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Rare Earth Systems

Pavers and Hardscaping, Landscaping, Outdoor Kitchens,

About us

Our small, family owned business has been in operation since 2002 and we have been in the trade since 1981. Our owner is on every job and customer satisfaction is our highest priority. Our goal is to complete each project to your satisfaction, correctly, on time, the 1st time!

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Hardscaping, Pavers, Masonry, Alumawood Patio Covers, Artificial Turf, Pool Remodel ($10,000 minimum including pool deck, patio, coping, replaster/pebbletech, etc.), full backyard design packages, and all facets of Landscaping . We completed over 1,500 projects last year and install for 30 of the most advertised paver companies in the Southland and Orange County area...Rare Earth is ICPI certified .

Services we don't offer

We have a $4,000 Project minimum. Thank you.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.510 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

alex H.
07/2016
1.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Horrible experience- sloppy work, not to code, didn't follow plans or bid, Steve O'Brien lied on several occasions. Started a 3-4 week job in January; still not done! & so much more I could say.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Pei S.
03/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I called them for a quote and they were responsive and came out to look at my yard . Very easy to reach. Friendly. They were about ready to prepare an estimate but I went with another company.
Description of Work: Responsive
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Christine D.
12/2014
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We had a great experience! I was able to communicate well with the workers on any questions I had (they spoke english!), and I was able to relay any questions to the project manager. Ultimately the project turned out better than I hoped. I would definitely recommend Rare Earth Systems!
Description of Work: Replaced home entry and front landscaping with hardscape entry walkway and retaining wall features. - Removed concrete walkway and installed concrete pavers with base and sand. - Installed 2 4x6 pads on left and right side after entryway first step. - Installed retaining wall in front of planter area, extending 20' to left side and 10" to right side of walkway. - Backfilled planter area to bring dirt level to height of retaining walls. - Installed LED walkway lighting with lights mounted under caps of steps and entry way pilasters. - Installed low voltage electrical timer/time clock to control lights. - Sealed all pavers and retaining wall material.

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
$8,500

Kristen A.
04/2014
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
It all came out beautiful !!
Description of Work: All Hardscape, Pavers, Ledger stone wall.

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
$6,800

Alan O.
11/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Demolition of backyard, front yard, driveway and installed just over 2700 square feet of Belgard Pavers. Finish work and installation was a 10 out of 10.
Description of Work: .

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

David S.
06/2013
5.0
drain pipe, gas leak repair, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems, outdoor kitchens
  + 4 more
Chris and his team at Rare Earth Systems did an amazing job on my back yard. I never thought I would post a review about anything, but other people need to know about this guy and his crew. Chris is honest, his crew is incredibly fast and he saved me a lot of money. We found mildew underneath our downstairs carpet and needed it fixed. Turns out it was a drainage problem that needed to be addressed. We called four or five different contractors in to give us an estimate on lowering our back yard 10 inches, creating drains and piping that would run into the street, installing pavers, adding an irrigation system, laying sod, running a gas line and building a fire pit. Chris and rare earth systems came in way cheaper than the other contractors and his time frame was 3-4 days compared to 7-14 days from the other guys=no brainer. I had my doubts about the the time frame considering how much work was to be done, but Chris and his crew were awesome and completed all of it within 4 days. Chris went above and beyond my expectations. He helped us save money throughout the whole process. He did this by sharing his experiences with picking the correct materials, talking us out of overspending on something that was going to need replacing in 10 years, and creating a beautiful functioning backyard that will never need replacing. If you are looking to get the most bang for your buck on your house from honest people then Chris and rare earth systems are your people. Thanks Chris!
Description of Work: Lowered back yard 10 inches, created drains and piping that would run into the street, installed pavers, added an irrigation system, laid sod, ran a gas line and built a fire pit.

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
$18,000

Hanh D.
03/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Our backyard turned out great. It was on time and on budget and high quality.
Description of Work: We had a large backyard we wanted to remodel with pavers and new sod. Chris was recommended by our paver supplier so we knew his team did quality work. We were not disappointed. The crew came each day by 7:30am and got the whole job done in two week just as promised. He was easy to work with and responsive to my long list of questions and ideas. This was not the cheapest quote, but it was the one that gave me the most confident that the work would be done right. My yard looks great and now it's ready for the summer.

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
$14,000

Amit N.
02/2013
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
We have not finalized the project, but we will use them. We have not started the project yet. The guy quoted $4600 for the work. He emailed the estimate. We were comfortable with him. We need to get our HOA to agree with the whole thing because of which the things are holding up. Until now, it is all good.
Description of Work: Rare Earth Systems gave us a quote for landscaping - hardscaping & pavers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Victoria B.
10/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Chris was timely in all of our meetings and followed through with the project in a timely manner. His staff was courteous and knew their business expertly.
Description of Work: What an absolute delight to work with Rare Earth Systems. From the start, Chris did what he said he would do and was very punctual about the whole process. The work was excellent and the service superb. If you are looking for the best landscape contractor, look no further!! You will not be disappointed.

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
$600

Rich N.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
They were good and their price was reasonable. The quality of the work was excellent.
Description of Work: Rare Earth Systems did some hardscaping and some landscaping.

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

    22365 El Toro Rd. 412, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    www.rareearthsystems.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    Yes
    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,
    Outdoor Kitchens,
    Natural Gas Lines,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Lawn Irrigation

    FAQ

    Rare Earth Systems is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Rare Earth Systems accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Rare Earth Systems offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Rare Earth Systems offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Rare Earth Systems does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Rare Earth Systems does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Rare Earth Systems offers warranties.
    Rare Earth Systems offers the following services: Hardscaping, Pavers, Masonry, Alumawood Patio Covers, Artificial Turf, Pool Remodel ($10,000 minimum including pool deck, patio, coping, replaster/pebbletech, etc.), full backyard design packages, and all facets of Landscaping . We completed over 1,500 projects last year and install for 30 of the most advertised paver companies in the Southland and Orange County area...Rare Earth is ICPI certified .
    We have a $4,000 Project minimum. Thank you.

    Contact information

    22365 El Toro Rd. 412, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    www.rareearthsystems.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM