--- title: "Omega Brick & Landscaping — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/omega-brick-and-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1669817214 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669817214.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Omega Brick & Landscaping" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1bb36a74014c95c4_1791-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2611 Richards Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, United States" latitude: 42.944 longitude: -85.6213 phone: "(616) 328-3258" website: http://omegabrickandlandscaping.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 27 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Omega Brick & Landscaping Original Houzz profile: [Omega Brick & Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/omega-brick-and-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1669817214) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** East Grand Rapids, MI - **Serves:** Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Forest Hills, Walker, Cutlerville, Jenison, Grandville, Northview, East Grand Rapids, Comstock Park, Byron Center, Rockford, Caledonia, Ada, Alto, Belmont - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Explore your future landscape transformation through 3D rendered videos and pictures. At Omega Brick & Landscaping, we understand each client is unique, every property distinct. Therefore, we take the time to explore your needs, goals, and vision before creating an artistic landscape design that allows you to see your landscape before it is installed. Omega Brick & Landscaping specializes in designing Intimate Gardens and Outdoor Living Spaces. We design Incredible stone and brick patios, walkways, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens and living spaces, pools, ponds, waterfalls, and lush gardens. Omega is in the business of providing you with computer aided 3D landscape designs created specifically with your needs in mind. You will be amazed at the possibilities. Whether your home is located on a small city lot or a sprawling estate, we can help you discover the potential of your property. Specializing in Intimate Garden & Outdoor Living Space Design. Creative - Artistic - Knowledgeable - Craftsmen ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Site Planning - Swimming Pool Design - Deck Design - 3D Rendering - DESIGN ONLY - Gazebo Design - Hardscape Design - Intimate Garden Design - Outdoor Fire Place Design - Outdoor Kitchens Design - Outdoor Living Design - Retaining Wall Design - Water Feature Design ### Areas Served - Grand Rapids - Wyoming - Kentwood - Forest Hills - Walker - Cutlerville - Jenison - Grandville - Northview - East Grand Rapids - Comstock Park - Byron Center - Rockford - Caledonia - Ada - Alto - Belmont ### Typical Job Cost $1,500.00 - 250,000 Landscape design costs vary depending on complexity of the existing site conditions and areas to be designed. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Omega Brick & Landscaping | | Address | 2611 Richards Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506, United States | | Phone | (616) 328-3258 | | Website | http://omegabrickandlandscaping.com | | Followers on Houzz | 27 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Intimate-Gardens-Outdoor-Living-Spaces-Design/10634837613\#!/pages/Int - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=53251215&trk=tab\_pro - Blog — http://stewardshipguru.blogspot.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Omega Brick & Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/omega-brick-and-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1669817214) - **Website:** http://omegabrickandlandscaping.com - **Phone:** (616) 328-3258 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Terrance Rose, Nov. 2018** > Brent did a superb job designing a complete back yard concept for us. He installed the patio, fire pit, landscape features, and lighting. Brent sub-contracted the deck installation to a deck specialty firm, and it too turned out beautifully. Brent was very collaborative in delivering to a specified price point. We're thrilled with the results and have received many compliments from friends and neighbors. > Paver Patio = 1000 sq ft; Trex Deck = 400 sq ft; Gas Fire pit = 6ft x 3.25ft x 1.5ft stone. > Design included an above ground spa and whole home generator, purchased separately. **★★★★★ — James, Nov. 2017** > Brent designed and installed a complete reworking of our backyard. He is a creative designer; has a thorough knowledge of available materials and options; worked within our budget; started when he said he would; and installed all materials flawlessly. We highly recommend him for brick work and landscaping. **★★★★★ — Taylor Irwin, Dec. 2016** > We hired Brent to put in a paver brick patio for our yard. We couldn't have been more pleased with Brent's communication, work ethic, and finished product. He was so nice to work with, and he did a great job! He cleaned up materials daily (which was important to our young family). We unfortunately did not include his landscape services at the time, but we're confident those services are equally amazing. Thank you! **★★★★★ — jrsrhughes, Dec. 2013** > Omega Brick / Brent Langley has done many different projects for us during the last few years. They were 1) an interlocked brick front porch; 2) an interlocked brick wall for a back deck; 3) an outdoor wood-fired oven ( with pedestal); 4) relaying a front brick walkway; 5) relaying a back brick walkway and patio; 6) landscaping a side park and paths; and 7) laying a slate walkway for one of the paths. > > All of