TeamG7 Design & Build -

Will Speer

Met with several contractors prior to choosing Team G7, Philip and team were the only ones that we felt comfortable with taking on our large Design and Build project consisting of Pool, landscape and hardscape over the majority of our 1/2 acre property. From our gorgeous entry to our resort-like pool area, Philip’s designs exceeded our expectations and made the most of our odd shaped yard. The build team was excellent and it was refreshing to have the same friendly workers showing up every day for 6 months, giving 110%. Communication was excellent and I always felt I could bring any concern to our project lead Oscar, project manager Gabby, or directly with Philip, and we were always able to work out a solution together. Thank you Team G7 for creating our own little slice of Palm Springs heaven in Vista!

Howard Barker

Wow! We bought a “dump with potential” and planned to do a complete remodel inside and out. We did not have a positive experience with our interior remodel and were quite apprehensive when we began our exterior remodel. Thankfully, Philip and the entire G7 team renewed our faith in positive experiences with contractors. We knew basically what we wanted, but Philip helped us enhance and improve our design so that it far exceeded our expectations. He had ideas that we would never have thought of, yet we absolutely love them. We were given options of ways to save money along the way while pointing out the value of each option. Thanks to Team G7, we are so happy with our amazing outdoor area, which includes beautiful plants, trees, walkways, fences, fountains, lighting,
privacy, views, firepit, and really everything we wanted, plus more. We have never worked with such a professional, friendly, and knowledgeable team. Their communication was excellent, they were always on time, each day they cleaned up before they left, they did what they said they were going to do when they said they were going to do it, and the quality of their work was exceptional. Philip was very hands-on during the entire process. He even met me when I was trying to choose fountains and gave me his opinions. If Philip wasn’t pleased with the quality of the work of a subcontractor, he had them redo the work. Honestly, we have never had such a superb experience with a contractor and we would highly recommend Team G7. They do fabulous work and are phenomenal individuals. We love them!

Suzanne Fischer

Hiring a landscaper is an intimidating process, and one that most of us do seldom. In viewing landscape projects in our area, we found ourselves drawn to several homes and discovered that Team G7 had performed the work.
From our initial meeting with Philip from Team G7 our discussions were exciting and inspired confidence that we were making the right choice. And from the beginning of the project it was clear that Philip's many years of experience was serving us well. He was at the job site nearly every day, and often multiple times a day. We had many workers on site each day to ensure continued forward progress; the workers and supervisors were skilled, dedicated and tidy. Philip would not hesitate to redo an aspect of construction if it was not perfect.
Team G7 has access to a network of experts to help with the job. We had
several consultations with horticulture, irrigation, lighting and fabrication specialists to ensure that we were making the best decision for our requirements. We felt that the team was really listening to our unique preferences. As we talked to our neighbors we heard alarming stories of contractors providing little to no communication, sometimes with long gaps of unexplained inactivity that generated frustration. Philip was excellent at communication. We had daily walkthroughs of the project as well as telephone updates giving status or confirming requirements.
Each day he would tell us the next steps and where we stood in the overall project. We have been delighted with our landscaping experience with Team G7 and highly recommend Philip and this company.
We are confident that this project will add significant value to our home while we enjoy it for years to come.

Linda Pollack

I was delighted to discover Team G7 as I embarked on my journey to find a design and build company to remodel my backyard. Philip and team were easy to work with to bring my landscaping objectives to life. From design through construction, the process was on schedule and the output is truly my dream backyard. It is absolutely gorgeous, welcoming and functional. I can’t thank Team G7 enough.

Neil Riley

Our new house had not had any landscaping done in years. We met with Philip of Team G7 to talk about ideas for improving what landscaping existed and were so impressed with his knowledge and vision that we decided to do a complete overhaul of both the front and back yards. From start to finish Philip and his crew were a pleasure to work with. Philip's crew completely replaced the patio in the backyard with concrete and travertine tile. Also in the back yard, a new overhead shade structure was added. They also replaced the back fence and added new fencing along our property line in the front yard. A new walkway was added to the front and side yards and the driveway was replaced and widened. Then the plants were replaced in both the front and back yards. 3 months out the plants are absolutely thriving. The final touch was landscape lighting in both yards.

Philip handled all of our permitting requirements and supervised the work flawlessly. This has been our best experience with a contractor ever.

David Park

We used Team G7 for our backyard renovation and are very pleased with the results. Philip was very personable when we first met. He interviewed us to get a sense of what we valued most. From there, he presented renderings and made adjustments as needed. Throughout the entire process, Philip was very good about checking in with us and keeping us updated as to status. At the end, he even referred us to a great gardener and pool guy. Many thanks for the memories we have already made and will continue to make in our beautiful backyard. Thanks Philip!

Steven S.

My reason for writing this review is simple: Philip/Team G7 earned it. My wife and I are thrilled with our landscaping and hardscaping results. And, importantly, we lived through (and, at times, even enjoyed) the process of getting to those results. My wife was responsible for the day-to-day interactions with Team G7, and was impressed by the entire team's professionalism, including how they maintained a relatively clean work area (even during the height of demolition) and the respect they showed to our neighbors. By way of background, we decided some time ago to redesign our backyard - but we had two problems: Unlimited ideas; and a lack of knowledge about landscaping and hardscaping design and the cost. We interviewed several landscapers. Philip came recommended by a friend and professional realtor in the Rancho Santa Fe/Carmel Valley area, and he distinguished himself during several meetings with us with his professionalism (he was always on time), his commitment to get to know our likes and dislikes, his design ideas, and his willingness to work within our budget. We were also impressed by the families who had used Philip/Team G7 and the praise they shared. After we went under contract, Philip continued to be "hands on" throughout the entire job. His entire team, including subcontractors, also impressed us. Our job was done on time, on budget, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. We appreciate how Philip/Team G7 made use of existing conditions when possible (to save cost) and added new elements to achieve our functional and aesthetic goals. We didn't know Philip before this process started and now view him not just as an extraordinary landscaper, but as a friend.

Dave Heiliger

My wife (Lori) and I have known Philip for more than 30 years now. He and his team completed a project for us in Escondido in 1995 that was absolutely gorgeous, and has truly stood the test of time . . it is still the absolute best looking yard in "the hood" !!!! After moving to Encinitas in 2014, Philip and I resurfaced our relationship, and Team G7 completed our 2nd project together. Philip has a very special and unique skill in the design aspect of what the customer is looking for . . he wants to know the answers to ALL of the why's of what we want. Philip and his entire crew are very professional, clean, very informative and always available !! Team G7 will not be the least expensive landscape company out there . . but this company does EVERYTHING the right way. They do NOT cut corners !! Their quality is second to NONE !! Another great quality of this company is that they are ALWAYS available if I have any questions or concerns that something needs some attention or needs to be taken care of years after installation. That is truly the character of a man who stands behind his work !!!
Philip is an exemplarily landscape contractor that is honest and stands up and honors every possible aspect of his business.
I have know Philip for a long time, and continue to hold our friendship at the highest level. I would highly recommend Philip and Team G7 to anyone that is looking for the absolute BEST landscape experience out there.