Bay Scenery, Inc.

We have had our home for great many years, looked at how we might be able to refresh the outdoor area for the past few years but stopped short of getting some ideas from various designers that we worked with. Its very hard for us to visualize the end results so we always stopped and wondered what it would look like and never started construction part of it. We saw an ad from Bay Scenery and visited their site and saw their portfolio, they seemed to use a lot of 3D renderings that looked great. Contacted them and after a short visit by one of their project managers, we asked to go and see one of the sites that they have done renderings for to see how good were the end results vs what they designed and rendered. We were amazed when we visited one of their client sites, the rendering was as if it was a picture that was taken from the site. Contacted them back and went through a design process that took about 2.5 months from beginning to the end but they were very much willing to work with my wife and I to make updates and adjustments as we needed them. Some of that time was probably caused by us being very picky but they helped us get where we wanted to be. Construction crew is amazing, they are courteous and very much skilled in what they do. They were at the project every day from 8am to 4pm until the project was finished. The construction took about 6 weeks from beginning to end. Very organized company to work with, great people and lots of skill and caring for what they do.

We had a design completed by another designer and have been shopping around to find a suitable builder. Have had a hard time finding one that would take on the project as they were all busy. Finally found two that were interested one was Bay Scenery. They have had good reviews on multiple sites so we contacted them, within a few hours we had Nadine from their office reach out to us and start the process. After a site visit by one of their managing partners and his team, they pulled together a very detailed proposal for us that was not just a text and a number but line by line, a lot of details about each tasks and subtask of the project. They were a bit more expensive than the other company but since they have put so much detail in their proposal and we did a reference check and all came back great we went with them. They started project in 5 days after we signed the contract which was amazing (most companies told us months before they can start) and they finished the project within 4.5 weeks, every day their team was here and they left the job site clean every single day. On Fridays they even clean the site more knowing we might want to spend time outside. Very good company, organized and very skilled construction crew.

Was looking for a design build company and came across Bay Scenery ad on Yelp. Contact was easy on the site and a few hours later they setup a time for on site visit Their design team is great but very busy so it took a bit of time for our design to be done but they kept us in the loop They have a fairly large construction team and were able to start the project within one week after we signed the construction agreement. Their construction team is very organized and trained to focus on customer satisfaction. We were able to get the project done in 5 weeks. Overall a great experience

Living in Saratoga is great but at times finding good service company is hard as its too far for most companies to get there. A friend referred us to Bay Scenery and Ali who is one of the owner's of the company. Getting in touch with them was easy, a simple form on the site and they contacted us within a few hours, and we setup a time to meet with Ali. He was on-time (actually early) to our meeting which was a plus to begin with (sadly these days its true that most contractors don't care for that sort of stuff). First visit was most introductory and finding what are the possibilities, Ali outlined a detailed process as how they go about each and every project and how they make sure nothing falls through the cracks. They have integrated a lot of technology into their process that makes it really easy to work with and also they have amazing team. Right upfront Ali asked "whats your budget for construction" which was a bit of turn off for us but he. explained, as a design build, he can build a million dollar project or a $100K project, but he has to have a target without it, it will be total waste of time and our design $$s. So we told him our number and he got started with the process. first was a Lidar scan which later on we found out the great value of it. They use an $18K device to scan the entire property and get every measurement and every elevation. Which contractor does that? They asked us to fill out a form letting them know what we like or don't like .. it was a good way for my wife and I to be able to focus on the project details all in one place second we met with their team of designers, Tina & Jeanie, who are simply amazing, they talked about a few concepts and ideas with us and then started their development. Ali disclosed to us that they have a division out of Italy that is part of their design team, a few architects that went to Italian architectural schools work for them there. We didn't really know what it meant at the beginning but found out later with the quality of the design that they gave us. It was uniquely different and original. Design was done in about 3 weeks post our meeting with Tina & Jeanie, which is a great, most other designers we talked to were thinking months before they even start. Excellent design, a couple of reviews and detail discussions over zoom calls and they even brought the Italian team online to discuss the project with us. It must have been midnight there but they were online and discussing the project Proposal took a bit of time, somewhat surprising as they are design build company, but they gave us dates and updates. Proposal was around the budget that we gave them and we signed up. A week later their crew was at our house and started to work. Their mason team is amazingly detailed oriented and the work they did for us on the flagstone patio looks amazing. 6 weeks of work later we had our vision developed into reality.

One star for creating a nice landscape design for our project, one star for Tina who was a pleasure to work with. The positives end there. When we started the design phase with Ali he dodged on questions of cost and assured us that we could discuss tradeoffs and "adjust all the knobs" after the design was complete. Once we got to that point, however, Bay Scenery's response times lengthened considerably and they would - seemingly intentionally - only ever answer half of our questions. In addition, items that we discussed at length during the design were quietly omitted from the quote (even though they were in the drawings). When I asked why, Ali mentioned those items would be "extra" and we could add it later. I suspect Bay Scenery was trying to mislead me with a low quote and add cost once work began. When I questioned the omissions in the quote and requested pricing for a design element (for the third time, they refused to answer), Ali abruptly dropped us as clients after we'd invested 5 months in the process and were weeks from kicking off work. It's hard to describe the relationship's decay but it was clear that Ali thought he was better than us and that we were wasting his time. I can't speak to Bay Scenery's construction work but they seem like they can pull off good work if you're prepared to write them a blank check and not ask questions. When we asked questions and discussed cost, however, we were met with only condescension and evasion.

