2 reviews Pickering, ON Joined 2012/12/03

10/10

backyard interlock patio and dry riverbed / flagstone walkway in wooded lot area

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in Pickering

11/28/2014

We started looking for a reputable landscaper in 2nd year of the new build home in prestigious Rosebank area in Pickering, our backyard is about 100ft deep with a lower grading wooded area where a live stream typically forms from water runoff of surrounding woodland lots, this is a tough situation for a home owner. We started planning for a dry riverbed concept to revitalize the wooded lot area, brought in a few landscapers to discuss the design, eventually we realized we need to get interlock patio done at the same stage so our project had increased in scope, size and significant budget.

All-Pro gave us the best confident with their reputation, experience, track record and clearly itemized cost breakdown. All-Pro also helped us determine the best material for the patio design layout and suggested a tremendous design addition we loved most in the end, we now have a beautiful mega flagstone walkway meanders from curvature steps of the patio through mature beech, maple and oak trees, and lead us to a small bridge arching over a small waterfall shaped with tones of armor rock stones ! The waterfall and bridge draw our focus back again towards the meandering dry riverbed veering course off and only to exit our lot gracefully at the foothill of our interlock patio with pillars and curved StoneManor walls and everything comes together as a great piece of art! We have thoroughly enjoyed our backyard in glimmering shades with endless summer breeze this year, and we thank all of this to All-Pro's dedication and hard work making this a project our dream comes true!

Job Price

Approximate cost of services:: $35,000.00

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Company Response: Thank you Jerry. It was a pleasure working with you and doing your project. You had great ideas and were very responsive to new ones. We were able to make your backyard a show piece. All the best, Angelo.

More about All Pro Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.

WELCOME to the ALL-PRO LANDSCAPING & CARPENTRY LTD. profile page on HomeStars! Thank you for taking the time to visit!

We also invite you to visit our PHOTOS galleries where you can "stroll through" more than 300 images organized into 24 ALL-PRO LANDSCAPING PROJECT TOURS.

In the meantime, here's a little bit about our history and the kind of work we do . . .
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CORE SERVICE AREA . . .
With our office in Highland Creek near the Scarborough-Pickering border, and our 3-acre staging yard situated in north Ajax, we concentrate on projects located in:
> PICKERING-AJAX-WHITBY, and
> the east/southeast neighbourhoods of Scarborough (e.g., HIGHLAND CREEK, PORT UNION, WEST ROUGE, ROUGE HILL, GUILDWOOD, THE BLUFFS).
Please click on the thumbnail image of ALL-PRO Landscaping's CORE SERVICE AREA MAP in the PHOTOS section of this page.
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OVER THE PAST 39 YEARS . . .
Over the past 39 years, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. has been designing and constructing beautiful, functional custom landscapes for more than a thousand clients who have entrusted Angelo Tersigni and his landscape construction team with their outdoor living spaces and home curb appeal.
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ABOUT US . . .
FOUNDED IN 1985 BY NICOLA TERSIGNI AND 21-YEAR-OLD SON ANGELO, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. specializes in working with clients to enhance the beauty and functionality of the landscape elements that complement and add to the enjoyment of their homes.
>> As sole owner and operator for the past 37 years, Angelo continues to honour the family values of integrity, diligence and quality that are at the very heart of ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.; the company he founded with his father 39 years ago. Those values have stood the test of time and continue to translate into satisfied clients. And we are honoured that ALL-PRO is now being called upon by the next generation of our client families to help them with their projects. Angelo personally oversees each project from start to finish.

About 80 to 90 PER CENT of the projects we complete each year originate from:
1) previous clients who come back to us with ideas for new projects, and
2) homeowners referred directly to us by our clients (this doesn’t include HomeStars leads).

