Our initial impressions of David, the owner, were positive as he seemed trustworthy and knowledgeable. Wow, were we duped. From start to finish the backyard project took over a year to finish. Our backyard project was not big. This was an extremely stressful process as we had to check up on the work throughout; at points we went months without any work being done and David always had an excuse. Admittedly, we didn't have all the final decisions made prior to the start and things were fluid at times but there was always work that could have been done which didn't happen unless we pushed. With the amount we paid we thought the owner would have been more helpful with design but were left to do research and find/look at materials ourselves. We had to withhold payments because work wasn't being done despite being pestered and payments demanded from the owner. Numerous times we had to have conversations regarding progressive payments being demanded by the owner despite lack of work being performed. The only thing that motivated the owner to get back to work was us withholding payment. The owner clearly had too many projects and not enough workers resulting in the customer suffering which we heard from one of the workers was an issue with his other jobs too. We had a large landscaping company come out while we had one of the long breaks in work and pointed out many issues and stated they would've completed the job in 3 weeks. It was exhausting and stressful to have to inspect every aspect of the job and find subpar work being performed/corners being cut. An issue we still have is drainage, which we questioned the owner about prior to finishing the project but were assured it wouldn't be an issue. We trusted him but again learned the hard way not to. We are going to have to hire another company to fix the lake that arrives in the middle of our backyard when a large rain occurs. Our project was expensive and his bid was on the high side compared with others so needless to say we expected much better. read more

After months of research and meeting with local landscapers, we hired Cascading Falls to completely re-landscape our tired, neglected front yard. Owner/landscaper David Shelly expertly guided us through a transformation that began with our rudimentary sketch of design ideas and ended with a lush, vibrant, welcoming outdoor space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. We appreciated David's collaborative approach to tackling what could have been an overwhelming project for us: removing existing vegetation and hardscape; installing irrigation and drainage, driveway and courtyard pavers, large moss rocks, and a dry riverbed; constructing terraced cultured stone retaining walls and a stone staircase; amending and tilling soil; and planting low water native plants. David managed the project in stages, allowing us the flexibility to make decisions about design, materials, and vegetation as the landscaping evolved. Experienced in outdoor design as well as hard and soft scaping, David provided tailored options for construction materials and zone-appropriate vegetation. He did much of the work himself and was a stickler for details such as the placement and patterning of pavers. When his crew (who were professional and hard-working) were on site, he came out often to check on work quality and progress. David ensured we were all on the same page by listening closely to our ideas, setting clear expectations in written estimates, and promptly responding to our questions and concerns. Even after completing the project, he followed up on unexpected issues including applying protective coating to the retaining walls to address leeching and replacing struggling plants. We feel fortunate to have found such a conscientious professional in David. In fact, we've just hired him again to help with a backyard refresh and can't wait to get started! read more

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I've worked with Cascading Falls Landscaping in several business capacities and landscaping projects. They're professional, reliable, and take real pride in their work. Highly recommend. read more

They came by the house and spent about half an hour to walk around and look at what I wanted to do in the front and backyards, and told me they would have an estimate in 2 to 3 weeks. After a month passed, I called their office and asked for an update on the estimate and got no call back. I also emailed them through Yelp and asked for a follow up on the estimate, again no response. So disappointing. **Addendum** Interesting that after weeks of trying to get in touch, the minute I leave a bad review, suddenly I exist again! I got a defensive response from the owner about how busy he is. I'm sorry but everyone works long hours these days, and if you need help, pay someone to help you! Yelp exists to let customers know what to expect by sharing their experiences, and this was my experience. read more

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Dave and his crew. From the beginning, Dave and his staff were outstanding with their communication. I originally met with a concrete contractor about work on the backyard of our brand new house who recommended Cascading Falls for the landscaping. Dave from Cascading Falls met with me and went over our options. He even took the time to visit the model home in our community to see what we wanted for our yard. His estimate came quickly and work started soon after. His workers were absolutely respectful of our time constraints and worked around our schedule. The work on the concrete is amazing. The plants and foliage we chose were specific to our desires and Dave came through! The final step was setting up our irrigation which was done in the bitter cold. The team at Cascading Falls did a great job of setting our backyard up for success. Their crew was meticulous about clean up of our front yard and the construction area. I would recommend Dave and Cascading Falls to anyone looking to landscape their yard! Thanks for the great work. Our family is so happy! read more

