Jas and his team did a great job from start to finish. I had him take apart and rebuild the last ~15 feet of my retaining wall. It was not well built originally and was sagging near a slope at the rear of my property and putting pressure on the fence posts (5 had already broken and had to be replaced after the wall was fixed). The great service started with the initial quote and inspection where Jas was the only one out of several bids to use a soil probe to test if/where the soil was hard enough. He was also the only one to recommend digging deep enough to get to the harder soil and adding 1-2 layers of concrete blocks to better reinforce the wall. As several have said, the crew was professional and efficient. They were able to finish the job in less than one day. And to top it all off, the price was very fair. I'd happily hire him again for any future work. read more

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Has and his team at A&J did another fantastic job on a secondary Retaining Wall in our yard. They got the work done ahead of schedule and it looks beautiful! They are a very fast and efficient crew- I highly recommend! read more

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Jas and his crew were incredibly professional and efficient. They removed an nonfunctional well from our backyard, extended our driveway a few feet, and put in a retaining wall. They were done in just under three days and even under budget (really!). read more

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A and J was great! It's obvious that the crew is very experienced. They were reasonably priced, friendly, hardworking, skilled, respectful of our property and completed the entire job in just a few days. We are very happy with the results and highly recommend them. If we decide to do pavers in the future, we'll definitely call them first. read more

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This review is long overdue, from work A&J performed for in Spring 2020. Having now used the space for many months, I can reliably say that I'm extremely happy with the work performed and how my yard turned out. Seriously better than I ever expected. Backstory: We purchased a new construction home in Feb 2020. Everything about it was great, except for the yard (or rather, lack thereof). Moving from our previous house with nearly half an acre of fenced yard, this was a major concern especially with having a large energetic dog and a toddler. The new house had a deck and a small patch of grass, which then quickly dropped down a steep 6ft high slope to a retention pond. This made it a pretty unsuitable play area for a toddler, and without being fenced wasn't much use for the dog either. On top of that, we had to stare down at an ugly retention pond, and likewise had no privacy from those looking up at the house from the street. Despite all this, we decided to move forward on the house anyway with very slim hopes that we could make something of the yard. We began a long process of calling contractors for quotes, drawing up different ideas, researching feasibility, and working with the county to figure out what was allowed... all before the house even closed! Getting the job done: Jas was one of the first people to give us a quote (and also the lowest price), but we initially decided to move forward with another contractor. After many more conversations with the other contractor though, I started second guessing my decision as the price kept creeping up and I ended up getting sketchy vibes from them the further things moved along. I finally bailed on them just before the work was set to start. After all of this, we had Jas back out to again discuss possibilities and pricing and felt much more at ease speaking with him. He seemed just as excited about the end result as us, and they were able to quickly get started! They immediately started with adding a retaining wall to level things out and fencing, since these were the only things we were sure of at the time. While that was underway, we discussed other possibilities with Jas and after lots of back and forth we managed to finally settle on a paver patio idea for part of the yard, with the intention of adding a covered pavilion and shed later on. The crew were able to quickly work with my design to make the patio a reality. This ended up being especially challenging as there were three observation wells for drainage trenches which we were not allowed to cover, and instead had to raise to match the grade of the patio. Jas and the crew were able to sort everything out, and in the end the patio looked just like what I had designed (albeit I made some verbal alterations along the way). I was extremely happy with the result. However, a few weeks later we noticed some spots on the patio closer to the edge of the retaining wall where the pavers had become uneven. We let Jas know, and he promised to come back out to fix everything once the soil had been given a chance to fully settle. Sure enough, they returned a couple weeks later and quickly fixed everything up free of charge, and 9 months later it has stayed perfect. While they were here, I also had them add some concrete footings which allowed me to anchor a cedar pavilion that I ended up building a few weeks later. Shed was added a couple months later, and there have been no concerns with the wall bearing the additional weight. Everything still looks amazing to this day, and I will definitely be hiring A&J again for future hardscape projects! read more

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They were great! Very efficient!! Easy to communicate with during the proceedings. Quality work as well.

