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US PACIFICA BUILDERS
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US PACIFICA BUILDERS

Excellent 4.9

(65)

Excellent 4.9

(65)

In high demand
Licensed pro
  • 65 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Diego, CA
  • 65 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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Shari P. says, "I recently had my front yard remodeled by US Pacifica Builders, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The project included new retaining walls, custom planters, river rocks, and a beautifully finished stucco exterior that completely transformed the look of my home. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and stress free. Lio, the project manager, was especially incredible always communicative, on top of every detail, and genuinely invested in making sure I was happy with the work. He made the whole process easy and even enjoyable, which is rare for major home projects. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were top notch. The retaining walls are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, and the layout with river rocks and planters adds the perfect modern, low-maintenance touch to the yard. I've already received several compliments from neighbors! I highly recommend US Pacifica Builders for any exterior remodeling or landscaping projects. Great work, great team, and truly outstanding results!"See more
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Shari P. says, "I recently had my front yard remodeled by US Pacifica Builders, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The project included new retaining walls, custom planters, river rocks, and a beautifully finished stucco exterior that completely transformed the look of my home. From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and stress free. Lio, the project manager, was especially incredible always communicative, on top of every detail, and genuinely invested in making sure I was happy with the work. He made the whole process easy and even enjoyable, which is rare for major home projects. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were top notch. The retaining walls are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, and the layout with river rocks and planters adds the perfect modern, low-maintenance touch to the yard. I've already received several compliments from neighbors! I highly recommend US Pacifica Builders for any exterior remodeling or landscaping projects. Great work, great team, and truly outstanding results!"
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Best Choice Home Remodeling
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Best Choice Home Remodeling

Excellent 4.9

(10)

Excellent 4.9

(10)

Licensed pro
  • Serves San Diego, CA
  • Serves San Diego, CA
Tom Moore says, "The 4-star rating is the average of Best Choice (5 stars) and the sub-contractor (3 stars) which is a generous rating for the sub.Would I recommend Best Choice Yes, but would caution how much you, as the homeowner, should monitor how the work is progressing.It may be a good idea to take notes (on paper) during the walk around. For instance, front door was to be refinished to near new condition. Both French doors and garage doors were not to be painted. French doors were not painted but garage doors were. The garage doors are barely a year old and have a powder coated enamel finish. Will the house paint stick to metal doors as well as the factory paint? (Photo 1) The front door had some hairline cracks, a few scrapes, and three screw holes that needed to be filled and sanded prior to being painted. (Photo 2) The sub applied a little sealer and barely sanded the sealer before the door was painted. Not the most professional job. I also had to ask the sub to seal over the screws that they countersunk into the handrails on the steps outside. (Photo 3) Speaking of the steps, one post was rotted and needed replaced. I asked the sub how much additional it would cost to replace the post? The sub quoted $950, so I replaced it myself for $10.88 (6-foot of treated 4 x 4 and a 50 lb bag of concrete) and an hour worth of my time. (Photo 4) The sub said that he would not spray a coat of paint on my spa even though they painted the spa steps and railing. He did provide enough gray paint for me to paint it myself. (Photos 5&6) Considering the cost of the re-model was $49K, an extra 10 to 15-min to spray the spa, did not seem to me as an unreasonable request.Other objections I had with the sub. I have four bulkhead lights on the patio cover above my spa. Three of the four electrical boxes were broken which required replacement. (Photo 7)Both A/C units outside were covered with a drop cloth. The proper thing to do before painting, but I should have been informed to shut off both A/C units to prevent either unit from starting while covered.The house remodel was started a week ahead of schedule. This might sound like a good thing except that the Quality Control Field Manager (Chris Hafer) was not informed. This may have been an intentional move by the sub because anyone who has had to deal with Quality Control knows how frustrating QC can be. But thats the point. QCs job is to ensure things are done correctly.On July 1 the foreman (Gustavo) called me and asked if it was OK for his workers to work the 4th of July weekend. Here lies the problem. Neither worker spoke English and Gustavo took the weekend off. He is the foreman and should have been supervising.Another problem with the sub was partially my fault. The workers chipped loose stucco off a retaining wall, so I said just go ahead and dump it in my utility trailer. Maybe 30-40 lbs. Turned out to be more like 300-400 lbs. They also decided my trailer was Carte Blanche to dump all waste materials such as rotted lumber, damaged fascia, empty paint cans, and any other scraps that needed disposed of.After Gustavo informed Best Choice that they were done, Chris Hafer (QC Manager) came out for a final inspection. We talked about the finished job and my feelings regarding work performed by the sub. Chris felt that it was the subs responsibility to take my trailer to a waste disposal facility to empty. Chris volunteered to tow the trailer to the dump site himself. Since I felt it was my fault for allowing the sub to use my trailer in the first place, I rode with Chris to help unload.Although I had very little interfacing with Best Choice, it was Chris that swayed me into believing that Best Choice is really striving to be a five-star company. Guess it depends on what sub-contractor is assigned to the job. I do not recommend Gustavo as he is not very professional. The overall work done by the sub-contractor was very good but lacking in areas as noted earlier in this review. (Photos 8-11)"See more
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Tom Moore says, "The 4-star rating is the average of Best Choice (5 stars) and the sub-contractor (3 stars) which is a generous rating for the sub.Would I recommend Best Choice Yes, but would caution how much you, as the homeowner, should monitor how the work is progressing.It may be a good idea to take notes (on paper) during the walk around. For instance, front door was to be refinished to near new condition. Both French doors and garage doors were not to be painted. French doors were not painted but garage doors were. The garage doors are barely a year old and have a powder coated enamel finish. Will the house paint stick to metal doors as well as the factory paint? (Photo 1) The front door had some hairline cracks, a few scrapes, and three screw holes that needed to be filled and sanded prior to being painted. (Photo 2) The sub applied a little sealer and barely sanded the sealer before the door was painted. Not the most professional job. I also had to ask the sub to seal over the screws that they countersunk into the handrails on the steps outside. (Photo 3) Speaking of the steps, one post was rotted and needed replaced. I asked the sub how much additional it would cost to replace the post? The sub quoted $950, so I replaced it myself for $10.88 (6-foot of treated 4 x 4 and a 50 lb bag of concrete) and an hour worth of my time. (Photo 4) The sub said that he would not spray a coat of paint on my spa even though they painted the spa steps and railing. He did provide enough gray paint for me to paint it myself. (Photos 5&6) Considering the cost of the re-model was $49K, an extra 10 to 15-min to spray the spa, did not seem to me as an unreasonable request.Other objections I had with the sub. I have four bulkhead lights on the patio cover above my spa. Three of the four electrical boxes were broken which required replacement. (Photo 7)Both A/C units outside were covered with a drop cloth. The proper thing to do before painting, but I should have been informed to shut off both A/C units to prevent either unit from starting while covered.The house remodel was started a week ahead of schedule. This might sound like a good thing except that the Quality Control Field Manager (Chris Hafer) was not informed. This may have been an intentional move by the sub because anyone who has had to deal with Quality Control knows how frustrating QC can be. But thats the point. QCs job is to ensure things are done correctly.On July 1 the foreman (Gustavo) called me and asked if it was OK for his workers to work the 4th of July weekend. Here lies the problem. Neither worker spoke English and Gustavo took the weekend off. He is the foreman and should have been supervising.Another problem with the sub was partially my fault. The workers chipped loose stucco off a retaining wall, so I said just go ahead and dump it in my utility trailer. Maybe 30-40 lbs. Turned out to be more like 300-400 lbs. They also decided my trailer was Carte Blanche to dump all waste materials such as rotted lumber, damaged fascia, empty paint cans, and any other scraps that needed disposed of.After Gustavo informed Best Choice that they were done, Chris Hafer (QC Manager) came out for a final inspection. We talked about the finished job and my feelings regarding work performed by the sub. Chris felt that it was the subs responsibility to take my trailer to a waste disposal facility to empty. Chris volunteered to tow the trailer to the dump site himself. Since I felt it was my fault for allowing the sub to use my trailer in the first place, I rode with Chris to help unload.Although I had very little interfacing with Best Choice, it was Chris that swayed me into believing that Best Choice is really striving to be a five-star company. Guess it depends on what sub-contractor is assigned to the job. I do not recommend Gustavo as he is not very professional. The overall work done by the sub-contractor was very good but lacking in areas as noted earlier in this review. (Photos 8-11)"

