I had a giant juniper bush across the entire front of the house that was dying and out of control…read more I knew that it had to go. I also had a crumbling brick garden in the side yard and knew it had to go too. Frank and his team came in and cleaned out my old crappy landscape and put in a beautiful flagstone garden wall staring in the front and going around the side. Plus, all new planting's in the front and kept the planting's in the side garden that I wanted to keep. They did a great job and I couldn't have been more pleased. He was thorough and fast. He gave me recommendations of plants but also worked with what I knew I wanted. After they were done it looked so great I had all the neighbors giving me compliments. Even my in-laws became a new clients. We had such a good experience with Frank, Liz and the entire team that we look forward to our next project together.

We worked with this company over the summer to redo our front landscaping and our backyard. For…read moreboth projects, we came away completely satisfied. It took longer than we wanted to get the work started but we were willing to wait because we had a good feeling about working with Frank, the owner. And we were right -- from working through different design ideas to picking the stones and the plants, all of it was easy and no pressure. You get the sense that what they want is genuinely for you the customer to love what you choose. And we do. Once the work started, everything went very smoothly and we really appreciated how much care Frank and his crew took with our stuff. Each day they would move things out of the backyard and then back in in the evening. They took care to cover our stuff with tarps, and everything was kept as neat as possible during a renovation like this. Now that we have our patio to enjoy, we are grilling and eating out there every chance we get. And I smile when I pull up in front of our house. We would definitely recommend this company.

Had a great experience with this company. They're responsive, willing to work with you on planning…read moreand pricing, and deliver on everything that's in the contract on time and as agreed. Pricing is not cheap but definitely reasonable. Will likely hire again.

These guys did an incredible job installing a driveway for me. I showed them some photos and a…read moresketch of what I was looking for and they gave me exactly what I wanted. The process was extremely professional and it made me feel good they had an office just down the street from me. I am hoping to do some work with them in the spring as well.

Such a pleasant experience! The job was well done and at a great price. I highly…read more recommend this company to everyone!

Excellent service - Nick was fast, efficient, and did a great job! Highly recommend his work to…read moreanyone! Very impressed with his communication and attention to detail!

Outstanding Local Mason and Landscaper…read more There are many options for patio construction in the Northern Virginia area. We reviewed several of these companies, including conversations with prior customers and even a few site visits. In the end, we went with Richard Valentine (Valentine Designs) and are so glad we did! Richard's work was outstanding and has stood the test of time. Five years after our project was completed (2013), there have been no issues with the masonry or the stone. Richard is a true craftsman and stands by his commitment of lifetime service and support! The few times we've had questions about our patio lighting, he's been prompt to respond and swap out parts that have shown age and/or wear. Richard oversees all his projects and does most of the work himself so expect a bit of a waiting list to get on his schedule, but one that's well worth it!

These guys are amazing. They come when they tell you they'll be there, they do an excellent job…read morewith clean up and actually answered questions I had. I highly recommend them.

By far the best Landscape and Hardscape company in business…read more I have used them for several of my homes and would recommend them for any job.

Pine Ridge Landscaping did a great job helping me with leaf removal. It took a couple of weeks for…read morethem to come out once I signed the contract, but I know they're busy this time of year and I'm not on their regular schedule, so I didn't get all twisted up about it. The crew was thorough and efficient, even getting into little corners and places where I wouldn't have expected, and they left my yard cleaner than it had been all season.

Pine Ridge failed to mow my lawn two weeks in a row. I attempted to contact them multiple times…read more Keith told me they would definitely get to it on Friday. He didn't show. On Saturday he said he was on my way to my house but alas, he didn't show until 4 hours later. I asked him for a time to expect him but he never let me know. I have a contract with them but he is very unresponsive and my yard looked terrible as we were over 2 weeks without a cut at the end of May and early June. I thought the issues that I had when I initially contracted with him to mulch and seed my yard in the spring were an anomaly but they appear instead to be part of a pattern. After first contacting him to do Spring bed clean-up and mulching, I waited 3 plus weeks and they never showed even though he stated they would mulch within the week after receiving the contract. When I finally was able to reach him, I had to insist that they do the work as they wanted to wait another 2 weeks which would have put us into late May for mulching and seeding and over 5 weeks from the initial request for service. (Then he never cleaned up/trimmed the plants in the side gardens. ) The delays, unresponsiveness, and lack of communication and the fact that he clearly misled, if not outright lied, to me about being on his way are indicative of the poor customer service and an unreliable business. I would advise you to avoid working with Pine Ridge Landscaping.

Tony did great work clearing my driveway of ice and snow, and came out on very short notice, on a…read moreweekend! I intend to use their tree services to deal with dead and dying trees on my property once the weather warms up. I highly recommend this firm!

After talking and meeting with six companies, we chose to go with NOVA LC and what a pleasant…read moreexperience it was. Everyone we interacted from this company has been such a pleasure we miss seeing them now that our project is complete on time. Design- Our design excellently blends into our overall property and it really elevates our smallish yard. For our requests to revise or samples of material, Tony worked hard to ensure we had many options that would work with our vision. During certain points we just followed Tony's advice. Execution- A great design needs to be executed by the right workers and NOVA LC certainly does have amazing workers. The workers carried out the design better than the design on paper. We had a specific diagonal pattern on our patio and the workers laid out the pieces multiple times to ensure the design was right. Tony also visited the worksite daily, sometimes multiple times in a day to ensure progress. When things was rescheduled, Tony or his project manager kept us posted on when things will happen. The workers are always courteous and kept the job site pretty organized and clean; they minimized the impact on us living there. Price- NOVA LC is definitely a great value. If you are looking for the lowest price then this company is not for you. If you are looking for something that lasts a long time and stays high quality then definitely give them a call. Overall- NOVA LC works very hard to make sure customers are completely satisfied with the outcome. We LOVED them and want to recommend to all our friends.

Tom was one of the best contractors I have hired. He installed a short retaining wall in the front…read moreand back of my row home. His prices were more than reasonable for the quality of the work. He showed up on time, did not bother us at all, and left no mess. Most importantly two years later, the wall looks great.

Unprofessional, Sloppy Work, and Broken Promises - Cost Me $19K Total…read more I hired this contractor for a $15,000 project to parge the rear of my rowhouse. I chose his middle quote and specifically showed him my neighbors' well-done walls for reference. He assured me he could provide a nice, even gray sponge finish to match the front of my house. Instead, he cut corners and delivered completely unacceptable work: Bait-and-Switch on Materials: His quote explicitly included adding metal lathe to the exterior using stainless steel fasteners. On day one of the job, he abruptly changed his mind, claiming he had a "better way to do it." It wasn't better--it was just cheaper for him. Sloppy Application: The mortar was applied unevenly, leaving splotchy colors and completely exposed brick in several areas. Visible Brick Lines: Because he skipped the proper preparation, the brick lines were completely visible right away. He claimed it just needed to "dry," but 6 months later, it still looks terrible. Refused to Complete Repairs: When confronted, he admitted the walls were uneven and claimed painting would fix it. He painted only the back wall, then flat-out refused to paint the two larger dog-leg walls, stating he was "out a ton of money" and "didn't have the funds." Financial Pressure: Halfway through the project, he pressured me into releasing the second payment early, citing his own "cash flow issues." Validation & Extra Costs: I had to pay an additional $4,000 to an independent painting company to finish the dog-leg walls. Even the professional painters pointed out how poorly the mortar was applied, specifically highlighting that it was applied "very thin" at the top of the house. Paying $15,000 for a botched job, cutting corners on the contract, and then shelling out another $4,000 to clean up his mess is a nightmare. Avoid this mason at all costs.