Recently hired Winsol to fix some drainage issues in my backyard. The estimate, work and follow up was extremely prompt, efficient and fairly priced. The estimate, invoice and payments were online making it super easy for me to be a satisfied customer. read more

Winsol was a fantastic company to work with. Originally they came as a referral from a colleague. I contacted them and they were quick to respond, came on-site to do an estimate. The whole project went very smooth. We had some turf excavation, concrete and sprinkler system work done. Quote/estimate was very detailed and each component was itemized. They were also very flexible in changing various items with me, multiple times before we started the project. The whole project took 2 days and folks were efficiently getting the work done. Project manager Will, whom I worked with was very professional and provided great leadership to his team. Communication with him was very fast (email/phone calls/text). Customer service was 5 stars. Will/WinSol have customer service as a priority and it shows. They ensured the project was done right (which it was done right the first time already) and provided a follow-up walk through. You may not get the lowest quote from them, but keep in mind that the job will get done right with no-corners cut. I will definitely work and refer them for any landscaping project and look forward to working with them in the future. I didn't even have to be home for the work to be done. Thank you Will and WINSOL! read more

Will really made an effort to make things right after a hiccup. His prices are also very reasonable

We met with Nicholas from Winsol Groundworks. Both he and his crew were professional. He arrived to all our meetings on time and was very attentive to the suggestions my wife and I provided. He listed out potential gotchas in our ideas and suggested appropriate workarounds for it. He also suggested design ideas some of which we adopted. Every change was properly documented in an estimate with the cost associated with the change. We even changed the work order to remove some items after the contract was signed and Winsol was accommodating to that too. Before the work by Winsol, the yard was graded towards the house and would have water stagnate all around it. A week after the work was completed we had rains and the drains/grading was tested and it worked great! no standing water! Nick had a couple of samples prepared for the stamped concrete for us to approve before it was poured at my home so that we knew exactly what we were going to get. The details were done well especially the hand painted grout line for the flagstone finish. Overall a great finish. The crew was careful not to damage anything when they were working and left the job site clean every day. Overall a great experience. read more

Winsol did a complete renovation of my front and back yards in Elk Grove. They were recommended by a colleague at work, and noting the excellent prior Yelp reviews, I hired them to completely transform it from a place I hated to go into a beautiful low-water usage landscape that I want to spend time in every day after work. Project manager Will Solinsky is a pleasure to work with, extremely knowledgable and responsive. The workers led by foreman Geraldo were very hard working and skillful. I am thrilled with the result. read more

We interviewed three different companies for a complete re-landscaping of our backyard. Will was the last to be interviewed and was somewhere in the middle of the three. One thing we wanted was to extend our rear deck. Winsol was the only landscaper who told us its was best to hire a decking contractor. He referred us to an excellent deck contractor and we couldn't be happier. In addition to the deck, our job consisted of removing a small pond and all existing plants and grass. They moved the watering system, lay drip line, decomposed granite pathways, a small area of artificial turf for our dogs and outdoor pathway lighting. Will and his team started right on schedule and finished the job right on schedule. We had one small problem with a particular plant and he replaced them immediately - without question. Will and his entire team were respectful of our property, privacy and of our dogs. We are going to hire them next year to do the front. Best decision ever! read more

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First project I hired Winsol for was concrete work--stamped and stained driveway, two patios, and sidewalks running to the back of the house. This was a fairly extensive project which required a lot of demo. and planning (at least in my opinion). Wil did a great job of understanding what I wanted. The crew was polite, efficient, hard working, and even helped a little with the design process. I liked their work so much, I hired them again to do a boulder retaining wall. Again, Wil had a good idea of what I was looking for, and helped make suggestions. And again, the crew was polite, efficient, and very hard working. I would hire them again. Good customer service + top notch work + competitive pricing read more

We had Solinsky Gardens, the landscaping division of Winsol Groundworks, redo our front landscaping. Very happy with the results. See my review under the Yelp entry for 'Solinsky Gardens' for more details. read more

Have worked with both Will and David on 2 separate jobs with Winsol. Did about 600 square feet of DG first, liked them enough to hire them on for a 10x13 concrete slab that ended up going within the DG. They replaced and re-routed sprinklers as needed to keep everything watered (included in the price). My contractor who worked with them to install the footers for an outdoor structure I'm doing was very impressed as well. Their work is very clean and they're professionals to the core. I will hire them again when I have more work for them to do. read more

