With 52 years of experience, Spectrum Pool and Landscape creates highly customized, design-driven outdoor environments—from initial sketches to final touches. Founder Chuck Archuletta personally designs and oversees every project, drawing on a lifetime of hands-on expertise to create spaces that are beautiful, livable, and built to last. Known for his elegant hand-drawn plans, Chuck designs with a refined sense of how people move, gather, and enjoy their space. Spectrum’s work includes pools, spas, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, California rooms, lighting, decks, arbors, landscaping, turf, irrigation, drainage, concrete, walls, and more. Fully licensed in pool, landscape, and masonry work, Spectrum is based in Alamo, CA and backed by decades of happy clients. Chuck is on site regularly and known for his craftsmanship, integrity, and follow-through.
"I cannot say enough about Spectrum Pool & Lamdscape! John, our project manager, was amazing with creating our backyard Oasis. Chuck, owner of Spectrum Pool & Landscape, is extremely knowledgeable and very kind. This company stands behind their work. I am so thankful we found them! if we could give them more than 5 we would! We were so impressed with their work, we decided to have them also landscape our front yard as well!"
Donna T on February 2024
With 52 years of experience, Spectrum Pool and Landscape creates highly customized, design-driven outdoor environments—from initial sketches to final touches. Founder Chuck Archuletta personally designs and oversees every project, drawing on a lifetime of hands-on expertise to create spaces that are beautiful, livable, and built to last. Known for his elegant hand-drawn plans, Chuck designs with a refined sense of how people move, gather, and enjoy their space. Spectrum’s work includes pools, spas, outdoor kitchens, fire and water features, California rooms, lighting, decks, arbors, landscaping, turf, irrigation, drainage, concrete, walls, and more. Fully licensed in pool, landscape, and masonry work, Spectrum is based in Alamo, CA and backed by decades of happy clients. Chuck is on site regularly and known for his craftsmanship, integrity, and follow-through.
"I cannot say enough about Spectrum Pool & Lamdscape! John, our project manager, was amazing with creating our backyard Oasis. Chuck, owner of Spectrum Pool & Landscape, is extremely knowledgeable and very kind. This company stands behind their work. I am so thankful we found them! if we could give them more than 5 we would! We were so impressed with their work, we decided to have them also landscape our front yard as well!"
Donna T on February 2024
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. Very punctual, and clean. Carlos explained everything that needed to be done, and why. Carlos was very reasonably priced and fair. I highly recommend Carlos and will be using him again for an upcoming project."
Eddie C on August 2021
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Carlos and his team did an amazing job. Very punctual, and clean. Carlos explained everything that needed to be done, and why. Carlos was very reasonably priced and fair. I highly recommend Carlos and will be using him again for an upcoming project."
Eddie C on August 2021
W M Landscaping is a full license service landscaping company that can help you create your dream garden. If you need an expert to help you build your dream garden , call WM Landscaping today
"We booked through my mom’s account but definitely recommend! Polite, friendly, and did a great job!"
Sabrina H on February 2023
W M Landscaping is a full license service landscaping company that can help you create your dream garden. If you need an expert to help you build your dream garden , call WM Landscaping today
"We booked through my mom’s account but definitely recommend! Polite, friendly, and did a great job!"
Sabrina H on February 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"Jose and team did a great job on a French drain project at our home. The whole process from estimate through project completion was done very efficiently and effectively with good communication and follow through. Very happy with the end result and will hire them again to do other projects on my house."
Bill K on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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.
"Jose and team did a great job on a French drain project at our home. The whole process from estimate through project completion was done very efficiently and effectively with good communication and follow through. Very happy with the end result and will hire them again to do other projects on my house."
Bill K on April 2025
Here at Joe's Gardening and Landscaping Services, we pride ourselves on professionalism, attention to detail and a dedication to our clients wants and needs. We will not leave a project until you are 100 percent satisfied. Feel free to give us a call!
"Very professional"
Jacques d on September 2024
Here at Joe's Gardening and Landscaping Services, we pride ourselves on professionalism, attention to detail and a dedication to our clients wants and needs. We will not leave a project until you are 100 percent satisfied. Feel free to give us a call!
"Very professional"
Jacques d on September 2024
Quality Landscape Solutions, Inc specializes in landscape design and installation. We are a locally owned and operated company, taking pride in the quality of work and giving every customer the satisfaction that they deserve. We design landscapes that capture the imagination and shape a beautiful outdoor sanctuary. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while integrating landscape design, construction, and landscape maintenance to develop complete environments that fulfill our client's dreams! Call us today for a free consultation!
"BEST!! David's company was the best ever for the work performed. We needed synthetic grass, new fence, stone work, irrigation system, drilling, planting and more. As a senior I have had many projects performed by contractors. NEVER, NEVER have we experience the quality, perfection, performance, attention to detail than David. Very attentive and wonderful to communicate with."
