We had an excellent experience with Simple Outdoor Living. We liked that the design and construction phases were all done with their in-house staff. Once the design was agreed upon, we were given a price and a start date. We felt so comfortable with Bryan and his staff that we didn't even explore other bids once we had the design (which the customer owns) in place. Bryan, the owner, is very patient and knowledgeable and gives you the feeling that all the details will be taken care of. The contract was written with the amount of detail that the customer appreciates, especially with a project that involves so many elements. We especially liked working with Jonathan, our project manager, who always kept us informed and responded to our inquiries in a timely manner. We also found the employees to be extremely hard-working and friendly. They left the property clean after each work day. We would use this company again for our next landscape project. read more

Highly Recommend - Professional, Knowledgeable, and Honest ​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! read more

Not honest and forthcoming- completely changed his mind before we were set to start- he just wasted my time. Never went forward because he was job shopping. Be careful- get everything in writing. read more

Superb job done by this contractor! I contracted with Simple Outdoor Living after reviewing three bids 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. read more

This summer, we hired Simple Outdoor Living as designer and contractor to renovate our front and back yards. The experience was outstanding. The owner, Bryan, was a real pleasure to work with in the design phase. As this was our first time renovating exterior space, we had some requirements in mind but weren't sure about all the details. Bryan patiently worked with us to flesh out ideas, going through several revisions until we had arrived at a satisfactory design, complete with beautiful computer renderings from all possible angles depicting the final outcome. Having arrived at a design, we had the option of going with SOL as contractor, or hiring a third party contractor. We did the due diligence of getting quotes from two other contractors, and found that SOL's quote was entirely reasonable. Give the positive experience so far, we decided to hire SOL for the contract. The home renovation experience often turns sour when the process moves from the front desk to actual work on site, and we are delighted to report that this was NOT the case with Simple Outdoor Living. The outstanding experience continued with Coleman, our project manager. Coleman ran a tight ship, starting the project on time and finishing on time, and his crew did great work. He visited the work site every single day, solved problems that came up, and made sure that work is of high quality and inline with our expectations. What we liked about Coleman the most is how communicative he is, a quality that is critical for a good contractor. He patiently answered the myriad questions we had for him, and on the rare occasion when we pointed out issues, he quickly rectified them. We also appreciate Ernesto, the foreman. He and his crew not only worked hard but also showed a great eye for detail. As detail-oriented customers ourselves, we especially appreciate the fact that in every area of work requiring precision, such as the positioning of drain holes, the spacing of planters, the shaping of bender boards, etc, Ernesto made sure that he had our verbal approval before getting to work. Simple Outdoor Living is an outstanding landscaping company. We will definitely use them again in the future and whole-heartedly recommend them! read more

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We engaged Simple Outdoor Living for landscape design work after sifting through Yelp reviews and meeting with 3 possible vendors. We felt good about all three vendors, but Bryan from SOL stood out due to his capable but easy-going manner. Hi friendly and laid-back way made it easy to talk through - and make changes to - our ideas without any pressure. Bryan and Allen from SOL worked together on our design. Even with the two of them communication was seamless and smooth - nothing "got dropped" along the way. We had several meetings - both in person and virtually. The virtual meetings with screen sharing were a big plus - allow for quicker turn-around on design work rather than needing to arrange for a site visit or a drive to their office. Both Bryan and Allen were both patient with our many questions and making many changes from the initial design. We never felt rushed or pressured into a decision. The design deliverables were very helpful in visualizing our plan. From the start Bryan understood that we would be looking for bids for the work to be done by multiple vendors. He was fine with that - and actually encouraged it! SOL wasn't the cheapest option for the design work, but we are very happy with the resulting design and are impressed with their professionalism. We ultimately chose someone else to do the actual landscape work. Bryan was very understanding. All in all our experience with SOL, Bryan and Allen was excellent. We would definitely consider working with them again in the future! read more

