I decided to repave my drive, which, like most driveways in Lake San Marcos, had become cracked due…read moreto the expansion of the underlying clay soil. The original driveway was 3" thick, poured directly on clay soil with no road base. I received 3 bids from paving contractors for paving 800 sq feet of driveway and adjacent sidewalk. The first two bids were both 28K+, and the third and winning bid of 14.5K was from Pacific Coast Hardscapes. I was not necessarily interested in only price, but also wanted a quality installation that would not develop problems down the road from cutting corners. With Pacific Coast Hardscapes, I dealt directly with Matt Orne, one of the owners, who had 20+ years of experience in hardscaping and was also a local Lake San Marcos resident. He impressed me with his knowledge and experience across many jobs in the LSM area, and his desire to deliver a quality installation. I prefer dealing directly with an owner, rather than a salesman who usually has less detailed knowledge of installation techniques. I was surprised to hear the job could be completed in only 3 days! The pavers selected were Angelus Pavers, Courtyard Combo Dark Grey - Copper - Charcoal mixture. Edging was Charcoal. Angelus is a local San Diego company that manufactures paving stones and is known for their consistent color and finish. Also, being local, they offered lower pricing on paving stones than their competitors, who had additional shipping costs from other manufacturing locations and sold through hardscape distributors. On Day 1, all concrete was demoed, and the clay soil beneath the driveway was removed. It was surprising how wet and sticky the clay soil was beneath the driveway. I decided to go with a somewhat thicker-than-normal road base of 6" because of the condition of the underlying soil. On Day 2, a geotextile separation fabric was placed between the clay soil and the road base. This prevents the road base from becoming thinned by mixing with the underlying soil. The next 6" of road base was spread and screeded to a finished height of 3" below final grade, to allow for a setting base of sand and the thickness of the pavers. On Day 3, all pavers were laid. The edging of the driveway was almost 50' long from the garage door to the street, and had a 9" thick cement footing reinforced with 2 layers of #4 rebar. If the footing ever cracked due to expansive clay soil, the rebar would hold the edging in alignment and prevent disruption to the top pavers. The pavers were sanded with polymeric sand, which is misted to harden the polymers and lock the pavers together. There were 4 workers on site each of the 3 days of installation, in addition to the owner. All had been with Pacific Coast Hardscapes for several years, were highly skilled in all phases of the paver installation, and worked as a very efficient team, requiring no direction. They worked 12 hours each day, and on the first day, worked until 7:45 pm in the dark to complete all excavation of dirt so the site would be ready for road fill the following day. I appreciated their skill and the meticulous attention to detail they paid to their work. There were many extras included in this job that did not result in additional charges: 6" road base, rather than the more typical 4", re-routing of some irrigation lines to accommodate the fact that the original driveway was widened by an additional 2 feet, and pouring extra deep footings 9" concrete footings on the driveway edges. The only remaining task is to have the driveway sealed, which will be done in a few days once it dries completely. I was very happy with the end result and feel the upgraded driveway added significant value to my home. For those considering hardscape projects for their home, Pacific Coast Hardscapes has my highest recommendation.

We hired Pacific Coast Hardscapes to demo our old patio cover and install a new one. The work was…read moredone very quickly and the quality of both the clean-up and the final result definitely met our high expectations! Kyle and Robert were awesome to work with and their crew really seemed to know what they were doing! It's not always easy to find a good contractor, but you can't go wrong hiring these guys. I'd work with them again, anytime!

Anthony and Top Tier Tile did an amazing job on our bathroom renovation. His pricing was…read morecompetitive, and the quality of his team's work is fantastic. Anthony communicated constantly, he and his team was on time every day and they finished within the quoted amount of time. He was flexible and so easy to work with. Will be calling him again for our second bathroom renovation!

Anthony and his team renovated two of our bathrooms. Anthony was an excellent communicator and his…read moreteam did beautiful tile work. I will be calling Anthony and his team back to do a third bathroom renovation and kitchen renovation when we are ready.

I had the pleasure of working with Travis and his assistant Lissie at Floor Coverings International…read more(Carlsbad | Oceanside | San Marcos | Vista), and I can't say enough about how generous and helpful they were throughout the process. I'm an interior designer based in the Bay Area, helping my elderly parents in San Diego select new carpeting remotely, which added a layer of complexity to everything. From the very beginning, Travis and Lissie were incredibly responsive, patient, and willing to go above and beyond. They took the time to source and send multiple rounds of samples, talk through options with me, and really try to help us land on the right direction, despite not knowing me or whether the project would ultimately move forward with them. What stood out most was their professionalism and kindness. They treated the project with care and attention, even though it required extra coordination and didn't follow a typical, straightforward path. In the end, we needed someone local who could be on-site with my parents to guide the final selection in person, which wasn't a service they were positioned to provide given the distance. That said, the samples we were most drawn to aesthetically were ones Travis had sent, which speaks to how well he understood the brief. If you're in their service area and looking for a knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely helpful team, I would absolutely recommend Travis and Lissie. They are the kind of people you want to work with.

