I initially contacted Greenplace to install new irrigation lines at my LA home and to do some weed/ivy removal on a steep hillside so this could be planted with California natives. The ivy had been removed by someone else in January, but because they didn't put in weed barrier, the ivy / weeds were coming up fast following the rains. That, plus a drainage hole in the uphill neighbor's retaining wall, caused a lot of problems on our hill, including water in our crawlspace.
My plan was to first have the weeds and ivy removed, then have irrigation lines installed so that we could then plant the hillside to prevent further erosion. Frankly, given how most contractors and "contractors" work, I was dreading the whole process. Most are unreliable, don't show up when they're supposed to, disappear for weeks, over charge, work for 4 hours a day, and leave a bigger problem than they fixed.
Volodomyr got in touch with me quickly, came out with his team to review the project within a day or two, and gave me a bid which was VERY reasonable. They came out the next day or so, and worked over 8 hours a day to knock out the work which was part of the initial proposal in a matter of days. They were prompt, polite, pleasant, and very respectful - an absolute joy to work with. They recommended weed barrier on the steep hillside, and I agreed immediately - it was a great recommendation and much needed.
They did such good work, so quickly, and at a reasonable price, that I asked whether they could work on the drainage issue created by the removal of the ivy and the installation of the patio. In short, the last "contractor" had removed a portion of the walkway in back, creating a low area right by the house. Water from the neighbor's wall came over the newly denuded hillside right to that low area, and into the crawlspace. They understood and sized up the problem in that area and one other very quickly.
This is how fast they work - we discussed it late last week, agreed on Monday, and by Monday evening they're already significantly through the project! They don't leave a mess, they're helpful, polite, and they do the work. AND, they are LICENSED. This is my third house in LA and I can tell you, their prices, reliability and speed cannot be beat.
Highly, highly recommended! THANK YOU, Volodomyr, Viktor, and the whole team at Greenplace!