Big Bend Landscaping Testimonials

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We love Big Bend Landscaping!

We’ve had two major projects completed by the BBL team, and both have been pro-level from start to finish. John Brown met with us in 2021 to discuss the tear-out of a large, concrete retaining wall that ran 126′ in length, as high at 8′ in some places, and replace it with a block retaining wall. Not only was John the most impressive contractor we met with in the bid-stage, he also came in at the best price. The entire project took just under the proposed three weeks from start to finish, and we have a wonderful, secure retaining wall that we’ll trust for years to come.

The next year we wanted to build a shed foundation on a slope in the corner of our yard, plus a patio with a seating wall. John took our vision and made it into reality. The project was finished on time, and we have received so many compliments on our revitalized outdoor space.

Additionally, the front-office manager extraordinaire – Katie – is a master coordinator and communicator. She made the supply and material selection effortless.

Finally – the installers for both projects were professional and courteous. While we don’t have any plans for another project, this company remains on the top of my list for recommendations to friends and family, and they will be the first company we call when we start a new project.

5 Star
Benjamin Powell

BBL- Michele testimonialFrom Day 1 we have nothing but great things to say about working with Joe, Jose, and the entire team. My husband and I both think that their professionalism and work is over and above many we’ve worked with in the past. You will not find a team more prompt, clean, pleasant, accomodating, and informative. The communication and updates during the entire process was second to none. They were always here when they said they’d be. They were timely and efficient. And the work….. It was over and above our expectations.

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They did a patio extension which included pavers, rocks, and drainage relocation. The work was so good that while they were here we asked them to redo our retaining wall in the front of the house and place new rock in the flower beds!!
I would use them again 100%. I’ve not a single negative thing to say. We speak from experience when we say you will not find many businesses like this anymore. Use them for sure!!

5 Star
Michele Lanfersieck

After a comprehensive search which solicited bids from 6 reputable hardscape companies, we decided on Big Bend Landscaping/Hardscape (BBL) for our patio and walkway project. So as not to bury the lead, BBL was thoroughly professional, experienced and efficient and did an outstanding job on our project, exceeding our expectations. Project manager and co owner ********************* was one of the most knowledgeable and accommodating persons we have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Despite a flood of our questions, concerns, delays and yes, changes to the plan, *** was immediately responsive and invariably offered very helpful suggestions. We were fortunate enough to have crew chief ** and his 3 family members as our work crew. ** himself is a magician with the Bobcat, and ****, Polo and ****** worked so seamlessly, you would believe they could do this in the dark with their eyes closed (which in fact they did at 5:30 pm). It was fun watching a team perform so efficiently. Our project required removing not only a **** square feet of 50 year old brick patio and walkways, but also in some cases over 12″ of concrete foundation heavily interspersed with rebar. Try doing that with a bobcat. Despite those obstacles, what could have easily been a 7-8 day project was completed to our satisfaction in 3 1/2. Post project cleanup was a significant part and the crew did their best to get things back to normal including power washing the driveway, protecting the long, wide bare area where the bobcat traveled and picking up the odd pieces of brick, paver and other unused supplies. If you are looking for a high quality hardscape company, you can stop here. For those who may be interested, ask *** for a copy of the daily video taken while they worked the project to get a good idea of how they perform.

5 Star
Phil E

My wife and I love John and Joe at Big Bend Landscaping! They did our driveway and expanded it an additional 6 ft in width and added a sidewalk we desperately need along our garage to the back yard. John’s crew was so neat, they cleaned up, put down straw and seeded so it looks perfect! Than you so much Big Bend Landscaping!!!

5 Star
Tom Piotter

We talked to at least six concrete and landscaping companies before finding Big Bend Landscaping. Joe listened to our ideas and went through several rounds of 3D renderings before we settled on a plan. We had a vision of what we wanted and Joe made it all work. Communication was easy throughout the project, and the crew did a great job on the site prep, the framing and the finishing of the concrete. They also made sure to clean up at the end of each day.

5 Star
Christopher Haller

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality

John Brown was great to work with from start to finish.
Professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. My job specifically was for drainage solutions and a new patio.
The labor crew was also professional; they did quality and timely work, and also cleaned up the job site afterwards.

