LandArt

We hired LandArt to design and build a backyard “oasis” - to transform our space, enhance our home and make our backyard feel like a resort/holiday. Today as I look at our new backyard I am in awe of the beauty that they created - large covered Douglas Fir Deck, pool with pool shed, natural stone waterfall and new garden beds. We are so thankful we chose LandArt for this project and in the end, they delivered on their promise - they built a one-of-a-kind oasis, on time and on budget. They deliver on their promises. Here’s why I recommend them: 1. One of a Kind Design: We were going to be making a significant investment in our home so I did my homework. I researched various companies and LandArt continuously received 10/10 reviews. How is this even possible I wondered? We interviewed several companies and did onsite reviews of their existing and past projects. LandArt’s projects immediately impressed me - each design was different, unique and fit naturally into the space. Richard and his team spent a significant amount of time with us listening and learning what we valued and how we wanted the space to look like and “feel”. The design that they recommended was breathtaking and flowed beautifully with the natural Niagara landscape. 2.A Company with Integrity: They are on time and on budget. They assigned one project manager that I worked with through the design phase and 3 month build - just ONE contact person for the entire build. I received a calendar which included a listing of all activity and trades for each day. Devon, our project manager, responded to each question, concern immediately. As I met more people from LandArt I quickly learned that everyone was also integral, respectful, on time, customer focused. They are easy to work with.. and in a complex world….. their level of customer service is what makes them unique. They delivered on their promise - beautiful backyard, on time, on budget, easy to work with and totally customer focused. I will use them again. Rosemary French and Tom Chapman

Richard and his team are exceptional! Every aspect of our backyard project were very well managed and executed- from help with ideas (both practical and functional)to making sure everything went to plan (timeline and budget). My husband and I were extremely impressed with the LandArt Team! Before this project was complete we knew we look forward to work with Richard and his team on our next project.

Consummate professionals. On time every morning and left the site clean at the end of each day. The neighbours all commented and appreciated how conscientious and considerate they were. Great to work with and the quality of the work surpassed our expectations.

LandArt is the best contractor we have ever dealt with. They show up to the job every day at 7am, and work straight until 5pm. Their attention to detail and commitment to getting the job done with the highest quality is unmatched. In addition, they are diligent about maintaining the schedule and ensuring all of the sub trades and suppliers deliver on the schedule to keep the project moving. All of these things combined allowed for our project to be completed 5 days early and on budget. It was a great job all around that was executed by an amazing crew. We will definitely hire them again in the future!

We thoroughly enjoyed working with LandArt from our first meeting with Richard, through the design and planning process with the team and the execution. The work that went into turning our blank canvas of a backyard to the backyard of our dreams was more extensive than we expected and we were so impressed by their unwavering commitment to excellence at every stage of the process. We have received so many compliments on the creative design and workmanship. We were not able to be on site during most of the process but we trusted LandArt completely to do quality work. They posted pictures at the end of each work day – those pictures were the highlight of our day as they allowed us to see the day-to-day progress. As with any job, some unanticipated issues cropped up and we were impressed with the time and diligence they took to analyze, assess and find ways to work through these issues. Also, as the job progressed and we wanted to make some changes, they were very accommodating and were able to quickly propose new ideas to meet those requests. Also, our neighbor commented on how hard-working and pleasant the crews were, sometimes working in less-than-ideal weather conditions. Devon provided excellent customer service and gave timely responses to all our queries and requests; he was great at giving us updates and explaining the various thought process / design ideas behind a particular phase of the build. And we are grateful to Debi, who listened patiently to the type of look and plants that we preferred and came up with excellent ideas on plant selection and did check-ups once the plants were in the ground. We always felt we had the whole LandArt team, from designers to contractors, behind us from beginning to end. Our landscaped backyard truly exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Richard and team! L&M

Second project with LandArt, very high quality work and attention to detail. Definitely avoids the shortcuts and cost cutting measures and ensures that everything is done properly. Cleans up site every day, considers surrounding and impact on neighborhood when doing work. Highly recommended.

From our very first meeting, Richard and his team surpassed our expectations. Every person at LandArt that we had the pleasure of meeting was extremely professional, highly skilled and friendly. We initially sat down with Richard and discussed what we wanted and were then presented with a design plan. He was more than accommodating in discussing and implementing changes and we were extremely happy with the final design. They are very process-driven. The project began on schedule, ran to schedule and finished ahead of schedule. The result was gorgeous and turned out even better than we expected. We were extremely happy with the result and would absolutely 100% work with them again for future projects.

