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The porch project took 2 days, with an extra day for follow-up. The porch had been covered by outdoor carpet which we had removed the previous week. Covertech's first steps were to grind away old carpet glue, wash away the debris and with a patching compound, fill in miscellaneous divots in the porch surface and walls. After the patches were dry, Covertech troweled on an underlayer which had to dry as well.

Originally we had chosen a dark grey color from a color sample and were told the color would be highlighted later with a black spray. The underlayment dried with such a light tone that one of the techs recommended a different dark grey color and a different technique for covering the porch. That involved 'staining' the concrete cover rather than 'spraying' it. We could see the potential better appearance and we agreed. A second underlayment with the new grey color was troweled on and allowed to dry. When we commented that the new color was still too light, we were told that the staining step in the new process would solve the lightness.

 Next came using narrow tapes to build a design of our choice on the porch top and steps. An over-layer with a color of our choice (we chose the same proposed darker tone) was troweled on. Special effort was made to create hand-troweled 'swishes' on the surface to create a more natural look. When that dried, the tapes were pulled away to reveal the design and each portion of the design was hand-stained with a sponge or small brush. The 3-D effect of the stain on the hand-trowelling on the porch top was beautiful and justified the mid-stream decision to go with 'staining' over 'spraying'.

The techs stained individual bricks in the border design to try to achieve the dark slate grey tone we were after. When we gave feedback that even with staining, the top surface of the porch was still too light, we were told that when a sealer was applied, the color would 'pop out', so we moved on to that step.

The sealer dried to reveal the same lighter tone instead of the hoped-for darker tone and the project was done.

Three days later we did ask for a follow-up. The sincere attempt by the 2 techs to stain border bricks more darkly created a big range of tone from lightly-toned bricks to adjacent darker bricks. We revisited the project with Covertech's owner and asked to reduce the 'mottling' that we saw. He immediately scheduled the 2 techs to return. They ground away the darker tones on the individual bricks and re-layered all of them with the original overlay color to create a more consistent tone for the border.

Our take-away is that at each step everyone tried to create the best results possible. Yet, the proposed results didn't match what the material actually manifested. I think if we had to do it over again we would stop mid-stream and look at finished projects to confirm actual color results. Different concrete overlay materials and different sealers may dry differently. We would still choose Covertech because of their care in their handiwork at each step. We rated Quality an 'A' to reflect that pride, but chose a 'B' for Overall as a reflection of not achieving the results that were proposed (and we expected).

Added note: In the attached photos, you can see how dark the sealer looks when it is wet. When it dried, it was closer to the not-sealed-yet portions of the porch.

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"Great job. Would definitely use again and highly recommend this business!"

"We are very happy with our backyard landscaping which included an extended patio and walkway. The owner, Nick, was very pleasant to work with and he was both helpful and patient. This company does quality work and I would recommend them."

"My project included planting of two trees and some perennials plus refresh of bark. The crew arrived as planned and worked hard to complete the job. An unexpected issue came up with the area in which one of the trees was to be planted. It was quickly and efficiently resolved. The jobsite was left in pristine shape when they were gone. The trees were properly supported and I was given instructions for their care. Ethan was friendly and professional. We had several conversations regarding the variety of trees and plantings to use and his recommendations were very helpful. He strives to do a great job and does. I highly recommend Cowboy Ridge Landscape and Ethan for any landscaping projects you may need."

"My project involved moving sprinklers and upgrading emitters, resolving a drainage issue, and spreading 6 yards of 3" rock. Alfredo is knowledgeable, responsive, easy to work with and is devoted to ensuring everything is done on time and "just right". A top-notch company that was a delight to work with."

"Gilberto called me right away, gave me a quote, and was able to get started quickly. There were additional costs due to a change in depth, but he was honest and kept me informed the whole time. I love my new patio extension and swim spa slab"

"Pave Hawk was hired to do an addition to an existing cement patio, with a sitting wall, and cap. The patio was stamped concrete and colored. They have accomplished the desired outcome. We did need some flexibility about timing, as they have gotten very busy, during the project. All in all, they have done a great job, The people, especially Leon, were great to work with. Terry, while out of state, still kept in touch to stay on top of the project and keep me informed as needed. Jared was also helpful in the process, and communication was frequent, and dependable. I would recommend them. We are happy with the results!"

"Forest Landscaping was great to work with. Erika was very helpful and knowledgeable. What I really appreciate was the fact that they started the job when promised, they cleaned the job site each day, they showed up each day at the scheduled time and finished when promised. They are very professional. We are happy with the landscape and jobs they completed in our back yard."

"Iâ d like to share the 100% positive experience we had working with Kody and his team at Art of the Earth, which transformed our backyard from ordinary to extraordinary. We couldnâ t be happier with the results. We first met with Kody and his wife, Caitlin, in April, just after we moved in to our new home in Meridian. It had some bare bones, builder provided landscaping, but we wanted to create a more enjoyable backyard experience. We wanted an extended paver patio area, a water feature, gas fire pit and BBQ, patio cover incorporated into a new landscape design. Kody got back to us very quickly with a creative plan, and a detailed estimate, including the plants, trees, ground cover, paver patio, electrical work, modifying the existing irrigation system, putting in the gas line, patio cover through ShadeWorks, etc. Kody has an excellent reputation, so he gets booked during the season very quickly. The earliest availability was late September and was estimated to take about 4 weeks. Kodyâ s plan included taking down a section of our corner lot fence, gaining access through existing HOA landscaping to grade, add topsoil, boulders, bring in large trees, pavers, etc. I was concerned that I might get some resistance from my HOA, but after submitting Kodyâ s plan, the HOA approved everything in less than a week! One of the best things about working with Kody was that he is personally involved in the project from start to finish. That means you will see the owner of the company on site, daily, working with his team to take care of every detail to make your yard into a place where you can entertain, or just chill and enjoy the space. Itâ s easy to get answers to any questions during the project or updates on timelines. Kody also shared some additional ideas as the project was progressing that were spot on and took everything to another level. We loved his creativity and vision. The project was a solid 4 weeks of 5 days a week, 9-5 (sometimes after 5). All members of Kodyâ s team were outstanding, conscientious and personable. After the project was completed, Kody did a thorough job restoring the HOA landscaping and fence. Kody power washed the street, sidewalks and gutters to clean up any residue of landscaping material so everything ended up cleaner than when he started. You will always feel like you are his number one priority. Communication was outstanding and always timely, whether it was in the initial meeting, getting a plan and an estimate, after giving the deposit, or while Kody and his team are actively working on the project. There was never a day when we had to wonderâ ¦where are Kody and the Art of the Earth team? All you had to do was look in the back yard. Our sincere thanks and appreciation for Kody and his entire team for a great experience and a wonderful landscape that we can now enjoy."

"Gustavo came out to to check my irrigation leak the same day Angie notifiyed him. He fixed the leak in no time and left everything neat & clean. The charge was more then resonable. He was very helpful, kind, & courteous. I am going to have him come back to do some sprinkler work for me."