Conscious Environments Inc.

Worked with this firm at the start of the pandemic--9+ mos very large home expansion and outdoor living space project having Matt, Dan, and crew on our property every day. From the architecture design, to the landscaping, down to the conduit routing, and color coordination--they were top-notch in everything. They were very professional, were excellent at problem solving, and great to work with. Go with CE if you want it done right.

We had an excellent experience with Josh and his team. Our needs were just on the creative design side and the team did a terrific job getting to know us in terms of preferences and style. They considered every aspect including functional flow, aesthetics, HOA requirements and cost. They delivered a 2D and 3D plan which was the basis for all of our work (we are a family of do-it-yourselfers). And Josh made himself available for questions and vendors suggestions as we progressed with our construction. We would use Conscious Environments again if we have the need.

We used Conscious Environments for our backyard and pool remodel early in 2021. They were excellent. They came recommended to us by some friends and our general contractor. Josh and Matt (with CE) worked seamlessly with our GC. Their scope was overall backyard design and when it came to construction, specifically the pool and the hardscape. Our project consisted of a complete demo of the back yard to remove multi levels, relocating pool equipment, adding a Baja step and creating a feature wall along the back underutilized area of the yard. The best advice we received from our friends was to accept whatever Josh and Matt suggest, 'just do it'. They have an eye for design, layout, aesthetics, all while keeping an eye on the budget. On this side of the remodel, we couldn’t agree more. The entire project followed the projected timeline and within reason regarding the budget. There are always glitches in construction, but we never had the feeling like we were being nickel and dimed - communication was excellent. There were no surprises on the completion of the project.

If you like creative, awe inspiring designs, and high quality work, then Conscience environments is a great choice! We did a pretty large project (for us) and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. We renovated our yard around our entire house. We took a mud pit back yard and turned it into modern pool / hot tub combo with tile wall and water fountain. They did an amazing job of utilizing the space. We have a raised wooden deck on one side with a BBQ island, tile on the other side, cool white stones separating large tiles, and a sunken fire pit area with it's own fountains...and lush tropical greenery throughout. They finished 2 years ago, and each visitor we get is always blown away when they walk into our back yard...we see a lot of wives elbowing their husbands with that "we need to renovate our yard" look :-) We had gotten 3 sketches from other good companies, and they were all fine...but kind of stock-standard. We felt like it would look like every other house with a pool/hot tub / grill. When we met Josh, we told him we wanted something unique, and our style was kinda "south beach / palm springs Chic". He came back with some thing no one else had come close to. It was an easy decision to want that kind of back yard. It was during a rainy winter, so there were delays. We get that, but they could have communicated a little better about it...they admitted as much. We had some surprises along the way in how some items looked as they came to life, and to their credit, they were extremely accommodating. While they said our satisfaction was really important, it actually felt like that was the case. You can tell Matt takes great pride in what they do. They have checked in on us a few times since the project was completed, and even come back to help address some things that they didn't have to. They were not the most expensive, but they were not the cheapest either. But we were spending over $300K, so a few thousand more for that right product, and the enjoyment we get every time we walk outside is worth it for us. As I've told them, if we end of doing more work, or in a house that needs a yard project, we would absolutely call them. I might try and include something in the contract about deadlines, but we trust them...and as more people see our yard, they point out quality elements we weren't even aware of.

Too busy to care... We hired Matt and Josh in November of 2020 for a California room addition and overall facelift of our backyard. We finally fired them mid August of 2021 after giving them almost $12,000 for “concept plans and construction plans” . They disappeared when we had trouble getting plans through the HOA and charged us ridiculous amounts to revise plans (hourly like an attorney) when half of the revisions were their own omissions or errors. Josh never lost an opportunity to tell us how busy they were and made excuses after excuses for delays like his phone running out of battery, forgetting appointments because he was driving out to Big Bear for the weekend, moving offices etc etc. When I finally tried to pin him down he got defensive, swore and turned the project over to his partner. 9 months later once we finally fired them we they sent us partial construction plans (contract said 7-10 days). We wasted 9 months and 12k on these guys... Don’t fall for the slick salesman pitch they give you!

We found Conscious Environments Inc on the Houzz app. We were instantly impressed with the professionalism from our initial call and the follow-up meeting at our house. Josh and Matt designed a beautiful modern backyard of our dreams. We loved the 3-D video they created to help us envision the final product. Within days, they gave us a quote that was shocking to us (in a good way!). We received 2 other quotes (with inferior designs) from competitors, yet Conscious Environments came out 10-15% cheaper. So, we went with them and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of our life. They sent 3-5 workers 6 days a week that made the entire project completed in 5 months. They cleaned up after every single day they were there so our yard never really looked messy or dirty. Once completed, our front and backyards looked amazing. We got constant compliments from all our neighbors and friends. Our backyard is now an entertainment paradise for our family and friends. Big shout-out to Matt (the project manager) who always was courteous, informative and responsive. He always texted, emailed, and called back when we inquired about something. We couldn't be happier with Conscious Environments!

Location: Orange, CA Project amount: $40-50k The guys did a great job on remodeling my front yard. They are currently working on another project at my house. Matt communicates well throughout the process. Thanks to the CE team!

We have worked directly and indirectly with Josh, Matt, Dan and the rest of the team at Conscious Environments for nearly a decade. Their dedication to customer satisfaction, both in service and design, is a quality that stands out amongst their competitors. Josh and the rest of the design staff have been able to consistently produce excellent interior and exterior concepts and buildable construction plan sets for years. On top of producing great design work they’re also excellent builders. Matt (Project manager) and Dan (Construction superintendent) work together striving to make sure that their projects are built to everyone’s expectations. It has been a pleasure working with Josh, Matt, Dan and the rest of the C.E. staff and I would highly recommend them to anybody.

Josh's design on the front yard (hardscape and plants/trees) was the perfect compliment to our recent home front facelift/room expansion. We continue to receive compliments on the beauty of our home, as well as requests from relators and passers-by as to who we used as a contractor. We are always pleased to refer them to Conscious Environments and to the professional care and attention to detail from Josh and Matt. We loved their work so much, they are beginning our even bigger project in the backyard. Can't wait for the finished product!

I would like to share our experience with Conscious Environments. We hired them for a Design/Build remodel of our backyard. The scope included Patio Cover, BBQ bar, Lighting and Irrigation. They worked with us refining the scope and budget to meet our needs, dealt with the HOA and city permits. Their design concept was excellent and met our entertainment goals. We love the work they performed and quality of workmanship. Communication is vital to the success of any project. Conscious Environments did an excellent job letting us know the status throughout. It was an excellent experience and would highly recommend them. Great Job!

Matt is reliable and great to work with. I enjoyed working with Matt's team and Conscious Environments Inc is a trust worthy company.

Conscious Environments delivered superior service and workmanship. We were so relieved that our job went so smoothly. Our contractor, Matt Rodriguez was reliable and professional throughout the project. He was very attentive to all of our concerns and addressed everything timely. The crew worked very efficiently, kept a safe workspace, and cleaned up everyday. The end result was exactly what we had hoped for. Couldn't have been more pleased!