We've been through multiple construction and landscaping projects over the last 40+ years. We've…read moreworked with some great contractors who we'd work with again at the drop of the hat and others we want to keep in the rear-view mirror. The team from NW Bloom EcoLogical Services is definitely in the former camp. NW Bloom had already done a project for our oldest daughter and son-in-law and the results were terrific, so we were optimistic at the outset. We had a great meeting with Jessi to talk about scope and recontouring the front and back yards. Her ideas were great so we gave her the thumbs up to proceed. Scott, Poncho and Rafael did the work over the course of two pretty hot days, but they worked their butts off always focused on creating a great final product for us. The last landscape team was honestly only focused on racking up billable hours and they wasted time and our money left and right. Not so with NW Bloom. And the good news? We could not be happier. We paid a fair price for a great product. There aren't too many companies I would recommend to family and friends without reservation. NW Bloom tops the list.

NW Bloom did a landscape project for us, and we were initially happy with the work. However, in…read morefollow up, we were overcharged for a maintenance visit. Although the bill was corrected, we were unhappy with the narrative that accompanied the interaction. At this point, we are not getting even a courtesy response to communication about problems. So nice yard work, but not the level of professionalism we had been led to expect for the price of the investment.

The estimate was incredibly competitive and very detailed. I asked for a couple of clarifications…read moreand got responses quickly. Scheduling for both phases was a little last minute as they were squeezing us in between other projects, but that worked for us as long as they met our hard deadlines, which they did without problem. For Phase One of our project in December, Orion Rockscapes installed a bluestone landing/apron at the base ofour front steps, as well as steppingstones from there to the side yard. Additionally, they installed new path lighting for the front and side yard paths. We needed these hardscaping things done in time for a holiday party, and they worked to a very tight deadline effortlessly. Phase Two was installed in the spring and started with removing a 15'x15'x15' English laurel and some mature Rhodies, as well as other smaller established plants and shrubs. They followed a plan to install a new rock wall to stabilize a slope, then planted a new hedge and perennial/shrub garden on all four sides of the lawn, in addition to precisely reshaping the lawn to the more interesting curvy shape in the design. They also added a steppingstone path on the other side of the yard. They worked closely with the designer, and came back in a timely way to install a few plants we found we needed once everything was laid out. They even added a handful of shrubs to fill in under a Rhodie that had to be limbed up a bit for accessing the yard. We chose not to install irrigation as my husband prefers to hand water (he's retired). Jade, my point person, and all the crew were incredibly easy to work with and professional, very good communicators. They were tidy and respectful on the site, and kept noise to a minimum, which we appreciated as my husband was just home from the hospital and was recovering from major surgery. Instead of the stressful process many such projects can be, this went so smoothly and efficiently that watching all happen it was actually a source of pleasure and hope at a time we needed both! I have wanted to relandscape the front yard for almost a decade to regain our lake view but kept putting it off because I usually find these big projects stressful. I am so grateful I finally found the right team and they did such a beautiful job. I am loving watching it mature and fill in. Such a huge improvement!

Orion Rockscapes completed the entire hardscaping and landscaping for our new home in Laurelhurst,…read moreSeattle. The quality of their work was outstanding, and the project was completed on time and within budget. We're extremely pleased with the results and found their team to be highly professional throughout the process.

My wife and I wanted to replace our aging 20 year old cedar deck in our backyard. So we contacted…read moreKevin Monohan, co-owner of Avalon NW Landscaping, and our neighbor up the street. The design effort was truly a collaborative process, which we liked. We met with him 4 or 5 times throughout the process to conceptualize and to come up with a design about the layout, the hardscapes, the plantings, and the timing and execution of the plans. Kevin always encouraged us to give our ideas for the patio. It was always a joy meeting with Kevin. He always considered our ideas and offered his advice on what he thought would be best design for our patio. And he was cognizant of our cost constraints and laid out options for us to consider. Kevin also immediately notified us of additional work that needed to be done that wasn't known in the early planning phases and we were able to make decisions about these changes. Kevin has an excellent combination of skills, both interpersonal and professional. The crew that did the work was also fantastic. The three workers arrived promptly at 7 AM, and worked diligently for three weeks and each day cleaned up the site meticulously. We were amazed at how proficient Avalon NW Landscaping was at keeping on track and on-budget with our backyard project. When it was all done, we were very pleased with the process and the outcome. We give them exceptional marks and would highly recommend using Avalon Northwest Landscaping. Cliff & Patti

You clicked on to my review and asked why 5 stars. My husband Chris and I give Avalon NW Landscape…read more5 stars because they deserve it. From the moment we meet with Kevin Monohan to the completion of our backyard this company did everything 110%. The response to your email/phone is immediate. The attendtion to detail is 110%. The workers that Avalon employ are knowledgable and professional people. They are happy to explain every detail from top to bottom. They are also prompt and timely. Whoever heard of a contractor that works on time!! Avalon does!! We were stunned that they showed up at the agreed upon time 7am--arrived at 6:58am, working by 7am, Finished at 3pm. When they completed their day the workers cleaned up their work and left our backyard looking as if their wasn't this big mess. Crazy huh?? If you want your backyard done right hire Avalon. You won't be dissapointed.

