Better Landscape

Business Details

Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in San Jose

Better Landscape is a full-service landscaping company dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces into functional, beautiful environments. We guide clients from initial design concepts through project completion, specializing in creating outdoor living areas that enhance property value and lifestyle. Our team prioritizes attention to detail, ensuring every project aligns with the client's vision while incorporating expert recommendations. We focus on utilizing every inch of outdoor space to create areas for relaxation, entertainment, and family gatherings. With a commitment to client satisfaction, we begin each project with a thorough consultation to understand specific needs and goals.

Our expertise spans hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, covered roofs, and custom designs tailored to individual preferences. We serve clients from Gilroy to Palo Alto, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and personalized service. Our licensed and insured team brings decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring reliable and professional results. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships through transparency, expertise, and a dedication to exceeding expectations. Our ultimate goal is to deliver landscapes that not only meet but surpass client aspirations, creating spaces that enrich daily life.

Services

Outdoor Kitchens Covered Roofs Pergolas Patios Walkways Decks Driveways Fireplaces Landscape Design Pools

Highlights and features

We offer 20+ years of combined experience in residential landscaping design and installation.
Our licensed and insured team ensures compliance with all state safety and quality standards.
We provide full-service solutions from concept to completion with personalized attention.
Our designs maximize usable outdoor space while maintaining aesthetic cohesion.
We maintain transparent communication throughout every project phase.

Associations and certifications

CSLB

Website

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Services

Outdoor Kitchens

We design and build custom outdoor kitchens with built-in BBQs, countertops, and storage. These spaces enable year-round entertaining with durable materials that withstand weather exposure. Our kitchens integrate seamlessly with existing landscapes to create functional gathering spots.

Covered Roofs

Our covered roofs provide full protection from sun and rain, creating usable outdoor rooms. Constructed with durable materials, these structures extend living space for dining, lounging, or working. They feature lighting and fan installations for enhanced usability.

Landscape Design

We create 2D/3D designs to visualize layout and flow before construction begins. Our process incorporates client preferences for aesthetics and functionality while optimizing property dimensions. Designs serve as blueprints for accurate project execution.

Patios

We install patios using concrete, pavers, or natural stone to create durable entertaining spaces. Designs consider drainage, traffic patterns, and integration with existing structures. Materials are selected for longevity and visual appeal.

Fireplaces

Our custom fireplaces serve as focal points for evening gatherings. Constructed with fire-rated materials, they include seating walls and safety features. Designs range from rustic stone to modern linear styles to match landscape themes.

Questions

What landscaping services do you offer?

We provide full-service landscaping including outdoor kitchens, covered roofs, pergolas, patios, fireplaces, and complete yard redesigns.

Do you work with existing design plans?

Yes, we can execute projects from client-provided designs or create custom 2D/3D plans tailored to your property.

What areas do you serve?

We operate from Gilroy to Palo Alto, covering all San Jose neighborhoods and surrounding communities.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we hold CSLB license #851514 and maintain full liability and workers' compensation insurance.

How do you start a landscaping project?

We begin with a free consultation to discuss your vision, followed by design development and detailed cost estimates.

What materials can I choose for hardscaping?

Options include concrete, pavers, natural stone, travertine, decks, and gravel for customized outdoor spaces.

Reviews (6)

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Nguyen L.

Sep 21, 2020 Report

Steve and his crews are amazing to work with. His boss Cecilia (who happens to be his wife :D) is in charge of the design and plants while Steve would supervise the construction. We were finishing up with the remodel of the house and were looking around for a landscape company for our backyard. After interviewing a handful of companies, Better Landscape was our choice due to the reasonable quote and good recommendation from our cousin. For the first stage of the project, we just wanted to have the concrete poured. We were pretty happy with how the result turned out. They didn't just pour the

Jeremy G.

Jun 13, 2019 Report

BL just finished our outdoor bbq. I am beside myself at how perfect it has turned out. Their two craftsmen were friendly, professional and meticulous. They took their time to do it right. They went far beyond "basic service". Hire BL, you won't be sorry!!!

Vim I.

May 04, 2019 Report

Called this company on April 12th and a left a voice mail to call back. No response until I called a second time on the 16th with one more voice mail. Cecilia called me on the same day in the afternoon giving some excuse for not responding to the first call. Just let go off that one and made an appointment for the 17th at 11.00 am. She came at the said time and spent about 30 minutes discussing the various jobs to be done. I was informed that an estimate would be provided sometime the following week. Called her on the 24th to find out, once again left a voice mail and as of posting this

W. B.

Oct 10, 2017 Report

Just a great company from start to finish. My wife and I wanted to complete a fairly minor re-landscaping project and we reached out to Better Landscape based upon a recommendation. So, Cecilia and Steve stopped over and evaluated our objectives, offered great input, and provided a timeline and budget. We approved both and we were then off to the races. Our job consisted of new irrigation, lighting, plants and ground cover. Also included a little needed design, and Cecilia was super to work with. The team showed up when they said they would. Left the look of the place clean each afternoon

R. Y.

Aug 27, 2017 Report

We recently got our first home and desperately needed work done to our yard. Initially we were not ready as we had no clue how much (in reality) the renovation of a small yard would be. We got our first peak of a price earlier this year from Better Landscape when we met with Sharon, who was at the time the landscape designer. We had our own design planned and ... we found out that we needed to save a lot of money. We had met with several other landscaping businesses for quotes and our dream of being able to enjoy our yard became dimmer as the price tag just kept on getting higher. This fall,

Don B.

Nov 21, 2016 Report

My wife and I had been thinking of doing our front yard landscaping for a few years and with 3 neighbors doing projects this summer we decided now was the time. I called these vendors, but they never called us back. I then went on yelp and fortunately found Better Landscaping.

Cecilia met with us and did the complete design without any up front costs which I found unlike any other contractors. Her experience and recommendations really helped us with our final decisions.
Steve and his crew did an outstanding job start to finish. His crew was extremely professional, courteous to us and our neighbors