We just finished a backyard landscaping project with Koch & Associates and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. From our initial consultation to the final walkthrough, the entire team was professional, responsive, and detail-oriented. Our backyard has been transformed from unusable space to an incredible outdoor living and dining area featuring a new paver patio, turf, fresh plantings, and an efficient drip irrigation system. Great experience. We highly recommend Garrett and his team! read more

This summer we engaged Koch & Associates to create and implement a new design for our backyard plantings and to unify our drip irrigation implementation. We just finished the project and we couldn't be happier. This is our third project with the team and each experience has been great. Garrett is a pleasure to work with, as is Fernando, Rosa and the rest of the team. Garrett is a good communicator and stays on top of things. I really liked Fernando's design and recommended selection of plants. His recommendations were thoughtful and took into consideration my likes and dislikes. As well, we redid a small portion of my front yard that I had not touched earlier. That too, looks great! I continue to get compliments on my front yard landscaping which was done earlier by Koch. I highly recommend Koch & Associates and would not hesitate to engage them again. read more

The Koch team did a great job on our full backyard renovation. They've transformed it into a wonderful space that we love to spend time in. I'd definitely use them again! read more

Had a wonderful experience working with Koch and Associates on a backyard project. The entire team was very professional, responsive, and helpful. They understood our needs and were able to meet them very effectively. We are very happy with the project. read more

I have recommended Koch to multiple clients and they have been thrilled with the attention to detail, service , and ultimately the results they received with their yard. I continue to recommend them as my clients value their experiences and that makes them my go to. read more

The recent renovation project with Koch delivered features that transformed our backyard living to a new and exciting beginning! Tyler York helped us with the design of paver layout, shrub relocation, and the repurpose of existing stoneware into a retaining wall. Rob Cremer and his crew efficiently implemented new piping around all the pavers to support the shrub relocation as well as any future piping change requirement. This gave us total peace of mind. Thank you Koch & Associates for truly a job well done!! read more

Excellent experience. Garrett and his team were super easy to work with and did a great job. The project included pouring a concrete slab, installing tile, installing a custom-built counter with a refrigerator and shelving, adding a heater to our pergola, installing lighting, irrigation installation, and plantings. Each of the subs on the project did a fantastic job. We made a few mid-project changes and Garrett made the necessary adjustments for each request quickly. Great job of keeping us updated on the work and with daily clean-up of the space. Highly recommend Koch & Associates read more

Doug, Garrett and literally every member of the team they've assembled were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Garrett in particular made the entire process stress-free. And the landscape came out even better than we had hoped. If you're choosing between different landscape contractors, Koch is the right choice! read more

We couldn't be happier with the work that Koch & Associates did for us in our front yard. We've lived in our house for 5 years now and the front yard needed help. It was full of boxwoods that were not doing well. I googled several different landscape/design companies in the area and Koch & Associates were the first one's to respond to my request. I could tell from their website that they really knew what they were doing. I felt like they could deliver the specific look for the front yard that my wife was looking for (country garden). I had two initial phone consultations with Paul, who walked me through their process and asked questions. He gave some valuable suggestions about our project. We met Paul in person a few weeks later and we were able to walk him through what we were looking. He took measurements of our entire front and delivered a completed plan a few weeks later. We made a few small tweaks to the plan, but we loved it right away and were really excited. Work started the last week of June and took about two weeks. We were thoroughly impressed with the crew of gentlemen they sent out to complete the work. They were all friendly, helpful and easy to talk to. Most of all, they were very respectful of our property. Every day they took their time cleaning everything up before they left. We really appreciated that. I also have to mention that Garrett and Rosa were key in keeping everything moving along smoothly. Rosa kept us updated on upcoming deadlines and schedules and Garret kept the crew running smoothly. They both always had answers whenever I had questions. I would have to say that this is the first time that work has been done at our house and there were no surprises, issues or headaches to deal with. Everything ran very smoothly. We are incredibly happy with the outcome and would highly recommend working with Koch & Associates on your job. read more

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Everyone at Koch and Associates made our backyard project a breeze. Tyler designed the perfect space and Rob put together a huge group of the hardest working laborers I've ever seen. There were no delays, everything and everyone showed up precisely when they were needed. Demo to final walk-thru took only a week and a half! All parties were responsive, respectful, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend read more

