--- title: "Maister Landscape Construction — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maister-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~1133411770 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1133411770.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Maister Landscape Construction" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/04034aef03c6f3a0_7470-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Encinitas, California 92024, United States" latitude: 33.0535 longitude: -117.2689 phone: "(619) 313-5456" website: http://www.maisterlandscapeconstruction.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 5 years_in_business: 30 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 38 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # Maister Landscape Construction > North County's Leading Landscape Contracting Firm \| Best of Houzz 2015 Original Houzz profile: [Maister Landscape Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maister-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~1133411770) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Encinitas, CA - **Serves:** San Diego, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff By The Sea, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Ranch Santa Fe - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 30 years in business - Verified Hires - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - 30 years in business - Family owned - Best of Houzz winner - 2 Verified Hires - Responds Quickly Maister Landscape Construction is an licensed and \*insured contractor, with a history of quality and professional workmanship. For the last twelve years we have been involved in North San Diego County. Our work has been primarily on custom, top-quality projects. The extensive experience, integrity, and commitment to excellence of Maister Landscape Construction combine to provide quality service you can trust. From installation to ongoing maintenance services, the highest of standards are employed to ensure a superior custom environment for years to come. Maister Landscape Constructions would be honored to have the opportunity to create and exceptional landscape work of art on your site; a beautiful new environment that is guaranteed to bring you and your family years of joy and harmony. \*General liability and worker’s compensation insurance. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Patio Construction - Deck Building - Paver Installation - Pergola Construction - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Pool Landscaping - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Masonry - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Concrete Construction - Swimming Pool Construction - Gazebo Design & Construction - Planting - Fence Installation - Artificial Grass Installation - Brick Masonry - Sod Installation - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Trellis Construction - Drip Irrigation Installation - Land Leveling & Grading - Sprinkler System Installation - Mulching - Shed Design & Construction - Gate Installation - Tree Removal - Stamped Concrete - Lawn Mowing - Stump Removal - Irrigation Repair - Stump Grinding - Greenhouse Design & Construction - Lawn Treatment & Fertilization - Lawn Seeding - In-Ground Trampolines - Vinyl Fence Installation - Wood Fence Repair - Dry Wells - Barn Design & Construction - Chain Link Fence Installation - Well Pump Installation ### Areas Served - San Diego - Oceanside - Escondido - Carlsbad - Vista - San Marcos - La Costa - Encinitas - Solana Beach - Del Mar - Fairbanks Ranch - Rancho Santa Fe - Cardiff By The Sea - Del Mar Heights San Diego - Ranch Santa Fe ### Typical Job Cost $40,000 - Up ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Maister Landscape Construction | | Address | Encinitas, California 92024, United States | | Phone | (619) 313-5456 | | Website | http://www.maisterlandscapeconstruction.com/ | | License Number | 671748 | | Years in business | 30 | | Followers on Houzz | 38 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Maister Landscape Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maister-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~1133411770) - **Website:** http://www.maisterlandscapeconstruction.com/ - **Phone:** (619) 313-5456 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 671748 - Type: C27 - LANDSCAPING - Issued by: Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — lynnbarish, March 2015** > I highly recommend Maister Landscaping. I hired Michael Maister at the suggestion of my landscape architect, who had worked with him for decades. The project was a complete renovation of our 1.2 acres in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. I am thrilled with the results. > > (1) Michael Maister is highly knowledgeable and communicates well. I relied on his expertise throughout the job. (2) Michael pays careful attention to detail. I always follow home projects carefully, but Michael continually remembered details that I forgot. (3) Michael kept me closely informed. During the job, I asked for changes that affected costs. Michael let me know before this happened, instead of simply increasing billing. (4) Michael is personable. I enjoyed working with him. > > Michael's landscaping teams are excellent. Typically, four to five gardeners worked at my house, but I had as many as ten during crunch times. The men are professional, hard-working and very pleasant. Most have been with Maister Landscaping for a long time. > > Michael shows great pride in his work. Now, even though the project is completed, he continues to check on the plant progress. He doesn't even bill me for this time. I've never had a contractor do this. ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — howard325, Feb. 2015** > After an in-depth search for a contractor/designer we were fortunate to find Michael Maister. Michael, along with his tenured team, demolished my property both front and back and then created a stunning, eco-friendly environment. The revitalized outdoors is an amazing source of happiness. Michael’s attention to detail and his choice and placement of plant material is masterful. **★★★★★ — deidrebuddin, Dec. 2014** > We hired Michael Maister and his construction team to completely redo our front and back yards on our one acre property. We choose Michael because as we toured his work on prior properties we were impressed by the attention to detail and the high quality of the work and finishes. Some of the work he did for us included extensive planting and tree placements. We also did significant hardscape, a fountain, trellis, an 80 foot wall, stairs and plantar boxes. Michael was also instrumental in working with our pool company and coordinating the hardscape for around our new pool. The project has been finished for over 1 year and it is amazing. We constantly get compliments and emails asking who did our yard. The trees are flourishing due to Michael's attention to soil prep and drainage. We are so happy we choose Michael and his team because now we have a yard that is impeccably finished with attention to detail