5 Star
Evan K

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

They really do excellent work. They’re good for their word. And I am very pleased. Will use them again.

Service: Stone landscaping

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5 Star
Steve

John Brown was amazing to work with. He was very professional and very honest about what solutions would address our drainage issue in our backyard. He was always prompt for our meetings and very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. The crew arrived on time and completed the project within the estimated timeframe. I highly recommend BB and plan to use them again in the future.

5 Star
Jody Dixon

John Brown, Katie and Enrique’s crew took great care of us during our project. Nothing was over-promised. Everything was contractually based, everyone was on time, dependable, and especially great to work with. John has a vision about the
projects, patience with the homeowners and responds to your calls. We look forward to the next phase of our project with Big Bend Landscaping.

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5 Star
Steve Crump

Steve Crump

We had a very positive experience with Big Bend Landscaping. Following is a summary our experience with this firm:

  • Big Bend Landscaping (BBL) was very responsive to requests, questions, emails, and phone calls
  • BBL provided a full design of our project including: paver patio, firepit area, and landscape architecture including a variety of plantings. The design was very creative, and we accepted it virtually outright
  • BBL kept within schedule and costs
  • BBL had a very friendly and competent staff including: the Owner/Hardscape Designer/Landscape Designer; Office Manager; Project/Construction Manager; and Construction Staff
  • BBL served as Design/Build Contractor
  • BBL allowed for changes during construction and integrated them very quickly into the project
  • BBL followed up to verify our satisfaction with the project
  • BBL utilized project management software for use in keeping track of communications between BBL and us, schedule, costs, and other items
  • BBL was half the price of another contractor we had bid on the project. They operate as a low overhead companyOverall, we had a great experience with BBL, and we love our patio.

5 Star
Cathy & Buddy Bruns

From start to finish, this team will help you with your patio project. I am so happy with the result and can’t wait to have parties and relaxing evenings on my new patio.

5 Star
Madeline Roy

Big Bend Landscaping has handled all of my yard, landscaping, fencing & patio needs for my home as well as my business for the last 20+ years. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any project you may have around your house or business. Attention to detail with no job too big or small. Thanks Pat & Brad.

5 Star
Scott Combs

Combs Auto Service

Can’t tell you how pleased we are with the outcome.  The sod, contours, rocks and new wall caps are beautiful.  Anxious for a big rain now to see things work. Thank you and again my apologies for my error on the contract.

5 Star
Paul-Kirkwood

My wife and I love our new patio & fire pit. The team at Big Bend Landscaping met all our expectations and even completed the project a week early for our Fourth of July guests. We were extremely impressed with the way the company kept our yard and neighborhood fairly clean through out the entire project. I would highly recommend this company and I am planning to use them again this spring.

5 Star
Kyle

The stone work looks amazing!! From start to finish, the job was done in a very nice and professional manner. I love it!!

5 Star
Mary

Patrick, Brad and the rest of Big Bend’ s team are super professional. We’ve been using their services for over 10 years and wouldn’t think of taking our business anywhere else.

5 Star
Ralph

Our new paver patio looks awesome! Working with the professionals at Big Bend was a fantastic experience – we highly recommend them.

5 Star
Terri

They built a really great paver patio for me. It turned out really nice. The crew was very clean and tidy. Also, they were very precise.

5 Star
Nick Iselin

Had a paver patio and block stairs installed and replaced all the existing grass with sod and could not be happier with our experience. Joe was very knowledgeable and flexible with the project determination process. He was quick to provide information on various options and give pros and cons to the different selections without being pushy. Was genuinely invested in making sure we were happy with the proposal before moving forward.

As for the actual work done, Ryan and his crew were extremely professional. The end result of their work far surpassed our expectations. They were always respectful of our property and the property of our neighbors. We will be contacting Big Bend for any future projects and have already recommended to friends, family and neighbors who have been overwhelming with compliments on the transformation of our front/side/back yards.

5 Star
Shawn McInerney

Patrick and his team are pro’s and really know how to get the job done. I would use them again with no reservations.

5 Star
Jamie

Their company does excellent work! Just beautiful hardscaping. One of their owners, Joe, is an awesome guy with a real attention to detail. He cares a ton about doing good business, and it shows in the way he presents the business and the way his team handles customers. I highly recommend working with Big Bend Landscaping!

5 Star
Dan Schnurbusch

My husband and I recently tackled a DIY project – creating an outdoor room in a small backyard.  We were initially pretty confident but soon realized we were in over our heads!  After researching our options, we contacted Big Bend Landscaping.  Joe Francke responded quickly to our distress call.  He helped us work through our options with special attention to our budget as well as our landscaping needs.  The project was completed in 4 days as promised.  Ryan Wagner, our project manager, and his team were amazing.  Their workmanship exceeded our expectations and we now have a maintenance free space that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

5 Star
Teresa – St. Louis

My husband and I recently tackled a DIY project – creating an outdoor room in a small backyard.  We were initially pretty confident but soon realized we were in over our heads!  After researching our options, we contacted Big Bend Landscaping.  Joe Francke responded quickly to our distress call.  He helped us work through our options with special attention to our budget as well as our landscaping needs.  The project was completed in 4 days as promised.  Ryan Wagner, our project manager, and his team were amazing.  Their workmanship exceeded our expectations and we now have a maintenance free space that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

5 Star
Bob

John, Ryan and his crew did an outstanding job on our project. They were friendly, courteous, and not only did everything they said they would do but continue to help us with any questions we might have. Their insight, knowledge and professionalism was invaluable. The customer service from the whole company was far above what you get from most companies today. Thank you for all your help. The side of our yard was falling off causing drainage and foundation issues.

We are extremely satisfied with the work that was done and are already thinking about our next project. We have had numerous compliments on the project and already have had people come by to look at it that are considering Big Bend Landscaping for themselves. The height of the 2 walls are approximately 17′ tall.

5 Star
Darian Skinner

Their company does excellent work! Just beautiful hardscaping. One of their owners, Joe, is an awesome guy with a real attention to detail. He cares a ton about doing good business, and it shows in the way he presents the business and the way his team handles customers. I highly recommend working with Big Bend Landscaping!

5 Star
Dan Schnurbusch

We had a large project involving removing an old railroad tie retaining wall and chain link fence around our pool area. We had it replaced with a beautiful stone wall and vinyl fence.

Our salesperson, John Brown, was with us every step of the way and made sure we were happy throughout the project and even stopped by a few days after completion to make sure we were thrilled with the results. We are!

Every project manager and crew for each phase of the job checked in with us daily, kept us apprised of their progress relative to weather delays and cleaned up the area each day before they left the job site. We would highly recommend this team of professionals for any projects you have in mind!

5 Star
JT Ross

A wonderful company to work with, from the bid till completion. Big Bend made sure I was happy with the job. My yard looks amazing. Just scheduled another bid for some backyard work. Love this company!

5 Star
LeeKim Renfrow

A big THANK YOU to Big Bend Landscaping. We truly love and are enjoying our new patio, firepit, and pergola. From the beginning of the project, Joe did an exceptional job of communicating to us and giving us ideas for the patio. From Start to finish, he made himself available.

Ryan and Sazar built us our dream patio. Ryan was there 110% for customer service. Always touching base daily with us. Now we have a gorgeous patio that we enjoy. We continue to receive complements from the neighbors. It was such a great pleasure to work with Ryan, who really shows compassion for his work. We will highly recommend Big Bend Landscaping to anyone.

5 Star
John Eise

I’ve had the Big Bend Landscaping Team do a couple projects at my house ranging from an in-ground drainage system to a stone patio. Each time, they have far exceeded my expectations. They created an incredible design for my patio, then built it per the design. I couldn’t be happier. Would highly recommend using them.

5 Star
Steve Tomasella

John Brown from Big Bend Landscaping is outstanding! I had a drainage project, where I worked with John and his team. The project had significant changes to scope after starting. The project also had challenges with timelines, which I was concerned about. John’s ability to pull a team together, successfully met the goal, despite the hurdles and commitment to MY goal was EXCEPTIONAL!

John was overseeing progress and challenges throughout he project, keeping me in the loop and providing options for the duration. Johns attention to the progress prevented delays by switching crews as the complexity of the work increased. Most places wouldn’t or couldn’t do this. Absolutely REMARKABLE!

Ryan Wagner was also a key player. Ryan was dropped in the project halway through. Upon his first day of seeing the project, he pointed out solutions that didnt impact cost but improved the solution.

