From start to finish, Liaison Landscapes exceeded my expectations. I had a vague concept of what I wanted in a backyard, but I needed profession help! I had a list of must haves, wants, and aspirational items. Elliott was able to help design a project that we could work on in stages. I gave them a budget and we were able to get the majority of the things I wanted within the budget! The team was professional, courteous, and efficient! I can't believe how quickly they were able to finish the project, and they left the space neat and clean. I appreciate the flexibility when I wanted things moved or changed (even while the project was happening). I appreciate Markus' availability to review the work and his desire to make sure I was happy with the final results. If you are looking for a landscaping company to help you design your outdoor living space, and then bring it to life, Liaison Landscapes is your place! read more

Liaison Landscapes - a backyard garden with a wooden deck - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ive had Liaison landscapes do both my back and side yard. In both instances they exceeding my expectations and delivered on outstanding quality and a beautiful design. Markus, Brent and Chrissy were prompt, professional and helped guide us to achieve a great result with budget as an important consideration. The execution teams on both projects we punctual, polite, efficient and very hard working. Transparent and thoughtful, you will have a great project experience with Liason landscapes. read more

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Markus was great. Worked in my price range and created a beautiful low- maintenance back yard. Had to wait a little while for him to begin but it was worth the wait! read more

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The Worst Business Owner I've Ever Worked With First, I want to mention that I am also a business owner with 15 years of experience, so I understand the challenges of running a business. That said, Markus at Liaison is the worst business owner I've ever had the misfortune of working with. I first contacted Liaison in September 2021 and received a top-end quote of $99,646. I signed the contract expecting work to begin within a month. However, seemingly because Markus took on every project he could get, my project was delayed until February 2022. Then, when work was supposed to start, they said they forgot to get the permit, pushing the project back again to March 2022 - a full 6 months after I signed the contract. The project finally ended, unfinished, in October 2022 - an astonishing 7 months after it began. During this entire time, my yard was torn up with a portable toilet in the front. There was no sense of urgency or efficient project management. I wish the delayed start was the end of my issues with Markus and Liaison, but it was just the beginning of the worst contracting experience of my life. Once the project finally started, I was informed that Sean, the project manager I originally met with, had quit. I was left without a project manager for weeks while the subcontractors tried to figure things out on their own. I had only met Markus in person for 10-15 minutes when he came to tell me Sean left. The project began with demolition and trenching. The trenching bill came in at exactly the high end of the original quote, even though it was supposed to be based on hours worked. It became clear that hours weren't being tracked in detail and Markus planned to simply bill the maximum for each line item. The original quote only included a line for "Retrofit existing - Time and material at $85 pr. hr." Yet I was billed $7,200 for trenching alone, not even the irrigation retrofit. No change order was ever made for this major scope increase. Next was the hot tub pad and decking, which ended up costing nearly $50,000. Issues included: - The deck was finished before the gas line was hooked up, requiring boards to be pulled up - The deck finish needed to be redone by a third party - The removable stairs to access the hot tub panel were misaligned and wobbly Furthermore, despite repeatedly communicating our desire for a clover lawn, Markus' crew showed up one day and added gravel, compacting it down because they thought we wanted grass turf. This not only added cost but required completely tearing up the yard later because they didn't fully remove the gravel, leaving the soil too compact for growth. When it came time for planting, the crew brought about 20% of the wrong plants. After I rearranged many of them into the correct layout, we later discovered that some still weren't the ones we originally selected. Many aspects of the project were changed without any negotiation. When I brought this up, I was told that I had made the changes myself, without any evidence or even an in-person conversation. This is the result of a detached business owner who has taken on too many contracts, a lack of project management, poor business organization, and/or blatant dishonesty. After more than a year, $125,000 paid, going through two project managers who did next to nothing, a budget overrun of nearly 30%, much of the original plan scrapped, and having to redo a lot of the work ourselves, I was done with this disorganized company. The only positive was working with Ernie, the electrical/gas subcontractor, who demonstrated integrity, communication, respect, and quality work. I strongly encourage anyone considering a project larger than simple decking or fencing to find a different contractor. Even for those, I'd advise finding someone more organized and honest to work with than Liaison. The experience was so bad, I am likely considering a lawsuit against Markus and Liaison. read more

