"Glen and his team were knowledgeable , hard working and on time. Whether you’re getting an older fountain up and running or creating a new water feature, these guys will get it done."
"Ken and Hugo are fantastic! We have had them remodel our kitchen and two bathrooms, one being the master. Both bathrooms were complete demolition and remodel, and one needed to reroute the existing plumbing. All three remodels turned out amazing! Their tile and granite work are superb. They guided us along on all three projects, offering suggestions and pointing us to the right vendors to get our materials, all of whom made this overwhelmed couple feel very comfortable, and helped with the designs. We are so happy with the results and feel very fortunate to have found them."
"He re-routed some of the lines in conjunction with the design of the sprinkler heads to maximize efficiency -- a real professional touch. He checked each water station and sprinkler head for proper operation and coverage. Very pleased with his work. An excellent job. "
"Rich Valdez came out to see our house, onto which we wanted to put a 400 sq ft addition. He took a copy of the plans, asked a few questions, looked around the house...and then we never heard from them again. If our job was too small, or they were too busy, that's fine, but some kind of follow-up would have been professional."
"Brian and his team turned the piles of dirt in our backyard into our favorite place to spend time. They were able to take our ideas and make it a reality. Brian discussed the various plants we should use and why they would work best with the area that we have."
The house was built in 1937, as you can imagine the bathroom needed a complete demolition, from the floor to the ceiling and walls. First the old vanity and bathtub were removed so that the workers could remove the old tile on the floor and the tile in the old shower which was completely removed. The floor was floated with concrete (the house is on a raised foundation), so that new tile could be installed. The walls were removed down to the studs, two old windows were replaced by one modern window above the new shower. Because Neil came up with a new design for the bathroom, a new wall was built for a very large shower in the location were the old vanity was (we did not want a bathtub). New cabinets were installed for lots of storage and a vanity with marble top, oval mirrored medicine cabinet with two wall sconces on either side. We had new recessed lights in the ceiling with a fan that goes on when the lights are turned on, not on a separate switch. Neil and the workers were very clean, leaving no mess in the living room which they had to walk through while working in the bathroom. Because of the old windows being replaced, the outside of the house was re-stuccoed and painted to match the house. No mess anywhere!.
In the kitchen, we decided not to have all the cabinets replaced as my father had made and installed ash cabinets around 1960; it was a sentimental choice, which Neil understood. Neil had matching cabinets made along a wall that had none. All tile was replaced with granite of our choice and a new stainless steel sink was installed. The linoleum floor was replaced with tile as well as the dinning room. Before the tile could be put down backboard was installed on top of the existing wood floor. All tile was installed in a diagonal pattern looking from the living room, so that the dinning room looks larger and flows into the kitchen.
"earlySolidworks Remodeling" did a backyard renovation project at my house in Tarzana , The project included: concrete stamped pouring at the back of the house, fire fit installation, pavers and upgrading mt existing fountain. The guys were very professional, they came early every morning nice and polite, at the end of each day they make sure that everything is clean before they are leaving. The duration of the project was as promised to us by Leo the project manager and the result its just fantastic! I feel like I bought a completely new house"
"I cannot say enough about this company, the way they do business and how professional and serious they are in getting things done right. I also cannot say enough about JP the owner very respectful, detail in everything and very committed and straightforward. I hired Utrilla’s landscape a couple weeks ago for a full landscaping project. Jp and his crew came out to start the day we agreed, started demo and removal and preparing area for new installation, Jp walk me through in most things that I was not sure he give me his opinion and what would be best , and convinient for me and would make my house look beautiful. Long story short, amazing company, Owner JP fair , amazing work, his crew members amazing fast worker. I am very happy and excited with the work Utrilla’s landscape did am getting a lot of complements from neighbors , friends and family. I would highly recommend this company. Don’t hesitate to look for other company, if your looking for a landscape company, reach to jp Utrilla’s landscape you won’t regret, hiring them."
"The crew arrived at 10:00 AM as promised. They scoped the area to determine the proper method for removal and without affecting the neighbors on any side. Once they were comfortable with the way to precede, they took down the old lanais and cleared away the debris. They fully cleaned and swept the area before completing the job. The estimate was what they charged and they were finished in only a couple of hours. I was quite pleased."
Even if you empty your pond before the winter, there’s a good chance it will refill naturally. It’s ideal in most cases, then, to leave water in your pond and winterize it instead. This method will prevent ice damage and protect wildlife. Plus, it’ll lessen the steps required to reopen your pond in the spring.
Lifespans vary by material and manufacturer, but pond liners last anywhere from 10 to 75 years. For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pond liners have a life expectancy of up to 20 years. Other types of pond liners, including those made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), can last 40 to 50 years.
Though there are a lot of factors that go into caring for a koi pond, the most important maintenance you can do is frequent water checks using a koi pond test strip that checks the water for dangerous conditions. In addition to regular pond maintenance costs, you’ll also need to winterize your koi pond if you live in a colder area.
To maintain your pond, you’ll need to occasionally clean your backyard pond, especially if you have koi fish. Test the water twice a week to make sure your fish have everything they need and always remove visible debris.
After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.
The Stevenson Ranch, CA homeowners’ guide to fountain services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost to install a fountain in your pond, including average prices, key cost factors, and tips to save money on your pond fountain installation.
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