INSTALL-IT-DIRECT

Pavers and Hardscaping, Landscaping, Patios,

About us

Install It Direct is locally owned and operated. We are outdoor living design and installation specialists serving Northern San Diego County. We specialize in the design and installation for paver patios, paver driveways, artificial turf, backyard putting greens, pergolas, retaining/freestanding walls, outdoor fireplaces and kitchens, custom fire pits, landscape lighting and more! Our in-house design center offers a wide variety of professional landscape design services, including Concept Plans, HOA Plans, Full Designs, 3D Renderings and more. For safety, we are not accepting walk-ins at this time. Please schedule an appointment for a design consultation for your next outdoor living project! Quality and customer satisfaction is always priority.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Pavers, Artificial Grass, Retaining Walls, Steps, Fire Pits, Outdoor Kitchens/BBQ-Islands, Water Features, Putting Greens

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

1.5% off entire investment

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Financing Available
PayPal
Venmo
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0127 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-75 of 127 reviews

Cullen A.
10/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Intall-It-Direct did an awesome job in our backyard! Emily and Santi were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Emily was a rock star! She was even over on a Sunday morning on her hands and knees trimming the turf around the putting green until it looked perfect... She wanted it like Augusta :) Santi and his crew were amazing. They were very professional and showed up everyday with a smile on their faces which made the project much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend using Intall-It-Direct!!!
Description of Work: Removal of old hardscape and installing Artificial Turf Lawn, Putting green and natural stone stairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000

stan B.
10/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Install-It-Direct just completed our backyard renovation, and we could not be more pleased with the results. Steve Brown,our designer, very patiently listened to our ideas and concerns and created a design that fit our wants and needs. He personally monitored the work by checking its progress daily. Lidia, construction mgr., was spot on with all scheduling. Saul and his crew did an excellent installation of our pavers, walkways, steps, planters and veneering of retaining wall, as well as turf and D.G. pathways. The pergola adds a special touch. Cleanup was done each day to our satisfaction. Thank you IID; our backyard is truly a dream come true! Stan and Lumi B.
Description of Work: Backyard Renovation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul K.
10/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We had a wonderful experience with Install-It-Direct; our product manager Emily was with us every step of the way with every explanation of the job and materials being provided. The crew was excellent and professional for the 3 weeks they were here. Our Patio came out better than we could have imagined. Not only did Emily help with the design but she also was detail oriented to think of the future real estate values and aesthetic to keep our house marketable.
Description of Work: Patio Remodel with Hill reconstruction

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$38,000

Dave T.
09/2018
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Had the team at Install It Direct replace my front grass starting with Emily providing me an estimate and throughout the whole project everyone was professional and did a great job. Including going above what they needed to when we found a water leak not related to their work they helped me get it fixed on a Saturday prior to me going out of town.
Description of Work: Remove front grass and replace with synthetic turf.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Jim L.
09/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Emily and Fernando did a great job at our house. They were professional, high quality and always cleaned up at the end of the day. A contractor that meets their schedule and follows through with commitments. Who knew!
Description of Work: Extended driveway, replaced patio and added walkway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

Carl W.
08/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Outstanding experience working with INSTALL-IT-DIRECT on two separate projects. Not only did they have the most competitive price but they provided excellent service from start to finish.
Description of Work: Installed paver driveway, walkway, front door steps and several retaining walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000

sebio D.
08/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Great team....highly recommended. I met with several companies and Casey is what pushed the decision in InstallIT Directs favor. He was straight forward, educated me, set proper expectations and followed through. He is also very easy to reach. The team was very professional and efficient.
Description of Work: Pavers and Turf

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$43,000

Cindy H.
08/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We were very happy with our backyard project from Install It Direct. Dustin was the project manager and he did a great job creating a design for our backyard. We went with his first suggestion because there was no need for any changes. He was responsive to our phone calls and checked on the progress regularly. The crew was hardworking and kind. The pavers look great and our kids are having lots of fun in their new yard!
Description of Work: Pavers and sod

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie P.
08/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We were extremely happy with our experience with Install it direct. From Shawn, Noe and his crew to Ronald with customer service follow up. They were very professional and diligent with follow through as well as follow up. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Putting green installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jean G.
08/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
This was the best home improvement project yet! The Install-It-Direct team was professional & the materials top notch. I found this company from a neighborhood app that had great comments, so I called to schedule a meeting. Pam arrived [on time] to guide us into the world of pavers & artificial turf. We loved her bubbly personality and clear presentation. Her design suggestions were super helpful. She had samples and catalogs to make our choices simple. The price quote was a great value. After our initial consultation with Pam, we met with several other companies, but no one could match the Install-It-Direct price and several of the other company reps were poorly prepared. We called Pam back and had a follow up meeting where we decided to add re-doing the driveway in addition to our front walkways and lawn. Best decision ever!! Install-It-Direct provided both hand drawn illustrations as well as a CAD layout that made our HOA approval process quick and easy. The actual project was scheduled to take 8-9 working days. The crew arrived on a Monday morning - led by the AWESOME Ernesto as foreman. Ernesto was a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable, great suggestions along the way, super skilled at every step of this project. Ask for him on any Install-It-Direct job. So the crew worked daily from 8:30-5:30. They took care of every possible thing from demo of yard [demo of bushes, old concrete, grass], they capped off and re-routed the sprinkler system. They were very careful of our neighbor's property. They left the site in good order every day. They were always on time and worked diligently all day. They managed to complete the project on Saturday - in just 6 days. We also opted to have a sealer put on the pavers that was added a couple of days later. All our neighbors are so impressed with the beauty and quality of the job. After months of ugly dirt yard and old concrete walkways / driveway I can't believe that this beautiful front yard is our house :) I can't wait until we can bring the same beauty to our backyard!! THANKS PAM & ERNESTO & INSTALL-IT-DIRECT - YOU'RE THE BEST!!!
Description of Work: Front yard landscape

