Malcolm Hoover

Southern Design installed artificial turf and concrete pavers in my backyard and it was a fabulous experience. I'll definitely use them again for my front yard landscaping this summer.

After being referred to Southern Design and Build, I knew I had found the perfect team for my landscaping project. I required large corten steel planters with a comprehensive drainage system, and from the outset, Malcolm's expertise was evident. He not only provided a detailed drainage plan but also crafted stunning steel designs that surpassed my expectations. The project was executed seamlessly, and the drainage system works flawlessly. Additionally, they installed a new irrigation system, with each planter having its own zone. I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and everyone who visits my backyard is in awe of the breathtaking design of the planters. Southern Design and Build truly exceeded all my expectations, and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking exceptional landscaping services. J. Lambert

Having recently relocated from Los Angeles to Highland Park, I was in need of a reliable landscape company to transform my outdoor space. After meeting with several firms, I found Malcolm and Southern Design to be the perfect fit. From the initial consultation to the final installation, their professionalism and expertise were evident. Eugene's crew exceeded my expectations with their impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail. The new travertine patio and artificial turf for my dog run have completely transformed my backyard, and I couldn't be happier with the results. (My doodle Bart loves it!!) I highly recommend Malcolm and Southern Design for anyone seeking top-notch landscaping services in the Highland Park/Dallas area. Meghan ;)

I engaged these guys to pour a concrete pad in my courtyard, install an accompanying courtyard french drain system that drained to the street, and install a desert scape in the courtyard. The issues started with the concrete pad. The pad has my house on 3 contiguous sides with the fourth side being the courtyard desert scape they installed. I specifically instructed Malcolm (the owner I think), the pad should slope away from the house on all 3 sides and towards the desert scape. What I ended up with is a pad that slopes away from 2 sides of my house and slopes into the 3rd side. I immediately noticed this and asked Malcolm about it. He assured me it was not a problem (more on this later). Additionally, where the drain dumped to the street I had specifically asked that the curb be cored (a hole put in the curb) and was assured that this would be done. To my surprise, I return from work on day 3 and they just installed a plastic pop up. Again Malcolm assured me it would not be an issue (also more on this later) and provided a nonsensical excuse on why they couldn't core the curb. Well, after 4 days they finished the work and I was generally very happy. My courtyard looked beautiful and I had seemingly solved my drainage problem. Then, not but a few days later, the irrigation system they installed in my desert scape kept failing. Specifically, the foundation drip hoses kept ripping apart and flooding portions of my courtyard. I immediately called Malcolm and he dispatched someone to fix it right away which I gave them a pass on. Well fast forward 2 months and I still don't have a working irrigation system and Malcolm, or some of his lieutenants had been back to my house on 5 separate occasions. Finally, Malcolm had his professional sprinkler guy Freddy come out and when he saw the work, he just shook his head. 1 - They did not install pressure regulators, 2 - they used the wrong size hoses for the fittings. The "fixes" they had done to that point were installin zip ties wherever the hoses popped. One pops, they zip tie it, then the next one in the line pops. Back to the concrete pad. The first time we received a heavy rain, the water immediately started pooling next to my house as I had feared. It got bad enough that cracks started to appear in my brickwork from my foundation moving. At this point Malcolm had full on ghosted me. Also, where they had installed the pop up for my french drain to dump to the street (as opposed to coring the curb) results in my sidewalk flooding everytime there is a heavy rain and now one of the sidewalk pavers is sinking. Lastly, when they trenched for my french drain they had to divert a sprinkler line around the drain pipe. This eventually broke and flooded my front yard (shoddy work). This ends with me threatening a lawsuit and finally Malcolm responds. They have now installed a new drain where the pad slopes to the house to mitigate the water pooling. I'm still evaluating my options for further recourse.

I hired Southern Design and Build to overhaul my backyard by removing old concrete slabs and debris and an old wooden deck that we replaced with a large concrete patio and a step. They were able to identify and correct some drainage issues to keep the water from going toward my home. They also installed a concrete driveway. They added a cedar fence, cedar overhang to my side and back patio area and I can tell you this company has a lot of creative vision when it comes to landscaping a patio design. They are highly knowledgeable about construction, landscaping and project management. Great communication from the planning phase to the end. It was a big job that I hired them for and I was very pleased and impressed with the results. Did wonders for the curb appeal of my older home. So much that my neighbors hired them too. I have still been able to count on them to come back for any repairs I've needed since job completion and they still care about the customer beyond the project completion date. Integrity, honesty, quality with creative vision are hard to come by when you're looking for a contractor to do work for you. I trusted Southern Design and Build from their start date to the completion of my big projects. Outstanding company and a great investment in my home.

Excellent and expediant service! I was impressed with the attention to detail and also the clean finish. We love the patio looks now.

We used Southern Design for two separate projects. A large patio extension and pergola which turned out amazing. And stone work in our front yard for flower beds and tree wells, also look amazing. Southern Design gave us several design and material options based on our preferences and exceeded our expectations. The team working was polite, fast and left no mess behind. We recommend this company to anyone looking for a landscaping contractor.

I recently hired Southern Design & Build to install irrigation and drainage systems in my yard. I couldn't be happier with the results! The team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the entire process. They took the time to understand my needs and provided expert recommendations to enhance my outdoor space. The installation was exactly what I envisioned. The irrigation and drainage systems are functioning perfectly and have already made a significant difference in the health and appearance of my lawn. I highly recommend Southern to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space.

I contacted Southern for a front yard remodel. I was thrilled with the design they had given me and we then finalized a construction start date. The crews are very efficient, hard working, and courteous. They’re very detailed oriented and make sure that the project is cleaned up at the end of everyday. Even after the project was completed the irrigation crew stopped back by to adjust the landscape watering items accordingly as the season went on. 10/10 I highly recommend this company.

These guys are truly artists in their craft and have an eye for impeccable detail. We found Southern through a project they were working on in the neighborhood. After receiving multiple quotes for our outdoor living and landscape project we decided to use Southern for a few reasons. 1. They are very punctual and showed up a few minutes before our consultation started. We had a few companies come out and none of them could stick to the time scheduled which led us to think of they aren’t even committed to showing up on time they will not be to out project. 2. The bid was very thorough. It mentioned the slightest detail we had discussed during our consultation. 3. We had a lot of questions and Malcolm took time to discuss them in detail. 4. After we finalized all the details and a start date for our project, Malcolm kept us in the loop as we were approaching the start date. 5. The crews and constructions process was flawless to say the least. They are very detailed, cleaned up everyday, and gave us daily updates as to what was happening on the next stage. 6. After the completion of our paver patio, pergola, and landscaping we will definitely be using Southern Design and Build for all of our outdoor living projects. - Elizabeth Green