A Cautionary Review of Land Designs by Colton Our Experience…read moreand Lessons Learned Initially, our experience with Land Designs by Colton seemed promising. The project kicked off smoothly, and we had high expectations based on their assurances and professionalism during the early stages. However, as the work progressed, significant issues began to arise, tarnishing our trust and satisfaction with the company. And then they ghosted us. The Tree Planting Disaster One of the first major problems we encountered was with the landscaping aspect--specifically the planting of trees. Out of the nine trees planted, six died within a relatively short time frame. We had been informed that these trees were under warranty for a year, which gave us some initial reassurance. Unfortunately, when we sought replacements for the dead trees under this warranty, the company did not honor their commitment. This was deeply frustrating and marked the beginning of a series of disappointments in dealing with Land Designs by Colton. Contract Issues Another frustration arose when we attempted to obtain a copy of our contract. We had initially accessed the agreement through Google Docs, but it was mysteriously deleted. When we reached out to Land Designs by Colton for a copy, they claimed they could no longer provide it due to changes in their system following an update. This lack of accountability and transparency added to our growing unease with the company. The Deck Extension Debacle The most costly and distressing issue was related to a deck extension they built for us. After the work was completed, we discovered that the extension had not been permitted--they assured us that this was not necessary. As we began the process of obtaining necessary permits, we learned that the construction itself was not done to code. Specific deficiencies included: * Footings that were not deep enough * Railing spindles with uneven spacing * Stairs that failed to meet code requirements These violations have forced us to reconstruct the deck to meet code standards, incurring additional expenses totaling thousands of dollars. In essence, the deck project has doubled in cost due to their negligence. This has been an incredibly stressful ordeal, both financially and emotionally. Conclusion Our experience with Land Designs by Colton has been nothing short of disastrous. What began as a promising relationship quickly deteriorated due to unfulfilled warranties, lack of transparency regarding contracts, and substandard construction practices that led to code violations. We hope our story serves as a warning to others considering working with this company. Proceed with caution and ensure that every aspect of the contract and work is meticulously monitored to avoid similar hardships. Beware of Land Designs by Colton. What seems fine at the start may end up costing you dearly in the end.

Jonathan is among the most unprofessional vendors I have ever come across…read more For background: I hired him to work on my front lawn, and warned him I'd need him to be flexible as I was also getting a fence installed. I paid him half up front and he did some work. When I needed him to return to finish the lawn after the fence was installed, he strung me along on a finish date for months. I tried to press him to finish the job, and he got nasty. I'd often get trapped in circular conversations with his assistant, who hides behind legalese language, while Jonathan's correspondence was filled with condescension, personal attacks, and threats. (As an example: See below his assistant's response as evidence of the kind of legal speak they use, and how they twist it around in their favor. Pegging blame on the customer without accepting responsibility for their own awful service.) And they're thugs. I had to file a police report after he and his workers broke into our backyard _and garage_ to reclaim what he says are his materials. Some $10 pipes. This is something they'll point to in the contract as a thing he has a right to do. Upon terminating his contract for stringing me along, severe unprofessional behavior, and even violating our safety and security, he charged a termination fee. This would be laughable if it weren't so vindictive. Despite it all, I did pay him whatever ridiculous invoice he'd excuse with his contract in order to get rid of all the vitriol he was turning my way. So... Be wary of his, and his assistant's, predatory contract which they rely on to get away with crappy service. You'll know he deems your project to not be lucrative for him, when he gives you side comments about him "doing you a favor." He lacks follow through to complete a job unless it's on his terms, and he lacks professionalism in dealing with client requests. He gets nasty and personal if you get on his bad side. He loves to tout his educational background, as if to reassure you he's somehow different or that you'd be getting excellent service. Don't fall for it. There are plenty of other contractors in the Denver area who do amazing work in a timely fashion without all the drama. Save yourselves the headache.

I've been thrilled to have real master gardening help to maintain the many plantings I can no…read morelonger reach! Stephanie is a knowledgeable and hardworking professional and the hours she spends in my yard produce amazing results. Ace of Spades is exactly the kind of service I've been needing. They are easy to communicate with, extremely prompt, and offer useful advice as well! Worth every penny.

Not responsive. They committed to giving me an estimate for regular lawn service but never…read morefollowed up. I called multiple times but they didn't bother to call back. If you can't do the service just say so!

I found Nick on Yelp and was immediately impressed with him during our initial consultation. We had…read morea substantial backyard overhaul and met with several landscaping companies to get quotes- Nick understood our vision immediately and in a way none of the others did. Admittedly, the only thing that gave me any pause was that he doesn't have many reviews- don't let that deter you!! Nick gave us an incredible design and worked with us to revise and phase it out for budget purposes. We completed phase 1 of the work with him this spring (deck demo and paver patio install) and it was absolutely seamless. From tweaking design to picking materials, Nick was always accessible and a great communicator. His crew worked quickly and efficiently and we are SO thrilled with our new outdoor space. We'll be calling Nick again next year to tackle the rest of our project! Cannot recommend him highly enough.

