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Post-repair
Amber H.

We needed a driveway repair to remove tripping hazards for our home owners insurance. Many companies tried to sell us a whole new driveway - Ricardo was the only one who came out, looked at the situation, and came up with an affordable solution. We are so happy with how the repair turned out!

Belinda J.

I did a lot of research on concrete work before I chose S.O.S. From start to finish the communication with Ricardo was amazing, he kept me in the loop the whole time. They had the best price and offered a one year warranty. Some places I called didn't offer that. That just shows that they stand behind their work. Project was done fast and beautiful. I contacted them on Wednesday, he came out the next day for an in person consultation. By Friday they already got started. They take great pride in their work. If you're looking for work done. Give them a call or text. Very impressed with this company and I highly recommend.

Desmond J.

My wife found this company on Yelp and they were a great find. Ricardo was very helpful when we were trying to figure out the size we wanted. They were respectful of our property and personal space. I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for masonry work. The quality of their work is excellent and they guarantee it.

Concrete stuck to the fiberglass pool.

Unfortunately I cannot and would not recommend this company. Aside from bailing out in the middle of the job, the work done pouring of a concrete patio around pool is one of the worst jobs I've seen. My home has 50 year old concrete that still looks better than this month old job. Immediately it was discolored and I was told why does it matter I'm going to walk on it and use it anyway. Such a poor response. In addition, they left chunks of concrete on the patio and when they cleaned that up I now have divots. And drip marks all over the turn down wall. And when I reached out about needing them to fix some of these issues I was met with silence I guess because the backed out of the rest of the job. They felt they had no need to respond. Use them if you don't care about quality, finish, service or aesthetics. Otherwise go somewhere else.

Adam C.

Ricardo and his crew at SOS Masonry did a fantastic job on my patio. Ricardo was very responsive and professional, cost competitive, and best of all he takes tremendous pride in his work. You can also tell that his crew is loyal, taken care of, and passionate about their craft. SOS also did the work within the time frame and budget promised. I would highly recommend this company for their masonry. They are skilled not only in pouring the concrete slab but also laying pavers and cutting stone in a rather intricate design (see

Ricardo and his team at SOS knocked our patio project out of the park. Ricardo came over and did an in-person consultation on what we were looking for, and brought his vision to fruition. He and his team worked long days, and constantly gave updates, and finished a concrete slab addition and patio cover in less than a week. He also had the best pricing of any company I could find. I will be working with Ricardo again on any other projects I can think of!

Before work was done - an example of the types of cracks that they filled.
Emily S.

I'm really pleased with the masonry work that SOS did on my house. I needed someone to repair a multitude of minor holes and cracks in the stonework on the outside of the front of my house and install weep holes. I got 2 bids for this job and SOS had the best bid and seemed the most reliable. They got the job done quickly and neatly, and cleaned up after themselves. Thank you for a job well done, my house looks great!

The mortar on my yard wall fell off after a heavy rainfall. I was afraid that prolonged exposure would compromise the house foundation. I contacted SOS, and Ricardo gave a reasonable estimate for parging, and promised that he could be out there the next day, before noon time. He came out and completed the parging work on time, as promised.

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Chris D.

Sometimes contractors don't always do what they were paid to do. That is why we partner with amazing teams like S.OS. Masonry and Landscaping to help deliver results like this. Thankful to the team for jumping in to help rescue this outdoor kitchen project for a customer.

notice how warped this retaining wall he built was. when asked to put additional reinenforcement joints, he said no &walked off the project.
Sophia O.

This is based upon our experience with an uncompleted project. Ricardo was hired to help with xeriscaping my backyard October 2017. I gave him the layout with measurements and he provided a quote. He worked 5 days the first week and came back the week before Thanksgiving to complete out the rest. After a week, I noticed that the lines of the metal stakes where the retaining walls were going in were off centered and leaned to the right. I measured this and it was off of the house by 4 feet. I requested Ricardo to address and fix this issue, however, he was not happy and kept on moving forward. After the 3rd week, I requested a civil engineer (with 30 years experience) to come out to inspect the metal walls and he explained to me that none of the measurements were done correctly by Ricardo as well as the reinforcements were not up to code (all the dirt within was pushing against the metal walls and bulging out). I have requested Ricardo provide the invoices for all the materials that he has purchased for us and we haven't received any to this date. I am not one to post a bad review, especially for a small business, but I have to be honest with my experience and it was not a good one. I was willing to work with Ricardo to have him fix the metal edging and retaining wall, but he walked. He promised to come back and fix my front yard that was damaged from the tractor, but never did. Ricardo lacks the knowledge and experience for bigger projects. I highly advise against him. Anyone interested, please contact me and I will share pictures of his work. All the metal walls were not measured per the plans we gave him. Instead of a 20'x15' mulch bed, he gave us a 16'x16'. Where a 30 long 2 ft steel wall was supposed to be, he only put a 26' long wall. EVERY single side was not straight. https://statoilsrm-my.sharepoint.com/personal/soou_statoil_com/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?folderid=1fc4bc9b3432e415d9629c91a07e2d185&authkey=AY4I5LpRWWfC96auNUa1OhQ&expiration=2018-03-11T17%3A52%3A49.000Z&e=375f022472a2471e86cc9f8fa5b9ea23

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Great work - highly recommend using this company for any concrete projects you have. Responsive and fair!

