Really happy with the new driveway and steps coming up to our house. Blake and Elvis also installed…read morea drainage system that runs under the new driveway. Its working terrific. I recommend Gold Star concrete. They did a great job.

NOBODY beats BOTH quality of work OR price for an honest job. Have used Blake many times over the…read morepast 25 years. I may just adopt the guy unless my wife stops inventing somany projects....

We recently bought our home knowing we wanted to have the backyard redone. It was covered in dyed…read moremulch which was a complete nightmare. When we started looking for vendors, we had several companies come out and got a variety of answers of what was possible or not, and also how long the process would take. They all had delayed response times, and odd requirements that were really off putting. On a whim we reached out to Install It Direct to get yet another option. Man we are glad we went with them. Steve was great and quickly turned around a rendering and captured our vision almost to a T after our first conversation. The shinning star of the entire project was Troy, from day one we knew he was understood our vision and had our best interest in mind with every decision we had to make. He checked in with us regularly, kept us abreast with everything happening and whenever an issue arose (which were all minor and expected) that we were presented with pros/cons for each solution. He made us feel like we were a priority and that he genuinely cared about the outcome. All in all, it was a great experience. We love our new yard and would highly recommend IIT and Troy to anyone. They were able to make our dream backyard come to life.

I am posting this update as a severe safety warning to anyone considering Installing Direct. Since…read moremy initial review, a catastrophic and life-threatening incident has occurred. The fire pit installed by this company exploded into my girlfriend's face. We had an independent professional company come out to inspect the unit and the gas line. Their findings were shocking: the gas connection was completely loose. This negligence allowed gas to build up inside the fire pit structure, which caused it to explode upon ignition. Because of the physical injuries sustained and the absolute gross negligence regarding a gas installation, we are now taking this company to litigation. If you value the safety of your home and your family, stay far away from this business. A "loose connection" on a gas line is not just a mistake--it is a deadly hazard. We are currently in the process of legal action to hold them accountable for the damage and trauma they have caused. Zero stars. Avoid at all costs.

They did an awesome job replacing the old mortar around perimeter of the fireplace where it meets…read moredrywall. I will definitely use them for any future projects I have. They were very clean. They put down tarps and came prepared to put down plastic if needed. The used a huge vacuum to clean up any debris and kept any dust to an absolute minimum. Very friendly!!!!

We had an appointment for an estimate. He didn't call to cancel or show up to the scheduled apptread more

My front and back yards are about 10 years old, but still look beautiful due to my diligent…read moremaintenance work. Some things I wish I knew then that I know now might help others when planning their yards. Yes, Smart Landscape does a lovely job. Here's what would have made my upkeep a lot easier. 1. Extra protection ground cover to eliminate weeds. Some yards get no weeds because a super heavy cover has been used. I've spent countless hours pulling weeds since yards were done. 2. Go over what plants are going to be used. If I'd done that, I would've saved money and work to remove those that had needles that made it difficult/dangerous to remove. 3. If the designer had visited front yard, he would have seen the slight slope and the DG pathway would not have been a logical design choice. Rain washes it away and I'll have to eventually figure out a way to close up that space. 4. At that time, I didn't meet with the designer. I should have. Although it's a lovely design, I would have pointed out a change or two I'd have preferred. 5. Gray DG is not readily available and it has been difficult to keep the pathway refreshed. Someone said that he was going to provide it, but never did. Overall, I am glad I hired Smart Landscape. UPDATE: I needed to come back to add another star after carefully considering how wonderful Danny and his team are to work with. I had met with no fewer than nine landscape companies before Smart Landscape and they were nightmares for various reasons. Danny is wonderful to work with and makes sure the customer is happy.

I had been searching for someone to do my patio in front of my townhouse. It was incredibly hard to…read morefind a quality contractor who would do a small job (and not charge for a big job!). Some companies wanted to do the hardscape only, others just plants. After meeting several landscapers and paver companies, I chose Danny and Smart Landscape, in part because they would take care of EVERYTHING from start to finish--concrete and tree removal, paver installation, irrigation, plants, painting, and lighting. Their price wasn't the lowest (or the highest), but I feel I got a lot of value for the money. Danny was kind and very professional throughout the job. He included in the project price my meeting with one of their designers, who made recommendations and helped me visualize what I wanted, and also helped with the selection of plants. Q--the project manager--was wonderful to work with, as well as the guys on the crew. I couldn't be happier with the result! I finally have the space I've been wanting for years, but didn't know how to get there. Smart Landscape made it happen!