the work was done by Mr. Langley himself. He is creative and meticulous. We were particularly impressed with how he both researched and then went about constructing the oven (a first for both of us). We were also impressed with his catching some errors by the general regarding the back deck's construction. Those errors would would have caused problems later on had Mr. Langley not corrected them. > > Mr. Langley may not work as quickly as some might like. However, we were pleased that he took his time and did it right. We also did not get competing bids so we cannot assess how competitive Mr. Langley is. However, we are satisfied that he charged us a fair price. We also believe that you get what you pay for. ## Selected projects - [Private White Spire White Birch Outdoor Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-white-spire-white-birch-outdoor-oasis-pj-vj~6596696) - Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan - Photos: 9 - Description: Grand Rapids yard transformed into a park, an oasis with bluestone flagstone stepping stone paths, circular paver patio and White Spire White Birch adorned berms. - [Narrow Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/narrow-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~6669591) - Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan - Photos: 2 - Description: We needed to maximize the outdoor living space in this backyard. After removing the small wooden deck, We eliminated the slope by installing a boulder retaining wall. We then installed a beautiful paver patio. For privacy, we installed several narrow evergreen trees that will fill in over time but not outgrow the space. - [Bi-Level Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bi-level-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~6596688) - Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan - Photos: 15 - Description: This project turned a sloping lawn into an bi-level outdoor living oasis with two paver patios joined by natural stone steps, supported by Michigan Boulders and wrapped with gardens. The lower patio included a gas fire pit. - [Hughes' Landscape Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hughes-landscape-retreat-pj-vj~198688) - Location: Cascade Township, MI - Photos: 13 - Description: This project included a built-in grill, stucco and brick Forno Bravo Pizza Oven, Brussels Block Dimensional sitting walls, pillar and counter with built-in wood storage, and a Trex Composite deck. The deck and lighting was installed by Precision Remodeling of Rockford, Michigan. Everything else was installed by Omega Brick & Landscaping. - [Smith Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/smith-outdoor-living-pj-vj~5970670) - Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 15 - [Dalsasso Retaining Wall, Stairs and Crushed Stone Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dalsasso-retaining-wall-stairs-and-crushed-stone-courtyard-pj-vj~6007148) - Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan - Photos: 6 - Description: My aging client was having trouble navigating the steep hill to access the back yard from the front. We install a retaining wall system with stairs and railing and a firm walkway of chips n dust to allow him easier access. - [Bruinsma Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bruinsma-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~2821801) - Location: East Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 10 - [Moberly Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moberly-landscape-pj-vj~372420) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Anderson Outcropping Walls with Mixed Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/anderson-outcropping-walls-with-mixed-gardens-pj-vj~2192383) - Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 10 - [Rose Outdoor Living Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rose-outdoor-living-space-pj-vj~2821709) - Location: East Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 6 - [Landscape Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/landscape-designs-pj-vj~1604755) - Location: Grand Rapids, MI - Photos: 35 - [Schaffer Design Installed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schaffer-design-installed-pj-vj~1604329) - Location: South Haven, MI - Photos: 8 - [Lowen Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lowen-landscape-pj-vj~372401) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Costantino Landscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/costantino-landscape-pj-vj~198922) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/omega-brick-and-landscaping-pfvwus-pf~1669817214) ## Ideabooks - [Outdoor Living Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156555237/list/outdoor-living-ideas) — 8 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/160879840/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/156555120/list/kitchens) — 2 ideas - [Outdoor Living Spaces by Brent Langley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92574931/list/outdoor-living-spaces-by-brent-langley) — 24 ideas - [Outdoor Living Supplies](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130254357/list/outdoor-living-supplies) — 2 ideas - [Slope Retention Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/77599295/list/slope-retention-solutions) — 19 ideas - [Landscape Designs By Brent Langley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55291197/list/landscape-designs-by-brent-langley) — 14 ideas - [Beautiful Outdoor Living & Garden Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102266215/list/beautiful-outdoor-living-garden-furniture) — 11 ideas - [London Castles And Palaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89472239/list/london-castles-and-palaces) — 6 ideas - [brent\_langley's water features ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/9712173/list/brent-langley-s-water-features-ideas) — 5 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/brent-langley) ## Community Q&A **Q: Driveway and entryway/porch update question** *(in Landscape Design)* We are looking to redo our driveway and front porch area replacing the asphalt with concrete. Our first goal is to widen the driveway on the left side (highlighted in yellow) so there is better space to walk to the front door when there are two cars parked in the driveway (often). Second we want to improve the front porch/entry way but are having a hard time with ideas due to all of the angles. The garage has about a 45 degree angle from the rest of the house and the driveway is yet a different angle. We are planning on removing the tile and replacing with plain or tinted concrete or some sort of stone/flagstone. Likewise we are looking for new front doors. The post/column in the close up picture is a mock up of a potential post and beam placement as one idea. We are hoping for more of a straight lined solution rather than any circular elements. We are looking to remove some of the slanted wood trim and simplify the look. We would love any design input or ideas. A: You may try doing something similar to the attached picture. We eliminated the gardens and small walkway and turned the front entry into a paver courtyard. Additionally, we created a paver apron in front of the garage, tying the two areas together. **Q: Need help with landscape & exterior colors of asymmetrical house front** *(in Landscape Design)* The front of our house (bought recently) is two bland cream colors with partial stacked stone by one window and also below windows on left side. It seems out of balance, and I need ideas on landscaping (none in yard!) and also paint colors and siding suggestions to give it some focus and style. We are considering adding window boxes and facing two of the porch columns with faux stone to create Craftsman look. The current faux stone is shades of tan, orange-ish and cream - no gray. Thanks in advance for suggestions!! A: Good Evening, Jean. So the stairs lead to a lower level parking area/ garage? While a appreciate the use of the stone on both sides of the house, it still appears unbalanced because the stone is not at the same level. I would consider continuing the stone left of the door to the height of that on the right to gain some of that balance. I realize there is a significant slope already covered in stone. I assume that stone was used to cover the excessive amount of exposed poured concrete on the foundation. However, that should be landscaped with shrubs/ trees/ perennials, thus eliminating the dominance of that stone. I also realize the siding is set out further than the stone below. That means the stone replacing the lower portion of the siding may look like it’s floating. Again, once the plantings are in, the “floating stone” look will be less problematic. **Q: Love the Moduline** *(in Photo Questions)* What color did you go with on the Moduline Belgard pavers? A: Good evening Rachel. Thanks for your interested. I used Cotswold Mist on the project. The border was Black Diamond. **Q: Anyone Else Insisting on Natural Stone?** *(in Pools & Spas)* Hello, My husband and I are resurfacing our 15-year-old pool that came along with the house we bought last summer. It must have been built before the surge of simulated stone because it has beautiful, albeit dated, flagstone coping as well as a flagstone wall along one side, retaining walls and trim in other parts of the space in the same material. We have been presented with basically one option for resurfacing and that is the Pebble Tec products. At this point, I think we are going to go with the color “ocean blue“ in the Pebble Sheen line although if anyone else with little kids wants to talk me out of that – I could probably be convinced. I do have some concerns about having a dark pool with three children under six. But now I digress. The real reason for my post is that the pool company/contractor guy tells me that all of the coping has to be replaced and is pushing me towards stamped concrete. I’m opposed that for two reasons: 1\. I am a sucker for natural materials and 2\. I don’t care how “stone like” it looks. It’s not going to look like existing flagstone. Admittedly, the flagstone is a bit dated at this point. However, I do think that natural materials really never go out of style and I’m certainly not prepared to replace all of the flagstone in the space with a different natural stone that I like better. So I think the solution is to absolutely insist on either new flagstone coping or using the existing flagstone which he told me would be “just as expensive“ because they will have to clean the existing stone before reinstalling it. But I don’t really care about that, do I? It doesn’t sound like it’s going to be more expensive than using the stamped concrete but even if it were more expensive— I just don’t see how I can mix stamped concrete with a lot of really high-quality flagstone. I appreciate anyone else’s feedback on convincing their pool contractors to use natural materials. I did not think that I would have the struggle with the most expensive pool contractor in town but I am. The pool is currently closed for the winter and covered so I cannot attach a recent picture and the only picture I have from last summer (when we moved in) is this one which is a bit hilarious but does give the viewer an idea of what the existing material looks like. In case anyone is wondering – yes, that