Joseph M on October 2023
Quality Landscape Solutions, Inc specializes in landscape design and installation. We are a locally owned and operated company, taking pride in the quality of work and giving every customer the satisfaction that they deserve. We design landscapes that capture the imagination and shape a beautiful outdoor sanctuary. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while integrating landscape design, construction, and landscape maintenance to develop complete environments that fulfill our client's dreams! Call us today for a free consultation!
"BEST!! David's company was the best ever for the work performed. We needed synthetic grass, new fence, stone work, irrigation system, drilling, planting and more. As a senior I have had many projects performed by contractors. NEVER, NEVER have we experience the quality, perfection, performance, attention to detail than David. Very attentive and wonderful to communicate with."
Joseph M on October 2023
Thank you for considering Trejos Landscaping & Gardening for your outdoor project! We are a California Licensed Landscaping Contractor (C-27 #1136719) proudly serving Monterey County, the Bay Area, and surrounding communities. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in sod installation, irrigation systems, cleanups, and full outdoor remodels. Our work is rooted in quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your home, treating every project as if it were our own. As the owner, my mission is to deliver 5-star results and earn your full satisfaction. If at any point we fall short, I want to hear about it so we can make it right. ✅ Licensed & insured ✅ Family-owned and operated ✅ Transparent pricing & free estimates We’d be happy to share references or photos of past work. Let’s turn your vision into something lasting.
"Arturo was on time, fast, communicative, offered solutions, did a lot of cleanup in 4 hours. I will have him come back. "
Noelle A on April 2025
Thank you for considering Trejos Landscaping & Gardening for your outdoor project! We are a California Licensed Landscaping Contractor (C-27 #1136719) proudly serving Monterey County, the Bay Area, and surrounding communities. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in sod installation, irrigation systems, cleanups, and full outdoor remodels. Our work is rooted in quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and respect for your home, treating every project as if it were our own. As the owner, my mission is to deliver 5-star results and earn your full satisfaction. If at any point we fall short, I want to hear about it so we can make it right. ✅ Licensed & insured ✅ Family-owned and operated ✅ Transparent pricing & free estimates We’d be happy to share references or photos of past work. Let’s turn your vision into something lasting.
"Arturo was on time, fast, communicative, offered solutions, did a lot of cleanup in 4 hours. I will have him come back. "
Noelle A on April 2025
We are here to help you with all your landscape lighting needs you may have
"If you want someone reliable to review a landscape lighting and audio design and implement a plan without delays, you have to call Jerod at Apex Landscape Lighting and Audio. He is not only knowledgeable, which is a key reason to work with Jerod, he is fair, hardworking, and flexible. The knowledge he brings to your project will be worth every cent in terms of savings over other options available in the market. He also knows where to buy components and pass along the savings gained from his contacts. Bottom line, you don't have to go anywhere else to implement, design, and supply your landscape lighting and audio systems."
Bob J on January 2025
We are here to help you with all your landscape lighting needs you may have
"If you want someone reliable to review a landscape lighting and audio design and implement a plan without delays, you have to call Jerod at Apex Landscape Lighting and Audio. He is not only knowledgeable, which is a key reason to work with Jerod, he is fair, hardworking, and flexible. The knowledge he brings to your project will be worth every cent in terms of savings over other options available in the market. He also knows where to buy components and pass along the savings gained from his contacts. Bottom line, you don't have to go anywhere else to implement, design, and supply your landscape lighting and audio systems."
Bob J on January 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Great! Quick and professional service!"
Joanne L on April 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Great! Quick and professional service!"
