I recently worked with Jake Jo and the team at Echo Family Landscaping for a major backyard…read morerenovation, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results. They handled our entire project from start to finish, which included installing new pavers, turf, and an irrigation system. The quality of their work is fantastic, and the finished yard looks absolutely beautiful--exactly like the design photos we had hoped for. As with any large landscaping project, there were a couple of minor issues that popped up along the way, but Jake was incredibly responsive and made sure everything was taken care of very quickly without any hassle. Overall, I am extremely happy with how the yard turned out. If you're looking for a reliable team in the Irvine area that does high-quality work and stands behind it, I highly recommend Jake and Echo Family Landscaping.

Jake and his crew completed a rather large project on our new construction home that took…read moreapproximately 10 months (pool , spa, firepit, outdoor kitchen, custom pergola, front, back and side yards, water features, landscaping, etc...etc.., but it was well worth the time and cost. We purchased a home in a new development, so we vetted many different companies to build all the features we wanted on an empty canvas (ie: dirt lot). Our budget was around $290-$360k. We got around 6 bids, which we narrowed down to 3. Out of the 3, Jake gave us the most confidence in his knowledge and eye for details. We visited some of his previous projects and were thoroughly impressed. A lot of our neighbors used competitors that were cheaper, but when we saw their completed projects, you could see a lot of corners that were cut and the shoddy quality. Some look down right terrible. The majority were unhappy with the work provided by those companies. The crews were constantly changing on the same projects (subbed out to 3rd party) and there was no post-completion support. I know that there have been lawsuits filed on some of the projects. Our home, on the otherhand, has been the highlight of our neighborhood and we have people constantly taking pictures and asking for details on Jake. Not just because of the design itself, but also because of his hardworking crew. We've been beyond happy with Jake and his team and love showing off our new outdoor space. Echo was at the top end of our budget, but the quality is A+++ and 100% worth it. He didn't cut any corners and his crew pulled 10-12 hour days, 6 days a week, for 10 months. Best thing is that Jake personally checked the quality of the work on a regular basis. If anything was off by a tiny bit, Jake redid it to make it perfect. I consider myself to be detail oriented, almost to the point of being unbearable, but I never had to worry about the work being done because of the QC by Jake. This in itself was worth it. The crew was consistently the same people and HIGHLY skilled. Some of the best work I'd seen. Ricardo was our project lead and so talented and friendly. All the team was very respectful and thoughtful. They cleaned up after every day and never blasted music or talked loudly or cursed. (Which was very important to me because my neighbor and I work from home). They were kind to my wife, kids, and neighbors as well. My parents also hired Echo to fix various issues around their yard and pool and had the same experiences we did with very proficient and highly skilled crew members that worked hard. Also, the small issues we had after completion were addressed immediately. Most contractors rarely come back after you've finished paying them, but Jake really values his clients and takes pride in making sure they're taken care of before, during, and most importantly, after the project is done. There are tons of companies out there, but nobody really does it like Echo and I HIGHLY recommend them. It's worth the investment, not just financially, but also the time and memories you will have enjoying the beautiful space and features.

Highly Recommend - Professional, Knowledgeable, and Honest…read more​I had a fantastic experience working with Bryan. We started with a Zoom consultation where I was able to walk him through the property and the scope of the project. Bryan is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to talk to, making the whole process seamless. ​What stood out most was his professionalism and transparency. Even when our Zoom connection dropped, he called me immediately to finish the conversation without missing a beat. He was also very honest about the value of different tree sizes, guiding me toward the right functional solution rather than just pushing the most expensive option. It's rare to find that level of integrity!

Superb job done by this contractor! I contracted with Simple Outdoor Living after reviewing three…read morebids to landscape my front and side yard in Irvine. I also contracted with an independent landscape architect who designed my yard to include grading, drainage, pavers, softscape, drip system irrigation, lighting, electrical, and a fountain. Simple Oudoor Living provided a clear estimate of the costs based on the proposed landscape plan. Their work crews were timely, professional, neat, and installed everything according to the plan. I would highly recommend this contractor.

I wanted four white birch trees in my front yard expertly trimmed. It had been awhile since I've…read moredone it and they were pretty shaggy. I settled on FNL Tree Services. I sent him pictures of the job and he gave a fair price. We scheduled the trimming for 7:30 am, and they came early. Javier, the master tree trimmer/pruner introduced himself. I asked he if the could trim my front slope as well for an extra charge and he said no problem. They are a great team and Javier crushed it with a professional trim job. They cleaned up nicely too. I can highly recommend their work. 5-Stars.

Great service and the right price. The handled everything and went above and beyond. They even…read morehelped me with sprinkler repair and moving some trees.