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The cost of landscaping can vary widely based on the type of plants you wish to have, the amount of grading required, the condition of the land before work begins, and other factors. Adding in designer or high-end landscaping, as well as hardscaping such as sidewalks, walls, or patios will add to the cost. To find out how much your landscaping will cost, contact landscapers near you.

A landscaper is worth it if you don't want to invest a significant amount of time and effort into planting, trimming, raking, weeding and performing other operations on your garden or yard. Hiring a landscaper to perform regular maintenance in your yards and complete bigger projects is valuable if you’re looking to sell your house. A professional landscaper can make your house more appealing to potential buyers. 

Some landscapers may perform maintenance duties — remove leaves, mow lawns, trim trees and shrubs, etc. —  but they can also help you bring bigger projects to life. This may include adding a misting system, an outdoor fireplace, water features, artificial turf, a patio and much more.

Start contacting landscapers near you to get free estimates and start planning your project today.

The price of landscaping varies widely due to the range of choices that can be made, but you can expect to pay anywhere from $320 and $20,000 for your landscaping work. The national average cost for a landscaping project is $2,600. 

Factors like the choice of plants, the amount and type of hardscaping, the square footage of your landscaped area, and the region you live in will have a significant effect on your landscaping cost.

You can shop for landscaping rocks from a variety of different sources. The first option is large chain retail stores specializing in home improvement and gardening. Often, landscaping rocks like slate and other slabs arrive on pallets and are sold in bulk, giving you a great deal. Your local landscaping store also carries rocks, and you may even have a stone or quarry seller nearby who can sell you the rocks you need. When in doubt, contact landscaping companies near you to see if they have rocks you can purchase.

Landscaping is the intentional placement and maintenance of living plants on an area of land or in your yard. This can include trees, lawn, flowers, bushes and other plant life and often incorporates mulch and other organic matter. The primary purpose of landscaping is to provide beauty to the house or building it surrounds. 

Many landscaping companies also offer design, architecture and construction services. For example, they can help you design a yard that incorporates a patio, deck, pool, fire pit, lighting, walkways, retaining walls and more.

Landscaping your property can boost the value of your home between 5% and 15%, according to Better Homes & Gardens. They specify that this is the amount of value added when you upgrade the condition of your landscaping from poor to good, though these terms are subjective. 

Landscaping design refers to the art of analyzing an existing landscape, planning how to transform it through flora and fauna design and working with a client to ensure goals are met. Landscape designers may completely transform an outdoor space or make minor modifications to enhance it. They may also call for grading and the construction of hardscaping surfaces like walkways or patios to add to the enjoyment of the space.

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