Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design

We had several bids for our large landscape project. Our slope made the project complicated and expensive. Micah was the only one to give us options and suggestions for various pricing levels. As a consumer, I rely on the expertise of the professional in the field and appreciated Micah's suggestions and the pros and cons for each material. He was knowledgeable and took the time to explain the process to us - and this is not an easy accomplishment with an engineer husband who does his own research and has many questions. Micah's method of communication was great. We were reassured that no short cuts were taken. In addition, the billing and communication of weekly work completed was detailed and understandable. The project did take longer than estimated but in my opinion, a small price to pay for quality craftmanship. We have done enough remodels to know that there are always surprises and quick communication and collaboration are the key to success. The staff were friendly, reliable, and wizards with the heavy machinery. I was impressed with how tidy they left the site at the end of the day. Our project officially ended in November ish of 2019 and there were a couple of minor issues which Micah was very responsive to. If you are looking for a company to do quality work and be responsive to your questions and concerns, I highly recommend Paradise Restored.

We had significant delays and mistakes; had to have outdoor wood patio cover redone because done incorrectly, outdoor kitchen stove range missed from plans they created themselves. For the amount of money, professionalism and follow through was lacking from the very beginning. Very disappointing. The last thing I want to do is leave a bad review, but I would not recommend.

Our project is in litigation as we speak. This company tells you what you want to hear and does what they want. When we started pointing out flaws and asking questions the owner became combative and dismissive. This went on for the remainder of the project till we asked him to finish what he started and just leave. He refused to and said he would finish what he was contracted to do. At this point with our charge backs he owed us money above and beyond the contract and we asked for it to be paid back to us as agreed. He immediately sent us a DocuSign document stating that he would pay us our $5,000 he owed is if we released him and his company from all liabilities to the work he did. Extortion perhaps? Glad we did not sign it!! After 1.5 yeaars our project is still not finished. We hadto tear out our 20 ft chimney due to safety of construction issues. No rebar, no supports, just a 7 inch footing when we needed a 24 inch one, even the cement block that was used was not correct. The owner told us repeatedly that the supports and the rebar were there and that it was built correctly. We hired a forensic specialist to cut it open and tell us what was there. Nothing was found and it was flagged by the city as unsafe. The deck was built twice and will need to be rebuilt again. Not up to code and no footIngs below frost level. Our fence did not pass inspection to be placed around the pool. We have complaints in both the Oregon Landscaping Board and the Contractors Board. What we got was not the pretty pictures he shows but one that needs to be alL torn down and replaced.

We purchased a fully restored 1948 Bungalow in Portland that needed an outside upgrade. Micah greatly helped us with suggestions and design clarification. The proposed work was done at bid price, on time, and in a completely professional manner. We love our new patio and side yard to street access. Great job.

Beautiful job rebuilding my small city lot on a very busy street from zero to an oasis (or it will be once I can plant in the spring). It was a complicated job dealing with a bamboo invasion/ digging out large rocks/ installing a pond/ building a retaining wall to support the new deck/ installing drain tile underneath a rock "river"/ building a screening fence, two gates, a shed, and hot tub privacy fencing. Things went well overall. Their excavators, carpenters, pond builder, and stone masons are all first rate. They are not cheap, but I didn't really think any of the other companies I got bids from could have successfully handled a job with this many moving parts. My quibble is how long it took (four months) with long periods where they were not working on this job. People get sick and don't work out, of course, but all too often I was not kept in the loop. But as I said, I am satisfied with the job and look forward to years of peaceful enjoyment of a beautiful new space.

Micah is extremely knowledgeable and goes out of his way to assist with ideas for your project. In my first interaction with him, he spent 30 minutes (after hours) to listen to my plans and to share ideas. He walked me through pictures of beautiful projects and concepts that may fit my needs and spent a good amount of time showing me previous jobs/concepts that he thought may be good fits for my project. That was truly unexpected and much appreciated. He is clearly passionate about his work/company and it shows. I would definitely recommend his services!

These guys came back to do a repair 5 years after the work was done. I was really impressed that they even responded to my email and pictures. We had 2-3 rows of pavers that were sloping next to the stairs. They came in raised it back to level and relayed the pavers. Micah was great to work with and like I said, I'm surprised they even took my call let alone came out to do the repair. They could have easily blamed it on poor drainage or roots or other. I'd use them again for sure and would highly recommend them.

I originally wrote to Micah asking questions about his Roth property project. I was searching photographs of outdoor projects similar to our design. Our project is about to get started and we are down to a few more details which we need to decide. What I saw on the photos of the Roth project appeared to be very close to our hopes. I took note that the location out west (Oregon) and we live on the east coast (Pennsylvania), so I wasn't certain I would get a response, but decided to try anyway. I first contacted him via Houzz and to my surprise he responded by calling me back and leaving a voicemail. I, in turn, called him back and we spoke on the phone. I explained our project to Micah and asked him about some of the dimensions of his Roth project. Micah eagerly responded and had no problem talking with me about the project and a few more questions I had. Needless to say I was very impressed that he would take the time to respond to me and also discuss my project and his already completed project. He did this while knowing he would really not benefit from sharing his time and knowledge with someone he most likely will never do business with. I really appreciated him taking time to contact me and also talk to me about this. I wish Micah and his co-workers continued good luck with their business! Thanks again, Dave Clemens

We recently had the pleasure of working with Paradise Restored and could not be happier. They came and gave us a free estimate. We gave them a general idea of what we wanted. After that, we got out of the way and let them work their magic. Our backyard was terribly bumpy and the lawn was dying from big old dead trees. We now have beautiful grass growing on a level yard, a new path along the side of our house and river rock creating a nice border between the lawn and the fence. A row of arborvitae is now replacing the old trees so the yard feels twice as big as before. We will definitely be calling them again for another project next Spring.

Micah and team have always done terrific work for us, over multiple years, multiple properties, multiple projects. Very professional, reliable, his crews are awesome. Couldn't recommend them more.

My wife and I recently posted several photos of our "restored" backyard on Facebook and received glowing comments from our friends, one of whom - without knowing your company's involvement - responded with a single word: "Paradise!" I want to thank the entire team at Paradise Restored including owner Micah Dennis, designer Elizabeth Hodgson and in particular construction coordinator Richard Hadeed, who had to leap a number of unexpected hurdles in order to implement what we have today, and did so with much patience and grace. Now... time to relax and enjoy the splendid fruits of their labors! Dana & Sue Doak

I hired Paradise Restored to improve the look of my backyard and they delivered! They installed a patio with a beautiful fire pit made of pillars of Colombia River basalt as well as a gravel path and a new gate. The workmanship was excellent as was the collaboration on the design and implementation. It all comes down to implementation, and I would especially like to call out Isidro for his vision, insight and workmanship. He was continually making adjustments and ensuring quality. The entire project team did an incredible job! Thanks!

We worked with Micah and Paradise Restored on the design and execution of a full-scale transformation of our large sloped backyard in Multnomah Village in SW Portland. They did an amazing job! We've worked with several landscapers and contractors over the years and Paradise Restored definitely rose to the top. Every member of the team was top-notch. The designer, project manager, and crew were all awesome to work with and we felt like they took our project's success very personally and did everything they could to help our project succeed. We have already recommended Paradise Restored to several people.

Working for a major NW Hardscape products supplier I have personally been affiliated with Paradise Restored for almost 4 years. I have found them to be very professional in the way they run their business. I have dealt with both office and field personnel and it is a pleasure to work with their people. Paradise Restored is a member of our Preferred Contractor program and we continue to recommend them because we get great customer feedback.

We used Paradise Restored for their design services and they created our dream backyard! We didn't even make one change to the design because the designer completely captured our style and the elements we were looking for. We didn't know where to begin but knew things we liked and she brought it all together into a comprehensive design. It was stunning and we are building to it now. Micah was an absolute pleasure to meet and work with thru the design process.

We worked with Micah and team to do a fairly extensive landscaping project at our home, from re-imagining the space and layout, through full implementation. The team was courteous, respectful and responsive throughout the whole process and the results exceeded our expectations. There were a number of instances where Paradise went above and beyond to help ensure we were happy with the results. I would highly recommend Paradise Restored to anyone, and will be engaging them again in the future!

