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Custom Nature

4.6(
103
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Lawn Irrigation, Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping,

... +13 more

About us

Please email me with your phone number and the best time to call ~ leland. Custom Nature is a full service residential landscape and masonry construction company. If you can envision it in your yard we can create it for you. Patios of natural stone, concrete pavers (that are available in a cornucopia of shapes-sizes-and color) or just concrete accented with brick. Concrete block pillars covered in stone, faux or natural, for mailboxes, lamp posts, or even gates. Decks, fences, and shade structures of all shapes and sizes. Retaining walls of any material, traditional wood, dry stack boulders or even any of the new gravity walls that have become so popular. Along with lawns and planting we can install a state of the art automatic irrigation system that will make fertilizing your yard a breeze. We can also help with any drainage problems you might have. With over 20 years of experience custom nature has done jobs as small as $1500 and as large as $100,000. Just an idea in your head, or do you have a set full blown architectural drawings? Either way custom nature is here to serve you. Our primary way of contact is through email, but i prefer to make appointments over the phone.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Concrete Pavers, Irrigation, Drainage & Retaining Walls

Services we don't offer

Landscape maintenance or design.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes

Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6103 Reviews
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Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
64%
4
14%
3
12%
2
2%
1
9%
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
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Showing 76-100 of 103 reviews
Diane W.
08/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
MARIA AND ROBERT C.
07/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
SEAN S.
06/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Corrine L.
05/2016
5.0
excavators, landscaping, irrigation systems, mulch, hardscaping, patios
  + 4 more
unknown
Description of Work: Excavated soil and installed circular patio using pavers to create a flower design in the center of the pavers. Leland Maker provided design ideas during our initial meeting and we settled on the placement of the patio. During the installation, Leland decided to re-align the patio about 6 inches in order to achieve a better design esthetic - well worth the extra work. I've received several compliments on the 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
$1,800
Allen A.
04/2016
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
unknown
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
Peter G.
04/2016
4.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Janet M.
10/2015
2.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$150
Patrice S.
09/2015
5.0
lawn service, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed and blew out our sprinkler system. It went fine.
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
$100
Michael B.
08/2015
4.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired existing, added and replaced old irrigation lines.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Debbie M.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Review of sprinkler system with good ideas for changed
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
$109
Sally R.
07/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Consultation and additional 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
$109
Response from Custom Nature
Thank you [Member name removed].
MARIA AND ROBERT C.
06/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Sprinkler system check and tune up
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
Douglas R.
01/2015
3.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
Went fine
Description of Work: I did not hire Custom Nature at this time but may do so in the future.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Eileen B.
10/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased an offer on Angie's list and liked the service so well I had Leland and his crew do additional work. Leland is very knowledgeable; he showed up on time; his crew worked hard and completed the job. We are very pleased with the drip watering and sprinkler system he installed in our front yard. I would definitely use Custom Nature again and recommend him.
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
$1,000
Robert T.
09/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
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
$65
Monica B.
06/2014
3.0
irrigation systems, hardscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from Custom Nature
When I first started doing sprinkler evaluations through Angie's List 3 years ago, it quickly became a pet peeve. Now it has become a personal vendetta. I have seen so many ludicrous, improperly installed and maintained systems that it has become a nightmare of wasted water. Not just cheap parts that wear out in 5-8 years, or poorly planned out systems, but the worst offense is there being way too much pressure. The water companies in our area supply 80-110 lbs of pressure to homes, and we only need 50 lbs to have sprinklers work properly. The standard controls for sprinklers are primarily flow controls. They adjust the volume of water passing through the valves and spray heads. Volume is the major need of any sprinkler system and so reducing it creates more problems. When there is too much pressure, requiring a pressure regulator, nothing can be done to adjust the spray pattern as the built in controls are not made for that. Trying to use flow controls to adjust for pressure will just exacerbate the problem. When there is too much pressure, water is being atomized as it comes out the nozzle, turning it to mist and not giving it a chance to gently sprinkle where it's needed. This not only produces dry areas in the spray pattern, but the slightest breeze blows the water all over the place, onto concrete, into the street etc... Cutting cost in your landscaping by skimping on your sprinkler installation is the biggest waste of money I can think of. Your sprinklers are the heart of your yard. Properly installed, and maintained, a sprinkler system should last 12-15 years before needing any major repairs. I have seen 3-5 year old systems that should have never been installed. With the water companies wanting us to conserve, and the public desire to reduce our carbon footprint, spending a goodly amount on a properly installed system is a must. A strong and healthy yard can accomplish both, and it starts with the sprinkler system!
Jen L.
06/2014
3.0
irrigation systems, hardscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Wanted to know if sprinklers were working properly-had just moved in-had no problems but thought it would be good to have them checked. He recommended $2000 worth of work to be done. Felt it was a bit much considering we had no problems.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from Custom Nature