Like another reviewer, we give Winsol five stars, wishing it could be ten. Will and his remarkable crew transformed our yard. Will planned the landscaping and everything was planted with the emphasis on drought resistant. The crew poured cement steps, made wood benches, moved and added stone, did electrical work, put in a railroad tie. It seems Winsol does everything but build swimming pools. The most amazing thing for us was to have one business do it ALL so efficiently and so expertly. There were rainy days when the crew simply put on yellow slickers and kept working. Before it ended the knowledgeable cement expert (with 25 years of experience) advised us on other cement problems around our foundation and Will, working with an already existing shell to hide an air conditioner, cleverly made a new structure using the old materials. Winsol will be returning to us in the spring for other projects and our son will be using them for his new home. We found Winsol because our neighbor used them for their front yard and we watched them transform it so quickly, efficiently and beautifully. Passing on their name to friends falls into the category of sharing the name of your favorite babysitter or giving away a prized family recipe. They are that good! Nancy K. read more

We selected WinSol from three contractors to redo our front yard and driveway. They were the highest priced, but worked with us a bit on pricing. The work was done in June, and summer plantings are hard on new plants, but we're hopeful all will survive. Strengths are responsiveness, very skillful and hard workers, and good quality plants. Weaknesses are errors in measuring/pricing, late for appointments, and changed terms of final invoice. Overall the job was well done, and we'd probably use WinSol again. read more

Great work! Super happy with the end result. Only negative is they had a three-week wait time. Totally worth waiting for though.

I had a paver stone patio installed in my front yard by the Winsol Groundworks crew and I am extremely happy with the work they have done. Professional quick and easy to work with. These guys were great all around read more

Winsol Groundworks did an excellent job on our landscape project. Will Solinsky had many good ideas for the project, and was also attentive to our ideas for plants, arrangement and lighting. He emailed a detailed estimate and worked with us when we asked for changes. He and his crew showed up right on time and did the work efficiently, checking in to make sure everything was as we expected. After the installation, the crew cleaned the area thoroughly, adjusted the sprinklers and left everything looking wonderful. We love the new landscaping, and have received compliments from our neighbors. We will definitely turn to Winsol Groundworks for our future landscape needs. read more

Need to refurbish or spruce up the yard? This is a full service landscaping operation that can help you with design ideas, hardscape and patios, and lovely garden facelifts and even sod replacement. Solinsky Gardens joined with Rescue Concrete to create a terrific partnership. Will Solinski worked with us to find a plan that met our goal. His team did a complete cleanup of our overgrown backyard, took out dead plants (and plants gone wild!) to re-establish the shape of the planting beds. They completely re-barked the whole area, installed new drip sprinklers, laid new sod, brought in new plants that Will help us select, and installed a new faucet so we could relocate our hose. The crew came promptly each morning, were quiet during the day - no radios (I work at home) and they cleaned up carefully. They were done a day earlier than they estimated - I got a whole refresh in three days. When I finally figure out how I want to extend my patio (still in the dream stage), I will definitely call WinSol so that I can work with this professional team. read more

The Winsol Grondworks team is so easy to work with - from initial concept to pricing to handling changes, all is done with finesse. The work crew was knowledgeable in all aspects of the job, paced the activities carefully, handled rain interruptions and cleaned the work area every night. Neighbors on both sides of our property commented on their professionalism. They turned 3000 sq. feet of front yard grass into a water-efficient landscape with an interesting cement retaining wall, a fence gate that has opened the driveway and replaced grass with mulch, decomposed granite walkway and stairs. They replaced the existing sprinkler system with the lines for a drip system (to prepare for us to later add plants). They had good suggestions for solving our drainage problems and made sure everything worked to our satisfaction. Highly recommend David, Will, and their hard working team. read more

We contracted with WinSol to re-do nearly all of the landscaping on our property using a landscape plan prepared by another firm. The re-do involved tearing out areas of grass and ground cover and removing scores of bushes and other plants. The new landscaping included planting approximately 275 plants of many types, pouring a concrete patio of about 300 sq ft, installing about 125 feet of decomposed granite walkway and replacing the entire irrigation system (including the portion covering the part of the landscaping that was not re-done). The price for the work was nearly $35,000, which was competitive based on other bids we had received. Our primary contact person was Will. Will and his crew were so easy to work with. During the construction process, we decided to make several small changes to the original plan. With one exception, all of these were changes were taken in stride by the WinSol crew without formal change orders and additional charges. The one exception--which was of course entirely warranted--was our addition of approximately 250 sq ft of river rock boarding. The crew worked quickly and did a good job of cleaning up the property at the end of each day. The work was completed in late October 2016, just before the beginning of a near record-breaking wet winter. As soon as the sun started making regular appearances again in February, the new plants took off. Hearty new growth and blooms were visible throughout the yard. Based on the quality of work, timeliness of its completion, price and ease of working with the Will and the crew, we couldn't be more pleased and would give WinSol a five-star rating. But, based on what happened next, we'd up that rating to five-stars plus. In late March, we decided that one small tree and three bushes would be better positioned if they were moved a foot or two from their current locations, and we wanted to add two small plants. In addition, about a have dozen of one particular kind of plant had develop brown spots (looked like a mold or fungus from the very wet winter) and we weren't sure if they needed to be treated with something. We called Will and told him what we wanted done and asked about the spotted plants. We told him that we fully expected to pay for these changes, since we hadn't called them out when we signed off on the completed work some five months earlier and the spots weren't WinSols' fault. However, WinSol moved all of the plants, added the two additional small plants and treated the spotted plants with a fungicide without charging us a dime! Our experience with WinSol was amazing. read more