I have had the pleasure of working with Micah and his staff at Paradise Restored Landscaping and it has been an incredible experience. Their projects are of the highest quality and it makes me proud to be able to be a small part of their success.

This is my 2nd time working with Paradise Restored. They did my back yard last year and my front this year. Both times I worked with Kendra on the design, whom I found very capable and responsive -- to my interests and budget. The team who came to do the work were professional, polite and got the job done as promised. I was very happy with the process, however I will say getting anything done in the summer requires patience -- they were very backed up and that did introduce delays. Also they are not cheap, but the service and result are high quality.

When we moved in to our house we loved the inside of the house but hated our yard. We had an uneven, unusable area filled with concrete and mud. Access from the house was poor and there was very little privacy. As soon as we met with the designers to put together a design for our "perfect yard" we knew it was going to be good. The design was able to translate everything we had asked for on to paper and more importantly Paradise Restored was able to take this from paper to reality. Now we have an amazing outdoor space which flows beautifully from our inside space. Although our yard is small we have many separate areas which are both beautiful and functional. The quality of work on each piece of this project is truly impressive. Even with a few bumps in the road, (inevitable with any project) Micah and crew were willing to make sure that everything came out exactly the way we wanted. The new yard is amazing and has literally changed the way we live in our home.

I NEED YOU TO KNOW HOW HAPPY WE ARE! Thank you Paradise Restored! From beginning to end the process has been wonderful, you took the picture I had in my head and made it better! I live in my paradise! -Pun intended I want to thank your staff, and the workers were amazing. I will recommend you to everyone. People of Houzz, Hire this company!

UNFORTUNATELY I was not able to give a no star or minus star review. Please read this if you are considering hiring this company. This is not just a "sour grapes" review from a difficult customer. I first met with the owner Micah to discuss my landscaping projects Jan 12th. Within days I had given them a deposit. I was specifically told "It's a good thing you contacted us now because we will be very busy in Spring." Well now its July 14 and I'm still several weeks from completion with a different contractor. Paradise Restored let me down at every turn. I asked at the initial meeting if the work was performed by their workers, or subbed out. I would not hire a company that did not use their own workers. The carpentry and chain link work involved went as follows. The dog proof gate I had installed does not keep my dogs safe as they can squeeze through the balusters. Now I will have to put chicken wire on the gate which isn't the look I was going for. They offered to fix it but never followed through. The chain link which was approximately 300 ft with 4 gates turned out that PD Restored's carpenter (Doug) called Lowe's to install the fence. After the damage was done and Lowes was committed, I found out that this was what they had done, against my expressed wishes their own people preform the work. I repeated would ask questions of the Company like "what is the time line?" "What can I expect next?" and "Why did you have Lowe's do the materials and work with the chain link?" I asked this at least 3 times. Finally when I had a face-to-face with Micah I asked yet again "Why did I need YOU to call LOWE"S for me?" the response was "I didn't know the carpenter was going to do that" -- great. Isn't it your company? How much more did it cost me to have Lowe's do the work with your mark up? I am a 65 year old retired business professional who was totally capable of making a phone call to Lowe's if that was the route I wanted to go. Total BS -- From the beginning I stated I wanted a Koi Pond -- always a Koi Pond and not a water feature. Ultimately I spoke to a professional only to find out the design and filtration system they were going to install was not adequate for a true Koi Pond. I didn't realize there was a difference between the two types of structures (Koi Pond vs. Water Feature) That was why I hired a "professional" company to do the work. It's a 15,000 gal pond - and it requires two heavy duty pumps and filters, a UV filtration tube, etc. This was a $8K error on their part that was explained by "I am SO SORRY! We build beautiful ponds but would not and have designed any exclusively for Koi. (I was never told this) The one that we proposed could handle fish life but for a true Koi pond we would have our clients supply what they felt would be needed. It looks like you have been researching what you would like as far as filtration and such." Why wasn't this mentioned with the original proposal? Them being sorry didn't pay for the extra equipment I had to buy. The final straw came when the excavator they were using had a mechanical issue which resulted in no work being done for at least 2 weeks! It was never repaired -- Why this ever became my problem is beyond me. When I was supervising a project at work and a piece of equipment broke, it was either fixed immediately or replaced. I didn't go to the customer and say "Our equipment broke and so we are stopping all work on the project." It comes under the heading of take a hit on your profit margin and get the job done. Don't make things that are not my issue my problem. ULTIMATELY I MET WITH MICAH WHOSE SOLUTION WAS TO THROW HIS HANDS UP IN THE AIR AND ALLOW ME TO FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO FINISH THE INCOMPLETE JOB. I had many companies refuse the job unless they could start over. They (PD) did me no favors and I regret the day I ever began researching this company and hired them. Ultimately they are "sorry" because they let me down. I'm sorry they are in business.

