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Island Creek Landscape

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Drain Pipe Installation,

About us

Island Creek Landscape is a residential design and installation company specializing in landscaping, hardscapes, landscape lighting, and drainage solutions. Island Creek Landscape is a fully authorized Belgard Contractor and is the only company in the area with the Master Craftsman designation, the highest level of certification from Belgard. Owned and operated by Daniel Griffin, a NC State alumnus, Island Creek is staffed with dependable employees with numerous industry certifications.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape and Hardscape design & installation, landscape lighting, landscape construction, horticultural maintenance & drainage systems.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0175 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 101-125 of 175 reviews

PETER S.
03/2009
5.0
drain pipe, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Daniel came out and looked at our problem, described what we needed to do and gave us an estimate the next day. Two weeks later they came out and installed the solution, which has worked well.
Description of Work: Fixed a drainage problem on our lot using several tons of river stones, drain boxes, drain pipe, reseeded the area, extended a drain pipe that I installed myself several years earlier.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

ANN S.
02/2009
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
This is the third project that Daniel has done for us. He does an excellent job translating our sketchy, vague ideas into reality. We'll always call him first.
Description of Work: Daniel re-worked several beds and a bare area of the backyard to blend in with previous work he'd done. Work included digging new beds and re-aligning existing ones, adding a significant amount of topsoil, sod and creating a path with flagstones. Some existing plants were moved and transplanted and new ones were added as well. All beds in the entire property were re-mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Dawn M.
01/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
After a few phone calls and e-mails, Daniel and I arranged a time for him to come to the house so he could see first hand what I wanted to be done. We discussed pricing and what I wanted and what was possible with the layout of my yard. He then walked around taking notes and getting an idea of what he had to work with. A few days later, he contacted me with a very fair estimate completely broken down into specific detail of what the charges were for. He also included a website so I could read about the plants he wanted to use in my yard so I could have a better idea about what he was planning. I was very pleased. He really listened to what I wanted and he also took into consideration the climate. He was very knowledgeable about what plants would do well with the weather conditions here and nicely combined that knowledge with what I wanted my yard to look like. We then made arrangements for him to come and do the work. He came that day with his crew and did all the digging up and removal on day one, and finished all the plantings and trimming of existing landscaping on day two. I was very impressed with the quality, efficiency and professionalism of the entire operation. I am hoping to have some money saved up by spring so they can come back and to my back yard!
Description of Work: I had many overgrown flower beds in my yard in major need of help. Some of them were bordered with old, rotting wood and it was too much work for me to ever be able to handle on my own. Daniel and his workers removed all the old wood, removed all the overgrown landings, replaced them with more appropriate and manageable plants and filled the beds with new soil so I can do some plantings of my own when spring comes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

TIM & KRISTIN C.
12/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The experience was fantastic. They got the whole job done in a day. About three days later, we got an inch of rain and all the water drained the way that it was supposed to. There was not water setting anywhere. I am very satisfied with them and would recommend them.
Description of Work: They brought in four truckloads of dirt and regraded the back yard. They raised a corner of it where we were going to put a swingset so it would not collect water. They put in 3 birch trees about 12 feet tall. They also replanted the grass.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

michelle A.
12/2008
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
Daniel was very professional, responsive and had a very reasonable rate. They did a great job and we will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Installed 5 drains in backyard to divert water from gutters and downspouts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$835

ANN S.
11/2008
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
Daniel and crew arrived as scheduled, completed the work efficiently and professionally and left no mess. This is the second time I've used him, and I have more plans for him for the future. I don't even get estimates from other companies. I just call Daniel because I know I'll get excellent work and service at a fair price.
Description of Work: Removed old plants, add topsoil, replant with a variety of shrubs, added a decorative flagstone path in backyard bed. We're thrilled with the way it turned out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,970

BILL B.
10/2008
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
The job went extremely well and we are very pleased with the work done by Daniel Griffin, who is the owner, and his excellent crew. Daniel met with us to review our landscape plan which a landscape designer had drawn. He was very helpful in answering questions related to our project and making suggestions where he thought things could be improved. Daniel was very responsive and knowledgeable about plants and landscaping in general. Daniel and his crew arrived on a Monday morning and proceeded to rip out all of our old plants. They proceeded on with the rest of the job as described in section one, work hard, and were finished by the end of the next day. Daniel was very good about keeping us informed with what he was doing and asked us our preferences where more than one choice was possible. They were very careful to follow the plan and precise in the placement of plants. They did an excellent job of leaving the surrounding lawn in good shape and were respectful of our neighbors property. They did a very good job of cleaning up the site upon completion. Island Creek Landscape is an excellent company. They are professional, knowledgeable, and take pride in doing the job the right way. They give a lot of attention to detail and customer service.
Description of Work: We had landscaping done for our entire front yard and one of the side yards which consisted of: 1) Removal of all the existing plants in all of the beds 2) Tilling the soil and adding in new composted topsoil 3) Installing a large number of plants including shrubs, ground cover, bulbs, annuals, and two trees according to a previously drawn up landscape plan 4) Cut in a bed edge and covered all the beds with mulch 5) Install a drainage pipe for one of the downspouts on the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

