David and all his team of experts did a wonderful job installing new pavers in our backyard. Our…read moreold concrete slabs were cracked, and had shifted, altering the drainage of water to flow towards our house. After interviewing many landscape pavers, Ideal Engineering stood out for being prompt to all the meetings, willing to visit multiple times to double-check measurements before bidding and were knowledgeable on the current state of available inventory and which showrooms to visit to preview them. Prices were very reasonable and transparent. There were no unplanned mark-ups and all change orders were reviewed and had to be approved by me in advance, so I could budget accordingly. I think this is an advantage of choosing a local paver. The work was efficient and professional - different specialized crews for demolition, irrigation, paving, cleanup were used with their own knowledgeable foremen. Each foremen acted as an available point of contact and communication was easy and friendly. Any texts or calls were usually returned within minutes. The teams were proactive in highlighting any complications or issues that might require design approval to make sure the work they did matched what I had in mind. For example, Pedro, the paver lead felt it was better to create a smooth curve at a corner instead of a straight 90 degree corner, and he was right! The boundaries flowed smoother and nicer with the lawn. The paving work was top-notch. We had decided to install premium pavers from Belgard, and it was important the work was done properly for such an investment. This included grading at the proper slopes for proper drainage, adding weed-resistant fabric, multiple levels of graded stone for proper leveling and polymeric sand for good sealing between pavers. The team helped build custom steps that looked very nice to create easy step-downs and paver edging was done with great style and aesthetics. For a potentially complicated project, I really felt confidence in the team and the process. David also helped offer advise in helping me move and reset our external heat pump units so that they could be reinstalled on top of the pavers. They were able to build conduits to facilitate running irrigation and electricity underneath the pavers for adding drip irrigation of containers and future lighting in our garden. Cleanup was thorough, with parts of our yard reseeded and topped with new topsoil. There was no construction debris left on our lawn or streetside. Everything was swept up. Fence gates that were temporarily removed were re-installed to appear as if nothing ever happened. I would definitely use Ideal Engineering (Ideal Landscape & Concrete) again for future projects.

David A. and his team has been such a joy to work with! I…read moreworked with them 5 years ago to help install a garden with irrigation system. Fast forward to 2026, the irrigation system was not working properly due to time and use. After explaining the situation, he sent his main irrigation technician, Jose, who was the one who installed it in the first place, to come and troubleshoot. In 30 minutes, he figured the problem and fixed it right there and then. I love the working relationship we have built with this company and will be using them over and over again for all of my outside landscaping/ hardscaping projects! Highly recommend them hands down ALWAYS!

We couldn't be happier with our backyard renovation by RB Landscaping!…read more A huge thank you to Nate for his excellent communication, organization, and professionalism throughout the entire project. Everything was handled smoothly from start to finish. Gustavo and his crew were outstanding. They were incredibly hardworking, communicative, respectful, and paid great attention to detail. It was clear they took pride in their work, and the results exceeded our expectations. We are beyond happy with our new backyard and highly recommend RB Landscaping to anyone looking for quality work and a great team. We'll definitely be recommending them to our friends and family!

We had a great experience working with RB landscaping. Hugo and Nate were a pleasure to work with…read moreas well as the rest of their crew. We had a complete yard transformation done which included the removal of old landscaping, installation of new paver driveway, artificial turf and walkway. Hugo and his crew worked quickly and the project was completed in a very timely fashion. We were very happy with the end result and everything looks great. They were easy to work with as things came up during the project and were timely in their response. Would 100% recommend.

I had a fantastic experience with Rayscapes in San Bruno! Jay Carlos and his team are top-notch…read more They originally fixed my irrigation system, and it's been running perfectly since. Recently, they handled all my landscaping--trimming bushes, trees, and clearing weeds in just four hours. My yard looks incredible. I'd absolutely recommend them for any outdoor project!

Carlos was super helpful from start to finish! Carlos and team transformed our backyard from swamp…read morepit to a place where we enjoy daily. Everyone on the team was hard working, and did not stop until the job was complete. Carlos continuously checked in with us during the whole process, and even picked out the plants we wanted in the backyard. He made our yard super welcoming with beautiful plants, pavers, and lights. It's something I am proud to show others! Thank you Carlos and team!

Took he and his wife almost 5 hours to clean up our front yard. They did a great job. Arrived on…read moretime and charged a reasonable amount. I'll definitely use them again for my next trimming and cleanup job.

They helped me with monthly maintenance for almost 2 years. What others said is true that it is a…read morebit challenging to communicate with them. I dropped some of my landscaping projects as a result. They only accept physical checks, which is very inconvenient as I have returned to office now. Their pricing was okay... but they left out my side yard to weed... argh.... Now that I found my yards out of control with weeds. I don't think they visited for a while from my cameras. Looked up yelp and realize that they are closed? Tried to call them to confirm. But no one picked up and their mailbox is full. I now have found a new gardener... still unclear on what happened... oh well

The Vilchez Landscaping team are wonderful to work with. We recently had some moles infiltrate our…read morebackyard causing a couple of pavers to sink. Anthony and his crew quickly came out, identified the root issue, and fixed the problem. Great service!

We hired Anthony and his team for putting concrete in our yard and moving over our shed. They added…read morethe concrete then told us that they will come back in a day to move the shed. It had been 5 days, they stopped responding to our messages and calls. I get it, they were busy but they should've let us know. They finally came back, did a great job at moving the shed and helped us put our stuff back in the shed.

