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    Ben H.

    We were introduced to Danny from Smart Landscape through our designer, Jack Sellinger. We evaluated a few other companies, but were confident Smart Landscape would produce the quality implementation we wanted. And they sure did! They quoted price was also reasonable compared to other options we solicited. Our project was a fairly large full front & back yard rebuild, and Danny estimated 8-10 weeks to complete - with a full time team that is focused on one project from start to finish. I think the final project took 9 weeks, and indeed the crew lead by foreman Daniel was at our property every day, full time, until the project was completed (this is a huge advantage over other companies who often jump around from project to project and you never quite know how things are proceeding). Daniel and his guys were phenomenal, with serious attention to detail and craftsmanship. They seemed very experienced in all matters of construction. They worked hard every day - even on some extremely hot days - to bring our design vision to reality. There were a few bumps with respect to project management that required my involvement to keep things on track. But I generally prefer being involved and keeping an eye on complex projects like this anyways (something I'd advise any homeowner to do for any non-trivial remodeling). There were also many micro decisions to be made, but I was able to easily discuss with Daniel and keep things moving forward. We had a few change orders on the project (mostly reflecting an expansion of scope that we requested), and each of them were very reasonable in cost (if anything, lower than I expected). Danny is extremely honorable and trustworthy, and you can rest easy that if you sign with them, they will not try to take advantage of you. It's been several weeks since implementation was completed, and aside from a small drainage issue with the patio cover that Danny resolved promptly, there have been no maintenance issues and everything has held up well. Even with lots of rain, the drainage is working flawlessly (very different from what we had before), as is irrigation and lighting. We're extremely happy with how everything turned out, and are already using our new front and back yards every day. In my experience most contractors can be difficult to work with in various ways - especially with attention to detail and timing - but Smart Landscape really exceeded my expectations and delivered a high quality implementation, exactly on time and on budget.

    Front yard landscape.
    Meg B.

    We just finished a project with Danny's Smart Landscape in San Diego. The project turned out great. Danny's crew was exceptional, hard-working, punctual, respectful of our property and our privacy, and very attentive to aesthetic details. Any problem we had was worked out quickly and appropriately. We are very happy with the outcome and the value of the project. We paid considerably less for our backyard project than the bids offered by other reputable landscape contractors.

    Finished product!
    Mark G.

    I cannot say enough about Danny and Smart Landscaping. The pictures of the completed project speak for themselves. Danny and his crew were exceptional. The project was started on time and finished ahead of schedule and the finished product was amazing. The before pictures are a couple years old but the hill was starting to crumble and the plants were struggling. Smart Landscape came in and put in new retaining walls with a terraced walkway our children can now use, new plants and a raised sitting area. The plans were above and beyond what we could have imagined and Danny was able to bring it to life. We were so pleased with the finished product but even more pleased with the professionalism that Danny and his crew showed us throughout the project. I cannot recommend Smart Landscaping enough!

    Backyard
    Ryan L.

    Can't recommend Smart Landscape enough. We had the same team led by Danny mentioned in Jasmine's detailed yelp review and I concur with her review. They were efficient and thorough and produced great results. Jack was also our designer and provided great suggestions to our initial design ideas. Thank you Smart Landscape!

    Bocce court
    Julie T.

    Smart Landscape did a fabulous job with our difficult backyard. We're on a canyon hillside in North Park. Our vision was to transform a steep slope into flat usable spaces. It was a big construction project with retaining walls, a Trex deck, tons of stairs, gas and electrical and plumbing work, plants and irrigation, lighting, underground drainage, and even a bocce court. They provided a detailed estimate from the start and always answered our calls/emails promptly, which puts them miles ahead of most competitors. Once they broke ground, the crew worked nonstop until the project was complete. Of course we ran into issues along the way, like some misestimated concrete work and a problem with the gas grill hookup -- but that's not surprising for this size of project. What's important is that any issues got resolved because Danny (owner), Q (project manager), Horacio (foreman), and Morganne (landscape designer) were always professional and responsive. Danny worked with us line by line to help the project fit our budget. Q kept us updated nearly every day via a group text with photos. Horacio and crew were talented builders who not only worked hard and kept the site orderly, but also invented some brilliant solutions on the fly. The project has been complete for nearly a year (since spring 2021) and we continue to be impressed with the work quality, the drainage during heavy rain, and how much we love our new backyard. They also stand by their work and came over recently to fix a lighting circuit that stopped working. We got tons of value for a fair price and highly recommend Smart Landscape.