We had work completed on our backyard and it was completed quickly and they were professional. They provided me with a quote for the work to be completed and we were able to add and remove things from it before the work started. I liked that we were able to pay for the work online, it made the whole process very easy. We love the concrete work in our yard. read more

Winsol just finished a project for us to convert our front yard to drought resistant landscaping. Everything turned out beautifully, and they were responsive and courteous throughout the process. I was very impressed that they managed to start the project just 1 week after contacting them. They also have an extremely efficient crew that finished the job in about half the time expected. Will is easy to work with and has a great eye for landscape design and plant combinations. Reasonably priced too! read more

Very organized, on time, they helped us define what we wanted, and then they did what we specified.

Will totally created and coordinated a beautiful new backyard for my new home. This included a lot of new cement which was completed wonderfully by David. The entire project was well coordinated and managed with tremendous flexibility and no surprises. If I could give more than five stars I would! Claire read more

I recently finished a project with Will and his crew and could not be happier. They made some much needed changes to both my front and backyards including sprinklers, planting, and artificial grass (which I LOVE). Will had great ideas and was very patient with me as decision making is not my strong suit. They were always on time and very clean and considerate. I can not recommend Will, Dale and the crew at Winsol Groundworks (formerly Solinsky Gardens) enough. They are great! read more

Winsol Groundworks recently completed a job that was probably small in comparison to others they do but was a major change for my home in Gold River...turning an overgrown jungle that included a pond and a 'hill' into a courtyard with planting strips along two sides. In addition to new drip irrigation using the existing controller, they installed lighting that includes an uplight into the redwood trees adjacent that takes my breath away! I had a very clear picture in my mind of what I wanted and they 'got it' immediately. The crew worked fast, got the job done in just two days, and were great to work with. David, NIcholas, Omar and everyone else: thank you! read more

We had just had a pool put in our backyard and we had a beautiful pool and deck, but the rest of the backyard and a good part of the front yard was trashed. The process of having the pool done had taken its toll (no one I have talked to has really had a great experience with pool businesses), and we were hesitant to hire on anyone to come do more work at the house. However, we wanted to enjoy our pool over the summer and not spend it doing all the work that needed to be done or attempting to relax with so many projects all around us. We had wanted to add a walkway with steps in our front yard for some time, and since the pool company's equipment had left such a mess of the front yard, we decided we might as well ask for a quote on steps. I also wanted a small sitting area in the front of the house with a sitting wall. Since we wanted quite a bit of concrete in the front yard and landscaping in the front and back, I wanted to find one place that could coordinate all the work. I called a few places. Will at Winsol Groundworks was able to come to our home and talk to us right away. His estimate came very quickly and was very easy to understand. He was extremely courteous and I felt that he really took the time to listen to what we wanted. He was also willing to give suggestions in areas we weren't quite sure what to do. Honestly, other places didn't get back to us, or had to reschedule appointments and despite the job being large and something I would normally want to compare prices, we ultimately had a great feeling about Winsol and would have chosen them even if another estimate came back lower. I am so happy with the work that was completed. We had steps put in the front yard that turned out better that I had hoped. I love my sitting area and wall as well. It is a great place to sit in the evening and watch the kids play. The landscaping in the front and back turned out great. We also had them do lighting around our pool and in the front yard. They used quality lighting which was expensive, but I love it and could not be happier that we decided to get it. They also installed, or should I say, reinstalled, some pavers that we had leading to our shed. We had pulled them up when the pool work was done. We ended up having a larger path put in which required more pavers. The crew did a great job incorporating different colored pavers (we wanted to reuse existing pavers, but couldn't find the exact same colors for the additional pavers) and the result is better than before. They even used concrete edging so the pavers will stay in place. They also built a nice fence around our pool equipment and of course, replaced the lawn and sprinker system in the front and back What I really appreciate, is the consideration from everyone at the company. Communication was excellent. Sometimes we would get a call from Will-who works mostly with the soft scape and David-who works mostly with the hard scape. We were well informed, and consulted on any decisions. We knew when workers would be here and they were here on time. They were professional and always cleaned up when they left. I would highly recommend this company and if I ever need any additional work in the yard, I am happy to know who to call. read more

