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About us
Additional phone - (952) 881-2296.
Business highlights
47 years of experience
Services we offer
Full-service landscape design & construction, and snow removal., fine gardening, full service landscape maintenance (including lawn care), greenscaping, irrigation, outdoor kitchen, patios, pavers, ponds, ponds, retaining walls, specialists in northern landscapes, stone steps & paths, streams, swimming pools, walkways and driveways, waterfalls, waterfalls
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.731 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews
Ben T.
Jun 2021
Be careful here. We asked for a design with a specific budget in mind ($40k). The design we got back was for $100k+ with no options to get us back to the budget we had originally discussed. This was after we paid $1,500 for the design...which, again, was useless to us because it was so far outside of our budget. We brought this up via email and got a generic response about paying in installments or using lesser quality materials. We asked a follow-up question after that, and it's been radio silence ever since. We're moving on to a company that respects our budget, but just wanted to throw this out as a warning. Get your budget in writing on the contract before paying for the design fee. Design was beautiful btw.
Response from Southview Design
"Hello [Member Name Removed]…We are happy you thought the design was beautiful. Your designer worked hard to put your wish list into the plan - a fire pit patio with a seat wall, an outdoor kitchen, spa, a wood-fired oven, some paths through the yard and privacy plantings. Looking through the designer’s emails, I see he did mention much of your budget would go toward the patio areas with the seat wall. In working with clients, we let them know it is good idea to put the wish list in the design and then tailor it to your budget. For larger projects, and to stay within budget, we recommend phasing the project over a few years. If you have follow-up questions about the design-build process and how it is intended to align the project specifications with the budget, please reach out to us. Our reputation has been built on using high quality materials and our extensive construction expertise. To quote the president of the company, “There is no replacement for quality materials and careful craftsmanship. Both ensure the value, longevity, and accuracy of a project.”"
MARK M.
Feb 2019
We had two businesses over to give quotes. One business apparently didn't need our money, so they never followed up. Alyson came over and gave us a detailed quote and plans. She was very attentive and knowledgeable. Their crew arrived on time and finished on time. There work was very good. They are coming back in the spring to plant shrubs and perennials. They also re-laid our brick sidewalk and made a half circle on one side to fit our metal outdoor bench.
Response from Southview Design
"Thank you, [Member Name Removed]. We will be sure to let Alyson know! See you in the spring!"
Adam S.
May 2018
Southview gave my yard a much needed makeover. I met with our designer several times prior to actual install going over all the details and making sure we got things just right. The designer put in numerous elements I never would've thought of that are nice touches. The demo and install wont mostly on schedule and the crew was very professional. I checked with project manager near daily and he always had a small and took the 2-3 minutes to give me recap of the day and what was next. They cleaned up the site at end of each day and really paid attention to the details. We plan to do future upgrades to our exterior and will be using Southview for future work as well.
Heather A.
Sep 2017
Highly recommended. Staff were professional and helpful. The work looks great and they stand behind their work. We had a couple very minor issues with plant locations that were fixed immediately during our post-construction walk through.
David B.
Jul 2017
I cannot more highly recommend this for me than I am right now. I would give them a double a plus if I could. Their professionalism, service, pricing, and follow up was nothing short of outstanding! Highly, highly recommend this for him.
TIM G.
Nov 2016
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TIM G.
Nov 2016
They are on the expensive side. Overall, they do professional work. They're nice.
Mary V.
Oct 2016
Matt was very nice to work with. It did take a few calls to get the work scheduled but they did a great job of cleaning out all of the weeds and putting down the new mulch. They were very quick and efficient.
Deborah P.
May 2016
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Robert H.
Apr 2016
It was a big job. They did put in a new retaining wall, a boulder retaining wall and some smaller retaining wall, put in new grass, put in fencing, irrigation, retro fit, some boulders for a fire pit, did some pavers and other things. It turned out pretty good. My wife is not entirely happy. There was some confusion but I'd use them again. There were other contractors doing work there so there was some confusion between the different contractors. It was not their fault. They probably did their best to resolve issues. Some of the work didn't get done the way we wanted it. They were very expensive but they do really good work. They cleaned up everyday. They are a fantastic company. We were happy.
Joe B.
Jan 2016
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Brian O.
Dec 2015
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Brian O.
Nov 2015
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Jon M.
