We worked with Dan to completely remodel our backyard in 2020 and will continue to hire him for any future outdoor projects we have. Our landscape architect vetted a handful of contractors for our project and when we met with Dan, we could see that based on his attention to detail, his experience, and his ability to collaborate with our landscape architect, he was in a league of his own. We've come to appreciate his dedication to continue to work with us as our needs change and his craftsmanship.
We hired Dan and were immediately at ease. He aligned on the overall project with our landscape architect and offered ideas as they talked through execution, helping perfect the way the space works so there’s no ‘gotcha’ when it’s all done. One example was suggesting a 6” wider gap between our two raised planter beds so they wouldn’t feel crowded and would be easier to tend to - a solution I’m thankful for every time I’m out gardening!
He is very hands-on with the work and also coordinated various crews for the demolition, general construction, electrical work, masonry and stucco, and landscaping. Everything ran on time or ahead, all the materials were delivered and ready when needed (no small feat during the height of the pandemic!), and he was very present throughout the project to make sure all the designs came to life as intended. This project included demo, re-leveling the entire yard, putting in two large raised beds, DG, artificial turf, corten steel edging, lighting, plants, irrigation, flagstone, and more.
Dan has this way of making the work not seem like work to him and it brought so much joy to the process. We added a lighting system to our yard and had some open questions about how to light the focal point of the backyard - a large oak tree. We had all the hardware but couldn’t decide how to light the tree, so he suggested a ‘lighting party’ with an electrician in a cherry picker after twilight along with our landscape architect so we could see the lighting at work! He made arrangements so everyone could be there at 7:30pm to view the lights and give input. And wow, it looks spectacular! And the process to get there was also fun.
We’re really happy with how the yard turned out and highly recommend Dan to anyone. Great to work with, really respectful of everyone, and exceptional craft.