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All Points Construction, Inc. General & Engineering Contractor

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All Points Construction, Inc. General & Engineering Contractor

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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John L on April 2019

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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John L on April 2019


Black Maple Landscaping Inc

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Black Maple Landscaping Inc

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16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.


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Dooling Landscape Service

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Dooling Landscape Service

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Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Dooling Landscape Service has been proudly serving homes & businesses in Santa Clara County since 1984. We pride ourselves on the tasks that our employees perform. Some of them have been with our company since the very start & their expertise & care shows in everything we do. We install new landscapes, renovate existing landscapes, and do yard cleanups. We also do landscape maintenance on commercial properties. (We do not, however do weekly residential landscape maintenance.) We stand behind our work & your unconditional satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Call Dooling Landscape Service for a yard you can be proud to call your own.

"Tim and his team did an outstanding job on our front yard landscape project and it was truly a pleasure working with them. Tim listened carefully to what we wanted and made some excellent suggestions to improve the design. He was very patient as we selected the plants we wanted to include, and his extensive knowledge of plants and landscape techniques was very helpful. He has a very capable crew and I was favorably impressed by the high quality of the work and their attention to detail. Also, Tim is an excellent communicator and did a great job keeping us updated; we always knew the status of the project and what days and times he and his guys would be at our house. And if he said something would be done, it got done -- great follow through. We couldnâ t be happier with our new landscaping! To anyone looking for top quality landscaping at a very reasonable price, I would highly recommend Dooling Landscape Service."

Dan C on February 2021

Dooling Landscape Service has been proudly serving homes & businesses in Santa Clara County since 1984. We pride ourselves on the tasks that our employees perform. Some of them have been with our company since the very start & their expertise & care shows in everything we do. We install new landscapes, renovate existing landscapes, and do yard cleanups. We also do landscape maintenance on commercial properties. (We do not, however do weekly residential landscape maintenance.) We stand behind our work & your unconditional satisfaction is our ultimate goal. Call Dooling Landscape Service for a yard you can be proud to call your own.

"Tim and his team did an outstanding job on our front yard landscape project and it was truly a pleasure working with them. Tim listened carefully to what we wanted and made some excellent suggestions to improve the design. He was very patient as we selected the plants we wanted to include, and his extensive knowledge of plants and landscape techniques was very helpful. He has a very capable crew and I was favorably impressed by the high quality of the work and their attention to detail. Also, Tim is an excellent communicator and did a great job keeping us updated; we always knew the status of the project and what days and times he and his guys would be at our house. And if he said something would be done, it got done -- great follow through. We couldnâ t be happier with our new landscaping! To anyone looking for top quality landscaping at a very reasonable price, I would highly recommend Dooling Landscape Service."

Dan C on February 2021


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Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes Santa Clara

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Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes Santa Clara

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
255 local quotes requested

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.

"Absolutely amazing transformation of my yard. My townhouse has a really small backyard but Tyler and his team transformed it from an overgrown mess into a clean and tidy space that I can actually enjoy now. The work was quick, no mess afterwards just a beautiful yard! Thank you!"

Lori B on September 2025

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.

"Absolutely amazing transformation of my yard. My townhouse has a really small backyard but Tyler and his team transformed it from an overgrown mess into a clean and tidy space that I can actually enjoy now. The work was quick, no mess afterwards just a beautiful yard! Thank you!"

Lori B on September 2025


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Landscape Solutions

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Landscape Solutions

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
155 local quotes requested

Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Cal-poly trained landscape architecture designers. Free design consultations. Free written estimates and proposals. All sized projects. Sprinkler and other landscape repairs. New sod lawns. Hand selected guaranteed nursery stock planting, drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards and online payment apps. State of California licensed landscape contractor (C-27) since 1993 (CSLB #682755). Quality-Value-Service "Great landscaping designed to budget!" "The art and science of great landscaping!" Composite and wood decking. Arbors and pergolas. Drought friendly landscaping, Automatic drip and spray irrigation systems. Irrigation timer clocks/controllers. Redwood and composite decking. Interlocking pavers. Retainer walls. Concrete. L.E.D. low volt landscape lighting. Drainage. Flagstone. Brickwork. Outdoor kitchens. Firepits. Gravel. Mulch. Tile. Water features. Boulders, River rock. Pool decks. Pool Removal. Pergolas. Arbors Irrigation and landscape lighting repairs, fences and gates. ...and more! ask about our new "Express Build" "Complete landscaping in record time!"

