Troy Bankord Design

(8 reviews)

Ben is an incredible entrepreneur, hard worker and good communicator for this clients…read more I found him through Yelp projects and he was attentive and quickly help schedule an onsite appointment for a site survey. We discussed a very large front yard undertaking with him. We wanted a "low grass" front yard concept and I explained to him some general flowers and plants I wanted involved. He put an outdoor landscaping "floor plan" together if you will. We talked things through and after some slight adjustments, we moved forward! He was great to organize and plan with. The issue is the timing of all of the plants and when they would be arriving due to the "zone" we are in. On the day of the project he and his team member arrived bright and early, discussed the plan and drawing once again to make sure we were all on the same page and got to work. Ben handled much of the getting rid of the grass and having level and even dirt. We had him bury a pipe regarding our excess water pump so that it was clean and underground and to the sidewalk. Then all of the plants were put into place and everything was covered with mulch. We even had him take out some large bushes that were in the back yard as part of the project while he was here. He was great to work with, had awesome follow up and always explained why something was happening. In his profession there obviously are some weather dependencies, so he was always good about keeping us informed if something had to slightly shift in the schedule.

I messaged Ben on the Yelp request for a quote feature and he was among the first to respond. He…read morehad an opening within a couple days for lawn cutting, which was perfect for our needs at a new house with a wildly overgrown front and back lawn. His communication was excellent. His service was fast and efficient. He was very reasonable. I hope to work with him regularly. Excellent value

Integrity Landscape Services, LLC

Quality, expertise, customer satisfaction describe the reasons to hire this company…read more I have hired Integrity four times in the last three years. This is the best home contractor experience I have had. Integrity took the time to meet with me in my yard to discuss work I wanted done. They also pointed out improvements that could be made to add value and enjoyment to my yard. Within days, they sent a detailed project plan and pricing. They were kind enough to return to answer questions and finalize the plans. The company has removed and replaced plants and mulch in my yard, corrected grade to improve drainage around my house, removed trees, and seeded new lawn. The skills and expertise of this company are evident from the first to last detail. There is a clear sense of pride in a job well done woven into the fabric of this company, and it shows. Every employee on site and in the office is pleasant to work with and kept me informed as the work progressed. The company has a wide and varied portfolio of work. From practical maintenance, to beautiful landscape design and creative use of stone...this company does it all.

From the owner: As experienced landscape designers, we work to incorporate your preferred landscape features such…read moreas; plants from a select local nursery, variety of brick pavers to create your custom patio design, retaining wall or water feature. It is also important to install all landscape features at the proper grade to prevent damaging water problems. We believe landscaping should be done right the first time. Serving Milwaukee, Franklin, Brookfield, Muskego, New Berlin, Mequon, Menomonee Falls, Elm Grove, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Oak Creek, Tiver Hills, Shorewood, Sussex, Waukesha and Whitefish Bay. Landscaper, landscapers, landscape company, landscape companies, landscaping company, landscape contractor, landscape contractors.

