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Top Choice Remodeling

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Top Choice Remodeling

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556 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Top Choice Remodeling delivers expert outdoor transformations and high-impact bathroom remodels throughout San Diego. We specialize in pavers, turf, decks, patios, concrete, retaining walls, patio covers, outdoor kitchens, and 3-day bathroom renovations—designed for homeowners who want stunning results without delays or headaches. Our experienced team brings white-glove service, detailed craftsmanship, and project transparency every step of the way. We listen closely to your vision, budget, and timeline to create a personalized experience that exceeds expectations. Whether you're upgrading your outdoor space or refreshing your bathroom, we bring reliability, design expertise, and quality construction together—on time and on budget. Contact Top Choice Remodeling today to schedule your free in-home consultation and bring your dream project to life.

Top Choice Remodeling delivers expert outdoor transformations and high-impact bathroom remodels throughout San Diego. We specialize in pavers, turf, decks, patios, concrete, retaining walls, patio covers, outdoor kitchens, and 3-day bathroom renovations—designed for homeowners who want stunning results without delays or headaches. Our experienced team brings white-glove service, detailed craftsmanship, and project transparency every step of the way. We listen closely to your vision, budget, and timeline to create a personalized experience that exceeds expectations. Whether you're upgrading your outdoor space or refreshing your bathroom, we bring reliability, design expertise, and quality construction together—on time and on budget. Contact Top Choice Remodeling today to schedule your free in-home consultation and bring your dream project to life.

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HavenHub Home Services

3 Corporate Plaza Dr
4.82(
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HavenHub Home Services

3 Corporate Plaza Dr
4.82(
44
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
5045 local quotes requested

At HavenHub, we're more than just a home service company – we're your trusted partner in creating havens of comfort and joy. Specializing in several verticals such as Landscaping, Landscape Architecture or Design, Masonry/Concrete and much more, we bring expertise and dedication to every project we undertake. What sets us apart is our commitment to putting our customers first. From the moment you engage us, you'll receive world-class service where your needs drive the project. We don't just build landscapes; we build relationships founded on trust and meticulous execution. At HavenHub, your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities, and we're honored to be a part of your home journey. Welcome to the HavenHub family, where your home is our passion.

"I spoke with Patrick who agreed to come for an estimate on September 8th. At 8:30am no call no show, I sent him a text regarding this no call no show and I did not receive a response."

Victoria P on September 2025

At HavenHub, we're more than just a home service company – we're your trusted partner in creating havens of comfort and joy. Specializing in several verticals such as Landscaping, Landscape Architecture or Design, Masonry/Concrete and much more, we bring expertise and dedication to every project we undertake. What sets us apart is our commitment to putting our customers first. From the moment you engage us, you'll receive world-class service where your needs drive the project. We don't just build landscapes; we build relationships founded on trust and meticulous execution. At HavenHub, your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities, and we're honored to be a part of your home journey. Welcome to the HavenHub family, where your home is our passion.

"I spoke with Patrick who agreed to come for an estimate on September 8th. At 8:30am no call no show, I sent him a text regarding this no call no show and I did not receive a response."

Victoria P on September 2025

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Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes

282 Garfield Ave
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Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes

282 Garfield Ave
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1083 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Rock N Block Landscape takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality regardless of how large or small the job.

Rock N Block Landscape takes great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality regardless of how large or small the job.

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Fresh New Fruit Landscaping

4451 41st St
4.76(
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Fresh New Fruit Landscaping

4451 41st St
4.76(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
494 local quotes requested

Fresh New Fruit specializes in food landscaping in San Diego. We install irrigation, teach harvesting and more. Weed abatement, water conservation, and local plants that use low water are all priorities. We do everything at a flat, fair rate and maintain the highest standards in the industry. http://www.freshnewfruit.com

"Jeremy is knowledgeable about plants but lacks integrity. He boasts knowledge about irrigation but continued to not fix any of the problems with my irrigation and added on more to the cost to troubleshoot until I was forced to reach out to someone who did know what they were doing who fixed the problem immediately while also noting that he hooked up the irrigation incorrectly. This cost me more money and I collected video proof of this which I sent to Jeremy who refused to acknowledge my email. Save yourself money and hassle."