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lola E.
08/2018
5.0
concrete driveways, hardscaping, patios
  + 1 more
The second crew led by Jesus did a good job taking the time and care to arrange the pavers for two walkways to ensure that when it rains the water flows in the right direction. Juan was very professional and made sure I was happy with their work.
Description of Work: Pavers for patio

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy R.
07/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
I wanted to beautify my yard to enjoy it more and increase my home value. I needed an extensive upgrade and was very careful choosing a contractor. I had a half dozen quotes done by the highest rated contractors in my area. What impressed me most about Install-It-Direct, and led me to choose Casey Schletz as project manager, was the value I received (i.e. best bang for the buck) and his frequent visits and communication to make sure I was satisfied and the job was done correctly. He cares more than the typical contractor in my experience. I am so pleased with the results and receive compliments and requests for Casey's contact info from neighbors all the time. I'm so happy that I chose Casey and Install-It-Direct.
Description of Work: Paver driveway and walkway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lu X.
07/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Margarito did perfect job, he works so hard and efficient. He finished project much much quicker than I thought. In shorts, great job. Emily helps me a lot during project and always there as I have any question
Description of Work: Paving and turf

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,000

William H.
07/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We are SO happy that Install-It-Direct did the hardscape of our home. Our project manager Emily is not only extremely knowledgeable but also on top of things from the beginning to the end. She made so many wonderful suggestions throughout the process, such as selection of type and color of pavers, the locations of each kind of light, the color of the patio walls … She comes on site to check the progress at early mornings, evenings, even during weekends to accommodate our schedule, which we really appreciate. Emily is always available via phone, text messages, or emails whenever we have questions or concerns. THANK YOU, Emily! Our foreman Francisco is phenomenal! He is a quiet man with more than 20 years experience. He pays attention to all the details and gets things done beautifully. Our design involves many very difficult cuttings of pavers: curves, circles, cutting-in patterns. Francisco’s team did a fantastic job of implementing the project. They were meticulous in cutting the pavers. We were totally amazed how beautifully the design was executed. Francisco also made several great suggestions during the installation based on his years of experience, which turns out great for our project. We highly recommend Install-It-Direct for paver and landscaping project. Ask for Emily and Francisco to help you: you won’t be disappointed.
Description of Work: Hardscape (paver, patio wall, lighting)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tiffany S.
07/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We are so happy with our backyard! The Install-It-Direct team was great. Once we requested a quote, Will came out to the house, offered great options/solutions and scheduled our backyard paver project within 2 weeks! Not only were his recommendations cost effective, the entire project from beginning to end was extremely professional and high-quality. From customer service to craftsmanship, these guys are definitely the best pavers around! We highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Backyard Pavers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Larry H.
06/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We went with INSTALL-IT-DIRECT for our backyard project after visiting with a number of different contractors. Emily Ayala, the Project Manager, was so easy to work with. She came with a great plan, listened to our ideas, devised a 3D rendering, and provided sound advice and we're thrilled with the final product. They ripped out our old concrete that didn't match and we've replaced them with pavers and a pergola. Saul and the pavers team did a helluva job. Very efficient and easy to deal with, jazzed up our balcony posts, re-arranged our sprinklers, installed lighting to highlight trees. Very pleased. And the pergola folks, name escapes me, were also great. Installed some new electrical outlets for outside and on the pergola in preparation for string lights we're going to add. They had a few pergola beams that were damaged from the factory and didn't want to install those (even though I barely noticed any issues) until they could get some perfect ones. These guys care about their work. Very happy with the entire experience using INSTALL-IT-DIRECT and dealing with Emily throughout the process was a great pleasure.
Description of Work: Backyard Project - new pavers and pergola

