Update: I actually posted the wrong date. I have been dealing with this contractor on this job since 2012, not 2014. This has taken 6-7 years to resolve!!! The Contractors Board agreed with me on the concrete despite whatever he states in his rebuttal to my review. He fought me all the way, he refused voluntary mediation and was forced into MANDATORY mediation. Instead of working with me, he bragged about how his insurance company NEVER pays and will fight me tooth and nail. They sent their corporate attorney, and Kerry brought expert witnesses, suppliers, testimonials, all kinds of publications to fight me. Kerry certainly followed through on his promise to fight me! His bond company refused to pay me as well. Despite this, I was awarded the maximum that they could allow as there are limits to the award under mandatory arbitration. I am still out a lot of money to fix the damages so you should consider all the limitations before entering into a contract with any contractor. Most contractors only have bonds for the minimum which is 15k or so and many projects exceed that. You only have 2 years to file a claim against the bond according to his bond company, So if you have a latent defect 5 years later, it could be an issue. What happens when you have issues with a 50K project? I have everything organized, documented, etc and you are more than welcome to view all communications as well as see the job for yourself and make up your own mind. There is a positive review from me that I wrote when he first competed the project. I have asked him numerous times to remove it, but as if today it is still on there, so please refer to this current review. read more

We hired Kerry Snyder, Lupe and their hard-working crew to redo all of the hardscape for our 10K square foot lot. The job scope included extensive demolition, pavers for the entire driveway and the backyard, drainage replacement, installation of artificial turf, a metal gate, a backyard seat wall, fountains and lighting throughout. They did a beautiful job. The team was always on time, maintained a clean job site, and was responsive to our requests. Kerry kept us informed each step of the way, contacting us weekly to make sure we were satisfied. Lupe was the on-site supervisor, and was always friendly and courteous, as were his team of workers. Their professionalism made us feel comfortable and glad that we had selected them for the job. Snyder & Associates was not the least expensive among bidders, but the quality of their work, the ability to meet our schedule, and keep within our budget, was worth the cost. At the end of the day, it boils down to trust, and we would not hesitate to retain Kerry and Lupe again for any future project. read more

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We have enjoyed working with Kerry and his team of professionals. Our backyard project was completed in good time in spite of a rainy winter. We totally love the results! Kerry is responsive and his team is terrific. Loved working with them. read more

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What a GREAT experience! After interviewing several landscape contractors we decided to go with Snyder & Associates Landscape Inc and we were NOT disappointed with our choice. We have been considering adding an outside fire pit and rockscape for several years but have not been able to get comfortable with the design or process to accomplish it. From start to finish it was a smooth, easy process! These guys deserve 10 stars! Mark read more

My husband and I decided last year, after living in our house for over thirty years, that we should finally get around to remodeling our backyard. After talking to several contractors, it became obvious that not all landscape contractors are equal in their ability to help clients develop a design, anticipate what they want and need, and to work with them to stay within their budgetary constraints. We knew at the end of our first meeting with Kerry Snyder that he was our guy. Kerry guided us every step of the way through design development, drainage system needs, engineering plans, material choices, city permit approvals, plant choices, etc. His crew was great, working quickly and with the highest standards of workmanship in all aspects of the project. From the demolition of our old concrete slab, through construction of a new covered conversation and dining area, outdoor fireplace and planting areas, we were very impressed with the quality of the work and the attention to detail. The project was completed on time, in spite of several things that we added to the original scope as the job progressed, and we are very happy with our beautiful new outdoor living space. read more

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Last fall we took on a big, expensive landscaping project. Unfortunately, construction was faulty and the contractor refused to stand behind the work. We brought in a number of contractors to look at a redo and discovered that the redo would cost as much as the original job. Either we would pay twice for the job, which had to be done due to hazards, or take our case to a lawyer and to the California State Licensing Board. Landscape architect and contractor Kerry Snyder from Snyder & Associates, who had created a stunning landscape for a neighbor, agreed to take a look. Snyder & Associates is a multi-licensed company that undertakes landscape design, construction and maintenance. As well, Kerry is a construction defect expert, well versed in California law and construction law. Kerry proposed to communicate with the original contractor/s to have them return to redo the job with licensed workers --at no cost or inconvenience to us. This sounded impossible. Five months had passed since the contractor finished the job and our efforts to get them to make the repairs had failed. Yet, the inconceivable happened. The contractor paid their crews to repair and complete all masonry and irrigation at no cost to us. Kerry negotiated what needed to be done, approved construction materials, handled communication with contractor and crews, and supervised work. He recommended solutions that simplified the job and reduced the contractor's expenses without compromising results. As well, Kerry communicated to all parties with calm and good will. There was no animosity on either side. All of this made the experience stress-free for us. Of course, resolution is not always possible between homeowner and contractor, but it worked out for us. Kerry's bill was a fraction of what we expected. His technical expertise is deep and broad. His honesty and standards of excellence are impressive. We recommend Kerry of Snyder & Associates for landscape projects and problems, without hesitation. read more

I began my project, a major overhaul of my backyard and pool with a landscape design/contractor whom I thought I had done my due diligence on. We went and looked at his work, his license looked good, and he seemed like an honest guy. Well, that quickly turned out not to be the case after subs were knocking on my door for payment, the work being done was sub standard, and I was pretty much being ignored by the contractor. All this after he had taken several thousand dollars. The kicker was, the day before he had me sign the contract, his license was suspended. So here I was with my backyard totally destroyed and no contractor. I then had the extreme good fortune of someone recommending Snyder and Associates. We met Kerry and his designer Ross, who came to our residence and evaluated what had been done, and how to proceed forward. Within a week Ross came back to us with a modified plan (with several improvements to the original). Kerry took us to several of his jobs, and the work looked beautiful. So we decided to move forward. From the first day that the crew arrived I could see a huge difference, and in my opinion this is where Snyder and Associates truly stands out. The crew that arrived was extremely professional, and from the minute they got out of their trucks they were all business. Lupe, and his son Jose, who supervised the crew, really knew what they were doing. It was obvious that the crew had worked together for some time, as each member seemed to know exactly what to do. I could tell from the beginning that they all took a great deal of pride in what they were doing. What was also appreciated was at the end of each day, the job site was left clean and neat. The subs that were used, Josh from Epic Communication, Travis from Ferro Iron, and any others, all had the same great work ethic. Kerry was always available to discuss the job, and kept us informed on the progress. My calls, text messages, and emails were always promptly returned. We had several meetings with Kerry, who took us to various showrooms to pick out the different styles and materials that would work best for our project. Because we live in a high fire risk area, Kerry had to go above and beyond, dealing with County Building and Safety, and County Fire, walking my plans through plan check to expedite approval and keeping the job on schedule. Without a doubt or hesitation, I would recommend Snyder and Associates to anyone looking for a quality top notch job. We love the way it turned out and couldn't be happier with the experience. read more

They tried to give me prices on the phone without ever seeing my backyard. The total came out to $200,000. Their estimates were ridiculus. We have a very small yard and wanted an outdoor seating area, a very small pool and spa. Well over twice the cost of anyone else. read more

We had our entire backyard redone, including the pool. The backyard is somewhat small, but Kerry and his whole team did a wonderful job in utilizing space without overcrowding. A big built in BBQ center was added. The backyard actually seems bigger! I cannot say enough about Kerry and Associates. From the very start of the process, it was a pleasant experience. Kerry, Ross, Lupe and Jose were great to work with. Very involved, open, and approachable. We never felt out of the loop. Our opinions and thoughts were welcomed. We were in constant communication with Kerry the entire time. He let us know when and what was coming next. Kerry really went above and beyond himself, and he is the owner. He didn't just have any project manager deal with it. Great work ethics! The very best project management you can imagine. And the project was completed on time if not a bit early. Overall....beautiful work, on time, and great people!! read more

Focus is on what the customer wants. Snyder & Associates designed and completed our back patio project. We now have an extension of our indoor living space with a beautiful exterior living space; like adding a room onto the house. Any changes made during construction were integrated smoothly into the project. Great customer service, too. the couple of issues we encountered after completion were taken care of in professional manner. read more

Snyder & Associates did a beautiful job designing my yard to my taste and specifications. They were very diligent about making my vision come to life. I now have a wonderful rose garden with a walking path, a fountain, and a stone patio that is getting raves from my family and friends. They worked really hard to get the job done in time and their customer service was excellent. So happy I hired them!!! read more

I have recently hired Snyder & Associates to design and build my backyard with a swimming pool on the slope. I cannot express enough how lucky I am to have this company building a dream backyard for us. Everything has been working out perfectly according to the design and schedule. I have zero hasel and zero complaint so far. Kerry Snyder, the owner, has been such a wonderful listener and so easy to work with. He does not cut corner or quality to just win your job. Instead he works very closely with the city, the engineers and his designers to build a safe, functional and beautiful backyard for his customer. I truly appreciate having him and his people working on my backyard project. read more

I could not be more pleased with Snyder & Associates, however I am probably not as pleased as I am grateful for everything Kerry, Lupe and his team have done for us... After a major "contractor gone wrong" situation with our backyard remodel, we were left not only without a contractor, but with major issues with the work that had already been completed. We interviewed many contractors, hoping to pick up the pieces, only to discover that nobody was willing to take on our problems and scope of work. After removing ourselves from the situation and praying about things profusely, we came across Snyder & Associates on Houzz. In addition to examples of his beautiful work, there were testimonials on his website in which he had helped clients with similar situations as ours, and I have to say this gave us hope. Of course after reviewing his credentials with the Contractor's State License Board, we decided to schedule a consultation with Kerry. Needless to say, Kerry was willing to take on the job and we accepted do to the confidence he expressed that giving us a dream backyard was obtainable. It was not easy and it was not fast, but Kerry, Lupe and his team navigated us through the process of obtaining engineering, going through City Planning, obtaining permits, and even filing an official complaint on our previous "contractor" with the Contractor's State License Board. And yes, they found him and fined him! We have our dream backyard because of Snyder & Associates, the quality of work and the finished product is beyond our expectations. We will always be grateful and are proud to show it off. read more