On average, ALL-PRO Landscaping has the capacity to commit to approximately 20 to 40 CLIENT PROJECTS EACH YEAR (depending on the scope of the projects).
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A FEW NOTES ABOUT QUOTATIONS . . .
Angelo personally handles quoting and sales. Hours of work are invested in a typical quotation. Rather than providing homeowners with a bulk dollar amount for the entire project, Angelo goes the extra mile by presenting a detailed, typed "contract specification sheet" that breaks the entire project into individual components that specify the materials/dimensions and pricing per component. The quote also specifies applicable warranty, HST and payment terms. Ultimately, for homeowners who choose to entrust their project to ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry, this quotation document evolves into the signed client contract, usually after a number of refinements to align more closely with the client's aesthetic and budget.
> At times during the season, Angelo may temporarily suspend quoting so that he can focus exclusively on current projects and on quotations already in hand.
In this scenario, our office manager invites homeowners to circle back to us at a later date if they are unable to find another contractor with whom they wish to proceed. She also compiles a waiting list of those homeowners who wish to meet with Angelo when he begins quoting again.
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IS ALL-PRO LANDSCAPING A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
During the peak spring/summer period, we receive approximately 20 to 30 quotation requests PER WEEK, sometimes more.
Many of these we need to decline for a variety of reasons. For example, the project site is outside our core service area, or our schedule is already booked during the homeowners’ desired completion timeframe, or the project is not the kind of work we do.
When non-client homeowners reach out to ALL-PRO Landscaping to request a quotation, we are very grateful. We also respect their time and want to ensure that we are a good fit for their projects. So our office manager will ask a few questions before including their information on Angelo’s quotation request call-back spreadsheet . . .
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Q1. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Each year, we must decline many quotation requests from homeowners located outside our service area.
Please refer to the “CORE SERVICE AREA” note, above.
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Q2. DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT COMPLETION DEADLINE THAT YOU NEED TO MEET?
Some homeowners are working towards a particular project completion deadline such as the date of a backyard wedding or the arrival of visitors from overseas.
> This is important for us to know up front, because the homeowner's desired time frame may no longer be available on our schedule.
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Q3. HOW MANY QUOTATIONS ARE YOU OBTAINING?
Conventional wisdom usually concurs that obtaining two or three quotations is prudent for homeowners who do not yet have an established relationship with a trusted contractor.
We respectfully decline to meet with homeowners who are obtaining more than three quotations.
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Q4. WHAT KIND OF WORK WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE DONE?
We focus on "HARDSCAPE" construction projects, such as:
=> patios, walkways, steps, porches, garden walls, retaining walls, driveway borders/driveways constructed with precast concrete products and natural stone products.
=> decks constructed with pressure-treated, cedar and composite decking products.
For hardscape projects, we can also incorporate the following:
=> sod, mulch, triplemix, riverstone, ornamental rockery.
=> synthetic grass (usually Rymar Durablade 95 S-Shaped Synthetic Grass).
=> fence and gate structures, constructed with with cedar, pressure-treated or composite materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence.
We do NOT install the following:
=> Asphalt. We refer our clients to two trusted companies.
=> Stamped/patterned concrete.
=> Extensive plantings. While we can certainly do some planting of trees and shrubs as part of our hardscape projects, we refer our clients to trusted horticultural technician-designers for extensive garden design.
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Q5. WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF YOUR PROJECT?
The HomeStars company PROFILE format includes a field for “PROJECT MINIMUM”.
> For prospective clients, we have set $5,000 as the minimum.
> For our previous clients, of course we are glad to come back to help with any landscape construction job, no matter how small.
> We appreciate that some homeowners may be unable to gauge whether or not their project would be above the $5,000 minimum threshold. Our office manager might be able to help with this when you describe the kind of work you would like to have done.
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MEETING WITH ANGELO . . .
Angelo's QUOTATION REQUEST CALL-BACK LIST is updated by the office manager. On that spreadsheet, each request she enters is tracked by initial date of inquiry.
> CALL-BACK TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo strives to touch base with homeowners within two weeks of the date of their initial inquiry logged on the Quotation Request List (unless he had already placed a temporary hold on quoting before the inquiry was received).
> MEETING TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo does his best to integrate quotation meetings into his existing project work schedule. Client work always takes priority for him — something which prospective clients are sure to appreciate. During the offseason from approx. December through March, Angelo does quite a bit of quoting for the upcoming season, weather permitting.