Cascading falls redesigned our yard and did a phenomenal job. Extremely communicative, easily reachable, and gave great advice. They completed our project well within the time frame originally agreed upon, and if you've worked with contractors, you know how unreliable that can be at time. I cannot recommend David and his crew a higher. If they offered more stars, I would add them. read more

At first glance, our backyard still looks great, but upon closer inspection you'll find that our two-year-old artificial grass appears much older and was not installed properly. Unfortunately, when agreeing to do the work in our yard, they did not feel the need to contract out the grass portion (despite admitting that they had little experience with artificial grass installation) as they did with the concrete and we're the ones who are paying for it. We recently had a specialist come out to let us know the cost of correcting the issues we're seeing and were informed that it would be a significant amount of money to 'repair' but that he wouldn't recommend doing so as it would be (in his opinion) a waste of money. The materials used are not standard for artificial grass installation which is why we have visible seams and the grass is not sitting properly. My husband tried calling a couple times in the last two to three months with no response, so we've decided to cut our losses. While we are happy with the layout of our yard and the patio completed by Western Concrete, we would recommend seeking out an expert if installing artificial grass. read more

Cascading Falls is a fantastic company to work with and could not recommend them more. When starting our first home David and his team helped us plan and make our vision for our backyard a reality. Some of the work they did included sod, a retaining wall, concrete mow strips, electrical conduit, decomposed granite and plants. He was responsive to all our questions and his crew was always professional and did an amazing job. He worked within our budget and helped make recommendations that allowed our yard to turn our better than we could have imagined. If you are looking for landscaping work be sure to reach out this cascading falls! read more

David and his crew are nothing short but awesome! They are respectful, punctual and their work is precise. Super easy to work with! Had my backyard redone by them a couple of years ago and today they repaired my fence on short notice. We absolutely love our backyard! Please use them for all of your landscaping needs! read more

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We've worked with Dave at Cascading Falls many of times with several different projects he is professional and responsive, as well as his crew. The work they do is great quality and beautiful they've always gone above and beyond what we thought possible. If your in need of landscape and want your outdoor space to be enjoyed for years to come call Dave you will be happy you did. read more

Our project was for new home backyard leveling, patio, walkways, shed pad, garden boxes, artificial turf, electrical outlets, drains, water lines, irrigation, tree planting. The plants and bark we are doing ourselves. Cascading Falls brought in the right equipment for the job! Bobcats scraped out a truck load of excess clay soil, regraded for proper drainage. Great soil was brought in and tilled deep. Garden boxes are built to withstand years of use 2" by 12" redwood 24" high. Looking forward to many years of enjoyment in our backyard, very happy! read more

My husband and I moved into our house 4 years ago and knew eventually we wanted to redo our backyard. Cascading Falls was the perfect company for us to go with for this project. Not only was David and all of his team super easy to work with but they did a lot of work at our house in a timely manner that I felt was beyond what we could've asked for. Our entire yard was demoed within a couple of days to include taking out massive palm trees, and removing all of the debris from an out of ground spa and prior pebble tech and stone on the ground, and then leveling the ground to make way for new concrete. We then had the entire yard reworked for irrigation and electrical, fresh seamless concrete poured, turf and sod put in, and our pool fountain redone to balance the yard out and give the pool a nice fresh look. The concrete job was impressive especially around the pool area. It looks beautiful. At the end of the project. David's team even fixed our pool tiles that happened to fall off in the process. When it was time to pick plants, David himself went to the nursery and brought us samples of plants that he felt would look great and grow best in our yard. This was the most valuable part of working with Cascading Falls because plants are not cheap and David worked with us to stay in budget and really make our yard what we hoped it would be. At the end of every day, David's team would hose off the street and make sure everything was left in good condition for our surrounding neighbors to not be bothered by the dust and what not from our project. I highly recommend Cascading Falls Inc and hope that you can see from the pictures provided that their work is incredible. read more

