LandShapes of Texas did an incredible job transforming a very difficult lot with steep slopes and…read moreelevation challenges. They handled the drainage issues expertly and built a retaining wall that completely changed the space into a functional, usable yard. The end result exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend them.

First time we used LOTX based of what they had finished for friends. I wasn't just pleased with…read moretheir work; I was absolutely delighted. Not only did LOTX do a great job with the landscaping itself but the job site was always clean. A large team came to our house allowing the work to be completed in a couple of days. Last second minor changes were seamlessly completed without a delay nor "you want us to change that" response. They also do not nickel & dime you to death. Minor changes were absorbed. Larger requests were added at a very reasonable increment to the project cost. Would I use them again, "yes." In fact, I plan to have LOTX review my backyard and propose how to redo it.

Gene and his team were phenomenal! We had a fairly large two tier patio installed in our backyard…read more They were extremely professional and delivered on every commitment made. Not only are we really happy with the end product, the process of working with Gene and his team during the design phase was fantastic. They were very flexible and patient when it came to hearing out design ideas and also incorporating changes along the way. They had a great attention to detail. For example they installed under ground pipes to account for the grade and possible drainage issues we would have had if they had just come in and dropped in the concrete. They also took in to account future irrigation and lighting installs and made the appropriate design mods to allow of access. I would highly recommend Gene and his team, and will absolutely use them again if the occasion should arise.

Honesty, Integrity, High-Quality are my first thoughts of Patterned Concrete. The team (led by…read moreDan) did an amazing job. Highly professional, Dan came by our home and gave a reasonable estimate. The companies references were superb similar to the other posts here. We set a date and the team started on time and worked incredibly hard throughout the process. We had a few hiccups with some of the sub-contractors, but Dan and his team were the only source of stability and consistency throughout the process. It was very refreshing, since most homeowners nightmare is that projects remain unfinished. The final product by Patterned Concrete is awesome. We are so happy we went with them. Highly recommend if you are contemplating a renovation project.

When I look back at what made our family choose Green Ease Landscapes & Design, three things stood…read moreout: design expertise, clear and timely communication, and experience to back a vision for what our home could be. That vision has been further realized with the help of Green Ease. The following is a pretty detailed review of our positive experience with Green Ease, owner William P, and his crew. In short: You're going to get a solid service with them, so feel confident trusting them for your landscaping needs. My family's home had suffered a great deal of erosion over the years that required some foundation work. While we were pleased to get that done and over with, the truth is that the front and back yards were just unsightly. The front yard was essentially just dirt and roots. The large oak trees had prevented grass from growing, and the water run-off had exposed the massive roots that made walking outside a danger to everyone. In the back, water would collect and stagnate forming a mud swamp that oversaturated the grass. The back yard was literally being used as a storage area because we would never allow guests back there. Aside from a much-needed design overhaul, our home desperately needed drainage infrastructure to prevent further damage and allow the yard to actually function as an outdoor space. Our initial conversations began after I found Green Ease online and reviewed their mix of hardscaping, landscaping, and xeriscaping pictures and services. We were interested in xeriscaping from a water conservation prospective, and because we knew that the amount of shading in our lot just wouldn't make growing grass sustainable. We also knew that no matter what aesthetic we went with, it was critical to divert water in a way that lessened the chance of further foundation damage and swamp-like conditions in our yard. Those were our priorities, and everything else would be nice-to-haves. Green Ease was far away from us and their typical service area, but we took a chance and gave them a call. Owner William P. agreed to meet with us. He surveyed the property and made several recommendations; the core of which involved creating a retaining wall in the front of the home, installing drainage in the back yard, and utilizing a combination of xeriscaping and turf to uplift the overall look of the home. He took the time to ask my parents what they would like and how they would use the space, and then suggested we consider expanding the patio a bit so that there would be more room in the backyard to sit and enjoy the outdoors. After taking a few measurements, he provided a rough estimate of his work right then and there. We asked for some time to think things over. This was an investment, and we needed to be confident. We got bids from two other landscape design companies. One landscaping company refused to provide an honest bid without committing to a design fee, and the other provided a bid very similar to Green Ease, only after asking us to provide a design concept for the work. In the end, no one but Green Ease provided the design expertise and level of communication that we felt comfortable moving forward with. Once we agreed to move forward, William came out and we discussed the scope of work in a second detailed walk-through, and reviewed expectations and timelines. When work was set to begin, we visited with him to pick out hardscaping materials, and a selection of plants that would fit into our xeriscaped design. William made recommendations; many of which we went with, but we also felt very comfortable choosing another option if we would've had a different design element we wanted to achieve. When we met the crew, we knew we were in good hands. Every one of the crew members treated my folks with a great deal of respect. We hope that they left feeling proud of the work they did, because they did a damn good job. We allowed for a good deal of crew-based decision-making simply because of our busy schedule, and we were happy with all of the decisions they made. I especially want to shout out the fact that there were small but meaningful accommodations made in the design that made it safer and easier for my folks, who are up in their years, to navigate. I'm not sure that level of detail and consideration would've happened with another crew or another company. In the end, what we discussed during our first consult with Green Ease was ultimately what we received as a final product. There were no major surprises that you sometimes get from vision to execution. The front yard and its retaining wall and xeriscaped stone and plants are amazing, the back yard's turf and flagstone patio are beautiful, and the garden area that allows for native plants to flourish are all so visually appealing. We're incredibly grateful for the superb work they completed on our home. We chose Green Ease because we felt William would help realize our vision in a manner that was detail-oriented. That was exactly what we got.

