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address: "PO Box 580, North Bend, Washington 98045, United States"
latitude: 47.4755
longitude: -121.7571
phone: "(425) 496-7772"
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# BauerCombs Landscape Architecture

Original Houzz profile: [BauerCombs Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/bauercombs-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1476674103)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** North Bend, WA
- **Serves:** Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Medina, Fall City, Cle Elum, Preston, Redondo
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 100 Ideabook Saves

Serving the greater Puget Sound and Eastside areas, we specialize in custom resort-style luxury landscape designs and rejuvenating outdoor retreats.  As a northwest leader in sensory landscape design, our captivating landscapes bring refreshing life to outdoor spaces through the artistic balance of sight, color, scent, touch, taste, and sound.  With a deep appreciation for nature, our focus is to blend eco-friendly landscape design practices and materials into each landscaping design project.  

We are excited to say that our landscape work has been published in several magazines and continues to grow in reputation for creating healthy outdoor living environments for people and communities. Based in North Bend, we have brought the joy of outdoor environments to homes and local communities in western Washington and across the United States.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Custom Fire Pits
- Swimming Pool Design
- Deck Design
- Project Management
- Organic Gardens
- Edible Gardens
- Custom Bocce Ball Courts
- Backyard Retreats
- Eco Friendly Landscapes
- High-end Residential Landscape Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Design Coaching
- Large Acreage and Estates
- Outdoor Entertainment Patios
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Planting Plans
- Resort Style Landscapes
- Senior Living Landscapes
- Sensory Landscapes
- Small Boutique Landscapes
- Trails and Residential Recreation

### Areas Served

- Bellevue
- Kirkland
- Redmond
- Sammamish
- Issaquah
- Maple Valley
- Mercer Island
- Snoqualmie
- North Bend
- Medina
- Fall City
- Cle Elum
- Preston
- Redondo

### Typical Job Cost

$60,000 - 300,000

Design fees range between $7,000 - $27,000 based upon the scope of work

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | BauerCombs Landscape Architecture |
| Address | PO Box 580, North Bend, Washington 98045, United States |
| Phone | (425) 496-7772 |
| Website | http://www.bauercombs.com |
| License Number | PLA 579 |
| Followers on Houzz | 17 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BauerCombs.LandscapeArchitecture

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [BauerCombs Landscape Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/bauercombs-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1476674103)
- **Website:** http://www.bauercombs.com
- **Phone:** (425) 496-7772

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2018 Houzz Best of Service Award
- 2013 CLCA Design Award: Best Large Residential Landscape in the Bay Area.
- Professional Landscape Architect (PLA), licensed in WA and CA.
- Accredited Rainwater Catchment Systems Professional (AP)
- Certified Permaculture Design Consultant

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews**

### All 4 reviews

**★★★★★ — Laurie DeLaura, Nov. 2018**

> Susan came to our house to "coach" us on designing our backyard. It was a challenging job and she took total control, and came up with a wonderful plan to make our backyard inviting to friends and family. Susan made this experience seem so easy, when in fact it was not a easy space to design.  We can't wait to get started on our new outdoor living space!

**Comment from BauerCombs Landscape Architecture:**

> Thanks so much for your review, Laurie!  I enjoyed helping you with your backyard makeover challenge and look forward to seeing your new outdoor living space after construction!

**★★★★★ — Debra Shervey, Sept. 2017**

> We contacted BauerCombs Landscape Architecture to help us with street appeal for our home.
> We are extremely happy with the plans Sue designed for us.  Sue is completely professional and really listened.  She took our jumbled ideas and put them into a beautiful plan and added some very nice touches we would never have thought of.

