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Avatar for Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes Santa Clara
Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes Santa Clara
2100 S Bascom Ave Ste 1 #524
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Rock N Block - Turf N Hardscapes Santa Clara
2100 S Bascom Ave Ste 1 #524
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
110 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.

"They did a great job from start to finish."

albert m on December 2023

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.

"They did a great job from start to finish."

albert m on December 2023


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Landscape Solutions
15530 Benedict Lane
4.34(
105
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Landscape Solutions
15530 Benedict Lane
4.34(
105
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
889 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

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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Lakota Design Group
5576 Cooney Place
5.00(
1
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Lakota Design Group
5576 Cooney Place
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
222 local quotes requested

Hi, my name is Larry Murphy, and I'm the owner of Lakota Design Group. We've been designing and installing custom landscape projects in the Bay Area for the past 50 years. During those years we've designed and built everything you can imagine and completed over 5,000 projects. We've also worked for some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley, including executives from Apple, Yahoo & the San Francisco 49ers. From both design & construction viewpoints, we know what works and what doesn't, what looks good & what doesn't. We'll work with you using our custom 3d design process to create your dream landscape design. Then, using your new landscape design, we'll get bids for you from our list of vetted contractors. If you then choose to use one of our contractors for your installation, your design is free since our contractors pay us for it. They also pay us to manage your project, so you don't have to. You can check us out at https://www.lakotadesigngroup.com. We'd love to work with you!

"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."

jan f on September 2024

Hi, my name is Larry Murphy, and I'm the owner of Lakota Design Group. We've been designing and installing custom landscape projects in the Bay Area for the past 50 years. During those years we've designed and built everything you can imagine and completed over 5,000 projects. We've also worked for some of the most influential people in Silicon Valley, including executives from Apple, Yahoo & the San Francisco 49ers. From both design & construction viewpoints, we know what works and what doesn't, what looks good & what doesn't. We'll work with you using our custom 3d design process to create your dream landscape design. Then, using your new landscape design, we'll get bids for you from our list of vetted contractors. If you then choose to use one of our contractors for your installation, your design is free since our contractors pay us for it. They also pay us to manage your project, so you don't have to. You can check us out at https://www.lakotadesigngroup.com. We'd love to work with you!

"Punctual. Informative. Friendly. Good work, excellent completion. Pleasing sight."

jan f on September 2024


3rd Generation Building and Design
P.O. Box 2849
5.00(
13
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3rd Generation Building and Design
P.O. Box 2849
5.00(
13
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent. The schedule was efficient and all the work was top quality. We would hire 3rd Generation Building again."

Martha W on January 2025

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 our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent. The schedule was efficient and all the work was top quality. We would hire 3rd Generation Building again."

Martha W on January 2025


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Paradise Garden and Landscape, Inc.
14965 Sycamore Avenue
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Paradise Garden and Landscape, Inc.
14965 Sycamore Avenue
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
697 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Paradise Gardens specializes in transforming your outdoor space into fun new places for family, relaxing, entertaining & anything else that can be imagined. We can help you develop an idea into a plan or we can develop some ideas that we can build on together. We can also install a design if already completed by another designer. Paradise also provides all the basic services from seasonal pots & container plantings to irrigation repairs, lawn & grey water rebates. Paradise has been in business for over 15 years We have an experienced crew/family that strives to provide every job with our best possible care. You can also reach us at info@paradiselg.com.

Paradise Gardens specializes in transforming your outdoor space into fun new places for family, relaxing, entertaining & anything else that can be imagined. We can help you develop an idea into a plan or we can develop some ideas that we can build on together. We can also install a design if already completed by another designer. Paradise also provides all the basic services from seasonal pots & container plantings to irrigation repairs, lawn & grey water rebates. Paradise has been in business for over 15 years We have an experienced crew/family that strives to provide every job with our best possible care. You can also reach us at info@paradiselg.com.


JP LANDSCAPING
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
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JP LANDSCAPING
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
334 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

With over 15 years of landscaping and concrete business, we are here to help you with all your landscaping and concrete needs and dreams.

With over 15 years of landscaping and concrete business, we are here to help you with all your landscaping and concrete needs and dreams.


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Tool Time Home Improvement
2670 S WHITE RD
4.58(
191
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Approved Pro
Tool Time Home Improvement
2670 S WHITE RD
4.58(
191
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
848 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

At Tool Time Construction, no project is too big or too small. From quick handyman fixes like drywall patches to full-scale home remodels and rebuilds, we bring exceptional craftsmanship and care to every job. Based in San Jose, we proudly serve the Bay Area, offering a seamless experience and results you can trust. Why Choose Us? • Versatile Expertise: Whether it’s a minor repair or a complete home transformation, we have the skills and experience to handle it all. • Customer-Focused Service: Your satisfaction is our priority. We ensure open communication and a stress-free process from start to finish. • Attention to Detail: We take pride in delivering high-quality results that stand the test of time. Let’s Build Together From the smallest fixes to the biggest dreams, Tool Time Construction is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your project: • Website: gotooltime.net • Phone: 408-547-9444 • Email: contact@gotooltime.net Let us help make your home everything you’ve imagined—and more!

"They did a good job!"

