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Olympic Rockeries & Construction

Designer - Landscape, Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping, Tile: Natural Stone (Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartz, etc) - Repair,

About us

Hello, and welcome to our page! I'm Shinda, the owner of Olympic Rockeries & Construction. I have over 20+ years of experience in my field, serving clients in the Seattle, Eastside, and surrounding areas. I started out working side by side with my father as far back as 1990. During that time I gained creative knowledge first-hand, and was inspired to open my own business in 2004. Today, Olympic Rockeries & Construction is a thriving company based out of Issaquah, Washington. At Olympic Rockeries, we take pride in giving our customers the highest quality in workmanship, product knowledge, and customer service! Our attention to detail, dependability, and professionalism keep our customers coming back. We offer a variety of services from rockeries to excavations and are there with our customers throughout the entirety of the project. As a team, we understand that choosing a landscaping service is not a simple or easy task. That’s why we strive to build strong, trusting relationships with our customers and listen every step of the way. We are committed to providing a seamless experience for all, one in which the team completes the job efficiently so that customers can enjoy their new space as soon as possible. Please send us details, site pictures/videos, design plans, or any other pertinent information in regards to your project to: [email protected] Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!!!

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
21 years of experience

Services we offer

Alpine/Outcroppings, Block Retaining walls, Bobcats, Design & installation of Rock walls, Excavation, Flagstone, Land clearing. We own a vast fleet of small to medium sized excavators, Natural Rock steps &risers, and Hardscapes. Speciality boulder placement, and dump trucks for your property!

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.9153 Reviews
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Glenmore H.
Feb 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Rather a large project (started out at $20k and we added on some additional work for $10k more). Rotting railroad tie retaining walls (previous owner several decades earlier) removed and replaced with 2-3 man basalt rocks (300-800lb). Steps put also put into a retaining wall going to a patio. Large, well executed operation with the ability to put big rocks in tight places/structures. Estimate was on target along with communication/time expected. Work done August 2018 and is holding up like it was just installed.

Alan B.
Oct 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Simply the best and most reliable rockery contractor you can find. Able to do almost any kind of rock wall, large or small. You will find them to be very professional and able to offer a prompt and accurate proposal right away. One of the "well kept secret" contractors used by landscape professionals everywhere in the region. Highly recommended!

Kacie W.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Thank you Olympic Rockeries! You have transformed our yard in the best way possible. Prompt communication and an extremely timely process. We couldn't be happier.

Erik S.
Apr 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000
There is literally no one else to call if you need a rockery. These guys are specialists when it comes to Rockeries. They literally know every in and out of the process. The crew showed up when he said they wood and stacked rocks safely and the way they were supposed to. They have the most advanced equipment in the Pacific Northwest for this so they can complete work in a very quick timeline. My front and my backyard are now transformed so we have more room to park, grow plants, and play.

Andrew H.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I've known Shinda for almost 30 years and can speak incredibly highly of his responsiveness, creative ideas and overall value. He has consulted on and done two projects for us on Mercer Island. We highly recommend Olympic!

Jane B.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Terrific--true professionalism, a job very, very well done.

Margo D.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Shinda and 0lympic Rockery an outstanding job - I would HIGHLY recommend them and will hire them again for any future work.

Gregg M.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Timely and efficient work crew. Cleaned up when work complete.

Bobbi D.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60,000
Fantastic. They were punctual, professional, and the work was done beautifully and in a very reasonable. And don't let the price fool you, we had a massive natural rock retaining wall put in.

