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    Uneven grout lines and thickness

    If I could give minus stars I would. Unfortunately, I contracted Tyce and his team from Handyman Lawns to do quite a bit of work at my home including the installation of a stone fire pit area, sod, a backyard irrigation system and redo some pavers in our current walkway. The job started on time but they seemed to be in a rush to get it done and most certainly to get paid! They didn't clean up their scrap either! Fire pit area/stone work: The stone work for the flower bed areas and fire pit boarders was so terrible as nothing was level, square and the grout wasn't evenly spaced (it looked like a 5 year old did it vs someone claiming to be professional). We complained that the fire pit wasn't level and all the grout lines lined up vs a professional brick pattern. They tried to build the fire pit twice and then tore it down, claiming that they would redo it again. It's be over 2 weeks with no word that they would come back. So I asked to stop the work and I have now hired someone to redo all of it and he told me building a fire pit just out of limestone was dangerous as limestone can explode if it gets hot! The new contractor realigned and trued up the boarders correctly and built the fire pit on a concrete base for stability with firebrick. You can see in the photos that there is only limestone "bricks" with no fire brick in between and that it was being built without a proper foundation which left it un-level and not truly round. You can also see the unevenness of the fire pit area boarders and grout work. They didn't know what they were doing. Sod: They didn't comb the area or use more than a centimeter of compost/top soil for laying sod. They also didn't roll the sod so my yard is full of dips and holes. A proper landscaper would have combed the area prior to sod installation and rolled it flat after laying it but since there was so little compost (for Tyce to save money) this wasn't feasible! Irrigation system: Trying to save money for himself, Tyce installed a 1 loop irrigation system for the back yard. He chose not to install bubblers at our fruit trees (per original plan) without consulting us - it would have required more effort, money and another loop. Because it was a 1 loop system, it required more pressure to push the water through 7 sprinklers. He finished the system on a Friday together with laying sod and left us with high pressure (more than 150 psi) on both the irrigation system and the house for the weekend. I left messages for him to call but he didn't call or come to adjust the pressure until the following week. I was left trying to throttle the pressure and flow with a 90 degree block valve until he came and adjusted it. I hired a plumber to install a pressure regulating valve. The plumber told me I was lucky not to have blown a pipe, the dish washer or washing machine as normal pressure for home appliances and lines shouldn't be over 75 psi! Again, They didn't know what they were doing! Paver walkway: We asked to redo the paver walkway as it didn't have a weed barrier. The walkway consisted of 2 x 4 foot pavers surrounded by pebble stones. During the job we asked to change the stone to black star rock vs pebble stone. The pavers where not true when they reinstalled them as you can see in the photos. Ever the consummate professional, Tyce wouldn't return calls or texts even though we were told he would. No feedback could be given related to poor quality and they threatened to put a lien on us if we didn't pay them for their shabby workmanship. I can only say stay away!

    Stephen D.

    We built a house in Cedar Park in 2017 and it came with its share of yard issues we weren't prepared for, including a section we didn't realize wouldn't be sodded for us at all. I'd called around for some time to research local companies that could suggest paths forward. I was really excited when we found Tyce and team bc for one, he was patient. Really patient. And he took the time to walk the entire property several times and map out our yard, our existing layout and potential upgrades, including pricing. And let me tell you his pricing wasn't just slightly better. It was LEAPS AND BOUNDS better. (One example is when we finally extended the sod, instead of extending the irrigation for thousands of dollars, he recalibrated our existing system and added in gold course heads to accomplish the same end goal for a fraction of the price). He gave me his personal line, his business line and told me to reach out any time to ask questions. Since we've begun, he's done 2 major projects for us each with individual requirements and installs, each done with precision and the utmost care and we intend on using them for many more. And since we've had our sod extended we also decided to start using them for our bi-weekly lawn servicing and they are in-n-out with a quality job each time. Whether is good pricing, quality work, a knowledgeable professional with creative suggestions you're looking for or all of the above, we highly recommend Tyce and the team at Handyman Lawns.

    Lara B.

    Can't say enough great things about Handyman lawns. We needed our trees trimmed, sod, and mulch to our back and front yard. Tyce and his team did a great job in just 4 days and I couldn't be happier with the end result. Thank you again for all yalls hard work in making our yard beautiful.

    New pathway replacing ugly mulch and pebble rock area

    I cannot emphasize enough how awesome Tyce and Handyman Lawns is. Not only is their work impeccable but their character and professionalism is second to none. Not only did they start much sooner than we had anticipated, they were meticulous in making sure we had the best materials. When a batch of sod they had seemed to be less than stellar, they refused to install it and instead sought out the highest quality sod. During the entire process they were great with my two young kids who really wanted to watch the process. All of this, plus the price was super reasonable. We would have easily agreed to pay double for the quality of work and materials they brought. HIGHLY recommend!

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