"Quick to respond, gave a quote on the spot and started work after Providing proper documentation in order to perform the job. I explained what I wanted and he delivered exactly that. Amazing job! Definitely recommend him for future work."

Danielle Z on May 2025

Landscape design and installation. All phases (softscape/hardscape). Owner operated. Multi -year Angie's List Super Service Award winner. Cal-poly trained landscape architecture designers. Free design consultations. Free written estimates and proposals. All sized projects. Sprinkler and other landscape repairs. New sod lawns. Hand selected guaranteed nursery stock planting, drought tolerant landscaping, synthetic turf. Serving the entire Silicon Valley. Fast turn-around. Friendly service. Fully insured. Accepting all major credit cards and online payment apps. State of California licensed landscape contractor (C-27) since 1993 (CSLB #682755). Quality-Value-Service "Great landscaping designed to budget!" "The art and science of great landscaping!" Composite and wood decking. Arbors and pergolas. Drought friendly landscaping, Automatic drip and spray irrigation systems. Irrigation timer clocks/controllers. Redwood and composite decking. Interlocking pavers. Retainer walls. Concrete. L.E.D. low volt landscape lighting. Drainage. Flagstone. Brickwork. Outdoor kitchens. Firepits. Gravel. Mulch. Tile. Water features. Boulders, River rock. Pool decks. Pool Removal. Pergolas. Arbors Irrigation and landscape lighting repairs, fences and gates. ...and more! ask about our new "Express Build" "Complete landscaping in record time!"

"Quick to respond, gave a quote on the spot and started work after Providing proper documentation in order to perform the job. I explained what I wanted and he delivered exactly that. Amazing job! Definitely recommend him for future work."

Danielle Z on May 2025


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RIssakhani

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RIssakhani

4.86(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

At RIssakhani we are committed to providing the highest quality in workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of Commercial and Residential landscape construction with an emphasis in General Engineering. Our outstanding results and communication with our clients paves our path to success. We look forward to working with you!

"Robert and MeDíko are a great team to work with. They listened carefully to what we envisioned while discussing the pros and cons of preserving our yard’s favorite mature trees and bushes. The project was completed well ahead of our expectations. Both the rocks and each plant were chosen with care. Upon delivery of the materials for the yard, it was obvious that each individual rock and plant was carefully selected for its shape, size, and appearance. I understood that three nurseries were visited in search of the right plants for our design. Once the project was started, the crew worked efficiently and neatly. Both Robert and Mediko were available on site managing the work or were checking in with us to answer any concerns or questions. Basically they held our hands during the whole job from start to finish, We are thrilled with the landscape job. The Issakhanis provided the best professional customer service possible."

sharon s on March 2025

At RIssakhani we are committed to providing the highest quality in workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of Commercial and Residential landscape construction with an emphasis in General Engineering. Our outstanding results and communication with our clients paves our path to success. We look forward to working with you!

"Robert and MeDíko are a great team to work with. They listened carefully to what we envisioned while discussing the pros and cons of preserving our yard’s favorite mature trees and bushes. The project was completed well ahead of our expectations. Both the rocks and each plant were chosen with care. Upon delivery of the materials for the yard, it was obvious that each individual rock and plant was carefully selected for its shape, size, and appearance. I understood that three nurseries were visited in search of the right plants for our design. Once the project was started, the crew worked efficiently and neatly. Both Robert and Mediko were available on site managing the work or were checking in with us to answer any concerns or questions. Basically they held our hands during the whole job from start to finish, We are thrilled with the landscape job. The Issakhanis provided the best professional customer service possible."

sharon s on March 2025


Jesse's Landscaping

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Jesse's Landscaping

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 local quotes requested

Experienced lawn, tree, rock and cement man (The South Bay) **** Specializing In **** Lawns - seed or sod - new or revive Fences - wood, metal, plastic - new or REPAIR - did the storm blow down your fence? I can fix it! Trees - plant, trim, remove Irrigation systems - new or repair - waterfalls, ponds, sprinklers, drip systems Land Clearing - Roto-tilliing, weeding, fire safety hazzards, dirt preparation and cleaning Mason work - cement, rocks, brickwork, tile Retaining walls - brick, cement, railroad ties, logs Decks, Pergolas, Sheds and other outdoor wood buildings *** Ask about drought/water friendly landscape and grass painting options. *** And much more - just ask. **** FREE Estimates **** Jesse's Landscape 408 561-2590 Thank you grass, trees, sod, concrete, stepping stones, maintenance, pipes, trees, handyman, fence repair, gate repair

"Jesse Landscaping did a fantastic job. I would, definitely recommend him to my family and friends."

Rosie J on May 2025

Experienced lawn, tree, rock and cement man (The South Bay) **** Specializing In **** Lawns - seed or sod - new or revive Fences - wood, metal, plastic - new or REPAIR - did the storm blow down your fence? I can fix it! Trees - plant, trim, remove Irrigation systems - new or repair - waterfalls, ponds, sprinklers, drip systems Land Clearing - Roto-tilliing, weeding, fire safety hazzards, dirt preparation and cleaning Mason work - cement, rocks, brickwork, tile Retaining walls - brick, cement, railroad ties, logs Decks, Pergolas, Sheds and other outdoor wood buildings *** Ask about drought/water friendly landscape and grass painting options. *** And much more - just ask. **** FREE Estimates **** Jesse's Landscape 408 561-2590 Thank you grass, trees, sod, concrete, stepping stones, maintenance, pipes, trees, handyman, fence repair, gate repair

"Jesse Landscaping did a fantastic job. I would, definitely recommend him to my family and friends."

Rosie J on May 2025


"The work done looks fabulous! Customer service was excellent; they delivered what they promised, they finished on time and they were very nice."

Carla O on July 2025

Enjoy a beautiful looking yard with our professional services that everyone will admire! We do it all, from Paver, synthetic lawn, fencing, irrigation, concrete, lighting, maintenance, and so much more!

"The work done looks fabulous! Customer service was excellent; they delivered what they promised, they finished on time and they were very nice."

Carla O on July 2025


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Geico Builders

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Geico Builders

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
424 local quotes requested

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently hired Geico Builders for a full home remodel, and the entire experience was fantastic. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and everyone who came into our home was friendly and respectful. They kept us updated throughout the project and made sure we felt comfortable with every step. What impressed me most was how clean they left the house each day no mess, no clutter. The final result turned out even better than we imagined. Truly a professional crew."

Sara W on November 2025

Geico Builders specializes in meeting your expectations before, during, and after the project is complete. Our most upstanding quality is our accountability--you can expect us to own the work we complete for your home. Of course, we know accountability means nothing without proof, which is why we are happy to offer a 2-year workmanship warranty to all of our clients. This is a rare quality for this industry, but we wanted to prove to you that we stand by our craftsmanship through our home remodeling construction services. Every Crew at Geico Builders has been professionally trained and will treat your home with integrity and respect.

"We recently hired Geico Builders for a full home remodel, and the entire experience was fantastic. Their team worked quickly without cutting corners, and everyone who came into our home was friendly and respectful. They kept us updated throughout the project and made sure we felt comfortable with every step. What impressed me most was how clean they left the house each day no mess, no clutter. The final result turned out even better than we imagined. Truly a professional crew."

Sara W on November 2025


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Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.

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Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.

5.00(
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Super Service Award
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Maplewood, customer satisfaction drives everything we do. From detailed landscape designs to expert installations and reliable maintenance, we deliver quality work at a fair price — with no surprises. We specialize in turf, pavers, irrigation, and full landscape builds across the Central Coast. What makes us different? We take on one project at a time, so you get our full focus, clear communication, and results we’re proud to stand behind.

"I had an outdoor kitchen project that left incomplete by the last contractor. Maplewood Landscaping came in, fixed the pavers with the right slope, resealed everything, and really turned the whole project around. It finally looks and works the way it was supposed to. I am genuinely thankful for the work they did."

Fabiola V on August 2025

At Maplewood, customer satisfaction drives everything we do. From detailed landscape designs to expert installations and reliable maintenance, we deliver quality work at a fair price — with no surprises. We specialize in turf, pavers, irrigation, and full landscape builds across the Central Coast. What makes us different? We take on one project at a time, so you get our full focus, clear communication, and results we’re proud to stand behind.

"I had an outdoor kitchen project that left incomplete by the last contractor. Maplewood Landscaping came in, fixed the pavers with the right slope, resealed everything, and really turned the whole project around. It finally looks and works the way it was supposed to. I am genuinely thankful for the work they did."

Fabiola V on August 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

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