    **BEFORE** Our neglected backyard
    Nick R.

    Smart Landscape finished our backyard in January 2021 and we absolutely love what they did!  We needed a full renovation. Danny, the owner, came out to meet with us and assess what needed to be done. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He then put us in contact with Morganne, one of the landscape designers they work with. Morganne is awesome!  Even after she finished the design, she came by a few times to see how the project was progressing.  Based on the design plans, Danny provided us with an itemized estimate and timeline. And because we went with Smart Landscape, they reimbursed us half of Morganne's design fee.  What's great is that Danny also hired Morganne to come out when it was time to order plants.  She is definitely an expert when it comes to choosing plants and where to place them. Throughout, Smart Landscape proved to be an honest and professional company.  At the start, Q, our project manager, walked us through the breakdown of costs, explaining everything in detail and even offered suggestions on where we could cut costs. During the project, any changes we made or features we added were noted and Q would quickly send us an updated contract to review.  We appreciated this because there was never any confusion and most importantly there were no hidden costs in the end.  Payments were always made after a substantial amount of work was done and receipts were promptly emailed. Communication was excellent!  Q is very reliable and responded to our texts/emails in a timely manner. He visited often to oversee the project and if we had a question or concern he would come over quickly to address it. Q would let us know when it was time to choose colors/materials and he provided us with samples and enough time to decide. He did a great job planning because at no point was the crew ever waiting for materials to arrive. Q is very easy to work with and his managing of the entire scope of the project was outstanding! The crew, led by Horacio, did an exceptional job! They were highly skilled, hardworking, and the quality of their work was top notch.  We appreciated that the team was assigned to our project full time.  Aside from one rainy day, they arrived on time every day and worked efficiently.  Horacio was an expert in all aspects of landscaping.  He was meticulous and always made sure everything was perfect. On top of that, Horacio was very friendly and we enjoyed seeing him every day.  We could tell that Horacio and Q have a great working relationship, always communicating to ensure everything ran smoothly. Post construction, they still ensured customer satisfaction.  We had one plant that didn't end up surviving and they replaced it. Also, there were a couple of minor things that needed to be fixed and they came out and resolved them quickly.  Smart Landscape really aims to satisfy their customers. In the end, the whole team executed everything as scheduled and we couldn't be happier with the results! Q, Horacio, Morganne and Danny are our dream team and we will definitely be contacting Smart Landscape again for our front yard!

    After
    Lisa R.

    Smart Landscape took our sad looking front yard and transformed it into an oasis. These pictures speak for themselves. Danny Vu and his crew were so professional, and so courteous. His foreman, Jose, did an amazing job with his team. Everyone showed up on time, worked hard throughout the day, and finished our project in record time. Not one thing was damaged, and our finished front yard exceeded our expectations. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Thank you, Danny!

    Backyard at night
    Taylor H.

    I spoke with about 5 companies before selecting Smart Landscape to do my backyard. They are extremely in demand, so it took a few months for them to be available. It was definitely worth the wait. From start to finish the manager Q and the workers Jesus and Christian were extremely hard working. They showed up every day at 8 am and got the job done as fast as possible. In addition, they listened to my concerns and made changes late in the process that I requested. I can be a bit of a perfectionist and they didn't get annoyed by all my minor suggestions. I have worked with a lot of contractors in the past and this was my best experience I have ever had. In addition the finished product came out great. I get a ton of compliments from friends, family and neighbors.

    Before

    Danny, Q and their crew did an amazing job working with us throughout the design to completion process to create a very beautiful and usable front and back yard. They were very responsive and reasonable with any issues that came up here and there (nothing big) and resolved them to our complete satisfaction. They are not the cheapest landscaping company but we believe the pricing to be fair given the quality work. We now love spending as much time in our backyard as possible. Really feels like a resort when the lights are on at night. Thank you Smart Landscape San Diego!