John Brown and Ryan Wagner were both rock stars…very happy with Big Bend Landscaping because of them.

5 Star
Russ – Ellisville

My husband and I contracted with Big Bend Landscaping in July 2022 for a patio extension, which included tearing out old landscaping and overgrown plants, tying into existing structures, and installing lighting. We met with multiple companies throughout the spring and early summer and decided to use BBL based on two things.

  1. Joe created a computer design of what we were envisioning. BBL was the only company to do this as part of their bidding process, and it really let me see how they were going to tie into our existing corner landscaping. It also helped me envision how the lighting would look.
  2. They offered the best scheduling of anyone. While other companies were quoting 6 months before being able to start the job, BBL quoted just a few weeks (and they actually were able to start sooner than what was quoted!).

Everyone at BBL was a joy to work with – Joe, Katie, and the construction foreman were all wonderful. The crew worked long hours in 100+ degree heat and was able to finish the work in a day and a half, while never neglecting workmanship or quality. Joe came by a day or so later to see the work and make sure we were happy with the results. We hope to have the opportunity to work with Big Bend Landscaping again in the future!

5 Star
Barbara Langan

My wife and I used Big Bend Landscaping for our patio in Brentwood and they were nothing short of spectacular. Joe came out for the consultation and re-worked the design for us a couple times. He was responsive and professional throughout the process, and they were able to schedule us very quickly, and they stuck to schedule, minus a couple rain delays. Katie got us squared away with all the materials and clearly knew exactly what she was doing. Their online billing and scheduling portal was easy and helpful. The foreman and construction guys were efficient and clean. Most importantly, the patio and sitting wall look fantastic! They also re-routed some drains for us.

Overall it was a great experience. I would strongly recommend giving them a call.

5 Star
Michael Hogan

After a comprehensive search which solicited bids from 6 reputable hardscape companies, we decided on Big Bend Landscaping/Hardscape (BBL) for our patio and walkway project. So as not to bury the lead, BBL was thoroughly professional, experienced and efficient and did an outstanding job on our project, exceeding our expectations. Project manager and co owner Joe Francke was one of the most knowledgeable and accommodating persons we have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Despite a flood of our questions, concerns, delays and yes, changes to the plan, Joe was immediately responsive and invariably offered very helpful suggestions.

We were fortunate enough to have crew chief JL and his 3 family members as our work crew. JL himself is a magician with the Bobcat, and Jose, Polo and Jayson worked so seamlessly, you would believe they could do this in the dark with their eyes closed (which in fact they did at 5:30 pm). It was fun watching a team perform so efficiently.

Our project required removing not only a 1000 square feet of 50 year old brick patio and walkways, but also in some cases over 12″ of concrete foundation heavily interspersed with rebar. Try doing that with a bobcat. Despite those obstacles, what could have easily been a 7-8 day project was completed to our satisfaction in 3 1/2. Post project cleanup was a significant part and the crew did their best to get things back to normal including power washing the driveway, protecting the long, wide bare area where the bobcat traveled and picking up the odd pieces of brick, paver and other unused supplies. If you are looking for a high quality hardscape company, you can stop here. For those who may be interested, ask Joe for a copy of the daily video taken while they worked the project to get a good idea of how they perform.

5 Star
Phil Essman

Big Bend Landscaping and their team did such a fantastic job bringing our backyard goals into reality. The team did a really great job providing opinions and inputs for what would look best/what wouldn’t work with our grade. It’s our first home so we appreciated all the help and professional opinion we could get. The project was completed in such a quick fashion as well. Joe was our sales manager; he was responsive and thorough with all our questions. Katie helped with our product selection and was super patient when we asked to view product tiers outside our budget in case we wanted to increase our budget. JL was our project manager and he did an excellent job with the installation; our neighbors and family members can’t stop complementing how beautiful our backyard looks!

 

5 Star
Shari Phan

Had a paver patio and block stairs installed and replaced all the existing grass with sod and could not be happier with our experience. Joe was very knowledgeable and flexible with the project determination process. He was quick to provide information on various options and give pros and cons to the different selections without being pushy. Was genuinely invested in making sure we were happy with the proposal before moving forward.

