If you are looking for a design/build firm to make your outdoor landscaping oasis dreams come true, Outdoor Design by Oz is your team! We loved their online portfolio and came to Ozzie, Owner, with a very complex large and tall retaining wall project for our backyard. We enjoyed working with their team so much that after our backyard was completed, we signed on to do our front yard and driveway with them! After our initial meeting with Ozzie and Christine, Designer, they knew right from the get-go that our project will need to go through the 3-6 month permitting process with the City of Seattle. They also let us know early on that a structural engineer, geotech, and site surveyor were needed and they would be handling the coordination process. We felt confident in signing the contract after our meeting since they were detailed in explaining the entire process to us from design conception, permitting, to construction. Christine came to us with fantastic designs, while making our challenging backyard as usable as possible with the large retaining wall. She listened to our needs, made design adjustments to fit our lifestyle, and also stopped us from making decisions that would not benefit us (very important!). She quickly turned around updated drawings and renderings and gave us great suggestions on where to shop for materials to create our desired look and feel for our backyard. Ozzie got us through permitting smoothly and we were ready to start construction! He and his team were amazing throughout the entire process. We encountered several material delays that were outside of anyone's control and he was very communicative on timelines while we waited for things to arrive. Ozzie and his team were very accommodating to making adjustments during the construction process to make sure we got things built exactly as we envisioned like pattern layouts, tile layouts, and lighting placement. We loved their craftsmanship and our project turned out beautifully! 100 Stars!!! Hire Outdoor Design by Oz!! read more

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We did a deck, outdoor kitchen, and backyard with Oz, we couldn't be happier. Christine is the best. Came in and designed and managed the project. Great work, fair price. read more

Do yourself a favor and get more options. They are over priced and don't get the job done the way they say. Owner is untrustworthy. Just try someone else. Anyone else. read more

I had a back yard with crumbling rocks. Christine and Oz came out, worked with my ideas and brought my yard to life. The workmanship, the crew, including Nick was outstanding. My yard turned out better than I expected. I would highly recommend them. They are an amazing team. read more

Recommended by my friend and did not disappoint. Attentive, hardworking, and great craftsmanship. They were also able to assist me with unexpected City permit requirements even though they did not have to. Cherry on top is the great pricing and the amazing quality of work read more

Oz Outdoor Living Spaces - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had Oz and his team redo our backyard in May of 2021: They added patio pavers, replaced some old janky stairs, built out a new paver patio area, and added a much nicer facade to our retaining wall. This was quite an extensive extensive job and -- 6 months later -- we are still very happy with how things turned out. I've attached some before- and 6-months-after- pics to show how well the improvements have stood up over time. I do have to mention that we recently (Jan 2022) had some drainage issues with the new side pathway where water was pooling and running into a basement window-well of our house. Not only did Oz's team show up within a day of us calling them back, but they immediately set up a temporary barrier to mitigate any further flooding. They then came back later that week, fixed the drainage line issue, and re-graded the pathway so that any surface water now directs away from the house. These types of issues happen sometimes, but the immediate response and accountability we got from Oz and his team speak volumes! read more

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Update: Started Feb 5 and we had our deposit returned, AFTER NO PROGRESS, on May 28. At least you admit you used MS Paint. I didn't even know that still existed. Would have at minimum said figma. Happy to post screenshots or would you like to accept this review and move on... I think that'd be more professional looking that way. An apology also would look good. Second Update: Hilariously "Oz" deleted his response that was based on the update above. read more