We hired Nick and Viewpoint Design Group LLC to landscape our backyard in April 2022. Our project…read moreincluded design services, complete removal of existing backyard landscaping and patio, save for one tree, pouring of a new concrete patio and hot tub pad, installation of a gas fire pit and gas line for our grill, new sod, 5 large trees, around 20 plants, and a new irrigation system to include new valves and lines. Many aspects of the project fell short, and if you don't want to read any further, my recommendation is to look elsewhere for your landscaping needs. Pros -Very solid design work, our backyard originally looked great and the design is much more functional and private. Cons -Patio: the subcontractor ran short on concrete and I witnessed them pulling what was left from the pump lines and a catch tray to complete the project. The result is a portion of our patio that has incorrect drainage/pooling, spalling and cracking. -Irrigation: and entirely new system, including valves, was supposed to be installed. None of the valves were replaced and I am now having significant problems that will require a complete replacement of the 20 year old valves. -Plants: Nick assured me that the 7 boxwoods he had planned would hold up to my two male dogs. They were dead within 3 months, replaced under his warranty, and were all dead again the following spring. In researching, it turns out that boxwoods are not tolerant of dog urine whatsoever and something else should have been used. -Fire pit: beautiful centerpiece in our backyard. Unfortunately, it was slammed together at the last minute and the internal structure couldn't support the lava rock. I rebuilt it myself less than 6 months after the project was completed. Lawn: extremely lumpy and uneven, is going to require a bunch of sand and labor to get it where it needs to be. I spoke with Nick many times after our project was completed to address some of these issues (not all were immediately present or known about) and was brushed off and made to feel like I was putting him out...after cutting him a check for $60k. Not only is the value not there, I am now paying a second time for things that weren't done correctly the first time and in some case were borderline fraudulent like the sprinkler valves.

this company exceeded my expectations! They did an…read moreexcellent job of preparing very roky ground for astro turf and it looks great!

We met with Jason Friday, project started Monday-Tuesday. His crew were professional, courteous,…read morefriendly and efficient. The project turned out beautifully. We highly recommend and will refer this business to our friends and family! Thank you for making our back yard look beautiful!

I cannot recommend HI-DEF landscaping highly enough! From the very first consultation to the final…read morewalkthrough, the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Steve was personable, professional, punctual, hardworking, and genuinely cared about bringing our vision to life. He communicated clearly throughout the project, showed up when he said he would, and left the worksite clean and organized each day. The quality of their work is outstanding. Our property not only looks beautiful, but it also feels more functional and inviting. We've already received countless compliments from neighbors and friends! It's rare to find a company that combines exceptional craftsmanship, honesty, reliability, and customer service the way they do. If you're considering any landscaping project, large or small, save yourself the time and money and hire Steve! We will absolutely use HI-DEF again for future projects!

I had an emergency project. Steve was able to squeeze it into his schedule. We were out of town…read moreand steve sent photos every day so we could see the project progression. Steve met the stiff timeline so the inspector could come and sign off on the project. They exceeded expectations. It was a job well done. His crew worked long hours to get the work done.

I needed a step extended to pass an inspection. Jeremy was easy to work with, had good…read morecommunication and executed on the job. Would recommend.

I had them put in a brick walkway in front of my house. They brought over samples of bricks to…read morechoose from, since I have trouble with visualization. I ended up taking their advice and I'm so glad that I did. The result is so beautiful - completely changing the look of my front yard (I haven't even started with the plantings. The project was completed quickly but with attention to detail. I ended up having them do more work. I highly recommend them.

Jeff came out to our house when I called and that was the first step in the great service we've…read morebeen receiving. Everyone else wanted to provide a service site unseen we really appreciated the personal touch. Jeff's staff is friendly and polite on every visit, we get a call in advance advising us of the next service and are provided notes if any problems are seen. I'd definitely recommend this team, yard looks great too!

Great, quick, knowledgable service. I'm selling my house in the spring and I needed advice on how…read morebest to fix my pathetic excuse for lawn. Jeff understand what I needed and was 100% of top of it. I'm already looking forward to working with GGLS in the spring.

If I could give more than five stars, I would! Our front…read moreyard was a complete mess. No lawn, covered in weeds, just embarrassing really. We reached out to DetailCrews and heard back from them within a day or so, and we set up a time to meet. We developed a plan with Anel and he executed it perfectly. We could not be happier with the results. Detailcrews - Anel and his team - were professional, communicative, and just really nice people. They were here when they said they were going to be here, asked for clarification if it was needed and worked with us to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. We already have other jobs in mind that we'll definitely reach out to them about.

Avoid at all costs. Detailcrews was hired to extend our patio & add in irrigation to our backyard,…read moreboth of which have now led to serious damage to our home. The patio grade was wrongly done that has now led to water flooding our patio every time it rains, affecting the foundation -- this issue was only raised to us after the project was done. And the sprinkler broke the very first season we tried to turn it back on after being installed, and when we reached out to them to assist, DetailCrews said it's an issue of whoever winterized it ... DetailCrews had to come back and fix the system after company that winterized it couldn't fully blow it out because DetailCrews installed the part backwards! They were literally the last ones to touch the system last winter, and it still broke. They have done nothing to rectify this two major issues, and are also lying in their responses to these reviews saying that they warned us of the risks. I absolutely do not recommend this company and would caution against anyone using them for landscaping services.