Zach did the winterization and noted there were a few items that needed to be fixed come Spring. Now that it's Spring, we worked with Dave, who is very patient, to come up with a plan. Zach came back to turn on the system and make those repairs. The job/s were done with great care, efficiency, while also answering our many questions. :) All the fixes were repaired and the sprinklers adjusted for maximum coverage and in perfect working order. Needless to say they have earned our repeat business. read more

We just had Whatcom Landscapes do a complete renovation of our front yard and are entirely satisfied with the results and how easy they are to work with. Jon took time up front to listen and understand our preferences and dislikes, and then shared his knowledge, experience and creative skills in a collaborative manner so that we ended up with a great outcome. He and Mark, the job-site supervisor are professional and hard working, and at the same time very personable and easy to work with. They responded graciously to concerns that arose as the job unfolded, and were willing to incorporate ideas and suggestions that we came up along the way. And thanks to Joe for providing so much of the "muscle" that the job required. Jon and crew have extensive knowledge and experience in local plants and conditions. Highly recommended. read more

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After 20 years I was unable to maintain the water level in my koi pond as my rock and mortar waterfall had weathered and was leaking. I hired Whatcom Landscapes to take on the task of resealing the waterfall. Since it was a small job, needing only one employee, Zach was sent to complete the job. A few observations were immediately noted: Zach arrived on time, he parked his company truck on the road rather than come up my driveway and damaging low hanging fruit tree limbs (this now entailed more work on his part as he had to carry his equipment up the hill), he was pleasant/respectful, and he listened to my expectations and followed through with my instructions. The waterfall required pressure washing to remove the crud, but a bit of finesse was needed to get rid of the debris and yet not damage the existing mortar. The rocks and mortar then required hand brushing with a cleaning solution to remove algae and years of build up. Zach didn't have much space in which to maneuver and he was bent over on his hands and knees scrubbing while making sure not a drop of the liquid dripped into the pond where koi were swimming. Once the waterfall was clean each and every crack had to be caulked. This was a back breaking effort and again Zach had very little space in which to move. By now I was so impressed with the meticulous manner in which Zach was completing the job I stopped hovering and left the area. My waterfall restoration was in good hands. I am more than pleased with the completion of the job and I wouldn't hesitate to hire Whatcom Landscapes for future work. Thank you! read more

The job that my mother and I requested was not considered to be a huge job compared to others. But, we were impressed that Whatcom Landscapes treated us with as much respect and professionalism as they would a larger job. Many thanks go out to Austin and Ben. Austin supervised his team well and communicated with my mother as to why certain specific plants were planted where they would look attractive. Some companies talked about which plants would be "deer resistant" but Whatcom Landscapes actually knew their stuff. They were courteous, knowledgeable, and **gasp** on time & on the right day! The reason we found this surprising was because we had noticed a sense of "flakiness" and carelessness among a lot of PNW companies and industries in general -- both the lack of punctuality and in the haphazard/incomplete service provided, which would then require *more* work and $$ just to get up to standard. So, to have a company be punctual AND perform an outstanding job was a refreshing change. Perhaps the current generation might consider this OCD, anal-retentive, and above-and-beyond. But, I believe that a job well done should be the norm and the everyday expectation. Blame me for being an Eagle Scout. Am I wrong? read more

Whatcom Landscapes installed a drip irrigation system in our newly established landscape. They installed two zones in our front and rear landscapes, and everything is controlled by phone or pc. The workers were courteous and thorough, and took care to avoid damaging our precious plants. We are very pleased with the product and service. We would recommend them to others. Thanks to Zach and Mark and the other crew for explaining the process well and doing a professional installation. read more

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These guys did a landscape job for me a few years ago and did a great job. This time, I needed a DIY flagstone patio re-set, leveled and a new path created to the patio. The estimate was accurate and the crew was on time, professional and friendly. The job foreman even saved my dog one day when he saw him just walking down the driveway towards the street. The job was completed on time, on budget and with smiles all around. I would definitely use these professionals again. read more

We moved into a 20-year old home in Whatcom County in May, 2019. The landscape was overgrown, some trees needed removal, the irrigation system needed maintenance, and the water features needed upkeep and upgrades. Knowing no one, we turned to social media sites for reviews, and solicited bids from three different companies. We chose Whatcom Landscapes, and are quite glad we did. To begin, they have excellent customer service. Whether meeting on site with David or Jon regarding work needing to be done, we always get a quick response via phone, and a site visit withing 48 hours. When the irrigation was leaking water and flooding our neighbor's yard--basically, an emergency, they were there in an hour. Additionally, all the people who have worked at our home take the time to walk though the job with us, checking in at least a couple of times a day to make sure we are happy with what they're doing. Moreover, they advise, explaining why something should be done one way rather than another. We learned much about proper pruning from Justin (a master pruner) and pond structure from Brent (who rebuilt everything). As a result, we would sometimes adjust our work order because we realized what we thought would be good wouldn't be. Whatcom Landscape now maintains everything on our property except for the lawn, which they would do, except we decided to keep the former owner's long-time lawn maintenance employee because we just like him. One day, though, we expect Whatcom Landscape to take over this aspect of maintenance, too. We believe their prices are fair--sort of in the middle of the bids we received. We believe one often gets what one pays for. We were wary when a company said they could remove four large trees (each 20-25 feet tall; up against the house), grind the stumps, clean up, and haul away the debris for a non-binding $1,200.00. That's a lot of money, but from experience, we knew it was a low bid. (The high bid was around $2,400.00.) Whatcom's binding bid was about $1,900.00. They did a great job, and the clean-up was spectacular. Do know this: They really clean up after themselves. My neighbors were most grateful for the clean-up on their side of the fence after a substantial hedge trimming. In short, then, this is a company we recommend without reservation. read more

These guys are legit! Installed a patio in a very small, hardly accessible backyard and I love it. They worked diligently, showed up everyday and worked from beginning to end. Great communication from Jon and the crew. I'd hire them again in a second. Worth every penny and my back is very happy. read more

Cannot praise these awesome guys enough for the huge projects they completed on my property. Tearing down 40 year old split rail and fence and building a custom fence line that matched our home, repairing a collapsed retaining wall next to the pond and under our patio, building a gorgeous new stone wall around our driveway landscaping, cutting and placing new sod, using my own wrought iron panel to make a beautiful gate to my front garden! They worked so hard all through the heat, and were extremely courteous to me AND to each other. Every day they cleaned up and left their work site spotless. Every day they checked with me on any questions, or problems they encountered. Their artistry and craftsmanship ship is top notch and my entire neighborhood is crowing about the result. Best crew ever! read more

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Outstanding customer service oriented company. Mark, Jon and their team at Whatcom Landscapes have taken care of our landscaping needs for the last two plus years. They designed and constructed a paved walkway using beautiful Roman stone which we love. They also developed a plan for plantings along the walkway to accent the hardscape and provide us with a little garden sanctuary. The whole team communicates well, are creative, kind and professional and have great attention to detail. We appreciate them so much we have plans in place to landscape the rest of our yard next year. read more

Whatcom Landscapes recently did some work in our back yard. They cut in a garden bed and also planted a row of arborvitaes. Workers were on-time, very professional and kind. The work was done spot on - and they cleaned up. Very happy with their work! read more

Whatcom Landscapes are just the best when it comes to maintaining our sprinkler system. The previous company was pretty hopeless and Dave successfully re-calibrated the system to proper working condition. He was also able to link to my Rachio wireless controller for remote monitoring of the system - smart people! read more

Whatcom Landscapes did a fantastic job landscaping our front yard. Jon gave us a very competitive bid and his crew was timely and very professional. Dave's crew is doing a great job maintaining our front and back yards. They are detail oriented and give our yards a highly professional look. read more

Whatcom Landscape is incredible! My entire property needed to be landscaped, including large-scale terraforming for a back yard that would eventually have artificial turf (which they installed). From the initial meetings all the way through and past completion, it has been a great experience. There was never any pressure or extra fees. Their knowledge of plants and design is obviously deep. The end result is beautiful and high quality. These people are craftsmen. read more

Whatcom Landscapes did a large project for us in the Summer of 2020. This project involved removing a rotting wooden retaining wall and rebuilding it with Allan block. Also we had their team build a 10' x 70' enclosed garden and gate off our back yard. The bid was fair, the team showed up on time, worked diligently, and demonstrated outstanding workmanship. We noticed that one of the pieces of wood had a blemish on it and brought it to their attention. Within 24 hrs, the post was removed and replaced. Upon final inspection, Austin noted some scratching on the black deco wire fence panel. He was not satisfied with its appearance and had his team replace the panel. These actions are representative of their high level of professionalism and pride in their work. I recommend Whatcom Landscape without reservation and would gladly hire their team again! read more

We have used Whatcom Landscapes for 2 huge projects. They are outstanding. They designed, and constructed stone walls, steps with lighting, pavers and walkways. They moved plants and so much more. The project was like an art project for them and the results are beautiful. Everything went according to schedule. From the initial meeting and through the entire project they kept the work site clean. We highly recommend Whatcom Landscapes as they will meet and beat your expectations and then go one step above that. We are so impressed with their work ethic, professionalism, pride, quality and cleanliness. We highly recommend Whatcom Landscape for any of your landscape needs. read more

I have used Whatcom Landscapes for several years to service and maintain our sprinkler system. For the first several years before we actually moved to Bellingham they did the work while we were absent. They were always reliable and maintained our system even though we were not around. Since moving to Bellingham we have continued to use them. I would highly recommend them for being very knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy. read more

This team is phenomenal. When you want it done properly, Whatcom Landscapes will exceed your expectations. They will price the job properly and deliver beyond that. If you want quality and professionalism, search no further. read more