If you want the red carpet service, Travis is your guy. I was impressed with the detailed quote…read moreprocess, and the knowledge that came with the quote made me feel confident they would do an install that was perfect. The other installers did not discuss the same level of detail. Since I chose tile, Travis has a subcontractor who does the install, and they were amazing. The foreman was on site the first couple of days and again during the week and the last day. Travis came by multiple times during the install. Everyone was on time, answered the phone and communication was great. I made a few last minute changes and they all worked with me through each step. The process can be really stressful for a home owner but I am so happy with the result. This will not be the cheapest quote you will get; they are more expensive than other places, but I have heard too many bad experiences and unnecessary delays from other installers. This went so smoothly and I never felt nervous about the project.

I could not be happier with the results of my backyard. Hector was very communicative and gave me…read moreideas that improved what I was originally thinking. The crew worked fast and efficient and the outcome was fabulous. The prices are VERY reasonable and allowed me to actually get the work done. I will absolutely work with JH Landscaping again. I highly recommend calling Hector.

Very happy with the transformation to artificial grass. Hector Magallanes helped me select the…read moreproduct that would work best for my yard. The crew was extremely efficient completing both the front and backyard in 2 days. Highly recommend

We couldn't be happier with the artificial turf installation in our front yard by Edgar and…read moreGreenview San Diego Hardscape Edgar is professional, knowledgable, and attentive throughout the process, helping us choose the perfect solution for our home. The transformation was incredible-our yard now looks lush, green and perfectly manicured every day without the hassle of mowing or watering. The quality of the turf and craftsmanship exceeded our expectations and looks completely natural!

Edgar came out to my home to provide a quote in September. He was referred to me by another…read morecontractor. I never intended on doing a turf project in 2025 so I hadn't researched much if at all. Edgar provided his licensing card upfront (proudly as I recall). He brought turf samples that he typically installs; customer favorites if you like. He was enthusiastic the first time I met him and wanted to make a good impression and assure me I would be happy with the outcome. He measured exactly and his quote was fair. We agreed on price, schedule etc and he did an excellent job. In fact so much so I hired him for a second project a few months later. The second install had a few initial hiccups. It made me realize how seamless the first project had actually went. He stood by his word and his brand, addressed my concerns swiftly and did an amazing final job. I highly recommend his company and workmanship. I've added some photos for reference. This work was completed to my expectation and the neighbors walking by give plenty of compliments.

Best experience ever. We had our home floor retiled including a stepdown which required the tile…read moreto be hand rounded. The results were perfect. But beyond the great craftsmanship every worker was on time, stayed late, was courteous, and cleaned up after themselves. They also replaced our toilets and when rotten wood was found underneath one they literally had a worker at my house at 8am the next day who worked all day to fix the entire rotten area and retile. They are now my go to company. Highly recommend.

Updated to show better photos after we remodeled. Looks even more beautiful, the details and…read morecraftsmanship are excellent!

Had high hopes; unfortunately, he did not repair the drainage system that was not working. When we…read morehired another company to fix it, we found they used duct tape instead of an end cap. He did not return our calls and just ghosted us. I gave him one star because they did show up on a holiday. Robert is very money-centered and charged a lot of extra fees. Glad we did not use them for a larger project.

Roberto Left my project unfinished. The things that were finished have already started to fall…read moreapart and it's been less than 6 months since those things were completed. They are messy, we still find screws and nails to this day buried in the rocks and near the the dirt where our trex deck was built. Robert has done nothing but make excuses the last 4 months on why he hasn't been able to finish the project, yet I see him starting new projects on instagram? This is what I get for deciding to hire a 24 year old business owner. Very Unstable young entrepreneur who doesn't know how to run a business

I had a fantastic experience working with Victor from VIP Contractors. From start to finish, his…read moreprofessionalism and attention to detail really stood out. The quality of his work is excellent - everything was completed to a high standard, and you can tell he takes pride in what he does. Communication was smooth and consistent throughout the entire project. Victor kept me informed at every step, answered questions promptly, and made sure expectations were always clear. That level of transparency made the whole process stress-free. He and his team were also incredibly reliable and punctual. They showed up on time every day and stayed on schedule, which I really appreciated. It's not always easy to find contractors who respect timelines, but Victor and his crew delivered exactly as promised. Overall, I would highly recommend Victor and VIP Contractors to anyone looking for high-quality work, great communication, and a dependable team. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.

Victor Pilar and crew of VIP General Contractors, Inc. just completed a second very different job…read morefor us. This time is was an amazing renovation of our kitchen. The bid was well below our expected price. They were done in ONE MONTH, staying right on the job. His workers are a pleasure to have on our property. Victor's reaction to the inevitable questions, challenges, decisions along the construction process was always , "No problem." The advice he gave us along the way was both needed and on target. If I could give this company and crew six stars, I would do it in a heartbeat. Thanks to all! See first two photos. Other photos are of the previous (wonderful) project.