Lovepreet K on August 2024

Fresh New Fruit specializes in food landscaping in San Diego. We install irrigation, teach harvesting and more. Weed abatement, water conservation, and local plants that use low water are all priorities. We do everything at a flat, fair rate and maintain the highest standards in the industry. http://www.freshnewfruit.com

"Jeremy is knowledgeable about plants but lacks integrity. He boasts knowledge about irrigation but continued to not fix any of the problems with my irrigation and added on more to the cost to troubleshoot until I was forced to reach out to someone who did know what they were doing who fixed the problem immediately while also noting that he hooked up the irrigation incorrectly. This cost me more money and I collected video proof of this which I sent to Jeremy who refused to acknowledge my email. Save yourself money and hassle."

Lovepreet K on August 2024

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Cali Turf

Based In
5.00(
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Cali Turf

Based In
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Cali Turf has been in businesses since 2015. We specialize in synthetic turf. We work directly with supplier. To ensure competitive prices for install. We are passionate and detailed orientated company. Our crew excels in turf and putting greens.

"Amazing, very happy with the final product. Emilio was very nice, informative, and communicative. Eddie was friendly, professional, and did great work. I used to hate looking at my side yard, and now I love it!! Thank you!"

Amanda P on January 2025

Cali Turf has been in businesses since 2015. We specialize in synthetic turf. We work directly with supplier. To ensure competitive prices for install. We are passionate and detailed orientated company. Our crew excels in turf and putting greens.

"Amazing, very happy with the final product. Emilio was very nice, informative, and communicative. Eddie was friendly, professional, and did great work. I used to hate looking at my side yard, and now I love it!! Thank you!"

Amanda P on January 2025

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J and S Plant Care LLC

7343 Ronson Rd
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J and S Plant Care LLC

7343 Ronson Rd
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341 local quotes requested
39 years of experience

We are a Landscape Contracting firm. We provide all landscape installation services. We have been in business since 1985. Our staff are long term employees dedicated to providing quality services. We prefer working with existing plans but can design/install as well. We are a one stop shop for your landscape needs.

We are a Landscape Contracting firm. We provide all landscape installation services. We have been in business since 1985. Our staff are long term employees dedicated to providing quality services. We prefer working with existing plans but can design/install as well. We are a one stop shop for your landscape needs.

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Halls Concrete

14830 Olde Hwy 80
4.89(
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Halls Concrete

14830 Olde Hwy 80
4.89(
36
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
243 local quotes requested

We specialize in concrete services, pouring, driveways, walk ways, stamped patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Evan and his team were great. They showed up on time and were very careful with the work and my property. A couple of examples were he had the concrete truck drivers survey the access before attempting to bring their truck. I live on the side of a steep hill so this was important to confirm. Also, Evan was the only bidder that brought up drainage and how best to manage it. Changes to my original plan were discussed and we both agreed on the additional cost of what I wanted before any work was done. I learned a lot from the experience and believe I got what I really needed, not just what I had originally thought. Evan’s experience and ability to communicate were key to getting a great project. I highly recommend this company."

Bruce R on October 2025

We specialize in concrete services, pouring, driveways, walk ways, stamped patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Evan and his team were great. They showed up on time and were very careful with the work and my property. A couple of examples were he had the concrete truck drivers survey the access before attempting to bring their truck. I live on the side of a steep hill so this was important to confirm. Also, Evan was the only bidder that brought up drainage and how best to manage it. Changes to my original plan were discussed and we both agreed on the additional cost of what I wanted before any work was done. I learned a lot from the experience and believe I got what I really needed, not just what I had originally thought. Evan’s experience and ability to communicate were key to getting a great project. I highly recommend this company."

Bruce R on October 2025

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M Cooper Concrete Inc

641 Guava Avenue
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M Cooper Concrete Inc

641 Guava Avenue
4.63(
8
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Customers say: Terrific value
397 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

One phone call to M Cooper Design & Construction will cover all your concrete and landscape needs. From the start to the completion of your project you will be involved! Let M Cooper Design & Construction bring your hardscape dreams to reality. A family owned company who knows how to take care of your family’s property. With multiple licenses, including concrete C8 #1057388, Landscape C27 and General B #1023238 M Cooper Design & Construction has you covered. An M Cooper Concrete Inc company.