    Covered patio

    We are absolutely thrilled with the job the Smart Landscape team did for us! Our whole backyard was completely transformed, and we have been enjoying it everyday since they finished the project. We have been remodeling our house since we moved in two years ago and were saving the backyard as the last big project. The work Smart did really made everything finally come together! We've been getting tons of compliments and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Our project included three different custom shade structures (a covered patio with T&G and metal roof, a wood pergola and a metal framed shade sail structure - we face west and get a lot of sun year round), turf, decomposed granite, a hog wire fence, pavers, electrical, landscape lighting, drainage and planting areas. We've worked with 5 or 6 different contractors over the past couple years during our remodel and Smart's attention to detail and craftsmanship throughout the project was impressive. Communication with our project manager, Q, foreman, Daniel, and landscape designer, Ryan, was excellent. They worked with us every step of the way to make sure any changes or issues were discussed, our expectations were met, and we stayed on budget. The team was also flexible and collaborated well with an outside masonry wall and concrete contractor that we ended up using for part of our project (more as a favor to the neighbor who we were splitting the wall cost with than anything else). We thought that might cause an issue with Smart, but Danny, Q and the team were very understanding of the situation. The other contractor wanted to do our patio and walkways and Smart even came out a number of times to verify the shade structure footing placements with him, just to make sure everything was ready and in the right spot for when they started building. Overall, we couldn't be happier with the job Smart did!

    New Front Driveway, retaining wall, fence, and landscaping

    Danny has assembled a great team. Q was our project manager, and he was very responsive to our questions and needs. Horacio managed the team on-site and exercised a lot of patience with us on a day-to-day basis. It's amazing the breadth of skill the team has. Once our project started, the team was there everyday, as long as weather allowed. Time to finish the job was well estimated, and the price-to-value of the bid was well worth it.

    Before
    Robert F.

    Danny and his crew transformed our back yard from dirt and weeds to a beautiful landscape of assorted cactus and other drought resistant plants with pathways and lighting. He worked with our landscape designer, Morganne to coordinate all aspects of the job including the installation of a deck and stairs. Danny and his crew are great to work with and we found them very honest, sincere, and professional. We were kept up to date with all aspects of the job from design to finish and all of our questions or concerns were promptly addressed to our complete satisfaction. We highly recommend Smart Landscaping and would not hesitate to hire them again for our landscaping needs.

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    Skyline Sunrooms and Patio Covers

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    From the initial call to the installation, I was blown away by how fantastic this company is…read more Honest, professional, and the quality of work is top notch. I reached out to them about doing an Alumawood patio cover for my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the final product. Eric, the design lead on my project, was extremely knowledgeable and responsive throughout the process. He walked me through everything to make sure his design aligned with my vision. It's clear he takes a lot of pride in his work. I was so impressed by his professionalism and his attention to detail. I was really concerned with how this patio cover was going to tie in to my existing roof (which was not easy), and Darrin, the construction manager, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He even came by to speak with my roofer, to make sure that everything was going to be seamless and built to last. He really cared about making sure I was happy with what they were building. I'm extremely grateful for his partnership on this project. What a fantastic human and the utmost professional. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this company. They have great people, they do outstanding work, and they truly care about making their customers happy. Also shout out to Joe the manager, who worked with me on price to get this patio cover completed within my budget.

    I highly recommend not only adding a sunroom to your home but using Skyline Sunrooms and Patio…read moreCovers. It is the favorite room in my home! My sunroom was actually installed in 2003 by a different homeowner. I have lived here seven years and have called Skyline often with questions about things like paint or hanging things from the walls or questions about elecrical, etc., and they were amazingly accommodating despite the fact I was not the original owner. Fast forward 23 years later post-2003 (which is great longevity), and I had the roof/ceiling replaced, and the staff jumped all over helping me make decisions on ceiling style and lighting and doing all they can to make the process easy and within budget. Scott in particular. Great service and product.

