This was the second time we've used Sokol Landscaping. The first was about three years ago. A…read morepatio in our backyard was lined with rotting railroad ties. Drue removed the railroad ties and installed a stone wall to line the patio. It was done really well, so we hired them again this year for a larger project. Our back yard has a slope of nearly 30 degrees and was covered with grass that needed constant attention. We hired Drue to install two 100 foot long stone walls to terrace the upper portion of the yard, remove invasive English ivy, and regrade to remove all the existing grass. They also removed several overgrown trees and a dead tree and installed new plants. This was a really big job that took three weeks to complete. We are extremely happy with the result. The project was completed under budget and Drue, Brittany, and their entire crew were terrific to work with. I highly recommend Sokol Landscaping.

We could not be happier with the work at our home provided by Sokol Landscaping. From the very…read morebeginning Drue listened to our concerns and wishes, and came up with a fantastic, creative result. We replaced a failing uneven brick sidewalk, patio, and front porch with beautiful flagstone. A small, collapsing railroad tie retaining wall was also replaced with a stone wall, and all of our outdoor drainage was replaced and rerouted. The result looks like a magazine cover! This project has added a huge amount to our home's value, and we couldn't be happier with the way it went.

Repeat customer. I'm losing injured trees from Hurricane Helene. Provided a timely, reasonable…read morequote for one large maple near a home. Arrived on time, completed as scheduled, cleaned up completely, and very happy with the job done right.

Very pleased to deal with them. Very nice and accommodating people to work with. Would definitely…read morerecommend!

Had to reschedule after Helene. They rescheduled several months later. Showed up on time, completed…read morethe job in a day and cleaned up thoroughly Good job

Omar is fantastic! We needed some trees trimmed/removed that were blocking our view, and he was…read moreable to complete the job quickly, and charged a fair price. Will definitely use Omar again!

Bill, Sean, and his entire crew were amazing for solving our landscaping problems. We hired them at…read morethe recommendation of our engineer to abate soil pressure that had harmed our foundation. We have absolute confidence that our home is sound and safe. Beyond that they added major curb appeal to our front yard with the addition of a flagstone walkway and front porch and refining a rock feature in our Japanese-inspired garden. Small trees and plants were carefully removed and returned. Good amounts of compost and mulch were added for the beauty and health of the garden. Most of all Bill et.al., "got" me and provided a lovely haven to return to at the end of my work day. Everyone was pleasant and dedicated. They exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.

The experience was exceptional start to finish. It was clear the crew was doing "extras" to make…read morethe complicated drainage system perfect. The result was more than I thought I would get; it is rare these days for contractors to go beyond the expected. Every person on the crew had a lot of knowledge of the complex job (excavating, drainage systems, general engineering), so no one was there just as labor. The crew was courteous and explained everything along the way. Hire these guys. You will be pleased.

John has helped me with a variety of projects around my home. He has a wonderful eye for exterior…read moreaesthetics and has been helpful in assisting me with ideas to make my large yard more low maintenance while maintaining an inviting appearance. John is able to identify plants and what plant works best in a setting. He has completed tree/shrub trimming, mulching, weeding, plant removal, site preparation for a new shed and much more. In addition to landscape and hard-scape he has demonstrated some wonderful woodworking skills. John beautifully executed my design for a mailbox and waste bin "garage". We worked together on refining the design detail and the results exceeded my expectations. His pricing is reasonable and estimates are usually right on target. He is honest in communicating if a project is beyond his comfort zone and is reliable (he shows up when he says he will and stays in touch if a conflict arises). I highly recommend John for yard and other home projects.

Wanted to leave a review to let others know how much we appreciate his work ethic, attention to…read moredetail. Easy to work with. Timely manner. Always shows up on time. Don't miss an opportunity to hire this guy for your outdoor needs. Really has a good eye for creative ideas for your property! Well worth the money, fair pricing for any projects. Will reach out to him again for future projects too.

Washed out Drainage Ditch Repairs: Ryan promised a perfect solution to our rain washed out drainage…read moreditch from a 3" to 4" rainfall in July 2024. We signed the agreement in August 2024 and were scheduled for work in October 2024. After postponing the work several times from original date, they did the work in January 2025 when it was freezing cold and snowing. They installed boulders on the edges and replaced rip-rap on about 250 linear feet of drainage ditch. With the first heavy rainfall in February 2025, we discovered huge hollows and holes under the boulders where the rainwater washed under and to the outside of the ditch, then returned back into the ditch, covering the rip-rap with mud; then down to our neighbors yard. These latent defects were not visible when his team finished. After much consideration, in March we called for him to take a look. His answer was "We don't warranty our work! If we do any more work, you must pay for it." We are in our 70's and are making corrections to his $17K repairs of the ditch. With each heavy rain we discover more locations where water flows under the boulders and washes mud out along the outside of the ditch. The work was generally good aesthetically, but would have been much better had these holes not been underneath. Ultimately, the attitude we received from him was the worst part.

We had a great experience with Ryan and his team! They helped us with a new construction project in…read morea mountainous neighborhood. We had several issues that needed expert advice and on a budget. They did a great job and saved us on the front end for sure. They were very honest in the process of deciding what the best course of action was. We had severe erosion and drainage problems. The end result was great. The landscaping turned out better than expected. They went above and beyond. Even built us a small fire pit with left over rocks just because we worked well together. We are thankful for the great work and will certainly use them on future projects.

Look no further than Backwoods for your grading and/or excavation needs. When Josh first came over…read moreto hear what we wanted, he said they could do exactly that, but then proposed a much bigger project that we could not even envision at the time. He turned our very sloped yard into a very useable space with 3 times the amount of flat land and a massive, beautiful patio. The boulder retaining wall across the back yard looks fantastic, another bolder wall next to the house to build up another steep slope and creat a parking pad for us. There was a lot of work to do and the only holdups were due to weather. You can't really move those machines over wet ground without doing more damage than good. Those that did the work or transported the materials were equally amazing. Friendly, informative and pleasant to talk to. They have only been gone for a day and we already miss them. Any future needs for our property will always be sent to Backwoods.

Josh and his crew were awesome! Showed up when they said they would, and completely transformed our…read morefront yard. Offered numerous options and ideas, and even broke the project out into phases so we could break things up budget wise. Would highly recommend them, and will be calling them again for the next phases of our project. Ryan F.

A large pine fell and was suspended precariously over my driveway. I called in the morning and by…read morethat afternoon, Bo was there to assess the situation and determine what equipment would be needed. By noon the next day the team arrived with a bucket-lift truck and stump grinder. They were professional, courteous, friendly and efficient. This is the second job they've done for me and I've been quite pleased both times!

I got a 16" chainsaw. I thought 16" should be enough to cut a 24" oak, but turned out the stump was…read morea lot bigger around at close to the ground and not much room from the ground left about 10" unreachable at center. I got a hand saw and sawed s few minutes a day for 3 weeks and finally cut it somewhat more horizontal and better than before.