A+ Work! We recently…read morehad them replace a failing retaining wall and fence, and the results are absolutely amazing. The team was punctual, communicative, and incredibly fast. We were especially impressed by how quiet and non-invasive they were while working. They are clearly experts in their craft--they gave us great recommendations on high-quality materials that will actually hold up in our wet Pacific Northwest climate. We'll definitely be reaching out to them for all our future landscaping projects!

My landscape architect recommended Heritage. Luis was easy to work with and reliable, with timely…read morecommunications and meetings. He and his crew removed an old fence and installed a lovely cedar fence along an extensive stretch of relatively steep terrain on both sides of my property. The careful attention to detail really showed in the final product. I'm confident their post work will last the test of time! The price was reasonable, and the job was done quickly as specified. The crew was courteous, friendly, and very hard-working (even in a downpour). They cleaned up the property each day. I would wholeheartedly recommend Heritage Landscaping for anything from a simple fence to a more upscale or complex design. I'm thrilled with the result, as are my neighbors!

I've been working with Abundant Grace for years; they do terrific work, have great communication…read moreand I'd recommend them all day long!

AMAZING! These guys are the real deal! Alex came over, gave…read moreme a quote, and got me on the schedule straight away. He reviewed my yard on Thursday, and got to work (and finished the job!) on Monday. Three respectable guys came, worked hard, and finished my disgusting, weed and blackberry filled yard in eight hours. Considering they also cleared the gutters, I felt like that was incredible! We had done NOTHING to our yard since last year, so it was worth EVERY PENNY! These are our go-to guys for sure!

We hired Marc and team to build a concrete and rebar reinforced retaining wall in our backyard-…read moreabout 44 ft along a fence line. Their bid was competitive and we had great communication from beginning to end of the project. I was particularly impressed with the team's attention to detail and the cleanliness of the job site. They arrived on time, finished the job on time, left the space tidy at the end of each work day, and made sure to give good updates throughout the project.

At first I was pleased with the initial consultation with Christopher and Diana. Their response was…read moreimmediate and they to found a time to give us a formal bid for a 15x25 paver patio. We were told that we were working with a family business that was given to the son and his girlfriend and they had been working together for 7 years (later Diana told me she was new to the business). They gave us great ideas how we could design our patio and fire pit, did measurements and said they would email a quote the next day. The day came and went as well as four other days. I called and texted per their voice mail request with no response. After I left a negative review, they got back to me stating their laptop and iPad were stolen. I gave them the benefit of doubt and they gave us a small discount off the price of the job. We decided to proceed. I give them 2 stars and here is why: 1. Chris was never seen or heard from again - they stated his Dad was sick and he left for Mexico for the summer. 2. Diana was only on site very briefly and occasionally - a handful of times, which I actually have documented. 3. The crew of 5 that was promised along with Diana or Chris always being on site only happened after I quit being polite and the last 2 days of installation, minus Chris or Diana. Diana only appeared after I said I was not releasing final payment. 4. The patio was to be level with the grass, per Chris they were to dig down 6-8 inches, the crew dug down 1 inch, I complained and a crew of 2-3 came out the next half day to dig deeper. Patio is still a good 3 inches above grass line. 5. Crew had no idea the size, dimension or details of patio, they kept asking ME how it was supposed to look. 6. Crew had the circle kit / pit in more than half the patio, I said that was not the design, had I not caught this, my pit would literally be off my second step - all unusable space. 7. We went back and forth from 1 step to 2 about 15x as the crew said they could then couldn't do it. 8. The pavers were laid incorrectly, when I told the two man crew they stated "don't you like it"? We had decided on particular pattern that wasn't being followed. Texted with Diana (as that was our only communication since we was never out to monitor the guys) and told them to relay the pattern. They tried to take the easy way out instead of relaying all the pavers, I said "Not acceptable" and directed them to pull them all up and start again. 9. I was told by a crew member who was laying the pavers that the border would have to be laid different directions on each side, horizontal on one and parallel on the other - I said NO they all can and will be laid in the same direction. 10. After pavers for patio were laid, the crew began to load all the leftover bricks - which were a ton. They had cut my grass 2 feet wider than they should have (since they had no plan to follow) and said I could plant grass. NO - we had plenty of pavers left, after a call to Diana they did lay the additional 2x15 feet of pavers. 11. Fire pit was NOTHING like we agreed. We told them we wanted a propane pit, the igniter switch and start switch on the side. Chris stated "NO Problem" and that he could even build a cover for the tank. NONE OF THIS HAPPENED AND IT WAS A DISASTER. 12. Fire pit was supposed to have a cap around the top - crew never finished it, built it too tall making for the cap to not be installed. the pit should have been 33" circle fire, we ended up with a 24 13. Diana brought me a regulator for a bbq/propane, had I used it for the pit it would have blown up. 14. To get my fire pit useable and somewhat appealing cost me another $300 - After my text to Diana about holding payment she removed that cost from my final bill. 15. The plastic trim that goes around the pavers to hold them tight was not complete around the back of the pit circle, I was told it was not needed, have you ever seen half a border, it looked unfinished and forgot. I stated they needed to finish the border whether it was cosmetic or not. 16. The same day I made final payment to Diana, Chris sent me a message to ask if the patio pavers was done to my satisfaction, he never replied to my response. 17. After having a rainy day, the patio is NOT level and we have water that pools and sits on top of the pavers. Had Castro their Project Manager been on site like he was the final two days, I believe this all would have went a lot smoother, had less problems and errors and I would have had a pleasant experience. If you want to be the project manager, do all communication by text, and have nothing done that was promised, this is your company. May 2020 - Due to the poor build quality, danger to the lack of ventilation and the igniter being below the burner our firepit was a hazard. Our pit did not pass inspection and cost us an additional 3k to have a professional company rebuild the whole pit.

These couple are scamming people in King County. Be aware! The law enforcement is chasing them Now…read more They showed up at my house, gave me a proposal with a Competitive price, took my check and never showed up to do the work. They are dangerous! The guy's name is Christopher Herrera and he shows up with a woman he says is his wife. He has tattoos all over face, neck and hands.

Our front yard had french drains that were inadequate. Years ago we installed too few, too shallow…read more We were going to re-do them ourselves, but I thought it would be a treat for my hubby to pay a pro to do this so that he could focus on his other projects (total kitchen remodel simultaneously) I knew Jeff & hoped that trading pro skills would serve all of us nicely. I am filled with remorse that I pushed my fella to pay this company to work in our yard. Each day he came home from work & was immediately angry. The crew were not executing as discussed. Each day my fella felt obligated to become the "general" on this job, outlining concerns, expressing expectations, offering use of OUR lazer level to ensure this is done BETTER than we could have done ourselves. Each following day, instead of relief that we had gotten on the same page, he would find yet another disconnect between expectation/agreed to processes, & further fear that we had made a bad decision here. Jeff is a very nice man. He listens to your concerns. He tells you he will make it right, even if HE PERSONALLY has to come help. However that doesn't actually occur. In the end, after all the funds were spent, we ended up with SEVERAL ugly surface drains (where there used to be none), far less topsoil than agreed to, a hardpan that was never dug down deep enough, nor properly graded & ultimately the job failed... the yard was now WORSE than before SLS started. Add to this, our backyard never got proper topsoil depth, our sand pit was filled with borderline gravel NOT sand, & we did not get the drawings/map for our irrigation system as promised. We hoped that things would "settle" eventually, even waited several months to be sure of drainage failure before expressing upset & insisting on remedy. We were promised that would happen in spring. We waited and heard nothing about starting the job/remedy. At this point, devastated at having thrown huge money away (excess of 10k)& watching my husband's face as he accepted that we are in fact going to have to SPEND more, & do it over again, I went over Jeff's head to the owner. They were ONLY willing to offer SOME dirt, & seed. They would not bring their machines over. They would not refund. As you can imagine, my husband was NOT willing to have the crew come back & attempt to do the work correctly, there was no reason to believe it would go differently. Now, after literally taking a full week off from work, & spending literally over 5k MORE, my fella has the front yard corrected. He did EXACTLY what we asked for, agreed to, & paid for, but NEVER GOT. We have pics to document that this is all true, as well as receipts for all of this. We tried so hard to make this a mutually beneficial experience. We hoped so much to sing SLS praises & continue referring them going forward. Sadly, now I warn against them. I lost a friendly connection that I valued & lost clients DESPITE never dropping the ball on my end of the professional exchange. No Good Deed Goes Un-Punished :(

Well this year's upgrade was completed a couple weeks ago. We decided to do our front yard since…read moreour grass was awful in front..bare patches and we could never get them filled in well . Jeff Fieck and Solid Landscape Services ended up doing the job and it was completed in 3 days. His crew was awesome!! We highly recommend them.