I decided to write a review two years after Koch did our backyard landscaping. Not only the entire crew was professional and attentive, the end result was perfect. They planted 150 plants (from 1 gallon to 5 gallons and two trees) and every single one of them is still standing and growing beautifully, Thank you, Doug, Garrett, Paul and the entire crew, for doing such a marvelous job. read more

Koch and Associates team were very easy to work with, the entire process from design to build was smooth. When the construction work was started, they were on time, quick, efficient and provided high quality work! I would highly recommend working with them. read more

After debating for over an year, we finally decided to move ahead with our backyard remodel and we contacted koch and associates and we are so glad we found this amazing and wonderful team!!!! Starting with initial design reviews with doug and then working with paul and garett , it has been a remarkable experience. The team took interest and made sure all our questions were addressed The team came up with an incredible design that completey changed the look of our backyard . We are really impressed by all the work the team has done!! We really appreciate the professionalism paul , doug , martin , garett and the team has shown. Kudos to the team for being punctual everyday and keeping the job site clean!!! Thank you so much for all the hardwork! We are so happy and glad with the project execution you guys have done! read more

Koch and Associates did a major landscaping job at our house and because we were so pleased we hired them to do my mother's house. With each project the process from the beginning planning stages to the final walk through was informative, seamless, and a pleasure. Above all, our communications with Garret, Paul, and Rob were excellent. As we receive complements for both homes, we continue to recommended Koch Associates to others with confidence. read more

If you want a beautiful landscape and a wonderful experience getting there, hire Koch & Associates! After finishing my ADU, we had a front and back yard that consisted entirely of dirt. And weeds. And an old, cracked concrete patio. Our ADU was built at grade (for the back half of the property) while the front house was almost a foot higher, so in addition to wanting a beautiful landscape, we also needed someone with the technical skills to address the grading issue. We initially hired another company, but it became apparent he was not up to the job after he met with me and my contractor *three* times to discuss grading and each time he told me the contractor would need to handle it. Enter Doug Koch (Owner), Paul James (Designer), Garrett Koch (Foreman) and amazing crew! Paul came up with a couple of different plans to start, then tweaked them according to our feedback. We are only going to do this once, so we asked Paul several times to make changes and he was patient and gracious every time. It was clear from the beginning that Doug knew how to handle the grading issues and how to redirect downspouts/low spots to the french drain he designed. Garrett and crew showed up every day on time and worked their butts off. Every person on the crew was courteous, polite and friendly. The company has been in business more than 40 years and it absolutely shows. The final result is a gorgeous landscape, driveway, paths, a firepit, a fountain, and loads of plants. We highly recommend Koch & Associates and would give them 10 stars if we could! read more

I'm sure they do good work but I went to the trouble to read reviews of businesses, call them, was told on their voicemail to go to their website, so I filled out a web form in detail and submitted it, only to receive a one-sentence email back that they are not taking on "any new projects" right now because of existing jobs. It would be nice to know that at some point along the way, from the voicemail to the website, etc. read more

We chose Koch and Associates for our backyard remodel. They provided excellent service, from design through project completion. Communication was excellent and we love how the yard looks. We are planning to use them again for our front yard project! read more

My wife and I are very pleased with the landscape update by Koch and Associates. Doug and Paul created a beautiful yet functional backyard design that matched our objective of an easy to maintain, water efficient update. Garrett, his team, the office staff and several subcontractors were easy to work with and did an excellent job of implementing the design. I was especially pleased with their attention to every detail, accurate schedule, and the daily clean up of the construction site. When unexpected issues arose like a blocked drainage system, Garrett was easy to work with to identify and implement corrective measures. I don't have much to say about cost other than the quality and professionalism of the work was consistent with the cost. I would definitely use Koch and Associates again. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Koch & Associates. We hired them to completely redo our backyard, replacing a long, somewhat narrow yard broken into a weird cement conversation pit, a small patch of grass and a defunct play structure. We now have a beautiful Trex deck, a lovely fire pit with seating and a swimming pool with a substantial swim deck. There's drip irrigation and low-voltage lighting throughout, and they even ran Cat5 twisted pair in conduit to the back of the yard so I could blanket the yard with WiFi and provide wired connectivity to the pool equipment. During our initial meetings, Doug Koch assured us that they'd take care of the entire project, and they did. Paul, who did the design work, was friendly, thoughtful and, importantly, available. Garrett, who led the crew that did most of the work, and the crew themselves were responsible and respectful. Garrett took time to communicate progress and answer questions. And we couldn't be happier with the result. I wouldn't hesitate to use Koch & Associates again, or to recommend them to others. read more