We found and recently hired Minez Concrete for a retaining wall project, and I can honestly say…read morethis has been the best experience we've had with a contractor. This is the first time we've worked with someone who showed up on time every single day -- no excuses, no delays -- just consistent, reliable work. Oswaldo and his crew were extremely professional and clearly focused on doing the job efficiently and correctly the first time. Our situation was not simple. We had a retaining wall failure and, during excavation, discovered a pipe that we weren't even sure who it belonged to. Oswaldo went above and beyond by helping us navigate communication with the county and making sure we understood what was going on. He took the time to explain every step of the process clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence. We received six different quotes, but ultimately chose Minez Concrete because we felt the most comfortable with Oswaldo -- and that absolutely proved to be the right decision. He even came out on a Sunday to provide the estimate and was right on time, which says a lot about his professionalism. We are already planning to hire him again for a second retaining wall project that requires permits, and he has already started helping us through that process. I'll update this review once everything is fully complete, but so far, if you need a concrete contractor, Oswaldo and his team are outstanding. Highly recommend. 100 stars!!!!!

Minez Concrete did exactly what we needed done. Ozzie and his employees were there early every…read moremorning. Built a retaining wall, leveled the yards, added drains from back yard to the Front yard. Replaced sidewalks, driveway and patio..They were efficient, dependable and finished In such a reasonable amount of time. I would recommend them to family they were so impressive. Thank you Ozzie Connie K

We saw a neighbors beautiful landscape remodel project that was completed by North County Pavers…read moreand called Ronnie for a quote. He was prompt in responding and came out to see how he could improve our outdoor space. We were interested in pavers, synthetic grass, lighting, and possibly irrigation. Ronni's experience showed right away as he had a vision and offered design suggestions. His price included everything and as we made small changes during the job, he was true to his quote. Once the job started, Pompeyo the foreman lead the crew and installed a beautiful makeover of our yard. I give North County Pavers, owner Ronnie, and foreman Pompeyo my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a quality paver solution!

Great quality, job done quickly and efficiently. Owner is very kind. Highly recommend!read more

Berlin was a godsend. We requested pavers for an additional walkway and we wanted it to match as…read moremuch as possible to our current pavers. He provided options, a reasonable quote and a start date. He was puntual, professional and had a positive attitude. He provided a contract, answered all our concerns and then even gave us honest recommendation and reminded us of things to think about when planning a project. He met obstacles head on; replanted a baby blood orange tree and moved a hidden sprinkler valve to complete the job on time. We are 100% satisfied with the work and Vindel's Construction.

Had an outstanding experience with Vindel's Construction! We upgraded a patio on the side of our…read moreyard by replacing pavers with concrete in preparation for building a sauna. Berlin is extremely professional -- went over every aspect of the job, had clear ideas about how to solve problems, and delivered exactly what he said he would for a fair price. His team was on time, friendly, and worked quickly, quietly, and cleanly. The results look fantastic. Highly recommended!

RCP has a few locations around San Diego. The Encinitas…read morelocation is probably on the smaller side, but it has a pretty good inventory of pavers, decorative rocks, concrete blocks, and other materials. I appreciated that they have samples of pavers already laid out to help you see how it will look all put together. It helped me narrow down my decisions when we were remodeling our backyard, front patio, and driveway. We also used RCP for turf and rocks. I would say they have pretty competitive prices. This has been our do go place for materials for a few years now.

I had a great experience at RCP Block & Brick in Encinitas thanks to Vanessa Rivers. She went above…read moreand beyond to help me with my order and answered all of my questions with patience and knowledge. Vanessa has such a positive attitude and a wonderful personality that made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Truly outstanding customer service--I highly recommend asking for her if you visit!

Mike did a small project for me and it worked out great. He is very friendly, flexible, and easy to…read morework with. He responds quickly and finished the job in no time.

Mike did such a great job on our concrete. He was so easy to work with, showed up on time, and…read moreoffered a competitive price. He had our concrete prepared and poured within a few days and it looks amazing. We'll be using him again for our driveway when it's time and we'll recommend him to our friends and family!

Michael was great to work with! He was able to fix my ancient sprinkler system and upgrade my…read morebroken controller with a smart one even though I wasn't physically present. He informed me each time he discovered something was broken and would offer fair prices to fix each broken component. Highly recommend his service and I will be reaching out again in the future!

We've gone w Sod guys on multiple houses and they're awesome. Prior house still looks great after…read more7+ years, and we just had them do the new place. Great communication and prep to ensure the grass lasts and looks great!