Recommendations for landscaping companies

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It's buyer beware. I agree cheapest is not always the best. However, I got quotes from unlicensed contractors that gave me a higher quote than a licensed contractor. Make sure you see sample jobs in person, pictures almost all the time look good from any angle.  ;)
 
eyephone said:
It's buyer beware. I agree cheapest is not always the best. However, I got quotes from unlicensed contractors that gave me a higher quote than a licensed contractor. Make sure you see sample jobs in person, pictures almost all the time look good from any angle.  ;)
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Words of wisdom there.  Cheapest or most expensive doesn't translate into quality.
 
for those keeping it simple, just pavers and some grass/plants i would go with gopavers. they did 1,500 sq ft of pavers + grass + sprinklers in 4 days. not the cheapest and not the most expensive. but they will start and finish on the dates they promised.
 
lnc said:
irvineboy said:
Aloha and Go pavers only does hardscape right?  ISn't there someone who does hardscape and landscape (trees/plants)

Do you guys know who does the landscaping for the new Irvine homes like La Vita, Vicenza and Trevi, Amelia in OH?
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There's Aloha paver co. which only does pavers and there's Aloha landscape that does just about everything landscaping related.  Two complete different company.

Go Paver only do pavers and I believe they can also do sprinklers.

Southwinds is one of landscaping company that does a lot of works for model homes in Irvine.  There's good chance that Southwinds did those model homes too.http://swlandscaping.com
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Southwinds did not do the models at Amelia and Trevi. Although I'm not certain, I don't think Southwinds does model homes. That said, Southwinds is the builder-recommended landscaper for homebuyers at Trevi who want their landscape complete prior to close.
 
I'm looking into pavers myself and was considering Go Pavers.  Went to their website and saw that they require a minimum of $5000 for ANY JOB!  I have a really small patio...damn.
 
Lallo said:
I'm looking into pavers myself and was considering Go Pavers.  Went to their website and saw that they require a minimum of $5000 for ANY JOB!  I have a really small patio...damn.
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Not to worry, the quote they give never matches their website pricing.  Based on my experience it will be double that and they'll make up a reason why they had to charge you more.  So you're in luck.
 
Lallo said:
I'm looking into pavers myself and was considering Go Pavers.  Went to their website and saw that they require a minimum of $5000 for ANY JOB!  I have a really small patio...damn.
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You say that now. But after you get different quotes. I bet you say $5000 is a good deal.  ;) (just saying)
 
Nah, Mahe gave me a quote of $2200 which I felt was too much for a 120 sq ft patio.  Told ya'll it was small.  Maybe I'll just do concrete.  I don't plan on keeping the property anyways.
 
Forgot to mention, has anyone heard or tried out Rescom Landscaping?  My father in law's neighbors used them and work was minimal and descent.
 
Lallo said:
Forgot to mention, has anyone heard or tried out Rescom Landscaping?  My father in law's neighbors used them and work was minimal and descent.
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They were recommended on nextdoor.com from Laguna Altura residents.  Haven't gotten a quote from them though.
 
@eyephone:

So who did you end up with? Like 10 pages ago you said you weren't going with GoPavers but I don't think I read an update after that.
 
I finally signed a contract with a landscaper but not worth commenting until the work begins, may be a month or more.
 
irvinehomeowner said:
@eyephone:

So who did you end up with? Like 10 pages ago you said you weren't going with GoPavers but I don't think I read an update after that.
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I will PM you with the contractor.
 
eyephone said:
irvinehomeowner said:
@eyephone:

So who did you end up with? Like 10 pages ago you said you weren't going with GoPavers but I don't think I read an update after that.
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I will PM you with the contractor.
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Hehe... I'm just curious.

The contractor information might be more useful for all these new home buyers (back in the IHB days, this would never be the case).

Can you tell us if it's finished? How long did it take? What was the approximate cost (5-figures?)?

I'm living vicariously through all you new home owners.
 
*WARNING*

Avoid West Coast Landcare (aka California Landscape Studios) and owner Justin Fox. Don't let his 3D computer illustrations fool you! This company fails to deliver what Justin promises in these designs. The quality of their work is below standard (workers damaged paver block walkway during installation & concrete sidewalk is discolored), customer service is terrible (once you sign the contract, don't expect Justin to return your calls), poor selection of plant material, foreman unreliable and inexperienced, they will change the approved designs during construction and try to charge you more, and they fail to complete the work within a reasonable time.

Stay away from West Coast Landcare. Don't even waste your time with an estimate. This company has too many problems and their quotes will be ridiculously higher than the other companys.
 
pam said:
*WARNING*

Avoid West Coast Landcare (aka California Landscape Studios) and owner Justin Fox. Don't let his 3D computer illustrations fool you! This company fails to deliver what Justin promises in these designs. The quality of their work is below standard (workers damaged paver block walkway during installation & concrete sidewalk is discolored), customer service is terrible (once you sign the contract, don't expect Justin to return your calls), poor selection of plant material, foreman unreliable and inexperienced, they will change the approved designs during construction and try to charge you more, and they fail to complete the work within a reasonable time.

Stay away from West Coast Landcare. Don't even waste your time with an estimate. This company has too many problems and their quotes will be ridiculously higher than the other companys.
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Wow, thanks for the warning.
 
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