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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
21
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M&J Prime Builders were wonderful to work with. Very hard working and did a great job. They can do most things and have great trades people. We had a big project - retaining walls, drainage, leveling, pavers, landscaping, lighting etc. I am very happy with how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend them for any big or small project!"
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Welcome Home Landscape & Lawn Care
4.7(
46
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ken and Emily did a complete relandscaping of our property. They made a plan as to what plants would be removed, then removed them, replaced much of the soil, built an irrigation system and installed it, and then filled our yard with the most wonderful plants. We worked with them to figure out what plants would be suitable for our yard, both in aesthetics as well as functionality, and they positioned everything to maximize beauty and plant health. They were very detail oriented. They brought in a fence expert to fix our fences before replacing the soil. The yard was full of way too many decorative rocks, and rather than the easy thing of throwing them out and buying new ones, they cleaned the existing rocks and reused them. The new plants they installed are perfect for us - the new landscape is a dream come true, and I can't wait to see how things look after everything grows in. Ken and Emily were also very friendly and easy to work with. They got along really well with our family. We feel fortunate that they could work with us."
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+5

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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HD Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Hoang has been helping us with retaining wall, concrete floor, turf and sprinkler system. Always happy with his work, fair of price and the speed of work. We will keep hiring him for more projects in the future"
Response time5 hrs
H&H Landscaping
4.8(
16
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Reasonable quote was given by Mr Hien Hoang, H&H Landscaping, on July 2020. Due to budget constraints , I told Hien to schedule the work on October 5, 2020. Concerting work was done in the whole backyard, patio, left side and right side of my house in Pittsburg within 4 days. His crew showed up everyday at 7 am, were very efficient and productive, professional, did not waste time. I took pictures everyday and was impressed with work progress. Concrete pouring was done on 4th day starting at 6am. Quality of work is excellent. And because of his workmanship, reasonable pricing, and professionalism, I am hiring Mr Hien Hoang again for my next project, which is to concrete the front yard, right side, to install retaining wall and add parking scheduled for end of October 2020."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carrillo Landscape
4.1(
44
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed an entire makeover in my front yard after our massive 60 year old Modesto Ash tree was removed due to a split trunk. It just did not look very nice without it, which gave us the opportunity to improve on the landscape. I drew up plans of what I wanted and started contacting landscapers for estimates. I decided on Carrillo Landscape which I am happy I did. Oscar (owner) came out and looked at what I wanted, made some good suggestions to improve on my plans and gave me a very reasonable estimate. They did all demo and removed the many roots left from our tree and graded the property flat again. His crew installed new irrigation and drip system and a new sod lawn. I also had them pour new cement walkways on both sides of the house. He even planted two 15 gallon trees and placed all bender boarder and bark chips. It came out beautiful. It took longer than expected, but they stuck to it and finished the job even through the 100 degree heatwave. Everything was done perfectly to my sketch. They really paid attention to the details and stuck to the estimate. The best part was their workers cleaned up at the end of the day above and beyond what I expected. Very fair and reasonable. Great communication as Qscar answered all my questions promptly during the process and took care of any issues. I would highly recommend Carrillo Landscaping."
Pavers installation
Pavers installation
Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crest Landscape
5.0(
5
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Easily my best experience with construction projects! I have an old house that has some suboptimal drainage system: some gutter downspouts directly pour onto the ground next to the foundation walls, and some downspouts are connected with an underground pipe system that does not drain very well. Josue and his team provided a very thoughtful plan with every detail in the contract, and swiftly finished the whole project in less than 2 weeks. The whole job includes quite some digging to implement 2 underground water pipe systems that navigate all the way to 30ft away from the house, plus additional gutter downspout installation. Besides, Josue assured 100% customer satisfaction: he is super active during the whole process, almost visiting the site himself everyday, and answered every single of my questions"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Santana Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc.
4.5(
12
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Serving Danville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They turned a decades old 75 foot mound of dirt into a beautiful level landscape with two retaining walls. Very skilled and hardworking. Worked 7 days in a row to get the job done and did a really good cleanup at the end. Fair price that observed our requests for the shape of the yard."
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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FAQs for sod installation projects in Danville, CA

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

The Danville, CA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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