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They did a front yard project for us 2021, and we were very happy with the results. Since then we moved to a different house. We called CF to request a bid for landscaping at our new home. Left message on owner's voicemail, including that we hired them in the past. No call back. Tried to arrange a bid via "contact us" on the website. I reached out at least 3 times, no response. We were disappointed at this lack of response. We moved on. They did good work for us before, 5 stars, but their failure to respond to our request for bid on a new project is why it's only 3 stars now. Not even a communication that their schedule for bids on new work is so busy as to be delayed. No response is not good enough. read more

Excellent work, quick turnaround time, and superb customer service. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to recommend Cascading Falls. We had dead lawns torn out and new drought-resistant landscaping installed with drip system. The team even trimmed back pre-existing plants. The plants David picked out are beautiful and diverse, including some with great movement in the breeze, and I'm glad I trusted his professional opinion. read more

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Cascading Falls did the backyard and side concrete on our new house. Dave and his team were easy to work with at every step along the way. And the price was very reasonable compared to the other quotes I received. read more

This review is long overdue, just kind of got put on the back burner since having a baby! Dave and company have done an amazing job on our front yard. We had very specific ideas in mind and he was able to work with us and make everything seamless and remain as low maintenance as possible, all while using his wealth of knowledge and experience to offer great suggestions on plants and materials. We have a corner lot and some excavating and grading was involved to get the river bed look we wanted but it only took him and his crew about a week to complete. When we had specific issues with our flag stone pathway he was more than welcome to come fix the issue and able to complete other requests that came up during work on the yard (removing unwanted stumps). All in all a great experience. He had warned us he was incredible busy, and it has been especially hard to get him back to do our backyard, but if you are able to get something on his books he will definitely make sure your project looks great. read more

David and his team just completed a total front and back yard landscape project for me. They were always on time, friendly, and professional. David was very patient with me and took the time to explain exactly what the steps in the process would be and when things would happen. He listened to and addressed my concerns, made suggestions based on his knowledge and experience, all while allowing me to have the final decision and stay within my budAny issues that came up during the project were made right. I highly recommend Cascading Falls, particularly if you want to work with someone with integrity. read more

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Outstanding service, quality, and communication! David and his gang fully landscaped my backyard and gave me just what I wanted and then some! They are experts and worked to each detail to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend! read more

David Shelly and his crew from Cascading Falls landscaping did an awesome job on our front yard landscaping. We had ideas of what we wanted and they made those ideas come to reality. They were easy to deal with, always on time and fulfilled their commitments in a timely manner. They were extremely responsive to any concerns we had and provided many suggestions or alternatives for our concerns. We are 100% pleased with their work and work ethics. We recommend that you consider this company for your next project. We will definitely use them again for any further landscaping. read more

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We bought a new house and our backyard was a blank slate. We were looking around the neighborhood and saw some signs of landscapers doing work. I met Dave from Cascading Falls by chance and we scheduled a meeting. From the beginning, Dave had some ideas and also listened to what we wanted. Dave sent us some plans with an estimate and we agreed f to go ahead and start the transformation our yard. Dave and his crew showed up on time and got to work. His crew worked tirelessly and efficiently. What we appreciated about Dave's crew was they started early and stayed on our project all day. His crew was very respectful and nice. We enjoyed having them work on our project. They were neat and cleaned up everyday when they were done. We had concrete work which looks amazing. We also had turf, lighting and irrigation work done. Dave came out when everything was done and showed me how to program the irrigation system. We couldn't be happier by our choice of contracting with Cascading Falls. I recommend calling Dave if you're thinking of having any landscaping done. read more

We really enjoyed doing business with Cascading Falls, Inc. From the planning and design stage to the final finish for both our front yard lighted steps and our backyard. There are always issues encountered as you get into landscaping projects. But David and Scott are good listeners and work through challenges very well. I really like their design ideas and we can't be happier. Our yard will only become more attractive and useful as the trees and shrubs mature. read more

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We had a great experience with Cascading Falls. David and his team were a pleasure to work with. They were efficient, communicated well, and knowledgeable. They brought our vision for our backyard to life and we couldn't be happier! Highly recommend. read more