Full service landscape design and construction (hardscape and softscape both) These guys know what they are doing and have a great process from beginning to end. Great designer with thoughtful idea's put a beautiful plan together and the skilled crew made it come to life. Got a bit off schedule because of some delays in sourcing some products but overall very clean and friendly crew.

I had an excellent experience with Paradise restored. They were professional and very knowledgeable. I had an idea of what I wanted, but wasn’t sure on how to get it accomplished. Micah suggested getting a design, and took the time to really understand what I was looking for. The design came back better than I could have ever imagined. They seemed to know exactly what I was wanting while staying within my budget. I am very excited about getting this project going, and look forward to a long term relationship with this company. I would recommend Paradise restored to anyone that is looking for a professional landscaping company, they exceeded my expectations.

Our first interaction with Paradise Restored was with Micah Dennis, the owner, who left a positive, confident impression. After viewing the website portfolio as well as houzz, we were particularly interested in a few of the landscape concepts we saw from this company. Within a few short minutes of looking over our property Micah came up with some unique ideas and are design vision was born! We were thrilled. Once the project got underway each step of the process such as the crew's ethics, the overseers' TLC, and the extra attention to detail was met and delivered. We were a captive audience to the operation and enjoyed watching things take shape. We can't say enough about the friendly, efficient crew members who worked tirelessly and kept the site clean and tidy. And Gustavo, the project manager was exceptional in troubleshooting and tying up all loose ends. Our new outdoor living space is above and beyond our expectations. We thank Micah and is qualified team of professionals for a job well done. Kimber Lee

My husband and I hired Paradise Restored for a few smaller projects around our landscape. We mainly hired them to trim a large hedge, remove a lot of invasive Ivy and build a wood gate to our back yard. While having the initial visit with the estimator Nick, we asked if there was anything he would recommend for our property. Nick pointed out that he could see our garbage/recycling cans from the street and they were just sitting on the side of the house collecting mud. He recommended building a small paver landing for the garbage cans to sit on and a small cedar privacy screen to block seeing them from the street. We really liked the idea and after receiving the quote decided to move forward with all the work. Even though they did a great job on everything, my neighbors always comment on the privacy screen! I have had 3 neighbors on my street ask who installed it because they would like the same thing done on their property! I wholly recommend Paradise Restored!

Paradise Restored recently installed a paver patio for our family. They were professional high-quality and quick to respond. I highly recommend this company!

