INSTALL-IT-DIRECT

Install-It-Direct designs and builds paver patios, driveways, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, retaining walls and artificial turf as one design-build team. Its crews also handle fire pits, outdoor lighting, water features and pool deck pavers, and the company holds the CMHA certification for segmental paving and retaining-wall work. It has completed more than 6,000 projects since 2009.

Free consultations come first, and the same team handles design, engineering, permits and HOA approvals before construction starts. Homeowners get a private online project portal with daily updates and photos, plus a written on-time completion guarantee that pays schedule credits for late finishes within the company's control. The office is in Encinitas, and the company serves homeowners across San Diego County.