As for the actual work done, Ryan and his crew were extremely professional. The end result of their work far surpassed our expectations. They were always respectful of our property and the property of our neighbors. We will be contacting Big Bend for any future projects and have already recommended to friends, family and neighbors who have been overwhelming with compliments on the transformation of our front/side/back yards.

5 Star
Shawn McInerney

We had a patio installed this week and were very impressed with the level of professionalism and skill set. Joe and his staff were very quick and thorough to respond to any questions we had and guidance for the project. The crew did a great job cleaning up after the project and were very prompt each morning to start the project. We highly recommend Big Bend Landscaping!

5 Star
Katie Strawbridge

We just had a backyard retaining wall rebuilt and are very pleased with the result. John Brown bid the work and was very helpful with my questions as we clarified the project. Katie Gibbs met us and advised us about stone selection. Work that we didn’t expect to start until Spring was completed last week by Jose Luis and his hardworking crew. I definitely recommend Big Bend Landscaping. Quality work and professional people.

5 Star
Mary Duparri

We had a great experience working with Big Bend Landscaping on our retaining wall/dry creek bed project. John Brown is absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish and even went above and beyond to help us with a very difficult neighbor. We appreciated his communication and professionalism, the installation crew worked hard, and the result looks great!

5 Star
Rachel Froehlich

We are extremely happy with the patio and retaining wall that Big Bend Landscaping installed for us. We reviewed several bids, and Joe at Big Bend provided the most thoughtful and clear bid of them all. I highly recommend following their advice and selecting the materials in person at their showroom. JL and his crew were extremely professional, friendly, and thorough during the installation. I was very impressed with their attention to detail. We will enjoy this patio for many years!

5 Star
Matt Blakely

We had a hardscape installed in our front yard as well as some other landscaping done. Joe did our initial consultation. He gave great ideas and suggestions keeping in mind that we had a budget to work with. He was very professional and extremely knowledgeable.

Our install was done by Bob, Tony, and Jake. The finished product is amazing and exactly what we wanted. But these 3 workers…we can’t say enough of how friendly, professional, punctual, and knowledgeable they were. They worked extremely well as a team. We really enjoyed having them here to do our project. Without a second thought, we will have them back for any future yard projects we have. Thank you Joe, Bob, Tony, Jake and Big Bend Landscaping.

5 Star
Allie Blackwell

I could not be happier with the job Big Bend Landscaping did on my fence and patio!!! From start to finish, everything was perfect and it was a wonderful experience! Their level of professionalism was superb, their craftsmanship is impeccable, & their level of customer service made me feel as if my job was THE most important thing on their schedule! I hiiiighly recommend this company for all your outdoor needs…they went above & beyond, as far as I’m concerned! 🙂

5 Star
Bridget Kelly

We just used Big Bend Landscaping to address a drainage issue. John Brown (General Manager) and Ryan Wagner (Production Manager) both were very helpful, responsive, and quick. Customer service is a big deal to me, and John and Ryan are GREAT at it! The project got completed within two weeks of getting the estimate, and the project itself took only a few hours to complete. There was a minor issue, and BBL came out the next day and fixed it. I can barely tell that the yard was touched. Very happy overall with using BBL!

5 Star
Thuy Kneezel

I am very happy with my paver patio from Big Bend Landscaping! All employees I interacted with were very helpful and quick to respond. I received quotes from two companies; not only was Big Bend Landscaping cheaper but their project timeline was also quicker. I would recommend this firm!

5 Star
Jennifer Mareschal

They were very quick to get out after our initial call. They helped with product knowledge and mostly design. They gave us visuals of what it would look like before which was extremely helpful. The crews were quick and precise. They cleaned up daily which is something we were worried about in our neighborhood. Highly recommend.

5 Star
Joe F

Great work done by the crew. Definitely exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone looking for a patio. Variety of choices and very fair price.

5 Star
Seamus Garvey

Pat is very knowledgeable and thorough. Came up with a good plan for handling our drainage issues, and his crew did a great job.

5 Star
Ron K

Patrick and his team are pro’s and really know how to get the job done. I would use them again with no reservations.

