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San Jose, CA

R&R Backyard Remodeling

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R&R built our deck with a pergola, and we couldn't be happier! We did our research and interviewed several companies before choosing R&R for the following reasons: 1) they offered a full solution (deck + pergola), 2) they handled the city permits which gave us peace of mind, and 3) they arranged tours of properties of their completed projects (with the owners' permission) so we could see materials and features and inspect the workmanship up close. Special shout-out to their project manager Tamir who is an excellent communicator and a pleasure to work with! The timeline ran longer than we expected, but, in fairness, some delays (like permitting) are outside anyone's control, so set your expectations accordingly. The design phase was smooth, the company provided clear renderings which we approved. Construction wasn't without a hiccup or two, but all issues were eventually resolved. The finished result is fantastic! (I hope the photos speak for themselves.) The deck feels like a natural extension of the house, same level as indoors and matching the flooring color, so the indoor-outdoor flow is seamless. Build quality feels rock solid. The pergola's motorized louvers are operated by a remote, and the pergola is effectively watertight when the louvers are closed. Our neighbors saw the deck, loved it, and signed up with R&R for their backyard project. I think that speaks volumes. We're very happy clients and we are planning to hire R&R again next season for a front-yard project.

After working on a design with a 3rd party, we reached out to several landscapers and R&R made a competitive offer. Our contacts were Tamir (design, sales) and JR (project management), who worked with Luis (build team). The project was primarily about hardscaping. Construction lasted longer than initially stated, in part due to material re-orders, and elevation making for challenging stairs / retaining wall work. But R&R was able to realize our vision and we were happy with the end result. They also handled warranty work promptly and professionally.

R&R recently completed a project to replace our old concrete patio with pavers, replace a concrete side path with paver stepping stones, cover a retaining wall with stacked stone facing & cap, and add lighting. The work looks amazing and overall we are pleased with it, as well as the communication and responsiveness during the project. There were definitely some challenges during the project, some due to us changing our minds regarding paver type, and then a delay in sourcing samples, and some due to R&R. Our project manager, JR, was fantastic to work with and made sure up until the very end (and beyond!) that we were happy with the work and outcome. However when he got Covid the project veered off track. We felt the work suffered without the necessary oversight and some things had to be redone which they were but it wasn't ideal. The upfront design phase was very helpful for my husband who had a hard time visualizing the outcome and the designs were very useful to refer back to, as well as the detailed plan. Unfortunately our project didn't include plants and so we did those ourselves. In retrospect I wish I'd had R&R execute the whole vision of our project.

Mark P.

I highly recommend R&R Backyard Remodeling for any landscaping project. Their communication, quality of work and attention to detail is unparalleled in the industry. R&R was able to build the backyard of our dreams, both on schedule and within our budget. After shopping around our landscape design to several highly rated landscaping companies on Yelp, R&R was the only company who took the time to meet with us in person. Ron and Tamir reviewed our initial design, surveyed the yard and provided us a competitive and detailed quote within a week. R&R completely owned the permitting process and worked with the city to submit and approve a building permit within 3 months. Once the project started, R&R had a team of highly skilled laborers, (led by Luis), working 6 days a week. Ron and Tamir frequently visited the job site and were able to accommodate several minor change orders as the project progressed. Once the hardscape was complete, Raul started the fabrication of an outdoor kitchen that included a TV wall, electric fireplace, sink, mini fridge and ice-maker. Raul worked tirelessly to manufacture and level a custom steel frame for the kitchen. And despite an aggressive deadline, R&R passed every inspection and was able to finish the project on time. R&R was a pleasure to work with and I would strongly recommend them for any outdoor project. Ron, Tamir and Ronelle were extremely responsive throughout the entire project. Luis, Raul and their laborers were experienced, hardworking, respectful and always on time. We truly could not be any happier with the result. R&R constructed a beautiful outdoor living space that our family will cherish forever.

After remodel. Grass replaced with dryscape and a few plants.
Michael G.

We worked with R&R Backyard Remodeling to convert our small backyard lawn into dryscape to require less water but still be a nice space for our two small dogs. They were transparent throughout the process, finished the job as specified, and cleaned up everything. I expect to work with them again on future projects.

Patio after a couple of months

R&R was super quick to respond and provide us with a quote for a new patio. We set the date and were told that the work would completed within a week. It took us many calls and constant following up to ensure they actually came every day to do the work. No proactive communication. Prices weren't competitive (the same quotes we got from other companies) but the company changed the contract from the quote for the same price (they omitted a few items). We got them to complete everything but it was a battle. The patio looked OUTSTANDING, absolutely beautiful. For about 2 months.... It now looks like it's 10-15 years old and I'm realizing I'll need to hire another company to redo Huge disappointment that costed thousands of dollars.

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Ask the Community - R&R Backyard Remodeling

Do you offer design services, or just construction? I’d like a design before starting. Can you help with that, or do I need one beforehand?

Hello Mary, Yes! We offer both design and construction services. Our in-house design team can work with you to create a custom design before starting construction. Let us know how we can assist you.

Do you file all permits and have inspections?

Hi Erin, Yes, we handle all aspects of the permitting process, including filing all necessary permits and scheduling required inspections.

Do you only use real wood or do you work with composite?

Hi Nikki, We offer a diverse range of materials to suit your needs, including both real wood and composite options. Let us know how we can assist you further.

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Review Highlights - R&R Backyard Remodeling

“Ron, Maryna, JR, Luis and the entire team at R&R did an amazing job designing and building our dream backyard!”

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Eddy and his team went above and beyond our expectations. They are competitive with their pricing,…read moreon time & responsive to any questions. I used them for my listing here in San Jose and they even came back after installing the Sod to make sure everything looked perfect. Highly recommend to any home owner or fellow Realtor in the area. -Alfredo Melendez Kollab Real Estate

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Young from Kay Green Landscape was great to work with! He was super responsive throughout the…read moreentire process. I got a couple of quotes through Yelp, but ultimately decided to go with Kay Green -- and I'm so glad I did. It took Young and his crew about a day and a half to complete the project. I live in a townhouse community, and they were very respectful of the shared space. They did an excellent job cleaning up the carport area they used for their equipment and materials. We ran into a few unexpected issues during the project, but Young was always upfront about what was happening and communicated his solutions clearly. His recommendations were thoughtful and turned out great. I would definitely use Kay Green again for any future landscaping projects and will happily recommend them to family and friends!

Kay Green Landscaping has all 5 star reviews, that's why I went with them, I had them plant some…read moreplants and a tree for me and transplant a couple of other plants that were beautiful and doing well. They ruined and broke numerous branches while admitting that these plants are very delicate. They rushed the job that should have been at least two hours and finished in one hour. I should have stopped them after the owner told me to go inside and they will let me know when they were done. You never tell someone that's paying you $500 dollars to take your time and do a professional job to go inside. I should have told him to get the F off of my property and hired someone else. I would have been better off hiring men from Home Depot. Totally unprofessional, rushed the job, ruined a couple of plants and didn't give a shit how it looked, even after I showed the owner the damaged plants and all the broken branches only to find more as the branches dried out in the weeks to come. He tells me the plants are delicate, but yet they didn't treat them that way. I will never hire this unprofessional company again and recommend that you don't hire them either. They have plenty of help to do a good job, but refuse to do so. This was a total rip off job to the tune of $500. I'm so sorry I hired this clown to do this job, every time I look at what they did it makes me sick and pissed that I didn't throw them off my property and paid them nothing. I've waited weeks to write this review, in hopes that the job would look better, but it doesn't. Thanks a lot, KAY GREEN LANDSCAPING FOR DOING A SHITTY JOB AND TELLING ME TO GO INSIDE. I should have kicked your ass to the curb and told you to take a hike.

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We tried to schedule a 60 minute consultation with Matt with the intent of gauging whether we…read moreshould engage his full design service. We ran into some difficulties at the start due to a last-minute cancellation by Matt and some unresponsiveness through email. When we voiced our concerns, Matt really stepped up to ensure our concerns were met. He immediately refunded us for the cost of the service, and he offered to meet with us at no cost. We ended up taking a 30 minute video chat with him, and Matt was super helpful in explaining various options. When we realized that his typical project scope was a bit bigger than what we wanted to spend, Matt was very gracious in connecting us with other contractors and designers. Despite the early hiccups, we got the sense that Matt is a genuine guy who is more interested in doing the right thing rather than making quick buck. We really appreciate his thoughtfulness, and we will definitely consider engaging with his services again in the future!

We did a 75 minute Virtual Design consultation with Matt at Water and Earth earlier this year. Our…read morebackyard project wasn't quite large enough in size or scope for his full in-person design services. The virtual call was perfect for our project, we provided Matt with pictures of the backyard space as well as a video walkthrough. He took this information as well as our preferences for how we envisioned the space to be used to come up with a 2D design. He also recommended materials and local contractors. We contacted one of the contractors a few weeks later and finished the project with them in about 2 months. I highly recommend the Virtual Consultation for smaller projects with Matt. His feedback for our questions and experience with similar projects were very beneficial to starting this backyard project for us.