I sought to have two tiers of old concrete retaining walls replaced at our Seattle house, which sits high from the street in what I later learned was an "environmentally critical area" (ECA). A&J responded quickly to my request for an on-site review of the work to be done.Their quote to do the work was about $20k less than another quote. I asked specifically about proper drainage with the new Allan blocks and was assured that drainage was part of the work to be done. Very soon after the work was finished, I received a letter from City of Seattle that stated the new retaining walls had not been built with the proper permits necessary for an ECA construction. Thus started a grueling process with the city for over a year and continuing still, to make right what A&J neglected to do in getting proper permits and providing drainage. When we sought their assistance with some of the difficult questions that the city asked regarding the wall, A&J could not answer those questions. Yes, it has cost us more than $20k to deal with the city's requirements, and we are looking at about $10k more to correct A&J's errors. Had we known that replacing old concrete retaining walls would have been so expensive, we would not have done this. I am sad to say that I blame A&J for their incompetence about not advising us about ECA building requirements, for not working with us on the city's permitting process, for not taking care of the drainage issue, and for their general lack of knowledge on work that is supposed to be their expertise. read more

Jas and his team did a great job creating our new concrete retaining wall. Has was mindful of all the local rules/ regulations and was accommodating to our project's changing demands, as we had to rework our original plan. His crew were fast and efficient. All in all, happy with our new wall! Thank you Jas read more

Jas and the crew did a great job widening our driveway, rebuilding the side retaining wall and adding some new steps. They had to work around several unexpected obstacles: our gas line had to be lowered, a sewer had to be lowered, and they had to incorporate a large manhole/drain reservoir that was previously buried in our front yard. In the end we were very happy with how it turned out, especially under the circumstances. read more

I called yesterday to request for an estimate to do paver in my backyard. I was asked where I live. When I said I live in Redmond, I was told that they don't serve the East side. However, when I went to their website, I saw they have separate phone numbers for Seattle and Bellevue areas. Isn't Bellevue considered East side? Several reviews on Yelp here are from people living in Bellevue as well. I'm disappointed. read more

Called A&J out to estimate a retaining wall to level out our significantly sloped backyard which sits atop a small hill on a corner lot. Jas listened intently to our goals, walked the property with us, and provided his feedback. He followed up with a written estimate which we compared with two others. Jas' estimate was complete and reasonable, and we ultimately chose him because his approach to the job seem straight-forward and honest (other contractors presented estimates with open-ended costs, and gave conflicting information - leaving us with too many questions and concerns). Jas indicated he would not be able to schedule for a few months, which was acceptable to us. The two-man crew arrived on schedule and was extremely hardworking, efficient, and very considerate of our established plants. We are very satisfied with our new wall and leveled-out backyard. Highly recommend. read more

I had a great experience with A & J retaining walls. They completed garden retaining wall, paver side yard walk-way and a two level patio with step. They are professional, polite, hard working, great attention to detail and work efficiently. I am very pleased with the end protect that they have delivered. I can't say enough good things about A&J. During a time when companies are so busy with more work than they can handle, A&J has managed to still provide great customer service in a timely manner. I have been having a lot of work done on my fixer upper for the last few years and this was one of the most hassle free projects thanks to A&J. read more

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A&J installed a 440 foot retaining wall between the condo property I manage and the church next door. The scope included removing 30+ year old horribly rotted railroad ties which were held together with rebar. Then they replaced the wall with Mutual Materials blocks. They also put some drain pipe behind the wall. Jas gave us a detailed quote. There were no surprises. His crew arrived on time and built a beautiful wall. The church called and was very appreciative. I definitely recommend A&J for any retaining wall projects you have. read more

Quick response on quote. They estimated to start the work late October but began early. Started Monday and finished Saturday. Left our site clean and the work looks great! read more