is me and I am fully clothed and soaking wet after rescuing a twin distress. And no, the other twin is not actually urinating in the yard – it just looks like he is. Thank you in advance for your thoughts and feedback. A: Mystic Pools is right about stamped concrete to some extent. Like all poured concrete, it is bound to crack eventually and need to be replaced. (Most contractors fail to prepare the base and reinforce the concrete sufficiently). That means the long-term cost is likely to exceed the cost of the natural stone which can be repaired as needed rather than en mass. And when it comes time to replace the concrete again, it will be very difficult to match color-wise. The majority of stamped concrete I have seen looks too artificial to live up to the hype. And those who are truly able to create the appearance of natural stone or Brick charge just as much or more per square foot as those installing the natural materials. Your pool contractor is right about the cost comparison. It will cost at least as much to clean and reset the existing materials as it would be to install stamped concrete. Rather than hire someone to install the existing stone, I would consider finding a stone that either matches or contrasts nicely with the other stone around the pool. The walls appear to be in fine condition. If you choose a contrasting stone, like a cut bluestone (which can be purchased with a bullnose if you are so inclined) you may also consider using it as a capstone for the walls to tie the features together. There are also plenty of manufactured pavers that have a bullnose (thus eliminating the sharp edges of the flagstone on which the twins may injure themselves). Contrasting materials of either man-made or natural stone would really enhance the area. One last thought: is it possible the pool contractor is simply unqualified to install the natural stone materials and is therefore pushing the stamped concrete in order to keep the project in-house? **Q: Decomposed Granite in Detroit** *(in Landscape Design)* Arg. Should have asked here last year. I am in metro Detroit. I wanted a DCG patio and path. I couldn't get anyone to do it, no one has heard of it! Found a guy willing to do it, got some from a local shop and it's junk. It's basically pea gravel with fines. Does anyone know of a place to get real decomposed granite around metro Detroit? A: I am aware this thread is a year old. However, I have made patios and pathways out of chips n dust here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is an angular finely crushed stone fixed with stone dust. Once compacted and washed down, the dust settles and the surface becomes very firm while remaining fairly free draining. Additionally, you don’t end up with a “muddy” surface, unless of course mud washes onto the patio/ walkway. In Grand Rapids and surrounding areas, the best place to buy this is Grand Rapids Gravel. **Q: Drainage issue, looking for suggestions** *(in Landscape Design)* Somewhat long i will try and shorten. We had foundation issues in 2015 and a trench was dug, weeping tile was added, a sump was installed in our garage, and an insulation was wrappewrapped around the foundation after it was anchored back together. The trench was backfilled with something and aggregate on top and then we paved four months later. I live in ontario and this month the driveway where it was filled has either sank oe across the entire front of the house it has heaved. We now have about a thirty pct pitch funneling water towards are garage and the lower entry. Water is coming down a slope beside house, pooling at corner and running across front of house because it cannot get over hump. It driveway has a poor grade due to position of house and height of road and only a slight angle existed prior but it was sloped. This heave or depression is new. My thoughts are a channel drain across front connecting to a drain that also collects water from backyard and alo sump pump which exits at side of house and take all this to the road. Thoughts? do we install a dry well in backyard and have that connect to drain which then comes dowdown side of house and out to street with other connections? We are getting quotes currenlty and called the guys that did the work as well. this was along length of house this is side of house. water is coming from above from backyard a lot of water sits here. this is before asphalt installed. you can see sump exit here. thinking we need drain here connected to channel or French down to road. I dont have a lot of pics currently but attached the dig which shows a bit of what i am talking about. Thanks for any insight. this is a complete nightmare right now. A: Definitely not a good idea to have the pipe empty within 7’ of the House/ garage. Emptying the pipe into the driveway will continue to cause problems with water freezing on the driveway as it exits the pipe. When that happens, it creates a dam, keeping the water from flowing away from the home. I would only be concerned with burying the pipe if you plan to have heavy equipment driving over it. In that case, I would use double walled pvc pipe. Buried pipe requires little to no maintenance if installed properly. It is also possible to drain into a buried plastic or metal basin to ensure sinking does not occur. What reasons have you been given for not burying the pipe? A channel drain along the side of the driveway can fill up with debris during most seasons and with ice during winter. Constant maintenance. It is sometimes possible to empty the pipe directly into a municipal drain system (sewer). You would need to check with your local township for ordinances. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*