I am not a review writer but I am starting today because I am just that happy with the work Winsol did with the beautiful front and backyard landscape project. The areas we were addressing was the front yard area that surrounded our house as well as an area in the back that was an eyesore area that was going to be the future home to a hottub. We also were having a portion of our sprinkler system adjusted as well as adding a drip system. I normally dread hiring contractors for anything for all the anxiety that comes before/during and sometimes after a project AND the fact that I am extremely picky and precise; not a good combo. However, from start to finish, Will and his crew were great and we were/are VERY happy with the work they did, the time frame they did it in and the service they provided. The key ingredient to this all was/is Will. First off, he provided the quote in a QUICK and timely manner which was SUCH a breath of fresh air compared to most contractor's unapologetic and very late response times, IF even a response at all. Will listened to what we wanted, laid out a plan and honored our budget. He picked out the perfect greenery for the front of the house, privacy screening for the hot tub area and just in general. Will always listened, always answered my numerous calls with questions (seriously, a dream come true) while never sounding irritated or frustrated. Our biggest concern was the grade level of the concrete for the hottub. There is a standard water runoff grade for a patio and there is a slightly different grade for a hottub, becuase the water level in a hot tub can't be totally lopsided for function purposes. The crew who laid the concrete knew exactly how to address the need for slightly different grade levels, we measured after and they were exact to how it should be so for those laying concrete for a hot tub, cast aside your worries. Overall, the crew was professional, paid attention to the little details, were polite in answering my same questions over and over (sorry) and cleaned up nicely. During the project we made several adjustments and those went without a hitch. One of those was adding some flagstone stairs, I explained to Jose EXACTLY what I wanted, no drawings, just an explanation and Jose nailed it EXACLY as I had envisioned. Those stairs are beautiful, and my favorite part. The follow-up done by Will, to make sure all is as it should be, has been a great experience also. We had damaged one of our sprinklers (cracked it!) the day before Will was to do his check and I asked him if he could address it. While on the follow-up, Will personally got down and dirty and fixed the sprinkler which was certainly not his job! So appreciative and that one act is a testament to the level of service and professionalism of Will, can't say enough how great he is. Oh and the price we paid very reasonable in regards to the project. Getting some large trees put in at the end of the summer and I look forward to our continuing relationship with Winsol and Will. And lastly, the reason I even called Winsol in the first place was all these great reviews, so I am happy to confirm my experience was consistent with many here and we are very happy, thank you Winsol! read more

Will and his crew did an amazing job. Worked with our budget to create something both beautiful and with low upkeep. Will is always available even after the job to answer any questions we may have. read more

Will and his crew were great and arrived on the agreed-upon time and date. Will took a lot of time with us to plan the project and pick out the plants. During the job, he made sure we agreed with the plant placement and made adjustments with our approval. The execution of the job was professional and thorough, and included some work we weren't charged for. I especially appreciated that the entire length of the drip lines and lighting wires were secured with wire staples. read more

They gave us the lowest estimate, arrived on time and were done with the project in 30 minutes. Thanks, guys!!!

Will Solinsky and Dave Winn transformed our backyard from wild, brushy scruff to a serene garden. Will has the artistic touch and Dave has the patience to create what a customer wants in a beautiful and practical way. The crew started daily at 7am and left in the afternoon only after they had completely cleaned up after themselves. We enjoyed the process as well as the product. I wouldn't consider a different landscaper. read more

I strongly recommend the folks at Winsol Groundworks. Nicholas provided me with a reasonable estimate within a day of my request, and completed work on a broken pipe and stump removal the following day. The team arrived on time, did a great job on the project, and made sure we were happy with the results before they left. I will hire them again to do some landscaping later this year. read more

Great work-I am the proud owner of a new walkway on the side of my house and a driveway in front. These guys arrived on time, got right to work. This crew will fool you, if you have never done concrete work. They are fast, competent and make it look easy, clearly these guys know what they are doing and are not afraid of hard work. I will use Nick and his guys the next time I have work and would recommend them to anyone. I was equally impressed with the communications. Using email rather than cell phone messages seemed to make questions and answers clearer and I was not left waiting for that, "important call". read more

First, let me say - I have never written a review but had to express my appreciation for a job well done from Will and his crew. He showed up when he said he would, he provided a reasonable bid when he said he would, when weather got in the way, he was in contact to make alternative arrangements and followed through on everything that was agreed upon. Professional and reliable. The job he did for me was a front yard that needed some direction within a budget. He made it look amazing. The work was completed within a week during February and now, 3 months later, I still love it. read more

Will was awesome to work with! We love the landscaping in our backyard. He was very professional, responsive, creative, and easy to work with. He listened to our needs, gave us great recommendations, stayed within budget, and got the job done promptly and thoroughly. The whole team was polite and diligent. They worked through heavy rain and cleaned up thoroughly. We recommend Winsol Groundworks for excellent landscaping! read more

My backyard began as an example of what half finished projects and neglect can do. It was mostly mud with a healthy mix of heavy weeds. We called Winsol and Will came out the same week to take a look at our yard and talk about the project. My wife and I have no talent for landscape design, and Will was happy to offer several suggestions and come up with a plan that worked for us and was tailored to our home and our needs. He got back to us the next day with an estimate that was far less than I had anticipated. Work began a couple of weeks after that. I was very impressed with their work. My backyard is now someplace I want to be, rather than someplace I want to avoid. Their work was fantastic and they completed it in only 3 days! Their workers were very courteous and polite. After a couple changes and additions to the plan the job was completed for the price I was quoted. I cannot recommend Winsol highly enough! TL/DR: Great design, great price, fast, and gorgeous! read more

Will and David completed a project for my front lawn in Whitney Ranch. Will, David and crew were right on time for every phase of this project. They prepared an itemized cost estimate, showed up on time on the agreed start date and finished a day early. Their crew as in the past, are polite and professional . I am a repeat customer and glad I went with Winsol Groundworks! read more

I had David come out to give us an estimate for work we wanted done in our backyard. wanted it broken up in two phases. He came right out and his communication was good at that point. This was on a Thursday. He said he would have the estimate to me on the following Monday. In our discussions, he mentioned a couple times that we could spend upwards of 100,000 K on a property this size if we wanted to. Not sure at this point if he said that just to see my reaction or not. Anyway, I wrote down my email address for him. By Tuesday or Wednesday I sent him a text saying I hadn't received. He responded saying he sent on Monday and "can I email him this way I will use your email". I said "i didn't receive. Please give me your email address" which he did. I sent request for an estimate to his email. Still nothing. I checked all my emails, all spam..nothing. I sent a text again. "Still no estimate received". His response was "change email and send today". What?? So at this point, I've given up. Very disappointed as they came highly recommended. I can only assume our job wasn't big enough for them and he has bigger fish to fry. Oh well, lots of companies out there. It's been two weeks and multiple attempts. If communication is this bad just to get a darn estimate, or if they don't take "average jobs" then I guess this company is not a match for us. read more

I first found Wolinsky Groundworks because the other landscaper that I had set an appointment with no showed, so I decided to give them a call. Will immediately answered his phone and said that he could be at my house within 15 minutes to give me an estimate on a on a concrete patio. True to his word, he arrived on time and was friendly and personable while answering all of our questions. Will gave us several options and was extremely patient with our last minute changes and budget limitations. After we decided on a design, we signed the contract and work began as scheduled. Will's crew went above and beyond to create a cohesive patio design that connected to the side of our house and his men even re-did some of the pavers in my driveway so that they would connect nicely to the concrete. While i cannot comment on the competitiveness of their pricing, I can definitely say that Will was very accessible, his men arrived on time and I was extremely happy with the results. I would definitely recommend. read more

We were very satisfied with the driveway, steps,and lawn landscaping with new sprinklers. The crew was very dedicated,talented,efficient and great to tell us what they were doing. They had many good idea's. They truly liked what they were creating and it showed with their smiles and fun they were having doing this project, David went above our concerns about the color of the concrete and poured us a sample to review. He also sent us to see other driveways that he did which were five years old.WOW! The employee that did the stamping on the sample was truly a artist and he did much of the finishing on the steps. We appreciate all his caring and expertise. Will made sure we had a detailed estimate and adjusted it when we decided on what we wanted. Thanks to all who worked on the project. We highly recommend this company and are very pleased with the results. They also had to removed many large roots due to a large tree that was removed from our yard. Very happy to have almost all of the roots gone. Again thanks to this company WinSol Groundworks it is a great company to work with on all yard beautification. WOOHOO! Tom and Sandra Sacramento, CA read more