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.

Alex and team did a great job on the patio extension itself as well as helping us through the…read moreprocess of deciding exactly what to do. He helped us understand the different options we had and how that would impact the price, which allowed us to get a result we love within our budget. Definitely highly recommend Ace!

Excellent repair experience, with friendly expertise! I was…read moreable to schedule on short notice, and get my system working.

Santiago inspected my sprinkler system and said I didn't need a new system. Santiago repaired my…read moresystem and saved me time and money! Highly recommended Santiago for your sprinkler needs!

Great job planting St. Augustine sod in my front yard and removing some bushes. They even planted…read moremore than was expected at no charge.

Quick and quality work! Would recommend to anyone else having issues with their masonry!read more

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.

John aka Juan, Jr. Arrellano gave me a quote for stonework and fence installation; he asked for…read morehalf up front ($4850) earlier this month, and he has never returned. I am filing a police report today for theft, and it's a felony. I am a 100% disabled veteran and on social security. I had to save for two years for the work only to get robbed by Juan Arrellano.

We hired Gabion Fence, operated by cousins Vincent and Oscar Martinez] to remove a low, shallow…read morebrick-wall flowerbed and install a deeper and better looking limestone-walled bed. The work was impeccable. The bids were realistic and kept current. The workers did an excellent job [in some extraordinarily hot weather]. I would hire them again without hesitation. I believe that their business name is now "EC Design Builds".

Highly recommend never hiring this construction company or Vincent. They are total cheats. We are…read moreout of $3000 which they kept on saying was for materials and then never did any of the work. They just kept on asking for more money and then threatened to stop working if we didn't pay up. When we asked for receipts, none were provided. Save yourself the hassle of not having to go to civil court. Additionally, he is now claiming he hasn't received any payments from us and it turns out he was pretending to represent EC construction while invoicing us as Gabion Fence & Concrete. I have also included a screenshot of the estimates they have provided to verify that this review is truthful. Either someone is impersonating them from their own company.

Juan was professional, listened to what I wanted, gave choices of stone to make sure I got the look…read moreI wanted. He was very efficient with phone calls and text, showed up when he said he would and stayed on my job until it was complete. I am so very pleased and impressed with the quality of workmanship! I highly recommend Juan with Garcia Masonry and his masons.

Miguel and crew did great work on flagstone patio install, stone veneer on outdoor kitchen and…read morecement slab pour for outdoor shed (12x20)!! Hard working, timely response and install, very competitive cost and really exceptional quality work - we will be using them for any future masonry work!!

Miguel and his team were quick to come see us and learn about our project. He got back to us…read morequickly with a rough estimate, and then worked with us to make adjustments based on our budget.

The Austin Yard Builder team was very responsive, professional, and delivered excellent workmanship…read more- at a competitive and fair price.

I can't recommend Austin Gardeners enough! Manuel Soto, the owner, truly has a gift. His artistic…read moreeye and deep understanding of landscaping completely transformed our yard into something beautiful and functional. They rejuvenated our side yards, completely transformed our backyard, and built a stunning outdoor kitchen for us. We've been struggling for years with tricky elevation and irrigation issues along the sides of our house, and Manuel really understood the problem and offered a great solution. His design was not only practical but also visually stunning. We had a pool put in the backyard by Cody Pools and alone it would not be the paradise that it is! The pool is beautiful, but the landscaping truly created a personal paradise! We can't forget about the outdoor kitchen. They built exactly what we wanted and precisely installed all the appliances. What a dream! His crews showed up each day ready to work hard--they put in long hours with care, efficiency, and professionalism. Every person on the team was skilled, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity with technical expertise, Austin Gardeners is the team to call. We're beyond happy with the results!

Chavez at Austin Gardeners was fantastic to work with! Both with the estimation process, plan…read moredesign and during construction. I can't wait for the plants to bloom!

I've had an excellent experience with System Pavers so far. I didn't have much knowledge about…read morepavers, but I knew that I couldn't down the route of replacing our wood deck with wood once again or with composite. Ando from System Pavers came out to the house and talked me through the product offerings and the design possibilities, and came back with a visual representation and a quote. After that, we went back and forth quite a bit while we played out different aesthetic possibilities. He was always responsive and friendly. Next we were handed off to Rafael, who continued the pattern of excellent customer service. He walked me through the project and what our needs would be to ensure a great design with adequate drainage that fit into the limitations of our space. Rafael was incredibly responsive, explained things to me thoroughly - it felt like he was looking out for my best interest. Pricing also seemed quite reasonable, and appropriate for the value that they deliver. I'd definitely recommend.

Our paver patio build journey started back in October with another company from Thumbtack, which…read moreresulted in an utterly disastrous and unusable final product. We spent the next several weeks ripping out and hauling off their mistakes, while trying to find a more reputable company to basically build back up from scratch. After half a dozen more calls, visits, and quotes later, System Pavers came into the picture with a vision that was utmost appealing to us. System Pavers sent out a sales consultant for the initial meet up, as usual. His quote was the 2nd highest we received from the lot, which was beyond our comfort level, but we ultimately decided to bite the bullet and hire them, because of their 25 year warranty and the fact that they are a nationally recognized company. We've already sunk in a considerable amount of time and money into this project, so it was vital to us that there would be absolutely no mistakes the second time around. With System Pavers being the most reputable company that we could find, our choice in hiring them was a no-brainer. At the time of writing this review, System Pavers hasn't started the build yet. The project fell into a limbo due to a miscalculation made by the sales consultant, which would require a major change to the plans and significantly raising the cost of the build. Despite of this issue, I'm actually writing this to commend Rafael, our project manager, and his efforts in correcting this issue. He was able to negotiate the best possible outcome on our behalf with the sales team, essentially rendering the miscalculation a nonissue. All in all, I would highly recommend hiring System Pavers to anyone for any paver project needs. Just save yourself the headache and hire a company that will stand behind their reputation and product. I will update this review with pictures once the project has been completed.

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.