Ame D.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$67,000
I was really happy with the results and the process. We came up with an original plan that would have provided only half of the flat area, at around half the eventual cost. In that proposal, they weren't quite sure where a certain pipe was going to be, but then when they started digging and found it, they realized it just had to be lowered, and when that was done, were able to move the wall in a favorable direction to increase the large flat space. Then they built the top two walls and started filling in to the point where the first plan was to end and start sloping down. When we got to that point, once I saw how nice it was to have a flat space, and was able to visualize what it would look like if it were a lot bigger, we decided to extend the plan to go all the way to the bottom of the hill. That ended up adding a lot to the cost, but it was a deliberate choice and I'm happy with the result. They had to work around my sewage and drain field, and a drainage easement at the bottom. It was really clear they knew what they were doing and were asking me about all these problems without me having to bring it up. They also were really careful about making a really solid foundation for the walls and diverting water carefully. Behind each wall they put drainage rock, and at the bottom is a pipe to catch the water and direct it away from the foot of the wall. Once they started work they didn't stop or take any breaks, except due to weather. (Although they worked some days when it was snowing just a bit.) I liked to ask a bunch of questions about what they were doing and how they made certain decisions and why they were doing this or that, and they took time to talk with me and answer these questions. Their big equipment did some damage to some existing irrigation pipes, and my driveway. That was not really a big deal to me, I mean you cannot bring in big equipment like that without running over some pipe that isn't buried very deep and crushing it, or finding out that the driveway has water under it, etc. They just fixed it without any hassle, and after they left everything looked really good. Oh and they let my kid operate the bobcat and pick up some dirt and move it around. :)

Bryce T.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went terrific, shinda was extremely helpful in solving issues that came up during the installation that made the end result better than I would have imagined.

Ellen M.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Because the ground was too wet and stayed that way for months, the work wasn't begun until January 2017. Once they began the work, it was done professionally and quickly.

Delia F.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000
excellent job. completed on time. new retaining wall looks awesome.

Sylvia J.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went very well.
Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"Thank you! Glad we were able to clean up the driveway and no one was hurt from your rock/mudslide!"

Amy B.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50,000
This is the largest investment we've made in our home and involved a complete re-leveling & redesign of our back yard - 3 rock walls, a paver path with large concrete stairs, a new paver-based patio, and removal of trees and old wood deck. We're very pleased with Olympic Rockeries results, which exceeded our expectations, completed in a reasonable time frame, at a price that was competitive with other bids (not highest or lowest). All the work was completed professionally, beautifully, and with great attention to detail - the rock walls, paths and patio are all beautiful. Additionally, the crew were flexible about small modifications along the way, which made the final product that much better. The only item we rated as "B" was responsiveness, in that some of the initial meetings with Olympic were a bit harder to set up than with some of their competitors or had to be rescheduled, but we're very glad we followed through and met with them as they provided the most detailed & best solutions, and in the end, exceeded our expectations!

Jim H.
Jan 2017
1.0

Olympic rockeries damaged my fence between my neighbor and me and have been completely unresponsive to my requests to repair the damage they caused.  They were not under contract with me and did not have my permission to do work that impacted the fence.

They appear to not care about fixing the damage they caused.

I would definitely not recommend this business.

Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"We re-set his fence post at least 3 times while we were still working for his neighbor and he was still not happy ( a fence that was already loose and falling down when we started the project for his neighbor) I have even offered to have a fence company come fix the issue and I'm not sure that will make this person happy either but I've tried my best! I guess you can't make everyone happy"

Taj H.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Outstanding work - great quality and Shinda was very response and placed a noticeable emphasis on customer satisfaction. Hopefully I won't need his services again but I'd hire him again if needed.

Joseph K.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65,000
Excellent job by Olympic crew assigned to our job. We had an extensive drainage project with civil engineering plans/soil study for a 3/4 lot. Olympic was able to stick to schedule despite several issues discovered onsite and change orders. They worked closely with our engineering and soils firms to ensure that the plan was implemented correctly, as-built measurements were taken and that we were happy with the job. I dinged them a bit on price since they weren't the cheapest quote that we received, and we failed to properly understand the full scope of the project. But I believe you get what you pay for, and if you want a professional contractor, good jobsite coordination, and attention to detail, I can highly recommend Olympic Rockeries.

Demetre P.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Shinda was extremely thorough and highly communicative with our other contractors throughout the process. If there was any question, he made it right. Great to work with!
Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"We are so glad to hear you are enjoying the driveway! Thank you for the great feed back, we hope to work with you in the future!"

Stephen R.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Great! I have used Olympic Rockeries and Construction for three separate projects and this is the third project. Shinda came out to my home, we discussed the project, he provided a verbal estimate, and completed the work in a couple of hours! The path looks great and now I have the final project completed for my landscaping.