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,500

Pam W.
05/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We just had our paver driveway completed by Install It Direct and are so pleased with the finished product - it’s beautiful! What a difference over the standard boring concrete drive! The crew was professional and polite and very careful while working around our newly landscaped yard. Emily, our designer/project manager was outstanding! We were having a hard time finding a stone color we liked and she went out of her way to bring us lots of sample pavers so we could really get a feel for what would look best with our existing land/hardscape. She was always available for questions and/or concerns and made sure we were happy throughout the whole process. We highly recommend Install It Direct. They are competitively priced and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: Driveway Pavers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark E.
05/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
The Team at Install-It-Direct are all outstanding, Ron Dombroski, Will Thower, and Rodrigo. First of all they made a detailed assessment of my Backyard Project. Carefully understanding what was required in order provide a first rate end product that will last for years. Mr. Thrower stated the scope of the work, thoroughly answered all questions, and Rodrigo executed as Will had promised. As the homeowner, I did not have to look over their shoulders to ensure the job was being done correctly. Even though there were obstacles, they overcame and did the job as planned. They were on time, clean, and respected my property. I have dealt with a many contractors and I can easily say that Install-It-Direct stands above them all as a top notch Team with integrity. The end result surpassed expectations.
Description of Work: Artificial Grass Installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Mike B.
05/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Great experience with Install it direct! Emily and the crew were very professional and timely with our paver project! Give them a call if you are starting a landscape project, they are excellent.
Description of Work: Landscape Pavers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Janette S.
05/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Amazing crew...thank you Emily and Andy! Super smooth professional process with install it direct...I feel like I got a custom job with fair pricing and done in a timely matter....very impressed. I would recommend them to anyone...
Description of Work: New pavers and stairs and posts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75,000

Alvin F.
04/2018
5.0
hardscaping, patios
  + 0 more
INSTALL-IT-DIRECT did an outstanding job. Emily the designer did an excellent presentation and provided me with great ideas towards my dream patio while working around my budget. Very professional and respectful. Another big thanks to Alex the foreman crew who went the extra mile to make sure we were happy with the job. Good quality work and craftsmanship.
Description of Work: Pavers, BBQ island, Fire Pitt & Patio Cover

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marla W.
04/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Great company to work with. Emily was my project manager and she was fantastic! Everyone worked hard to make sure everything was what I wanted. Would definitely hire them again. Polite crews, friendly and even stayed late to finish their job. Project was completed on time even though we had some setbacks (not the fault of the company).
Description of Work: Pavers installed and artificial grass

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rob E.
04/2018
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
My entire backyard is a pool and pool deck. The pool deck was concrete with slate ribbons and was in bad shape…the concrete was buckling and pitted. Will Thrower and his crew were on time, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, responsive, timely, competent with a strong desire to please. The crew always had someone on hand to answer any questions. They were helpful and mindful of maintaining good neighbor relations by minimizing noise, maintaining a work schedule compatible with the neighborhood, and keeping a neat, clean, organized work space. The crew was hard working from start to finish and I received many compliments from my neighbors regarding how well my project was going compared to some of the experiences my neighbors had had with paver installation. They worked well with other contractors who were also doing work for me. Will and his crew completed the 1372 square foot job on time, on budget with no surprises! I was pleased with their professionalism and my wife and I highly recommend Will and his crew.
Description of Work: Installed pavers for pool deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

michael and Z.
04/2018
5.0
hardscaping, stamped concrete
  + 0 more
"Install it direct" did our front yard/back yard in mt helix, san diego in last 2 weeks. New turf, 7 hole putting green, cement tiles/rock patio area, DG trim. They came highly referred by a friend of mine. Not only did we get professional service, but the lead artist/landscaper, Wilber was 2nd to none in his quality work, service, personality, and even suggestions to us. Wilber who was the foreman and ran the project made our experience very enjoyable and reassuring. i will be happy to recommend him and refer Wilber and Install it Direct out in future to my clients and friends!!
Description of Work: hard landscape,

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patty B.
03/2018
5.0
hardscaping, patios
  + 0 more
Install It Direct just finished installing pavers and turf in my backyard and completely transformed it. From the start of the process Emily listened to my ideas, made sound and reasonable recommendations and worked with me to design and create an amazing new space. She is very knowledgeable on hardscape and went to great strides to make sure we were thrilled with the outcome. Alex and his crew did an amazing job and worked hard, including Saturdays and into the evening when necessary to make it all happen. All of the guys were very pleasant and respectful of our home. I can’t wait to entertain in our new backyard. If you have a project I would highly recommend hiring Install It Direct, and ask for Emily!
Description of Work: Pavers & Turf

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

1084 N EL CAMINO REAL, Encinitas, CA 92024

https://www.installitdirect.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Pavers and Hardscaping,
Landscaping,
Patios,
Concrete Driveways,
Decorative Concrete,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

INSTALL-IT-DIRECT is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

INSTALL-IT-DIRECT accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Financing Available,PayPal,Venmo,Zelle
Yes, INSTALL-IT-DIRECT offers free project estimates.
Yes, INSTALL-IT-DIRECT offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, INSTALL-IT-DIRECT does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, INSTALL-IT-DIRECT offers emergency services.
Yes, INSTALL-IT-DIRECT offers warranties.
INSTALL-IT-DIRECT offers the following services: Pavers, Artificial Grass, Retaining Walls, Steps, Fire Pits, Outdoor Kitchens/BBQ-Islands, Water Features, Putting Greens
Ask for details.

Contact information

1084 N EL CAMINO REAL, Encinitas, CA 92024

https://www.installitdirect.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed