Reviews of local pros in Poway, California

Highly recommend California Smartscape! We are upgrading our entire exterior, landscaping included, and unfortunately was having a bad run of contractors. A coworker recommended we reach out to Cal Smartscape and I AM SO HAPPY WE DID. Andrew's designs are fantastic and he really works with you to come up with the best plan for your yard and budget. He knows his stuff and is so fun to work with. Leo and the installation crew are professional, produce high quality work, and keep a timeline that is unreal. Every morning my daughter would be so excited to go outside and say hello to the team. The end result is perfect and couldn't have done it without the team. Thank you Andrew, Leo, and everyone at California Smartscape. Cant wait to do the next project together!

We had a great experience working with California Smartscape! Our project was challenging and we had to walk away from more than one proposals. California Smartscape cracked the code with an amazing design that transformed our front and backyard landscapes. Materials and plant decisions were supported by solid recommendations based on our personal style The project was well managed and we could not be happier with the end result.

We hired California Smartscape to completely renovate our front and backyard, a project of about 8,000 square feet, in two phases over the span of about 16 months in 2021 and 2022.
When we first contacted CA Smartscape, we were immediately impressed with how quickly they responded and came out to walk through the property, talk about design ideas, and an estimate. Jesse created a beautiful design that completely transformed our yard, better than we ever imagined. As with any large project, it took a few months before they had a crew available to begin. Once they began, I was clear about a very firm deadline to complete the first phase of our backyard, which they were very vigilant to honor.
Leo managed both phases of our project and was very easy to communicate with via phone, text, or meeting in person. Krissy was a fantastic point of contact and so knowledgeable about the many different materials, plants, and other design elements and really helped me refine my vision for our project. Her input and understanding of my personal style and preferences made everything go so much more smoothly and also made the design that much more beautiful. Crystal in the office was also very professional and helpful.
Leo, Jesse, and Krissy communicated very well with each other to make sure all aspects of the project were covered and didn’t fall through the cracks.
We highly recommend California Smartscape to anyone who is looking to do outdoor renovation. We are so grateful that we hired them to transform our outdoor spaces into a dream!

CalSmartScape made my and my husband's lives easy - people showed up when they were supposed to; were friendly, hardworking, and conscientious in their work and in how they treated our property; and the team thought through the gazillion steps involved in transforming our plain landscaping into something breathtakingly beautiful without causing us stress. There were surprises here and there as is always the case with construction, but importantly, the team worked with us and took care of us. CalSmartScap is a well-oiled machine! If you need peace of mind for your project, they are the way to go.

Incredible experience with California Smartscape. Delivered my family an incredible backyard on time and the price we agreed on. From owner Johnathan, to designer Andrew, and my favorite person, job site lead Leo, it was just a terrific experience. Even after job was completed, there was a couple little things and Leo had his team out there immediately. Class acts and would highly recommend them. Special thanks again to Leo who is amazing at his job, communicates well with home owners, so smart with anything related to job and never misses a beat. His team was nice, polite, and no hardworking. A great experience

We did a full backyard and frontyard remodel with California Smartscape, which included full demo of our pool, and all the hardscaping and landscaping. They were amazing to work with from the first minute to the last. Every aspect of the project went smoothly, from the design, to the execution. In addition, the project was completed 2 months ahead of our target date. We cannot recommend them highly enough!

We are very pleased with the job done by California Smartscape! The design process was thorough and effective. Once the project started the people on site were friendly and careful, cleaning up at the end of each day. Once started, the team arrived every day without fail until the job was complete. We recommend California Smartscape without reservation.

These guys are amazing. Andrew designs and sets up the vision, Leo executes it to perfection and Krissy fills the yard with beautiful and vibrant plants. So responsive and quick to respond to all questions and concerns. Completely redid our backyard and transformed it from an archaic disaster to a wonderful space for family and friends.

California Smartscape replaced our aging concrete patio, the concrete around the pool and added a sidewalk with beautiful tinted concrete. They contoured the patio to improve drainage.
Our aged pool plaster was resurfaced with a pebble that makes the water a beautiful color. We chose new tile and coping. The steps were enlarged at Leo, our project manager’s, suggestion for ease in entry and a place to hang out. Especially for our grandchildren. An automatic pool filler was added, which we love. Our existing planters were filled with luscious plants. Lighting and a drip system finished it off.

Everyone we worked with was professional, cheerful, easy to talk with, readily available, on time.
From the designers: Andrew & Krissy, John, to Leo our project manager, all of Leo’s specialized teams.

We highly recommend them for your project.

Sincerely,
Karin and Craig

We couldn’t be happier with our new yard!  From start to finish, the CA Smartscape team (led by Andrew, Leo, and Krissy) was professional, responsive, and truly cared about getting every detail right. They transformed our space into something far beyond what we imagined — the pool, hot tub, and landscaping all came together beautifully and on schedule.  We were actually so happy with the back and side yards that we added scope to renovate the front as well.  The plant selection was outstanding, and the incorporated lighting makes it feel so lux.

Communication throughout the project was excellent; they kept us informed at every stage and were quick to address any questions or adjustments. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail are top-notch — you can tell they take pride in their work.

Our family now spends nearly every evening outside (and we entertain a lot) and it feels like we have our own private resort. We would absolutely recommend CA Smartscape to anyone looking to create an incredible outdoor space.

Would give 6 stars if I could. From start to finish, we could not be happier with California Smartscape. Andrew carefully studied our lot, listened to our wants/needs and planned the landscape of our dreams, all the while considering our budget. Project manager, Leo, executed masterfully and thoughtfully suggested additions to the plans that were beneficial to the layout - we could always count on him. Krissy has incredible knowledge and worked so hard to provide us with just the right plants. Our yard is so aesthetically pleasing - I smile every day when I go outside. Reuben and crew were extremely dependable, timely, courteous, and hard working. The job was finished on time - amazing. And, finally, Crystal was a pleasure to work with and kept the business end well organized. Would highly recommend to anyone.

What an amazing experience. Start to finish the staff at California Smartscape were professional, responsive, respectful and worked extremely hard to get our backyard project completed on time. We had an old wood deck, and a patio cover - now we have our oasis. I cannot state more emphatically how much we recommend their services. Positive experiences throughout, from office staff with coordination of work and payments to the foreman and magicians who transformed our backyard to our exact specifications. Thank you California Smartscape!

We had a great experience with California Smarscape from initial design to project completion. We have a small backyard and our main goal was to maximise the space, make it look modern and baby friendly. We shopped around but Andrew and his team provided the most unique design that no one else thought of which really opened up the space and made the yard feel much bigger and most importantly the proposal was within our budget. Everyone we worked with was very knowledgable and knew their side of business very well. Picking out material was the hardest part and the team walked us through all pros/cons of products and costs associated with it and not once tried to upsell. They were easy to work with and final project came basically on budget. Our project manager, Leo, was always available for questions and very responsive. All workers that took part in demo and remodel were great - professional, very considerate of our property, knowledgable, showed up on time and cleaned up all trash/debris upon leaving the site each day. We had a slight hiccup in timing primarily due to material being on back order but otherwise it all came together very nicely and we are very pleased with the final result. Our backyard is so much more functional, modern & beautiful, and our toddler loves running around and playing outside. Definitely recommend California Smartscape for anyone looking to remodel.

We highly recommend California SmartScapes! Andrew, Krissy, and all the team helped us navigate a highly complex backyard project that consisted of hard scape and landscape to meet our pool installation and waterfall wall requirements. We had lots of needs: Japanese garden with a fountain, turf, concrete, and lots of landscaping! They were attentive to details, made sure that the work was quality, and stood behind their work, even after installation. We enjoyed working with them and got a lot of insight from their expertise and experience. We would love to work with them again for our next project!

We are in love with our backyard! Working with cal smartscape and team was so easy and they were extremely responsive. They were great about updating us with any changes and Leo (Project Manager) and his team were great and a joy to work with. Krissy did such a good job helping me pick out plants that are easy to maintain and support my love of hummingbirds. Thanks again team! Everyone loves hanging out in our backyard!

We couldn’t be happier with the work California Smartscape did on our landscaping project. Our home sits on a complicated, multilevel foundation and every other contractor declined the project due to its complexity.  Andrew and the Smartscape team embraced the challenge and delivered an outstanding design that incorporated all our needs.

The project included a full pool remodel (replacing crumbling 70s brick), new concrete, a safe and modern upper deck off the second story, a refreshed entryway, and a new outdoor living area to replace an unsightly and unusable wooden deck. Andrew’s 3D model helped us visualize the final product and he worked with us to incorporate slight tweaks in the design based on our knowledge of the space.

Smartscape also phased the work so we could prioritize the pool and upper deck first. Leo, our project manager, was incredibly responsive and kept us involved in every decision. The finished pool is stunning with dazzling PebbleTec, modern coping and tiles, and our old jacuzzi was transformed into a luxurious jetted spa with smart lighting. The sleek, modern decking materials not only look amazing but give us peace of mind with everything up to code.

The biggest transformation was replacing the outer wooden deck with a retaining wall and turf, creating a large fenced-in play area for our kids—something we never had before. Now we have space to kick a ball and have outdoor family movie nights.

We started this project trepidatious, knowing that most contractors go over timelines and over-budget, but Smartscape completed everything in just a few months, with expert craftsmanship and within budget. Truly a five-star experience!

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We had a full backyard project with hardscape, landscape, BBQ island and pergola, and pool and spa. We also had a general contractor to build a 450 sq ft ADU. Leo was our “quarterback” for the project and moved the project along as quickly as possible. He made it seamless for us, the owners, and communicated well throughout the whole project. Our yard is beautiful thanks to Andrew, Leo and Krissy. I would definitely recommend CA Smartscapes for your project.

We were subcontracted by this company. After the work was complete the owner calls trying to get a discounted price. He was very threatening, aggressive, rude and very unprofessional. They told us the Scope of work that was needed and when completed they said we misunderstood to try and get the price reduced. Totally deceiving. Being an owner you would expect him to carry himself in a professional manner , but not this company owner. Very poor character.

Great company with high end finishes. I was really impressed with the customer service end of this business and how friendly they were. Not to mention they understand not cutting corners and putting a first class product on the table. i recommend them for any remodeling or larger construction contract you may have.

Super easy to talk to and very helpful. Solved a problem really quick.

Had circuit breaker issue and Ryan came out the next day and got it running quickly and professionally. We also were impressed with the billing and the equipment used for the repair. He consulted me on a back up battery system for my Solar and or a generator set up for emergencies. Good job All Phase Electric