Got 3 people to come out for backyard estimates for pool/spa/solid roof outdoor room/travertine hardscape. 2 of the companies where a bit wishy washy about the price. One company we liked was dreamscapes by mgr and their bid came in at 122K for everything...onlything extra not included in bid was plants/trees around pool area...about 5K extra. I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest bid but this company seems to do good work. Anyone with similar experience think this is a fair bid?
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SoCal - maybe we can share notes on scope and contractors. I've had 4 contractors come out to my place for bids and I've gotten 3 of them back. Sounds like similar scope as yours. My bids are ranging from $130-$160K. I've done alot of research on materials. My biggest concern is getting an honest contractor that will do the scope of work on budget and on time. I worked with a landscape architect to lay out everything so they should be bidding on the plans. However, when we meet, they didn't realize some of the details of the work when we talk. It would be great to share notes
I've had 3 bids so far. The most specific and best was from dreamscapes by mgr. I'm not doing my front yard, just the
backyward which includes pool/spa/covered outdoor patio(hardcover), and travertine pavers. I live in Covenant Hills area of Ladera and my lot size is about 8500 sq ft or so. Not really huge but I think big enough to make it look good. So the 120K bid from dreamscapes does not include plants/trees/the actual bbq(may use my own) or audio/visual etc. Kind of weird the one company Exclusive Landscapes in ladera came out..a guy named Tony Gariano...spent over an hour with us....and then never called back or presented a bid despite several calls/emails. Maybe some guys are too busy and don't want a 6 figure job!
Good luck... and when it's done, post pictures so us Irvinites can be even more envious.
Yeah Resort style might call you back at that price range.. I know they don't like to call people back for 40K and under.
Yes, Ladera lots are bigger than Irvine lots because we're more "out there". But I really like it here.
Yes, I had somebody from Resort Style Backyards come out. But it appears they wanted $2000 or so in a design fee before giving me an itemized bid. The "rough estimate" from them was 190K way over my budget. But they were definitely nice and knowledgeable.
You must have a huge space!
irvinehomeowner
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6-figure is the new 5-figure.
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socal123 said:
SoCal - maybe we can share notes on scope and contractors. I've had 4 contractors come out to my place for bids and I've gotten 3 of them back. Sounds like similar scope as yours. My bids are ranging from $130-$160K. I've done alot of research on materials. My biggest concern is getting an honest contractor that will do the scope of work on budget and on time. I worked with a landscape architect to lay out everything so they should be bidding on the plans. However, when we meet, they didn't realize some of the details of the work when we talk. It would be great to share notes
Marty said:
I've had 3 bids so far. The most specific and best was from dreamscapes by mgr. I'm not doing my front yard, just the
backyward which includes pool/spa/covered outdoor patio(hardcover), and travertine pavers. I live in Covenant Hills area of Ladera and my lot size is about 8500 sq ft or so. Not really huge but I think big enough to make it look good. So the 120K bid from dreamscapes does not include plants/trees/the actual bbq(may use my own) or audio/visual etc. Kind of weird the one company Exclusive Landscapes in ladera came out..a guy named Tony Gariano...spent over an hour with us....and then never called back or presented a bid despite several calls/emails. Maybe some guys are too busy and don't want a 6 figure job!
irvinehomeowner
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These must be PP yards because TIC properties (even the ones in the Grove) don't have room for a pool.WTTCMN said:
usctrojancpa
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You can also put a pool in those smaller Irvine backyard, but those pools are called ponds.qwerty said:
irvinehomeowner
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You mean puddles.
irvinehomeowner
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Most new Irvine buyers don't see lots that big. Which makes your next comment even harder to fathom:socal123 said:
But if you're doing pool/bbq/etc on that size of a lot... 6-figures is what I've seen. Did you try contacting the TI sponsor Resort Backyards? Sounds like something in their price range.
Good luck... and when it's done, post pictures so us Irvinites can be even more envious.
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irvinehomeowner said:
Yeah Resort style might call you back at that price range.. I know they don't like to call people back for 40K and under.
irvinehomeowner said:
Yes, Ladera lots are bigger than Irvine lots because we're more "out there". But I really like it here.
Yes, I had somebody from Resort Style Backyards come out. But it appears they wanted $2000 or so in a design fee before giving me an itemized bid. The "rough estimate" from them was 190K way over my budget. But they were definitely nice and knowledgeable.