It's so difficult to find a good contractor…A contractor that you can trust…
I had a "good" feeling from the start, when I met with Salvador ("Sal") and, for sure, he didn't let us down…
After going through a two story addition at the back, the backyard looked as if we would have landed in Mars…Very unwelcoming and hostile, more so because twice the basement got flooded trough the backyard…
The water came from the back alley and so, tackling the backyard's landscaping was not only matter of creating a place where we would enjoy and relax; we needed this backyard to "work with us"….
Salvador and his team (Patrick, Steven, Osvaldo and Kio) made our dream come true. They gave us solutions to all the challenges that this backyard presented to us in a very "ecological" manner…Meaning…I like nature,…I like trees,…I like "green"….and a "green" space that would protect us against "the elements" (rain…lots of it…) is what this team delivered. This backyard is also practical and a true extension of our home.
Not only we feel that the job has been done incredibly well (finishes included) but, it looks wonderful!!! It does provide so much pleasure to my eyes looking at it. It is serene…Birds are coming already into our backyard - saw a couple of Robins and Cardinals!
It's, obviously, not finished completely since the "greenery" has to be added …We want to plant a tree and some vines that would cover the pergola…but, with a bit of imagination whoever cares to take a look to these photos can "envision" the "secluded garden nook" that I always wanted…
I thank Salvador and his team SOOOOOO much for the work well done!
Dallas and Teresa
LINK TO PHOTOS:
https://picasaweb.google.com/nairne.teresa/BACKYARDBEFOREANDAFTER?authkey=Gv1sRgCP349eXg0YblLg
- Approximate cost of services:
- $20,000.00
- Company Response
Dallas and Teresa,
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. But more importantly, Thank you guys for being such nice people to work with!I feel sorry for the many months (years) of renovations you've had to endure and at times negative experiences with contractors. I am happy and satisfied that you found us and that we were able to help you move into a new and exciting stage in your reno sagas!
Thank you for choosing us to bring your outdoor vision into reality, and for having the faith in us despite your past experiences. I'm very happy we came through for you! It does frustrate me to hear and see many people dealing with the consequences of rushed, poor quality work.
In terms of the landscape we've created with your vision and our installation, I love it. I love that it has that laid back, Spanish / Latin American hang out under shady vines feel - with a good balance of simplicity and formality in the pergola / Trellis design. And just in time for summer!
I love the trellises and how you chose to integrate them around the pergolas. I am excited to see what you will choose to plant and am looking forward to seeing more pictures down the road when the greenery takes off.
I think the custom built shed turned out great. Again, your preference for simple but character filled items like the recycled wood door and reclaimed windows is right up my alley. I think this is the way to go over factory stamped generic items that often all look the same.
I hope the screens and cedar hedge perimeter do a good job of creating privacy for you. We can always come back and add additional screen(s) for privacy if need be, so just let me know.
Thanks for everything!
Sal