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Cascading Falls landscaped our back yard last spring 2018. Because of weather the project lasted from the end of February until the beginning of April. It was a big project that involved earth movement, drainage, irrigation, patio, retaining wall, sod, and rock/shredded cedar. David was very responsive and did a great job keeping us up to date on the progress and next steps. The crews that worked on our yard were very professional and courteous. They were quick to fix any concerns we had. After the project was finished, they came back to fix a couple irrigation issues and checked another time to make sure everything was working. We are very happy with the work that was done. His concrete subcontractor that he uses also did an excellent job. We have been enjoying our back yard over the past 8 months! Everything has held up well through the various seasons. The quote we got from David was the lowest quote we got out of 4 quotes. And he got back to us very quickly to come out a quote together. He understood what we needed done and allowed us to pick which things they would do and which we would do ourselves in order to meet our budget. We recommend David and Cascading falls to anyone looking to have a landscaping project done. read more

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As I stood waiting for an associate to assist me in aisle 37 at Home Depot this morning, I turned to find someone walking towards me. I excitedly asked, "oh are you here to help me?" this man politely responded, "no, I'm sorry I don't work here." As they passed by they came back by & asked what I was actually looking for maybe he could help. Quickly he explained what I needed to replace the sprinkler head in my hand & even helped me to another aisle where he knew exactly the part needed. With my excitement & amazement, and commenting among the many employees, a stranger ended up helping me. When mentioning I wish he was on Yelp, he let me know indeed he is. So, I'm here to give you a shout out for your kindness, 'customer service' and will recommend you to family and friends. I love your bio and wish you and your family the best. Thank you again for helping me out today! read more

I cannot say enough about David and his entire team. From the moment I met with Daniel for the estimate I knew this was the company that we wanted to work with. My husband and I had a general idea of what we wanted for our backyard however this was our first time going through the process. David outlined everything and helped guide us to make the decisions we needed to make along the way. His team was always on time and very professional. After seeing different landscapers come through our new construction neighborhood I was reminded that we picked the best one. Every night they cleaned up everything. They never impacted our neighbors by leaving equipment or materials out on the street or our driveway. I have been recommending them to everyone that asks because I know they will make your backyard dreams come true no matter the size of the yard or budget. read more

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This is the 4th landscaper we have hired, 3 different houses. 3 of 3 sucked. I am extremely happy with our 4th landscaping hire. Drainage, trees, grass, irritation, scrubs, lights, spa they did an incredible job for incredible picky customers. 5 + stars have been earned, THANK YOU David and crew. Do yourself a favor and hire them, you will be so hapoy you did. We are so proud to show off our nation park like yard. read more

David and his crew did an excellent job. They took on our project from nothing but dirt and turned it into something beautiful. They did everything, drainage, irrigation, concrete, sod, plants, garden bed, rock and they did it in the time frame David said they would. The crew works hard, with short breaks and they clean up at the end of each day so you and your neighbors do not have a mess to look at. read more

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If I could give these guys 10 stars I would!!! I cannot say enough about how amazing this company is. They are as respectable as you could imagine! They did a fabulous job redoing the drainage in our yard as well as helping out with questions if not fixing other little odds and ends we came across or issues we had been dealing with. David and his crew are extremely kind and do great work. They worked with our budget to get us what we needed and directed us how to take care of the things that were not quite in our budget at the time. Most recently we had a pipe break that we were unaware of and were flooding the bike path behind us, when I called David in a panic he had his crew rush over to take care of it. Seriously if you are contemplating between what company to go with contemplate no more it's these guys. read more

EH... I feel like for what they wanted to do it was over priced... When I tried to negotiate they were rude about it and made me feel like I wasn't good enough to be landscaped by they're company. I was easy to get an appointment but that is the only pro about this whole process... read more

With the current drought situation, I thought to convert my dated sprinkler system to drip and calibrate what cannot be converted. I came upon Cascading Falls, Inc. from Yelp. I found Dave very polite and patiently listened to my statement of work. I talked to other landscape contractors but found Dave's bid to be most fair. Dave and his team were prompt, efficient (they did not seem to even go on break, just continued to work!!) and delivered on the SOW. I thought that there was an issue about a sprinkler and had to contact Dave back. He looked at it the very next day (and it was raining then!) and looked into my concern. Well, it was not a leak but the sprinkler system relieving pressure. I recommend Cascading Falls, Inc. for the team's efficiency, expertise and excellent customer service skills! read more