Joanne L on April 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 wrapped up a two bathroom renovation with Geico Builders and the end result speaks for itself! I just took a shower in one of our new bathrooms and it was like going to a fancy spa or hotel. I could not have envisioned it this great at the start, it has completely transformed our home. Feels almost unreal to have such beautiful, high end rooms in our home now! I had never done a remodel before and had barely posted the job on Angie’s list when Mila reached out and set the standard for what a consultation could be like. She had ideas for what could be done and David was nearby with his crew and could take a quick look so I got a brief feel for their teamwork. I talked with 5 groups in person and this team had a great cost/value balance and were willing to help me customize it how I wanted. Mila told me about their 3D design option and that reminded me that I do something somewhat similar for my job, so I mocked up the space in Maya and designed out several options that Mila looked through and helped me narrow down. Printouts of those posted on a wall at the job site really helped keep everyone on the same page. David’s attitude on the job was wonderful to be around, he values his team and is so positive. His crew worked fast and I had to hustle to keep up to order the materials in time. Both he and Mila went tile shopping with me and were a big help. There are so many options! If I were to go back I would have spent time picking out the exact pieces I wanted from the store we went with rather than done delivery—natural stone has huge variations so I was surprised by some of the tile when it came. The team was so fast that some of the stone had gone up before I saw it and several pieces were too dark. They were very understanding of the issue and fixed it when I brought pieces that were more representative of what we selected in the store. They consistently proved how trustworthy they were and backed up what they said from the beginning: that they were here for me, had my back and wanted me to be happy with the final product! Whenever I had a request or wasn’t sure with how something was coming together they took the time to walk me through it, listen to my perspective and shift if it made sense and would make me more confident in the process. I truly appreciated each time they double checked with me for my opinion and noticed when something was off! (For example, I had picked two grout colors thinking one was whitish and the other grey when in reality they were both almost the same in color! The crew caught it and I was able to get the right one quickly.) It was a huge collaboration, I’ll admit I wasn’t aware how much if my time researching and being available would be needed at first. It has been a steep learning curve but Mila and David were there for me. (Probably didn’t help that I designed and built some of the furniture to fit the space on the time investment side, but it paid off) Thank you Geico Builders for the stunning bathrooms! Your team’s work ethic, perseverance and expertise has been so appreciated!"
Stacey T on October 2023
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 wrapped up a two bathroom renovation with Geico Builders and the end result speaks for itself! I just took a shower in one of our new bathrooms and it was like going to a fancy spa or hotel. I could not have envisioned it this great at the start, it has completely transformed our home. Feels almost unreal to have such beautiful, high end rooms in our home now! I had never done a remodel before and had barely posted the job on Angie’s list when Mila reached out and set the standard for what a consultation could be like. She had ideas for what could be done and David was nearby with his crew and could take a quick look so I got a brief feel for their teamwork. I talked with 5 groups in person and this team had a great cost/value balance and were willing to help me customize it how I wanted. Mila told me about their 3D design option and that reminded me that I do something somewhat similar for my job, so I mocked up the space in Maya and designed out several options that Mila looked through and helped me narrow down. Printouts of those posted on a wall at the job site really helped keep everyone on the same page. David’s attitude on the job was wonderful to be around, he values his team and is so positive. His crew worked fast and I had to hustle to keep up to order the materials in time. Both he and Mila went tile shopping with me and were a big help. There are so many options! If I were to go back I would have spent time picking out the exact pieces I wanted from the store we went with rather than done delivery—natural stone has huge variations so I was surprised by some of the tile when it came. The team was so fast that some of the stone had gone up before I saw it and several pieces were too dark. They were very understanding of the issue and fixed it when I brought pieces that were more representative of what we selected in the store. They consistently proved how trustworthy they were and backed up what they said from the beginning: that they were here for me, had my back and wanted me to be happy with the final product! Whenever I had a request or wasn’t sure with how something was coming together they took the time to walk me through it, listen to my perspective and shift if it made sense and would make me more confident in the process. I truly appreciated each time they double checked with me for my opinion and noticed when something was off! (For example, I had picked two grout colors thinking one was whitish and the other grey when in reality they were both almost the same in color! The crew caught it and I was able to get the right one quickly.) It was a huge collaboration, I’ll admit I wasn’t aware how much if my time researching and being available would be needed at first. It has been a steep learning curve but Mila and David were there for me. (Probably didn’t help that I designed and built some of the furniture to fit the space on the time investment side, but it paid off) Thank you Geico Builders for the stunning bathrooms! Your team’s work ethic, perseverance and expertise has been so appreciated!"
Stacey T on October 2023
Spring is the sweet spot for yard leveling. The soil has enough moisture to shape easily but is still firm enough to stay put once you finish grading. Tackle the project before summer downpours arrive, and you’ll improve drainage, reduce erosion, and give new grass time to take root. Leveling in early spring also helps pros schedule followup landscaping before the busy season hits.
A pro crew typically needs five to six days to level an average‑size yard. Smaller spots may wrap up in a single day, while a sprawling or steep property can stretch the timeline to a full week. Those days cover everything from prep and initial grading to final touch‑ups that leave the surface stable and ready for new landscaping. Building this window into your schedule keeps the project on track and ensures long-lasting results.
Leave a four‑inch gap between finished soil and both the top of the foundation and the bottom edge of the siding. That clearance lets water run off instead of slipping inside and keeps pests from finding an easy path indoors. Sticking to this measurement protects the structure, preserves proper drainage, and helps you avoid costly repairs down the road.
Grading tilts the ground so water flows away from your foundation; leveling smooths out bumps so you can mow, entertain, or add hardscaping with ease. Most projects need a mix of both—grade first for drainage, then fine‑tune the surface for a neat, user‑friendly lawn. Combining the two protects the house and boosts curb appeal in one pass.