I have really enjoyed working with Shinda, and his crew, they are so professional and are committed to you being thrilled with the end result. Customer service is of the utmost importance to Shinda and it really shows in how he works with customers and his crew.

I couldn't be happier with Olympic Rockeries and Construction and the work they have performed for me.
 
Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"Thanks for your very generous feedback! Our team had a great time working with you on this project and are so glad you are pleased with the outcome. We take pride in making sure customers feel like they're being listened to and understood. We hope to work with you in the future!"

Arul M.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
This was a complex project involving detailed conditions and instructions from city, county and state agencies. The drain was also laid in a very narrow 5 foot side-yard next to the house, plus we live on a lake which makes everything more complex. Finally the access to our house is a narrow one-lane shared driveway. This project could easily have turned into a huge nightmare.

Olympic Rockeries did an exceptional job. The trench was excavated in this tight space with no collateral damage. Several unexpected occurrences such as a couple of large boulders and subterranean silt leakage were handled promptly and capably. The coring of the bulkhead was done with precision and no damage to the structure. The pipe was laid, connected up and everything was restored to perfect original condition. The various agencies and inspectors were all happy with the work, and everything was done in a timely fashion, within the course of a few days (once the work started), with no delays. Despite movement and stationing of heavy equipment down a narrow shared driveway the neighbors were not inconvenienced. I would highly recommend Olympic Rockeries.

Christopher P.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
This was phase I of our project and we should be starting Phase II soon -with the same company - that should say it all.  Shinda and team listen well, quickly provide costing and proposal estimates and stick to their estimate.  They are master "rock placers"  - doing a good rockery is both an art and science and they have the experience and know-how to do it well.  They worked with us on product, schedule, placement and all of the details continuously.  They were able to adapt to changes quickly - there were a few - and everything was done clearly and up front with no surprises.  Great job so far.

John K.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Since this project was fairly straightforward, we were able to obtain estimates via photos and measurements, saving the up front visitation and design fee. This may not be the ideal process in all cases, but it worked out well for us. From the start we were very pleased with Shinda's responsiveness and clear communication, which was our top priority. We've never contracted a job of this scope, but the cost was less than expected, and we got a lot for our money. Once the crew kicked into gear, the project went fast and the crew's rock-setting skills were truly amazing. They also took care to protect our driveway and clean up and rough grade the site. As we had been advised, the lawn in the work area was wiped out, which was not a problem as we were planning to replace it. Our new rock wall is magnificent and a substantial upgrade to our property. Highly recommended. 

Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"Thank you very much for your great feedback! It was a pleasure working with you on this project. We are so glad you are enjoying the outcome of our work. We strive to meet all of our customers needs and love hearing your feedback on how we did."

James Y.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
We were very happy with Shinda's communication and responsiveness. He gave us directions on expectations of us so none of our property would be damaged. His crew Benjamin and Randy delivered the two rocks, placed them as we directed and made sure we were satisfied with the rocks location. Their machinery is top notch and their skill in operating same was impressive. They were very respectful of our property. They laid down plywood to protect our grass when driving their bucket loader. Very happy with the whole process.
Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"Thank you for your positive feedback! Our company goal is to make sure our customers are happy with the outcome, and to always make sure no damage is done during the process. Thank you for your business, it was a pleasure working with you."

Erik S.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
They did a great job, showed up when they said they would, got the work done in the time frame agreed to and cleaned up the site at the end of the project.  There was high traffic on the road and they did a great job with traffic control.
Response from Olympic Rockeries & Construction
"We are glad that you are enjoying the finished project. We strive to meet all of our customers needs in any way we can. Thank you for your feedback, we are looking forward to working with you in the near future."
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FAQ

Olympic Rockeries & Construction is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Olympic Rockeries & Construction accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, Olympic Rockeries & Construction does not offer free project estimates.

No, Olympic Rockeries & Construction does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Olympic Rockeries & Construction does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Olympic Rockeries & Construction offers emergency services.

No, Olympic Rockeries & Construction does not offer warranties.