David and his crew worked on our landscaping in Sept. As spring is approaching I am really enjoying the fruits of his labor. The landscaping is growing in so nicely, I was reminded of the excellent work that was done We had gotten 3 bids. David was the most reasonable. He is responsive and extremely professional. He helped design our yard and worked with me to ensure we were ordering plants that I would be pleased with. The whole experience was painless. It was a pleasure to work with someone who was so communicative and competent. read more

I kept David's information for year after my initial quote before signing a contract for his work. At that time, I wasn't quite ready and needed to be sure what I wanted before I committed to a contractor, but I appreciated David's vision and enthusiasm for his work. Out of all the contractors I sought quotes from, David was among the few I was comfortable with. There are several competent landscapers available in the Sacramento valley - David happened to be the individual I believe was able to understand what I wanted the most, and provided enough options throughout the project. As with some projects, changes may occur or issues with the original work may require review. David was responsive to any and all questions I had, which resulted in a solution or a common understanding. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David to my friend and family. Projects: Irrigation, prep soil and lay sod, vegetation removal, landscaping, concrete patio, grade and gravel driveway. read more

Dave is so amazing. I highly recommend him. He came in and totally remodeled my small back yard for an affordable price. He and his crew are very pleasant. He is expeditious responding to emails and phone calls; and then shows up the next day if necessary. He is professional in his paperwork including estimate and invoices. I will hire him again if needed and have recommended him to friends. Lori Moss read more

David and his team at Cascading Falls are FANTASTIC!! My fiance and I desperately needed to re-landscape the front and back yard at our new home. This is our first home and as first time home buyers quickly learn, home ownership is expensive!! We were finally able to save up some money and were excited to turn our nondescript, dying yard into something we could truly enjoy (and would hopefully increase the value of our home!). I called David along with two other highly recommended landscaping companies. I relied only on YELP when determining who to use. Right off the bat, I got a good feeling from David. He arrived to our house on time for our meeting (unlike one contractor who was 30 minute late without a phone call or explanation). He was the only one who had a vision for our yard. He was able to listen to what we wanted and creatively reinvented our yard. Out of all the landscapers I interviewed, he was the only one who had the technical understanding I was looking for (I'm a mechanical engineer so I knew a few questions to ask) as well as the creativity and plant knowledge I needed (I know nothing when it comes to gardening). We started work very quickly and my finance and I were more than pleased with David's crew. They were professional, courteous, hardworking and friendly! They arrived on time (if not early) and always completed exactly what they were scheduled to complete (if not more!). We re-did our entire front yard: removed everything, re-did irrigation, re-located water hookup, drainage, added a new timer, new sod, new plants, flagstone path, small foot bridge, cement curbing, lighting, etc. It really was "the works". I was very concerned that we were going to go over budget but David kept us on budget down to the dollar. I was extremely appreciative of that as I know budgets creep up very quickly! That being said, David and his crew weren't willing to cut any corners. They take great pride in their work and the results really show. They spent more time and effort than I expected and now we have the best looking yard in the neighborhood. We did not have enough money set aside to do the front and back yard simultaneously but will 100% be using David again this time next year to finish the back yard. I can't imagine using anyone else! If you are in the market for a landscaper - it is most definitely worth it to give David a call. Do your homework and interview a few landscapers, and you will quickly realize that Cascading Falls is the best out there. THANK YOU DAVID AND CREW!! P.S. Regarding the comment that says Cascading Falls is over priced, I think that person is misinformed. Anyone who has looked into landscaping should know it can be somewhat pricey. David's bid was better than the 2 other bids we got. I think David's pricing was MORE than reasonable... I actually think we got quite the bargain! And I can not imagine a scenario where David would not act professionally and courteously. read more