I have reached out to Uber multiple times with no resolution. We paid over $7,000 for him to "fix"…read moreour sprinklers and do landscaping yet all of our plants have died and the sprinklers definitely aren't fixed. Definitely do not recommend! Another update, looks like my post got his attention but to no surprise he is not taking accountability for anything! He did another entire section of our yard that has all died!! Yet he feels like he is not responsible. DO NOT GO TO THIS COMPANY! We had to replace ALL of the plants he planted because they all died due to no sprinkler use (all of the plants died 2-3 months after he was finished) see new photos with planters. He planted bushes there that ALL DIED 3 months after he left!!! Where he "replaced" the line under that area! Yeah right! Yet he still doesn't think he's responsible

Uber was very friendly and knowledgeable about what I wanted done with my front yard. He and his…read moreteam got it all done super quick. He even made sure that the native flowers I requested would be close to blooming. Definitely plan on using them for when I want to do the backyard.

Working with Mike and the Sea Breeze team was truly easy breezy. I had worked with contractors…read morebefore for an in-home renovation and this experience was so much better, efficient, and organized in comparison. To be honest, it really restored my faith in landscaping contractors. I submitted an online request for a quote and the next day Mike emailed me requesting pictures of what our project wanted to include. Originally we just wanted to pull out our front yard plants and redo just the front but there is a $5000 project minimum. After deciding to redo our turf and also include our backyard, Mike came out the next week for a free in person consultation and got me a detailed quote within 2 days. The turnaround time for everything was just amazing, I've never seen anything like it. Our lot is about 3615 sq ft to give a reference point. Our project included: all the labor to demolish/uproot all of our plants including a very large 20 year old tree in the backyard + all the roots (completed in 2-3 days), redid our front and backyard turf (completed in 2 days by Backyard Golf Company), added a veneer stone and cap on our retaining wall (1 week) and replanted all our plants/installed a drip sprinkler system/installed lighting front and backyard (1 week). We have an HOA and Mike had a complete detailed plan and diagram ready for us within 3-5 days. Once HOA got back to us, the project was started within a week and finished in the estimated time frame. Workers came promptly at 8 AM and they were actively working all day not just sitting around. Very respectful, even blowing all the dust at the end of the day to keep the area clean, no garbage left anywhere. The entire project was $30,000 and there weren't any surprise or unexpected costs. Invoices are sent every week on a reasonable schedule and I just loved our experience. I'd recommend Seabreeze to anyone wanting to do their hardscape landscaping in a heartbeat!

Mike and his team did an amazing job on our backyard renovation project. They were extremely easy…read moreto work with and schedule, and the guys did a very meticulous job laying our pavers just right. They also cleaned up the work area every day, and were very conscientious. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

Once the preliminary design was approved the work crew showed up everyday at 7:00 am and…read moreimmediately started. Jonathan was at the location often and advised me of each step prior to its start. The work crew was professional, polite and hardworking. The finished product was

Armando sounded inflexible on phone, told me he would check to see his partner can give me a time…read morefor estimate yesterday, but no response till I left review. He insisted Saturday morning and next Tuesday when I had already told him we had kids game scheduled and other estimates had already on the table due to yelp recommendations. Other businesses also had put time and effort in bidding, I don't think this business cares for our project as others. It is an estimate for a block fence wall raise project not involving big design job, I told him we can wait for him Thursday and Friday night even later. It's just red flag. Their ai answer machine is useless, I left messages before requesting on yelp, never got called back. I won't recommend this business.

You know, a lot of places and services today are so worried about their reputation that they lose…read moresight of what I believe people want: real human interaction. Not enough effort is put into building an authentic relationship and it seems like people just do the minimum so that they can move on to the next transaction. Steve and his crew are regular people that treat others with kindness and respect not because they have to, but because that's who they are. They fixed a leaky pipe in my backyard without having to pull up my pavers and then they fixed a pipe in my front planter that solved low pressure on my drip lines. No fuss, no extra charges or unnecessary parts and labor. Steve's team obviously have deep knowledge and experience but what makes them so great is that they communicate clearly and are enjoyable to work with. Highly recommend them.

Pros: The guy who did the work knew what he was doing, did…read moreit efficiently, and had good advice. Cons: It took 2 weeks from when I submitted a request for a quote to get an appointment booked.

Carlos and the team are simply awesome. They just paved my backyard with beautiful pavers. They…read moreare easy to work with and also referred another company to install patio covers. The job turned out better and quicker than expected. They worked 6 days a week, did the demolishing in a week and installed the pavers the other week. They also installed a retaining wall. They kept the yard clean and did a decent job cleaning after every day. Communication was easy and they will work with you if there are any issues. Carlos was very responsive. Highly, highly, recommend.

14 years later, I had these guys do another big job with pavers on my driveway about 150 feet…read morelong. they did an amazing job. I can't say enough good things came on time did exactly what they promised and it looks even better than I had hoped.