A family member asked me to improve the landscaping at her home. The existing landscape was…read moreovergrown from the builder's original plantings over 20 years earlier, and the previous owners' plantings had never been approved by the HOA and were also overgrown. After drawing up rudimentary front and backyard plans, I began looking for contractors that were highly reviewed. Good communication was an important aspect of this. Green Ease, owned by William Paquette, was the final choice. William met us at the house within a few days of my contacting him. He came across as competent and knowledgeable. He gave his initial estimate very quickly, and we found it to be reasonable relative to one other. The landscape plan included a curved limestone retaining wall, irrigation changes, a metal raised bed, and 2 cedar structures (a simple arbor and a trellis). Plants were included, as well as drip irrigation. William accompanied us to a nearby stone yard and wholesale nursery to make selections for stone, gravel, mulch, and plants. The number of plants included in the bid was determined based on the area being landscaped. The nursery products looked very nice when we made selections. Work began within a few weeks and was managed by Chris. William stopped by a few times. Chris also built a custom metal raised bed. A friend of William's built an amazing and substantial trellis and a cedar arbor. Plants were picked up just before they were to be installed, and I was allowed to place them. The project was deemed finished and was paid for, but there were a few things needing corrections. William was responsive and able to fit these fixes in within a few weeks. The positive aspects of this landscaping experience included excellent communication with William, his accompanying us to the stone yard and nursery, well-executed stone work, and the superb trellis and arbor. The guys did a great job of removing old plantings and filling in areas where new sod was needed. The negatives included areas I felt were not as well executed as they could have been, and are the reason for deducting one star on this review. The steel bed, while nicely made, did not fit flush against the patio and was filled with poor quality soil before I noticed the gap between bed and patio. The first "fix" by Chris was putting gravel into the gap and using mortar to seal the ends. The mortar cracked, and a second "fix" of steel being welded to hold the gravel in was done. It's functional but not pretty. Also, the plants that were brought in were definitely not the quality of those we looked at with William. Virtually all of them were leggy, and many looked unhealthy. Several ended up being replaced. I was also not happy that the arbor was positioned without first verifying the desired location. Still, the overall appearance of the landscape is very good, with the standout custom features. Green Ease is a business I would recommend to others. They handle every aspect of landscaping and do a good job.

