5 stars all the way! We've used Hansen on two projects now, and it certainly won't be our last…read more They do top tier work, and also make it easy on you. Our recent project was a complete overhaul of our front and side yard, and we really didn't know what we wanted since we were working with a blank slate (tearing out old Juniper). We met with Louis for the initial consultation and really just shared ideas of what we had in mind (some boulders, plants/trees, lighting, new stairs, etc.). He, Jack, and the team really brought it to life by designing it from scratch (using ideas and preferences we shared) and then working with us throughout the project to make sure everything was installed to our preference. We made a few tweaks along the way (swapping out tree preferences, picking stone colors, etc.), but they easily accommodated and also helped guide us when we weren't quite sure what we wanted. They're also punctual/show up on time, clean up after themselves, communicate daily, and even finished the project early! We anticipated a 4-5 week project but they busted it out in the month of February and even had a few days rained out. We have zero complaints and can't wait to bring the team back for future projects. I highly recommend Hansen Landscape to anyone looking to do a big (or small) landscape project.

Not super thrilled about how this went. The initial meeting…read moreand complimentary consult at their facility was nice. Steve seems friendly and nice enough. No complaints there. Was given a wide ballpark number shortly after ($8000 wide window mind you. That's a huge swing for a peasant non tech bro like me). When inquiring about the design fee and wanting to better understand the breakdown of the cost for budgeting purposes ($8000 wide window as mentioned above), we pretty much got a "yeah, we're not interested go find someone else." Ok, so apparently it's not great to want to understand. Really wanted this to work, however I cannot say I'd recommend unless you're prepared to just sign over a blank check.

We worked with Vanessa Grimaldo on a renovation of our backyard in Berkeley. Vanessa and Black…read moreDiamond Paver Stones transformed our dilapidated, overgrown backyard by installing paver stones, synthetic grass, a proper drainage system, and a rebuilt staircase. The finished backyard looks excellent and the quality of the construction appears high. Vanessa specifically provided excellent, white-glove service throughout the entirety of the project and was super responsive to all of our communication. We did have a number of issues arise with the crew (mainly excessive dust seeping into our house and trash being left behind on the neighbor's property line), as well as the accounting department (an accidental attempt at overcharging us), but Vanessa always did an excellent job of troubleshooting these issues and helping to guide everybody towards a resolution. She also worked diligently on our backyard design and expertly guided us through several iterations and unexpected construction issues. I highly recommend working with Vanessa and Black Diamond Pavers.

We had an outstanding experience working with Nick Miller and the Black Diamond crew…read more They competitively bid a well designed curved driveway, with a stairway going down one side of the yard, and a pathway across the front of the house. Great design and installation of tasteful spotlights, mushroom lights, and some custom lights in the paver patterns. The Black Diamond team workers were fast, clean, organized, courteous, and their craftsmanship was excellent and the finished front of the house was a very custom and professional job. They were also flexible, which is probably most important. It now has a very modern, Tuscan look. What a transformation from cracked concrete! The neighbor dropped by, was amazed, and said: sign me up too! Definitely would recommend. It turned out better than we had imagined.

I got an appointment to come out to view my site, confirmed the appointment, and then the morning…read moreof the appointment, I received a message that they couldn't come out because: "I am going to respectfully decline looking at the project only due to location. I don't like having my crew working that part of Oakland. Sorry for the inconvenience and good luck with the project." The site is on Havenscourt, by the Coliseum. I didn't appreciate the message, as well as the lateness of the notice. I suppose it's better than a no show. If their criteria was to not work certain areas and neighborhoods, an appointment never should have been made.

Ryan Symons did our back yard construction a couple years ago in San Francisco, and the result was…read morebeautiful. He did the concrete construction, the fencing, the pavers, the fire pit, and the plan installation. Solid guy, and great to work with. I would definitely recommend.

