Founded 1975 • With Angi since June 2006
We won’t cut corners on your project, plain and simple. At Down to Earth, we know you want the best quality in both service and products. That is what we provide!. We strive for your complete satisfaction when designing your ideal space and we will work with you on every level. From big aspects to small details, we want to you to love it all.
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Melissa M.
09/13/2017
Wonderfully. The crew was punctual, listened to our needs and did excellent work. The sod they laid was gorgeous! I highly recommend them.
Description of Work
Restore landscaping and resod the yard. Clean flagstones and powerwash fence. Install fountain including running electrical lines for pumping systems.
Category
landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
Service Provider Response
Thank you so much [Member Name Removed]! It was great working with you and we look forward to assisting you with any needs in the future. GaryMARGO S.
10/20/2016
Very accommodating and professional, Jim and his crew arrived on time and kept to their schedule. They also made sure to clean up at the end of each day. Jim is honest and kept to his word.
Description of Work
New pond and waterfall, new deck, new firepit, some hardscaping and landscaping.
Category
concrete repair, decks, fencing, landscaping, masonry, hardscaping
Donna B.
01/31/2015
Brock Lawson gave me a reasonable bid, handled all the permitting work with the city, and provided me with drawings of the project. The work was completed promptly, in the time frame specified, and in a professional manner. As I was also having additional gutters installed to take away excess moisture, he referred me to an excellent gutter company whom I also hired and with whose work I was very pleased.
Description of Work
Down to Earth installed a submerged irrigation system along my foundation, with a programmable timer and a rain sensor. As my lot slopes downhill, they also added about 6" of topsoil to help slow evaporation along the foundation. All this was done to alleviate a problem with expanding/contracting clay soil. This seems to be working, as I can tell that the rising/settling during rainy and dry spells has evened out.
Category
irrigation systems, hardscaping
Connie N.
02/06/2014
CAROL H.
04/08/2013
Overall it took some time for the contracters to come out to look at our property once they had a copy of the landscape plan. They were both ill during that time with a virus that was sweeping the country.
Description of Work
Looked at our property and the landscape plan. Came up with an estimate for the plan. We chose another company to do the work.
Category
hardscaping
Guy P.
09/24/2012
Amazing experience! Great to see businesses like this still around.
Description of Work
I have used Down to Earth on 2 projects. They are great to work with! If you feel you might be overcharged for a job estimate give Brock a call. He is very easy to work with and has been in the business for a long time.
Category
landscaping, hardscaping
Robin S.
06/15/2012
Brock met me at my home and was on time and very professional. I am writing this review because Brock immediately realized that he wouldn't be able to help me with my project as it wasn't his particular area of expertise BUT, he spent 20+ minutes talking to me about what he thought could work in my back yard and then offered some suggestions for me to think about. His input was invaluable and I really appreciated his time and sincere interest in my project. Even though there was nothing in it for him, he still offered his professional opinion and didn't rush off once we realized the services wouldn't match up :o)
Description of Work
Brock was instrumental in my decision to deck my yard.
Category
landscaping, hardscaping
Denise C.
06/10/2012
I contacted this vendor for back yard irrigation and requested a quote, despite a few follow up calls, this company never followed through. No idea if the quality of work is good or not, since we ended up using a company that provided a bid and returned calls. IIt's fine with me if they don't want the business, but I would have appreciated them just telling me that up front instead of acting like they were going to submit a bid.
Description of Work
I contacted a large number of vendors to get quotes for a backyard irrigation system. Most did not return calls at all. This vendor called within several days, offered to come out and provide and estimate and did call me back with a tentative price. He said he could not put anything in writing because his boss was out of town but would get back to me in about 10 days. I never heard from them again despite leaving a couple of voicemails. I would have preferred they just be honest up front and tell me they didn't want the work. I ended up using a vendor I found through Service Master's since none of the Angie's List vendors seemed to want the business.
Category
irrigation systems, hardscaping
Guy P.
08/16/2011
I can't stress enough how great a job this company did. They were always on time and cleaned up before leaving each day. Their quality of work is on display everyday and we couldn't enjoy our outdoor living space more! Our neighbors have nothing but great things to say about our yard. We had 3 different companies bid on our project and Brock was very competitive on pricing. His years of experience were apparent in his approach and execution. If you are in the market for landscaping services at least give them a call for a bid. You won't regret it.
Description of Work
Installed planned landscaping project including flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees, and irrigation.
Category
landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping
Erika M.