During the peak season, Angelo combines jobsite work with sales, scheduling, purchasing, transportation, HR, client relations and other aspects of the business. He is at the jobsites daily. Multiple projects are usually under way. Clients deal with Angelo directly on anything pertaining to their projects. He manages the project schedule, calculates and places the orders for project materials and determines crew member assignments each day in consultation with his onsite Team leader, Dan. His Class AR driver's licence also enables him to minimize production disruptions by serving as the supply lifeline for the jobsites: delivering materials from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers (paving stones, flagstone, wall systems, steps, boulders, rockery, gravel, screenings, lumber, fencing, topsoil, triplemix, sod, etc.), transporting equipment and materials between jobsites and ALL-PRO’s staging yard in north Ajax, and hauling project debris to transfer stations, for example. He integrates quotations into this schedule.
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LANDSCAPE ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION (LO) / CANADIAN NURSERY LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (CNLA) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a proud member of Landscape Ontario and the CNLA. We can be found on the Landscape Ontario web site at:
https://landscapeontario.com/member/all-pro-landscaping-carpentry-ltd
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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a member of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) with A+ rating. Review our page on the BBB web site at:
http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/landscape-contractors/all-pro-landscaping-and-carpentry-ltd-in-scarborough-on-1235758
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At ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd., we take pride in our work. If you are looking for a Landscape construction team that is honest and reliable, uses quality materials, and will meet your needs and exceed your expectations, contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you at (416) 281-7560.
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CATEGORIES: Interlocking Stone, Landscape Architects, Landscape Contractors & Designers, and Masonry & Bricklaying
SERVICES: We specialize in gently curving walkway, patio and retaining wall footprints and terraced patios and semi-circular steps, all of which require intricate masonry cutting. ............................................. >>> We help our clients "make a dramatic entrance" with their homes’ curb appeal. We can, for example, transform a builders’ plain concrete front porch and threshold with beautiful square-cut flagstone or interlocking pavers. We can also soften the lines of an asphalt driveway by framing it with an arc-shaped "cape" of pavers that extends across the front of the garage and down the edges of the asphalt area; or, we can install pavers throughout the driveway area! Strategically placed garden bed walls can wonderfully complement the overall look. .................. >>> And we can wrap that aesthetic around the sides of the house to the backyard to create a beautiful, private outdoor living oasis for our clients to relax, entertain, and enjoy precious family moments. ................................................................................................................................................................................... CONCRETE PRODUCTS & NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS: We construct our clients’ hardscape elements with quality materials, both manufactured and natural. .................................................... >>> CONCRETE PRODUCTS such as pavers, slabs, wall systems, coping, steps, etc. are manufactured by (in alphabetical order): Best Way Stone (BWS), BROOKLIN, OAKS, PERMACON, TECHO-BLOC and UNILOCK. ............................................................................................................................. >>> NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS such as square-cut flagstone, coping, and steps are from a variety of sources. We also install Natural Limestone Armour Stone excavated by Kawartha Rock Quarry in Buckhorn/Trent Lakes, Ontario. ................................................................................................ >>> As part of larger projects, we install Washed River Rock and assorted rockery accents, as well as sod, mulch and triplemix from various sources. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... DECKS: Our clients can choose from cedar, pressure-treated lumber or TrexTM composite decking for their deck installations. For decks that are attached to the house, deck plans must be approved via Building Permit from the appropriate municipal jurisdiction building office. We can recommend a BCIN certified designer to our clients who have not already worked with one. As an alternative to a deck, clients can opt for a raised stone patio-terrace. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... For larger hardscape projects, we can also incorporate perimeter fencing and privacy screening into the project scope. We install cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite fence materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence. We respectfully decline invitations to quote on fence-only projects. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... While not glamorous, grading and drainage are vital considerations in any landscape construction project. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Exterior lighting can add drama and elegance, while aiding in easier navigation of your property after twilight. Any electrical connections, however, need to be installed by a licenced electrician hired by our clients. We can refer an electrician to those clients who do not already have one. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SWIMMING POOLS: Different clients have different approaches to their pool areas. On the one hand, we design surrounding landscapes that enhance our clients’ enjoyment of their pool oases. On the other hand, we fill in pools no longer wanted by clients for a variety of reasons. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SEO Keywords: Patio designs. Yard designs. Interlocking paver walkways and driveways. Flagstone. Square-cut flagstone porch. Natural stone. Steps and entrances. Retaining walls. Basement walkouts. Garden borders. Garden walls. Rock accents. Cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite (TrexTM) decks. Privacy fences. Privacy screening. Exterior lighting. Residential garden installations. Front yard landscaping and regrading. Back yard landscape design. Swimming pool landscaping. Pool fill-ins. Property drainage, regrading and sod installation. Waterproofing. Ornamental iron fence. Medallion Fence.
SPECIALITIES: Intricate patio, walkway, front entrance, driveway and terraced garden wall designs.
WEBSITE: https://www.allprolandscaping.ca

