We spent a tremendous amount of money to have our backyard redone, to be gaslit by Joe Guarino the…read moreentire time. They made mistakes that he denied were their fault. We had $12k in change orders for budget misses on his part before we even started, so his number could appear low. They claim to be design build which is a complete joke and don't do any renderings. Joe is arrogant and shady.

We consulted 2 masonry companies for a large project including Unilock pavers for 2 driveways, a…read moresemicircular 2-tiered stone wall, redoing half the garage floor, and granite steps and lamp post. The consultation with Joe Guarino, President of LCM, sold us on the capabilities of this company to deliver the best work available. My wife and I are exceedingly pleased with the design and build of every aspect of the project. The crew is absolutely outstanding, hard-working, exhibiting an artistry and attention to detail that has beautifully transformed the outside of our home. All who walk by gaze and admire the stone work and compliment what LCM has accomplished. We have conveyed our praise and admiration to Unilock Corporate Offices and will forever cherish our most outstanding experience dealing with LCM!

Outdoor Associates sent an experienced crew to do a seasonal clean-up and mulch renewal just a few…read moredays after we called them. I cannot say enough about what an amazing job they did! Our expectations were already high after their extensive rework of our yard a few years ago, but they met that standard again and continue to blow us away.

These guys are great. The owners were prompt to get back to me with an estimates to edge, mulch,…read moremow, hedge, and do a general clean up of my landscaped areas in addition to making recommendations for a new patio. The workers were quiet and friendly, which means they were focused. They also have a lot of contacts so if they don't do it (and they do a lot), they know someone who will....

I reached out to Christian about potentially getting a mature tree, he was wonderful. Deeply…read moreknowledgeable in his specialty, he took nearly 30 minutes to discuss different options and educate me on how to select the right trees for my yard. I learned so much, looking forward to continuing working with him.

Acorn Tree and Landscaping worked on my property this past week and did an amazing job! I had…read moreovercrowded beds with large mature plants (some over 12 feet tall), some struggling plants due to improper planting and over-mulching. Sean, the owner, sent over Dan and his team to work on it. With an incredible eye for detail and his knowledge of plant material, Dan quickly went to work on relocating plants and choosing new ones to compliment the design. They made sure to plant things properly (not too low to be choked off by their own roots and not kept in their burlap or metal cages), which has happened in the past with other companies. Additionally, my front walkway was shifting and sinking (after only 5 years because another landscaper installed it using improper base material). Matt repaired it so it now lays completely flat and level. The property now looks like a completely different home! It has interest, color and a well-designed layout. I couldn't be happier! From the first phone call with Sean, planning with Dan and watching the team work so efficiently, I have been very pleased with the quality of service and plant material they have provided. They are experienced (30+ years in business) and their knowledge of plant material is extensive, as they are MA certified arborists and MA certified horticulturalists. They answer their calls and treat their customers respectfully. I highly recommend them! -Lola

Marvin is excellent and patient and willing to take the extra mile and fixed all our issuesread more

On time; on budget, helpful, they know their stuff. Look forward to working with them for yearsread more

We searched a long time for the right contractor for our front railings. Jeff and Riccardo were…read morefantastic. They provided detailed estimates and were able to answer all our questions. They also adjusted on the fly and we able to make a custom solution for us with beautiful wood railings with aluminum balusters. We've gotten multiple compliments from friends how sharp it looks. We have two small kids and were very concerned to be going into winter without railings (we are 33 steps from the street). Jeff was able to squeeze us in before the end of season. Riccardo and his team were out in the freezing temps finishing the railings. Everything came out great; communications were smooth throughout; and cleanup was perfect. I'd highly recommend this company - we plan to use them for home improvement projects in the future.