"Was to be an extensive concrete ramp & steps with brick inlay and bordered by brick retaining walls. Very professional start with large competent crew, heavy machinery. Concrete was poured & paid for 7/19/24 with restart planned in 4+ days. Then nothing. 8/2 "Truck problems". 8/6 still no cleanup, no progress or plan forward. Front walkway/door inaccessible. 8/10 prelim notice from unpaid concrete supplier. Contractor finally shows up again - bricklayer quit, can't find another or a subcontractor. 9/6 release from concrete supplier and an employee sent to do some cleanup. Agree to close out contract for $16,000 paid with no retaining walls, slots in ramps for inlay brick still needing grinding to proper depth, no banister on steps, major cleanup undone."

Victor M on October 2024

One phone call to M Cooper Design & Construction will cover all your concrete and landscape needs. From the start to the completion of your project you will be involved! Let M Cooper Design & Construction bring your hardscape dreams to reality. A family owned company who knows how to take care of your family’s property. With multiple licenses, including concrete C8 #1057388, Landscape C27 and General B #1023238 M Cooper Design & Construction has you covered. An M Cooper Concrete Inc company.

"Was to be an extensive concrete ramp & steps with brick inlay and bordered by brick retaining walls. Very professional start with large competent crew, heavy machinery. Concrete was poured & paid for 7/19/24 with restart planned in 4+ days. Then nothing. 8/2 "Truck problems". 8/6 still no cleanup, no progress or plan forward. Front walkway/door inaccessible. 8/10 prelim notice from unpaid concrete supplier. Contractor finally shows up again - bricklayer quit, can't find another or a subcontractor. 9/6 release from concrete supplier and an employee sent to do some cleanup. Agree to close out contract for $16,000 paid with no retaining walls, slots in ramps for inlay brick still needing grinding to proper depth, no banister on steps, major cleanup undone."

Victor M on October 2024

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Omega Turf Artificial Grass

PO Box 191029
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Omega Turf Artificial Grass

PO Box 191029
4.82(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
432 local quotes requested

With well over a decade of experience our family owned company puts the service back in customer service. We are licensed, bonded, insured and carry workman's compensation for your protection. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and deliver the yard of your dreams.

"The job was discounted for a previous job. Work was completed as planned. Work was top notch. Workers were friendly,hard working and responsive. Chris, the owner, came to check on the job. Cleanup was good daily. I am very pleased with the results. No more watering and lawn mowing. Yea!"

Kenneth K on June 2018

With well over a decade of experience our family owned company puts the service back in customer service. We are licensed, bonded, insured and carry workman's compensation for your protection. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and deliver the yard of your dreams.

"The job was discounted for a previous job. Work was completed as planned. Work was top notch. Workers were friendly,hard working and responsive. Chris, the owner, came to check on the job. Cleanup was good daily. I am very pleased with the results. No more watering and lawn mowing. Yea!"

Kenneth K on June 2018

SD's Finest Landscaping

13335 Caminito Ciera
4.78(
18
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SD's Finest Landscaping

13335 Caminito Ciera
4.78(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
915 local quotes requested

SD’s Finest Landscaping llc is a full service landscaping company. We specialize in lawn care and maintenance. Full service tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, complete yard clean up and design, irrigation problems, mulching, planting, and haul aways.

"Chad is a great guy, very well versed in his craft, very honest, and absolutely wonderful to work with. We will be using him in the future, and will definitely recommend him to others."

Jakob O on August 2025

SD’s Finest Landscaping llc is a full service landscaping company. We specialize in lawn care and maintenance. Full service tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, complete yard clean up and design, irrigation problems, mulching, planting, and haul aways.

"Chad is a great guy, very well versed in his craft, very honest, and absolutely wonderful to work with. We will be using him in the future, and will definitely recommend him to others."

Jakob O on August 2025

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Lakeside, CA

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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