7 years later and we finally decided to continue with more upgrades in the backyard. Mind you the…read morepavers and turf were still in great condition. This time around we worked with Jason who was awesome. Jason and his team did an incredible job with our backyard and matching the same pavers we had from 7 years ago. We ripped out quite a bit more this time and his team kept things on time and Jason is just on top of it plain and simple. We removed an old shed and trampoline, old garden boxes and had to get new retaining walls built, run electrical and plumbing for a hot tub and we got this done in less than 3 weeks once his crew started. He also had some great suggestions for an outdoor kitchen we we added and is very transparent on pricing. The pricing btw actually came in at a very reasonable price too. Highly recommend. Included some before and after pics

We had an amazing experience with David and Abner and the whole team at Black Diamond Pavers. They…read morestarted the driveway project early and finished the job in 2 days. They were meticulous with the paver design which was a complex herringbone pattern. They also took their time with the corners and aligned the pavers beautifully. David sent pictures of the initial pattern work and ensured all sealing activities were perfect. Abner also took great caution with our existing brick work and new lawn. I would highly recommend this team !

We hired Roberto and his team to build a small concrete wall to support a small staircase in the…read morefront of our house. We got three estimates and Roberto's estimate was the most reasonable and he was able to do the job in the short timeframe I needed. The team showed up as promised and did a great job! The wall was built in one day and would have been finished in one day if the weather was better. In South San Francisco the weather was very damp and cold due to heavy fog so the concrete did not dry as fast as it could have. They returned the next day to finish off the job. We are very happy with the results. Even better it was finished in time for our painting crew to include the new wall in the ongoing project to paint the exterior of our house. So we are very happy with the job done by the team at Design & Solutions Landscape. We highly recommend them.

From the owner: Are you tired of searching for a reliable and professional landscape contractor San Rafael CA? Look…read moreno further! Design & Solutions Landscape Contractor is here to help. Our company is fully licensed and insured, and we provide exelent customer service and landscape instalaltion to residential and comercial clients in Marin County and the Bay area.

We had a great experience with System Pavers. The pavers they installed turned out beautiful and…read morewere exactly what we envisioned for our backyard. There were a few miscommunications at the beginning of the project, but Ryan and the entire team handled everything professionally and made sure we received the best possible service. They completed the installation faster than we expected without sacrificing quality. During our final inspection, we noticed a few damaged/cracked or scratched pavers, and the team replaced them promptly after we pointed them out. It was reassuring to see how quickly they addressed our concerns and made sure everything met our expectations. Ryan was especially responsive throughout the project, answered our questions, and made sure the finished backyard was exactly what we wanted. We really appreciated the team's commitment to customer satisfaction and quality workmanship. We are very happy with the final result and would gladly recommend System Pavers to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space.

Outstanding experience, outstanding result. My wife and I are really happy with the new driveways…read moreinstalled by the System Pavers crew. The front of our house looks fantastic and we're getting lots of compliments from neighbors and people walking by. We solicited bids from multiple contractors, ranging from our longtime general contractor (who "had a guy who does pavers") to other paver specialists. Here's why we went with System Pavers and why we can recommend them to other homeowners: --Communication and responsiveness: From the start, our sales consultant, Kelly Casper, was easy to work with. He offered helpful suggestions, explained their process clearly, and responded promptly (sometimes immediately) to any question via text or email. That same level of clear communication and responsiveness carried through with our project manager, Oscar Maciel, who is a consummate professional. --Knowledge and skill: Our project wasn't simple and we had a lot of decisions to make and challenges to solve during the process. For example, our two driveways are at slightly different levels, which required careful consideration with leveling and drainage. We also deliberated about whether we wanted a single or double border. I'm a very hands-on client and asked lots of questions. Oscar troubleshooted everything with me, explained all my options, and we came up with the right approach. When we changed our minds mid-project about the height of the divider wall between driveways, Oscar worked with Yobel, the construction lead, to make the changes without disruption. I think this is the #1 reason I'm glad I chose System Pavers, because I'm not sure I would have the same confidence in a general contractor or budget pavers contractor. --Quality and commitment: Yobel and his team worked diligently and I watched their progress from demolition and excavation to adding the base layers. They did everything well and worked over the weekends to catch up after some delays with the availability of the stone we chose. Overall, a positive experience from start to finish.