**Comment from BauerCombs Landscape Architecture:**

> Hello Debra,
> Thank you so much for your fabulous review!  I'm happy to hear you are delighted with your planting design and landscape improvements.  I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and can't wait to see the new steel planters and artistic screens installed!
>
> Susan Combs Bauer, Landscape Architect
> BauerCombs Landscape Architecture

**★★★★★ — efarbaugh, Nov. 2016**

> Susan helped us with our landscape design for a 1929 home, converting what had once been a single car garage in our basement to a future finished room with a patio entrance (door to be installed this week). She had to deal with existing architectural details, extreme topographical variations and solve extensive drainage issues, creating two separate outdoor living spaces and a grand entrance.  She created bid documents for our projects and dealt with contractors throughout the bidding process.  Photos are before, during and after, but before many plants.
> Susan was great to work with.  She was always professional and is very knowledgeable. Between her work and a great landscape contracting firm, we ended up with a landscape that we love.  I highly recommend her.

**★★★★★ — HU-852720, June 2016**

> I hired Susan to design a vegetation plan for a salt water waterfront slope in front of my new home.  She was very sensitive to my requirement of maintaining a view over the water while at the same time meeting county requirements for slope stability and erosion control.  She selected native plants that were appropriate for the ecosystem of the sloped area.   During the process, she was my liaison to  the county planning department and her plan was accepted with no modifications.  We  recently reviewed the progress of the plants and found them growing and thriving. I greatly appreciate Susan's professionalism and respect her expertise.

## Selected projects

- [Hillside Landscape Refreshed - Mercer Island, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hillside-landscape-refreshed-mercer-island-wa-pj-vj~6761120)
  - Location: Mercer Island, WA
  - Photos: 8
  - Description: This newly renovated landscape, designed by BauerCombs & Associates, combines both beauty and function to refresh a steep residential hillside on Mercer Island, WA. When the homeowner purchased their Mercer Island home, their goal was to improve the overall landscape appeal and to enjoy a beautiful backyard space. The house was built to take full advantage of the Lake Washington view but had limited outdoor use because of the steep slope. Terraced retaining walls were designed to maximize useabl…
- [Lakefront Resort-Style Patio, Lakewood Tacoma, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakefront-resort-style-patio-lakewood-tacoma-wa-pj-vj~2197925)
  - Location: Tacoma, WA
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This beautiful northwest craftsman style residence overlooks American Lake with stunning views of Mount Rainier. Exquisitely designed by Susan Combs Bauer, award winning landscape architect at BauerCombs & Associates, Inc. and beautifully installed by Nature Perfect Landscape. Features include: Wood burning fireplace, wood burning pizza oven, outdoor grill, gas fire pit, flagstone patio, path and stairway, sitting walls, and new access path to private lakefront dock.
- [Tuscan Style Landscape and Pool Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tuscan-style-landscape-and-pool-design-pj-vj~1338200)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [West Coast Landscape & Putting Green](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-coast-landscape-and-putting-green-pj-vj~822068)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Southwest Patio and Trail Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southwest-patio-and-trail-design-pj-vj~1338396)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Rainwater Garden](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rainwater-garden-pj-vj~822357)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Luxury Residential Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-residential-landscapes-pj-vj~2407049)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: In this 20-page ebook, Susan Combs Bauer (author and landscape architect), summarizes the common thread that defines luxury landscapes among BauerCombs & Associates, Inc.'s exquisite projects across the United States. In addition to several before-and-after photos, Susan explains about landscape design and shares her signature sensory design methods. FREE E-BOOK DOWNLOAD AT: https://www.bauercombs.com/luxury-landscapes-defined.html

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/bauercombs-landscape-architecture-pfvwus-pf~1476674103)

## Ideabooks

- [Outdoor Hot Tubs - T&C Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/132203367/list/outdoor-hot-tubs-t-c-project) — 7 ideas
- [Client:  P. Sterling, Sammamish Estate](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98794094/list/client-p-sterling-sammamish-estate) — 4 ideas
- [Artistic Outdoor Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88366958/list/artistic-outdoor-lighting) — 3 ideas
- [Modern Backyard Sheds](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84894231/list/modern-backyard-sheds) — 4 ideas
- [Tree Houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77778460/list/tree-houses) — 4 ideas

[See all 5 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bauercombs)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*