Mike's Tile & Stone

1.0

We had used Mike for several small jobs before and that work was adequate - not award winning, but…read moreokay. This time we called him and told him we wanted a really nice job. He was supposed to tear out the old linoleum and then install the limestone over a heated floor mat. He said no problem and gave us quote, after first looking at the job. He assured us the work would be first rate. We specifically told him not to cut any of the tiles in the house, as we knew that would cause dust, from previous tile work we have had done. In fact, we said we did not want it cut even in the garage, as the dust would get on cars. We walked him through the job and how we wanted the moldings removed and then reinstalled back on top of the tiles once they were laid. He was surprised by that fact and said he usually did not do that. He usually just mortars up to the moldings while they are in place and leaves them half buried under the tile. We have seen that approach before and to our taste it does not look good. He eventually understood and agreed with us. We went back over how we wanted all of the linoleum removed as well. We wanted the new tiles bonded to concrete, not linoleum. This he wholeheartedly agreed with and said it was "no big deal, just a putty knife and a few minutes work." Mike then eventually reneged on installing the heated mat and said we needed to have that done by someone else. We grudgingly did so. Better to do it right than have someone reluctant do it, we thought. Mind you, he did not lower his price, but let that go. Next, I came home when they had half finished the work, only to be able to determine that they did not rip out all of the linoleum, as promised! Also, they had cut the tile inside the house and there was dust everywhere - including even inside the DVD drawers when you eject DVDs from the players! It was on everything! I called Mike and he gave a lame excuse about needing to cut the tiles inside because it had been raining outside and how he needed to leave the linoleum in place in order to taper the mortar over the heated mat. Something we discussed at the outset and said he could easily do - taper over the mat. He excuses were clearly lies. He said the tile on the linoleum would never come loose and we should not worry about it. He would warranty it for two years. Gee thanks! Mike then finished the rest of the job and the tiles are installed crooked, the mortar joints do not line up and the tiles are not level. It looks like a high school kid trying to do tile for the first time. However, that is not all! He threw away the moldings he removed and then had the audacity to say that not only he, but his employees heard us say that we wanted him to throw away the moldings, as we had selected, "fluted moldings and wanted to put those on ourselves." This really went above and beyond even his earlier lies about needing to leave the linoleum in place and cutting the tiles inside! For one thing, to this day, we do not even know what "fluted molding" is and we never considered replacing it. Mike then told us that if we order the correct tile for moldings he would install that at no charge and clean up the previous mess from cutting the tiles inside and would correct some of the crooked tiles and the off-center grout joints. We received the trim tiles and then tried calling Mike several times. He would not answer or return our calls. I would use other people's phones in order to get him to answer the calls. Eventually, he simply told us he would do nothing further and we woud have to do whatever we had to do. We have now had another tile guy look at it and he advises that we should not even consider taking out the old tiles now, as the whole job would basically have to be done over and it would be more work than it is worth. He said it is a shame that the work was done so shoddy. He will install the tile trim and we will have to live with it like that. My advice to you, do not even think of using this guy or this place! He also has been advertising under the services section of the local newspaper. He uses several telephone numbers and this one is his cell, he is also listed as Mike's tile and Stone. It is the same guy. Go anywhere else!

From the owner: We at MLL Tile & Stone do commercial and residential flooring and wall coverings. we do custom…read moreshower stalls and bathrooms. we also do wood floors, glue down only. LVT and like products are also available. no sheet goods or carpet! porcelain, ceramic, marble, natural stone, travertine, and glass mosaics are our specialties.

Rogers Landscaping And Tree Services

2.5

(2 reviews)

This company was one of several Yelp referred me to. I had them come out for a quote and received…read morea very detailed professional estimate from them. The reponse time between messages wasn't the best but I had planned to hire them. I could tell Jaret knew what he was talking about and cared a great deal about the project. Unfortunately my husband hired someone else before I heard back from them.

Would not recommend. It has been weeks since an on site visit with no quote or follow through. If…read moreyou have time sensitive needs or require follow through, find another business.

Lake City Landscape

Very responsive and great design. Professional crew that help to guide me through my project. It…read morelooks great, I highly recommend them!

Eco Harmony Landscape & Design

4.2

We received several quotes from various metro Milwaukee area landscaping companies on a complete…read moreredesign of the landscaping surrounding our home. We had a specific plan that was a bit "outside the box" from what the typical customer is looking for in design and foliage. Our goal was to use only unique native Wisconsin plants that came from nearby nurseries to reduce our carbon footprint, without any shrubs, bushes or evergreens. Also, wanted species that would thrive without the use of chemical fertilizers or herbicides. The representatives from the first 3 landscaping companies that came to look at the project seemed confused and unsure on what we were trying to accomplish. Then we came upon Eco Harmony! I mentioned to Mike that we love to explore the trails at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and were going for that type of vibe. He followed up with a plan and design we loved. Aside from coming up with a design that matched our vision, what really impressed us was how Mike went out of his way to meet with us at less than convenient hours. I typically don't get home from work until 8PM. Mike met with us several times in the later evening to finalize plans. His patience and easy going approach were much appreciated as well. Highly recommend Eco Harmony!