Normally, I don't spend the time to write reviews for services received, but since I specifically chose Paradise Restored in part due to the Houzz community, I felt I needed to impart my experience with this company. We hired Paradise Restored for a full design of our lot in hopes that we could budget for the construction of a 3 year period in 3 phases. The design phase went relatively well and we were provided with plans that we felt matched our expectations. Once we settled on the designs and decided to move forward on the initial phase, this is where the problems started... After a somewhat stressful negotiation period, we basically had to split the project into 2 phases instead of 3. This was a costing issue for Paradise evidently, so we accommodated and decided to combine 2 phases into 1 and absorbed the costs up front. Once contracts were signed, we finally got to scheduling and the process as it was explained was very professional; I.E. Project Manager with weekly updates, project timeline, etc... The implementation of this, however, was far from it... I'll boil down the implementation like this: We were sold a 6 week project that was to start in Oct. 2013, yet we did not sign-off on the project until August 2014. Yes. That's correct... 10 months later. Why is that you may ask? Basically, once we began the project, it was any of the following reasons: * Weather (OK, I get this one) * We are busy on other projects (Yes, I was actually told they were too busy to work on my project when they committed to working on my project. Actually, this one happened multiple times.) * Sub-Contractors - They show up when they wanted and worked when they wanted. Now you may ask yourself why write a review almost a year after construction has ended? Well, that is because the problems have not ended and now the warranty period is about to expire yet we still have issues with the water feature installed. At first it clogged up. They put in a filter. Then it clogged again. They removed the filter and removed the filter in the spillway. Then it leaked. The leak was patched. It leaked again. The leak was patched. Then it clogged. The clogging continues to this day as there is no filter installed. The comment from Paradise was that we need to keep the water clear and not allow any algae to grow. Fish? Nope... Plants? Nope... Just highly chlorinated water is the only way to keep the spillway clear. The water feature (bench with a 2ftx4ftx2.5ft deep water enclosure) issues were reported almost immediately after project closure but we still deal with it almost every week. As a matter of fact, this current leaking/clogging cycle was reported in December 2014 and we still have a sub-contractor out to our house when he decides to show up to "fix" the issue. Micah does not even bother to respond back to me at this point... He does, however, have an employee or contractor call me, but when that happens is not known as this project and all issues has revolved around "Paradise" time and not mine. Remember, these issues have been going on for almost 1 year now... All in all, I firmly regret having not put more due diligence into the vetting out of this company. Perhaps they work better with smaller projects due to the smaller time lines, but for the $80k we spent, I believe we should have been dealt with in a much more professional manner and that this company is just not ready yet to handle these kinds of jobs.

We had a relatively small project compared to many of the residences Paradise Restored has worked with, but they were nonetheless completely professional, kind, and (most importantly) did an incredible job. They removed an overgrown garden taking up our entire front lawn & replaced it with sod. They also removed overgrown ivy & trimmed back our bamboo. I would 100% recommend their services to anyone looking for landscape professionals, no matter how large or small your project may be. We plan on using them again in the future.

One of Paradise Restored's projects was the inspiration for a project that we are undertaking in Texas. I called and left a message not expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised when I received a call back from the owner, Micah Dennis. He was very helpful and informative about the project design including its gazebo and custom breezeway. He even offered assistance down to the type of fireplace and the vendor to source it from. Their work, as everyone can see in their photo gallery, is impeccable but even more impressive is the type of character and integrity the business demonstrates through its owner. It's easy to find a landscaping contractor to do quality work but those with the combination of talent, skill and integrity are much harder to find. If I lived in the Pacific Northwest I know exactly who I would call to design and build my outdoor living area and kitchen, Paradise Restored. Provided great consultative services. A true class act.

We proceeded with the design services of Paradise Restored because we were so impressed during our meeting with Micah Dennis. We were surprised with how comfortable we were with both his personal and, his professional, creative presentation - in other words, we were "sold" on our first meeting, even before his design team came back with heir specific ideas. The final product, a new fire pit surround, seat wall, and covered patio with breezeway to the house, feels life changing. We wanted a back yard that would be inviting year round. Micah and his team really delivered! Without exception, his employees and other contractors were the best.

Paradise Restored has great customer service. From the first phone call to the end of a project I was treated with the up most respect and sincerity. Everyone that I have had any interaction with, weather it be on the phone or via email, was very professional and helpful. it is clear that the owner and staff take pride in what they do. The yard looks great and I am extremely satisfied.

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design creates tranquil backyard oases. They have integrated our product into their designs in unique and beautiful ways.

1) Significant delay(exceeding 1 1/2 months) in beginning project after receipt of down payment 2) Despite personal reassurances that senior project personnel would be involved in and oversee the project, we did not have any on-site contact with them during the construction phase until the afternoon of completion and then only because we phoned in with a concern. 3) Schedules were never forwarded despite reassurances that we would contacted. In the end, we had to drive scheduling and provoke a start date by means of threatened arbitration.

We used Paradise Restored to redo our paver patio (improving the grade, replacing a section of the sand with a product that was to set up hard and be impervious to water and installing an underground drain). They came right on schedule (mid-May) and were pleasant to work with. Unfortunately the impervious product did not work. They came back almost immediately and said they would replace the product for us, but couldn't schedule a time until into the next month. When that day rolled around it was too wet, so they were unable to come. It took multiple phone calls to finally schedule them and the work was completed in mid-August. Too long of a delay in our opinion, hence the "pretty good" rating.