Oct 2015
Work crew was great! I did give a little direction that was needed and provided a chain to rip out one very large shrub.
Helen Y.
Feb 2015
Colleen Moran was the landscape designer. During the interview process she listened to our ideas and asked great questions to help us narrow down color choices, plant and material types and understand our maintenance preferences, etc. She was very open to reusing some of our existing plants in the eventual design. A professional design plan was created to help us visualize the end result and we were presented with some alternative materials to choose from. The installation team and work crew were top notch - on time, professional, respectful of our property and that of our neighbors and cleaned up very nicely. It was amazing how quickly they worked. One of the important service aspects that I truly appreciated, is that when dropping something off at their offices, they took the time to patiently answer my questions and discuss with me their hiring practices for their work crews.
With the project done in Spring, we enjoyed it tremendously as the different types of bushes and perennials bloomed throughout the season! We've also received regular compliments from friends, neighbors and even strangers walking by. So glad to have used professional services instead of attempting to do something like this ourselves.
With the project done in Spring, we enjoyed it tremendously as the different types of bushes and perennials bloomed throughout the season! We've also received regular compliments from friends, neighbors and even strangers walking by. So glad to have used professional services instead of attempting to do something like this ourselves.
Daniel C.
Feb 2015
Southview was great to work with - very professional, very organized. They are not inexpensive, but they are good.
Colleen Moran did a great job with our design, had excellent input, listened to us, and worked with us over several revisions.
Joe Christiansen the job supervisor was onsite every day, checking in with us and with the crew to ensure things were going well and made adjustments as needed. Joe is very customer focused and was able to always solve the few challenges that developed quickly and creatively to keep the project moving along
Another Joe was one of the onsite foreman - excellent work on the paver walkway execution and a very hardworking guy. The entire work crew was very conscientious, alway punctual, and very hard working. They went from early morning til dusk every day, always cleaning up after themselves for the day. They took special care to respect our neighbors property and be mindful of any inconvenience for them. I can't say enough good things about the Southview work crew
All and all a very good experience.
Colleen Moran did a great job with our design, had excellent input, listened to us, and worked with us over several revisions.
Joe Christiansen the job supervisor was onsite every day, checking in with us and with the crew to ensure things were going well and made adjustments as needed. Joe is very customer focused and was able to always solve the few challenges that developed quickly and creatively to keep the project moving along
Another Joe was one of the onsite foreman - excellent work on the paver walkway execution and a very hardworking guy. The entire work crew was very conscientious, alway punctual, and very hard working. They went from early morning til dusk every day, always cleaning up after themselves for the day. They took special care to respect our neighbors property and be mindful of any inconvenience for them. I can't say enough good things about the Southview work crew
All and all a very good experience.
Sam S.
Dec 2013
They do landscaping and pavers. They were very high priced, but you get what you pay for. They were very professional. They do a great work.
Sonja S.
Dec 2012
Developed a nice plan for dealing with potential water issues on our lot and designing beds and plantings and lighting. I like to garden, so chose to have them prep perennial beds that I would later plant and they planted bushes and trees. The crew was very professional and really prepped the ground - raking out rocks etc, prior to sodding, which not all crews do. We had some plantings die (probably because of the very high temps when our project happened) and they replaced them this fall already. Their price was a bit high, but we liked that they did everything. They did revise the plan to address cost concerns.
Response from Southview Design
"It is Southview Design’s policy to solve and/or correct drainage issues before creating or installing our client’s outdoor living spaces and gardens. And our crews make sure the soil is well-prepared for flowers, shrubs, trees and sod. This might take a little more time on the job but it is worth the effort to ensure the health of the plants. Plant materials and workmanship are guaranteed 12 months from installation, excluding sod, annuals and groundcovers."
Sam S.
Sep 2012
We used SouthView design to plan and install our patio. We found them
before becoming Angies members but were referred to them by a neighbor
who had used their services about 7 years prior and their project still
looks just beautiful.
Matt from Southview was our sales person.
He was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. He was
also very understanding of our budget constraints and able to work with
them. I do recommend that you determine your budget because as with
any project things can grow.
Their install team is great. Very professional and skilled at their
craft. Our yard is only 40feet wide with a 6' wood fence around it so
excavating was going to be a challenge along with getting up and down
the alley. They did it without any problems though. I was quite
impressed.