Mike is the best landscaper I have ever met- reliable, hardworking, and very knowledgeable . I am…read morelucky to have him in my life! My yard is a picture of beauty. Donna Profita

Rodriguez Landscaping

3.8

(26 reviews)

I needed a trench dug from the house to the garage. The trench was for electrical conduit. The…read moreRodriguez Crew was hard-working and efficient! The quote was reasonable.

lack of communication stopped the service with no reason no call no text never showed upread more

Norman's Home Improvements

My warranty company-Sub contracted NORMAN'S HOME IMPROVES LLC To do the plumbing.He excepted the…read morecontracted, Jason of NORMAN,S HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC, called me that afternoon, to set up an appointment to start working on the plumbing system, to replace leaking valve at the base,while snaking the toilet.Mr. Jason is a Professional and knowledgeble in all area of NORMAN'S HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC, includind Plumbing,Electrical Hvac Carpentry.

We recently moved into a house and this was our first time hiring a plumber. That being said, it…read morewas daunting to decide who we wanted to go with. Jay from Norman's Home Improvements made the decision easier for us, as he was thoughtful and willing to discuss our possible plumbing issues right away, before even booking an appointment. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Norman's to anyone who was looking for assistance. Our experience was a good one, and our issue was resolved with one visit. The total cost was especially reasonable, and we feel we learned a lot in the process - it is always a great thing when someone is willing to explain things to you and answer questions, versus just completing the job. I reached out to numerous plumbers and companies, but Jay's response stood out right away. While most people were happy to give me a (fairly high) ballpark quote which left me wondering if I would be taken advantage of for my lack of plumbing knowledge, Jay was happy to discuss the possibilities of why our kitchen sink had stopped working for no apparent reason ahead of time, before even booking an appointment. He was able to come take a look at our sink just a couple of days later, on a Friday evening. He spent some time discussing the plumbing of our house with us in general, which was extremely helpful as we only moved a few weeks ago. He was happy to answer questions and make sure we understood things, which we really appreciated. He was professional and explained the cost ahead of time after diagnosing the issue and prior to completing additional work beyond the base service fee for the visit. Norman's Home Improvements was a good first experience for us, and I would gladly hire them in the future for additional work. In addition to plumbing, they also do work on electrical, HVAC, and carpentry. We would highly recommend Norman's and we especially appreciated the willingness to not only perform the work but explain the process to us as well.

Carpet Factory Outlet

3.4

(10 reviews)

Worst customer service I've ever dealt with. Takes zero responsibility when mistakes are made and…read moreblames the customer rather than take ownership of their mistakes. Definitely stay clear of this business.

Dan was very helpful in finding a quality carpet for a new condo at a reasonable price. The…read moreinstallation team took their time and did a great job.

Busy Bird Handyman

(26 reviews)

We hired Brian to replace a few light fixtures and look at an exterior light that was shorting…read more Brian is very efficient and was obviously trying to get the job done quickly to lower our costs. He did a great job at a great price.

Brian helped me get a condo ready for sale. He replaced thresholds, repaired and caulked…read morewindowsills, replaced an outlet and an assortment of other items. His work is very professional and he was prompt and easy to work with. Brian helped me get a condo ready for sale. He replaced thresholds, repaired and caulked windowsills, replaced an outlet and an assortment of other items. His work is very professional and he was prompt and easy to work with.

Oak Creek Wood Products

4.2

When we called, support very helpful. We received Great mulch…read moreLong lasting Delivered on time See you next year

Very easy to get delivered and I didn't even have to be home. The price was way less than I…read moreexpected to spend. Mark's Mulch is very easy to work with and delivers when scheduled.

Better Blinds Plus

(3 reviews)

John is exceptional! The Blinds are beautiful and the service is top shelf!!! I highly recommend…read morethis company!!

John came way out of his way to help setup the auto shade hub I purchased from the Norman company…read more when I called the Norman company support for assistance in setting up the hub, they would not work with the actual customer. they will only work with the installer. John made a special trip to assist in the setup. Kudos for his great customer support. Had everything up and working in less than an hour. Many thanks,

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Joseph C.

5 years ago

My wife and I live in San Diego and enjoy midcentury style, especially the classic Palm Springs designs- so when we decided to get moving on a home project we needed a master design and finally found Troy. Without reservation, we can say we wouldn't have any other. Boundless energy with a command and confidence over his craft that we relied on over and over. His wheels are definitely always turning ! EXCEEDED our expectations- quality of work, insight, experience, and personable qualities that tied everything together with an absolutely smashing detailed design. Cannot recommend Troy and his company highly enough. Look no further! read more

Gibbs S.

9 years ago

My wife and I have worked with Troy on three projects. He is easy to work with, has great ideas, and is very creative. We were lucky to have found him and appreciate his professionalism and expertise. read more

Mark H.

10 years ago

Very talented young man! We're lucky to have him here in the desert!

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Mike is the best landscaper I have ever met- reliable, hardworking, and very knowledgeable . I am…read morelucky to have him in my life! My yard is a picture of beauty. Donna Profita

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We hired Extreme Exteriors after consultation due to an incomplete job by a different landscaper…read morelast summer. We didn't know what to expect. Our prior experience had left us with an unfinished job that didn't meet our expectations. We did not know if our expectations had been unrealistic. Guess what, they weren't!!! Extreme Exteriors came in and completely redid our 1550 sq ft patio for a very fair price, built us a deck and regraded our lawn and seeded. When we originally hired them it was to redo the patio which they discovered had an insufficient base by the other contractor. They quickly came in, pulled up the pavers and the base, redid the base, relaid the pavers in a beautiful pattern and then finished it. It's beautiful!!!! And they were done in two weeks with a deck added!! Because of how nice it looked, the speed of delivery and the professionalism of the owner and his team, we then asked that they quote redoing our lawn, doing a concrete pad for a swim spa and some additional finishing items. 4 weeks and our entire lawn and patio is complete and usable. We are just waiting for the grass to grow. We are now asking them for help with selecting plants and trees. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend them. They are trustworthy, hardworking and knowledgeable. I would joke to my husband about there being 5 guys here and each time I looked out the window they were each actively working!!! If I have other landscaping needs in the future, Extreme Exterior will be the first and only place I will go!!

We have used Extreme Exteriors for our entire outdoor space, from our deck to our sod &…read morelandscaping. We are so happy with the quality of work that these guys do. From the first time we met them, we've been nothing but impressed. They are knowledgeable & are always so friendly with all of our questions. We have been working with this Company for 3 years now & with this year being the most difficult, they have kept us updated throughout (things were on back order due to Covid). We are always amazed at Bari's vision. We tell her an idea & what she comes up with always exceeds our expectations. We are so thankful & lucky that we decided to go with Extreme Exteriors. We have received many compliments on all of the projects that they have done for us.

Novotny Landscaping

4.0

(4 reviews)

Dan came out to review our flower boxes already installed. We asked for two more just like them to…read morebe added to our yard. What I expected would be a two day job turned into a three week project. Nothing was level, plumb, or straight. There were gaps left in the walls and the flower boxes were never finished. Dan became irate and combative. The work that was attempted now needs to be dismantled and rebuilt. The worker that was sent over admitted he had never done this before. He was not trained or supervised and was left to just wing it. I am left with an eye sore of an unfinished project even though we gave him half the money down at the start. I would never hire him again for anything.

Dan and his company set up and created a beautiful stone wall along our driveway. We put some…read moremoney down when we first met with them, as per the usual in this business, and we were impressed. Dan laid out the vision we had and drew a quick diagram of the work to be done. From there the work was done quickly but efficient. We paid the remainder of our balance upon completion of the project and are looking for Novotny Landscaping to do more projects for us in the future. Great job!

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4.6

(8 reviews)

Overall the floor looks pretty ok. I struggled with their communication and odd pricing. Our…read moreproject date got pushed back a few days which ultimately pushed back our ability to move in. I ended up overpaying since I had my partner there the day of and our deposit didn't roll over but we got a discount for it being our first home? If I could go back I would have gone with the competitor but the floor looks ok now. We ended up going with a water-based oil which made the floors look nice. A small main floor was a 2-day project even though the morning of I was told it would be a 1 day project. The people of SNR were nice but the professionalism made the process unideal start to finish.

Adam and his team made real magic in our home. They restored our inlaid hardwood floors to their…read moreoriginal glory and put in an entire upstairs of red oak. Adam is a real pro and loves his art. Plus, he's a great guy as well. We trust him with our home and so should anyone looking to turn old floors into new or simply upgrade existing spaces. He really cares about his work and it shows.

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World Class Lighting has done a wonderful job at our property. Even after failed, horrible…read morelandscapers messing up the property, they cam through time and time again. Always getting it done fast and efficient, don't use anyone else for your outdoor lighting. The design to the layout and the quality of the product, we are very satisfied.

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