Custom Landscape Design is our passion here at Rainforest LA. With over 20 years in creating beautiful landscape design, we take great attention to detail on the individual landscape design for you backyard, front yard or commercial landscape project.
Business highlights
28 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Landscape & hardscape
Concrete , deck, irrigation, low-voltage, planing, Stoneworks, Wood, and Iron fences, retaining wall with treated wood and Block wall,
Yosef is great! Initial quote process was easy, seems like he understood exactly what I wanted to do in backyard. Once work was started, his crew was really nice, very professional, kept the area as clean as possible. Also, they fixed small issues here and there, that were not originally part of the quote, which is good, as it showed that they care about quality of their work. Yosef also helped a lot with picking proper plants for backyard and helped with overall design of backyard. They did really great job! Yosef usually would stop by in the morning, make sure everything is good and direct his crew, and would leave for the day. Seems like his crew know what they are doing and do not require much supervision. It was pleasure working with him. And when I would need some other work done (maybe front yard eventually), I would definitelycontact him again.
Description of Work: 1) previous house owner did not complete drainage in backyard, Yosef took care of it
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Thank you [member name removed] it was pleasure working with you and your wife
Our experience with Rain Forest LA was very positive and we would definitely recommend them to our neighbor and friends! Yosi and his team, including lead Alberto, were wonderful to work with! Yosi was timely and responsive in meeting with us, providing estimates, and offering solutions to unexpected issues. He was on-site every morning, making sure things were on schedule. The team's attention to detail was admirable! No short cuts, or "good enough's" for them! They were thoughtful in the way that they laid the drainage pipes, leveled the area, poured the concrete, planted the plants, and placed the lighting. We are so happy with the way our backyard turned out! Thanks Yosi, Alberto and Rain Forest LA!
Description of Work: Demo'd concrete patio and planter; installed new concrete patio, planter, irrigation, drainage, plants and lights.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Thank you it was pleasure to work with you
Cheryl T.
07/2014
5.0
driveway gates, landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 1 more
I was astounded at the transformation of my back outside area. What had previously been an eyesore and embarrassment is now where I want to spend all of my time. It appears that this will be very low maintenance which is a good thing since I am not gifted with a green thumb (or even little finger!). The workers arrived on time, worked continuously and were respectful of my home and neighbors. Although initially the quote seemed a little expensive, none of the other contractors I spoke to would even give me a quote and simply told me either they couldn't do or it would cost too much. Yosi gave me a firm quote two days after he first visited the site and he didn't deviate from the quote at all. Not only we will be able to enjoy this the outside of home now, I know that the improvements have increased the value of home by at least twice the cost. I would use Yosi and his team again and again! Thanks so much!
Description of Work: Removed thick large slab of concrete and hauled away; built a gate, filled and leveled a drainage ditch to expand outside area; put in drainage pipes; installed drip irrigation; planted shrubs, flowering plants and artificial grass.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Thank you it was pleasure to work with you
William J.
07/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
He came out and he did what he was supposed to do. He knew what he was talking about, but quoted me a higher figure for repairs and re-installation on our rental property.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from this company for: $60 for a Mid-Season Irrigation System Check-Up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
Robert P.
06/2014
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
My problem was with my sprinklers. He took a look at them and declined to touch them because they were galvanized and he said he only did plastic. End of job. He left and I'm out of $60 for his showing up. Bad deal.
Description of Work: Nothing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$60
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Hi it is impossible to connect to galvanized pipe in the ground for many years they are rotten
It went great! We put the bid out to a number of contractors. Given that the job involved many elements, about half of the contractors failed to respond with a bid. Although Yosi's bid wasn't the least expensive, he is a very accomplished contractor and knows his stuff! The old adage, "you get what you pay for" came into play as my wife and I believed in Yosi. Yosi's crew was unbelievable and their workmanship, particularly with our Kayu fence, was spectacular! Yosi was always very responsive and make sure everything was executed at an exceptional level. We would certainly use him again on another landscape project.
Description of Work: Our backyard remodel project had multiple elements: Stamped concrete, irrigation, lighting, soft landscaping, fire pit, backyard KAYU wood fence w/ pilasters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Thank you it was pleasure to work with you
Eric G.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
I have met with him and we have plans to have him do the work by the end of July. So far he has been very good to deal with.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal from him for 32 hours of landscaping and hardscaping labor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
Michael P.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Yosef was professional and courteous. On the day of the appointment he called ahead and said he could come earlier than scheduled (always a good sign) and he showed up a short while later. He asked about any problem areas before he began. I pointed out some sprinklers that were damaged and he adjusted or replaced the necessary components. He then tested each zone for problems and coverage. After he finished that, he reset my timer to become compliant with the newly enacted city watering restrictions. He showed me how to program the timer myself and carefully explained how it all worked. It took him less than 30 thirty minutes to complete his work. He was a pleasure to deal with and I will use him in the future. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Checked all the zones on my irrigation system, checked problem sprinklers and adjusted or replaced the sprinkler heads. Reset my timer to become compliant with new city watering restrictions.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you it was pleasure to meet with you
Rossen P.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Yosi is very knowledgeable, and it looks like he has been doing this for a long time. I had some crazy ideas that he was able to interpret easily and make sure it will work in actuality. His crew is very good, and clean. Overall the job was done faster than expected, and looks even better than what I imagined. I already recommended him to our neighbors, who are planning to do something similar. THANKS YOSI!!!
