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DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES

Founded 1991 • With Angi since May 2010

Distinctive Landscapes installs landscape plantings and hardscape construction. Our business just celebrated it's 20 anniversary. This is not only our livelyhood, it's our passion.

Business Highlights

Emergency Services OfferedEmergency Services Offered

Amenities

Free Estimates
no
Warranties
yes
Senior Discount
5%
Emergency Service
Yes
Eco-Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Insured
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Verified Reviews

4.4

(7) Verified Reviews

Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews
Matt H.
5.0
07/03/2022
Distinctive worked with Anderson Brothers Pools to install the hardscape/paver patio around our pool in 2018. The work was phenomenal and looked amazing. We had a very small area of settling in one spot by the edge of the pool. Paul had his crew come out and fix the minor issue, no charge this past week. It looks good as new. A++ to a bunch of real pros, would work with them again in an instant.
Description of Work
Hardscape around pool
Category
landscaping
victoria S.
1.0
05/31/2017
Came and promised estimate in a few days. Never responded and did not return numerous phone calls for explanation.
Description of Work
Landscape renovation
Category
landscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
Blair M.
5.0
05/23/2014
They are fabulous and great. They are on time and on the budget. The work was great and they clean up well afterwards.
Description of Work
Distinctive Landscapes put in a whole new patio and did stone work and retaining walls for me.
Category
landscaping, hardscaping
Blair M.
5.0
07/11/2013
Working with Paul and his crew was an excellent experience! everything was done in a professional manner and cleaned up after it was finished. My only wish would have been a little better communication from Paul leading up to the work start, but once it was started, it was completed super fast and in top notch! I would recommend him!
Description of Work
Installed 895sq ft split level patio around a new pool and gazebo, retaining walls back-filled, graded yard, sodded and mulched new flower beds. The patio was completed in grande flagstone manufactured by Rosetta stone of Michigan, and it turned out beautiful!
Category
landscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel, hardscaping, patios
Lynn A.
5.0
07/05/2012
The last 2 times we've had them out we have been very satisfied. Our landscape is very difficult to work with. We had stone steps put in with a railing.
Description of Work
Landscape work
Category
hardscaping
Bethanie M.
2.0
09/02/2011
Originally it went very well. We loved the design and the price was in line with other estimates. The crew arrived when promised, did good work and cleaned up. The result was beautiful. However, one of the downspouts was not re-attached to the house correctly and the strap securing it to the house fell right off. We had heavy winds in the spring of 2011 and the downspout blew all over. This repair could not wait or the downspout would completely break. My husband secured it to the brick on the house with a brick clip and a zip tie while I called Distinctive and left a message. Paul Klein returned my call a day or two later and assured me someone would be out in a few days to fix it. This was in April 2011. As I type this, it is September 2011 and no one has come to fix the downspout. I have made multiple phone calls. Three times Paul Klein has called back and assured me that he would send someone out to fix the downspout. The last time I spoke to him was on August 4th. He specifically told me someone would be out the next day, August 5th, first thing in the morning. No one came. At this point I have given up on anyone from Distinctive ever showing up and I will have to employ someone else to finish what should have been done correctly in the first place or should have been taken care of when it was brought to Distinctive's attention. Were I not married to a handy person that downspout would surely be broken. I really did not expect this, especially since when the work was being done in the spring of 2010, Mr. Klein assured me that he would be back the following spring to inspect the job again and make sure no problems had occured over the winter. Obviously this never happened, and since we did have a problem, this resulted in numerous phone calls and the situation described above. This is extremely unfortunate, since we were so happy with the original work, and that assessment has been marred by their failure to make a repair which would take a professional just a few minutes.
Description of Work
Old railroad tie retaining walls were removed and replaced with paver walls, concrete sidewalk/stairway to porch was torn out and replaced with pavers, concrete porch was layered over with pavers. Border next to sidewalk/stairway and a planting bed in the front yard were edged with a brick landscape edging product. Existing landscape lights and border plants were removed and then replaced when the hardscaping was completed. Also re-routed 3 downspouts into drywells.
Category
hardscaping
Bethanie M.
5.0
08/09/2010
We contacted five contractors to estimate our job. Paul Klein of Distinctive stood out because he was the only one to suggest changing the original footprint of the project a bit to make it look nicer and flow better, while still working within our budget. His estimate was right in line with what we were getting from other companies. Paul's crew arrived timely every morning and worked full days until completion. Paul also inspected the progress most days, if not every day. He advised us on materials and design. Everything was cleaned up - no messes of any kind were left on our property. The results are beautiful - what a huge difference to our house and yard. Also, my 85 year old father visits each summer, and has always strugged with our front steps. This year he commented several times how much easier the new steps are to navigate. He can go up and down them without assistance. Great job - start to finish.
Description of Work
Remove railroad tie retaining wall at end of driveway. Replace with block retaining wall, build opening in wall and inlay a set of paver steps leading from driveway into yard. Remove railroad tie terraced planter boxes in front of house. Remove concrete walkway/stairs leading from driveway to front porch (directly in front of planter boxes). Replace planter boxes with block, replace stairs with blocks and paver landings. Cut semi circle in concrete driveway at base of stairs and lay pavers to accentuate entrance to stairs. Cover concrete porch with pavers. Walkway/planter boxes built to new design using a curve leading to porch rather than straight walk. All affected plantings were removed prior to excavation and replanted when done. Brick edging material used to offset border from lawn.
Category
hardscaping

Phone

Address

7120 Spring Crest CT

Clarkston, MI 48348

Other Information

Services offered

We provide all hardscape and softscape services for your landscape, as well as irrigation and lighting services.

Services not offered

Sorry, we don't mow lawns. We leave that for the younger guys!

Payment options

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FAQ

DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES is open:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard

No, DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES does not offer free project estimates.

Yes, DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES offers emergency services.

Yes, DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES offers warranties.

DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES offers the following services: We provide all hardscape and softscape services for your landscape, as well as irrigation and lighting services.

Sorry, we don't mow lawns. We leave that for the younger guys!

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