Dave was a huge help in taking care of a condition of sale for our house in very short notice! Angie's list SnapFix got us in touch on Sunday and we scheduled work for Wednesday. Initial quote - remove and replace 600 sq ft of sod. Upon arrival, he called and sent photos of problems that prevented us from starting. The sprinkler system had very poor water pressure, the grass was uncut, the edges were not graded down to be flush with the concrete, and the sprinklers were not the correct length to get correct coverage. He mowed the lawn, fixed the water pressure (water main was recently repaired and not opened completely), fixed the grading, replaced the sprinklers, and picked up additional sod at a hardware store (my estimate was low). Every step of the way, Dave called and emailed photos of the problem and progress. It was fantastic! He knew what I wanted and gave excellent suggestions on what was needed. I was in Virginia when the work was being done, so this was a very big help. Paid by PayPal, which was convenient for not being there, but the added 4% on the invoice could have gone better with perhaps depositing into their company checking account at their bank. Fantastic service! Loved the communication! read more

I have only the BEST to say about Dave and his whole crew: Friendly, competent and FAST! They had a real task on their hands in our case. The sprinkler systems (front & back) at my father-in-law's home were both DIY and decades old. Gardeners over the years had broken several lines and sprinker heads to the extent that we couldn't trust the system to work effectively -- especially considering current water rates! David did a complete assessment of the yards, identified the points for repair and assured us that all the issues would be addressed and fine-tuned by the time they were done. On the scheduled date for the repairs, Dave and his team arrived (a little early even) and in a little over 5 hours fixed and tested the whole 6-station system! We were very pleased. In fact, after all his adjustments, water coverage is better now than it has EVER been! I echo the sentiments of other customers here when I say that Dave and his crew are consummate professionals and that the cost for their services is very reasonable. As a result of their efforts, we're now happy to be able to efficiently and economically maintain both lawn and landscaping as the summer arrives! Thank you Dave and Team -- you guys ROCK! We'll happily refer you to others and rely on your skills again in the future! read more

I reached out to Dave at 7am, he got back to me within minutes, and he was at our home within 30 minutes to provide us with an estimate. Dave was very polite and knowledgeable, and gave us many different options to work within our tight budget. read more

I love my back yard! David and his team were easy to work with and did an incredible job. I was a little nervous to have so much done at once but they were really flexible about the changes I made to my plant order and went over all of my questions and concerns. They didn't gouge me when I tried to change a few thing as long as they were similar, which I feel most would try to take advantage of, and kept to their word on deadlines and pricing. I'm very happy with their service and will certainly refer them to anyone in the area that is looking for honest, quality work. Hopefully we can start the front yard with them next summer. Thanks again! read more

I highly recommend Dave with Cascading Falls Inc, he is great to work with and his crew is very respectful, also clean jobsites and the work is very custom work anyone would appreciate. read more

I just want to start by saying that this review isn't for quality of work, it is for professionalism in getting back to people who want to hire you. I first contacted Cascading Falls (David) on 2/13/17 through Yelp requesting a quote and sent pictures. I didn't get a response from him that day to set up an appointment so I re email through his web site the next day. I got a response with a quote that evening. I thought it odd that he didn't want to come out a look at the job. I had another company coming out for a quote so I was going to wait and contact the company I want to hire. After that process was done I decided on Cascading Falls due to their great yelp reviews and contacted David on 2/27 to come out and see the job, measure and look at some additional work I wanted done. He contacted me back and said the quote he gave me was good and firm. Again, I thought it strange he didn't want to come see the job, but he had good Yelp reviews so I proceeded. On 3/1 I said I want to hire him for Mid April and I sent a detailed message on exactly what I needed to have done so that we were on the same page as well as details on the additional work I wanted done along with pictures. I waited. On 3/7 I sent a reminder to check that he got my email as I hadn't heard from him. On 3/8 he said he got it and had been busy with taxes but was finishing that night and would get a quote to me. On 3/15 he asked for my email address. And here we sit...3/23 and no quote. About a week ago I decided that if this is the way this company conducts a quote what would they be like if I gave them the job? Would they show up? Would I have to always chase them down? No thank you. So I've wasted more than a month on this company and now I'm in a crunch and starting over again. If they didn't want the job the should have just said so I didn't waste my valuable time. read more