We hired Bay Scenery to install a statue in our garden. It was a difficult project since the statue was heavy and had to be installed at the rear of the house with difficult access. It also needed to be implemented in a way that provided stability in the case of land slippage or earthquakes. Ali and his team, including Al the supervisor, did an excellent job overall. They really owned the project: coordinating with the original designer to devise a mechanism to anchor the statue into a block of concrete using a metal plate and screws; arranging to receive the statue from the shipper; installing it successfully; and then finishing up the hard and soft landscaping around the statue. There were a number of unforeseen and significant challenges that occurred during the project, but at every stage Ali and his team came up with solutions and persevered until the project was successfully completed. The site was always cleaned up every night. Ali and Al were very careful to coordinate access to the property to maintain security. They found and sourced project material that had not been planned initially. All in all Bay Scenery showed a commitment to delivering an excellent result, with a professional team, and fairly priced. They are also very nice people to work with. I would strongly recommend them.

I worked with Bay Scenery through a client of mine. This was my first time working with Bay Scenery since the majority of my projects are in the DC area. I went in fully blind but was very relieved that my client chose this company. Their communication was timely; all measurements and installments were accurate; and, they were an absolute pleasure to work with. These types of projects can sometimes stressful, but Bay Scenery made it hassle free the entire time -- which is exactly what every client (and designer!) wants. Most importantly, our client was ecstatic with the final result. These are definitely my go-to guys next time I am on the West Coast.

We contracted Harris Landscape (now Bay Scenery) to redo our front yard. The old yard was a waste land when Ian came to do the estimate. He was very knowledgeable, professional yet personable with his approach to landscape design and construction. The proposal was written by Nate, the Sr. Project Manager, it was very detailed- with full description of the work to be done plus pricing on each line items. We like his approach and decided to work with them without hesitation. They have a large crew who rotate depends on the work to be done. They're efficient and kept us informed on the progress. Their work was high quality and they bring to our attention that changes could be made to improve the design and functions of the irrigation system. We have a new front yard that is good looking and environmentally friendly. They did the majority work on time and on budget (even with the changes). We have to wait to install the plants because the nursery didn't have the stock (they have to grow them). I'm very happy with Bay Scenery, the crew and their work. I would recommend them for all landscape project.

Have been thinking of making some updates to our backyard for a while but couldn't find the right time and right resources to get it started. Every time we tried to get started the designers or the developers were too busy to work with us or perhaps our project was too small for them. We contacted Bay Scenery through their online form and to our surprise within an hour we were contacted by one of their designers to find out more about our project. A meeting was setup a couple of days later to visit the site and go over our ideas. They worked on a design for us and generated a 3D rendition of the design. The 3D rendition was amazing to help us visualize what the final project will look like. We had a few changes which they made fairly quickly and project was started shortly after. Their project management team and their crew showed up on time every day, did the work and they cleaned up after themselves every day as well. You would not know that we had construction going on there as these guys were very detail oriented and made sure they did not leave the job site dirty. Their foreman, Mario, is exceptionally kind man and cares about every aspect of the project. We couldn't be happier with them. Clear communication with the team through email and phone, timely project updates and they finished a few days before the project was due.

We highly recommend Harris Landscaping and appreciate their service. We have a relationship with Harris Landscaping that started several years ago and is ongoing. We first dealt with Harris Landscaping when we hired a landscape designer to create a drainage plan to divert water away from our house foundation. Before we could complete the definitive plans, an early intense rainy season started and we had water pouring in under our foundation. We contacted Harris Landscaping to see if they could help us out until our definitive plans were completed and approved by the county. Sure enough, Nate and his crew came out immediately and dug a trench and diverted the water. Since that time they have installed an extensive permanent drainage system, installed an extensive irrigation system, and planted numerous large yard trees and shrubs. Their customer service is excellent and the workers are courteous and professional. We plan to continue to work with Harris because we have been more than satisfied with the work and service they have provided.

We had a great experience working with Harris Landscaping. The crew worked efficiently and with care and the whole team was responsive with our concerns, suggestions and requests. Follow-ups via text or email were quickly handled. Our new backyard looks great too! What a make over--and within our budget.

Working with Nate Crosby of Harris Landscaping was most gratifying. He took the time to thoroughly understand our desires, executing our requests promptly and efficiently. Each aspect of the project was addressed to assure our satisfaction. Each team member approached their task with skill and dedication. Project completion was sooner than estimated, a bonus. Nate Crosby, the Project Foreman, deserves special mention. He