Javier can not be recommended higher. He came to evaluate a small lawn repair job at my house,…read morespent about an hour analyzing the situation and presenting me with options. When I decided to hold off on doing a larger job, he told me exactly how to do things myself, DIY-style, without charging me a penny. He is a knowledgeable professional but also a great human being who cares about the community and isn't just in it for profit. If you want an honest partner who truly has your interests in mind, go with Javier.

Finding a good landscaper in Santa Barbara proved quite challenging, half of them were ridiculously…read moreexpensive and the other half so flaky it appeared they didn't want the work. Javier and his crew were quite the contrast. Javier was up front about the work and pricing, his crew were efficient, hard working, and very easy to work with. They took the redesign of our back yard from concept to reality with grace and professionalism. Javier was open and transparent with us at every step of the project, and his crew finished ahead of schedule and under budget. We could not be happier with the results, and would hire Del Monte Landscaping without reservation in the future. Highly recommended.

I met David by chance in late 2016 and hired him to help us map out a complete remodel of our…read morehistoric home that needed a complete overhaul. David was really patient with us as we didn't have the biggest budget and helped us with not only a well laid out floor plan for our changing needs (it was very funky before) but also helped with our project management which I found incredibly helpful. Most important, we didn't have to hire a separate designer. He suggested very thoughtful period centric elements to build in and materials, tiles, and color schemes to ensure our home had the right feel. He introduced me to some really beautiful and unique materials I'd have never found. In the end we finished everything (including the landscaping) in 2019 before the pandemic to enjoy full time home living. My last comment is that David also works fairly quickly. Our street is older had many architects remodeling our neighbors and it seemed we had the fastest process with getting our plans completed. Highly recommend David.

Attempting any new project whether a home remodel or commercial build-out is overwhelming for…read moreanyone but hiring the right architect with experience and approach can make all the difference. That's why I hired David Watkins Design, to help guide me through the process. David has a proven track record that you can see in his well organized attention to detail, while making sure he communicates through every step of the way. His good relations and many years of working with The City of Santa Barbara has made what could be a frustrating and overwhelming task for the average person, a breeze. David always makes himself available to discuss and update me on my project. I would recommend David Watkins Design to anyone who wants to get the job done right, while having a personalized experience throughout the process.

Outstanding job by Ashley and her team. They were on time, professional and fairly priced. I will…read morerefer her over and over.

We hired Ashley Farrell to help us take the first step towards wildfire hardening our home. This…read moreinvolved a lot of projects, including tearing down and building a new fence, removing old growth, redoing all the planters around our house and a installing a new patio. Their service was excellent all around. Their workers showed up on time, worked hard all day and were very professional. Their staff was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. Their site-supervisor made sure everything was done right and was on-site at least once every day. And Ashley was just obviously someone we could trust to make sure everything met or exceeded our expectations. I paid a bit more for their service than the other quotes I got, but for the results we got, it was worth every bit of the price.

I wanted to replace some lawn with pet friendly artificial turf and they were able to provide a…read morequote and perform the job within several weeks on a quick timeline. It turned out great and looks great and very natural.

We utilized EcoLawn SB's services to install artificial grass in our backyard in addition to…read moreredoing the flower beds (adding gravel and lining areas with cobblestone) and we couldn't be more happy with the result. We spoke with a few companies and ultimately went with Nick and team as he had a clear vision from the start and we felt confident that we were in the best hands. He was very accessible and communicative throughout the process. The work was done in one day and Nick followed up immediately to make sure we were happy with the work. We highly recommend Ecolawn SB for any landscaping projects you have!

They do an excellent job with maintaining our yard. Always in time and clean up yard waste. Highly…read morerecommend.

Breathtaking took my property to a new level. They installed a gorgeous pebble stone driveway and…read moreremade a beautiful stone wall in the from of my house...Riccardo consulted with me about what to plant and it turned out beautifully and his workers are courteous and hard working. The complaint that was made about the truck and hedges next door is an ongoing issue with every landscaper that has ever come to work on my property and I suggest it not be taken seriously. I highly recommend this company. They do beautiful work.

They do decent work, but the work guys are loudly yelling to each other across yards and over leaf…read moreblower noise on the job and my neighbors don't like it on the days they come, I get an earful, both from the workmen and from my neighbors complaining about them! The guys doing the work need to lower their voice volume and not yell across the street to the truck, so loudly to each other , and should limit how long they are leaf blowing, obe giy just endlessly blasts the noisy leaf blower with no leaves blowing. These guys are just too loud. I can't recommend them for this reason. Owner is nice, and prices are fair.

Avelino and his team are THE BEST! They are so professional, efficient, and easy to work with…read more They are by far the best contractor to work with here in Santa Barbara. I highly recommend!!!

To add to my previous review, Grace designs restored our entire garden . It was destroyed by the…read moredebris flow; every single plant except the trees. It was all about working with our insurance company. She did an excellent job with our insurance company, as well as working with all the other contractors who were involved. Within 8 months our garden looked like nothing had happened. She is a dream to work with, and exceeded our expectations!

Sent her an email about a complete house design and pool project and never even got a response. I…read morechecked with my architect and said he didn't have a favorable experience with her on another project. I really like her designs but if you can't get it in the ground it does not matter.

As a Certified Arborist and tree care service owner, I have collaborated/worked on numerous…read morelandscapes designed by Arcadia Studios. Professionalism, skill and experience always impressive. If you are a commercial property, historic site, estate looking for attention to detail, exceptional design...and ability to navigate the permit process, Arcadia Studio should be on your short-list of potential landscape designers. Karen Christman @ Arbor Services, Inc.

Worst customer service experience ever. Staff was rude and unwilling to help. Go anywhere else but…read morehere!

I had a small job; instead of ignoring my request for a quote, I was contacted and asked to…read moreelaborate on the work that needed to be done. I was assisted by one of their specialists, Chris, who responded quickly. Unfortunately, I had a few constraints that my insurer used against me, but they worked with me despite the difficulty. A fair price was established, and they accommodated my family's schedule. They did show up on time and did excellent work. I would definitely recommend them for their professionalism, customer service, and top-notch craftsmanship. CONS: Pricing isn't cheap but fair. PROS: Their level of customer service and quality can't be beat. All five stars!

Suberb, clear, lightening fast commuications. My kind of company_your kind of business. Excellence…read morefront the start. Suberb, clear, lightening fast commuications. My kind of company, and my standards are high; probably your kind of business, too. Excellence from beginning to start. FIVE stars! Very nice kind workers.