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Hydroscapes Inc.

Outdoor Lighting Plan and Installation, Outdoor Lighting Repair, Designer - Landscape,

About us

Hydroscapes is a local, family owned and operated company, founded in 1998 to service the landscape irrigation and drainage needs of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Whether it is new landscaping that needs to stay hydrated or heavy rains that regularly leave standing water in your lawn, Hydroscapes can customize a solution for you. Hydroscapes lighting division, Nightscapes, specializes in outdoor illumination. Owner and operator Rob Kratz utilizes a background in hydro-geology to lead and innovate the company. We take great pride in our high quality workmanship and outstanding customer service & communication.

Business highlights

27 years of experience

Services we offer

Design, and maintenance of Landscape Irrigation and Landscape Lighting systems. Custom landscape Drainage Solutions. Holiday Lighting design and installation., installation

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8106 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
10%
3
1%
2
2%
1
1%
Showing 26-50 of 106 reviews
Theresa R.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great work, very satisfied

Andrea B.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
Great. Job was completed in 2.5 days. Staff was friendly, professional and knowledgeable .

Robin H.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
well as it has for the past 15 years

Marge R.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
It worked out very well. Their on time they worked hard their very courteous, professional, came in got the job done and left, I was happy with what they did. They were fine I think there were about four or five of them altogether.

JOHN R.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
They are wonderful. I have used them for ten years, and continue to do so. They call ahead of time to schedule, they show up when they are supposed to, they do the work quickly and their prices are fair. I use these guys with no fear. The worker is polite, pleasant, and well identified.

Luisa S.
Nov 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
They installed drainage around the house and the basement hasn't flooded at all. I would use them again if needed.

WILLIAM F.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It's working fine with them. I'm very satisfied and they're scheduled to come out and close up my system next week. They're prompt and I've had no problem with them. The price wasn't astronomical because I'm in a fixed income and it didn't knock me off my chair. It was reasonable. They're coming out next week and they'll be here in spring. They're dependable, reasonable and professional.

CONNIE L.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Lucia F.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
This was fine and I have used them for years. They are reliable, showed up on time and got the job done.

Melissa M.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Everything went very well. I put them against three companies and they were right there with the rest of them. So they seem to be comparable to all the other ones I had. They're all high, but it is what it is. I would loved to have had it a little bit lower. I like Rob, the owner is nice. They were here on time. The work was wonderful. Pleasure to work with, left the site ready for the sod. I would refer them. It was just the two gentlemen, he worked on a Saturday, he worked all day, the two of them. So he was really good, really nice. The installation was fine, we'll see how the ongoing maintenance and service goes. Their price was low on maintenance than two of the others.

Christopher G.
Nov 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Went well, no problems.

Paul C.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great!! We ended up having some problems with the pipes that winter due to the extreme temps. They came out and fixed everything at no charge. These guys are VERY professional and knowledgable.

Paul S.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Hey did a fine job.

William J.
Oct 2016
5.0
They did a good job, but they were a little too expensive.

Brenda T.
Sep 2016
1.0
This company requires an initial 15min phone consultation. Apparently they don't need any new business! A mutually agreed upon time was scheduled. After waiting 30 minutes, I called the office and they responded " let me track Ron down"... I never heard back until the following day, when there were some messages on my answering machine. Needless to say, there are many irrigation companies out there, and a bad first impression is a red flag as far as I'm concerned. I am sympathetic that " things happen", however in this day and age of cell phones etc , there is no excuse for not having the common courtesy to be respectful of the customer's time.
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"[Member Name Removed], I am very sorry that you experienced this poor response to your call for an irrigation system. There is no one at fault other than myself. I am the founder and the owner of the company. I have experienced the same kind of frustrations as a consumer and would never wish that kind of response on anyone. That said, unfortunately, the pace of leads that comes into to our office can be extremely variable and sometimes I simply get overwhelmed. We also have an excellent referral base because of our relationships with landscapers, designers and our customers that we provide routine service for. Admittedly, these folks get priority during very busy periods because we value the relationships that have lasted for years. Still this does not excuse me from at least calling you to let you know that. If there is anything that I can do for you at this point? I sincerely hope that you were able to find a competent irrigation company and that you are satisfied with the results. Sincerely, Rob Kratz, Owner and New Installation Consultant"


Jason P.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,700
Great! On time, efficient, friendly, professional.
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Our crew also had a great experience installing your system. Thank you for being so great to work with!"