and in my opinion worthy of being in a magazine. **★★★★★ — bubbie00, Dec. 2014** > We had the good fortune to have Michael Maister of Maister Landscape Construction do a project at our home in July and August of 2014. Michael had the highest recommendation of our landscape architect. Our project consisted of several stone columns in the Craftsman manner to match existing columns – all wired for lights – the base for a new decorative gate and fencing to our backyard, several new trees and a number of succulents and cacti to create a drier landscape, irrigation modifications, ands the removal of a number of plants. With the drought in California, we wanted to do all we could to be proactive about water conservation. > > Michael is very energetic and engaging, and that enthusiasm carries over to his crews, many of whom have been with him a number of years. Michael listens carefully and knew exactly what we wanted. He was onsite every day to be certain the crew and we were all on the same page about what was to be done that day. We liked all the men on the crew – they were extremely hard workers, and they worked wonderfully as a team. Each knew exactly what his job was each day, and a bonus for us, they spoke English, very important as neither my husband nor I speaks Spanish. Michael referred us to some wonderful nurseries around San Diego to aid in our selection of plant material. Many succulents we purchased were fairly expensive, and the crew doing the planting treated them so carefully. Michael doesn’t rush his crews – they stay until everything is done completely to the homeowner’s satisfaction. I have never seen such care taken with planting, and, I honestly feel that I don’t want anyone else planting in my yard. > > We had a wonderful experience with Michael Maister of Maister Landscape Construction – we would not hesitate to use him again and give him our highest recommendation. **★★★★★ — leucadia1, Nov. 2014** > Michael Maister and his team are professional and punctual. However the most important quality for us was the fact that he and his team communicate effectively with one another, so no time is wasted, no one is off task, and everyone is clear about their role in seeing the project to successful completion. > Maister Landscaping has collaborated with us on several projects, and no matter if it is sizable in scope or rather simple and elegant, the attention paid to the project and the client is always the same. It is excellent. > Michael and his team are good listeners and value understanding your vision of what you want to have accomplished, however they too have some excellent suggestions of ideas we didn't even think of doing, and those that they incorporated turned out fantastic. > Bottom line, you will find yourself recommending them to your friends as well. You won't be disappointed. ## Selected projects - [Ranch Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-living-pj-vj~613742) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 53 - [Del Mar Modern Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/del-mar-modern-landscaping-pj-vj~2498521) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 16 - [Mission Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mission-hills-pj-vj~2498472) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 17 - [Rancho Living \#5](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rancho-living-5-pj-vj~1353137) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 62 - [Coastal Living \#5](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-5-pj-vj~1353121) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 52 - [Coastal Living \#2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-2-pj-vj~613734) - Location: Del Mar, CA - Photos: 47 - [Ranch Living \#2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-living-2-pj-vj~613744) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 87 - [Ranch Living \#3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-living-3-pj-vj~613748) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 56 - [Coastal Living \#4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-4-pj-vj~613737) - Location: Encinitas, CA - Photos: 29 - [Coastal Living \#3](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-3-pj-vj~613735) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 66 - [Vineyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vineyard-pj-vj~613752) - Location: San Diego, CA - Photos: 15 - [Coastal Living Modern Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-modern-home-pj-vj~613733) - Location: Solana Beach, CA - Photos: 47 - [Ranch Living \#4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ranch-living-4-pj-vj~613750) - Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA - Photos: 18 [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/maister-landscape-construction-pfvwus-pf~1133411770) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840721701.m3u8?s=00d5fd0ed4017132e8ee377f050a80cf72f423f1&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed and insured?** We are indeed licensed and fully insured, carrying both general liability and worker’s compensation insurance. This ensures peace of mind and professional protection for all our projects, reflecting our commitment to quality and responsible workmanship in North San Diego County. **What landscaping installation services do you offer?** We offer a comprehensive range of landscaping installation services, including artificial grass, deck building, hardscaping, patio and paver installation, pergola construction, and planting. We also specialize in landscape lighting, irrigation systems, and pool landscaping to create your ideal outdoor environment in North San Diego County. **Do you build retaining walls and outdoor structures?** Absolutely, we specialize in building various outdoor structures and retaining walls. Our services include retaining wall construction, deck building, pergolas, gazebos, sheds, and even barn design and construction. We ensure these structures are built with quality and integrate seamlessly into your landscape design. **Do you handle grading and site preparation?** Yes, we certainly handle grading and site preparation as part of our comprehensive services. Proper land leveling and grading are crucial first steps for any successful landscape project, ensuring a stable and well-drained foundation for everything we build, from patios to planting beds. **Do you install patios, walkways, and other hardscaping features?** We absolutely install patios, walkways, and a wide variety of hardscaping features. Our expertise includes patio construction, paver installation, stamped concrete, and general masonry work. We create durable and beautiful hardscapes that enhance your outdoor living space and complement your home's aesthetic. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: what size umbrellas are used to cover the chaise and what style?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I can't remember the size of the umbrella as it was purchased by my client. Respectively Michael Maister. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*