Have used Alderwood twice on large backyard living space projects and recommend them highly…read more First, they take the time to work with you on a design (they have designers on staff) that incorporates all elements, provide you with material samples, pictures, etc. When we struggled to make decisions they took us "shopping" to see samples (light fixtures, paver types, etc) and helped us visualize. We've been really impressed by this process. The construction crews are highly professional. They are thoughtful and careful with neighbors when dealing with moving equipment in and out, noise, and those kinds of things. They are great communicators and set really good expectations about project length and other details. When we asked for tweaks or changes midstream there was never any grousing or grumbling - they were very focused on making sure we were 100% happy. The guys are our crew were Colin, Max and Michael, and Patrick was the Construction Manager. In both cases, the finished projects were even more stunning than we expected. Top notch.

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Ya'll, listen, Gerard's Landscaping is GREAT! I wanted a fence built, a flagstone path laid, and a…read moreretaining wall built. I talked to multiple contractors - some who just didn't call back, a few who said they couldn't (wouldn't) build the fence I wanted, and frankly, a few that I just didn't like. Gerardo showed up, chatted with me about what I wanted, took measurements, and gave me a bid on the spot. I was moving into a house I was rehabbing and needed a portion of this fence done right away because I have a dog and he hustled to not only build the new portion I needed, but went out of his way to do some repairs on the existing fence to keep my dog safe and secure. He and the people working for him showed a lot of attention to detail, checked in with me often about the project to make sure it was coming along and looking as I expected, and every day at the end of the day the work site was clean and organized. I'm planning some plant installations and a new deck and Gerard's Landscaping is going to be my first call!

Giving them 1 star for the poor communication. Sent them communication via yelp. I wanted my…read morebackyard to be leveled and some walking steps to be added. They asked me technical questions on the grade for my backyard and the kind of material i need for the steps, which i had no clue about. So I told them that i would need guidance. They sent me a very lengthy message. Whoever was responding, was in the field and took time out to respond and didnt like that I had not done my due diligence. They told me that the market has changed and they need their customers to do some research. Then they gave me an arbutrary deadline to join a COMPLIMENTARY 10min call. The number of red flags in 1 message exchange. First of all, if you are in the field don't respond to the message or hire someone who can do it without getting upset that their customer do not know what they need.

I am very, very happy with the new patio Jose and team installed. They are an excellent company to…read morework with for the following reasons: QUALITY - paver layout is beautiful, & they installed extra gravel & drainage pipes to address my "swamp" COMMUNICATION - I always knew exactly what was happening, when the workers/trucks would be here. Before work began, Jose responded promptly to my requests for changes in design, gave detailed drawings &estimates PRICE - it was a very fair price, and lower than the other bid I got for a simple rectangular design DESIGN - my requirements were a bigger patio that covers up the swamp. Jose came up with a plan that has curves to fit in well with the curves in my existing landscape, plus the swamp is gone! He gave me advice on which sizes of pavers would work well in the design. PROFESSIONALISM - every day the team was on time and left the area cleaned up. They laid and re-laid pavers until they were satisfied with the look. They spent a lot of time leveling and fixing places where water pooled on my lawn/old patio. They improved the downspout drains and crawlspace vents. Call them for your project, you'll be glad you did!

After 2 years living in our Issaquah rambler, we were tired of our grubby back yard. With a very…read moresloping hillside slumping into it, the constant roll of rocks, and puddling of runoff made the space not very enjoyable. Our small deck, and a big dirt patch was also not a clean or functional space for us or our dog - so it was time for a change. Once we set our minds to investing in a renovation, I met with 7 (yes 7!) concrete, rockery, and paver providers to discuss the projected heat their ideas, and solicit quotes. A number of the providers were visionless, one was rude, and another was wildly expensive (twice as much as any of the others). Enter Jose and J Zamora Construction. While my initial vision for the space was admittedly to have a concrete patio, with a paver retaining wall - after meeting with Jose, my mind changed. In the most genuine and non-pressuring tone possible, he educated me about the benefits of using pavers (repairability, less cracking risk, better drainage, etc). That, combined with both his understanding of the challenges of my property, as well as his unique lense on a design for our space - made Jose a stand out. I also greatly appreciated that when I expressed specific wishes, he did not take offense when those ideas didn't align with his initial recommendation. When some providers acted put-off when I said "I don't want to take out this tree" (etc.), Jose took it in stride and offered solutions rather than trying to convince me that my preference was unreasonable. After viewing our property, he was prompt, kind, and fair in his quote to us. His documentation was thorough and clear. That, along with his truly aesthetically, and functionally minded vision for our space convinced me to completely pivot from "I'm doing concrete", to "let's go with pavers". After hiring Jose, he recommended products that suited our combined vision for my yard, was transparent about potential overages, and ultimately executed a project that is beyond my dreams for our difficult space. His crew of 6 busted their behinds for 4 solid days to crack it out. They were prompt, respectful of my property and neighbors; and thorough in their daily, and end of project cleanup. They even went above and beyond to carefully re-lay our dog's invisible fence line, which was displaced in the underground drainage portion of our project. Ultimately, we're left with the addition of nearly 1000 square feet to our livable space. An area that started as a grubby dirt patch has become a clean and stunning use of space. It flows with the natural landscape, and looks cohesive with our very mid century home. We have had neighbors (known to us and new introductions) stop by with their jaws on the floor - one even saying "you've made this yard the showpiece of the mountain". Once we paint the house - our sweet little rambler will be perfection - and we have Jose to thank for so much of our exterior transformation. Other over the top service notes: -Rock disposal recycling run -Bark delivery after project completion -Spreading bark over worn front yard after completion

