MonteVista Landscape

Founded 1985 • With Angi since October 2010

MonteVista Landscape is a family own business with 15 full time employees. Residential Landscape design and implementation. Commercial design, implementation and commercial maintenance. Financing available. 365 day same as cash. 180 day same as cash. 90 day sames as cash. On approved credit void where prohibited. Exceptional service is priority.

Awards and Badges

Angi Certified

Business Highlights

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Landscaping Project

lawn & landscaping

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Verified Reviews

4.8

(24) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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Rating Details

Price
4.6
Professionalism
4.7
Punctuality
4.7
Quality
5.0
Responsiveness
4.6

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hardscaping (20)landscape lighting (4)Patios (3)masonry (3)fence company (2)concrete driveways (2)driveway gate installation (1)lawn & landscaping (12)
Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews
Marcus H.
5.0
04/12/2019
It went well very good. They did the great job. They are professional.
Description of Work
They made paves on my backyard and finishing my pool.
Category
hardscaping
Hire Again?
Yes
Richard H.
5.0
07/19/2017
They were very professional. I didn't choose them, but they were very good. Their was no charge for the estimate. The estimate was very detailed. They were responsive and worked with my schedule. They showed up on time.
Description of Work
They gave me a bid on some lighting upgrades that I wanted to do. It was to replace the outside lighting and service the irrigation system. Also, to repair some fencing.
Category
fencing, irrigation systems, outdoor lighting
Hire Again?
Yes
Lilia V.
4.0
05/20/2016
I did not hire them either. I probably would not use them because they were just too overpriced.
Description of Work
MonteVista Landscape gave me an estimate.
Category
landscaping
Riley N.
5.0
12/08/2015
We were completely satisfied by MonteVista?s work. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the installed drainage system. A big challenge for the workers was an extensive network of huge roots remaining after the previous removal of numerous very large trees ? MonteVista handled this well. The project took about two weeks longer than originally promised, but that did not prove to be a problem for us. Frank Tello and his workers were a pleasure to work with, and were very responsive to our various small requests as the project proceded.
Description of Work
The project was to prepare hardscape for planting of native California plants. It involved grading of all areas of our property, replacing patio concrete surface with pavers, re-routing and installing a gate in a front wall, removing concrete sidewalk sections and adding pathways with pavers. In the process an extensive drainage system was installed, and the basic irrigation piping was completely redone.
Category
fencing, landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping, patios
Cost
$23,874
Hire Again?
Yes
Donald R.
5.0
11/06/2015
Frank was great. His guys showed up on time and left the place clean. Frank was easy to talk to about changes and design ideas.
Description of Work
Retaining walls, pavers, drains and electrical.
Category
electrician, hardscaping
Cost
$25,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Terry B.
5.0
09/25/2015
unknown
Description of Work
Monte Vista transformed my front yard into one of beauty. Thanks!
Category
hardscaping
Hire Again?
Yes
Laura M.
1.0
07/07/2015
I had an appointment scheduled with Frank Tello between 4:30 and 5:00, and Frank calls at 5:20 and states he needs to reschedule. I left work early to meet the appointment time contrary to MonteVista.
Description of Work
I wanted to obtain a quote.
Category
hardscaping

Service Provider Response

We do apologize for missing the appointment. However, sales representative twisted his ankle before appointment and you did not want to hear explanation, just said no reschedule and hung up. Again, we do apologize and we hope your project is completed right.
Pei S.
5.0
04/30/2015
Frank is very easy to talk to and understood my existing problem. Our old landscaper did not foliow HOA guidelines and we were stuck with a sitting wall that wasnt to code. we had existing plants in already and Frank was careful and efficient . We are so happy with the result and the problem was fixed .We got approved by HOA. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work
flashwall placed
Category
concrete repair, landscaping, hardscaping
Hire Again?
Yes
Rick M.
5.0
01/14/2015
unknown
Description of Work
Replaced hardscape, pavers, etc.
Category
landscaping, hardscaping
Hire Again?
Yes
steve G.
3.0
02/12/2014
I never heard from them again. No quote was delivered. They didn't seem to know that much about the work I wanted done. A waste of my time.
Description of Work
They came out and looked around. They took some measurements and then left.
Category
hardscaping