I contacted them for a quote to resurface our deck. I was contacted by their landscape designer who…read moresaid that I needed to pay thousands of dollars to him for a plan to be drawn for the deck. I was confused because it's preexisting and I don't want to change it. He then told me that this was required by the city and I would need a permit! I was astounded because that's a lie! It's not my first deck project so I knew repairs and maintenance do not require a permit. I also received several other quotes from licensed and bonded contractors and no one thought I needed a permit.

We couldn't be more grateful for Octavio and his team. Our backyard has a notoriously difficult…read moreslope that many other contractors refused to touch. Octavio was the only one who figured out the logistics of getting a Bobcat on-site and offered a clear path forward. While we worked with a separate landscape designer, Octavio's on-the-ground expertise actually improved the final result. He suggested practical modifications to the original terrace and retaining wall plans that better suited our terrain, which saved us significant costs. Beyond the major earth-moving, he handled: - Full Front Yard Renovation: High-quality work at a very fair price. - ADU Infrastructure: Trenching and installation for electric, water, and sewer lines. - Finishing Touches: Expert irrigation, lighting, and planting. What truly sets him apart is his character. When raccoons tore up our new sod, Octavio offered to repair it under warranty, even though it wasn't his fault. If you have a 'impossible' yard or just want someone honest and highly skilled, Octavio is your guy.

I try to be a reasonable person and I, in my opinion gave BAYSL more than enough 2nd, 3rd and even…read more4th chances. Despite their claim of being the "#1 concrete driveway contractor in the SF Bay Area," and assurances of quality and timeliness, my experience with BAYSL was overwhelmingly negative. If you value a correctly done or on-time project, I strongly advise looking elsewhere. Communication has been a HUGE issue. Repeated calls, texts, emails, and follow-up attempts were consistently ignored. Furthermore, BAYSL failed to honor their written "1-year workmanship warranty" when problems arose, choosing instead to abandon the project and cease contact. The project involved a steep driveway requiring traction lines, which BAYSL assured me they could handle. Despite extensive discussions and detailed visual aids provided to ensure alignment, the execution was deeply flawed from the beginning. The initial wooden form was uneven and wavy, requiring my intervention to correct. The first concrete pour was equally problematic. On a day exceeding 90 degrees, the team appeared unprepared and struggled to implement the agreed-upon traction lines, resulting in a visibly messy driveway. Ultimately, they agreed to cut out and redo the entire driveway. Trusting their expertise, I allowed them a second attempt in October 2023. I was assured they had prepared and tested the necessary tools for the traction lines. However, on the day of the replacement pour, their new tool appeared unused, and my concerns were dismissed. Predictably, the second attempt to create traction lines also failed, resulting in a rough finish. While a discount was provided to placate me on now owning an ugly driveway, the issues did not end there. Within 6-8 months, cracks appeared in the concrete, and the overlays used for curb cleanup began to break. I reported these issues in June 2024. After a week's delay, they promised to follow up, but it took another two weeks and a follow-up email to receive a response. Eventually, AJ and Danny inspected the damage and agreed to address it. However, this was followed by another period of silence. After multiple follow-up emails in July and August, AJ finally outlined a plan of action in mid-August and promised a date for repairs. Despite my prompt response, there was no further communication. Subsequent follow-up emails in September and October were largely ignored, with a brief reply in late September stating repairs would occur "in the coming month." A request for a phone call was also ignored. By late 2024 and early 2025, their Yelp and Google listings indicated temporary closure, and their company email address bounced. I assumed the situation was a lost cause. However, noticing their Yelp page reactivated recently, I decided to try again. Unsurprisingly, there was no response to my outreach. As a last resort, a friend contacted them for a landscaping inquiry, and Dennis responded, expressing interest in new work. This provided me with a working alternative email address, which I used to contact Dennis and AJ again about the outstanding repairs. Dennis responded that they "never got any of the emails" and were "waiting for better weather conditions" - despite months of inaction across various weather conditions. He also stated he was no longer involved in day-to-day operations and directed me to Danny. I texted Danny, who said AJ would contact me. I have yet to hear from AJ, and Danny no longer responds to my texts. In summary, BAYSL demonstrated a pattern of poor communication, unprofessional execution, failure to honor their warranty, and ultimately, abandonment of the project. Their initial claims of being a top contractor in the Bay Area are in stark contrast to the reality of my experience.