I did this evaluation 2 years ago.
kathleen O.
04/2014
5.0
irrigation systems, hardscaping, patios
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: We used Custom Nature to extend a patio area and create a new retaining wall/seating area as well as add some lighting. Work was done as expected after a slight delay getting started. Good communication when the work started.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brad G.
07/2013
1.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Bad
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Response from Custom Nature
I really am disappointed when someone outside of my service area gives me a bad review. I do not service outside my area. If this person had read the coupon they would not have purchased it in the first place.
Paul A.
04/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Debra S.
03/2013
4.0
irrigation systems
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Custom Nature was prompt in responding to my purchase. In our first contact, I was informed that Custom Nature does not service Gilroy, CA. In a second email, Custom Nature offered suggestions on how to locate another business that services Gilroy
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Arthur A.
02/2013
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I
Description of Work: He wanted us to go to a nursery to select the plants and get a drawing for the layout and then he would plant them. I thought I was hiring a landscaper to do all the work. I might as well do the job myself. Did not hire this guy!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from Custom Nature
I do not draw plans. Also when a client wants to have work done I prefer that the decisions on materials/plants be made by them. I make suggestions not choices. Everyone's taste is different, what they like and don't like. I focus on getting the job done right, installing the materials/plants in a way that will last and not need them to keep calling me back to continually repair/fix things. If you want someone to draw you a plan then go to a designer. Someone who has little or no experience with installation. Then call me to implement the plan properly.
Sharon M.
06/2009
5.0
landscaping, masonry, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 2 more
My experience with Leland Maker of Custom Nature was very positive. He is very personable and professional and responded quickly to my request for an estimate. He finished the work in one day as he predicted and I was very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: I have a flagstone staircase about 50 years old leading from the street going downstairs to my front door. The top four steps were broken and uneven and needed replacement.
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
$650
Nicole K.
09/2008
5.0
decks, landscaping, irrigation systems, masonry, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 4 more
Wonderful! We bought this house with a rotten deck and immediately took it out only to find out that the deck was on elevated piers and the backyard was not at all graded properly. We knew we wanted a patio with pavers instead of a deck, but didn't know what the elevation would be once it was level. The first guy we called didn't understand grading and tried to convince us to install a large retaining wall and steps to even it all out. Leland was recommended to us by a another Martinez resident. He responded right away to my email and came to see the job and quote us immediately. He took some measurements and discovered that we would not need any steps and we only needed a 1 ft high wall. This was a big deal to me because I felt like the first guy was trying to up sell us. He provided a written quote the next day ($2K less than the first guy) and we signed the contract. Since we hadn't seen the pavers or Allen blocks aside from the brochure, he recommended that we go to Brickyard and pick out what we wanted (I took this to mean that he wanted to be sure we would love it when he installed it). We emailed him what we wanted and left town for a few days. By the time we came back, he was nearly finished (he worked labor day). He quoted us a week and a half and really took 4 days. He started and worked straight through. It looks perfect, exactly what we wanted. He knew we were price conscious so he recommended that we seal it ourselves and told us what to buy. We already thinking about Phase 2 and Phase 3, walking around our yard, he knew a lot about landscaping, types of plants, grass and made recommendations (even though that wasn't part of the job). He was really easy to work with, had a great crew, really responsive, overall great guy.
Description of Work: Calstone brand quarry stone style concrete pavers installed in back yard to replace deck (removed previously), 320 SF of pavers set on 3" compacted gravel with 1" leveling sand, edges not bordered by house foundation held in place with Beast brand edging, existing concrete step removed, existing deck piers removed, graded area for positive drainage flow away from house, hauled debris. Allen block wall (12 SF) installed in back yard, wall set on gravel footing as per manufactures specs with first block 1/2 buried, cap glued in place with masonry adhesive.
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
$5,690
MAURY S.
01/2008
5.0
landscaping, masonry, hardscaping
  + 1 more
He did a good job. There was just a couple of days that he didn't let us know what was going on but his prices were right in line with other companies' and he was actually cheaper than another bid we received. We would use him again.
Description of Work: He laid Arizona sandstone on the patio, on both sides of our house and also put a small area of Saltillo tiles in a small covered space outside our bedroom.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Contact information

324 3rd Ave S, Pacheco, CA 94553

customnaturebyleland.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded
Insured
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

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Service Categories

Lawn Irrigation,
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Masonry,
Stone and Gravel,
Patios,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Decks and Porches,
Fencing,
Landscaping - Lighting,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Custom Nature is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Monday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Custom Nature accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Custom Nature offers free project estimates.
Yes, Custom Nature offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Custom Nature does not offer a senior discount.
No, Custom Nature does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Custom Nature offers warranties.
Custom Nature offers the following services: Concrete Pavers, Irrigation, Drainage & Retaining Walls
Landscape maintenance or design.

Contact information

324 3rd Ave S, Pacheco, CA 94553

customnaturebyleland.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Monday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM