How is Ian Moore Design rated?

Ian Moore Design is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5

What services does Ian Moore Design provide?

Ian Moore Design provides the following services: Custom Fire Pits, Custom Water Features, Deck Design, Drafting, Drought Tolerant Landscaping, Edible Gardens, Garden Design, Hardscaping, Landscape Design, Landscape Plans, Outdoor Lighting Design, Patio Design, Project Management, Rooftop Deck Installation, Shed Design & Construction, Site Planning, Outdoor Carpentry

Where does Ian Moore Design provide services?

Ian Moore Design provides services in the following areas: Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, North Richmond, Oakland, Orinda

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Ian Moore Design, Inc. is a landscape design-build firm based in Berkeley, California. We specialize in outdoor structures and creative use of small spaces. We take great pride in the details of our projects and believe that they add up to a sum greater than their parts - crafting outdoor spaces from wood, stone, metal, flora and sustainable infrastructure. We provide complete landscape services - beginning with conceptual design, carried through to design development and project permitting, and concluding with construction through the finest details. Our capabilities enable us to design and install stone and metal hardscapes, outdoor carpentry, plantings, irrigation, graywater and rainwater systems, and to provide ongoing management and care of these systems. Our 'Bay Friendly Qualification' demonstrates our commitment to creating outdoor environments that look their best in drought. Our focus on hardscape, low water plantings and sustainable site systems provides our clients with landscapes that are beautiful and functional with limited resources required to sustain them. We work collaboratively with homeowner, property owners, architects, landscape architects, general construction design-build firms, as well as other landscape construction firms. We also partner with a wide range of craftsman in order to offer the best blend of skills and capabilities for any project.

Awards

Masters Landscape Architecture, University of California BerkeleyCalifornia Licensed Landscape ContractorBay Friendly Qualified Professional; Landscape Designer and ContractorBest of Houzz 2014- Service AwardBest of Houzz 2015- Service Award

14 Projects

Patio - small modern side yard patio idea in San Francisco

Business Details

Business Name

Ian Moore Design

Phone Number

(510) 388-0674

Website

ianmooredesign.com

Address

1523 Walnut Street, Cottage Suite
Berkeley, CA 94709

Typical Job Cost

$50,000 - 250,000

License Number

981315

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162 Followers

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Services Provided

Landscape Design

Garden Design

Hardscaping

Landscape Plans

Patio Design

Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Site Planning

Custom Fire Pits

Custom Water Features

Outdoor Lighting Design

Deck Design

Project Management

Drafting

Shed Design & Construction

Edible Gardens

Rooftop Deck Installation

Outdoor Carpentry

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Areas Served

Oakland

Berkeley

Albany

Orinda

Emeryville

North Richmond

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38 Reviews for Ian Moore Design

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4.8|38 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

5.0

Value

4.7

Pamela Levine

We had an exceptional experience working with Ian Moore Design on the landscape design for our outdoor space. The things we think stand out about the team are: (+) Clear communication: From start to finish, they clearly communicated the process and what to expect at each stage, from the initial design concepts through to the final implementation. (+) Design-forward: The design concepts they presented were fresh and interesting while also being very well-suited to the specific characteristics of our house and outdoor area. They took into account our day-to-day needs and how we realistically plan to use the space, coming up with clever ideas we hadn't thought of ourselves. (+) Navigated constraints well, without sacrificing the final product: As with any project, we had some constraints to work within (local code requirements, budget, etc.). The team came up with inspired designs that looked amazing and unconstrained despite having to work within some limitations. (+) When it came time for the installation, we (and our neighbors) were impressed by how professional, friendly, and respectful the crew was. They were conscientious not only of our property but also of minimizing any disruption to our neighbors, which we greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend them to anyone!

June 17, 2024

Katie S

Ian and his team helped us transform our backyard and we were thrilled with the process. With their expertise and a collaborative, iterative process, we were able to finalize a design that achieved our goals for function and design within our budget. The project included a custom fence with gates, patio, deck, stone walkway, plantings and irritation system. The project finished exactly on time and they matched the budget exactly, with the only over spending from changes we asked for during the construction phase.

November 11, 2022

Comment from Ian Moore Design:

Katie, thanks very much, it has been a pleasure working with you and David. We hope that you enjoy this space for many years to come. The plants and grass are looking great - nice work!

kimistry76

Ian and his crew were wonderful throughout the process of redesigning our front yard. We had several of unexpected issues come up (on our property - not any fault of the crew) and Ian was always on top of it. The crew were meticulous with their work and with the clean up at the end of each day. (Keeping our neighbors happy!) We get compliments all the time on the finished project. And the native garden that Jack designed for both our front and back yards has been delightful. Full of happy pollinators and it requires a lot less water than our previous design. We highly recommend Ian Moore Design.

June 1, 2022

Heather Natour

Ian and Jack were talented, thoughtful and collaborative partners designing and implementing our new garden. The design was beautiful, they brainstormed on cost-saving measures, and they implemented it as stated and with high quality. Jack even went above and beyond to ensure our irrigation system worked well. We are very happy with the outcome.

June 4, 2021

Will K

We retained Ian Moore Design for a major revision of our front and side yards based on his website and Houzz reviews, and we're really glad we did. Ian fully understood our vision, respected the key plantings and design elements we wanted to retain, and developed several very attractive approaches that met our needs. When we chose one, he worked with us to select design elements and materials that were harmonious with our home and with one another, including plantings, pavers, concrete steps and driveway, electrical work including lighting and an EV charger, steel railing and a handcrafted Torii gate. In the build phase, his crew were extremely skillful, professional, friendly and quite hard working. They maintained excellent relationships with our neighbors during the course of construction. When completed on time, we loved the new environment and we received numerous unsolicited compliments from our neighbors. We highly recommend Ian Moore Design.

October 2, 2020

megherring

Overall we have found Ian Moore Design incredibly difficult to work with and completely unresponsive. Scope of work: Exterior BBQ area Initial Consult: The initial consult was well done. Ian was able to see our space and gave us some great feedback and advice on our project potential. From the meeting, we moved forward with a "paid design" contract. Paid Design: We contracted with Ian Moore Design to provide landscape design, architecture diagrams, and a cost estimate. After some initial delay (due to Ian's injury) Ian had an associate out to formally measure our project. Weeks following, with some prodding on our part, Ian gave us some preliminary designs and scheduled a zoom call for feedback. After that meeting, Ian promised an updated design with cost estimates within a week. That was over 11 weeks ago. And now we can't get any response back from him. For the first few weeks, Ian would respond saying "he was working on next steps and will get something next week" but as these

August 28, 2020

JULIA RITCHIE

We found Ian through Houzz and we couldn't have had a better experience. Ian helped us completely renovate our upper an lower decks - to be congruent with a complete home redesign. Ian is amazing with the hardscape and the softscape. He had creative solutions and ideas to help us hide our kayaks, locate and install a spa, and create an incredible shade area for our upper deck. We feel we expanded our view while increasing our privacy. I enjoyed working with Ian and his team - they are each thoughtful, meticulous, and tidy. Great experience overall.

June 24, 2019

JULIA RITCHIE

We found Ian through Houzz and feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to partner with him. We worked with Ian to redesign our upper and lower decks, install a spa, create a discrete place to hold our kayaks, and install a creative shade solution. Ian is exceptional when it comes to the engineering, and found creative and cost effective solutions. Our yard feels bigger and we have more privacy. Ian's crew is amazing and I will miss having them around the house. They are exacting, friendly, and tidy. I cannot give enough praise to this team.

June 23, 2019

ShadeFX

We partnered with Ian Moore Design on an extensive project to replace and store an existing hardscape left unfinished by the previous homeowners. Ian commissioned us to assist with the refurbishment of a custom steel pergola, which required retractable shade. Ian and his team were a pleasure to work alongside - very professional, studious and responsive throughout the project. He asked great questions, was open to feedback and together we delivered an end product that left the new homeowners ecstatic. We thoroughly enjoyed teaming up with Ian and are thrilled with the end result. We look forward to future collaborations.

May 17, 2019

Andrew Han

Scope of Project: Demo existing deck (over 30 yrs. old) and redesign the backyard landscape and living space. Design Process: Ian had a clear understanding of what we wished for in our outdoor lifestyle. He was able to provide the vision and articulate it on paper and came up with a beautiful design. He was knowledgeable about his craft and other resources available to bring our wishes to life. Installation Process: Ian and his crew provided a seamless and painless transition from design to installation. He was clear in his communication and he provided updates often with any changes in the budget. As it often does, the scope of our project expanded and Ian accommodated us professionally and without any complaints. Now the crew: They were wonderful. They were professional. And they were all interesting people. They showed up on time and at the end of the day always cleaned up their mess. Their workmanship was impeccable. My wife and I joke that when the big one hits, the safest place in the house will be out on the new deck. I recommend Ian and his crew without any reservation for all of your outdoor lifestyle needs.

April 25, 2019Last modified:April 29, 2019

Theresa Sanders

Ian Moore Landscape design did a fabulous job building just what I wanted. My built-in bench is now a gorgeous centerpiece to what I hope will be a relaxing space in my backyard. Ian took my crude drawing and some dimensions via email and created a design that was affordable and beautiful. His team built the supports in their shop during a rainy spell and came and installed the bench in one day, just before the next rain shower. Because they made only one trip here they saved me time and money. His contractors were friendly and professional, unobtrusive and neat. I am so pleased I found Ian on Houzz!

December 12, 2018

HU-507565420

Ian is a talented designer who provided ideas and approaches tailored to our budget. He was creative, respectful, and responsive!

December 10, 2018

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Commented: are these cast in place slabs?Yes, those are cast in place, the slabs in the photo are roughly 2'6 x 2'6" and 2'6" x 4'0'. Finish is steel trowel and very light wash for outdoor nonslip surface

August 11, 2022

Commented: love your planters.The image shows a cast in place curvilinear concrete bench with planting behind. The lights are wac 1” aperture round, mounted in pvc sleeves placed in the concrete.

October 25, 2020

Commented: Love the outdoor dining set!!Fermob

July 11, 2020

Commented: Stain or Natural weathering color?Thanks, The wood is western red cedar and the stain is Messmers UV Plus Deck Stain, color Charcoal Gray.

May 29, 2020

Commented: hardscape borderThe edging/border in this project is cast in place concrete with a steel troweled finish. A similar effect could be achieved with narrow modular concrete paver, mortared in place, say 4" x 36&qu...

August 11, 2019

Commented: Great fence! What wood is used?Thank you, the wood used for this fence is Western Red Cedar.

March 6, 2019

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