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We needed to completely plan our backyard from scratch. We built an ADU in 2021 and it took up a…read morelot of space. Since we wanted to spend more time in the space and wanted it to be beautiful but uncluttered, we knew we needed help. We were referred to Kim and it was the perfect referral! She took our limited space and mapped out a plan that was perfect and incorporated everything we needed and wanted. Her process is pretty amazing; she spent a few hours with us in the backyard, asking questions and taking notes. When we were unsure about something, she'd make suggestions and help us reach a decision. She contacted us when she got to her office and we had a Zoom meeting where we reviewed a lot of details of the plan. That was a few hour process and we were exhausted when we got done but that same day we received from her a complete plan incorporating all the hardscape, landscaping, and plants, as well as a materials list. We were amazed! Her pricing is very reasonable and we felt we got much more value than what she charged. What's more, some of our design needed to change over the next few months as we were implementing the plan and Kim quickly responded to all of our questions and challenges with great suggestions. Kim is definitely someone we will recommend without hesitation to anyone looking for interesting, beautiful landscape design quickly and at a reasonable price.

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"Approximately one year ago, Black Diamond designed and installed synthetic grass and pavers in my…read morefront yard, patio, and driveway. Recently, my front yard had to be dug up for a sewer line repair and installation project. I contacted Black Diamond and worked with Chavalah Mathieson to restore the synthetic grass and pavers. My experience with Chavalah and the Black Diamond team was outstanding. I'm extremely happy with the customer service, scheduling, and repair work. A special shoutout to Ruben, Ideliah, and their crew for their stellar craftsmanship -- they truly brought my yard back to life. Chavalah is one of the top three customer service professionals I've ever worked with. She listens intently, is tenacious, highly intelligent, professional, and personable. Even while juggling multiple customers and projects, she makes you feel like your project is her sole focus. Her crews arrive on time and complete their work with precision. The level of service Chavalah and Black Diamond provide from beginning to end is unparalleled. Thank you for re-beautifying my yard."

Terrible consultation scheduling. I selected a day and time and a completely different day and time…read morewere emailed and texted back to me as a confirmation. I then immediately emailed and texted back that that day and time wasn't going to work for me. Didn't hear back for 2 days. Then I heard back to confirm the day that I didn't want. When I once again disputed this day a person named Shayal claimed they hadn't heard of my displeasure of that booking day. This name, Shayal appeared on the original text confirmation that I disputed albeit under a name on the text phone number from a Julie Winger. All told this is just a terrible experience for a potential new customer. So no thank you I will not do business with this company

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We recently hired Wise Builders for a two-bathroom remodel, and the results are fantastic…read more Everything came out looking great and functions perfectly! A huge thank you to our project manager, Allen, who did an amazing job keeping everything organized and running smoothly. The entire crew was a pleasure to work with--a special shoutout to Johan (their master plumber and electrician) and his brother for their outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail. Like most major remodels, there were a few unexpected delays along the way, but almost all of them were completely out of their control. What impressed me most was their dedication: the team worked tirelessly, including weekends, to make up for lost time and keep us on schedule. We were also thrilled with their designer, Emanuele, who was incredible to work with. He helped guide us through color schemes and design choices, and his vision really brought the spaces to life. On top of the bathrooms, we decided last-minute to have them replace the cracking tile in our entranceway. They knocked it out incredibly fast, and they did a great job containing dust and keeping the work areas clean throughout the process. I highly recommend Wise Builders to anyone looking for quality work, clear communication, and a hardworking team. Thank you, Wise Builders!

We chose Wise Builders because they handle everything, and it was absolutely the right decision…read more Our program manager, Aaron, and his assistant, Alex, were outstanding. They are honest, forthcoming, and patient, and their communication was fantastic throughout the entire project as they worked diligently to keep everything on track. Of course, with a full home remodel there are always unforeseen problems. When we hit a major delay due to the HVAC subcontractor, Aaron and Alex worked incredibly hard to resolve the issues and advocate for us. Even though those HVAC problems cost us about six weeks, the overall project still came in right on schedule. Our kitchen designer, Michele, was fantastic and brought our vision to life perfectly, and the bathrooms were designed beautifully as well. The crew--Angel, Asher, Enrique, and Donato--were professional, hard-working, and a pleasure to have in our home. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend Wise Builders for their full-service approach and excellent problem-solving.

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