When our backyard sprinklers stopped working and grass started dying, we decided to take the opportunity to redo the yard. After reading the amazing Yelp reviews we decided on moving forward with Simple Outdoor Living. So happy we did!!Not sure exactly what we wanted to do it was helpful talking with Bryan about our options and amazing to see the options in the renderings. I loved working with Coleman the project manager! He was so thorough when discussing options for rocks and plants. The team did a great job and we are so pleased with the results. We now have a drought resistant yard that will be low maintenance that looks amazing. I'm so happy with our yard and can't wait to use our new fire pit. read more

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We were looking to have our front yard landscaped but needed a lot of help in visualizing what we wanted. Bryan and Allen came out to talk to us, take measurements and photos and get a read on what we would want. A couple of days later Allen sent us "preliminary " drawings and we were blown away. He was able to design exactly what we wanted on the first try! We discussed the process with Bryan who explained everything thoroughly in a no pressure way. We hired Simple Outdoor Living to do the entire project from demo to final completion and could not be happier. Crews were timely and cleaned up daily, project manager Coleman ensured everything was done in a professional and quality manner. We have received so many compliments from neighbors, friends and strangers alike. Would definitely recommend SOL 100%. read more

Very pleased with Simple Outdoor Living. They took a small out dated patio and transformed it into a beautiful, low maintenance, usable space. Good communication, great crew and great referral for the A/C installation. The work was done in the time frame they estimated. read more

Simple outdoor living was great to work with. The whole team was professional. They were on time, fast and very responsive to any concern/questions. Our backyard turned out beautiful! I recommend Simple Outdoor Living for your backyard remodel. read more

We are thrilled with the work that SOL completed on our property. In comparison with other contractors we've worked with, the SOL team was in a class of its own. Communicative, professional, respectful, responsive to our feedback, genuine, timely, appear to operate with integrity, and the work itself appears to be well executed. Would highly recommend them to anyone else looking to tackle a landscaping project from inception to completion. read more

We only had a small area to put turf in. A much smaller project than they typically do however Bryan was very professional and provided us options. It was easy to schedule and the installers were quick and really clean. We could not be happier with how it turned out! Would recommend to anyone! read more

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During the covid-19 pandemic, we were stuck at home staring at our backyard. We are not green thumbs in this house! We talked to Brian and he planned out extending our patio with pavers and adding a planter wall, with lighting and a drip line. We wanted fake grass and a putting green. 2 weeks later it is our paradise!! We love to be in our backyard! Thank you Brian and simple outdoor living!! read more

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Simple outdoor Living did a design on our backyard 3 years ago and did an amazing job! Super eye for design which unfortunately my husband and I both lack. We were able to take the design to a few companies and shop for a quote. We currently just signed for them to design our front yard and the first draft looks amazing! Highly recommend! read more

This is an overdue review for us. The job was done in October 2020 and we have been enjoying the pavements everyday since. Simple outdoor living was one of the 3 companies that we got quotes from. We chose them not only because of the fair pricing of the quote, but also the professionalism and communication from Bryan. He was very knowledgeable and communicated well. His team is amazing too, hard working, helping each other as a team, finishing on schedule, cleaning up after work, etc. We can't be happier. Will recommend this company and team to anyone needs to re-do the yard. read more

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As a landscape professional, it is hard to come across good designers, and SOL is the perfect company for this. Every time I need help with concepts or 3-D renderings for my landscape projects, I rely on them for support. I've referred several of my customers to them and they've all been very satisfied with SOL. If they are satisfied, I am satisfied. They are very detailed oriented in a sense that they take more than enough pictures of a site, and present to you a scaled drawing, plus 3-D renderings. This is ideal because it saves me time and money from having to go to a site. Bryan, the owner is always responsive and on top of all my projects. His team is prompt and efficient. I recommend SOL to any landscape professional and home owner. I personally, will continue to use SOL for my future projects! read more

One start for me... I understand that your culture influences the way you relate to others, but refusing to meet with me when my husband was not there "to make decisions" is unprofessional and antiquated in 2020. Went with another contractor. read more

The process of producing a design and then viewing it allowed us to figure out exactly what we wanted. I went with my own contractor but the process allowed me to feel comfortable in the decisions I was making. Nice service for $500. read more

We had a great experience with getting our back yard design, we had a hard time with the layout and they were able to figure out the layout perfectly. I would recommend if you are looking to spend some money on your back yard to get a good design before construction as this is the second time doing our backyard in a few years and didn't take time to plan out before. Thanks for the help and a great design! I have attached our before photo and the amazing design plan. read more

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Simple Outdoor Living redesigned our front patio area and our backyard. my husband and I are very happy with the results. Within a few weeks they installed three new systems in our backyard: drainage, automatic drip irrigation and electrical. Their quick and efficient demolition team removed much dirt and leveled our backyard. They installed a "top notch" retaining wall and fence, flagstones, cement patio and decorative gravel. They also quickly planted a new succulent garden, and three trees. During the project they worked with our Homeowners Association and neighbors (for our adjoining fence). They respected our personal preferences in choice of color, style and plants. The project included a large variety of skills, resources, equipment and talents. SOL sends out teams for each different aspect of the work and they come early, wear uniforms, work hard and finish their job quickly and efficiently. The foremen Coleman, Jonathan and Ernesto are very professional, diligent and conscientious about their work - highly recommend. I do believe the value of our condominium has significantly increased because of this successful landscaping project read more

We found Bryan and his team through YELP and the ratings. I have to say we could not have been happier with the all around experience. Our project was to improve our side yard with artificial turf as it was badly needed. Their pricing was very fair (I got three quotes), they communicated in a timely manner, the product was superior than the other samples I was shown from other companies, the crew finished the project on time and were very respectful and paid close attention to clean up. We made a few changes in the middle of the project and it was not a big deal for them to accommodate us. Now that the project is complete I can say I wish we would have done this years ago! Artificial turf is awesome! It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Bryan and Simple Outdoor Living for your project! read more

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My husband and i recently bought new home which was new construction and of course had dirt as our backyard. We aren't the best at visualizing exactly what we wanted, and felt that we needed some director that we both could agree to without the added pressure of a contractor. We found Simple Outdoor Living through yelp and decided it was a great investment to get help from professionals to design our back yard. Bryan (the owner) was so great, came to our house, could talk to us and give us guidance on what could fit well in our backyard, and ultimately helped us sketch out our back yard. When then went in for an in house review of the 3D model, and it was great! We are visual people and having that consultation time really helped finesse the plan. We are super pleased, and Bryan's knowledge of the construction business and design helped us newbies so much! Would highly recommend this to anyone. Also, their studio has samples which is great, again if you are a visual person like us. read more

It is so important to make the right decision when deciding on home renovations, landscaping and design. There are many companies that offer help and design services and we wanted to make sure to choose a reputable designer for outdoor landscaping. Because of an informative website and great reviews, I reached out to Simple Outdoor Living and spoke with Bryan, the business owner. On top of wonderful customer service, Bryan took his time with us at a consultation and provided us with landscaping ideas which was then provided as a customized 3D and 2D design. The designs are so valuable in that you can visualize your plan as well as have professional measurements for future contactors. We recommend Simple Outdoor Living to those who are searching for a reputable company with great customer service. From a happy North Orange County family! read more

We were having issues with our new custom water fountains and was in need to speak with someone who could help us. Bryan took our call and by sending him some photos over the phone, he was able to point out where the issues and solutions might be. We are still trying to get it right by our contractor and it was God sent to have someone to take the time to speak and guide us. I'll keep his info and definitely recommend him for your next project. He was friendly, knowledgeable and generous of his time and expertise. read more

Working with Simple Outdoor has been nothing but phenomenal. They worked with me from start to finish to work out every detail so I wasn't left in the dark; a truly stress free experience which I didn't expect going into since a big project. They are true artists when it comes to landscape design and true professionals as pavers working with artificial turf. Their commitment to the highest level of customer service is top notch and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and/or use them again in the future. read more

We at West Hills Masonry, find great value for the resources SOL provides our clients. They really help us up sale additional business for our company. We are able to bring in our clients into their showroom experiment with the layout and what features we may want to add. We also can reference products we can use for our clients' project right at their showroom showing a wide variety of installations from pavers to concrete to brick or stone paving or facades. Great concept, great company, great staff! I would highly recommend masonry & landscape firms to better help their business grow. read more

What a great concept. Getting a 3D design first, so you can actually see what it will look like, will save time and money. Not only are the designs detailed, They also have a network of contractors that can install the whole job, and you get to pick which contractor you would like to work with. This is a one stop shop for hardscape needs. Pools, patio covers, pavers, concrete, plants, walls, and anything else you can dream up, Simple Outdoor Living can bring it to life! read more

Great and professional service. Alesha and Garrett were great to work with. Simple consultation and review. They really try to make things how we wanted and were thoughtful of budget. read more

His masonry seems to be of high-quality workmanship. Everything that I've seen from Simple Outdoor living is top notch. You should definitely consider him for your next project if you care about the quality of your home. read more

The team at simple outdoor living did a wonderful job helping us design our backyard remodeling project. Chad was thorough at explaining the process every step of the way during our consultation, taking the time to answer all our questions and also encouraging us to share any ideas we had regarding the project. This made for a stress-free and fun experience. They created a customized 3D design suited to our budget, and were forthcoming about material costs and helpful at suggesting alternatives wherever needed. When we were presented the design at their showroom, we were touched to see the special attention to details they added-We plan on having our marriage ceremony in our backyard, and they were thoughtful enough to add a tiny mock-up version of the alter and seating area for us to see. It was a sweet touch. The point being that getting to see a 3D version of our idea in this way was a tremendous help in the planning process, and we were so pleased with the results. It's also incredibly useful for our plan to work on our yard in stages, allowing us to tweak or build on the design as we need. We're very excited to get started on our yard and can't thank simple outdoor living enough for the useful and unique service they provided. Already recommended to friends and family, and highly recommend to anyone else who needs some creative help with their upcoming landscaping projects. We'll be back when we're ready for phase two! read more

Simple Outdoor Living creates a 3-D visual that allows one to see a realistic design of their yard space. At our first on site meeting, Chad took our ideas and explained how they would fit best in our space. He flew a drone over our backyard which allowed the design team to incorporate even minor details that were significant to our family! Next, we shared great insight from Bryan and the rest of the design team. They were able to make adjustments on the spot to meet our needs in regards to entertaining, aesthetics, and sustainability. We highly recommend Simple Outdoor Living for a unique custom design for your yard or business. It is so much fun to receive the completed project! read more

Last spring I started my calling landscape contractors for bids to remodel my front/back yard. They advised that I get a landscape design. I contacted Simple Outdoor Living and engaged then to provide a design. They wanted full payment up-front which I knew was a "red flag" but moved forward. I got the design and again started my search for contractors. Contractors advised me the design was not viable in some areas of the yard. I contacted Simple Outdoor Living and asked them to correct this. They insisted there design was viable and would refer me to contractors well known to them that could work with the design. They did refer contractors to me and I hired one. Shortly after this contractor started I found out the contractor barely knew Simple Outdoor Living. Throughout the job many design changes had to be made by the contractor and me. The contractor mentioned one day he felt like he was doing Simple Outdoor Living's job. I see many good reviews but this was not my experience with this company. read more

We are very pleased with our patio make-over by Simple Outdoor Living. Bryan is very knowledgeable and experienced in the industry, and provided good advice for our patio update and choice of products to use. He and his crew were always prompt, polite and reliable, replying quickly to any questions and finishing our job on budget and in even less time than expected. The coordination and scheduling of the work was very professional and quality of their workmanship was great! read more