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Great work and professional. They did the job quickly as well. Can't say enough good things about them.

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Miguel did a really nice job on our veneer stone project. Delivered as promised and was a real pleasure. Pricing was excellent.

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I had an awesome experience with this company. The work was completed on time and to my expectations. Would definitely recommend.

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Ricardo and his crew did an awesome job on my patio and a path into my yard in Leander. Thank you!

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Great mortar work on my stone patio and installation of an exterior grill. Ricardo was affordable, prompt and the job was done on time!

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Ricardo helped fix a broken concrete block on our sidewalk. Did a clean and professional job. I'd hire Ricardo again in a heartbeat.

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Ask the Community - S.O.S. Masonry And Landscaping

Do you repair a patio where the grout is coming out between the limestone rock?

Yes we do grout/mortar repair with limestone rock. Please give us a call if you'd like to schedule an appointment. We provide free quotes. 512-662-0230

Do you repair grout in between flagstone wakways around a pool?

Yes we do. We repair mortar/grout joints on all stone flooring and walls.

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Review Highlights - S.O.S. Masonry And Landscaping

“Ricardo and his team have done such an amazing job with extending my patio and laying down the porcelain tile.”

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KG Lawn Care - After shot showing edging, pavers, planter

KG Lawn Care

(85 reviews)

After installing our pool in 2023, I've had constant issues with dead spots in my back yard,…read morecausing me to explore the idea of installing artificial turf. I did a lot of research on artificial turf companies servicing the Brushy Creek area and after some shopping around, came across Umesh and KG Lawn Care. After receiving some ridiculous quotes from some of the "bigger" artificial turf companies, offering a lower grade of turf for a substantially higher price, I went forward with the project with Umesh and KG Lawn Care. Umesh took on my project of installing approximately 1000 sqft of artificial turf, metal edging, and black star gravel around some cypress trees. Roughly a month before starting, I expressed to Umesh my desire to have the project completed in time for our family's annual crawfish boil, which he assured me he would fulfill. I can't say enough positive things about Umesh, Lucas, and their crew. As we neared the date of my family's party, Umesh assured me that he would push to make the deadline, even with unpredictable central Texas weather. Umesh not only kept to his promise in finishing the project in time for our party, but also knocked it out of the park! The artificial turf looks incredible and instantly became my daughter's favorite place to play. Umesh and his crew put a level of detail into the project in ensuring every aspect was perfect for my family. As pleased as I am with the project itself, the most noteworthy aspect I want to highlight in this review is how Umesh does business. In a world where so many are looking to cut corners, charge more, and provide less, I found that Umesh is a man of immense integrity who keeps to his word. Umesh delivered on his promise to ensure my yard was immaculate for my family's party, but most notably, his promise on pricing. A day before our turf was set to be installed, Umesh was notified by the turf company that the turf we picked out was no longer available (with zero warning). Umesh was forced to upgrade the turf at a difference of nearly $800. I offered to split the difference with Umesh but was told: "Nah man, it's all good. I like to keep my word and pricing. It's not your fault." This really struck me that Umesh was willing to eat $800 in order to keep his word with me on pricing. KG Lawn Care exceeded my expectations and truly helped me complete my dream back yard - The quality of work and character of Umesh will have me recommending him and his company to all my family and friends!

We hired KG to redo all the landscaping in the front yard of our new home. We explained what we…read morewanted, Umesh was very understanding as to what we wanted, & offered good recommendations based off of our ideas. We have been very happy with the results, and have been told we have 1 of the best yards in the neighborhood. If you hire them, try to keep in mind that they have multiple projects going at the same time, & timeframes are not always 100% due to delays in material availability, projects going longer than expected, etc. We had a few delays on ours, but Umesh is very available and is extremely friendly.

Southern Love Landscaping & Design - Hardscaping provided by Southern Love, before the turf was installed

Southern Love Landscaping & Design

(51 reviews)

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We recently had landscaping work completed and were very pleased with the experience. It took about…read morefour weeks from the time we requested the work until it was scheduled, but once the date was set, the crew arrived on time and completed the entire job in a single day. The project included installing a weed barrier and placing decorative rock around the house and planting two shrubs. The crew was professional, efficient, and left the area clean when they finished. The finished product looks great and has really improved the appearance of our home. We would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for quality landscaping services. A BIG thumbs up to Laura and the crew.

We started with a backyard that was essentially unusable--mostly dirt and dead grass--and ended up…read morewith a space we actually want to spend time in. They handled the full transformation: Texas native plants, fresh sod, irrigation, lighting, a new patio with poured concrete pavers, a pergola, and decking built around our above-ground pool. The result feels intentional, cohesive, and well suited to both the climate and how we use the space. We worked with their designers to develop the plan, and that process was smooth and collaborative. They listened, had good instincts, and were happy to iterate with us until the design felt right. From first contact to breaking ground took about three months, which felt reasonable given the scope. Once construction started, everything moved fast--the entire project was completed around two to three weeks. Most importantly, we're extremely happy with the outcome. The yard is beautiful and dramatically more usable than before. Jason and Nikk were a pleasure to work with throughout: friendly, proactive, communicative, with good taste and a strong sense for design. I'd happily recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space.

Green Ease Landscapes & Design - Before and After

Green Ease Landscapes & Design

(38 reviews)

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.

S.O.S. Masonry And Landscaping - landscapearchitects - Updated October 2026

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