5 stars -- Hire Alex. Seriously…read more
My husband and I bought a new construction home in Corona, and it came with a bare yard. We needed everything: front yard, backyard, side yards, drainage, all of it. We got quotes from other landscapers, then we met Alex, and it wasn't close.
From the very first meeting, Alex listened. He asked how we wanted to use the space, walked the yard with us, and really understood what we were looking for. Then he came back with thoughtful suggestions we never would have thought of ourselves, like where to put the lighting, how to lay out the kitchen, and which plants would hold up best. He helped us plan the whole thing out, and the final design was better than anything we'd pictured.
Here's what Alex and his crew did for us, and every part of it came out beautifully:
-Front yard: artificial grass, drought-tolerant plants and clean mulch beds, all laid out perfectly. The spotlights make our house look stunning at night, and our curb appeal is completely different now.
-Backyard: pavers across the whole yard, every one level and perfectly set. There's a curved patch of artificial grass that looks like real lawn, and custom wood planter boxes that are beautifully built, with uplighting on the plants. The string lights on posts run across the entire yard, so at night it feels like we're at a resort.
-Outdoor kitchen: a full built-in kitchen with a grill, side burner and sink, all under a covered gazebo. The finish work is flawless, and it's now the centerpiece of our backyard.
-Side yards: clean, smooth concrete along both sides of the house, with path lighting and a trellis for climbing plants. They look as finished as the rest of the yard.
-Drainage and pipes: he redid all of it. Nobody sees this work, but everyone pays for it later if it's done wrong. Alex did it right, and everything drains perfectly.
-Jacuzzi: he hooked up everything so it was ready to go, with no issues.
When we started, it was nothing but dirt. Now we cook outside, the lights come on at night, and we're out there all the time. Everyone who visits asks us who did our yard.
Alex is a perfectionist, in the best way. He doesn't stop until it's right. Not "good enough," but right. The lines are clean, the pavers are level, and every light is placed with purpose. You can see the care in every detail, and you can tell he's proud of his work.
His crew is just as good. They're hardworking, respectful and professional. They showed up on time, worked hard all day, and kept the site clean. You can tell Alex has a solid team that takes the same pride in the work that he does.
Alex is also great to deal with. He's responsive and communicative, and he picks up when you call. Whenever we had a question or wanted to change something, he handled it quickly and without any attitude. On a project this big, that made the whole thing stress-free for us.
And the price? Alex was much cheaper than the other landscapers we talked to, and his work was far better. He also threw in a lot of extras at no charge and backs his work with solid guarantees. It's rare to get great work, a fair price, and someone who stands behind the job all at once. Alex delivers all three.
The work is impeccable, and our yard looks amazing. If you're on the fence, don't be. Call Alex at AV Landscaping. You won't regret it.