TL;DR: Great company led by Ghee. A tad on the expensive end but well worth the investment for an…read moreeasy, well-designed result. Ghee and his team added a new dry pond in my front yard. They took my inspiration photos and a sketch, and they manifested it into a natural-looking design that is well integrated in our existing yard. From the moment I reached out, Ghee promptly communicated back with detailed answers over the phone and/or text. We locked in scope, and the estimate he provided was reasonable. It was on the high end compared to other bids, but his communication and experience led us to go with him. And good thing we did. The resulting project is beautiful. We got large granite rocks, river rock, and a liner underneath all for $4K. Much of that was material cost. The labor they put in was 2.5 days. Definitely hard work to dig out the pond and move the large rocks in place. The crew also was friendly and kept the site clean every day. I'd definitely hire Fire Sparrow Landscaping again.

Excellent work removing tall ferns, preparing the ground for new plants and choosing a variety of…read moreplants in place of the removed ferns.

...... left the job without finishing my porch. Cannot match. paver color to fix at my own cost…read more....,,,, Wrapped white stuff all over the top of my bricks that will not come off. ..,,,,, Used wrong sand between pavers. Pavers are shifting now very dangerous for walking on. Sand is being depleted. ....... His parting words." you can just sit back in your lawn chair and squirt a few weeds that might come". .... L and I said I should be able to trust a contractor who had been in business for 15 years.

Very professional, excellent communication and follow-through. Ryan was a great listener and came…read moreup with creative solutions to all our problems. The crew wasted no time, always showed up on schedule, and worked hard. Very happy with the final product!

Writing this review as I sit barefoot in my tranquil new outdoor space. Tristan gave me the…read moremagical little yard of my dreams! He was very thorough and thoughtful when it came to listening to my ideas and turning them into a very peaceful, healing design. He walked me through the process and communicated well. The artistry, visual appeal, execution, and problem solving cannot be beat. Tristan is an absolute gem and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Tristan!

Working with Tristan was a fantastic experience, and our landscape finally looks the way we'd…read moredreamed when we bought the property almost 6 years ago. The detailed questionnaire we filled out prior to meeting Tristan allowed him to start with a strong understanding of what we were aiming for in redesigning our 2.5-acre property. He took care to confirm what he'd learned from our responses, and our initial consultation was a really fruitful discussion about the scope of the project. After the initial consultation, Tristan spent A LOT of time on site, taking notes, sketching, and evaluating different elements of the landscape from different angles. The landscape design Tristan presented was just what we were hoping for. The plan was beautiful, functional, and within our budget. The elements were strategic and thoughtful, working with the strengths of what already existed. We appreciated how carefully he'd thought out each piece (e.g., selecting plants that were native to the area and would be both beautiful and drought-tolerant). He responded quickly and positively to the few small changes we asked for. With this exciting landscape plan in place, we were concerned about finding someone to do the installation well and at a reasonable price. And Tristan delivered again! He recommended we contact Brian Boals at Lawn, Land & Liquiscapes. Brian has done an incredible job of installing every aspect of the plan (irrigation, hardscaping, lighting, etc). We truly couldn't be happier with how it's all gone. We are so glad we decided to go with Solstice Landscaping. Tristan was wonderful to work with. Newly finished, our landscape already looks amazing, and it will only look better as it fills out in the coming years. Thank you, Tristan!

I am writing this review and my job is only half way done. I am just blown away by the service,…read moreprofessionalism, kindness and just all around awesome company this is! My partner and I were looking for a fair quote to have our yard and beach cleaned up. The job was pretty detailed and we just didn't feel good about any of the quotes we were getting until we found Raymond. They did such a wonderful job today and it's not even fully done yet! I cannot wait to see it finished tomorrow. Who would have thought I'd get excited over yard work like it's Christmas!! Ha! If you're looking for a reliable landscaping company that you can trust, this is the one! Mahalo Raymond!