John D.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel was great at showing us different options and making suggestions and helping us stretch our dollar to get the most bang for our buck. Daniel was also very easy to get in touch with and always professional. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Daniel, his brother and crew installed two hardscape stacked stone walls around two trees in our yard in addition to a split 'carriage style' herringbone brick paver driveway, a paver patio and putting down some mulch in an area they cleared on the side of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,800

John D.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel was great at showing us different options and making suggestions and helping us stretch our dollar to get the most bang for our buck. Daniel was also very easy to get in touch with and always professional. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Daniel, his brother and crew installed two hardscape stacked stone walls around two trees in our yard in addition to a split 'carriage style' herringbone brick paver driveway, a paver patio and putting down some mulch in an area they cleared on the side of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,800

PETER S.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Fantastic! When I initially called for an estimate, Daniel was preparing to go out of town and said he would call me to set up an appt as soon as he was back. And he did just that. He came by at the end of that same week to look at my property. He explained what he recommended we do to solve the drainage/erosion problems we'd been having and gave me a ballpark figure on cost. The next day I received an email detailing the proposed work and cost estimate. His recommendations sounded good and we thought the price was very reasonable so we signed the estimate and faxed it back to him. Daniel fit us into his schedule within about three weeks. His crew did the work exactly as specified in the estimate. His brother managed the job and was very nice to work with, answering all questions and making sure the work was done as ordered. The rest of the crew was very efficient and got the job done in good time, even working through a little rain. When the job was complete we looked it all over together. The riverstones were quite large and you could still see some of the black sheeting underneath so I asked if he could add some more to fill in the gaps. He said he could do that the next day. The crew cleaned up beautifully before they left. The next morning, while I was out, Daniel came back and filled in the gaps of the riverstone with some more of a slightly smaller size. The end result is a beautiful hardscape/riverbed look. We are very pleased with the work and look forward to hiring them again for more landscaping work in the near future.
Description of Work: Built a swail with a french drain and riverstone at the top of a hill that was draining onto my property and toward my house. Also installed another french drain with perforated pipe and gravel at the bottom of the hill alongside the driveway. Also extended the drain pipe from the downspout on the other side of the property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

David V.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Dan was great and arrived on-time. His estimate came in the time promised. Unfortunately, the estimate was high and we went with another vendor.
Description of Work: Hardscaping and French drain installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stephen S.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
I was at work but I could see daily progress each day when I got home. When they finished the project they power washed the driveway and the areas where their equipment had been sitting. They left the place looking pristine.
Description of Work: They came out and gave us an estimate and about a week later they started the job. We had a retaining wall put in (45'long), a paver patio(300 sq ft), and we had an odd angle that seemed as if it would collect water so they changed it for us. They also trenched an electrical line for us for free.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

SUSAN F.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Work was great. An appointment was made. The work was timely. Daniel came when he said he would.
Description of Work: Front and back yard. Dirt was brought in, graded and grass planted. Front yard was landscaped, flower beds filled with new dirt, flowers planted, mulch was added to all flower beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

LEONARD G.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
This was the first time I had used their services. They did great work and I am more than satisfied. They did everything on time and Daniel went out of the way for us. They also did work for my neighbor who is also very satisfied.
Description of Work: They removed the old landscaping and replaced it with new landscaping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Duncan E.
07/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with them. They were very responsive and they were good in following up. I was very happy with the work that they did. I would recommend calling them.
Description of Work: They did some landscaping around our home. This included shrubs, flowers, stone walls, and rock.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Duncan E.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with them. They were very responsive and they were good in following up. I was very happy with the work that they did. I would recommend calling them.
Description of Work: They did some landscaping around our home. This included shrubs, flowers, stone walls, and rock.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

KATHY T.
06/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel was very responsive, completed the job more quickly than promised and for slightly less than quoted. He has been very thoughtful in his follow ups and has done a fantastic job. We, along with our friends and family, have been very impressed with the work done and in how quickly it was performed.
Description of Work: Daniel and his team cleared out a large overgrown section of our backyard, built a small retaining wall, planted ground cover on the smoothed bank and added 3 large flower beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

KATHY T.
06/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel was very responsive, completed the job more quickly than promised and for slightly less than quoted. He has been very thoughtful in his follow ups and has done a fantastic job. We, along with our friends and family, have been very impressed with the work done and in how quickly it was performed.
Description of Work: Daniel and his team cleared out a large overgrown section of our backyard, built a small retaining wall, planted ground cover on the smoothed bank and added 3 large flower beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

JERRY D.
05/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Crew did a very good job. Very professional work. New landscape looks much nicer than old plants.
Description of Work: Removed old landscape in front of home and replace with new plants. Added top soil. Removed small dead tree and trimmed two magnolia trees in rear yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,195

