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Falcon Landscape and Construction
5.0(
47
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

" Very Professional, kept us informed on the work, Arrived on time and left the work area clean as much as possible. Laborious two days work and kept his word on the price. "
Sod Installation
Cleanup
Yard Makeover
Flower Planter Cleanup
Retaining Wall

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LEBEC Inc
4.9(
14
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

LEBEC, Inc. licensed with the State of California as General Engineering and Building contractors, as well as Landscape Contractors, classifications A, B and C27 and is registered with all appropriate federal, state, county and city agencies. We are family owned and operated.

New flagstone steps from level one to level two
View of the backyard, two new retaining walls for structural purposes designed to be astechically appealing. New landscaping and railing.
Side view of the retaining walls and landscaping with new T-arbor at top of the hill.
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+72

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coastscapes
4.3(
6
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Oliver as he assured me he and his crew could do the jobs I had requested. He used my refinished table as a cutting surface for the brick and scratched my table. His brick cuts were awful. He used brick on the walkway that I had purchased and set aside for the pizza oven. Although he had the brick example, he purchased more brick in completely wrong colors. I went and bought the correct brick on my own, picked it up, and he did not reimburse me. He didn't use enough polymeric sand for the walkway, and I supplied most of it, when he should have, as part of the supplies quote. The walkway is not straight and has tripping hazards as surfaces were left uneven. He reused the existing edging when I understood he would be replacing it. He left large gaps between the edging and the brick in many areas. He was unable to mason the brick oven, and instead slopped it with a succo-like? coating that has cracked all over. He broke our pathway lights and didn't let us know they were no longer working. He did not weld the gate. The timeline was 6 days to complete, and after 30 days, the work was still not complete. The work was so unsatisfactory and Oliver quit before completing the work stating it was "100 percent on him and unfortunately left us with some expectations unmet, and he was sorry." I would attach photos for your reference, if I could. I'm hesitant to use an Angi's recommendation again."
Flagstone Patio
Pergola +Patio
Landscaping Project
Pergola +Patio
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+20

Recommended by83%of homeowners
THE MARBLE & TILE MASTER INC
4.2(
6
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm not giving Marble & Tile Master an F because Ismael Castro's crew did a good job of installing granite counter tops in bathrooms and some bathroom floor tiles. However, for the master shower install, although the wall and shower floor tiles looked nice when installed, 3 years later there were cracks crossing 3 of the stone floor tiles. I consulted with another tile setter I found later who does excellent work who said that the shower pan was improperly installed and eventually the shower floor tiles would loosen, requiring a complete tear out and re-installation of the shower walls, pan and floor tiles. I know that this rework will cost at least $10,000 dollars. Mr. Castro gives no guarantees for his work. Another issue that I had was with the price of the shower remodel, with Mr. Castro charging several hundred dollars more for required smoothing of the cut edges of the porcelain tile on the shower walls, which was not included or mentioned in his estimate. In addition there were many days when I didn't know when his crew would show up to do the work or they would show up a half hour to an hour later than I was told. Communication was lacking. Overall, a very unsatisfactory experience."
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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FAQs for lawn care aeration projects in Watsonville, CA

Aeration is the best way to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant. Annual aeration makes your lawn more breathable and helps nutrients reach the roots, improving water absorption and reducing puddles where pests might breed. However, timing matters. It's best to avoid aerating during droughts, extreme heat, or if your lawn is battling weeds. A local pro can help you determine the ideal time for your yard.

Most lawns benefit from annual aeration to keep them healthy and thriving. If your lawn has a lot of thatch buildup—more than half an inch—you might need to aerate twice a year for a couple of years to get it under control. But if your soil isn't compacted and there's minimal thatch, you might be able to skip a year.

When you hire a professional lawn care company, a standard 10,000-square-foot lawn takes about 30 minutes to aerate. Uneven, sloped, or especially large lawns can take significantly more time. So, depending on your lawn's size and condition, the process can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours.

The best time to aerate your lawn is during the spring or fall when your grass is actively growing and the soil has enough moisture. Aerating once in the spring and once in the fall yields the best results. Avoid aerating when your lawn is dormant or right after heavy rain when the soil is too wet—that can make aeration less effective.

Even if your lawn looks healthy, aeration can still be beneficial. If you have good growth, proper drainage, and little thatch, you might not need to aerate right away. Regular aeration helps water and nutrients reach the roots, keeping your lawn strong over time. Keep an eye on your lawn's condition to decide when it might need aeration.

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