Description of Work: I had Rainforest redo the whole landscape of the front of my house! He added a concrete pathway and some beautiful plants to match the style of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you it was pleasure to work with you
Ilan L.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
It went well. Easy to communicate, gave us some good ideas, the workers were professional, cleaned up very well after themselves and the job was done perfect. I have a few more projects and as soon as my budget allows, I will use rainforest again.
Description of Work: RainForest cleaned up a huge mess with bunch of bushes that made our front loan look very nasty. They smoothed out the area, planted some nice trees, plants and fixed the sprinkler system. Our front loan looks 10 times better than before which makes a big difference for the house overall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
Rachel G.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
It went great Yosi and his crew were professional and respectful in our property . I was impressed with his professionalism definitely hire again.
Description of Work: They supply and install new planting and new sod was put down after extensive prepping of the yard and new sprinkler system installed with full coverage.
Yosi was very good at interpreting my vague ideas and suppling the missing technical requirements. Also suggested aesthetic improvements to the plans. Coordinated with the spa technical support so that the space where the spa was placed was sized perfectly. They began work as soon as I placed the order for the spa, so there was some unavoidable delay while we waited for delivery. The workers did an excellent job. When I spa technician came to instruct me on maintenance, he commented on the quality of the workmanship (his opinion is undoubtedly worth more than mine). My yard has been transformed from a total disaster to a pleasant place to socialize and exercise. Yosi was very reassuring throughout the process since I was quite nervous about taking on a project of this size. He was friendly, professional and easy to work with.
Description of Work: Removed existing deck and pergola, including removal of existing built-in spa, and haul-away. Prepared a partially underground space for a new swim spa, prepared 4" deep concrete base with rebar and installed pump and pipes go allow draining of spa to the street. Built new deck using Trex material, surrounding the new spa, built redwood railing around deck, built new pergola, installed approximately 200 sq ft of artificial grass.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$48,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you it was pleasure to work with you
Norma G.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
He contacted me but I am not able to get the work done right now so I decided to cancel it.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for 16 hours of landscaping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$549
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
JEFFREY B.
04/2014
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I met the owner and we told them what we wanted. They started very early in the morning. Scheduling was just fine and they were clean. We were not too impressed with the service. The plants seem very sparse. They were suppose to come back and there was some miss communication. I felt I paid a lot for what they did and they were not here the full 24 hours.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for $799 for 24 Hours of Professional Landscaping. They removed some weeds and big logs we had in the front. They put plants and flower beds in as well as two trees. I did have to pay additional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$1,500
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
we came for full day 7:30 to 4 with 3 labor it is 24 h and all the plants was your choice you approve them
veronica S.
04/2014
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I advised him of the project in mind and was told it would be a small job. Yosi stated his workers were booked for all of March and that I was looking at a late April work date. I agreed and was told he'd be in contact. The following Thursday Yosi left a voice mail on my home phone informing me of a last opening on Friday, however since I utilize my cell phone for business I never got the message. Once received I contacted Yosi to thank him for keeping me in mind. On April 7th, I emailed Yosi to ask whether a date had been selected for my Angie's list $799.00 for 24 hrs. of landscaping deal. His response was that it was a first come first serve situation and that I was now looking at a mid May schedule date. I was shocked. Wasn't the purpose of the March 19th visit to place me on the first come first serve list? Additionally, another Angie's list deal from Rain Forest had been posted on March 25th advertising a similar deal. So why would a company advertise for more business when the Angie's List customers currently waiting for service were backlogged? Very disappointing.
Description of Work: Yosi responded to my request for a landscaping needs appointment on March 19,2014.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
sorry it is first come first serve and i call you to do the job with the phone that you provided
Cammie P.
04/2014
4.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
It was fine. The owner that we met was not very pleasant to deal with. He needs to improve his customer service and be more personable with his customers.
Description of Work: I had a big deal for Rain Forest LA Inc. He did survey and adjusted our sprinkler system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$60
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
Cameron T.
04/2014
5.0
fencing, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems
+ 2 more
Dealing with Yosi and his company, Rain Forest LA has been a pleasure. The work was done in a timely and professional manner with quality materials and at the agreed upon price. We are very pleased with the result. We had many people come and give us quotes and Yosi was the only one who took the time to do a thorough job measuring and making suggestions. At one point one of our sprinklers was leaking and Yosi saw to it that the sprinkler was fixed very quickly. It is nice to know there are still companies out there that stand behind their work.
Description of Work: Installed a new patio, side-walk, retaining walls, vinyl gates, laid sod and upgraded irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Thank you it was pleasure to work with you
David R.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
They did a very nice job, and it gets lots of compliments on the results. They turned a wasted hillside into a thriving vegetable garden.