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 6
PAYMENT METHOD: Preferred methods are Cheque or INTERAC e-Transfer.
LICENSES: Toronto ML&S Licences: Building Renovator. Driveway Paving Contractor.
MEMBERSHIPS: Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association; Better Business Bureau.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION: Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM: $5,000. HOWEVER, we do our best to help previous clients with any size of project
WRITTEN CONTRACT: Yes
WARRANTY TERMS: Two year warranty on new materials (e.g., pavers, wall systems, steps) & labour. (Please note: Warranty does not apply to sod or to the installation of pavers on existing base.)

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Lynda & Walter in Scarborough

5 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2011/03/24

Front & Back Porch, Sidewalks and Patios

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11/25/2014

All-Pro Landscaping was recommended to us by a neighbour in 2007 when we admired the stonework at the front of their house. At that time Angelo replaced our front porch and sidewalk which we enjoy to this day, removed some old shrubbery and installed low garden walls and soil. The following year they returned and installed a new porch, steps, walkways and a large patio at the back of our home. This past spring we had some of the original work upgraded and another small patio installed. We have always been happy with their work and the site is always cleaned up at the end of the day. Angelo's quotes are detailed and additional work that is required as the job progresses is discussed, quoted and approved. We appreciate that All-Pro is a member of Landscape Ontario and also carries the proper Workers' Compensation and liability coverage. Angelo is good at communicating if there is any delay in their daily arrival. We have recommended Angelo and his team to several friends and neighbours. Thanks Angelo for your professionalism and great work.

Approximate cost of services:: $15,000.00

Company Response: Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I was great working with you again. I appreciated all the referrals you have given me over the years. Thanks again, Angelo.

Casey Bickers from Whitby

2 reviews Whitby, ON Joined 2014/06/20

Interlock, front and back yards

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in Whitby

Thanks Angelo!! Great crew, great work!! I love the landscaping. You finished on time and on budget!!! That doesn't happen very often.... in the world of contractors... Very glad we had you do our work!! Casey and Roger

Approximate cost of services:: $25,000.00

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Company Response: Thank you Roger and Casey. I'm glad we were able to do the makeover within your budget and still give it a "WOW" factor. All the best, Angelo.

Don Bishop from Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2014/01/13

Garden wall, patio, front entrance

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in Toronto

11/24/2014

All-Pro has completed several projects for me in 2012, 2013 and again this year. Angelo has always delivered what he said and has supervised every job personally, All the work that they have done for me has enhanced our home in appearance and enjoyment. If Angelo is doing your job, you can relax, it will be done right.

Approximate cost of services:: $20,000.00

Company Response: Thank you Don for the kind review. It was a pleasure working with you for the third time. Your review is much appreciated. Bye for now, Angelo.

3 reviews East York, ON Joined 2011/03/13

Replace Retaining Wall

Masonry & Bricklaying review in East York

09/18/2014

This is the fourth time that I have hired Angelo and his crew. Another fabulous job that was completed on time and on budget. You cannot go wrong hiring All-Pro Landscaping and Carpentry. Angelo is a true professional.

Approximate cost of services:: $400.00

Company Response: Gina, thank you for another wonderful review. It has been a pleasure working for you again and look forward to working for you again in the future. Providing our clients with the best service and highest quality of craftsmanship is important to us. Bye for now, Angelo.

Jennifer from Toronto

2 reviews Scarborough, ON Joined 2014/09/08

Front & Backyard landscaping

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in Scarborough

09/08/2014

Angelo and his crew did a major overhaul of our previously neglected front and backyard. They worked within our budget and offered their expertise to provide options for alternate ideas when what we originally wanted to do was not feasible due to tree roots. We ended up with a fantastic plan and a complete transformation of our property. Angelo and his team worked quickly, efficiently and professionally. They completed the job on time, on budget and gave us a backyard to enjoy for years to come. We would definitely hire Angelo again as he was a pleasure to deal with and we will certainly be recommending him to friends/neighbours seeking professional and quality landscapers.