Removed old concrete slab and previous neglected landscaping and installed new pavers, pathway, rocks and stepping stones. Perhaps not the cheapest, but they do quality work with good communication. Nice people, easy to work with and cleaned up after themselves.

I saw a photo of a beautiful bluestone patio constructed by this company and had a question regarding the specifics of the material used. Micah took the time to answer my questions. I would definitely consider his firm for my yard renovation project.

I was looking into some prices for helping my grandmother design her yard and this company has some of the nicest people around. They were super helpful and quick to answer questions, or find the answer if they didn't have it right away. Soon as I got the money saved up I will be hiring them to help us out!

Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design creates stunning outdoor spaces that allow their clients to make full use of their property. Their seamless integration of Infratech heaters into their Lawrence project is a testament to their ability to create both stylish and comfortable outdoor living spaces. Their work continues to showcase excellence in both design and landscaping and is nothing short of paradisiacal.

Paradise Restored selected our product as the solution for sun and rain protection in their client's outdoor space. From color to size selection, they perfectly integrated our canopy system into a well designed outdoor living space. Paradise Restored is a very knowledgeable and professional company. We look forward to more collaboration in future projects.

We hired Paradise Restored to create a beautiful landscape, but also to solve the drainage problems we had in our back yard. I can tell you they came through with flying colors on both counts. Micah listened to our concerns and his team created a landscape that exceeded our expectations. Many of the details in the finished landscape were things beyond what we had imagined on our own. We love the stone paths and terrace, the fountain, and the many interesting plants that were included. And the drainage issues are gone--there were heavy rains this fall, but we had no problem with standing water. It did take a while to finish the work---the company has a great reputation and lots of clients vying for their time. But we are happy with the result---it's beautiful, and it works well, too, in our rainy climate.

Paradise Restored was such a delight to work with! They gave us the backyard oasis that we so wanted. The plans came back with exactly what we wanted, and were explained in great detail. The crew that came were very respectful of our property, they came ready to work and stayed completely on schedule! It was really nice to see. Our project point person answered any questions we had during all stages of the process. All the guys had and great attitude and you could tell they took pride in their work. It came out beautiful. Thanks!

There are no words of delight that I can use to express my gratification that I contracted with Paradise Restored for the design and construction of my new backyard. From the moment I met Micah, who has such a great passion for the design work and meticulous installation of the design that his company produces, until the last worker was done two months later, the experience was just outstanding. Micah listened very carefully to the transformation that I was looking for in my backyard and then he and his team went the extra mile and gave me a design that was far far better than I dreamed it could be. I had the entire backyard removed, pavers, drip irrigation , landscaping, decking, a Pergola, a cover for my barbecue, a fountain and fire feature added. I wanted to have sunshine through my windows in the winter but shade in the summer. Micah came up with a sliding cover for the Pergola that absolutely gorgeous and works very well. This is a very well-managed and very well-run company. The quality and dedication of the employees that Micah had working on this project were excellent. They were dedicated, sincere, hard-working people that wanted to do the job in the best possible fashion that they possibly could. They took great pride in every step of their work, something you don't usually find in a project of this nature. I am very proud of the wonderful job they have done in transforming my backyard into an extension of my home. I would recommend paradise restored without hesitation. This company does outstanding design work and outstanding installation of the design. I don't think there could be any better execution of a design then they have accomplished. I'm very proud that they have done my backyard and if you want a no hassle professional job done for your yard I don't think there could be a better company. I am so very happy.

Paradise Restored is easily one of the most respectful and knowledgeable Landscape companies in the area. They work with their clients closely and are always there when you have questions or concerns. Their crews are helpful and respectful of the homeowners, and cleanup after themselves. Highly recommended!

I regularly work with Paradise Restored and they are one of the most professional companies to have dealt with. They have great office staff and great communication. We look forward to continuing to work with them on future projects.

We have been working with Paradise Restored for a few years now on our North Portland home and cannot recommend them highly enough. They have been more than willing to work with us in phases to get our property to where we ultimately want it to be. They are collaborative, positive, engaging, and above all, extremely good at what they do. We have plans to continue working with them for years to come.