DONALD J.
04/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel came to give us an estimate and talked with us about what we wanted. He took the time to help us determine the best way to get the most for our money. After determining exactly what we wanted, Daniel took the information to work out an estimate. Within a few days, he called with the estimate and also emailed us the details. We chose Daniel to do the work and scheduled him to start the project within a couple of weeks. Daniel and his crew arrived on time and began work immediately. They prepped the area extensively, grading the area to be covered with pavers and putting in all the underlying materials. In spite of the extreme heat of the summer, they worked to complete the project as quickly and perfectly as possible. When the project was completed, we were completely delighted. The new backyard was just what we wanted. The pavers now give us the space to enjoy the outdoors. The fire pit opens up the backyard to activities even when the weather is generally too cool. We intentionally held off on filing this report until we had used the area for a few months, and we are just as happy now. I recommend Island Creek without reservation for any work of this type. Daniel and Jeremy did excellent work, and we now think of them as friends.
Description of Work: Installed 21'x17' paver patio with fire pit preplumbed for gas, removed 25' concrete walkway and replaced with pavers, installed French drain with decorative rock at end of downhill driveway, installed short run of wood beam steps on sloped area, and did light grading to tie everything together.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Leigh H.
02/2008
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Daniel promptly returned my phone call and came out to do the estimate. He emailed the estimate within a weeks time and had the work completed within 2 weeks. Daniel and his crew did a great job and I plan to have him return through the year to do the same thing.
Description of Work: Trimmed all the shrubbery in my yard and removed clippings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$309

MICHELLE G.
12/2007
5.0
mulch, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 1 more
Daniel came out and gave an estimate. We were then placed on his schedule. The work was done quickly and professionally. We are very pleased with the results. We will use them again if needed.
Description of Work: Put down mulch, then lined our backyard creek with rocks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$880

Tina E.
10/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel implemented exactly what he had specified in our contract while very graciously changing the color of the mulch (at our request) at the last moment. He and his crew were professional and courteous at all times and finished the job on time. We are extremely happy with our new landscaping and have received numerous compliments on Daniel's work. We highly recommend Island Creek Landscaping and would most definitely use them on any future landscaping projects.
Description of Work: Daniel and his crew expanded two existing beds and created a third. He removed the existing plants and transplanted what was salvageable. He tilled the beds and added topsoil before planting over 100 shrubs, perennials and trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

CINDY T.
07/2007
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel returned our call quickly and visited at our first opportunity to discuss our needs. We gave him our tentative plans at that time and discussed the goal, which was to enhance the curb appeal, replace ugly plantings from 15 years before, eliminate the severe slope, create a patio seating area, and provide access from the front to the side yard. He returned within a few days with sketches of his ideas, which met all our needs within a budget we thought reasonable. He took us to one of his installations to show us his work as well as met us at the supply facility to choose materials. He started the project on the date we agreed. He and his workers worked diligently daily and completed the project on schedule. Daniel was very good about making himself available when we needed him, calling back promptly, doing what he said, and keeping us informed throughout the process. Overall we were very pleased and would highly recommend him. We plan on using him in the future.
Description of Work: Daniel proposed a two-tiered retaining wall and patio for our severely sloped front yard. The front concrete sidewalk was removed and replaced with pavers that matched the patio and retaining wall. Two sets of steps were built; one from the entry sidewalk to the patio and another from the patio to the side yard. A second paver walkway was installed on the opposite side of the driveway to match. Daniel also created a landscape plan for the entire front yard, which incorporated some of the original plantings we did, but required removal of others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

CINDY T.
07/2007
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Daniel returned our call quickly and visited at our first opportunity to discuss our needs. We gave him our tentative plans at that time and discussed the goal, which was to enhance the curb appeal, replace ugly plantings from 15 years before, eliminate the severe slope, create a patio seating area, and provide access from the front to the side yard. He returned within a few days with sketches of his ideas, which met all our needs within a budget we thought reasonable. He took us to one of his installations to show us his work as well as met us at the supply facility to choose materials. He started the project on the date we agreed. He and his workers worked diligently daily and completed the project on schedule. Daniel was very good about making himself available when we needed him, calling back promptly, doing what he said, and keeping us informed throughout the process. Overall we were very pleased and would highly recommend him. We plan on using him in the future.
Description of Work: Daniel proposed a two-tiered retaining wall and patio for our severely sloped front yard. The front concrete sidewalk was removed and replaced with pavers that matched the patio and retaining wall. Two sets of steps were built; one from the entry sidewalk to the patio and another from the patio to the side yard. A second paver walkway was installed on the opposite side of the driveway to match. Daniel also created a landscape plan for the entire front yard, which incorporated some of the original plantings we did, but required removal of others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Contact information

5588 Thomas Ln, Stanfield, NC 28163

www.islandcreeklandscape.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Stone and Gravel,
Excavating,
Patios,
Masonry,
Landscaping - Lakefront,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Outdoor Kitchens

FAQ

Island Creek Landscape is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Island Creek Landscape accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer free project estimates.
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer a senior discount.
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Island Creek Landscape offers warranties.
Island Creek Landscape offers the following services: Landscape and Hardscape design & installation, landscape lighting, landscape construction, horticultural maintenance & drainage systems.

Contact information

5588 Thomas Ln, Stanfield, NC 28163

www.islandcreeklandscape.com