Service Provider Response

[removed member name] Thank You for considering MonteVista Landscape for your landscape needs. I recall maintaining our meeting on time, very knowledgeable about your needs and a verbal quote was rendered on the spot because your project was very small.
Warren C.
5.0
06/12/2013
Mr. Frank Tello, the General Manager, had always been very responsive, helpful and patient during the 5-month period from starting my initial inquiry to job completion. Since I am out of state, all communications had to go through emails or by phone calls. The actual work itself was completed in 3 weeks due to the weather. In gereral, we are happy with the work his crew performed.
Description of Work
New landscaping & hardscaping in my backyard including stone pavers, drainage system, drip irrigation system, landscape lighting and planting.
Category
hardscaping
Cost
$12,200
Hire Again?
Yes
Shahram S.
5.0
04/13/2013
The overall project took close to 3 months to complete. We ran into multiple days of rainy weather which slowed down the project. I will say that on the days when the crew was able to work, they always had at least 2 workers here 6 days per week. They did put a lot of effort and care into every step of the job. Being a perfectionist, there were only a few things that I wanted corrected during the construction and they were able to do it exactly to my liking. In the end, they cleaned up after themselves and my yard looks amazing.
Description of Work
Frank and the crew at MonteVista performed the following services on our home: 1)Installation of paver stones in the entire back yard 2)installation of flagstones for the pool coping, the side walkways and portions of the front driveway 3)Remodel and expansion of our barbecue island with installation of the barbecue and ledger-stone facings 4)Pool re-plaster and re-tile 5)Replace landscape drainage system for the entire yard 6)Installation of additional electrical outlets and gas lines in the back yard 7)Installation of a drip irrigation system for the front and back yards 8)Installation of landscape lighting for the front and back yards 9)Patch of stucco cracks 10)Installation of plants and softscape I am an extremely detail oriented person. I was very hesitant about any contractor doing a job to my standards. I can truly say that everyone at Montevista always treated me with respect and exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and attention to detail. My best advice is to be realistic with your expectations during any landscape project. There will be a period of noise, construction and debris everywhere. But when the dust settles, you will be amazed at what these guys can do. I highly recommend them to anyone wanting the yard of their dreams at a reasonable price.
Category
electrician, landscaping, irrigation systems, pool cleaners, drain pipe, stucco, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
Cost
$48,000
Hire Again?
Yes
John M.
5.0
12/03/2012
Frank Tello is a great guy.
Description of Work
Backyard landscaping, pavers, grading, sprinklers, drains, patio cover, and plants.
Category
landscaping, irrigation systems, sunrooms, hardscaping
Cost
$12,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Jesse C.
1.0
09/10/2012
Called and scheduled an appointment for 9 am. When they hadn't shown up by 9:30 I called and got, I presume, the supervisor. He said he'd check into it and call me right back. I called him again at 10 am, but he refused to take my call. I can't imagine that a company that doesn't have the decency to call and cancel an appointment, or even apologize for missing it, would do good work in a business where trust and punctuality are important.
Description of Work
I was looking for a landscaping estimate - creation of a flower bed, installation of sprinklers, etc.
Category
hardscaping
Sharon R.
5.0
07/07/2012
We gave Frank and his crew a professionally designed plan, and they turned it into a stunning reality. We were very pleased with their work ethic...always arrived on time, left the area neat and safe, and did quality work. The team was focused on making things exactly the way we wanted them and did not hesitate to change things when necessary...and Frank was always accessible if you needed him. We also took advantage of their experienced suggestions and input as well. This was our first experience hiring a landscaping company, and we are really pleased with the outcome. Monte Vista was a professional, accommodating, quality and value company to work with.
Description of Work
Both front and back yards were completely redone. All lawn and some concrete was removed and replaced with concrete pavers, stone, drip line, and low maintenance plants. Lighting was installed, and a wood structure built to hide both the A/C unit and BBQ. The "crown jewel" was a single pour concrete fire/water feature, 14'x4', that turned out absolutely beautifully.
Category
concrete repair, landscaping, irrigation systems, pavers, gravel, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
Cost
$23,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Omar R.
1.0
07/02/2012
not good
Description of Work
They came out and walked my yard, took all the measurements and never contacted me again with pricing. I was going to spend about 60k on the yard but never heard from them.
Category
hardscaping
Cost
$60,000