Hubby and I recently bought a 35-year-old home in Orange that needed a little updating/tweaking...inside and out. We believe in coming up with a plan and a budget before making changes. So when we were ready to tackle the landscape, we like what we read about Simple Outdoor Living's (SOL) design/referral services though Nexdoor.com and Yelp. Their design process is better detailed by other reviewers on Yelp. So this review will be brief. We had the pleasure of working with SOL's designer/consultant, Alesha. After making one visit to our home to take pics/measurements and to share our thoughts and concerns for our outdoor space, Alesha developed a landscape design that suits us beautifully. Hubby and I look forward to obtaining HOA approval using SOL's detailed designs and to getting bids from recommended contractors. read more

As a landscape designer, I have really enjoyed partnering with Simple Outdoor Living. I love designing for their clients and helping them get their outdoor projects off to a solid start. They have a great showroom for viewing material and an even greater network of contractors to bring the design to life. This integration company offers what no other company does: a great design, multiple bids by quality contractors, and total control over their project. I highly recommend working with Simple Outdoor Living. read more

We worked with Bryan and Enrique before we embarked on an exterior renovation (front yard and backyard) project that encapsulated elements for hardscape, softs-cape and exterior surface for the house. Many times previously, we had discussed ideas for exterior renovation with contractors before, but one thing was always missing and that was the design element of understanding the scope/scale of the project as well as the aesthetics. This is where it was so helpful to work with Bryan and his team from Simple Outdoor Living. To be honest, I was initially a little skeptical about the added value from scoping out the design elements, but it became very clear when we saw the 3D plans and presentation on how all the pieces fit in together. What really impressed me the most about Bryan and Enrique: 1. Their vision for designing an affordable plan for the house. Our house is a late 1970's build and needs love and care for the exterior, and the team was able to immediately suggest fixes that will meaningfully improve the curb appeal and deriving value from the space. 2. Everything is customized to the client's needs. I can't stress how important this is. Many times during the design process, it is possible to take an extravagant view of the upgrades and add a lot of things, which ultimately would break the budget, and essentially be unreasonable (and a waste of your time). Bryan and team wanted to understand how we plan on using the different spaces and what our budget for the project was before suggesting ideas. The visualization that you get to see through the 3D images is key and highly recommended. 3. Guidance. We learned a lot from Bryan through the process and his guidance and suggestions were exactly what we needed. Bryan is a veteran of this industry who worked in construction previously - so he understands what is practical and needed to take these design plans and bring it to fruition. This in my eyes should save not only us money and time but also the end contractor that does the work for us. Huge value-add! 4. Professionalism and humility. I really feel you are working with the best of the best in the industry when dealing with Bryan and Enrique at Simple Outdoor Living. At no point during the process were they "salesy" or aggressive - trust me I have sat through presentations for these kinds of things which felt like I was being forced to buy a timeshare membership. The team here exudes great ethics and has taken a very customer-centric approach to understand client needs - an approach I wish more in the industry would take. 5. Please visit their showroom for examples of their work as well as construction materials. One of the coolest showrooms I have seen and highly needed in the industry. I highly recommend Bryan and Enrique at Simple Outdoor Living. If you are considering any type of backyard or front yard project, please talk to them before embarking on this journey. It will save you money, time and effort and you will learn and be better prepared as you move forward on the project! read more

Very professional and helpful. Great experience throughout. Really helped us reproduce our ideas and get the design dialed in to the smallest detail. Would definitely recommend and use their services again. read more

Spoke with Bryan / super helpful and took the time to explain the process and cost structure.

The showroom is very attractive, displaying a nice variety of materials and several outdoor designs. I found their staff friendly and knowledgeable, providing some great ideas on my yard remodel. It's nice to have a place you can visit to get reliable construction advice. read more

Bryan, Morgan, and team were so easy to work with. They were responsive to all our questions. They made the daunting task of redesigning our entire landscape much easier. We were glad we found them through Thompson Building Materials. We highly recommend SOL when you are considering landscape redesign. We chose one of the contractors they recommended for the job and we were happy with our choice. read more