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The quality of the work was outstanding. My complaint is work that isn't being completed. Numerous discussions and missed appointments on their part has left me needing to hire someone else to complete the job Liason started. If it wasn't for the quality of the work I would have given one star. read more

This review is overdue. This is one of the companies I got the chance to work with to fix a drainage overflow in our front patio. After doing some research Liaison landscapes gave me the best solution and I am overly happy with the results. Working through the proposal with Chrissy and Markus was incredibly easy and the work is absolutely chef's kiss. I wish I had taken pictures of before and after for our patio but it truly looks amazing. They took out our current patio pavers and dug onto the dirt, placed 4 dry well barrels in place and put the same exact patio pavers on top. With the addition of having shaped/cut the pavers to fit the catch basin. A lot of people walk by and have no clue that it no longer overflows. It has been a nightmare prior to the drainage system since we always had to take the sump pump during rainy days. Did I mention that the drainage system was finished within 3 days? Our continous nightmare that had been going for years and years was fixed in 3 days! Who would have thought? Thank you Markus, Chrissy and the construction team for making our lives a little easier during this rainy season. Hope to work with you in the near future! read more

I recently had to find a contractor to repair the sidewalk in front of my house due to inspection requirements from my home insurance company. I was given strict parameters and a timeline for the repair. Markus and Chrissy from Liaison Landscapes were extremely timely, thorough and super professional to work with from bidding to work completion. They even looked at the weather in advance and given rain forecasted, planned and completed the job in half the time originally allotted. Phone and email readiness and follow-up was good all along plus the work team itself was friendly and efficient. Nothing but 5 stars here. Highly recommend Liaison Landscapes! read more

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WOW is all I can say. I was so impressed with Sean and Octavio on this massive undertaking. I shopped around for quite some time and hadn't been able to find a company that was able to handle all the various complexities of hardscape, drainage, wood construction and planting that I was looking for in this backyard remodel until Liaison. They were so professional and Sean was extremely patient working around my 100+ revisions as the project evolved. He stayed on time and in budget which I have found to be a huge rarity. As you can see in the before pictures, our yard needed A LOT of work to reconstruct the retaining wall, flatten land next to the garage to add another parking strip, add a platform for the hot tub, add drainage and repair broken pipes throughout, add automatic irrigation, build custom wooden benches and under deck lattice. This project was a monster and Sean and Octavio handled it with grace. I really appreciated how they came up with solves along the way when we hit roadblocks (built-in bench was there idea) and created useable spaces at every corner of the complicated hillside property. They worked tirelessly 8-4, 6 days a week for months. Was such an incredible value for the amount of work this was. Would highly recommend!! Can't wait for all the plants to grow in so it will turn into the privacy garden of my dreams, thanks guys! - Krista read more

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I am very happy with my landscape project. Markus was able to listen to me and my wishes. His suggestions and explanations helped me realize what would work best. He's knowledgeable at his business. I also want to acknowledge the team that worked on my project. Ramon and his team worked hard and put up with my dog barking at them. They were respectful and friendly. I highly recommend Liaison Landscapes. read more

Markus and team did an awesome job on our backyard. We gave them a rough idea of what we wanted and they came up with a great design that fit our budget. They got the work done quickly and were very professional. Every guy on the team took a lot of pride in their work and made sure it was done correctly. They worked with our last minute adjustments and made sure the final result was something we were happy with. We used to avoid going in our backyard because of the mess that it was but now we love it! read more

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We couldn't be happier with our backyard work. From a barren very steep incline to a beautiful garden with various fruit trees and small shrubs that lead you down to the platform at the bottom where the kiddos can play in their new play yard and the adults get their own little corner to lounge as well. All extremely well light as well as irrigation and drainage lines setup so that everything can be the done the right way. Making small tweaks and changes along the way to suit our taste we had no issues getting things to look the way we wanted. The workmanship is top notch and always looking to make things more useful like moving our irrigation valves from the side of the house to the back so they could all stay together and out of the way. To coming up with the idea of using the ropes as a bannister to give things a fun and unique look. See for yourself in the pictures I've attached at how great things look in the day and night. read more

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Markus came out personally to consult and help found a solution. He is a super nice guy, and was able to find the solution that two other vendors failed to find. read more