We can not begin to tell you how great of a job these guys did. Very professional, did exactly what they said they would do, and they are very detailed oriented. 40 plus years of experience really showed while engaged with this company. From Doug the owner all the way down, class act organization that I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. Do yourself a favor and choose this contractor. They may be a little pricey compared to other places but it is 100% worth it! read more

I had a phone call with sales rep to start & he was on a speakerphone, couldn't understand what he was saying, seemed too lazy to pick up phone. They were really hard to get a hold of after that so I didn't bother to give them my business. Second landscaping company I reached out to, its hard to find a company that cares read more

If you are looking for an exceptional landscape design & construction company in the San Francisco Bay Area, look no further: The folks and Koch & Associates are it! I've known Doug & Pam for several years now. Their work is amongst the best in the industry as showcased on their portfolio: http://kochassoc.com/portfolio.html They've been in business for over 35 years and have done landscape design and installation projects all over the bay area. read more

If you are searching for a quality landscape contractor--Koch and Associates is your best bet!!! Doug and his crew did an excellent job replacing our worn-out, concrete slab patio and side yard with pavers. Prior to our hiring Doug he came to our home several times to discuss what we envisioned--he also made some suggestions which enhanced the project and we incorporated them into the plan. Doug was meticulous in explaining all the aspects of what would take place in the excavation and installation of the pavers. And we were clear about what we had to do before the start of the project. Our project started and was completed within the timeline Doug laid out. The crew was amazing--we never saw anyone wasting time--they were always about the business at hand. Each day they were prompt, worked steadily and left our yard cleaned up at the end of the day. WOW!! Before, during, AND after the job was completed Doug always returned our calls and answered our questions. He knew what was happening each day and he came to the job site almost daily. Such a pleasure to work with someone who appreciates homeowners' concerns and opinions. Our job wasn't huge, but we received personal attention from Doug at every turn and we felt that he and his crew valued our business. It was evident that Koch and Associates takes pride in their workmanship and respects their customers. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Koch & Associates Inc is a five star landscaping company. From the beginning to the completion of our project, Koch & Associates was an excellent choice for our landscaping needs. We could not have dreamed our backyard would turn out so beautiful. Koch & Associates designed an amazing, user friendly, water friendly backyard. Our home is located in a foothills region of the SF Bay Area and never had a backyard installed. It was a mess! Doug Koch was up to the challenge. We had many problems with our land that needed to be addressed. Doug Koch took the time to listen to our wishes, while being cognizant of our budget. Doug Koch managed our entire project which included collaborating with our pool company. Doug Koch is an excellent project manager who works hard to please the client and to get the job done in a timely manner. Doug Koch is a perfectionist and takes pride in his business. Moreover, Doug's crew (including his hard working son) worked tirelessly on our yard. They were all kind and respectful to my husband and me. Many long days were put into creating our masterpiece backyard. We interviewed multiple landscape designers for this project. But, no one got it. Koch & Associates understood and created our lovely sanctuary of a backyard. Thank you Koch & Associates! read more

I renovated my entire yard, softscape and hardscape, with Koch & Associates Landscape Company. Their landscape architect is extremely knowledgeable and designed the perfect yard for me. The demo work was quick and clean. The new irrigation and lighting systems are energy efficient. The plantings are drought tolerant and low maintenance. They redid the driveway, added an RV pad and extensive back patio, and built a deck in my side yard. The yard is absolutely beautiful! All of the employees are professional and responsive. I would highly recommend Koch & Associates to anyone! read more

Paul James (designer), Garett and the crew are outstanding professionals. They handled my backyard remodelling brilliantly - they were on time and on budget. Excellent communication if there were any additional charges with appropriate justification. Crew followed mask protocols as well. We are extremely pleased with the final result and would strongly commend Koch and associates for any landscaping work. read more

