Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The landscape designer was knowledgeable and provided creative ideas for our outdoor space. We were thrilled with the end result!"
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Exceeded my expectations!!!! Claif and his crew were very professional, friendly and easy to work with. They did quality work, measuring twice and then a third time, to make sure everything was perfect. They were prompt and worked hard, sometimes more than 10 hours/day. Claif was very quick to respond to my texts and answer any questions I had. I appreciated how Claif would always double check with me when there was a choice or decision to be made. It was obvious that it was important to him that I got exactly what I wanted. I now have the backyard of my dreams, and I owe it all to Claif and his crew. I have posted both before and after photos."
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Mike is a solid guy. Very responsive, knowledgeable, creative, professional, responsive, kind and fair. He got plans for our HOA done very quickly after our first meeting. He has a very flexible and organic process during implementation. Loved having his crew on site - they truly care about the quality of the design, their work and they are each very kind, pleasant and helpful. We wouldn't consider anyone else for additional phases of design and work. We love our backyard and we have happy memories of it going in."
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent work. Very hard working. Easy to talk too. Highly recommend his services"
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Jimmie Taylor helped me create a unique garden enclosure and used his knowledge and creativity to deal with some unusual issues regarding the grade of the property. Work was started and completed on time and on budget. Communications were always clear and professional. I'm very happy with the results and can enthusiastically recommend Jimmie and Champs Handy Worx!"
+5
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"This company is theâ  BEST â  one I have ever used . Very professional , always on time , the owner explains everything he is going to do and doesnâ  t disappoint . Always looks and turns out great . My front and back yard has never looked better and highly recommend REDEEMED LANDSCAPING"
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very well. The men worked very hard in very hot weather. They completed the job a day early. They always left me a text when they took a break or needed to pick up something and they cleaned up their mess. I am very pleased and will use them when I’m ready to work on the side yard."
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They are very professional and they keep our yard looking great year-round. Highly recommended."
+41
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Essential Living was fast, detailed and thorough. The staff was polite and conscientious. The work was excellent. They color matched perfectly!"
+36
Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Yes. Really worked hard over two days to get the job done."
+6
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