My deck needed structural repairs. My painter recommended Riley at Everything Outdoors. Riley was…read moregreat to work with. They got the job done quickly and the work they did was excellent. Riley was meticulous during the final inspection. He takes pride in his work. Highly recommend.

James did amazing work on my remodel and I highly recommend him! He always has your best interest…read morewhile finding subs and really works hard to come up with best options. James is a very trust worthy and professional with the highest level in attention to details. Can't thank him and his crew enough for such great work!

Excellent team to work with. Professional, courteous and honest. Would gladly work with them again.read more

Alex and his team did a fantastic job installing a simple concrete patio at our house. I solicited…read morehis services on Yelp after reading through his numerous positive reviews (and even the one or negative ones) to determine he was the right guy for the job. Alex was very responsive throughout the planning and execution process, and even oversaw the entire installation. His crew were dedicated and skilled workers who were very kind. Scope of the project included covering an existing concrete slab. Alex made sure to add 3-4 inch rebar dowels every 24 inches and wire mesh to give the new layer something finer to hold on to, in addition to the binding agent for a more firm fusion. We also paid extra for the 3,500 PSI rated concrete given the Texas heat. Further, he extended the sides of our driveway, replacing the paver stone and gravel with level concrete. This also included fixing part of the walkway that had been pushed up by Live Oak roots, which was a tripping hazard, and now forming a smooth transition. Alex was also great when it came to pricing. He was very transparent, and me not being a concrete guy, asked a good friend who's been a general contractor for 30+ years to review the proposal and methods, and follow the work, all of which he said was done expertly. I'd highly recommend Ace for your concrete needs.

John Jr. will be quick to give you a quote and quick to steal from you…read more This project included removal of siding a replacement with match grey brick. After weeks of delay due to "fabricating brick", multiple no-shows for days of work, and difficulty getting a hold of anyone from Jacks Stone Masonry, we cancelled the project when we came home one evening to see cement board painted as brick bring placed on our the exterior of our house. His subcontractors, Gio and Matt, were unable to get a hold of John as well. They repeatedly stalled, showed up late, and had excuses as to why the work wasn't being done to what we agreed upon. They told us that the "brick they were fabricating kept breaking" or "couldn't dry in time" so they pivoted to purchasing cement board to paint. In addition to the work not being done, damage was caused to our roof where they screwed in boards through our shingles to "sit" on while they worked. We have cancelled the project and not heard back since. The entire thing was a nightmare. John Jr. has gone completely silent, running away with our $2,500 deposit. We are moving forward with legal action to try recoup losses.

Great working with John and Chris…read more They were prompt and worked with us to get exactly what we needed, going out to get additional materials for us.

Casey and his crew built an outdoor kitchen area on our side porch - complete with installing the…read moregrill, hooking it up to the gas, electric and installing the cabinets, drawers and such. Brick with cement counter tops, sealed and ready to go... Could not be happier with the work and the price... Great job!

Casey and his team did an excellent job on our custom fence. We wanted breeze blocks to go with our…read moremid-century home. Casey sourced the blocks and did a great job creating two new walls and adding the breeze blocks on top of an existing brick wall to create a safe, escape-proof enclosure for our pets. Casey communicates well, is honest, and is easy to work with. He created drawings and provided samples so we knew exactly what to expect. He even custom built two metal-frame gates to give us just the look we were going for. I highly recommend C.T. for all your masonry needs.

Cre8 did a great job... his team was fast, efficient and friendly.. we highly recommend them!read more

I would highly recommend Andre Luna and Cre8 Construction. I found them through Angie's list and…read morethey were the most responsive and best option I received. They were on site reviewing the work that we needed to have done, which started out as a stucco leak over a window. In the discovery process they were able to help us navigate what turned out to be a much bigger project than we anticipated. Their crews were great, they were always available and very responsive to any questions we had. Their attention to the details of their craft was exceptional. We were very pleased with the final results.