If I rated Koch and Associates solely on the final appearance of our yard, they'd get five stars but there was far too much pain and misery along the way so we're removing stars for the following reasons: 1.Their elevations were way off when preparing for a massive concrete pour. Our General Contractor caught the error and informed me that there wasn't the required spacing between the proposed top of the concrete and the bottom of the stucco or siding. In some areas, Koch and Associates were off by as much as two inches and their chalk lines indicated that they intended to pour over the home's exterior brick and siding and over several of the clean-out drains (leaving them inaccessible). When I brought these problems to Doug Koch's attention, he was unyielding and defensive. After several heated phone calls, email, text messages and one especially unfriendly face to face meeting, he finally cancelled the concrete pour and had his men remove everything and start completely over so that the concrete would be at the proper height. Even after all of this, the city inspector commented that the concrete was still too high but passed us anyway since the only remedy would be to jackhammer everything out, haul it away and pour it again. I should subtract ALL of the stars just for that insanely miserable experience but then I wouldn't be able to continue with our story: 2. Before our new house was built, we had Godiva chocolate quality dirt: rich, beautiful, aromatic, dark brown - flawless. We knew that building a new house from scratch would mean bringing in many yards of coarse gravel and crushed stone so we specifically asked over and over and over again that care be taken by Koch to purge the proposed flower beds and the raised vegetable garden of as much of these stones as possible and they completely ignored every request. They made no effort at all and I'm annoyed every time I plant a little flower in the garden and hit another big chunk of rock or concrete. Minus another star. 3. While pushing around all of the mounds of gravel with their bobcat tractor, one of their workers kept running into and knocking down the tree protection (chain link) fences. For several nights in a row, I righted the fences myself. One day, I caught Koch's worker (again) in the act of plowing over a fence so I asked him to please replace the fence after knocking it down. He agreed but two days later the fence still wasn't re-erected. When I pointed it out to Doug Koch, he said he'd look into it then told me a day later that they would fix it even though his workers insist that they never knocked it down. That was a pivotal moment in my relationship with his crew and, sadly, it wasn't the only time I caught Koch's workers telling him that they didn't do something they (and I) know they did. Minus TWO stars for hiring workers who are big fat liars or for creating a work environment that makes your workers feel that they need to lie to you about things... especially stupid insignificant stuff. 4. Two very expensive/humongous pots that Koch installed on each side of a small fountain over the pool weren't capable of holding water and had to be replaced. Three months later, the new pots were installed but a month or so after that, we had another problem: Apparently a sprinkler valve stuck and the pots filled with water causing one of them to overflow and spill dirt and water into the pool (the other pot filled with water but drained out the bottom, as it should). When I finally noticed the dirt in the pool and connected it to the overflowing pot, I texted a photo to Koch and he called me to tell me that someone would be out at my house the following week to find out why the pot wasn't draining. The next week, two of his men came by the house and emptied the giant pot fixed the drain system then replaced the dirt and vegetation. They checked the sprinkler valve and told me that it corrected itself as soon as they opened it. Four days later, I got a very unexpected bill for $200 and when I questioned why we were required to pay for a service call to fix a defect in the installation of their pot, I was told that the pot repair was free and the $200 charge was for fixing the sprinkler valve (!). After another round of email contesting the charge, Doug Koch claimed that he'd told me about the service fee over the phone and that I'd agreed to it. After that email, we knew that someone who would lie about such a relatively minor issue isn't someone we could negotiate with so we decided to be done with it all and just pay the bill. Minus another star for cheating us out of a measly $200 when we already happily paid them $220,000. So, zero stars for Koch but I'll give one back because his designer, Pam Jones, was a real joy to work with. She designed a beautiful landscape plan for us and we give her all of the credit for everything we love about our yard. read more

We hired Koch & Associates to landscape our backyard a couple of years ago and were happy from start to finish. They came up with a plan that we were happy with, made great suggestions and took care of everything. All workers were professional and courteous. Our backyard used to be a place to avoid. Now we go there to relax in our own oasis. read more