07/05/2011
I am overjoyed with my experience with Brock and his staff! First of all, Brock returns your call. Second, he quickly turns around a written quote within a reasonable timeframe. Lastly, he gets the job done in the timeframe he says he will. He and I met a few times and negotiated the layout and price a few times before coming to a written agreement. While other contractors focused on pouring a boring rectangular-shaped pad, Brock took his time and helped me determine a layout that would ensure that we would find the space pleasing to the eye while tying in some other existing elements in the yard. His experience and eye for detail gave us a space that looks well planned and finished and at a price that was much lower than other contractors (and those quotes were for smaller, rectangular-shaped patios!) I would never have been as creative as he was with the space...I feel so fortunate to have benefited from his experience and passion for what he does! Brock maintained excellent communication with me throughout the process and he regularly visited the site to ensure his team was on track and moving along as planned. I can see why most contractors avoid curves in concrete...forming it was a painstaking process for his team. I must tip my hat to these guys, it's not for the faint of heart nor the inexperienced. What resulted was a beautiful space that my family is really enjoying and at a price that was fair. I look forward to working with him on the next phase of our backyard transformation! Hire Brock and his team if you want: 1) The benefit of the knowledge and wisdom of someone who truly knows and cares about his work. 2) someone who is responsive and thorough. 3) a price that others don't even come close to. 4) quality materials and work - they were meticulous in their work and used rebar before pouring. 4) a trusted professional.
Description of Work
Developed a patio plan that created a backyard living space that was aesthetically pleasing and functional. Removed existing stoop, formed the new patio shape, poured concrete, and hauled away all debris.
Category
concrete repair, hauling services, landscaping, hardscaping, patios
Gina E.
09/13/2010
Shelley A.
08/24/2010
I first called Brock in June. We were very perplexed about what to do with the front yard. We'd recently had an arborist dig deep holes around 5 of our native live oak trees to show us that they were buried too deep and without action we'd lost the trees. The builder, while doing the "landscaping" for the house, covered the lots existing trees in up to 18" of dirt. Brock came out, took a look at our yard and listened to our questions/suggestions. The 11 or so native live oak trees in the front yard are so beautiful, we wanted to do something to keep them healthy
Description of Work
In May an arborist dug deep holes around 5 of our native live oak trees to show us that they were buried too deep and to inform us that, without action, we'd lose the trees. The builder, while doing the "landscaping" for the house, covered the lots' existing trees in up to 18" of dirt. The 11 or so native live oak trees in the front yard are so beautiful, we wanted to do something to save them, beautify our yard and also fix a few problems we had with a crumbling rock wall flower bed. I first called Brock in June, after finding his company on Angie’s List. Brock came out, took a look at our yard and listened to our questions and suggestions. He gave us some great advice and came up with an estimate and a plan. It took a while to get the project started - with HOA approvals, vacations, etc. But once we got the approval from the HOA, they completed the job in about 5 days and quickly addressed a small issue that arose. I’ve had many contractors perform work over the years and am very satisfied with Brock’s professionalism -- it’s not very often people actually do what they say they’re going to do. It's now the end of August, the work is complete and we are very happy with the outcome. Our front yard is very pretty. We’ve received many compliments from the neighbors!
Category
landscaping, irrigation systems, hardscaping
Catherine S.
11/09/2008
If I could give them better than an "A" rating, I would! Brock is great to work with, very quick, responsive, knowledgeable and professional. I wish I could use his services for everything I need done at my house to renovate it! I can't recommend anybody better than him to work with. He listens well and has a great aesthetic for helping to make our property functional and beautiful.
Description of Work
Brock and Down to Earth completed landscaping and beautiful masonry. He also subcontracted for a very large retaining wall and decorative iron fencing around our property.
Category
fencing, landscaping, masonry, hardscaping
FRANCES C.
09/06/2006
We basically got nothing for the consultation. We were referred to two other people for more advice (at additional costs) and never received an estimate for the work that we were requesting. It was a complete waste of time and money.
Description of Work
We requested consultation and an estimate for building a retaining wall for a part of the back and side of the property in order to replace a fence around the back yard pool. There was a charge for the consultation, which we agreed to pay. The final cost of the project, including the fence, has been around $14000.
Category
hardscaping
Service Provider Response
THIS CLIENT WAS REFERRED TO A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND AN ARBORIST. THE WORK REQUESTED WOULD HAVE PUT SEVERAL LARGE OAK TREES IN JEOPARDY. WE DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE PROCEEDING WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT THESE PROFESSIONALS WOULD HAVE PROVIDED.ELLEN & BRAD F.
06/14/2006
The service was good because the system was installed correctly. However, I could not communicate with the workers very well because there was a language barrier. Their boss had perfect English though so I had no trouble understanding him when he was explaining to me about the installation. I would have been a lot happier with the work performed if they left my lawn flat, but instead, there were lots of bumps.
Description of Work
They installed an irrigation system on my front yard. They also put in a hunter unit which prevents the sprinkler from spraying water on rainy days; this was done to conserve water.
Category
irrigation systems
Service Provider Response
THE JOB WAS INSTALLED AS PROPOSED, WHICH IS REFLECTED IN THE COMMENTS ABOVE. NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT EXCESSIVE BUMPS IN THE LAWN DURING THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH, NOR WERE THERE AN CALLS AFTERWARDS TO SUGGEST THAT THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM. OUR WARRANTY COVERS THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM AND A PHONE CALL IS USUALLY ALL IT TAKES TO REMEDY ANY SUCH SITUATION.Other local Pros in your area
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