After years of DIY and neighborhood kids doing my lawn, I finally switched to Paradise Restored. They have serviced two homes for me over the past 15 months, and I couldn't be more pleased with the quality of their service and work. Their crew is always professional and polite, and always on time. I cannot recommend this company highly enough!

I'm a landscape designer and have collaborated with Paradise Restored on multiple projects. Along with excellent professionalism, the thing that has impressed me about this company is their focus on the the client. They treat each project with importance and give their undivided attention regardless of scale. I believe they've really honed in on the concept of 'living outside' and making the most of your outdoor environment year-round in the Pacific Northwest.

I found Paradise Restored to be an absolute pleasure to work with, Micah & his crew are respectful & considerate. They clean up after themselves, and never left tools or debris around for the home owner to take care of. After the initial consultation, Micah came up with a couple of scenario's. I was given three affordable options. Micah, true to his word, was able to complete the yard remodel within the budget that was stated on his bid. I highly recommend Paradise Restored, they are a company with Integrity, and professionalism. They do AWESOME work our yard is the envy of the neighborhood.

Paradise Restored designed and installed an amazing outdoor living experience for our family, which included a pool, gazebo, fireplace, pizza oven, outdoor kitchen, and complete landscaping on our half acre lot. I was very impressed with the whole process. From the initial conceptual design all the way through the installation process this company went above and beyond to bring us the landscape of our dreams.

We hired Paradise Restored to install a paver patio, retaining wall and pergola in our backyard. The craftsmanship was excellent, and has withstood an entire year of our crazy Northwest weather. The design was both simple and elegant and has increased our use of the backyard. The workers were both professional and easy to work with. We appreciated having our input heard both before and during the construction process. We also hired them to maintain our new landscape and have been very happy with the level of service we receive on a monthly basis.

My husband and I worked with Paradise Restored Landscaping to create a large project for our home along the Tualatin River rapids in West Linn, OR. The new backyard area consisted of an integrated outdoor room with outdoor kitchen, a large koi pond, two patios, two decks, paver paths, new plantings, irrigation and lighting. It was a joy to work with this company. The quality of their craftsmanship was excellent and they were responsive to our needs throughout the construction process. We have received countless positive comments from friends and neighbors and look forward to enjoying this new outdoor space for many years to come. I recommend Paradise Restored Landscaping with the highest praise!

I am a client of Paradise Restored Landscaping. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality of service that they have. Our project was small but they treated us as though we were spending millions There knowledge of all products and the design process was amazing. Walking us through from start to finish put us at ease knowing the job was getting done Thank you Micah and his Amazing staff :) Melissa

Paradise Restored completely overhauled our backyard. They took it from a simple, poured concrete patio and grass to an entertainment oasis: landscape pavers, custom gas fire pit with a decorate stone wall, gas line to barbecue, custom arbor with privacy reflection wall, electric uplighting, landscaping, retrofitted irrigation system, custom landing stairs with embedded lighting, the whole nine yards. The staff was courteous, professional, punctual, and hard working. They addressed all of my comments and concerns and always strived to keep me satisfied. The owner was filled with helpful suggestions and design ideas. He talked the talk and walked the walk. Also, the technical presentation and preparedness was unmatched. The results are beyond what we imagined - we still can't believe it's our yard!

We selected Paradise Restored to create a bamboo privacy screen around our deck with a rockwall and a front yard landscape design. Micah came out to review our plans and provide a bid and from the beginging was extremely professional as well as patient as we settled on the final design. Being somewhat new at landscaping projects, I really appreciated the knowledge of this contractor and the helpful suggestions he made, as well as his vision of what could be done with the limited space we have. Also, his landscape crew was extremely hardworking and polite which made the project very enjoyable and they left us completely satisfied with the final production- Thank you Micah!

I have always been pretty saavy when it came to design. Upon meeting with Micah from Paradise Restored, I learned a lot about how to put my personal design flair into outdoors spaces. He taught me ways to create a pull from inside to outside, and move the eye across the yard. Each space is thoughtout and meaningful and is a desired destination point for all to enjoy.

