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  • 10 Steps to Hiring a Good Contractor

    March 13, 2013
    Finding a good contractor

    My husband is a tile contractor who often works with general contractors on home remodels. He’s been in the business for more than 30 years, so he’s seen his share of the good and the bad in the industry, including contractors who disappear midway through a job and never come back, to those who hire…

  • The Ultimate Guide: How to Properly Clean & Maintain My Artificial Grass

    August 27, 2012
    How To Maintain Synthetic Turf

    One of the most… appealing features of synthetic turf is that it does not require the care and maintenance of a natural grass lawn. Never again will you need to fertilize, mow, aerate or waste huge amounts of water to have green grass surrounding your home. However, this does not mean that artificial turf is…

  • How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost To Install?

    August 23, 2012
    Synthetic Turf Installers in San Diego, Ca

    One of the most frequently asked questions  is “How Much Does Artificial Grass Cost to Install?”   This is probably our 2nd most popular question we get asked every day.   The #1 question we get is how much do pavers cost to install?    Due to popular demand, we thought it would be a…

  • How much do Pavers Cost to install? (Get the inside scoop)

    October 26, 2011
    Stone pavers cost

    One of the most frequently asked questions is “How Much Do Pavers Cost to Install?” We must get this question asked at least 5 times a day. Since this is such a popular question, we thought it would be a good idea to address it here in full detail: For this exercise, lets assume we are…

  • Flagstone vs. Pavers (What is the Best Investment for my Patio?)

    September 17, 2011
    Pavestone vs Flagstone

    Are you thinking about redoing your driveway, patio or front entryway and not sure if you want to go with Flagstone or Pavers?  If so, then read on and learn which hard-scape solution is best for you… Lets begin with Flagstone, an absolutely gorgeous stone. Flagstone is a sedimentary rock, which simply means that it…

  • SHOCKING! The Secret No Paver & Synthetic Turf Contractor wants you to know

    September 9, 2011
    Artificial Grass San Diego

    Most Paver and Synthetic Turf Companies in Southern California; more specifically San Diego, Ca, are simply Fantastic “Marketing & Sales Companies” in disguise. Are you shocked by this? If so, read on to find out why. Have you ever received a beautiful brochure in the mail, or flipped through a Lifestyle Magazine and came across…

  • Are you having a hard time choosing the right paver or synthetic turf company?

    August 23, 2011
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    A comment and question that we get a lot is in regards to choosing the “right contractor” to do business with. Customers tell us that they are having a very hard time choosing a company and want to know how to make an educated choice on their home improvement project. Here is our response: Yes,…

  • How do I make the right choice when choosing a paver company for my project?

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    Having a deeper understanding of how the industry works, both on the outside and inside will open your eyes to the companies that you will want to do business with. Just getting a lot of bids is not the answer to doing your proper due diligence as each company is going to try to skew…

  • Can you give me a “Ball-Park Estimate,” in regards to how much a Paving Stone Driveway Installation might cost?

    August 16, 2011
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    Based on a typical 1,000sqft driveway (residential), you are looking at an estimated range of $7,900-$10,000; however, this can vary, depending on the following factors: Paving Stone Manufacturer Paving Stone Type (Tumbled, Embossed, Non-Tumbled, etc.) Accessibility (Bobcat Access) City Permits (Carlsbad, Del Mar, Coronado, San Clemente) Type of Demolition Required (Concrete w/ Rebar, Wood, Grass,…

  • What type of license must a contractor have to install Synthetic Turf?

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    According to the CSLB (Contractors State License Board), a contractor must either have their C-27 license or their C-61/D12 license to legally install turf. If a contractor has their C-61/D06 (Paver License) or C-12 license and states that they can also install synthetic turf, this is NOT true, as they are not licensed to do…

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