Outdoor Design by Oz exceeded our expectations across the board on our hardscaping project. We are fortunate here in Seattle to have many great choices for contractors, but Outdoor Design by Oz is a cut above the rest in my opinion. Yes, they can be pricey, but the sheer quality of the work made the investment in our property well worth it. Our designer Christine Dwyer brought a wonderful design esthetic and also an eagerness to listen to our ideas and to help give them shape. The end result looks great but is also unmistakably ours. Looking back, we had a lot of fun with the creative process, even though the choices could sometimes be overwhelming! When it came to execution, the crew were simply exemplary. Throughout the project, the crew and supervisors (Renato, Alex, Radames) consistently asked for our feedback and went the extra mile to add little touches that elevated our space. Ozzie was in touch with us through the last stages of the project ensuring that everything was to our liking. This is a company full of good people you will want to become friends with. Our new space is already drawing oohs and aahs from our neighbors. Summers are going to be a ton of fun! read more

OVER PRICED AND TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION. I own several properties in the area and have worked closely with several vendors and contractors. My experience with Outdoor Design is by far the worst. The tech NO SHOWED the first appointment and didn't even bother to call back. Since I believe in second chances, I reluctantly reached back out and rescheduled. Afterwards he sent back a quote WELL OVER 2x what others are asking. The quote contained no line items for their work. When I asked for the line item breakdown he shot back, "we need 10% deposit before proceeding - company policy". What a JOKE. I will NEVER give my business to anyone who is unwilling to show me EXACTLY what I am paying for!! STAY AWAY!!! read more

Ozzie and his crew took our neglected, unusable backyard space and turned it into a beautiful hardscaped oasis. We purchased our home in September and knew immediately the backyard space needed some updating. We quoted out the work with a few companies but Ozzie helped us develop a design and was super responsive from the start, even following up to see if we had any additional questions between conversations. The demo and project team became like family as they worked tirelessly for months on our project. We looked forward to seeing them each day. Their eye for detail is amazing. They always checked with us for design decisions and were never frustrated when we tweaked scope after they'd started on something. They're professional, dedicated and friendly. During the big rain in December, our basement flooded. Coming from sunny Southern California, we didn't have the first clue how to tackle the flood. Our project manager didn't hesitate and jumped right in to help us move furniture, pump out water and helped troubleshoot a solution to stop the water flow. He worked until 7pm on a Saturday night just to make sure we were in an okay place before leaving. 100% recommend Ozzie and his team to anyone looking for an upgrade to their outdoor space. Their work speaks for itself but the amazing team that will help you improve your space is a bonus! read more

Oz Outdoor Living Spaces - After and before pics of backyard space. - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oz and team did a fantastic job on our backyard and we are overly satisfied with the end result. Finished on time, within budget, and made some excellent design recommendations along the way. The entire team was extremely friendly and professional from design until completion. When things didn't go as planned, Oz and team were fantastic to partner with and they adjusted on the fly and found creative ways to stay within budget. I would highly recommend them and I plan to continue using them for additional projects in the future. read more

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Outdoor Design by Oz did phenomenal work on our back yard. Oz was able to look at our yard and come up with a clean and simple design that took our yard to another level. It also turned our unused back yard to being our favorite place to hang out. Oz and his staff went above and beyond to ensure that everything was perfect and that we were happy. Everyone was so great to work with, professional and very friendly. If you're looking for someone who can take your concept and turn it into real life, all while being open, honest and great to work with, then these are the guys for you. read more

Oz Outdoor Living Spaces - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ozzie was great to work with from start to finish! His ideas for our backyard exceeded our vision and his team totally delivered. They excavated and installed in a matter of days and transformed our yard from a dirt pile to a beautiful hardscape. We could not be happier! Pictures don't do it justice! read more

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When I started looking at remodeling my backyard, I knew I could trust Outdoor Designs by Oz. I've known the owner, Ozzie, for a long time, we went to high school together and took some design classes back in school. Ozzie's always been an upfront personable guy, I trusted that he would take on my vision and create something fantastic. My project was not a simple task, if it was, I would have done it myself. There were drainage issues, grading issues, left over buried stumps by a lazy builder - all these things were not only corrected, but Ozzie and his crew exceeded my expectations. From estimate to final job walk, Ozzie and his team were exceptional. His field team led by Mario were also great. They are truly artists and I watched them rework areas if they weren't perfect in their eyes. Overall, the job came in on budget, on time, communication was great throughout the entire project and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to redo an outdoor space. I'll be hiring Oz and his team to finish the second phase of my outdoor area, I have all the confidence in the world that they'll come through again. read more

We met Oz at the gardening show in Seattle. He's been awesome, and came in more reasonably priced than the other quotes we got. We love his designs, and our yard went from wild overgrown garden to a place our daughter can enjoy. The installation was impacted by the horrible snow storm, but even with the setback the team was professional. This is one of the first times I have felt that I actually had a contractor deliver on what they promised. read more

had misfortune of crossing paths with this company in the process of developing a patio for our home. They sent a representative who provided a very attractive quote. This quote was conveniently devoid of dimensions of any kind, as well as details of the materials to be used. The moment I paid their nonrefundable 10% deposit, the estimator was conveniently replaced with someone else who insisted that somehow our project scope had changed and as a result our "estimate" increased 150%. Suspicious, we went about obtaining four other quotes for the project and found that this company had intended to charge over $10,000 more than even their most expensive competitor. The lack of details in provided estimates, the non-refundable deposit, and bait and switch tactics are designed to leave customers with no recourse but to over-pay. There are many other landscape companies in the Puget sound area. I would recommend going with literally any other outfit. read more

Loved the work Oz and his team did on our backyard/ side patio. As always, there were some unknown obstacles we found in our backyard but his team did a great job of always letting us know and troubleshooting to resolve the issue to make sure everything came out great. Since we are spending so much more time outside, we are loving the space. We will definitely use them for future projects and appreciate all of their efforts. read more

Outdoor Design by OZ created a wonderful patio for our home which we enjoy daily. It was a true pleasure working with Ozzie and his team, and I highly recommend their work. read more

Oz Outdoor Living Spaces - Landscape Architects or Designers Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Oz's team was amazing. Could not have been more pleased with our project! They showed up on time each day, worked hard to make sure we were happy with every detail, and finished on time and on budget. I've worked with contractors before that did not perform in a quality way and Oz's team really did. We have additional projects to consider doing next year and will definitely contact Oz for the work. Highly recommend them! read more

What can I say about Outdoor Designs? My husband and I are BEYOND satisfied with the work Ozzie and his crew has done on our walkway! After meeting Ozzie at the home show, we had him come out and do a bid against two other contractors. Not only did he come up with a more imaginative design (which was exactly our tastes), but he came in considerably less expensive on the square footage. This allowed us budget-wise to have him add stairs to the project...which we were so glad we did! That is a particular showstopper since they light up underneath at night! Another excellent feature of the walkway is a rotunda that Ozzie came up with, serving as an excellent patio front for our cottage. Another plus, even though 2 weeks was the expectation on the duration of the project, it came in at six days! Ozzie is an excellent communicator and you'll see his talents immediately when given you a quote. In fact, we will be using him again next year to do our retaining wall (which will perfectly tie in to the stairs and walkway). Check him out!!! read more

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We spent months researching contractors for our backyard project and got a half dozen quotes before we met Ozzie. Proposals varied greatly in price and quality, but none felt quite right. Coming across ads for the Flower and Garden show, we learned that Outdoor Design by Oz, among other hardscape companies would be there, and we looked them up online. Immediately, we were intrigued by his project renderings posted online and knew we wanted to learn more. When we met at the show, we just knew he was the right guy for the job. We gave him the low-down on our project and crossed our fingers that his timeline would match up with our completion date. Ozzie helped us in creating a space that worked for our family. He was very thorough in his design and left no detail untouched. When we approved final design, next came selecting pavers and color. He took us to see his completed projects to get a feel for what the pavers looked like in daylight versus a paver showroom under fluorescents. I'm so glad we did this because what I thought I loved, I didn't when I saw it in person. Once we broke ground, it went by so fast! Much credit to his crew, Mario and Ismael, who worked AROUND THE CLOCK to get this done for us. We helped where we could, although we were probably just in their way, lol, but they seemed to appreciate our involvement. Ozzie and his team are amazing and just good & kind people. Their quality of work shows in the details. In retrospect, I wish I would've set up a time lapse video because the transformation is truly incredible. We are looking forward to have Ozzie back to transform our front yard!!! read more

They responded quickly and really focused on what I wanted. They did not provide what I was looking for but did not pressure me to change my mind read more

From our first meeting to the follow-up on our final "punch list" items, we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Ozzie and his team came in right on budget, offered excellent advice, and were undeterred by the many (and significant) challenges presented by a difficult site wedged into a hillside in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. In addition to being excellent problem-solvers, swift workers, responsive to our questions, respectful to our neighbors, and exceptionally talented (and swift!) craftspeople, Ozzie and everyone on his crew are also solid people. Outdoor Design by Oz is truly a well-run professional outfit. read more

I contacted this company for a hardscape project. They promptly returned my inquiry within 30 minutes, which was impressive. An appointment was made for 10a.m. On the day of our appointment I got a text, calling me by a different name, asking if I forgot our 8 a.m. appointment? Apparently some scheduling error on their part. When I try to clarify I am sent a picture of a calendar invite for 8 a.m. but my email had a typo, so of course I never got it, nor any other communication stating time change from initial call. Then I got text telling me measurements had been acquired with a laser over our fence and he'd be in touch with a proposal/estimate. I inquired how that could be as we had not discussed what I specifically wanted? To this I got a text, "What do you want?" After exchanging texts of what I was looking for with pics, he promised an estimate within 48 hours. An appointment was agreed for 6p.m. the next day. He did state he'd stay late to accommodate my work schedule. A few hours before the appointment he begins texting me, asking if I was ready to sign a deal for the work? Mind you, we had never met face to face, nor had I seen the proposal! He goes on to boast of 20 years experience and he was sure I would love the proposal. When I responded I was not ready to sign and was getting estimates from other companies, he said they deal in quality and if price ( no idea what price was as I had no estimate!) was my driver, then maybe this was not a good fit. I'm annoyed now; I am quite busy at work as well, so when he offers to simply email the proposal I agree. He says their company does two step process-estimate, then present proposal. I am told, via text, if customer doesn't sign up, they move to next customer. Then he back tracks stating he's happy to meet and inquires if I might meet before 6?! At this point, I am angry at the arrogance and poor service so I tell him to just email it as I am busy at work and can't be home before 6. That was a week ago, I never got en email, a proposal or any kind of follow up contact. Unbelievable!!! read more

We moved into a new home - newly built in March 2018. The backyard was small and the concrete patio 10x12. We met Ozzie at the Home and Garden show and immediately it was a team effort. We had several bids and because of Ozzie's style and we felt honesty we decided to go with Outdoor Design by Oz. Two months later (we needed HSA approval) we have a brand new gorgeous large patio and a separate sitting area. The backyard looks amazing. Ozzie's install team was kind, courteous, and great designers. We so enjoyed working with the entire team. We highly recommend Outdoor Design by OZ. You won't be disappointed. read more

A great set of people to work with! Ozzie was a consummate professional from the beginning and his entire crew did excellent work installing a sprinkler system and a pathway to our backyard. The designs were excellent, the communication was timely, the work was top-notch - a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommend! read more

Ozzie and his team has done an awesome job in transforming our front and back yards to a more functional space. We met him at the Home & Garden Show and expressed what we had in mind. Two months later, he brought our vision to life. We are pleased with his work. read more

I was looking for a retaining wall and was having trouble finding a reasonable quote from anyone. I heard about these guys and gave them a call. Response was prompt, Ozzie was very knowledgeable and fair priced. He made the process painless. Highly recommended! read more