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pond-S-scapes, LLC

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping Service, Landscaping - Lakefront,

About us

We can bring your desires for a beautiful yard to reality. We can work with your budget and do projects in stages if necessary.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
25 years of experience

Services we offer

Landscape Design, irrigation, plants & trees, rock & gravel, lighting, water features, waterfalls, aquatic plants, maintenance, one time clean ups,

Services we don't offer

swimming pools, swimming pool maintenance, plumbing, financing

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Senior Discount

25%

Accepted Payment Methods

  • PayPal
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
2.33 Reviews
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Beverly S.
Apr 2012
1.0
Landscaping
We called to request a bid on zeroscaping our yard and repairing our front porch.   Linda came out promptly, bringing some pictures of other work they had done.   After discussing what type of materials etc., she said she would return the next day (Thursday)  with someone to help her measure the yard and take a look at the porch.

She didn't show up Thursday morning as promised so we called.  She said something had come up and would be here at 9:00am Friday.  When she hadn't arrived by noon we called and she said they'd come Monday.

She did come Monday and measured the yard but didn't bring anyone to look at the porch.  She said she'd do the calculations and give us an estimate that would be good for 45 days.

We haven't heard from her since.

It seems pond-S-scapes is more of a hobby than a business.
Response from pond-S-scapes, LLC
"customers had very limited budget, staff member with experience needed to do job's had parent with heart attack(in another town over 300 miles away), the day of the visit. Customers called and informed that there would be a delay. When staff member finally was able to return - called to set up new appointment - customer responded in very negative manner. Declined to work with customer."

Arthur G.
Oct 2011
1.0
Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping Service
$25,000
Stay away from this scam artist!!!!!!!!

Linda bid a price of $18,000, but final price was approx $25,000. Then had to spend approx $10,000 for a couple of capable contractors to fix everything; plus my own labor. The electrical work was extension cords with the ends cut off, which shorted out when it rained. When we complained Linda took the pond lights and never returned.  We were told, she used them in another project.  She would not accept any responsiblity for the electrical problems we had after the pond installation (and her contract said "she did not perform any electrical work").  How does a company that installs pond pumps and pond lights not perform electrical work.

Check out BBB of New Mexico for reviews of her work.  We wish we had.  And most important - read the contract carefully! It is really hard to sue Linda the way the contract is written - everytime she is sued, she probably rewrites the form.
Response from pond-S-scapes, LLC
"Customer made changes with change orders from the start which increased the costs of the contract. Contract states that we can not due work that requires an electrician or plumbing contractor and that specialized work must be done by these people. The homeowner is to supply source for electrical outlet and water. We can do work that can be plugged into an electrical outlet or screwed on to a hose bib. This customer cemented the base of their fire pit. This created moisture in the rocks and cement which created a problem after a rainstorm. We are limited by the Construction Industries Division. This customer had a relative do some of the work that required a a licensed contractor."

Linda R.
Nov 2010
5.0
Landscaping - Lakefront, Pool and Spa Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
They had put in a pond for me and did a great job. Because I am disabled I could not take care of it. I had a friend clean the filter for me. The last time he could not pull it out because there were 6 to 8 inches of roots in it. He did the best he could but the pond later overflowed. I called the company and talked to Linda. I called at 4pm in the afternoon and told them I had an emergency. She came right over and cleaned out the filter and roots. The next day someone who was dropping something off to me brought it to my attention that my side yard and whole patio had flooded and the fish were dead. I called Linda again and she came out. She said there was a strong smell of chlorine and that is what killed the fish. I told her I could not take care of it anymore due to my disability. She offered to drain it at that time. She called a week later and said the man that does the work had a sick relative so Linda came out herself and drained the pond. I think they give really good service. I am unsure of the price because I am still paying off when they installed the pond. The price has been reasonable for me because I am on a fixed income and she has given me some good discounts. She has been right there all the time for me. When I call her she comes, with a little of a delay every once in a while. She would always tell me a time she would be here. She would be here when she said she would be here. She is very professional. I would use them again in the future.
Response from pond-S-scapes, LLC
"This is a very nice person to deal with. She purchased a home which had an exisiting cement pond which leaked. We replaced the pond with an eco-system pond which worked well for her until her medical condition got worse. We were very happy to work with her."

Sarita R.
Jul 2009
1.0
Landscaping
$5,000
Do not deal with these people. They provided dubious pricing (labor charge was the exact same as materials charge). They bought cheap materials. They did not pay their sub-contractor who put a materialsmen lien on our property, despite us having paid in full. They lied and literally scammed us. We have an open complaint with the attorney general's office against this company.
Response from pond-S-scapes, LLC
"This customer hovered over our workers during the entire process. Multiple changes were made with change orders which were signed and dated which increased the customers' cost. When given the choice of materials to use for various projects customer chose the cheapest solution even after being told that this solution would only provide a tempory solution (crusher fine patio) Customer was pregnant and hormonal. She made changes on a daily basis. Much of the materials was provided at a discount. Company owner drove customer to pick out rock. Material supplier delivered the wrong color rock, then material supplier failed to make timely pick up. Company paid all suppliers for materials used. Material supplier with wrong colored rock later filed an illegal lien. When company was informed of lien - company wrote affidavit about illegal lien and worked with NMAG to get lien removed ( material supplier later went out of business for this practice.) Customer and husband were difficult to work with and expected new landscaping to fix existing landscaping (not worked on in yard. Company only used respected suppliers in this area. Customer blamed company for existing problem in the yard that were not part of company project. Company did more than contract called for."

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FAQ

pond-S-scapes, LLC is currently rated 2.3 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

pond-S-scapes, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, pond-S-scapes, LLC offers free project estimates.

No, pond-S-scapes, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, pond-S-scapes, LLC does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, pond-S-scapes, LLC offers emergency services.

Yes, pond-S-scapes, LLC offers warranties.

pond-S-scapes, LLC offers the following services: Landscape Design, irrigation, plants & trees, rock & gravel, lighting, water features, waterfalls, aquatic plants, maintenance, one time clean ups,

swimming pools, swimming pool maintenance, plumbing, financing