To complete our home remodel, we chose Black Diamond for our landscaping. The customer experience provided by Jeff Blaisdell, our Project Manager / Designer was excellent. From the initial meeting to discuss our thoughts thru the implementation of our project, Jeff was proactive, organized and ensured we understood the advantages of each option we chose. The installation team was punctual, clean and well organized. The project was delivered on time and within budget. We are now enjoying our new pavers, turf, lighting and irrigation system. I highly recommend Jeff and the Black Diamond team!!! Philip M
Philip M.
SOD Home Group
5.0
I highly recommend Oren SOD Home Group! He is very knowledgeable, answered all my questions (and more) , very professional, and responsive. Oren spent over 5 hours during our first meeting showing me all the possibilities that can be done to my house (kitchen, bathrooms, livingroom, dinning room and all the rest of the house), if you know little about all the little details about remodeling your home (like I do), Oren will definitely explain it to you in terms that you will completely understand and turns your ideas into this beautiful 3D design. Oren also had awesome ideas and recommendations on how to attain your dream home. He knows house histories, and why houses were built in a certain way! He is unlike any other contractor that will just throw out random price of how much the renovation could cost you without showing you hard proof. I am a visual learner, so when he made this amazing 3D design using the exact measurement of my house, he by far blown my mind with his experience and knowledge. It even gave me a chance to actually change few things that did not quite look right with kitchen. He will make sure you will enjoy and have fun designing your home. Bar, you are the best
Charles O.
System Pavers
5.0
Overall Once the project got going, Project Manager Javier Rodriguez and his crew were extremely well coordinated and we were always kept up to date and fully informed of everything happening. Nothing happened that we did not approve in advance. Outstanding craftsmanship and finish. Minor changes we requested during construction were accommodated immediately, with no issues at all. Most impressively, Javier essentially helped us find a quality plumbing contractor and electrical contractor and even helped us to coordinate their work. He effectively served as the General Contractor going above and beyond his duties to ensure success and keep all of the work coordinated and moving forward efficiently. Javier Rodriguez's outstanding project management, knowledge and communication were outstanding. The finished product is also beautiful and exceeds our expectations. The project management and quality of the end product made System Pavers the right choice for us. How it works After you contact System Pavers, you will be contacted by a sales person (same as any such contractor or provider). The sales person’s job is to come out to your project location, meet with you, review your project, discuss alternatives, advise on paver systems and other improvements System Pavers can provide, advise on financing options, and (importantly) then close the deal. The sales person will use the typical tactics to try to close the deal. These include reviewing System Pavers’ contractor’s license status (you should look this up independently on your state’s contractors licensing board website) and superior bonding (System Pavers retained their $1M bonding from a prior large project where this was a contract requirement and they use this as a selling point – note that unless you have a very large value contract, you should never actually need to call on such a large bonding amount, and this is essentially a sales pitch). The salesperson will also share with you System Pavers’ warrantee which is good, but is generally limited to materials and workmanship – please read the warrantee carefully. It is similar to other warrantees in the industry. Note also that the salesperson will indicate that he/she can give you a “same day” discount if you sign the contract at that meeting. The discount is significant, and is designed to ensure you do not consider (or shop for) bids from others. In our case, we already had bids from two other contractors in-hand and so we did not need additional bids from others. System Pavers’ bid was not the cheapest, but was reasonable and the discount was helpful. We were also offered a 3-D design (to visualize the finished product) and the cost of this would be deducted from the final full price should we sign. We did not take advantage of this since we completed our own detailed design. Finally, we were offered 12-month interest free financing which we took advantage of. Our salesperson was Scott Issersohn. After you sign the contract, a pre-meeting is arranged with the Project Manager that will administer construction. At this pre-meeting, we met our Project Manager, Javier Rodriguez who was outstanding. Sales Person Scott Issersohn was helpful, particularly in suggesting that we visit the paver manufacturer's facility in San Martin - so we could see the pavers installed ourselves so we did not need to rely on the catalog photos. This was very helpful since the pavers did indeed look different in the field and we ended up choosing different colors and a different pattern than what we initially chose out of the catalog. Also, we wanted a unique fire pit and Scott tried to help us with the materials System Pavers would provide. He did a good job with specifying the block sizes, but his knowledge of how the pit would