Working with Masonworks has been a roller coaster. They are very, very good at the masonry aspect,…read morebut we had a negative experience with everything outside of the excellent stone walls and patio they built for us. They have built beautiful flat stone walls for us in our front and back yards. We were very impressed with them after the first job they did for us in our front yard a few years ago, so we did not even look at other companies when we wanted to spruce up our backyard this year. The garden walls they built in the backyard were once again beautiful. However, as a gardener, I was disappointed and frustrated by the following things: - Our contract included 50/50 loam compost for the new garden beds. During the job, we caught them filling the beds with the grass they had pulled up from our old lawn and asked them to stop doing that. - When I went to start planting, I found that the garden beds had only a layer of new soil but that my shovel quickly hit a lot of big rocks and uncovered old soil, debris, and trash. - They completely trampled and destroyed my established perennial garden, which was located in a garden bed above where the new beds were built. They also broke several pavers in a little garden path I had and removed them without replacing them. - They recommended microclover for my lawn and seeded it for us as part of the contract, but it grew in quite spotty despite us maintaining it properly with daily waterings. I contacted them about the first issue and their initial response was to tell me that the stones I was finding were part of the wall construction - this was not the case. They had someone come out to take a look and concluded that the soil did need to be replaced, which they finally did. It is much better now, though I still have found some large stones in it. However, in the process of solving that issue, they caused the second one - many of the perennials that my mother and I had worked to plant over the past four years were totally destroyed. They offered me a credit to compensate for the loss, or the option to have them reinstall new flowers, but by that point I just didn't want them near my garden anymore so accepted the credit. I didn't bother contacting them about the spotty lawn - I threw down some grass seeds yesterday to try and fill in the gaps. While I appreciated that they did eventually take steps to resolve the issues, I found it quite frustrating to have to keep reaching out just to get them to do what they really should have done in the first place. They never did a final walkthrough as I've seen other contractors do. No apology for destroying my garden. They have a Benjamin Franklin quote, "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten" - I definitely felt some of that bitterness throughout this process. My conclusion is that they are really excellent masons but do not understand or respect gardens. If you hire them, be prepared to have to deal with that.

Highly, highly recommend! Working with Wollaston Development was an absolute delight. They took my…read moretired-looking home and gave it a major glow-up: beautiful landscaping, a smart irrigation system, and a functional & stunning paver patio that's perfect for get-togethers or relaxing. They also applied white stucco, which turned out phenomenal and instantly modernized the exterior and made it feel charming. From the very first meeting to the final walkthrough, the team was friendly, communicative, and professional. Every crew member--whether planting shrubs, laying patio pavers, putting down sod, installing irrigation lines, or applying stucco--showed genuine care and impeccable attention to detail. If you're looking for top-notch landscaping, hardscaping, or a full exterior renovation, Wollaston Development is the crew you want on your side. They made the whole process easy, fun, and the results speak for themselves!

I am beyond pleased with the beautiful new patio Wollaston Development created for me. From the…read moreinitial design phase to completion, Mike and his team were professional, courteous and very receptive to any questions or ideas I presented making it feel like a collaborative project I am very pleased with the quality of Wollaston's workmanship and would definitely recommend them for your new project. Thank you Mike and crew!!

I don't know who this "Maria K" is below, who has posted photos from our parking lot. But she does…read morenot speak for our Building. Below is a recent photo of the front of our Building. We are very pleased with the quality of Crowley's Concepts work, and their hard-working Crew! Joseph F. Ryan, President Harvard Avenue Owners Association, Inc,

Two part review: 1) I had a dog yard with dog turf installed…read morea few years ago and the crew was excellent and did a great job. However 2) Follow up Customer Service is awful and I don't know how this person continues the business. Last year 2022 I had an issue needing a repair, never saw Joe, he sent two workers that spent no more than 15 minutes, couldn't explain why the issue occurred and left supposedly having fixed it. April this year 2023, the exact issue occurred. I contacted Joe and told, he'd get back to me. He didn't so a few calls later he did and told me he'd stop by when "in the area". It's now 2 months later and no sign of him. His office person told me on 6/14 he was coming that day. No show. I've left messages twice since with no call back. So If no issues post install, great but expect nothing but lies, no communication .. if anything needs to be done after the install. Go elsewhere!

We used Mountainscapes for a complicated project to the front of our house which included retaining…read morewalls on each side of our driveway, reconfiguring the path/stairway to our front doors, an irrigation system & lighting. We replaced rail ties and wooden stairs with granite, paving stones and brick. This was a significant investment for us and it was clear after meeting with several contractors that Mountainscapes was the only choice. Their knowledge and quality of work is incredible. They are professional and extremely hard workers. The owner, Chris, is very engaging and communicated extensively with us throughout our project. Our project was completed on schedule and on budget. Our completed project exceeded our expectations. It is absolutely gorgeous. See attached before/after photos.

I purchased an old home with a pool. It is my first experience owning a pool and it hadn't been…read moreopened in 2 years. Chris and Trace came to investigate. They had their work cut out for them. In very short order, and with professional expertise, I now have a beautiful pool that my family and I are swimming in daily. Next week they are resurrecting 2 old fountains on the property. I can't wait to see the results! I highly recommend Mountainscapes!