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I cannot speak about their work on retaining walls, but after the experience that I had with them, there is no way I would hire them to do any work on ethics alone. They listed free clean fill dirt on Craigslist. Their post said they were trying to save on dump fees. I replied to their ad and asked if there was a minimum and they said 5 yards. I knew that was more than I would need, but I was sure I could find a neighbor or two that might need some dirt. My project was to fill in some holes that my dog had dug, level the ground out a little, and plant some seed. Problem #1: Team that delivered, pulled too close to my fence so when they dumped, they pushed in the fence and shifted it an few inches. Problem #2: This is not clean dirt. It is full of very large rock, pieces of concrete, wire mesh/net, clumps of sod. Problem #4: They dumped like 10-12 cubic yards, not 5. Problem #5: When I reached back out to them to discuss, they did not respond. I gave them a week to reply and nothing, so now here I am writing this review. I know it's not about their main business, but it does speak to the type of people they are. It's really a shame. This was supposed to be a win/win for both of us. They save on dump fees and I get some dirt for my project. I have tried to give this away, but nobody wants it. Instead I have now had to pay $800 to get someone to haul it away. Therefore I have paid more for this "free" dirt than they would have paid in dump fees by far. So if you're looking for retaining walls, this post may not help, but if you saw a post on CL for free dirt with contact Jas @206-423-5384, be very careful. Hope this helps. read more

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The crew for A & J was top notch. They gave us a quote and within a week we're on the job. They were here everyday until the job was complete from 9 am to 6 pm. They even showed up on Saturday to make up for the day they had to wait for a retaining wall brick delivery and were unable to work. Jas and Karan were pleasant to work with. They were always available to answer questions during the walk building process. We are extremely happy with the end results and recommend them for your home improvement project. read more

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A&J Retaining Walls recently completed a multi level retaining wall & patio project at my house. They did an amazing job and I couldn't be happier. They stayed right on schedule and on budget. I got multiple bids and their price was lower and the how long the project would take was less than others. I highly recommend this company. read more

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We recently used A & J to (1) rebuild a rock wall in our back yard that was ugly and leaning the wrong way and (2) build a low rock retaining wall in our front yard. The work was done in a very timely manner and the result looks great. If you need a retaining wall built, or any other rock work done, give Jas from A & J a call. They're easy to deal with and do good work. read more

A&J did a fantastic job replacing our retaining wall. We had an old stone wall that was falling apart due to age and tree roots. Jas came out and gave us a fair price for replacement. The guys came out and basically worked sun up until sun down (even on a Saturday) and got the job done in 3 days. They were very professional and cleaned up the backyard (including small rocks leftover from the stone wall). I highly recommend them for any retaining wall job! read more

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I have used these guys three times over the last three years for a large retaining wall to level my yard, fence, garden wall and most recently for a paver patio. They show up on time, and work to get the job done quickly and well. Price is always as quoted with no surprises, and the work quality is very good. They always clean up the workspace when done. read more

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It is with great pleasure that I am writing a recommendation for A & J Retaining walls. During the course of discussing the scope of work with various contractors to build a rock wall, and repairing damaged portions, A & J proved themselves by knowing the scope of work desired and provided a written drawing, proposal, and estimate. We are extremely pleased with our decision to hire A & J Retaining Walls. As they are extremely capable and knowledgable stone wall builders. And, their price was extremely reasonable. Without a doubt, the wall they built exceeded our exceptions in appearance and the artistic manner in which they placed various sizes of natural stones. Again, we recommend A & J Retaining Walls to you enthusiastically and without reservation. read more

I needed my driveway retaining walls replaced, so I called a few referrals and some cold contacts that I googled. My referrals were either busy or flaked out, so I took a risk with a cold contact, A & J. They promptly returned my calls, came when they said they would and worked fast. Very professional to deal with, and I am happy I found them. read more

This team of hard working, professional, and customer friendly gentlemen turned our sloped, eroding backyard into a place my family and I can be proud of forever! We had an old retaining wall with rotten railroad ties and a fence that was barely standing on top of it. A&J removed all the old debris and started out fresh. They transformed the dangerous grade in our backyard into something we didn't think was possible! We now have a perfectly symmetrical retaining wall. They also back-filled our entire backyard adding topsoil until it was perfectly even with our patio. Furthermore, they installed fence brackets on top of the wall so the fence would be more stable. Jas and his team did an outstanding job from our first consultation, to the plans that looked like they came from an architect, to the finished product......a seriously cool looking backyard! I highly recommend this company!!! I told Jas he can have prospective customers call me directly. It will be my pleasure to help any homeowner make a great decision by choosing A&J! read more