be constructed, and burner pan supported, were a little out of date (our plumber and Javier got this figured out and built correctly). Scott took the time to listen to us and understood our issues and concerns, but was certainly focused on getting his sale completed. Scott knew we were discussing the project with multiple paver and renovation companies and kept in contact. He met his scheduled appointment times. Project Management (During Construction) Ours was a complex project. As part of the project, we needed gas, electrical, and water lines installed throughout the work area. The entire backyard was a maze of utility lines serving different purposes, and the utility work needed to be completed prior to, and in conjunction with, paver subbase preparation and compaction. In addition, access to our backyard work area was limited by pedestrian access gates that prohibited large equipment, and all trenching was by pick and shovel. The excavation, backfill, ground leveling, subbase preparation, paver layout and installation had to be precise and correct. The pavers are fantastic. The workmanship was outstanding. The finished project is beautiful and exceeds our expectations. The crew worked through the peak heat wave of this last summer and maintained steady progress throughout. The crew was hard working, always on task, and did a great job. Everyone on the crew was very respectful of our property, neighbors, and our family who was living and working at home the entire time of construction. Problem Resolution During Construction I am a civil engineer and have spent a career in design and heavy public works construction - I have experienced every type of field problem, contractor approach, and construction issue imaginable. I immediately noted that our Project Manager, Javier Rodriguez, was extremely competent, attentive, responsive, and solutions-oriented. He instantly addressed any potential issues and resolved problems on the fly - before they became issues. He was very proactive, knew precisely what issues were likely to arise, and got out in front of them. He kept my wife and I fully informed at all times. I was very impressed with Javier. System Pavers, you have a REAL GEM working with you in Javier Rodriguez. He is the epitome of customer service and satisfaction in a difficult and highly competitive field - do NOT let him go. Project Manager Communication Javier Rodriguez remained in constant contact from the moment he was brought on board. He was extremely attentive, responsive, and proactive in his communications. He took the time to really understand our needs and understood we expected very good communication. Javier could not have done a better job keeping us informed, double-checking every important detail with us, and remaining available weekends, evenings, and anytime we needed to reach out. He was also very proactive in communicating with us, and understood what needed to be communicated and how best to reach us. He was onsite in-person as frequently as needed, and he kept us informed via phone, text, facetime, email, and other forms as needed. We were very truly impressed and extremely grateful for Javier's effective communication. Project Schedule The project was delayed significantly due to the inability to lock down our own plumbing and electrical contractors. Responsibility for such contractors was ours as owners, not System Pavers. System Pavers' salesperson was anxious to get us under contract before we had these other contractors lined up, such that the resulting schedule estimate at the outset was very unrealistic. Clearly, as owners, we wanted to be sure the overall scope was understood and agreed-to before we signed with anyone. As the owners, we made multiple attempts at securing contractors to do this work. It was not until System Pavers' Project Manager Javier Rodriguez came on board that he was able to recommend good contractors that he had worked with in the past - and they were great. Once Javier was able to assist with this, additional time was required to secure permits for the sub-contracted work. This took a few weeks, but was not a problem. Overall, the timeline was significantly longer than was suggested by the System Pavers salesperson, but was appropriate for the scope of the work (and as described above, we were benefitted by Javier's assistance in selecting and managing electrical, plumbing, and water contractors). Additional Comments System Pavers' advertising indicates they can provide custom BBQs and fire pits, landscape lighting, etc. However, by their licensing and services, they cannot install gas and electric utility lines and fixtures. These of course are required for all/many such outdoor features. System Pavers should consider establishing relationships with qualified electrical, gas, and water/plumbing contractors to perform the work required to provide full-service installations for such features as a General Contractor. An alternative would be to at least establish a list of such licensed contractors and providers for your customers to be able to access for successful projects (ours was so successful because of the good working relationships our Project Manager Javier Rodriguez had with good contractors). Another recommendation is to consider construction methodologies and per-foot trenching costs. Our trenching cost was about $49/foot which is very high. I assume this is because the work was done entirely manually by pick and shovel. A trenching machine (e.g. Ditch Witch) is inexpensive and very quick. We would have benefitted by use of a trenching machine in both cost and schedule
Karen S.