    Vinyl Pro Fence

    Vinyl Pro Fence

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    Sorrento Valley

    After navigating through several fence contractors, it was refreshing to find Vinyl Pro…read more I submitted a quote request online and within an hour Johnny had contacted me for an estimate appointment. This was on a Saturday afternoon, so I was impressed with his punctuality, a rarity these days across the board. We set a date/time and again, he was right here, on time, with a proactive text alert on his ETA. A few days later, I received a competitive quote/bid. Both my neighbor and I agreed Vinyl Pro was the preferred choice for our "good neighbor" fence project. The existing wood fence had been virtually destroyed by termites. A couple weeks later, before the Holidays, foreman Tony visited for a final field/project inspection and to procure a deposit (approximately 50%). Again, Tony was on time per agreement and sent an ETA text ... yes, punctuality and communication are important to me, so this was very comforting. Installation was promised on January 5th, 2026 and again, I was sent a text from the installation crew Joe and Cruz that they were on the way that morning. By the time I had returned home that morning, the old fence was gone and the new vinyl fence was already half installed. These men work efficiently and clearly take pride in their craft. Most of the installation was completed the first day (about 70-80' of vinyl with a gate on my side, fence on neighbors at the perpendicular). They informed me they'd return the following day and no surprise, they were here pretty early and had the job completed by early afternoon, with a text message and pictures to alert me the installation was completed. Very satisfied customer(s) here and I highly recommend Vinyl Pro. The vinyl fence looks fabulous and kudos to Johnny and his crew.

    I have hired this company several times to replace all the fencing around my house. They did such…read morea phenomenal job and it's super easy to maintain. Literally rinsing it off with the garden hose every few months makes it look brand new! Durable, solid, and sharp looking. Professional reps and installers (Carlos, Jorge and Cruz) really made the experience better. Jorge really made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it to look and made suggestions to make the project look even better. The price paid is worth the quality and durability. 5-star service and 5-star quality material.

    Fraser Decks and Patio Covers - This is a Timbertech Azek Vintage deck with a custom glass railing along with top deck puck lights and stair risers lights.

    Fraser Decks and Patio Covers

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    Dave (owner) came over for a consultation on deck repair. He was forthcoming and personable, told…read moreme the deck was fine just needed replacing the top rails. While here I mentioned we've always wanted a solid roof on our patio cover, which runs the entire width of our south-facing backyard. We decided to go with his recommendation of translucent polycarbonate panels. His crew replaced all damaged wood, added reinforced bracing and painted the entire structure. Couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommended!

    I originally called Fraser Decks to see if they could fix an old, dilapidated gazebo in my…read morebackyard. I spoke to the owner, Dave, on the phone and sent him some pics of my gazebo issue. The price he quoted me on the phone was too high for my budget, but he admitted he wouldn't pay that much to fix the gazebo either. He then flipped the script and gave me the name and number of the handyman that HE uses when he needs one. His honesty and straight forwardness earns him a 5 star rating and future consideration for any decks or patios I might decide to build. And you may ask, who was this magic handyman that I ended up using? Well, Smokin' Joe doesn't advertise, and you won't find him on Yelp (I promised I wouldn't start a Yelp page for him), his work comes from personal recommendations from his clients, and he's got enough to keep him busy till retirement. So, thanks Dave, your friend Joe is the real deal, just like you.

    Austria Patio Covers - 4k / insulated cover / heaters

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    City Heights

    When installing the patio, they had to run electrical underground. I warned them that there were…read moreother wires in the ground where they were digging, and they didn't pay attention, breaking one of the existing underground wires. They claimed they only nicked it, and it was fine but nine months later the power to my back shed failed and it cost me $4000 to run new wires. They were also very late showing up for the installation job and it took twice as long as they said it would

    Response to owner's reply: To clarify for future readers,…read morewe were given multiple different explanations throughout this process regarding the materials. At one point, we were told the materials were being held at a warehouse due to financial issues unrelated to our project. Additionally, in the signed refund agreement, we were explicitly told we would receive a refund regardless of whether the manufacturer provided a refund to the company. Even after formal remedies were initiated, there were still opportunities to resolve this matter directly. Full materials were ever delivered to our home, and the patio cover was never completed. Our review reflects our direct experience based on those facts. Original Review: Working with this company was the most stressful experience we've had with a home project. We paid a significant upfront amount for materials and the initial demo and cement work for a patio in July 2025. The demo and cement were completed, but the materials we paid for were never delivered and the patio was left unfinished. After taking our payment for materials, the owner failed to provide them. Despite repeated attempts to get updates and resolve the issue, communication became inconsistent. He offered a refund, but that was never delivered either. We were ultimately forced to pursue formal remedies to try to recover our money and are still dealing with this as of March 2026. Avoid this company. It is not worth the stress, time, or financial risk.

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