We have an excellent experience with A & J Retaining Walls. They were recommended by another contractor as reliable, profressional, friendly, and doing a great structural and aesthetic job. A & J lived up to all of those accolades. Jas visited our home and spent time discussing our plans with us. He made sure to understand what we wanted and offered insight on the best way to turn our sloped hill, torn up back yard into a paved patio, grassy lawn, parking pad usable space. The crewmembers from A&J were friendly and efficient - getting our job done ahead of schedule. Their workmanship exceeded our expectations. I hightly recommend working with Jas and his compnay. read more

It was a pleasure working with Jas and his crew from start to finish, and all my expectations were exceeded. A & J provided a reasonable price quote, and completed the project with incredible professionalism, efficiency and minimal hassle. The hillside below our home was eroding, two previous basalt rock retaining walls were failing, and access to the work site area was very challenging due to slope. A & J removed the old basalt rocks, built two massive, new retaining walls with concrete block, then re-used the basalt rock to build another wall in another portion of the yard. The A & J crew made easy work of it, and their wall building experience was quite evident. They own all of their own heavy equipment, and know how to use it. The job was done in about 7 days, and the job site was cleaned-up nightly and upon completion. Highly recommended! read more

These guys are amazing! They took the time properly assess our needs and address our concerns. They were able to come out when they said they would be able to, and do the work in the timeline they estimated. From they beginning, they were responsive, friendly and professional. Our new wall looks great! We are extremely pleased with the quality and craftsmanship A&J brought to enhance our home. read more

Can't say enough about how great Jas and his crew were to work with. From first contact through the entire project they were a pleasure to work with. They returned emails promptly, showed up when they said they would and they did an amazing job on our project. I especially appreciated the fact they took time to make sure we were on the same page regarding the scope of our project. While the project was ongoing, Jas visited the site to explain what they were doing and make sure we were happy with how it was going. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to work with these guys again. read more

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The reviews looked promising so I called Jas two weeks ago and set up an appointment for estimate at 9:00 today.(I'm in need of 50' of retaining wall varying in height of 2' to 5' so it's not really a small job). He called at 9:00 this morning and said he couldn't make it and didn't know when he could because he didn't know what his schedule looked like and said he'd call "sometime" to reschedule. Essentially saying "Don't call me, I'll call you". I cleared my schedule to to be home on this day in order to get this estimate but Jas couldn't have called earlier in the week to cancel? It's obvious to me that he knew he wouldn't be coming since he called at exactly the the time of the appointment. I live in south Seattle so it would have taken him about 30 minutes to get here so at the very least he could have called an hour ahead to say he wasn't interested. I'd be out of a job if I treated my customers this way. read more

Jes and his crew did an amazing job creating a beautiful setting for our home and more parking too! They built several retaining walls, replacing old haphazard and messy looking rock with gorgeous stacked Roman block walls. We had them expand our patios, replace our gravel paths with pavers, and finally build a proper parking pad for us. They whole crew was a joy to work with, and Jes is a paragon of knowledge and wisdom, at least as far as hardscaping goes. read more

Owner came to check out my retaining wall when I became concerned about some cracking. Told me not to worry about it for a few years, and he showed me what to watch for, no charge. Friendly and professional, I will call this company when I need work done. read more

A&J Retaining Walls was fantastic! The provided a great service at a reasonable cost. Removal and replacement of a total of about 65 feet of retaining wall (height less than 4 feet) and built new stairs (10 steps). When my existing retaining wall started failing, I solicited bids from 3 companies. Two chose to bid and one declined. The two quotes came in very close in terms of price, but there were some key differences aside from price. The biggest was that A&J responded promptly to all of my messages. In addition, Jas took time to educate me on the permitting process and pointed out a number of things to watch out for. A&J actually started the work a few days ahead of schedule when one of their other jobs finished early. The crew that worked on my job were all pleasant and professional. A&J finished the work on schedule and on budget. All of this was very positive, but there's more! A&J did a few little things that went above and beyond. For instance, I had three hostas that were close to the old retaining wall. I figured that they would not survive the construction of the new wall and was OK with that. However, when I came home one day during the construction process, I noticed that the hostas had been dug up and transplanted to another part of my yard! Wow! And when the new wall was complete, they moved the hostas back to their original location! Part way through the construction process, I asked Jas if they could put low voltage lighting through the side walls of the steps. He said they could and confirmed where I wanted the wires located. They cut a small channel in the blocks and ran the wires through in a very inconspicuous way. Another Wow! Jas was very good about keeping me posted on progress and always returned my calls promptly. I would definitely recommend A&J to others; in fact, a couple of my neighbors have already asked me for their contact info. read more