William Logan Landscapes
5.0
I have worked with Bill for years and he is invaluable. He has kept my yard looking great and where extra help is needed (e.g. tall tree trimming) provides great recommendations and can oversee work Great suggestions for outdoor lighting, perfect installation and always available to answer questions. Great company
Marty L.
William Logan Landscapes
5.0
We have an acre, 2/3rds of which we needed lit, and half of that is on a steep terrace – tricky terrain. To top it off, heat during the day is scorching. Bill did a great job planning out the low voltage runs, procuring all the lights (and making some recommendations to match a Spanish Mediterranean property), removing old lighting, and doing the work on time
Jonathan K.
Brad Sayre Landscape Services
5.0
Brad is a horticulturist and was extremely helpful as we decided what plants and trees to use that were drought resistant and inviting to butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Brad’s son, Dan, and worker Danny, were professional, efficient, and friendly. We had some changes and additions we decided to make as we watched the wonderful job they were doing, and they were most accommodating and provided some excellent suggestions. I would definitely use them again
Peg S.
William Logan Landscapes
5.0
Great. The lighting Bill Logan designed and installed in our backyard changed the whole look of our yard. Our neighbors comment frequently that our lights look so pretty. Our yard is small but the plants and lighting makes it like our little Tuscan retreat.
JEFF M.
VALLE GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
5.0
Frank and Colin are a great team! Frank’s knowledge is exceptional; he is an engineer by training and his expertise in designing a beautiful landscape reflects his artistic eye. Frank often send out Colin to perform the work; he is friendly and extremely courteous; he is also one of the hardest-working landscapers! He works diligently all day long: for us that meant digging out eight root-impacted rose trees in order to bring in two different kinds of soil and replant the roses! This was such hard work! He has been working in our front and back yards replacing cheap bender board with steel bender board, replacing, repairing, and adding new irrigation, compacting the soil and placing easy-to-walk-on gravel in a small area, and he will also be rebuilding our 38-year-old front porch. He is also a skilled carpenter! I can’t say enough good things about Colin’s work ethic and attitude
Carol B.
William Logan Landscapes
5.0
The job done by Bill simply excellent! He has a tremendous knowledge of all plants and how best they will perform around deer, droughts and sun. His design work is impeccable and creative. His implementation is timely, dependable and fairly priced…. Hard to find this type of quality services and dependability today. My wife and I would highly recommend Bill Logan and have to our neighbors
Kevin C.
NAB Construction Inc
5.0
NAB construction does beautiful work! When I drive up to our house I can't believe it's the same house. We decided to go with NAB construction because Nader seemed so knowledgeable and confidant during our first meeting. We walked around our property and talked in detail about what we would like to have done. He took notes and soon we had an estimate and an image of our house with a digital rendering of how the property would look after the project was completed. This was a big project and included demolition and complete replacement of the concrete with pavers, pool revision (new tile/coping and walls ) new turf, irrigation, fencing and a pergola. The NAB team was here onsite everyday (Monday-Friday) working hard to get our project completed. It was so exciting to drive up each day and see the progress. The construction crew always cleaned up before they left and the tools and equipment that were left were always neat and tidy. Nader was onsite most mornings and was happy to walk around with me and answer any questions. He was also quick to answer my phone calls. When the project was completed Nader and I did a final walk though. Only after he knew that I was completely satisfied did he send me an invoice for the final payment. There were no change orders along the way or any surprises with the final invoice. The amount on the contract that we signed at the start of the project was the amount that we paid. This was a great experience from start to finish. If I have another project in the future, I won't get any other bids. I will hire NAB construction
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Recent Review:
4.0
Roberto provided me a very competitive quote. He was extremely responsive when I was comparing his quotation with other companies. Roberto and his family are wonderful to work with. They're friendly and easy going. They arrived on time and finish the project on time. They always cleaned up well. I really appreciate how transparent they were throughout the process. The only reason I'm giving them a B rating is that there's a slight problem with incorrect sloping which is causing a drainage issue
At VALLE GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Our goal is to remodel, as well as to build innovative, beautiful and enduring landscapes, hardscapes and softscapes. We want to meet the individual needs of our clients and also welcome sketches, drawings and blueprints. We love working with the client's initial ideas and then enhance those ideas with our expertise and skills. We will make a client's dream happen within their priorities and budgets. We are willing to work with the client to provide alternativ..