Andre S on March 2025

At Tool Time Construction, no project is too big or too small. From quick handyman fixes like drywall patches to full-scale home remodels and rebuilds, we bring exceptional craftsmanship and care to every job. Based in San Jose, we proudly serve the Bay Area, offering a seamless experience and results you can trust. Why Choose Us? • Versatile Expertise: Whether it’s a minor repair or a complete home transformation, we have the skills and experience to handle it all. • Customer-Focused Service: Your satisfaction is our priority. We ensure open communication and a stress-free process from start to finish. • Attention to Detail: We take pride in delivering high-quality results that stand the test of time. Let’s Build Together From the smallest fixes to the biggest dreams, Tool Time Construction is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your project: • Website: gotooltime.net • Phone: 408-547-9444 • Email: contact@gotooltime.net Let us help make your home everything you’ve imagined—and more!

"They did a good job!"

Andre S on March 2025


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Skytech Builders
1714 Seville Way
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Skytech Builders
1714 Seville Way
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1266 local quotes requested

Welcome to Sky Tech builders, a general professional construction company. Our Decades of experience in the construction and home improvement Industry will help you achieve all your dreams and have the home you always wanted. At Sky Tech we are not just general contractors, we are also homeowners. We know what it’s like to have a big home improvement project in front of you. But we also know the satisfaction of the finished job, enjoying a new, updated home that you created. That’s why we are dedicated to making it as easy as possible for you to get exactly what you are seeking. As a construction company we want to help each and any of our customers accomplish their dreams of a complete home renovation. Our mission is to give you the best quality products and customer service making you and us enjoy this mutual adventure. 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 our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We hired Skytech Builders to renovate our kitchen and bathroom, and they sent Leo to manage the project. From the start, he was fantastic—an excellent communicator who really listened to our needs and took detailed notes during the entire consultation. Once we decided to proceed, Leo guided us through the material selection process, making everything run smoothly. Overall, it took about a month to plan and another month to complete the construction. We're thrilled with the results and will definitely reach out to them for our next project."

Tyler Francis J on November 2024

Welcome to Sky Tech builders, a general professional construction company. Our Decades of experience in the construction and home improvement Industry will help you achieve all your dreams and have the home you always wanted. At Sky Tech we are not just general contractors, we are also homeowners. We know what it’s like to have a big home improvement project in front of you. But we also know the satisfaction of the finished job, enjoying a new, updated home that you created. That’s why we are dedicated to making it as easy as possible for you to get exactly what you are seeking. As a construction company we want to help each and any of our customers accomplish their dreams of a complete home renovation. Our mission is to give you the best quality products and customer service making you and us enjoy this mutual adventure. 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 our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We hired Skytech Builders to renovate our kitchen and bathroom, and they sent Leo to manage the project. From the start, he was fantastic—an excellent communicator who really listened to our needs and took detailed notes during the entire consultation. Once we decided to proceed, Leo guided us through the material selection process, making everything run smoothly. Overall, it took about a month to plan and another month to complete the construction. We're thrilled with the results and will definitely reach out to them for our next project."

Tyler Francis J on November 2024


Avatar for ENVIROBUILT CONSTRUCTION
ENVIROBUILT CONSTRUCTION
Main St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
ENVIROBUILT CONSTRUCTION
Main St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
916 local quotes requested

Call us today and learn why we're the most referred name in construction. We look forward to doing business with you! We take pride in our reputation for excellent craftsmanship and exemplary work ethics. One of the most important parts of our job is giving our clients the best there is to offer and maintaining good working relationships with them for years after. There is no job too big or too small for us to take on. We will work closely with you through every step of your project, from planning and permits through the final touches. We specialize in new construction, home remodels, additions, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, commercial remodels, foundation repairs, retrofits and much more!

"Ali did an exceptional job remodeling my parents’ kitchen and bathroom. He was a professional and punctual, which was crucial considering our tight deadlines for the house remodel to coincide with my dad’s birthday. I highly recommend him."

Arashk G on October 2024

Call us today and learn why we're the most referred name in construction. We look forward to doing business with you! We take pride in our reputation for excellent craftsmanship and exemplary work ethics. One of the most important parts of our job is giving our clients the best there is to offer and maintaining good working relationships with them for years after. There is no job too big or too small for us to take on. We will work closely with you through every step of your project, from planning and permits through the final touches. We specialize in new construction, home remodels, additions, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, commercial remodels, foundation repairs, retrofits and much more!

"Ali did an exceptional job remodeling my parents’ kitchen and bathroom. He was a professional and punctual, which was crucial considering our tight deadlines for the house remodel to coincide with my dad’s birthday. I highly recommend him."

Arashk G on October 2024


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Geico Builders
1901 Harrison Street
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Geico Builders
1901 Harrison Street
5.00(
17
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1191 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.

"Jean T and his crew provided great service, were professional, respectful and did a great job! I will be hiring them again! It’s nice to find someone you can trust!"

Robin B on June 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.

"Jean T and his crew provided great service, were professional, respectful and did a great job! I will be hiring them again! It’s nice to find someone you can trust!"

Robin B on June 2025

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Guest house building services FAQs

In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.

Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.

When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.

How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.

Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.

No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.

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