Markus and his team at Liaison did a stellar job transforming our SF jungle of a backyard into a beautiful and functional space. Markus was extremely professional and straightforward from the initial consult all the way to the closeout walk thru. We came to them with a general concept of our vision, and he helped us finalize and execute the plan within our budget, ahead of schedule, and with no surprises along the way. A contractor myself, I cannot speak highly enough of the quality, value, professionalism, and ease of execution we experienced with Liaison. I wish more contractors of this caliber existed to service Bay Area homeowners! read more

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Liaison Landscapes did an incredible job with the complete re-design and construction of both our front and rear yard. As an interior designer myself, I have been through many projects and worked with a ton of contractors, and I have to say that the entire team at Liaison was an absolute pleasure to work with. We began the process with Elliot, their (all-star) designer and he created a beautiful plan which we felt represented all of our 'must haves' and even our 'nice to haves'. He was incredibly helpful in nailing down details like materials selections, finishes, plant palette, landscape lighting, and even finding and artificial turf that looks so real! We then worked with Octavio, one of their crew leaders who implemented the design with excellent craftsmanship, great communication, and no delays in the schedule. The crew was always punctual, courteous, and most importantly left our property tidy and presentable each day after they left. I would highly recommend the team at Liaison Landscapes for both their design expertise and their ability to make a plan come to life. We are extremely happy with the finished product. read more

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We had a great experience working with Sean, his site manager Luis, and the entire crew at Liaison. As one other reviewer mentioned, I too was wondering who Sean was after all of the initial reviews mentioned Markus, but Sean is great. He came out a few months ago (pre-COVID) to talk through some general concepts that my wife and I were looking to do with our yard, as well as suggest various options to work with our budget. After inundating Sean with questions via email, we paid a deposit to get a full CAD drawing done as our project was hardscape and not just plants. Sean was then open to our suggestions and revisions on said drawing and answered, again, more questions than I'd want to answer myself. (Thanks, Sean!) Work began right after the COVID restrictions for outdoor companies lifted in early May. There were various parts of the Liaison crew specializing in different areas. We had a fantastic team that built our fence and a custom box for our utility meter (Thanks, Rene!) as well as others handling stones, debris removal, planting, irrigation, etc. Everything was done on time, and any concerns I had throughout were addressed by Sean or Luis on an ongoing basis. They also have 90 day guarantees post install for plants and offer an optional maintenance service going forward. A few of our neighbors have complemented the work done, and we've been happy to refer them over to Sean for their own projects the last few weeks. This is a great team, highly recommended. read more

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I'm very grateful that Markus and Chrissy took the time to hear me out on the particular needs of my project. They called at the agreed upon time, were friendly and personable, and wasted no time getting right to the heart of the discussion. I left our chat with a clear idea of their working model and the services they offer. This is clearly one of the top tier landscaping companies in the Bay Area. If you have a landscaping need, I encourage you to put them on your short list of folks to call. read more

Markus and his team did an awesome job on redoing our entire yard. Their concrete work is top notch, and they were even able to do a very specific finish that I was looking for! His team also did beautiful work with our custom wood and steel pergola. We are so pleased with the results! read more

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Writing this review as I sit on my beautiful deck in my amazing backyard which was recently completely redone by Liaison. Markus and his crew (Elvis) were great to work with and we couldn't be happier. Our project was pretty intensive - we had the typical small SF city lot: sloping as we are on a hill, concrete, old fences and failing retaining walls. We wanted to make it usable, low maintenance, utilizing every inch of the space and of course, nice to look at. Not without its challenges, but with each new "curveball" thrown at us during the project, we were able to work with Markus and Elvis to come up with a solution that met our needs and didn't slow the project down. Besides having a great working relationship, the quality of work is top notch. We've had a ton of compliments and are definitely the envy of all our neighbors. Even after the project has finished, Markus has been available for follow up questions or minor adjustments we wanted to make. Doing big backyard projects like this in SF is always challenging (old homes, various city stuff, neighbors, cost), but Liaison was a great choice and we can't recommend them highly enough. read more