Description of Work: I purchased discounted labor from one of the Angie's list deals. The project was to build wood retaining walls (like railroad ties, but new wood), on a small hillside so that I could grow vegetables.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
Aaron L.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems
+ 2 more
The job went incredibly smoothly and Yosef and Lanscape LA did an amazing job. Yosef came out for an initial meeting where we talked about a landscape redesign for the back yard. He was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions. Once we settled on a general design, he met us at a nursery to pick out all the plants. He and his crew did the job over the course of just three days, they were all very freindly, on time, and hard working, and everything turned out great. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Description of Work: Removed dead plants, installed irrigation, installed new sod, helped create design plan, planted decorative plants, installed decomposed granite & river rock, stained concrete
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you
Irina V.
03/2014
5.0
concrete repair, fencing, landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, patios, tree service
+ 5 more
I had a "preexisting" condition dealing with bad contractors, but Yosi turned around my opinion about it - very professional, punctual, reliable, responsible, always had an answer to all the questions. Easy to reach by phone or email. Very accommodating to my busy schedule. My second project with him was building a BBQ island - came out great! Very happy with his work and already recommended him to my friend. Thank you, Yosi!
Description of Work: My first project with RainforestLA was huge- landscaping with demo, hardscape, concrete patio, building a retainer walls, redwood fence, irrigation front and back, drainage, pergola, outdoor lights, hedges around the property, all the plants and trees. It looks so beautiful now!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Thank you it was pleasure to work with you
Victoria T.
03/2014
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It took several attempts to get Yosi Rozen to stop by and look at the job site, which then took less than 15mins. No measurements were taken, no plans drawn then received a materials only estimate (without any detail). One of the main reasons I took the "Big Deal" was it included a Project Management Consultation which was to include; not only a site visit but discussion, planning and measurements. Not even a photo was taken or a plant/shrub suggested. The vendor told me I could go to the nursery and pick out what I wanted but he would not guarantee the work. If I wanted to to that why would I have engaged his services? The nurseries provide this service for FREE and guarantee the plants even if you plant them! Additionally, the vendor could not deliver services during the time frame that I had available.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$549
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
No comment this lady was dude from the first moment
Janice H.
03/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
We spoke via email. They told me they don’t service my area. They seemed polite over email.
Description of Work: I purchased a $60 Big Deal for a mid-season irrigation system check-up in April of 2013.
Yosi, the owner of Rain Forest LA met with us at our house to discuss and plan our new back yard. we had several ideas that Yosi helped shape, and after he put a final estimate together, we molded the plans a bit more together to come up with a grand plan. a few days later, Yosi's team came to our yard and got to work. they were all friendly and hard working - it was a very good experience with them. we monitored their work thoughout the week, and advised and discussed how the work was progressing throughout. Yosi himself checked in consistently to manage the operation, as his team brought our yard to life. after one week (and an extra half-saturday added on to finish), our backyard had been transformed. overall, it was a really great experience. we are planning to have Yosi and his crew back in a couple months to add in the yard lighting. can't recommend Yosi & Rain Forest enough.
Description of Work: Complete transformation of our back yard. Removed gravel & weeds that covered the back yard. tore out old concrete remnants of walkway & tore out old chain link fence. built new beautiful cedar fence. installed dozens of pieces of arizona flagstone to comprise a path, deck, and fire pit. put in irrigation system throughout the yard. built large vegetable garden/box with irrigation. put in sod/grass over half of the yard, put moss & ground cover between stones and around fire pit & deck. created & planted large planting areas with succulents, bushes & flowers of our choosing. planted 2 trees. put in vines and wire grid to attach the vines to the walls & fence. dug & installed a french drain around the back of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,800
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
thank you for the business it was pleasure work with you
Jeannine C.
02/2014
4.0
stamped concrete, concrete repair, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems
+ 3 more
They were very fast and they landscaping looks very nice. We are happy with the work I just would have preferred a more detailed invoice so I could see how the discount from Angie's list affected the final price.
Description of Work: They installed a paving stone walkway with decomposed granite and re-landscaped with low-water California friendly plants. They also replaced sprinklers with drip system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Terry J.
02/2014
4.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I bought this deal. Yossi came out to look at my landscape. He sent me a proposal which entailed another $1700 or so, $200 of which was for removing debris from the home. I didn't expect the latter, or the cost of the plants in order to complete the job.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Rain Forest LA Inc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Rain Forest LA Inc
Hi sorry i did the best price i can with all the material
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Lawn Irrigation,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Stone and Gravel,
Masonry,
Fencing,
Electrical,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Fencing Driveway Gates
FAQ
Rain Forest LA Inc is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Rain Forest LA Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Rain Forest LA Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rain Forest LA Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rain Forest LA Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rain Forest LA Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Rain Forest LA Inc offers warranties.
Rain Forest LA Inc offers the following services: Landscape & hardscape
Concrete , deck, irrigation, low-voltage, planing, Stoneworks, Wood, and Iron fences, retaining wall with treated wood and Block wall,