The result is that we now have a wonderful new living space in our yard. The pets, grand kids have also been enjoying it very much.
before becoming Angies members but were referred to them by a neighbor
who had used their services about 7 years prior and their project still
looks just beautiful.
Matt from Southview was our sales person.
He was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire process. He was
also very understanding of our budget constraints and able to work with
them. I do recommend that you determine your budget because as with
any project things can grow.
Their install team is great. Very professional and skilled at their
craft. Our yard is only 40feet wide with a 6' wood fence around it so
excavating was going to be a challenge along with getting up and down
the alley. They did it without any problems though. I was quite
impressed.
The result is that we now have a wonderful new living space in our yard. The pets, grand kids have also been enjoying it very much.
Response from Southview Design
"We love referrals and the past customers who give them!"
John S.
Sep 2011
Very smooth & well done.
Response from Southview Design
"Thank you!"
Michael B.
May 2011
My experience with Southview Design Company was pretty good. They were able to come out on a short notice, which I liked. I had a small leak from the connections that came out of the house. When I called them about it, they came out a week later and fixed it. They were very responsive to that. It’s just that it would have been nice if they had seen it dripping when they were here at the first time. The person who came out was a very nice. English was not his first language however he answered all my questions. I would use them again in the future.
ALLAN G.
Nov 2010
I left a message with Tim Oberg for an estimate. He returned my call within the hour and I got an estimate that day. Initially, it was higher than an earlier one I received, but I leaned towards using them. Tim's ideas and knowledge seemed superior to the others and neighbors who had used Southview Design were pleased. To get my business Tim was willing to match the offer I had received from the other contractor I was considering. The job was started and completed as promised and their communication was always prompt and complete. The people at the site were conscientious, neat and easy to talk to. A neighbor who knows a fair amount about construction told me that he could see that they were doing a very good job (He had not used them before). Overall, we were extremely pleased and feel our driveway is better than we imagined. We had a drainage problem with our old driveway, which they completely solved with their grading and installation.
Response from Southview Design
"Communication on every aspect of a project is the key to a successful installation. Designers and project managers talk to each other and the homeowners every day during installation so there are no surprises. We take pride in our construction expertise. Our motto is “build it right the first time”. Our designers are certified in a number of areas such as paver installation, lighting, gardening and more."
Karen B.
Mar 2010
From beginning to end, we received the highest level of attention to detail and professional service. Our designer, Tim Johnson, listened to our ideas, worked with us to identify our needs, reviewed our drawings and photos, worked with us on our budget, and expertly handled all aspects of the project from material selection to installation of the plantings and rocks/pavers. We were in great hands and really appreciated the attention to detail and the meticulous work by Tim, Willy and all the crews involved in the planting, paving, masonry, grading and boulder work, all the crew foremen and workers, and design input and direction from our designer). The Southview teams worked seamlessly and in concert with two other contractors working simultaneously on other parts of our remodeling project and kept to the schedule and budget throughout the whole project. Tim and Willy were in touch with us daily throughout the project. As a result, we feel the project ran exactly as we had hoped and the results were better than we could have anticipated. Even Southview's ongoing follow up has been superior and has far exceeded our expectations. This was a wonderful experience for our family and we can't say enough about how thrilled we are with the results!
John B.
Sep 2009
I have used them several times because they do a great job. They are personally involved, they do a pre-site inspection, the designer is on the job while it is being performed, they do everything that is specified, they are on time, and they come in at or under budget. They are a bit pricey but you definitely get what you pay for.
Response from Southview Design
"From the designer to the installation crew, everyone took pleasure in helping the member create their landscape. We are satisfied to know they enjoyed their experience."
JACQUELINE C.
Feb 2009
He also did brickwork, patio, retaining wall, everything. They brought in 80+ trees. He's a real artist, and had a very green focus. He knew where different trees would work well at. We lost a few trees, he was right back to take care of it. They are very thorough, and have a great follow through. Had a great work ethic, and I can't say enough good about them.
Response from Southview Design
"This was a large, full-yard landscape project. The homeowners came to the table with definite ideas of what they wanted. They were easy to work with and we appreciate their business."
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FAQ
Southview Design is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Southview Design accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Southview Design does not offer free project estimates.
No, Southview Design does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Southview Design does not offer a senior discount.
No, Southview Design does not offer emergency services.
No, Southview Design does not offer warranties.