wanted and then came back with EXACTLY what we described. His crew also took the time to point out some problems our builder caused and fixed them properly. Overall - Todd and his team are great to work with and I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a high quality, professional engagement. read more

5.0 star rating 12/4/2018 From the start I knew Todd was going to be the guy to build our backyard. We had a list of items we would like to see in our backyard oasis and as we pitched them to Todd he added a few thoughts of his own. His vision is unique. He included the items we wanted and asked specific questions that made us think outside of the box and inspire new ideas. As he left we knew this was the guy for the job. We had quotes from other companies, and let me be clear, he probably won't be the cheapest quote you'll get but in the end you tend to get what you pay for. Todd was the only contractor that was interested in doing the things other than the pool to include: artificial turf, tons of concrete work, fencing, planter boxes, retaining wall, landscaping, drainage, irrigation, electrical, yard lighting, automation, and extending the driveway. He had a bigger picture than just a pool and spa and turned our ideas into reality. Todd included a 3D rendering of our yard with the plans and we were blown away by it. Surely he couldn't make our backyard full of weeds and dirt look like that? In the end our yard looked not only exactly like the 3D model but better! His guys were extremely nice and hard working, cleaned up after themselves at the end of the day, and were a pleasure to have working on our yard. His subcontractors all did a great job and mostly cleaned up after themselves, but Todd's crew was by far the best. They were always on time and there when they were supposed to be and the communication from Todd was excellent about the progress of the project. A few little miscommunications here and there but no contractor-customer relationship is perfect. In the end Todd made it right and fixed every little problem we had. We had trouble visualizing the materials selection and he was nice enough to show us some previous jobs which helped our decision making. His plant lady Jennifer was awesome to deal with and helped us pick out plants that worked with our space and needs. Todd also fixed a few things without being asked and didn't charge us. He and his crew really went the extra mile! When asked about solar heating he could have up charged us and sold us something we didn't need but he was honest and explained that we probably didn't need it with our size pool. Other contractors could have just said yes and added onto the job. We appreciated the honesty. In the end we were left with a backyard oasis that our family can enjoy for years to come. We also gained a new friend. We would highly recommend Todd for any of your pool and landscaping needs. read more

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They are incredible! I like to do A LOT of self-education and research before a big project like this and I have been so appreciative of all the time Todd has spent educating me on every. last. detail. Truly above and beyond. read more

Where do I begin! Last year in the midst of a pandemic I reached out to a number of pool companies (Todd's included) for quotes to get a pool and of course who knew that everyone else had the same idea. We could hardly get anyone to call us back let alone come out and see our backyard. After a few quotes and a 2nd phone call to Todd, I was able to set up an appointment with him and I was super excited. Because based on his reviews I knew we needed to see what he could offer us. When we met with him he was kind, honest and funny! I knew right away he was going to be the guy to transform our backyard into the oasis we had dreamed about. We got on his schedule and broke ground in December. The entire process was smooth and seamless. The only issue we ever had was when the stacked stone wall was being installed we immediately didn't like what we had picked. We were able to pause the process and pick out new stone and proceed without an issue. Todd's only goal was that we were happy and satisfied. And we absolutely were. Our pool was completed just about a week ago and it seems so surreal that it's actually done. Todd and his crew did an AMAZING job! We are SO in love with our backyard oasis we couldn't have picked a better guy or company to work with. I highly highly recommend Todd. He and his crew went above and beyond and we are truly grateful for all they've done for us! My 2 boys will have memories for a lifetime now! Thank you for making our backyard dreams come true! You are an incredible kind human! read more

Pool & Landscape Development - Landscaping Near Me - Oakley, California

We first met Todd last summer as we were interviewing different pool companies to help us build our dream backyard. After evaluating each company, we knew it was a simple choice for which company would not only do the best job, but someone who would go above and beyond to do the job right. Todd was very upfront and honest from the start. He didn't have to try and over sell his process or business. The way he presented himself and the quality of his work spoke for itself. Unfortunately, a few months later we decided to sell our home and move out of state and didn't get to see our dream backyard come to life. My experience with Todd didn't end. As a contractor myself, I was planning to start my own business and begin building pools, something I know the basics of (being in the business), but needed to learn a great deal more. Todd offered advice, training, and as much help as I needed without asking for anything in return. I was extremely surprised and beyond grateful. In a world that seems to have lost its way, this was a true reminder of how incredible and generous people can be. He is a wealth of knowledge and an absolute artist when it comes to outdoor living spaces. For anyone who is looking to design/build a pool or create your dream backyard, I can't give a higher recommendation for Pool & Landscape Development. Thank you Todd for everything! read more