Recent Review:
5.0
It took me a long time to hire a gardening service because I was worried about my husband's reaction; he really hated to hire service people, thinking I should be doing this work and not paying someone else; however, our yard was such a mess and terribly overgrown because of all the rain we had last winter, I just took charge and started to look at the reviews on Angies' list. Valle Gardening and Landscaping had very good reviews and they are close to my home. When I called I was very impressed that Frank Valle, the owner, picked up; I didn't have to leave a voicemail and wonder if anyone would return my call! We set up an appointment and Frank came to my home; he looked at our yard and said it is basically low-maintenance, and after the initial clean-up, my yard would require only as-needed maintenance. I really appreciated his honesty; the as-needed arraignment will save me a lot of money. We scheduled the initial Clean-Up which was a full day for two workers, Colin and Alex; our yard was literally a jungle because of the huge rainfall we had last winter and the lack of any maintenance since my husband hasn't been able to work in our yard. Colin and Alex came early and both worked non-stop except for a short lunch break; I couldn't believe how hard they worked clearing out all the debris and trimming the over-growth; they blew all the leaves and debris and gathered everything in piles and haled it off our property, and believe me there was a lot, Colin and Alex were amazed. I was so grateful - they left our yard spotless! In addition to being very hard workers, Colin and Alex were very personable, friendly and courteous. The entire experience was exceptional! In addition, I asked Frank if his team could build a deck in our backyard; we used to have a lawn but due to the drought and our tall trees the lawn didn't survive; so now it's all unsightly weeds and in the winter it's a sea of sticky mud; I thought it would be a good idea to cover half the yard with the deck and the other half with lovely shrubs and flowers (a project for Spring). I was happy that Colin was assigned to build our deck because I knew he was a hard worker and pleasant to be around. To prepare for the deck, he had to dig out at least 2 feet of dirt; that was a very difficult and strenuous job because the ground was so dense and hard; I again couldn't believe how hard he worked, especially in such hot weather; but finally he was ready to install our beautiful redwood deck; he made it flush with the patio sliding glass door so my husband would have no trouble coming out to enjoy the deck. Colin did a wonderful job! He measured carefully at every stage and paid attention to details and was very meticulous; I was very impressed with his expertise. My husband and I love our deck and I will think fondly of Colin who did such a fantastic job
Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/ hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Free design consultations. No subcontractors used. All size projects. New Sod Lawns, Hand picked plant selection, Drought tolerant landscaping. Synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed landscape contractor since 1993. Quality-Value-Service. "Great landsc..
Recent Review:
5.0
Landscape Solutions did a great job and I would have them back again if I ever need additional work. They installed concrete and drainage in our backyard and walkway. This was a pretty extensive project that was done well. Not only are Scott and Norka (management) personable and honest, their workers are very pleasant and are happy to answer questions
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Serving the South Bay Area since 1993, our technicians at Better Gardening & Landscape pride themselves in a higher level of yard care. Well-versed in formal & informal pruning & trimming, maintaining & monitoring irrigation systems and weed control, focusing on attention to detail We work with each homeowner on an individual basis, tailoring our services to the specific needs of each client. W..
Recent Review:
5.0
Seamless. He provides all of his feedback, takes surrounding conditions into consideration such as the neighborhood itself. He's on time, clean, has his own portable toilet he brings to the job site. It's really an exceptional service that he has going
Landscape Pros ML, Inc. was founded by Martin Lemuz in 1994. We have been serving the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding communities since then. Over the years, we have grown in experience, skills and assets to become one of the premier Landscape construction companies in our area.
We pride ourselves in our ability to provide our clientele with a friendly, courteous, fully professional service, able to implement all facets of exquisite outdoor environments and living spaces.
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At 2Green Landscaping & Maintenance, we value our relationship with customers. We make it our priority to make sure you are well informed of any landscaping work you may need. Landscaping services should be predictably affordable, and leave lasting results. Furthermore, with 13 years of experience under our belt, you can trust that the job is going to be done right
Recent Review:
5.0
Very well. His quotes was reasonable. Everardo was professional. He and his support dug the holes i requested. He also suggested angling them a different so as to look nicer, which I very much appreciated. They also broke down cement & hauled it away quickly. They cleaned after themselves. Our yard needs a lot of work that will need to be done spaced out. 100% I would hire them again for all our future projects.
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Recent Review:
5.0
When I consulted with Mark and Juan for the project, they arrived on time and the meeting was efficient as both of the parties are busy on a daily schedule.
Once I was provided the proposal I had no further question asked. It all included everything I needed and the proposal was very organized.
Pioneer landscape is hired once again for our maintenance of fruit trees every 6 months and yard maintenance. Very pleased and will execute efficient
Hi my name is Trevor Smith and I am a California state certified Electrician. I have over 15 years experience in Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical work. I have been trained by the union and I am a member of IBEW in good standing and am looking to help you with all your electrical needs: Troubleshooting fans, cans, spas, grow rooms etc no job to small. Same day call back Same day service I am willing to work with you on the price and I will do work for trade. Contact today for ..
Recent Review:
4.0
He was only one person. He's a good worker. He did a good job. We were doing re-doing old connections. He removed all old electrical. He has to re-rout and put base in the attic. Low price compared to others. He knew what he was doing
ECS Design, Inc. is an insured and California-licensed General Contractor and HVAC Company. We provide Design/Build Solutions for Commercial and Residential applications. ECS Design is a Participating Contractor in the Energy Upgrade California program -- an initiative in the State of California -- to collaborate with PG&E for the Energy Rebate Programs. ECS Design also partners with Architects, Engineers and independent building designers with an extensive networks capabilities
Recent Review:
5.0
Vorn serviced my new mini spilt AC not cooling- he was really friendly and helpful, sorted the AC problem out quickly and efficiently. He was very professional identified the freon leak, water pipe issue and fixed the multiple AC issues. A great service, great repairman, polite, wore masks, left area clean. I was very satisfied with the repair to my AC. I highly recommend his repair service. I will definitely be using this company again
Ahmad Hassan Landscape Services (AHLS) is the landscape design and installation company of Celebrity Landscaper & The Original Host of HGTV & DIY Network's Yard Crashers. AHLS primarily services homes in the greater Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Area and occasionally Southern California and special out of state projects. As an accredited horticultural consultant and lifelong gardener, Ahmad takes pride in being licensed as a California C-27 Landscape Contractor (License #917788) and PLANET..
Recent Review:
5.0
Little did I know that when I went to Ahmad's website on 2-13-20 and filled out his questionnaire....I would be sitting here today a little over a month later with my new front yard. Who would have known that as he was almost completing the journey of this transformation.....life as we knew it would change with the Coronavirus and I would be one of the first counties in California and the US to be "sheltered in place". He did his due diligence and researched if/how he could complete the job, and voila....on 3-19-20.....he gathered his "troops" and worked from sun up to sun down to finish my beautiful yard. We started with a yard that my parents had landscaped 52 years ago and ended with a masterpiece. Ahmad was able to figure out what to do with a gopher population here that no exterminator was able to eradicate...to keeping some of the original plantings for my sentimental purposes that would work with the design. What continually impressed me was Ahmad's vision and his ability to pivot when need be. It was obvious from the beginning of our relationship how artistic we was and his extraordinary knowledge of flowers, plants, soil, drip systems, lighting, etc. From the start we knew what the budget was and he continually made sure to keep me informed every step of the way. Most important to me was that I trusted him!! He is down to earth, so very honest, and.......delivers what he promises....many times over and above! And.....a huge bonus.....everyone in his "crew" is amazing as well! During this sad, chaotic pandemic that we are living today....I am able to walk outside and gaze at my creation and bend down and touch my new flowers and plants.... courtesy of Ahmad.... and feel content and peaceful if even for a moment. Bottom line.....Ahmad Hassan...is an extraordinary landscaper...an honest visionary.....who I now consider a friend for life
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