Fast on time very responsible finishing project amazing. I…read morewould recommend this company for future projects landscape.

We recently finished a full front yard renovation with Jefferson Landscaping, and we couldn't be…read morehappier! They handled everything: lawn removal, bender board installation, and fresh gravel/wood chips. They even added a charming fence that perfectly defines the space. The standout feature is definitely the new flagstone pathway leading from the sidewalk and driveway--it is absolutely gorgeous. We've already had numerous neighbors stop by to compliment the work; I honestly think we have the best-looking yard on the block now! Jeff has an incredible eye for design and offered brilliant ideas for the layout, boulders, and decorative accents. He was super responsive to all our questions, and even when we made a few mid-project changes, he didn't charge us extra, which we truly appreciated. I highly recommend Jefferson Landscaping and will definitely be hiring them again for our backyard!

I had first talked to Jefferson 12 years ago for my backyard. He then had done a design for…read morebackyard. We got the backyard done with someone else due to lower price ( Not by much but we did not know any better. ) we love the design but the decision to not go with Jefferson was something I regretted so when it came time to redo Frontyard the only person I consoled was Jefferson. He came up with great design within budget. Him and and his crew were professional and stated work quickly and finished in very reasonable time. He communicated every day to where they were and what they have planned for the day and week. My family and I are very happy with results and would recommend him for your next landscape project.

Richard and Daniel built our wonderful pond and waterfall for our backyard and we could not be…read morehappier with the result. Both have a ton of experience designing and building ponds and this directly translates to the excellent design and implementation they put into their work. Originally I had wanted to build the pond and waterfall myself and perhaps have them consult on the project, but in the end I am so happy I left it to their capable hands as I would never been able to produce the workmanship and design they came up with. They blew away my expectations and its such a joy to enjoy the wonderful addition they made to our backyard. Since the installation they have been back to check up on the pond and make sure things are running smoothly and they are quick to respond to any issues that arise. For example, a few months into the pond I was cleaning the filter and I had misplaced the seal and I called Richard in a panic that the pump was not working and was sucking air. He gave me a list of issues that it could be and suggested ways to diagnose the problem. This was the first issue I had had with the pond since they had left and I was so relieved that they answered my call on the weekend and helped me resolve the issue. I would have no reservations recommending their services.

The pond that Masuko Landscaping did for me was featured in the San Francisco Bay Area Koi Club's…read moreEast Bay Pond Tour. Pond features - 3200 gallons, fourteen 27+" koi, 7 waterfalls, a taro forrest, stained glass, bonsai tree and a glowing red sunset over the San Francisco skyline. The pond was well designed, implemented quickly - but completely, and aesthetically and biologically conducive to healthy koi. In addition to building the pond, Masuko built an extended deck and benches, added a water catchment system that stores 1000 gallons of rainwater, and did extensive terracing of my back yard that now is home to 50 species of plants, herbs and fruit trees. If you want ecologically friendly landscaping, a pond, or pond services, Daniel and Richard Masuko are recommended without reservation.

Booked Lozano's Landscape to do some work on our front yard and to fix our sprinkler system. They…read moredid a wonderful job and were very knowledgeable and thoroug. We will definitely use their services again in the future.

We contacted Luis at the end of June and he came the very next day and provided us with a quote. We…read moresent over pictures of plants we wanted as well as the material we wanted to use. Our yard was a MESS and in desperate need of an overhaul. We had ivy and a tree stump that needed to go. We wanted to go with a more drought resistant yard and Luis delivered! Luis let us know he could complete the work by the end of July. Not only did he come sooner than promised, he completed the job in one day, and in under four hours. In addition to the amazing communication, SUPER efficient work he did more than he quoted us for - he removed the tree stump. I cannot say enough good things about Luis and his team. We will be using him on other projects that we have for sure. If you want a hassle free, amazing experience, call Luis and his team!