We are thrilled with our new backyard. LandArt did a great job developing and executing the plan. The entire was very professional and responded in a timely manner to our requests. The team did a great job cleaning up EVERY day - our neighbours were very impressed. We would definitely use LandArt again! K & D

Just wanted to share our experience with Rich and his team at Landart. We did a full backyard rebuild in 2020. We started our design process with Rich and Devon in May of 2020 and it was a fun and exciting process. We made several changes over the design phase and they were always open to our ideas and we were open to theirs. In the end, together, we created the perfect plan. Next step, implementation of the plan. Each day Rich's crew was on time and worked steady through each piece of the design. From Dave and his carpentry crew building our new extensive deck complete with outdoor kitchen, large eating area, beautiful large steps down to our patio, a bridge joining one side of our backyard to the other, a sunken hot tub with full access to hot tub equipment, our gorgeous pergola to our separate cabana. Amazing!!!! Landart uses only the best materials every step of the way to ensure years and years of stability and a great look. Then we move down to the extensive patio including firepit area, pool lounge seating area with gorgeous stone steps down to our cabana, which consists of part change house to part pool equipment room. Nick and his masonry team installed stone around our new inground pool which is beautiful and exceeded our expectations of how much stone can change a look around a pool. Nick and his masonry team also installed stone countertops in our outdoor kitchen which everyone raves about. Rich subcontracted Dream Pools and Stirling, owner, also exceeded our expectations. Stirling's team was also always on time and delivered top notch work and service to us. Also using the very best in pool equipment options for us. Our pool is so easy to operate and they are always a text away with questions we have ( we are new pool owners). And our review would not be complete without talking about Debi, landscape designer and the landscape crew. We opted for artificial turf, and would never look back. Our gardens are perfect. With Debi's design skills and input, we selected a mix of evergreens and perennials so our gardens look spectacular all year round. Debi has also been a great help to me in teaching me the proper maintenance to keep our gardens perfect. We can not say enough about Landart, each and every member of Rich's team and would not hesitate to recommend them for any type of project. The will make your landscape dreams come to life. Everyone that comes to our backyard calls it an oasis. Pam & Craig Jordan, Ontario

In May 2021 we reconnected with Richard Wynia at LandArt. We originally met with Richard in 2015 to contract a landscape design at our previous home in Toronto. However, life presented an opportunity for us to move to the Niagara region which we could not pass up, so we did not go through with the project, but more importantly Richard left a lasting impression on us. We were starting a pool renovation in the spring 2021 and saw the opportunity to also look at updating our landscaping. When researching landscape design companies in the Niagara region LandArt came up. Without a second thought we contacted Richard based on our previous experience with him. Richard met with us, then the great design team of Debbie and Devon spent time at our property, which resulted in an outstanding design that was beyond what we could have imagined. In my 30 plus years of project management experience on large infrastructure projects, the most crucial aspect is always to have a comphrensive design plan. The absence of one typically results with increased costs if the “knowns” are not accounted for, “the while were at it lets…”, or “that doesn’t look right, lets change it”. The design from LandArt that was presented to us addressed the knowns and potential unknowns. Richard and Devon walked us through the design and had an explanation for every element of it. The design was well thought out, original, and represented our requests with regards to colours, privacy, views, and winter interest. Something as small as relocating our BBQ, to removing a stone wall and updating it with a clear glass/plexiglass barrier, totally gave it a contemporary look. All of the hardscape (including where electrical, gas and irrigation should be located) took the guess work out for the installers of these services, and the softscape design elements were something my wife and I could not have planned out on our own. At the end LandArt provided us with a blueprint that will transform our property into an elegant serene retreat, where we will create memories, and enjoy it all year round. Bruce and Bev

Throughout the entire planning and landscaping process, Richard and the entire LandArt team were knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with. We are very happy with the end product, which exceeded our expectations. The LandArt team were punctual and both ourselves and neighbors were impressed with how they cleaned up the site after each work day. It's a huge transformation that has allowed us to make full use of our outdoor area and also significantly increased the curb appeal of our house. They were always accessible to answer our questions and really stand by their products and work. We couldn't be happier and would whole heartedly recommend them to friends and family!

Marc and Debbie, Grimsby, Ontario It all began with a pile of old bricks destined to become a circular pathway leading to a wonderful garden bench! Right from the start it was a pleasure to work with Richard from LandArt. We had noticed his crew working in town and called them for a project we had in mind. Very promptly we received a call from their office to set up a consult appointment. Richard came to our home to discuss ideas and he really took the time to listen to our thoughts. Soon afterwards Richard presented us with a concept and drawing. We were wonderfully surprised -creative, unexpected, original and well just awesome! It took us less than an hour to absorb the plan and we eagerly agreed to move forward with the design. The timeline was laid out for us and indeed moved along quite smoothly. The LandArt crew arrived every morning on time and they were always pleasant and polite and willing to answer any questions we may have had. They were extremely considerate and professional and always left the job site organized and tidy. To say how appreciative we were with the entire process would be an understatement. It is always a great relief when a project goes smoothly! We were in very good hands and of course the final result was exceptional and exciting! Our true compliments to all involved. When the morning blinds go up – the view has us smiling ear to ear! Thank you.