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    Front yard: After
    Tony C.

    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!

    Removed grass, flagstone, rocks, new drainage and sprinklers, lights,  new patio pavers.
    Autumn M.

    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.

    Turf
    Kim C.

    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!

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    Tammy R.

    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!!

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    Angela C.

    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.

    Kelly I.

    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.

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

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    Ask the Community - Simple Outdoor Living

    What is the minimum size job you will consider for a backyard remodel?

    Hi Gregory, It depends on the scope of work, but we specialize in projects from 25,000 to 150,000.

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    Review Highlights - Simple Outdoor Living

    From the start Bryan understood that we would be looking for bids for the work to be done by multiple vendors.

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    California Outdoor Living

    California Outdoor Living

    4.9
    (236 reviews)

    This company is very fast and JC always maintained strong communication. There were some minor…read moredisappointments, but overall we were happy with the work that was done. My wife and I have a new-build that required additional landscaping of our backyard. We eventually decided to go with California Outdoor Living after reading all their positive reviews on yelp. In addition their quote was very competitive if not the best when looking at other contractors. We already had a design in mind for JC which made the process very quick. Although there was some misunderstanding with the design and drains throughout the process, JC was always responsive with his texts and quick to make adjustments. The moment we got our design approved by our HOA, the construction happened VERY FAST. We emailed California Outdoor living on a Wednesday evening of our approval. The very next day (Thursday), JC arrived to go over the outline. I do appreciate how fast things were done, but it was almost to a fault at times. They were ready to go by the next day but my wife and I didn't feel like we had discussed the plan and execution thoroughly enough. On Friday the construction workers were already digging out our backyard. They spoke only Spanish so communication was very difficult to ensure if our plan was executed appropriately. By Saturday all of the pavers were laid out. Construction was incredibly fast but because of that some details were lost in translation. We discussed with JC that we wanted an 11x14 ft paver island. However the final dimensions was 12.5 x 12.5 feet. We also wanted all the walls of our backyard to be lined with turf. However the paver border ran too close to one of the walls, that putting turf did not make sense. They only left 1 inch between the wall and the paver (see attached image). We appreciate how fast the work was done. The overall work was great BUT not exactly what we wanted. We felt rushed with the whole construction process. However everything was done in less than a week which was incredible! In addition, once the turf was laid out JC noted that window reflections from both our neighbors and our own windows would cause damage to the turf. He informed us this can happen sometimes. Going back to rushing things and not being thorough, we wished JC took the time to look at our backyard and factor in this possibility. If we had known the reflections could damage this area we would have changed our turf design. At the end of the day they are just executing our design, but it's these minor things that left us feeling like our backyard could have been better. However we are still very thrilled with the overall speed and communication done throughout the process! Would still recommend this company. But these small critiques are definitely something to keep in mind for future clients.

    I would not recommend this company. Their lack of attention to detail made the entire experience…read moreunpleasant. The drainage tube was installed with the slope going the wrong direction, and the walls were not properly covered before the concrete was poured, leaving concrete splatter all over the side walls. The concrete also cracked less than three days after it was poured. It was poured on Monday morning, and on Wednesday the artificial turf guy was using a large plate compactor right next to the two-day-old concrete. I believe the vibration from that equipment contributed to the cracking. When I spoke with JC about the issue, he told me that concrete will crack sooner or later and that is why they do not warranty cracks. Concrete was poured directly on top of the soil, no gravel was brought first. While I understand that concrete can crack over time, I did not expect it to crack before I had even made my final payment. Despite my disappointment, I paid the remaining balance. After that, I never received any follow-up confirmation that the payment was received , or even a simple thank you.

    West Hills Masonry

    West Hills Masonry

    4.6
    (132 reviews)

    We had a great experience with Carlos, Carlos, and the crew. We had about 2,000 square feet of…read morepavers and a patio cover installed by West Hills. We are super happy with the project. Our back yard is incredible now. The crew started when they said they would, and those guys worked super hard. I was amazed at the progress they made each day. The pavers went in very fast. The side yard drainage issue I had is no more! That alone was worth a lot to me. The only hang up was the patio cover. We had to get a permit, and the city took forever because of limited appointments due to COVID. Carlos did his best to keep things moving along. It also took some time to get the materials. I think the price was reasonable for all the work that was done. Carlos checked in regularly, and made sure the job was progressing. Everyone on the crew was very nice when I went out to check on progress. We are very satisfied. I will not hesitate to recommend or use West Hills again in the future.

    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.

    Echo Family Landscaping

    Echo Family Landscaping

    5.0
    (95 reviews)

    I can't say enough great things about Jake Joe and his team at Echo Homes. From start to finish,…read morethe entire experience exceeded my expectations. Our project included a full transformation of our backyard, courtyard, and side yard, and the results are absolutely stunning. Jake installed two custom fire pits, beautifully laid porcelain tile, and a customized louvered patio cover. He also helped with the placement of patio pots and selecting plant material, carefully considering sunlight, plant hardiness, and overall aesthetics. Everything feels perfectly balanced and thoughtfully designed. Even though I had a professional landscape design to start with, Jake suggested several updates that elevated the entire space, giving it a more modern and upscale look. He truly has an exceptional eye for detail and is resourceful at troubleshooting. His crew, Moi and Paco, were equally impressive. They were onsite every day from 7am to sunset, Monday through Saturday, and their work ethic was unmatched. Moi, in particular, stood out. He is incredibly diligent, knowledgeable, and professional. It was clear that they approached every step with care, always "measuring twice and cutting once." They took the time to think through details and identify potential issues before making any cuts, which gave me a lot of confidence in their craftsmanship. Jake's commitment to quality really sets him apart. If something wasn't perfect in his eyes, he had his team redo it even if it was solely for aesthetics like the placement of a pot. His adjustments and recommendations made the final result even better. This wasn't only about getting the job done quickly, it was definitely about getting it done right. The end result is top-notch, and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend Jake Joe and Echo Homes to anyone looking for high-quality, thoughtful, and beautifully executed landscaping work. (I wish I could've said this about my house remodeling contractors - no comment!)