Ray communicates clearly, works efficiently, and consistently goes above and beyond to deliver…read morebetter results. He also offers very competitive price. Working with him is pleasant.

I hired Cindy to design my rain garden about 5 years ago. Working with Cindy was a pleasure and…read moreshe made the whole process super easy. Cindy made sure to ask me what kind of plants I like and showed me several options so I was sure to get what I want. I was thrilled with how it turned out and still to this day get compliments, especially from people who just happen to be walking by my house. I refer Cindy often and everyone who has worked with her loves her.

From the owner: Trillium Design strives to create gardens that are not only pleasing, but functional and…read moresustainable as well. We have a passion for adding edibles to the plant pallet whenever possible. Native plants and plants with low-water demands are prioritized for their ability to thrive in our Pacific Northwest Climate. Ultimately, we want to create a garden that allows you to enjoy and utilize the outdoor spaces of your property to their potential.

If you are looking for a design/build firm to make your outdoor landscaping oasis dreams come true,…read moreOutdoor Design by Oz is your team! We loved their online portfolio and came to Ozzie, Owner, with a very complex large and tall retaining wall project for our backyard. We enjoyed working with their team so much that after our backyard was completed, we signed on to do our front yard and driveway with them! After our initial meeting with Ozzie and Christine, Designer, they knew right from the get-go that our project will need to go through the 3-6 month permitting process with the City of Seattle. They also let us know early on that a structural engineer, geotech, and site surveyor were needed and they would be handling the coordination process. We felt confident in signing the contract after our meeting since they were detailed in explaining the entire process to us from design conception, permitting, to construction. Christine came to us with fantastic designs, while making our challenging backyard as usable as possible with the large retaining wall. She listened to our needs, made design adjustments to fit our lifestyle, and also stopped us from making decisions that would not benefit us (very important!). She quickly turned around updated drawings and renderings and gave us great suggestions on where to shop for materials to create our desired look and feel for our backyard. Ozzie got us through permitting smoothly and we were ready to start construction! He and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. We encountered several material delays that were outside of anyone's control and he was very communicative on timelines while we waited for things to arrive. Ozzie and his team were very accommodating to making adjustments during the construction process to make sure we got things built exactly as we envisioned like pattern layouts, tile layouts, and lighting placement. We loved their craftsmanship and our project turned out beautifully! 100 Stars!!! Hire Outdoor Design by Oz!!

We did a deck, outdoor kitchen, and backyard with Oz, we couldn't be happier. Christine is the…read morebest. Came in and designed and managed the project. Great work, fair price.

The Grassland team completely transformed our backyard. What used to be uneven and basically…read moreunplayable is now our kids' favorite place to hang out. The space feels level, clean, and thoughtfully done. Their work exceeded our expectations, and the difference is honestly incredible. We're extremely happy with the result and would highly recommend them.

After our new Golden Retriever puppy did a number on our beautifully landscaped backyard winter…read more2024, digging holes and tracking in mud on the daily, we made a desperate decision to lay wood chips everywhere! MISTAKE. BIG MISTAKE. HUGE. Fast forward 8 months we finally decided turf would be the way to go. We brought in 3 separate turf companies to assess our situation and give us an estimate. Allen at Grassland was hands down the most professional and knowledgable explaining the different product samples, answering our deluge of questions and assuring us the best possible product and plan to defend against the dog! Although the quote wasn't the least expensive of the three - we had all the confidence that Grassland offered a quality product and top notch service. We weren't wrong! Although our job was delayed by a few weeks due to weather when the crew arrived I was totally impressed how thoroughly they cleared the yard of the dreaded wood chips and prepped for turf. I had several questions and even a few changes from the original bid and Darwin (the lead) and Edson (the supervisor) and Allen (by phone) listened to and adjusted the plan with every request! After each days' work the crew swept and cleaned up the yard and walkways leaving everything in tip top shape. We were blessed with a break in the rain on day 4 (they had prepped days 1-3 during wind and rain and just the grossest conditions but to lay the turf they needed a dry day to ensure the best install. I appreciated the attention to detail!) I was again, so impressed watching the crew carefully drive in the nails every few inches and create zippered seams for a flawless finish. They even agreed to dispose of the wood chips (that WE had originally said WE would remove) when we decided to add that service in the 11th hour. They were so accommodating and friendly and really aimed to please. I cannot say enough good things about Grassland's sales reps, supervisors and extremely hard workers. I agree with many of the reviews on here... we wish we would've gotten turf sooner! It looks absolutely beautiful. We are proud of our yard again and... so far so good with the dog! She loves it and hasn't tried to dig once! I think she appreciates it as much as we do. Thank you, Grassland!