5 Star
Jamie Cohen

Joe (one of the owners)came out to provide us some options and quotes. He was VERY professional, listened to all of our needs/wants, was NOT pushy and gave us some great ideas! Arrived 5 minutes prior to scheduled appointment. True professional. Will edit if we decide to go with BBL as we are waiting on CAD drawings (no one else offered this) and quote.

5 Star
Jim

I can’t write enough about my experience with Big Bend Landscaping. From start to finish, they have been responsive and willing to work with us. It’s been a true pleasure having such a great experience. I have definitely had my troubles with past companies, but not with with Big Bend Landscaping! We wish all our experiences were like this one! We look forward to hiring them for future work! Highly recommend!

5 Star
Angel Falls Photography

I have worked with Big Bend on a few Projects and i have to say they have over done themselves. From the Estimator Joe Franke and John Brown all the way to the end with Ryan Wagner they are very good at what they do and the walk you through the entire project . The crew was very polite and efficient and you can tell they take pride in what they do!!! Thanks Big bend for the Beautiful work you have completed for me.

5 Star
Josh Hosler

Big Bend Landscaping just finished installing a retaining wall and paver sidewalk for us. Sergio, the project manager, was an enormous help with ideas and made sure everything was completed exactly as we wanted. When the job was completed they meticulously cleaned and made sure the project looked “finished”. Big Bend Landscaping came to us as a recommendation from our neighbors. Pat, the owner, and Sergio were easy to work with and we have no hesitation to recommend them or use them again!

5 Star
Shari Gudermuth

John Brown, the general manager, was a great and honest salesman who worked with us to identify the best solution to our drain issues. The completion of the project was met with some unexpected obstacles, at no fault of Big Bend Landscaping. Despite these setbacks, Ryan Wagner and the site crew were professional, honest, responsive and concerned with getting the project done to our satisfaction. I highly recommend them!

5 Star
Emilie Edwards

Big Bend Landscaping recently completed a 23’x38′ hardscape with fire-pit, and corresponding drainage changes, as part of a backyard patio makeover. We got several quotes and Big Bend was about in the middle. After working with Joe, reviewing their work, and seeing his CAD renderings, we decided to go with Big Bend. And although the project costed more than we envisioned before we started getting quotes, we could not be more happy with the final outcome.

The folks at Big Bend are top notch and we can’t wait to work with them again. Joe is a very easy-going sales guy who doesn’t force anything on you and has great ideas for you. Ryan, as busy as he is, is an unbelievable Project Mgr for a very caring crew. We couldn’t believe the time and care they took in their work. Santiago and the rest of the crew are the type of folks you want working on your property! And Katie did an amazing job in communicating all changes and requirements.

We can’t wait to get the pavers sealed (next year) and give us that wet look, but we also look forward to future projects with Big Bend. We will not even bother looking elsewhere. It’s very, very hard to come across quality people in your vendors, and they are a treat. Trust us.

5 Star
Chet Pizzulo

Got a retaining wall done from john they’re a great company great pricing. highly recommend!!!! john is very respecful and professsional!

5 Star
Just J

Just had Big Bend Landscaping complete a patio expansion in my backyard. Joe did my consultation, and he was very helpful in getting down what I wanted. The installation team was wonderful! They did exactly as I had imagined it to be. Excellent work, professional workers who left my place cleaned up and ready to use. I highly recommend their services.

5 Star
Sherri Cox

Crew arrived on time and completed the job within the time estimated. Juan and Cesar did a great job; they moved at a steady pace, while taking the time to ensure the pavers were level and tightly set. They clearly have great deal of experience. Ryan the project manager was there to kick off the work and came by towards the end of the work to make sure our expectations were met. His follow-up was greatly appreciated.

5 Star
Shirley Eisenreich

Could not have been more impressed with the crew who did the work, as well as Joe who was the sales associate. High quality work at a reasonable price. I would high recommend Big Bend Landscaping.

5 Star
Nick Borders

From our first contact with Joe Francke our salesman to the final walk-through with the head of our construction team JL, we are impressed and very pleased. What a great experience. We absolutely endorse Big Bend Landscaping. They installed a two-tiered stone patio, 2 raised stone flower beds and buried our unsightly gutter drainage pipes. The computer generated sales proposal allowed us to really see what we were ordering before we bought. J:L’s installation crew is impressive, on-time, professional, and great attention to detail. Thanks Big Bend Landscaping!