    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.

    Hillside Pavers

    Hillside Pavers

    4.9
    (109 reviews)

    There are renovations that improve a home -- and then there are renovations that fundamentally…read morerecalibrate how that home exists within its environment. What Byron Schley and the team at Hillside Pavers delivered for us falls squarely into the latter category. Ours is one of the oldest houses on the block, my grandfather built it himself in the early seventies so needless to say there is sentimental value here, the years were told loudly in its dated facade ever more blindly as one by one and year by year the houses around us became more modern and desirable and that contrast was ever more noticeable when it became every other house on the block. Before this project, our front yard was little more than a narrow, uninspired strip adjacent to the public sidewalk that functioned more like spillover from the street than usable property. It did nothing to reflect the scale or architectural presence of our three-story, beach-adjacent home. Today, that same footprint operates as a private, structured courtyard -- a defined outdoor living space that feels intentional, modern, and architecturally integrated. The Techo-Bloc paver installation is executed with geometric discipline and clean proportional balance. The contrasting border trim sharpens the layout, and the modular patterning reads refined rather than repetitive. Where water once pooled visibly, the drainage now performs efficiently and invisibly -- The upgraded water line alone was transformative. What used to produce barely a trickle now delivers pressure so strong it rivals commercial output .The underground drip irrigation system is intelligently concealed beneath the hardscape and reemerges precisely within the base of our large entry planters. It is automated, timer-controlled, and calibrated for plant health without visual clutter. For us gardening is a foreign labor, the system removes guesswork and replaces it with precision. It lays the groundwork for what will be Madagascar jasmine and Rainbow's End climbing roses to ascend the custom trellis Speaking of the trellis -- it is a custom design by Byron himself and serves as the architectural anchor of the entire entry sequence. Its linear steel geometry frames the approach to the home, introduces vertical rhythm, and gives the courtyard presence and scale. The black powder-coated aluminum slat fencing, set atop a raised paver foundation, creates privacy without heaviness.The laser-cut gate beneath the trellis introduces texture and artistry, especially when lit from behind at night. And the lighting system integrated along the fence base and entryway is hospitality-grade in execution. The perimeter wash creates a subtle floating effect. The laser-cut gate panels glow from behind in layered depth rather than harsh brightness. With full color customization available, the space can transition from understated architectural white to vibrant holiday displays with precision. It feels closer to a Ritz-Carlton courtyard or private club environment than a residential frontage. Most importantly, the project didn't just improve appearance -- it created usable square footage. It has become the preeminent gathering space of our home. it is upscale functional living space.The neighborhood response has been immediate .Neighbors who we barely knew for years have introduced themselves. Passersby stop to compliment the change.The property now projects the level of architectural coherence it always deserved. We approached this cautiously. Prior experiences made us exacting and demanding clients. Byron handled that with patience and professionalism. When questions arose, they were addressed. The end result reflects accountability and pride in workmanship. Hillside Pavers is not inexpensive -- but quality rarely is. There is a tangible difference between budget work and engineered, finished craftsmanship. This project did not simply beautify our home. It expanded it. If you are seeking exterior transformation that blends infrastructure, architecture, lighting design, and true spatial creation -- Byron Schley delivers work that justifies the investment. The result is not just attractive.It is world class work accompanied by attentive customer service . Rarely do you see people that live by the age old idiom anymore who's motto is the customer is always right! But With this outfit that's exactly what you receive and working with them was transformative . I highly recommend their services to any and everyone who are sick of simply average work and service that only toes the industry line, if you want something more, something world class and a good experience throughout call Byron Schley and hillside pavers (+1 (714) 613-2500) , I cannot sing their praises high enough and this review doesn't even give them the credit they deserve so one last time Thank You Byron and thank the boys down at hillside pavers for an amazing job

    We recently completed a major paver project with Hillside Pavers, and I can honestly say the final…read moreresult came out even better than I imagined. We were referred to Hillside Pavers by a close friend who had completed a similar project not long before ours, and that recommendation gave us a lot of confidence going in. After going through the process ourselves, I can absolutely see why they spoke so highly of the company. From the beginning, Byron made the design and estimating process feel very clear and professional. One thing I really appreciated was that he used an iPad on-site to draw out the design, calculate measurements, and price everything very accurately. It was not a vague "ballpark estimate" type of process -- it felt transparent, exact, and easy to visualize, which gave us a lot of confidence moving forward. Byron also helped us finalize the color choices, especially for the walkway, and his suggestions made a big difference in the final look. Roberto, who supervised the on-site construction work, was also excellent. He really listened to my concerns, took the time to discuss details with me, and most importantly followed through in the actual work without any issues. That meant a lot to me because I care about both design and functionality, and he handled both very well. Casandra in the office and Oscar as the business manager were also great throughout the process. They were organized, responsive, and helped keep everything coordinated smoothly, which made the whole experience much less stressful. What stood out most about Hillside Pavers overall was that they listened to our preferences and worked with us instead of pushing a one-size-fits-all solution. The workmanship, communication, and attention to detail were all strong, and the finished project truly transformed the property. During the project and especially after completion, we received numerous compliments from neighbors and friends, which really confirmed for us how well everything came together. I would absolutely recommend Byron, Roberto, Casandra, Oscar, and the entire Hillside Pavers team.

    Simple Outdoor Living - landscaping - Updated August 2026

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