We recently hired Tyler for landscaping work at our home. He was professional, responsive, and easy…read moreto work with throughout the project. He and his crew worked hard and were committed to making sure the job was completed. We especially appreciated his communication and willingness to address questions along the way. We are enjoying the improvements to our yard and appreciate all of the effort that went into the project!

We hired Tyler to design and install new landscaping in our back yard after building and ADU, and…read moreupgrade the front yard. We were very happy with all aspects of the project, both the design and the installation. Tyler communicated with us daily, his designer Juliana was very easy to work with, and Anselmo and the crew did excellent work especially on the new paving in the back yard.

Can't recommend Edgar and his team enough!! I reached out and received a visit and estimate within…read morea week and from there it was a smooth process! The team did such a fantastic job on my homes transformation. They redid our landscaping to be low maintenance, removed plants and expanded our driveway. Even if you have a general idea, Edgar can give inspiration and work with you to get exactly what you need. Before and after pictures included.

Edgar and his team were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We had our front yard…read moreconverted from a lawn with bushes to a drought tolerant landscape. Edgar was very responsive to my questions, the crew showed up as scheduled and completed the project quickly and beautifully. It was clear the team is committed to doing quality work. I definitely recommend Parades Landscaping.

I scheduled an appointment with GCSF for an on-site estimate. About 10 minutes after the scheduled…read moreappointment time, I received a call from the office saying the estimator had arrived, spoken with the residents, and then left. The problem was that I had been waiting at the correct location the entire time. Before the appointment, I had both verbally and in writing asked them to make sure they did **not** go to a different address in another town. The receptionist confirmed that the estimator had gone to the wrong address and assured me he would come to the correct one. Unfortunately, after waiting another hour, I never heard from the estimator or the office. My attempts to call the office also went unanswered. At that point, it became clear that no one was coming and no one was going to let me know. Mistakes happen, but what disappointed me most was the lack of communication and professionalism. GCSF wasted more than 90 minutes of my time and couldn't extend the courtesy of a simple phone call or update. Based on this experience, I can't recommend them.

This is to answer back Stephany S, the business employer…read more It's unfortunate that we only received a response from your team after we publicly raised our concerns through a Yelp review. For months, we called and followed up multiple times regarding the issues with the irrigation and the condition of the work, and we were repeatedly ignored. You were aware of who we were despite the Yelp review being under a different name because we were the ones consistently reaching out with no acknowledgment. Regarding the irrigation issue: the damage wouldn't have occurred if your crew had properly capped the existing irrigation before installing the pavers. The fact that you had to redo a section later at no charge doesn't negate that the issue was caused by your team's oversight in the first place. Had you taken responsibility and communicated with us when we initially reached out, we wouldn't have had to resort to a public complaint. It's disappointing that it took a Yelp review to get any kind of acknowledgment.

Jesus and team are excellent in terms of landscaping services. We had an extensive backyard project…read morethat involved multiple terraces needing irrigation, mulch, plants and retaining wall repair. Jesus provided a very fair quote and always showed up to meetings on time. He is a very cordial person and always looking to help. Even though we made multiple changes to our plan, he was always patient and accomodating. Jesus and team worked long hours even over the weekend to bring our backyard to life. They did excellent work and really exceeded our expectations. Jesus's wife helps a lot as well, and they all do an amazing job to make sure our backyard is exactly how we envisioned. 5 star team and 5 star execution. Will most certainly using them again!

We had Jesus Alvarez redo our small driveway and walkway. He was great to work with, very timely…read moreand did a great job. His pricing was very competitive with other companies. I highly recommend Jesus and his team.

We have had an excellent experience working with this company. This is the third landscaping…read morecompany we have worked with over our 4 years living here in San Mateo and we could not be happier. There are 3 big projects for which we contracted with Zarco Landscaping, because they continually performed above and beyond on the work. The first project was for a room that would flood when it rains. The team at Zarco quickly diagnosed the problem as poor gutter placement and cracks in concrete on the floor above, and they worked rapidly to connect a new sewer system and rebuild our concrete walkway. There has been no more flooding. The second project was to improve the terrain and usability of our backyard, which is on a hill that was very difficult to navigate. The Zarco team completely transformed the area, building stone steps and leveling the land with premium soil, mulch, and stone. Please see the attached photos (we wish we had before pictures, but it was all dirt and invasive plants before on a steep incline)! Lastly, our third project had to be done rapidly after the recent storms in the bay area. We needed three very large and dead trees removed that were at risk of falling on our house or the street. The Zarco team came the next day to remove all of the trees. Overall, the Zarco team has always delivered amazing service and treated us with respect. The prices are also very reasonable and competitive with quotes we received from other businesses. If you live in San Mateo or the Bay Area, we strongly recommend calling Zarco Landscaping for all of your outdoor needs!

Absolutely fantastic experience! He was efficient, hardworking, and incredibly friendly in…read morelandscaping our backyard - when he showed up, it was mostly a dirt lot with a few trees. He had a vision for grass, mulch, a pebble walkway to our office shed, and some plants around the perimeter. Exactly what we wanted for our budget and needs. He delivered professional results while staying within our budget--truly budget-friendly without cutting corners. Reliable, detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. There were a couple of miscommunications along the way, and we were impressed with how quickly and professionally he responded and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. He even spotted some work done by other contractors that needed repairing and did the work. We plan to use Zarco Gardens for our future front yard project. Highly recommend!