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These guys were fantastic! Spoke to the owner Markus who was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We were not exactly sure what we wanted, but he took his time to give my wife and I plenty of ideas to think about. We went ahead and booked Liaison Landscapes and their team did an amazing job. Our backyard was a major source of stress but now it is a relaxing and tranquil place to spend time. We updated the walkway as well, and it gave our house a whole new look. Really happy with everything these guys did, and I would absolutely recommend them. Just overall a really great experience. read more

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Markus and his team did an INCREDIBLE job on our major backyard renovation. The design itself was creative and beautiful. Markus listened to everything we wanted and incorporated it into the design perfectly. The work itself was done on time and within budget. His entire team was very professional and effective. It was a disruptive project but we had multiple neighbors tell us how great all the workers were throughout it. They were flexible with our timing and requirements and the communication was great throughout the entire project. We've had numerous people over to the backyard since it was completed and everyone is amazed by how beautifully it turned out. We honestly can't recommend Liaison Landscapes highly enough. read more

Decided to use the almighty google to find reputable landscape designers. That led to research here on Yelp. Liaison was the best rated, A customer review photo had exactly what I was looking for. I messaged them looking for a quote, yelp recommended I send the same message to multiple other paid advertisers. Response time "one day" .... try 3 for an eventual automated response to fill out a project form. EVERY other outfit replied same day. Not looking good for Liaison. Following up with Liaison (my initial choice) via phone went unanswered, instead I received an automated text once I hung up, telling me to fill out their project form that I'd already filled out once via there website. Filled it out a second time. That was a week ago. Still no response. Yelp, phone, email... 0 for 3 for an actual follow ups. Would give 0 stars for 0 communication. read more

My partner and I were on a journey to landscape the backyard of the home we purchased a couple of years ago. After being put on multiples waitlist (where we never seemed to move), quotes that were too good to be true (which they were) or down right outrageous, and firing a contractor that didn't have time for us, we found Liaison Landscaping. The before and after pictures speak for themselves but working with Markus and his team was amazing. This is the first time working with a contractor where I truly felt that we got more than we asked for and that the contractor was trying to work with us. Markus was fair, gently pushed back when my partner and I were making choices that were going against what we asked for (and didn't know), and helped us bring what we wanted to life. 10/10 amazing experience, would recommend read more

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Liason Landscaping is a veteran-owned and operated company that receives my unequivocal recommendation. They took my challenging backyard situation (very uneven and limited space) and turned it into more than I ever could imagine. I also appreciated the quick and consistent communication from Markus who always kept me apprised of the situation and worked tirelessly to stay within my budget. Far too often I have found landscapers over promise and under deliver, whereas Liason very clearly lets you know what is realistic and provides you exactly what is agreed upon. Superlatives aside, I truly appreciated Liason Landscaping for making my backyard dreams come true. read more

Liaison Landscapes was incredible!! I would give them more than five stars if I could. I have recommended them to many of my friends and can't rave enough about them! Markus oversaw the project with Juan and Miguel working at my place on a day to day basis. There are several things which really set them apart: - They can work with SF backyards! I have a very steep backyard in San Francisco (probably around a 45 degree incline) and most of my neighbors have overgrown backyards since its so cumbersome to do anything with them or super expensive to put in many retaining walls. I talked with several companies and Liaison Landscapes was completely different, giving me many ideas and options on what I could do with it - Creativity and vision: They are very talented and the ideas they had were awesome - I shared with them my thoughts and how I wanted to use the space, and they took that and provided such good advice both in designs and materials. They were amazing thought partners, helping me to understand the true possibilities while also bringing out the style and functionality I was looking for! - Pride in their work: These guys really care about what they do and will make sure it's done right and looks wonderful. The quality is superb. They are also incredibly quick and hard working. During the project I had some additional ideas and they were so enthusiastic to help out without nickle and dimeing you for everything (for example, I put a little shed back there and Juan built a platform for me and leveled it and anchored it in. He also gave me ideas of how to put a lattice on the fence for my passion fruit tree and nailed it on for me). It felt like they were treating it as they would their own backyard - really caring about making it amazing and going the extra mile - Communication: Throughout the process, I'd go down to the backyard and Juan would provide updates and share with me what they were planning to do, ask for my input on things like where to place plants, what color to paint, etc.. I felt involved and informed through the entire thing - Integrity: I completely trust these guys. They follow through and they stuck to their quote, completing this on time and in budget. I also feel completely comfortable with them working on the premise anytime as they are really considerate and again treat it like they would their own place I'm so thankful for Liaison Landscapes - they are truly one of a kind, they have transformed my backyard into a place where I want to spend time everyday, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them!! read more

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Wanted to update the photos of my front yard to show how beautiful it is years after Markus selected and positioned the plants which grew into this lovely succulent garden. See the other photos of when he first finished the project a few years back and how it looks today. Just amazing. I just wish Markus was not always so busy that I can't get him on projects anymore. If you are lucky enough to hire him do it. He is that good. read more

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MUST READ REVIEW: First and foremost, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate Liaison Landscapes and Markus and his crew of hardworking folks. Markus, if you're reading this, thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. I mean that. There are no words that I could write that would adequately convey the level of appreciation that I have for both you and your company. LIAISON LANDSCAPE REVIEW: Liaison Landscapes is without a doubt, the best-in-class landscaper and the most qualified group of experts in the field. Their tireless effort and their calculated attention to detail are second to none. Day after day, they worked hard and never cut a single corner to make our backyard project a reality. They have an exceptional work ethic and they went above and beyond numerous times in order to make our project perfect. The whole experience was simply exceptional from start to finish and the integrity and quality of the work is nothing short of incredible. Some context: My wife and I had planned a very specific backyard project for some time but it continued to slip due to the pandemic. But, the silver lining was that it gave us time to vet dozens (if not all) of the landscapers within a 50-mile radius of San Francisco. The most promising ones were either super old school and not personable or they would tell us that they specialize in a few areas but not in the ones that mattered (concrete patios, for example). Most landscapers weren't familiar with the latest materials that we desired either, (eg. Trex) and they had no clue when discussing even the most simple outdoor decorating and aesthetic trends and options. Frankly speaking, the whole process of vetting dozens of landscapers was daunting and we thought that we wouldn't be able to find the perfect landscapers that can meet our needs. But when we thought all was lost, we finally got around to engaging with Liaison Landscapers and everything fell perfectly into its place. Thank god for that. Markus was very professional, thoughtful, and most importantly, easy to converse with. My most favorite aspect of working with him was that he was just so incredibly responsive from the start and he didn't overcomplicate or try to sell you on needless features. In fact, the very first impression that I had was when he responded to my request for a quote and literally came out the next day to walk me through it. I knew then and there that he and Liaison Landscapes was the company we wanted to go with. We didn't wait to lock in a contract within the next few days. Liaison Landscapes, thank you again for making our backyard project a reality and exceeding all expectations. You should be incredibly proud about the work and also about the way you conduct yourselves as a company. I truly wish more companies (not just landscapers) held themselves to the same standards as you guys do. Not only do I highly recommend Liaison Landscapes, but I also INSIST that you go with them for your project. Seriously, please do yourself a favor and at the very least, engage with them on any sort of project idea that you have and watch their skillful expertise unfold right in front of your eyes. What do you have to lose from a simple email or call? So again, do yourself a favor, reach out to them and discuss your project and then thank me later. You're welcome. read more

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5 stars for Liaison! Our project was designed and managed by Sean and Luis and could not be more pleased with the whole experience - and the final results! Years of neglect left our yard in terrible shape, we had do to something. We chose Liaison after discussing with half a dozen other landscapers. Here are the reasons we give FIVE STARS * Sean was very dedicated to our project - he has both professional *AND* timely communication - it felt that we were the only client he was working with. It is so rare to receive that kind of service and attention * He has a vast knowledge and very well educated on all things project management, planning, landscape design * His first choice of word is YES. I threw several curveballs (unintentionally); he handled them with grace and professionalism. * Luis, our foreman on the job- the hardest worker ever. So super respectful to our property- so detail oriented- he was obsessed with us loving the work. * He has passion! And leads a great team. Even in the rain, the team finished the job- I was shocked! I was prepared for the job to be delayed and okay with it, but of course, Luis would never want to disappoint. * Great and clear communication from Luis. I found him to be positive and default to Yes, we can do that. I also want to mention - my job was probably one of the smaller ones for Liaison... at no point did I feel any less of a priority, even when my budget came wayyyyy under what we were quoted at. Super positive team worked with what I could afford. My yard is clean, safe and organized. We are super happy. If I started my own company, I'd hire Sean with certainty! Check out before and afters! Bravo Sean, Luis and Markus! read more