Koch & Associates did a complete landscape of our backyard including dealing with a tricky patio elevation situation. Doug Koch's years of experience were apparent from day one. A novel solution he had previously used was presented for the patio saving us from having to have a big step down and space-stealing stairs. Doug also went above and beyond by nicely offering his talented landscape architect to come in and help correct misguided attempts by someone we had originally paid for a backyard design. Our job was completed quickly, the workers were professional, highly skilled, and respectful, and Doug came by daily to check in. He also without being asked, brought samples to help me decide on materials, right down to the type and color mulch I wanted. I want to end by addressing the one negative comment I still see on here, which, I saw and questioned before I actually met and worked with Doug. I don't mean to discount that person's experience, but have to believe it was a unfortunate set of circumstances and a one time situation. I almost missed out on having Doug and his team transform my backyard because of it. Doug is so knowledgable, so professional and helpful, that what had been stressful became an exciting and enjoyable experience. We love our backyard and so has everyone else who has seen it. We plan to have Koch & Associates re-landscape our front yard in the future. I recommend Doug Koch without reservation. read more

Koch & Associates just completed a total landscape remodel of our entire backyard. This is the fourth landscape project Doug Koch's company has done for us in the last 27 years (three homes and a commercial property). We're thrilled with the outcome of our backyard and it looks like it came straight out of Architectural Digest (our friends say). It turned out more beautiful than we even anticipated. Doug Koch is very professional, experienced and has a high attention to detail. We were provided a complete set of plans and he spent the time walking us through the entire components of our landscape project. He answered questions we had before we even asked them. We found Doug Koch, Pam Jones and the entire crew great to work with and their wealth of experience was evident in every stage of the project. Our project had a lot of components and it took three months to complete. They partially excavated our hillside to enlarge our patio area, put in extensive drainage, retaining walls, BBQ bar, fire pit, sunken spa, rock wall planters, T-arbor, lighting, fountains, extensive paver patio, irrigation, sod and planted our hillside. Rich organic soil and amendments were worked into all the planting areas. The masonry work and overall workmanship of the entire project was excellent! I'm a master gardener and floral arranger. There were many side projects I was working on at our house while this project was underway. I found the entire crew very courteous, arrived every day on time and they always cleaned up before leaving. They worked hard and were a pleasure to be around. As mentioned before, this is the fourth project we've done with Koch and Associates. My husband and I highly recommend them. Having done an excellent job for us four times really deserves more than the 5 stars Yelp allows us to give them. read more

We used Doug and his landscaping crew to gut and redo our back and side yards. And we had to have it done for my daughter's high school graduation party, so they were under a pretty tight deadline. They finished in time and it was WOW! Pam Jones, Doug's landscape architect, was a joy to work with. She listened to all of our personal likes/dislikes and then presented options for us to choose from. The final result included colored concrete, a 20 foot arbor attached to the house, a concrete wall for extra seating, a drainage system (we live on a gentle slope), raised garden boxes, trellises, spot lighting, crushed gravel walkways, a small patch of lawn, and a beautiful selection of plants and decorative grasses. And we were so happy with our back and side yards, that 2 years later - we had Doug and his crew come back and redo our front yard! A much smaller job, but this time it included a gorgeous flagstone entryway. Doug's masonry guy is an artist! That's why they get 5 stars. On time. Quality work. Hard working crew. read more

Five stars for professionalism, timely completion and outstanding craftsmanship! We contacted Koch & Associates for a landscaping project which included adding a spa and bocce court to our backyard. We interviewed other companies and ultimately chose Koch & Associates because: A. The original owners used them for the outdoor kitchen area and custom pool design and the work was outstanding. B. They had creative ideas for the update which seamlessly blended the new spa and bocce court into the existing landscaping (not an easy task given the terrain) and included the addition of new arbors, a walkway and a patio area. We were especially pleased with the lighting suggestions which added a whole new dimension to evening entertaining. C. They are professional, experienced and just genuinely pleasant people to work with. We were in great hands from beginning to end. Doug Koch is a very experienced and professional manager. He is meticulous with the plans, budget and follow through and coordinates outside contractors with ease. His attention to detail and willingness to explain every query with utmost patience was much appreciated. The landscape designer, Pam Jones is inspired. Her touch is evident on the entire project from the tile in the spa to the color on the arbors, but the beauty and perfect configuration of our garden earns her a 5 star review all on her own. If you are in need of landscape design and construction and want it done right, this company is worth every penny. We couldn't be happier and apparently neither could our East Coast relatives who keep coming back and have to be dragged out of the backyard to catch their flights back home:) read more

