North County San Diego
Transformational Hardscaping & Landscaping
Family-built outdoor spaces across North County San Diego for over 50 years.
- Family-owned since 1972
- Licensed & insured
- BBB accredited
- Owner-operated, every project
North County Landscaping & Hardscaping
Quality work in every project.
Recent Work
Built here. Built to last.
Our Services
Everything Your Outdoor Space Needs
No project is too big or too small. AJ Criss covers all hardscaping and landscaping needs — for homeowners and industry leading contractors.
How We Work
From first walk-through to final walkthrough.
01
Site visit & free quote
We walk your property with you, listen to how you want to use it, and give you a clear, written quote.
02
Design that fits
Materials, layout, drainage and grading planned for your yard and the San Diego climate — with suggestions from five decades of builds.
03
Built by our crew
Our own team does the work, with the owner on site throughout and communication at every step.
04
We stand behind it
A final walkthrough together, and a family name on the line long after the crew packs up.
About Us
Years of Craftsmanship. One Family.
Over five decades, one thing hasn’t changed: every project that leaves our hands has to be something we’re proud to put our name on. AJ Criss is a family-run operation built on the belief that outdoor spaces deserve the same craftsmanship as the homes they surround — and North County San Diego homeowners have trusted us to deliver that since 1972.
- Licensed, Insured & BBB Accredited
- Owner-Operated. Every Project.
- Designed for San Diego
In Their Words
Homeowners who’ve lived with our work.
“AJ Criss does outstanding work. He and his team are very experienced, creative and work well with homeowners to install the project in an on-time, reliable and high value manner. His bid came in higher than some other contractors, but the quality of the work was well worth it. Before signed on with Tony, he took us to see several of his projects and we were able to talk to the homeowners. All of the projects were outstanding and Tony and crew stand behind their work. in addition, they worked with us and offered suggestions that enhanced our project. Four years later, everything looks great. Thank you Tony and crew!”
“Tony Criss and his team did a great job on our landscape project. Tony was frequently onsite and Lucia came out several times to check on things as well. The communication was excellent. The team showed up early every morning and worked hard into the afternoon. Everyone was very responsive and they addressed all of our concerns. The work was done right and exceeded our expectations.”
Service Area
Proudly serving North County San Diego.
Based in Escondido since 1972, our crews work across North County and Greater San Diego. Don’t see your town? Give us a call — there’s a good chance we’re already nearby.
- Escondido
- San Marcos
- Vista
- Carlsbad
- Oceanside
- Encinitas
- Solana Beach
- Del Mar
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Poway
- Rancho Bernardo
- 4S Ranch
- Valley Center
- Fallbrook
- Bonsall
- Ramona
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s talk about your yard.
Send us a note or give us a call. You’ll hear back from the family, not a call center.
- (760) 489-5120
- contact@ajcriss.com
- 1418 Golden Crest Dr, Escondido, CA 92029