Service Provider Response

(member) you must have us confused with another contractor, we have never meet, never been to your home. Please correct your review.
MERIDITH W.
5.0
06/20/2012
I highly recommend this company. This company was punctual, hardworking, and finished the job seven days early. They were very easy to communicate with. For example, they listened to my ideas and then incorporated them into the project. I felt they didn't take any shortcuts and maintained a high level of integrity.
Description of Work
This company re-landscaped my yard. This included replacing three patios, including paver block and adding a patio cover. They also installed a sprinkler system, drip irrigation, as well as plants and sod.
Category
landscaping, irrigation systems, sunrooms, hardscaping, patios
Cost
$19,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Sean M.
5.0
06/09/2012
Overall it went very well and the team finished on time and left the site neat and tidy.
Description of Work
MonteVista did an excellent job replacing and paving my driveway. The team was very professional and considerate. The end result exceeded my expectation and Frank Tello, their GM is a easy person to work with has has a lot of integrity. I am planning to use MonteVista on another project in the coming weeks.
Category
concrete repair, concrete driveways, driveway pavers, hardscaping
Cost
$10,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Edward C.
5.0
04/05/2012
Went very well but took 30% longer than planned. Excellent craftsmenship for stone walls and front of house stone facade.
Description of Work
Complete front yard re-do from demo to new walls, pavers for driveway and steps, landscape, irrigation, and lighting.
Category
landscaping, irrigation systems, masonry, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, driveway gates
Cost
$50,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Francie A.
5.0
03/13/2012
They seemed to be a good company. They were quite a bit cheaper than the other company we had called.
Description of Work
They came out to give me an estimate to redo my driveway and walkway.
Category
concrete driveways, pavers, gravel
Cost
$15,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Bill E.
1.0
10/18/2011
I requested an estimate to repair a 20 foot common block wall. It took 5 days to return my phone call. The response to my inquiry was that they could not get to it before Jan 2012, Ninety days away. Certainly did not help my situation.
Description of Work
No services were performed.
Category
masonry, Uncategorized
Kirsten B.
5.0
09/06/2011
Went well. Overall we were very happy.
Description of Work
Pavers and Landscaping for a 300 sq. foot patio area.
Category
landscaping, hardscaping, patios
Cost
$5,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Edward C.
5.0
02/17/2011
It?s a fairly large pad, I have and they did a very good job. They recommended some really good choice of plants. We have had them since a year and they are all doing well. They were very helpful. They also helped us plan out our nursery. They seemed like very competent people. We are thinking about some landscaping in the front yard and we?ll definitely contact them to get some bids. They were easy to work with. We were very pleased and people who have seen their work think it was great. I think it was a fair price. They were punctual. It was a lot of hard work.
Description of Work
We had some flooding problems back in January of last year and so I had Monte Vista Landscape come out in the spring. They repaired the drains and painted them. They also did landscaping and remodeling. They did some work on retaining walls. There was a sports corner that they jack hammered out and put in sprinklers, lights and plants. It’s a fairly large pad.
Category
concrete repair, landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping
Cost
$16,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Nina L.
5.0
02/06/2011
We were very satisfied with the work and professionalism of Monte Vista Landscape. They came up with good ideas and did an excellent job with the brick walkway in our front yard. We also had them do some brick flowerbed borders and some concrete work. There was an issue after we had paid them and they were very responsive in returning to correct it. We definitely would use them again and would recommend them.
Description of Work
brick walkway, planters and concrete work
Category
concrete repair, landscaping, masonry, hardscaping
Hire Again?
Yes

    Phone

    Address

    2318 S Ramona Dr

    Santa Ana, CA 92707

    Sunday
    Closed
    Monday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday
    Closed

    Website

    montevistalandscape.com

    Other Information

    Services Not Offered

    Install or repair ponds, sprinkler-only installs or repairs, concrete repair, paver repair, plants

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    FAQ

    MonteVista Landscape is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    MonteVista Landscape is open:

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    MonteVista Landscape accepts the following forms of payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Check, PayPal

    Yes, MonteVista Landscape offers free project estimates.

    Yes, MonteVista Landscape offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    Yes, MonteVista Landscape offers a 10% senior discount.

    Yes, MonteVista Landscape offers emergency services.

    Yes, MonteVista Landscape offers warranties.

    MonteVista Landscape offers the following services: Residential and commercial landscape design, installation & maintenance, hardscapes, pavers, concrete driveway, patios, outdoor fireplace, firepits, stone veneer, retaining and garden block wall, irrigation, planting, landscape lighting & patio cover.

    Install or repair ponds, sprinkler-only installs or repairs, concrete repair, paver repair, plants