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Providing an update on our experience ~8 months later I am pretty disappointed in the follow up and customer service we experienced after the work was done. We had a few plants die on us, which could have been the result of many things (i.e. under/over watering, poor choice for climate, not enough sun, etc). I tried to contact Markus on at least 5 different occasions via text to come check it out and help us get some replacement plants, but he never followed through. We had a fig tree planted as well, which was planted less than a foot away from the house behind us. Given the landscaping experience these guys have, I'm pretty upset that they didn't think of how big it would get in a few years, and we will likely have to move it. Another succulent was planted in a tight space between 2 walls, thus not getting any sunlight, and it died within 2 months. It seems like they rushed through our job and didn't plan out the locations of each plant very well prior to putting in the ground. read more

Markus and team at Liaison Landscapes were extremely professional, responsive, and pleasant during the course of our backyard renovation. After checking with several vendors, we settled on Liaison because they had the right combination of quality, reputation, and cost. Also very important to us was the design process, which Markus helped us through step-by-step. By explaining pricing on typical items and materials, we were able to quickly and comprehensively design our ideal deck. He provided options and alternatives that fit our vision and budget. Also very useful was Liaison's many relationships throughout the industry... from nursery owners to structural engineers, we were able to take advantage of their network and get all steps done in a timely manner. In retrospect, since this was the very first time my husband and I had gone through anything like this, we really valued what kind of relationship we would have with our landscapers. We can say that in this regard, Markus and the rest of the team at Liaison really came through for us. We always felt comfortable asking questions and we always understood next steps. Thanks Liaison! read more

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I had a great experience working with Liaison. This was my first large landscaping project. Sean, Luis, and the entire crew were great at explaining what the options were, sharing updates as they were put in practice, and just being professional and respectful as they worked in the house. Very happy with both the process and end result - would highly recommend! read more

I contacted several landscaping services and they were not interested in taking care of my small job. I then contacted Liaison Landscaping and spoke with Markus. He immediately told me Liaison would take care of the front of my house. I needed to have an ugly yucca stump removed; it was about 3 ft. in diameter, sticking up about 5 inches from my driveway, in the corner formed by my house and the left side of the front steps. I had a vague idea of what I wanted the finished product to look like but needed guidance from Markus to finalize the plans. He quickly made good suggestions, all of which I accepted. His crew ground the yucca stump down and built a concrete box in the corner, applied stucco and painted it to match my house and planted a Red Dragon maple in the planter box. Such an improvement! It looks like the planter box has always been there. In addition I had a rectangular space on the right side of the outside stairwell, long and narrow, right next to my neighbor's short wall. Markus suggested closing the opening to the sidewalk with cement/stucco, paint it to match the house, and fill in the rectangular area with six Aeoniums. Once again, what a beautiful difference this made. In any of my dealings with Markus and his crew they were responsive to my needs and respectful of taking good care of everything. His crew worked very hard and they clearly had good camaraderie with one another. I cannot stress enough their customer service was top-notch. Lots of businesses promise good customer service, but Liaison delivered in this area, also. I enjoyed working with Markus and appreciated the hard work his crew did to transform the front of my house. What a beautiful job they all did. That yucca stump was so ugly I was ashamed of how my house looked. And now it looks beautiful and will be even more so once the maple tree blooms. I highly recommend Liaison Landscaping. read more

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I have a house I need to sell that had no curb appeal. Liaison Landscape to the rescue. They redid my front & back yard installing all new irrigation, new plants & lawn at a competitive price with good communication read more

After consulting with three vendors we immediately knew that Markus was our guy! They basically helped us take an ugly, boring back yard and transform it into a garden that my kiddo can play within and we adults can happily and proudly entertain! I even got a lemon tree! Markus and his team worked efficiently respecting my neighbor, my freshly painted walls and keeping within my desired time frame. I may not have any comparison but Markus was honest, upfront and realistic with me in creating our yard! read more