John M.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
unknown
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Thanks Mr [Member Name Removed] - it has been our pleasure to service your system and the SFYAL baseball field over the past several years. Thank you for your business!"


Zuzana R.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$95
unknown
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Thank you! We look forward to servicing your property for many seasons to come!"


STEVEN P.
Apr 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
.
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Thank you for the feedback."


John P.
Apr 2016
2.0
Let me start by saying I gave Hydroscapes an overall grade of D for Disappointed. After reading the favorable reviews I emailed Hydroscapes early April to schedule time for a quote. The Office Manager responded immediately and said she would forward my request to an individual that would call me within one business day. A week later, no call so I sent a follow-up email and the Office Manager appologized and said she would speak with Rob Kratz and he would call me within one business day. A week later....no call. Again, I called the Office Manager and she appologized and said she would speak with him and he would call me back. After several days still no return call. I decided to give it one more shot and called the Office Manager. She appologized and said she didn't know why he was not returning the calls. She said she would go and speak with him immediately and that he would call me back right away. Wait for it...Five days later...no return call. If they treat perspective customers this way, I can't imagine how they treat existing customers. I called two competitors and both called back within 15 minutes and scheduled appointments to visit my home and provide quotes.
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Mr. [Member Name Removed], I take full responsibility for this. I apologize for not getting back to you and I apologize to my staff as this shortfall benefits no one. There are geographical areas such as Avondale that are what we consider on the fringe of our service area. I was waiting for an opportune time in which I could schedule the visit along with others in that part of the county which is about an hour from us. What I should have done was call you immediately upon receiving the message to set your expectations. This way, you could have either decided to wait or you could have searched for someone else. Your feedback is appropriate and I take it to heart. Thank you for taking the time to provide this insight which I will use to improve future service. - Rob Kratz, Owner"


Stephen H.
Apr 2016
2.0
$5,000
unknown
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Hydroscapes has made numerous attempts to follow up with Mr [Member Name Removed] to better understand the nature of his dissatisfaction but to no avail. If there is ever an issue with any of our work, including this sump pit modification and connected drainage, we stand by our warranties and will honor any corrective work needed based on our work. Please reach out to our office and we will make every effort to resolve any issues."


Risetta J.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
unknown
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Thank you, Mrs [Member Name Removed]. Always a pleasure!"


Michelle H.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
unknown
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Thank you for helping the installation to go so smoothly. Your family was great to work with and our techs have enjoyed servicing the system over the past two seasons!"


Fred B.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Upon contacting Hydroscapes for a quote, the owner quickly returned my inquiry and visited my home the next day. Rob did a thorough site survey after asking for my objectives for irrigating our front lawn and flower beds. I was provided with a written quote the following day.
Installation was scheduled and took two days, one for the plowing of pipe and the second for installation of valves and heads. Upon completion, a system walk through was completed and the timer schedule reviewed.
The system has worked flawlessly and Hydroscapes has twice winterized the system for a reasonable fee. I can highly recommend this company and its team.


Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Mr [Member Name Removed] - Thank you for taking the time to write a very thorough review of your installation experience. We take time to read and consider all reviews and appreciate the feedback, good or bad. We are thrilled that your system has been performing to expectations and we look forward to servicing it in seasons to come. Have a great spring!"


Ian K.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.

"Thank you! See you in the spring!"

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FAQ

Hydroscapes Inc. is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Hydroscapes Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Hydroscapes Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Hydroscapes Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hydroscapes Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Hydroscapes Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Hydroscapes Inc. does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

2438 New Schuylkill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

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