5 Star
James Green

Well worth the wait time (and it really was not that long-two months) for the installation to begin. From the start we received excellent communication from Joe (the sales manager); Katie in the office; the job foreman, Ryan; and the installers, Cezar and Juan. Everyone was on their “A” game the entire time. We could not be happier with the new retaining wall and the garden patio and wall we had installed. When we did have questions, their responsiveness was prompt and outstanding. Cezar and Juan were very prompt every day of the job, worked extremely hard and their pride in their workmanship showed. Everyone exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them for your next landscaping project. Thanks everyone for a job well done!

5 Star
Annmarie Ihrig

Big bend landscaping installed a beautiful paved patio for me. The process was easy and painless. Looking forward to a deck redesign for my next project in the spring. Highly recommend!

5 Star
Karen N

The crew put in a French drain and connected some downspouts. They worked around a buried underground pool (surprise to me also!) The team was efficient and left my yard in the best condition to grow back grass and ease the heavy collection of water in my back yard. Thank you!

5 Star
Linda Bersch

Awesome crew and service! Helped us get exactly what we wanted and didn’t disappear on us after they made the sale. Excellent products, craftsmanship and customer service! Worth every penny!!

5 Star
G Konrad

From meeting John for a retaining wall quote and design to completion of installation this was a great experience. The crew was professional and efficient. Our new wall looks beautiful and we couldn’t be happier!

5 Star
Mary Jo Moeller

I was told the crew would be here 7:30-8:00 am they started arriving at 7:16 to check everything out ahead of time. This is unbelievable in this day and age. Ryan who is in charge of the crew went over everything with me and made sure I was happy with the plans before they started. His crew did an amazing job with such professionalism I am amazed there are still people people in the world that take such pride in their job. KUDOS to Big Bend Landscaping and Ryan and his crew. The next time I need landscaping you can bet your bottom dollar I will be calling them again and letting all my friends know to do the same.

5 Star
Melba Day

Big Bend Landscaping just finished up 2 jobs for us, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results! John was quick to respond to my email request for an estimate. He came out to discuss ideas we had for a sloped area on one side of our front yard, as well as to give helpful suggestions. Ryan was very helpful in supervising the crew that came, and we were able to reach him with any questions we had during the process. Within a few days of the first project being finished, we had an idea for a second area of our yard, using some of the materials taken from the first project. Things went just as smoothly for that several weeks later. The men working on the projects worked so hard during some hot days, and cleaned up when they were finished. All in all, a pleasing experience, and we won’t hesitate to call them again if/when a new project comes up!

5 Star
Mary Jo L

With recent torrential rains and construction on the hill behind us, we needed something to alleviate a severe drainage problem. John Brown immediately knew what we needed. The team came out and dug a massive “dry river bed” in a day that is quite lovely, and they were very responsive to some concerns we had in the process. I tried to wait until a dry, sunny day so I could include photos but the weather isn’t cooperating — I’ll try to come back and add those later. Fortunately, our river bed is hard at work!

5 Star
Rhonda West

I could not recommend this business enough. Every step of the way, this company was attentive to our needs. Upon reaching out for a quote, we had someone out to our house the next day and a quote just a couple days after that. Joe, the sales manager, worked with us through multiple options until we narrowed down our exact project details and product selections. I am still flabbergasted at how quickly the project team installed our patio and retaining wall. It was seriously start to finish in less than 2 days and without any trade-off in quality. Joe came out at both the start and end of the project to make sure the details of the project were properly communicated to the team and was in communication with us multiple times throughout the project on questions and clarifications we had. I am very happy not just with the quality of work done but the level of customer service we received.

5 Star
Michelle Hogan

Big Bend Landscaping replaced my patio slab with pavers. Beautiful and thankful for professional installation. Watching the rainwater drain; everything worked as promised and looks great.

5 Star
Virginia Ashpole

Big Bend Landscaping put in a patio, fence and planted two trees for me. I cannot say enough about how professional their crew was and how wonderful it was to work with Joe Francke. We could not be happier about how everything turned out. The patio and fence are beautiful!! They are on time, clean up and very friendly. We will be hiring them again in the near future to complete our backyard landscape!