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Liaison Landscapes did a fantastic job on our backyard. They started with an overgrown urban jungle with a dilapidated fence and retaining wall, and had the vision and skill to create for us a modern oasis. Markus is a pleasure to work with - he is practical and not scared of a budget. He also is knowledgeable about different types of plants and what thrives with little sun. He created an amazing team lead by Octavio to execute our backyard - they were all professional, efficient, and very pleasant to work with. Of all the vendors we worked with during our remodel, this backyard team was by far our favorite. They made the process easy and the outcome is beautiful; our backyard has a gorgeous new redwood fence, a firepit, a patio, turf for our pup, perimeter landscaping, and a little patch for a small herb garden. We highly recommend Liaison Landscapes. read more

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Had and initial phone call with them and was told their designer(and owner) would contact me to discuss further. Never happened. I called back. Finally spoke with him. He told me to email him with exactly what I wanted. I spent almost an hour drafting a very detailed email of our backyard project. They never responded. I wouldn't waste your time with this company. read more

Liaison Landscapes did an amazing job with my front yard landscape and building a beautiful deck in the backyard. They were detailed, timely and VERY professional. They we're also very flexible and helpful when months later I had to call them out to remove part of the deck to allow the Plummer to fix a pump underneath. They did it all in no time with no charge! Thank you!! I highly recommend them. read more

Liaison Landscapes is amazing! I had a design and development project that I needed to get done on a timeline. They were able to creatively deliver a great finished product (on time & on budget). Thanks for the great service and efficient turnaround. Highly recommend! read more

We are absolutely grateful for Markus and his incredible team for replacing a fence and wall system on one side of our property. We live in San Francisco where issues with neighbors living in close proximity can be fraught--and trust me this was the case from planning through completion of our project. Thankfully Markus is an expert in all aspects of the services he offers, an excellent communicator and a true liaison! The workmen were all incredibly skilled, hard working and polite. The product is beautiful! read more

My wife and I found Markus and his business after several months of reviewing, receiving quotes from, and talking directly with various other landscapers all around the Bay Area. The mission: give our backyard a complete renovation, effectively gutting the entire space to convert it into a social area that would provide a venue for hosting parties, relaxing, and giving our daughter a little patch of grass to play in and call her own. The previous owners of our home were real greenthumbs, as evidenced by the yard we inherited as part of buying our home. Garden beds everywhere and very nice plants and bushes surrounded by mulch. It was very nice... for awhile. However, as our daughter got older and our jobs kept us further and further away from being able to maintain the yard, our priorities changed. Our needs changed. Enter Markus, Ricardo, and his team of truly incredible landscapers. Though he came into our hunt for a contractor late in the game, he was the only one to truly offer a vision for our yard that all but exactly matched what we were looking for - without us telling him what we wanted. The method by which he got acquainted with our yard - capturing the dimensions with his footsteps - translated into a blueprint which really captured what we could do with the space we had. About a week passed before we received our first quote. Of all the contractors we received quotes from, the one from Liaison Landscapes was by far the most professional by a landslide, with detailed line items for each element of the project broken down. The costs of each portion of the work were shared in a way that really impressed us, especially since my wife and I are pretty detail-oriented people. Though his final price came in higher than some other quotes, we ultimately chose Liaison Landscapes because we simply felt the most comfortable with them. It's the little details that mattered. Markus clearly understood what we wanted and, while he provided his own input into some design decisions, was great at executing based on our wants and needs. All his trucks had his company logo stamped on them; he employed his own crew versus a contractor subcontracting parts of the job, something I greatly appreciated. He visited our home almost daily to inspect the work done on the yard after the project began. He was easily accessible via phone and email, with his responding to our messages within hours - if not minutes - of receiving them. The backyard renovation project ran a few days longer than originally planned and did end up costing more than was originally scoped (entirely on my wife and I as we wanted to swap out decomposed granite for travertine tiles in what would be the social area), but HOLY CRAP the results speak for themselves. My wife and I are 100% satisfied with the backyard Markus's team delivered over a period of just under a month. It really is everything we could have asked for and more. Markus, thank you. read more

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Elliot created a beautiful backyard design that incorporated all of my family's needs - a play area for 2 young children, a relief station for 2 senior dogs, a need for privacy between houses in a very narrow space, and structures/landscaping that would withstand very high winds at various times during the year. He suggested many great options to accomplish my vision and goals and meticulously walked me through the various details of the proposal. I am thankful for his expertise and would work with him again if the opportunity arises. read more