We used Doug and his crew to redo our backyard landscape. It was taken from a beat down 70s look to a more modern and dubiously space. We now have room to sit and enjoy a fire pit, just enjoy the landscape, garden, and BBQ. It was one of the best service experiences we've had. The only down side was a few plants died but he replaced them cost free even a year out! Thx Doug. read more

We used Koch & Associates to redo our back and front yards. Doug, Paul, Garret and team did a great job listening to and understanding our needs. They came up with the design and execution plan and estimate within our budget. The one thing I liked about them is that once the work started , they didn't get sidetracked to do other jobs. They even worked on a Saturday and finished all the project slightly ahead of time! This was a joy when we have seen some companies taking up multiple jobs in parallel and it can prolong the start to finish time. Their employees were courteous, and hard working. We had couple of things which we wanted in a different way, and they were accommodating and cooperated without too much back and forth. Also looks like they use quality products when it comes to irrigation especially. I would highly recommend them. read more

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Scott, the designer, and the crew from Koch and Associates. Scott took my ideas and vision and turned them into an amazing design that captured everything I was looking for. It was a complete demo and re-landscape of the front and backyards. Scott suggested some things that I hadn't even thought of, which turned out to be great ideas. The level of workmanship and attention to detail was the highest caliber. When I got home and saw it complete for the first time, with the fountain running, I teared up. Thank you Koch & Associates!! I highly recommend their work. read more

Koch & Associates relandscaped our backyard about 6 months ago. I decided to wait to write my review until I saw how things worked over time. The bottom line is that we're extremely happy. They hit the budget, the timing, and the new back and side yards have settled in perfectly. The design work was superb: they got very close to final on the first round and were very accommodating with the minor changes we wanted. They managed all the permits and other city interactions for us flawlessly. The guys who did the work were here every day, extremely polite and hardworking, and executed the plan perfectly. During the work we decided to add a couple of more minor things that we should have thought of in the first place and they fit those in to the plan and executed them perfectly too. This was an extensive set of hardscape work: pavers over the entire back and side yard, a significant raised planter around 2 entertainment/lounging areas, 2 big pergolas over those areas, a planting bench attached to the house with its own pergola for shade, a "green" privacy wall, lighting and drip irrigation, and of course planting. Multiple neighbors commented on how diligent the group was and how impressed they are with the results. More importantly, we love the new backyard. The Koch approach of combining design and construction pays off really well. The design has to be buildable, and the construction crew knows how to build to the design. You get exactly what you sign off on and you will be extremely happy with the result. read more

Koch & Associates completed landscape projects at two different homes for us. In both cases, we have received numerous complements from neighbors saying, "Your yard is the nicest looking on the block". The landscape ideas, quality of work, and timeliness of completing the projects exceeded our expectations both times. Due to Doug Koch's experience and expertise, he is able to quickly gather quality people to complete projects. One project required close coordination with another contractor hired to re-stucco our home. Doug drove all the coordination, allowing the project to be completed in a very tight time-frame. When our stucco project required unplanned, but quickly needed, custom downspouts, it was Doug who knew who to call. Due to Doug's positive reputation and extensive industry contacts, a sheet-metal contractor was able to quickly make and install the new downspouts allowing the project to stay on schedule. Having Koch & Associates complete both our landscape projects was a great investment in the homes! I highly recommend them. read more

We did away with (filled in) our pool in our large backyard and so had a clean palate to work with. We hired Koch & Associates Landscaping after interviewing several contractors. Their bid price was not the lowest but it was very fair and we felt they were the most professional. Their landscape architect drew up plans based on many discussions and we tweaked it here and there with them until we gave the go ahead (easy to work with the designer and the plans were thorough and easy to understand). The construction crew were extremely respectful and easy to talk to (we asked a lot of questions during construction). The job was on a strict time schedule because we had family coming to visit from far away and did not want to have a major project going on and also wanted to enjoy the new patios, lawn, trees and plants with them. They finished right on time. The crew and office spent time going over timing for new lighting and irrigation system and we have only called them once to go over a fountain issue (they resolved). The backyard planting is maturing and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thanks to Koch & all. read more

This is a great outfit. Their approach of presenting an architectural plan before you sign on is very helpful. You know what you getting. They are punctual. Once they start, they finish, weather permitting. We are very pleased with the results. Our yard looks like it belongs in a magazine. read more