5 Star
Valerie Guelker

I highly recommend Big Bend Landscaping. Joe Francke worked with us to pick out the pavers and stone for our steps and seating bench. Drew up the plans with exactly what we wanted. The team of professional workers who installed the patio, steps and bench were very skilled and completed it in one day!!! It is beautiful, great for entertaining or just relaxing with our morning coffee!

5 Star
Carol Lamperti

Big Bend Landscaping does fantastic work! I had called to hardscape a large patio with a retaining wall in my backyard. JL and his crew were professional, personable, and AMAZING! Love my new patio, it completely blew my expectations out of the water.

5 Star
Moira Ostrander

John Brown was excellent to work with and very professional and attentive to our needs. We received a bid that was under what we expected to pay for our retaining wall and was sold from that point on. Ryan Wagner and his crew were assigned to do our retaining wall.

Ryan came by daily to check on everything and answered any questions we had. The crew was very polite, professional and friendly. They were always on site by 8:00am and worked very hard throughout the day. The retaining wall was finished in 4 days which was amazing & finished ahead of schedule. They cleaned up the work site so well that it looked better than when they arrived on the first day. We could not have asked for a better crew. We have received many complements on how great it looks. We are very happy customers and would recommend them to anyone!

5 Star
Vickie & Larry Hawkins

 

I contacted Big Bend Landscaping about tearing out some existing landscape beds, an old retaining wall and some drainage solutions. Joe Francke contacted me within two business days and came out to offer suggestions. He listened to our ideas and went back and designed a project that even included a digital image of what the finished product would look like.

We were able to communicate electronically and every message I sent was answered promptly by either Joe or their Office Manager, Katie. They were both perfect during the process.

Within a week their crew came out promptly at 7am and worked relentlessly until the project was done within the same day. It would have taken me weeks to do it but it looked fantastic. It was installed exactly as the computerized rendering showed it would be. My fiance’ loves the finished project and I do too.

I wouldn’t hesitate to use Big Ben Landscaping again in the future! Thank you!

5 Star
Steve Friend

We are very impressed with the quality and design of our patio. The work was done in a reasonable time frame and Ryan kept in touch as we went along. The workers were professional and tidy.

5 Star
Dan Sandweg

Just wanted to let you know how happy I am. Brad and your crew were here this morning and when I came home for lunch they had removed all of the leaves, cut the grass, edged the walk and driveway…they did everything! The yard looks great! I am so happy I don’t have to waste any more weekends raking and mulching leaves. Seriously it would have taken me at least two full weekends working all day Saturday and Sunday to do what your guys did this morning. Thanks so much!

5 Star
Mark Buterin

I love my new patio and retaining wall. The fire pit really sets it all off. Thanks BBL for all your help!

5 Star
Kelly N

Bid Bend Landscaping just finished a retaining wall for the front of our house (two-tiered, steep grade)…they did fantastic work!! This is the second job they finished for us, the first being a beautiful paverstone patio and retaining wall in our back yard. From the sales/design with Joe Francke, to John Brown-the GM, to Ryan Wagner–the production manager…it was just a top notch experience…they started much quicker than they said they would and their construction team worked quickly and finished the job in just two days…they were all very professional and so easy to work with…and didn’t ask for the moon in their bid…I highly recommend them! My only regret is that they weren’t doing decks a few months back, and we had to hire someone else for our deck…but they now have a deck crew, which I’m sure is also outstanding!

5 Star
Dan Diekemper

John Brown from Big Bend Landscaping is outstanding! I had a drainage project, where I worked with John and his team. The project had significant changes to scope after starting. The project also had challenges with timelines, which I was concerned about. John’s ability to pull a team together, successfully meet the goal, despite the hurdles and commitment to MY goal was EXCEPTIONAL!

John was overseeing progress and changes throughout the project, keeping me in the loop and providing options for the duration. John’s attention to the progress prevented delays by switching crews as the complexity of the work increased. Most places wouldn’t or couldn’t do this. Absolutely REMARKABLE!

Ryan Wagner was a also key player. Ryan was dropped in to the project halfway through. Upon his first day of seeing the project, he pointed out changes that didn’t impact cost, but improved the solution.

John Brown and Ryan Wagner were both Rock Stars…Very happy with Big Bend Landscaping because of them!

5 Star
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