We had a relatively small backyard with a wooden deck. The deck was needing to be replaced for the third time, and we really did not want that same look. Paradise Restored helped us to re-design our back area. The deck was removed and pavers were laid down. We were able to make better use of the area, and this increased our usuable living space by 25%. They also installed a seat wall which gave us more room for potted plants and seating. The final touch was the new sod that was installed. The sod was a new variety they called RTF. This sod had a beautiful deep green color, and is more durable. They have made our small back yard a wonderful place to gather. We now have better use of our space, a wonderful, affordable design, a beautiful new lawn and very nice mood lighting built in to the seat wall. They have the equipment to get things done quickly, and they were clean, effecient and on time.

Paradise Restored redid our entire landscape to compliment a unique urban home (see Carvajal project), and we are extremely happy with the results. We had a lot of our own creative ideas, and Micah listened patiently to all of it and incorporated them beautifully into the final project. More importantly, when things went less than smoothly (as things eventually will with any major project), he was always on top of getting things back on track as quickly and smoothly as possible (and never at any cost to us). The lines of communication were always open, and his team of workers were courteous, neat, and extremely accommodating to our neighbors' concerns (noise, etc). Lastly, we came to see how much mutual respect there was between Micah (owner) and his employees over the couple of months they worked here, which I think says so much about a person's character. PR's professionalism, skill, and work ethic are top-notch- I recommend them highly.

While working with Micah and 'team Paradise' at the 2012 Yard, Garden & Patio Show, I was repeatedly amazed at the ethics, design ability, craftsmanship, and positive group effort. It was fun to be a part of – creating a masterpiece in 3 days with every one giving all they’ve got – hardworking (whew! Architectural slabs and urns – super heavy!), efficient (not easy in such tight quarters!), and implementing design tweaks (trouble shooting!) superbly when challenges arose. The experience left a lasting impression of all-out professionalism and team work. These guys can design!

Paradise Restored came highly recommended to me. I needed to replace an aging and ugly fence. Micah consulted with me and absolutely understood my preferences for a fence. He even accommodated my request to do this project in early January when we would be away from our home. Normally I would not trust a company to do a project of this nature without supervising them. But I knew our project was in great hands with Micah! We returned home to a gorgeous and sturdy fence! Highly recommend this company!

If you're in the Portland area, then Micah Dennis is a genuine "local boy makes good" story. Started out as just a kid with a mower, and now runs one of the most respected landscape design firms in the area. His work is fabulous. Just beautiful, really. And what's more, unlike a lot of other artists, he actually runs a logistically-tight ship. If he or his crew is supposed to show up at 8 AM, he's there at 7:57 AM. Never over budget, often ahead of schedule. I love this guy!

We have thoroughly enjoyed working with Micah and his team. They were professional, timely, and most importantly did a great job! We are so happy with the work that Paradise Restored provided and we look forward to a continued relationship with them. The project was on budget and within the time frame noted. Our hardscaping was performed during the middle of winter and I was shocked at how clean the work area was clean every day when they left! They were respectful to our neighbors as they kept all of their tools and discretly stored.

I can't recommend Micah enough. From the first call I had with him I was already excited to have him work on my yard. In addition to being responsive and knowledgeable (a minimum must with any contractor), Micah is creative and an excellent eye for what will look good. He was especially thoughtful with respect to my current yard and how we could improve on its looks as well as to how to better enjoy it. We started with my desire to have a back yard I would love and to have my overall yard complete within a budget I could live with. I don't have an eye for design but I know what I like once I see it. Micah showed me a ton of photos from other jobs which helped me decide what I wanted. In the end we had a pond-less water feature put in, a paver patio and fire pit, a path redone, and lighting added. From there, I left it up to him as to the design, placement and material. Micah added additional plants as well as moving existing plants to better suit the yard. When finished, my husband and I were thrilled with the yard, and even my husband, who wasn't sold on adding a water feature, was truly happy with it all. Micah's team who worked on our project were also first rate. In addition to being talented, they were there when they said they would be, regardless of some terrible weather, kept me well apprised of their progress, and left things cleaned up at the end of every day. I'm looking forward to better weather and the chance to enjoy our new back yard as well as working with Micah again in the future.

i've used paradise restored on several projects, sod installation, landscaping, fences. they are always professional, friendly, and very creative. they are also knowledgeable so that i trust their recommendations and advice. i'll definitely continue to work with them, and would refer them in a heartbeat!