SIMONS LANDSCAPING

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It went well. There was some confusion initially regarding what was to be shoveled but they were quick to clear it up.

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They do a really good job. What I like best is their consistency in terms of their service. I have never had a problem with the rates they charge me. Patty, the owner, has come out a few times just to make sure I am satisfied. She has also come out a few times to look at my landscaping, but I wasn't ready to do that yet. Patty is very down to earth and easy to talk to. She also seems extremely trustworthy.

They were excellent. They were very responsive. They did a great job with a great outcome. I love my backyard, patio, and driveway. My neighbor tried to sue them, and they wound up being subpoenaed in court. My neighbor was interrupting the construction. They were very professional with that; I was pleased with the way they handled that.

The end result was very satisfying. The process was good, their people courteous, the clean up good. Now the skiploader distroyed the lawn they traversed and cut some cable TV cable lines. This was partly due to a storm that mucked everything up. They fixed it to everyone's satisfaction. They knew this would happen so they charged me about $400 upfront for the sod repair - which did nothing to improve the patio. The overall length was about 1 week to completion. Some of the requests I had in the specification had everyone else baffled on how to do it. For instance the raised planters at various contractors were built of brick at a considerable cost and lost patio space. The 4x4s they installed were a stroke of genius and were designed so concrete forms would not distroy the pavers over time. I am building the rest from the previous pan and decking. Now all of the pavers are visible including the "soldier course". The same applies to a small "retaining wall" - just 4 layers of stone 8x10 or thereabouts created a nice sitting place to boot. Other quotes seemed excessive in footprint requirements (and cost.) The "bumper guards" were a nice touch also The only questionable part was the "class 5" usage (I picked up a lot of jargon during this.) It went way over the 1 foot from the edge of the patio. I was watching them most of the time and noted to them that the cut off corner needed no preparation (class 5 and sand.) It was not all removed. By the way the requirement for 1 foot of prepared base from the edge of the patio was not noted to me before the construction. This might have changed the design.

Simons performed an excellent job across the board. They have an outstanding design eye for hardscapes (i.e. pavers, retaining walls patio) and soft scape. The Simons know what plants work well in MN climate and may suggestion for continuous blooming through the warm months. Dave and Patti have a very strong attention to detail and will come back at a drop of a hat if something needs an adjustment. They will not be the cheapest you find but they are also not the high-end. Their skill is worth paying an extra 5% because of the quality of final product.

Simons performed an excellent job across the board. They have an outstanding design eye for hardscapes (i.e. pavers, retaining walls patio) and soft scape. The Simons know what plants work well in MN climate and may suggestion for continuous blooming through the warm months. Dave and Patti have a very strong attention to detail and will come back at a drop of a hat if something needs an adjustment. They will not be the cheapest you find but they are also not the high-end. Their skill is worth paying an extra 5% because of the quality of final product.