Approximate cost of services:: $40,000.00

Company Response: Thank you Jennifer for your wonderful review and for choosing ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. It is very satisfying to know that we gave you a backyard that you and your family can enjoy for years to come. It was a pleasure working for you. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Enjoy! Angelo

Val M from Toronto

2 reviews North York, ON Joined 2014/09/02

patio renovation

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in North York

09/02/2014

This is the second time we have used All-Pro. In both cases the work was done to our total satisfaction.. the job site is tidy at end of day and work is done in a timely fashion. The company is very professional and I would highly recommend their services. Job well done Angelo! Thank you!

Approximate cost of services:: $30,000.00

Katherine from Toronto

1 review East York, ON Joined 2014/05/25

Replacement of Retaining Wall and Steps

05/25/2014

All-Pro replaced a wooden retaining wall and stairs along one side of our yard. We were specifically looking for a company that was able to use Armour Stone as we did not want to use wood again. We got several quotes and All-Pro provided a good price but also was very responsive to our questions and concerns. Angelo was able to let us view the rock before it was installed and the installation was done professionally and within a few days. We are very happy with the look and how functional our back yard is now that the garden beds are secure.

Approximate cost of services:: $5,500.00

Company Response: Thank you Katherine for choosing ALL-PRO Landscaping and for your kind review. Working for you was a pleasure. It makes me happy knowing that you are pleased with the final look and functionality of your yard. I really appreciate your business and review. All the best, Angelo.

David from Toronto

1 review Scarborough, ON Joined 2014/05/22

Landscaping

05/22/2014

Angelo and his team installed flower beds, walkways and a front porch at our home approximately one year ago. We were referred by a next door neighbour who's landscaping, also done by Angelo, still looks great after many years. As a testament to the excellent workmanship Angelo provides, the finished product still looks fantastic, even after a very harsh winter. Angelo and his team were considerate when working around our home. Furthermore, we appreciated Angelo's professionalism throughout the process and were especially impressed with his follow up to our questions and concerns. All-Pro Landscaping delivers top-notch installation, using high quality materials, with great service. We couldn't be happier with the end result and we've received many compliments on the beautiful stonework around our home. All-Pro Landscaping is highly recommended.

Approximate cost of services:: $14,000.00

Company Response: David, your review is much appreciated. It was a pleasure working for you. Client referrals have been (and continue to be) at the heart of ALL-PRO Landscaping's business over the past 29 years. We at ALL-PRO Landscaping pride ourselves with providing clients with the best service and highest quality of craftsmanship. I am extremely glad to hear that you and others are pleased with the end result. Thanks again, Angelo.

Jacqui T.

6 reviews Scarborough, ON Joined 2014/05/13

Renovation of front porch

General Contractors review in Scarborough

05/19/2014

We have used this company several times over the past 10 years for outdoor landscaping projects. We have always been very satisfied with the quality of work. Therefore last spring, when our existing concrete front porch needed a facelift, we had no hesitation in calling Angelo from All-Pro to tackle the project. We had some thoughts on design, material etc, but also welcomed Angelo's input. He suggested using a flagstone & we are so happy that we took his advice, as the final product looks amazing & definitely increases the curb appeal of our home. Angelo & his employees are a pleasure to deal with, always courteous & respectful & very mindful of cleaning up any mess at the end of each day. Of special note, is that Angelo surprised us by doing our project ahead of schedule! We had mentioned that we were having out of country visitors arriving on a certain date, but Angelo was very busy & said he couldn't start the project before then. We were disappointed, but wanted Angelo to do the job, so were willing to wait. We were very impressed that Angelo remembered about our visitors & managed to find a window of time to fit in & complete our project before our visitors arrived. When is a contractor ever ahead of schedule? This demonstrates Angelo's commitment to his clients. We will use All-Pro in the future & have no hesitation recommending this company to friends & family.

Approximate cost of services:: $4,000.00

Company Response: Thank you Jacqui, for your kind words. I am glad, I was able to find a window to allow me to fit your project in sooner. It has been a pleasure working for you on your various projects over the years. Your review and business is appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you again regarding your next project. Bye for now, Angelo.

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