We engaged Marion for a series of 3 different fences around our home, planting of 2 20 foot oak…read moretrees, irrigation and mulch. All of the work was performed when scheduled, crew was prompt, courteous, professional;, and best of all experienced. When there was a questions, they asked and all of the work was completed to our specifications. It looks amazing especially the metal fence and the trees. Check out the images-I highly recommend Marion and his crew. Thanks for a great looking yard!

I highly recommend this professional, knowledgeable and excellent value for your money company…read more Marion is refreshingly old school. He's current in ALL materials and his design is amazing. So easy and stress free to work with. Do yourself a huge favor and contact Marion . Leave your project in the hands of truly professional with decades of experience Marion.

We moved to our new house a few months ago and had a good amount of apprehension submitting our…read moreplans to the HOA approval committee - you hear the horror stories often. After interviewing three designers, we chose Ian and I'm happy to report that our plans were approved within 48 hours of sending them to the board. One neighbor, who used to serve on that committee, said "these are the most detailed plans I've ever seen". Ian's attention to detail had to have been a major factor in their decision-making process. What we liked about Ian was: he was able to easily and quickly share examples of other designs he had created; he told us that his fee would include revisions, he wouldn't nickel-and-dime us; and he has established relationships with many/all contractors that we'll need to complete the work. I'll update this review as we go through the process...we're only at the approval stage now. We need to have a good portion of the backyard demo'd before the work can begin. But so far, so good. Ian has delivered what was advertised.

Ian Hall and his team at Hall Landscape Design were fantastic! Ian was a very good listener,…read morequickly drafting an accurate layout based on our input. He put us in touch with very knowledgeable contractors and was always very responsive to our needs. Highly recommend! ~ Christine

Last spring we were looking to buy a place in Marin. We found a condo that had an exclusive use…read moreeasement and Stephan with Natives for Life had done a garden in front. We fell in love with the garden and it was one of the main reasons we bought the place. Fast forward to now, he just finished planting native wild flowers in another part of our property as well as installing a large planter and several plants, herb gardens, in a concrete area of our property. We are so happy with Stephan's work. We share his passion for native plants and his sustainable approach. The irrigation he set up for us was sophisticated but easy to manage. He provided detailed information on everything he planted. A couple of plants ended up not seeming happy in their new spots and he was eager to switch them out so we could have plants that would be thrive in our microclimate. The initial garden was set up in part for privacy and that has been so valued as we now have natural privacy from neighbors on one side, but it looks very beautiful and all the neighbors admire our gardens. It has truly increased the value of the property. Highly recommend Stephan and Natives for Life.

Stephen totally rehabilitated and redesigned a large planter in my yard. He and his crew removed…read moreall of the old soil, installed gopher wire and waterproofing, amended the soil with compost, and reinstalled it,along with a new irrigation system. He designed a beautiful pallet of native plants, with room for vegetables. He also troubleshot the full irrigation system on our property, fixed leaks, drew a detailed map, and figured out all of the irrigation programs (which were previously a mystery). Stephen was very flexible, reliable and easy to work with. He was very flexible when I asked to swap out a couple of the plants in the original design. He is a very experienced and knowledgable gardener with great attention to detail.

We hired Jose and his crew to install a channel drain and pavers to our driveway. We are so pleased…read morewith their work. They did a fantastic job, were reasonably priced and really friendly to work with. Our driveway looks beautiful! I highly recommend them. I will hire them again for any landscaping projects.

Needed yard cleared of downed trees, overgrown grass and shrubbery,…read moreEvery step of the process went smoothly and professionally. From meeting for the estimate, to setting up the time to begin the work. Fairly priced. Work completed and yard was left in a cleaned state. Greatly Recommend J&R Landscaping & Construction. Already considering them for more projects.

I've had the pleasure of working with Monarch Gardens for the past 10 years. They first designed my…read morefront garden, which exceeded my expectations. Carolyn and Dave completely understood my esthetics, and selected plants that matched it beautifully. I get so many compliments from neighbors to this day. Several years later, I was ready to tackle my backyard, and they delivered an absolutely wonderful space. This included some hardscaping and lighting as well as the planting, and we absolutely love it. I continue to work with the team on my garden maintenance and they are terrific. I highly recommend Monarch Gardens.

Carolyn and Dave Anderson have always been our first choice in landscape designers and gardeners…read morethroughout our many years of moving and establishing new and varied gardens. we have always relied upon Carolyn's sophisticated eye in choosing color palettes as well as livable designs that provide beauty and comfort regarding our outdoor living needs. Both she and Dave have always been accommodating and generous in their willingness to listen and to provide incomparable service. Their crew is just wonderful!