A & J took on a very difficult concrete step modification project for a wheelchair lift on steep terrain. The results were beautiful and far better than I imagined they might be at the outset. I really appreciated the expertise and skill that A & J brought to the job. read more

Jas and his crew did a terrific job tearing up an old concrete walkway and putting in pavers. They came out earlier and were finished way sooner than I expected. The results look great. I'd be happy to use them again. read more

If I could give minus stars, I would do that for rudeness. This business also uses the name A Seattle Landscape - same phone number, same address, although I notice that name is pulled down now from the listings of contractors. The guy who answers the phone and sets the appointments chose 2 different dates (his, not mine) to come to my home for a retaining wall. On the first date, no show. I called and left a message after an hour had passed and he didn't call back. The next day he called me and said "it happens." So, I gave him a second chance and same deal. Once again, no call at all. I think this is SO Unprofessional and discourteous. BEWARE of what else is hinky! read more

Requested a quote for replacing concrete retaining walls as part of a larger construction project. After speaking via phone, sent photos and schematic drawings, offering more information if needed, only to be roundly ignored. Sent another email requesting a reply as to whether or not they were interested. Obviously not. No response. Zero stars. (I had to give them a star to submit a review.) read more

Absolutely a reasonable priced, reliable, professional company. I would absolutely recommend them again. We had them put in a huge retaining wall, 100 feet long, 4 feet high, and they were amazing. They shuffled a few things around to get it done, and then completed it early. They were not the cheapest bid but they were not the highest bid. They returned calls, and showed up ontime and when they cleaned up their mess, they actually cleaned up some other things we had in the yard. I would absolutely recommended Jas and the entire crew! read more

I cannot comment on this company's work, because there wasn't any. They sent a person out who took pictures and measurements and said he would get it all to the designer. He even made a few good suggestions. What didn't happen is the promised call back with a plan and an estimate. We waited, and waited, but to no avail. Time to find someone who wants to work. read more

We just moved to the Puget Sound area and needed some work done on our older mid-century home. We were unsure who to call for rock work but found A & J Retaining Walls on Angie's list. After walking us through the project and providing a competitive bid, A & J built a beautiful rockery wall and replaced a gravel driveway at our home in Shoreline. From the start, the team was knowledgeable, professional and efficient. Most importantly, they finished job very well, on time and on budget. We would recommend A & J for any rockery, excavation or stone work. Jas has 25 years of experience and he is honest and fair. He will walk through all of the options, explaining the project steps in detail and is more than willing to answer questions. read more

I had a very positive and satisfying experience with this company. Jaswinder was respectful and calm and allowed me time to make a decision about the right next steps for my fallen wall. The result was better than I expected! The rebuilt wall is beautiful and blends in seamlessly with the remaining, older section. The crew was very efficient and cleaned up everything after the job was done. Highly recommended! read more

We are very pleased to provide a wholehearted recommendation of Jas and Seattle Retaining Walls / A&J Retaining Walls. Jas was easy to work with, thorough, and helped us sort through alternatives and find our best option for a retaining wall along our driveway. He clearly knows the field and his expertise was invaluable. His crew worked hard, were masterfully polite and professional, and did fantastic work. Part way through, when we realized that we wanted one section moved a bit from where we had originally intended, Jas' crew immediately accommodated us and made the changes without hesitation. If I were going to do more retaining wall or rockery work, I wouldn't hesitate to rehire Jas. Highly recommended! read more