NRC Landscape Construction

Nick and his crew did amazing work turning our backyard into an oasis. We went from a deck expansion and shed to a pool, outdoor room and outdoor shower, kitchen/grill/bar area, and a cornhole deck! He even managed to incorporate our existing stamped concrete patio with all of the stone and pavers. He is wonderful to work with and he really brings his designs to life. Wish I could submit more than 4 photos!!

I found Nick and NRC Landscaping after searching online for companies that installed pavers and stones. I read several excellent reviews and decided to give NRC a call. Nick was professional and offered to come out right away to discuss our ideas and what we wanted to accomplish. He offered several design concepts along with stone colors that would complement our house and yard. He presented us with options and estimates, and after we selected what we wanted to do, he was ready to start as soon as the materials were available (which was within a week or so). We had our old walkway and porch removed and new walkway and porch installed, and we added curb stone edging around all of our trees and the corner flowerbed. His crew also removed and reinstalled walk lights at the porch and street ends of the walkway - they did a beautiful job. Also installed sod along both sides of the walkway, and outside the curb stones around all of the trees. Their attention to detail is outstanding. Color selection was amazing – when Nick suggested flagstone and a slate blue color for the steps I was not sure about the color. After seeing the samples with our brick house, I knew his choices were going to make the house and yard look beautiful. We are extremely pleased with the completed project. Curb appeal – oh yes. The NRC team is professional and the workmanship is beautiful. Customer service is exceptional – Nick was available to answer any question I had before, during, and after the project. Each day, Nick checked in to make sure everything was going well and made sure we were satisfied with the progress. Nick’s cost estimate was reasonable, and competitive with other contractors. The plan stayed in line with the original estimate. We would definitely recommend NRC Landscaping.

We have lived in our home almost 7 years and always had great visions for our backyard but it was overwhelming and we never could find the time to focus and get started. With encouragement from family who wanted a fun, safe space for our children to enjoy, we contacted several landscape contractors. Nick responded quickly and came out to help build our vision. He was fair, honest about our expectations, and easy to work with. Our backyard was basically gutted and built back up. We had several trees removed, a brand new deck built with a screened/waterproof patio added below, tiered gardening area, grated our lawn and added truckloads of fresh soil, sod and grass seed, beautiful fence with several gates, customized shed, new tree lighting, and a playset for our girls. An area we can now enjoy as a family and entertain company. We had several delays with lots of rain, this past spring was really wet, and waiting for the county to complete their inspections but Nick stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Nick also wanted to make sure we did everything according to code and guarantee it’s safety, very much appreciated. We went from a very disastrous and unusable backyard to something that we LOVE! Something that is safe, fun, beautiful, and what we will be using for years to come. In fact we are hoping to use Nick and his team for some more work in the near future.

We just purchased a new house and wanted to improve the layout of the backyard in order to create an outdoor space for entertaining and for the kids. We originally gravitated to simply installing a large retaining wall to manage the slope of the backyard and started contacting contractors to provide quotes and established plans for them to look at the property. I was hesitant to contact NRC as their website has many larger projects and I was concerned that I wasn't sitting on a big enough project for the company. I was wrong - he stated several times that he loves projects like mine because he can see results so quickly and still really see a distinct change. As soon as we contacted Nick at NRC, he started pulling data from the county Geographical Information System (GIS) and the real estate listing in order to better understand my situation. He told me that he could build me a retaining wall, but that wouldn't be the best use of my space and money. He immediately developed a vision and was excited to take a look at my backyard in person and do great things for my family. While many of the other contractors focused on replacing the aging and rotten wooden ground-level deck with a stone or paver patio, Nick had a vision that included a patio with a retaining wall - which would help tame the slope behind the wall - and an area in which I could place a playset for the kids. He also identified other ways to truly make use of my backyard space as well - to include the large trees providing shade over the backyard. He clearly thought outside of the box and approached it from a "what would I do if this was my house" standpoint. He genuinely seemed excited at the prospect of working on my space and got us excited too. We signed up right away. Throughout the build, Nick communicated effectively, explained what was happening, and was responsive to change requests and questions. His crew was courteous and did their best to not be in the way with their vehicles and equipment. At the end of each day, they made sure to clean up and put their stuff out of the way. When his crew cleared away some brush and found a huge stump, he quickly and clearly communicated the development and the cost of the stump removal. When he saw that our original plan for the playset area would be more expensive and dangerous than we originally realized, he had an alternative suggestion ready to go. Although we ended up higher than we originally budgeted, that was due to our changes and choices (if you're gonna do it at all, go all the way!), but Nick's pricing was consistent (no surprises), well-communicated, and competitive with the 1/2 dozen other contractors we called out. In fact, Nick offered a bit more for the same price. The space is all done now and I couldn't be happier. We have more room to enjoy being outside and a playset is on the way for the kids. The whole thing just looks amazing. It's really a dream patio! Nick's addition of lighting truly kicks the whole thing up a notch and looks amazing. As he said at the outset, "I want to build you something you'll enjoy looking from inside the house, both day and night". He totally achieved that! I will wholeheartedly recommend Nick and NRC to my friends and neighbors and I look forward to working with them again in the future.

NRC Landscape constructed a driveway on my property. I needed a place to park my trailer and the NRC folks delivered with a great product. NRC performed the work within the proposed budget and on deadline with no problems or issues. On a project of this size, I was confident that there might be issues with contractors, but NRC delivered exceptional customer service and a great product. I was also impressed with the knowledge of their staff. I did the research for months, and I can confidently say this company is THE best in Northern Virginia. Thanks NRC for a great project and awesome experience.

NRC installed a new driveway and walkway for us recently. We couldn't be happier with the outcome! The design from Nick is unique and the look is what we wanted. Nick helped meet our budget and yet the design and scope were what we really wanted .The work was completed within two weeks and the workmanship was outstanding. The workers were friendly and helpful. Nick was always available during the project, even as we made a few changes along the way. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and would not hesitate to recommend NRC to anyone. We are very happy with our new driveway and walkway.

We decided to upgrade our driveway with pavers. Had three contractors come out to discuss the project, including NRC Landscaping. When Nick from NRC came out to discuss the project, we talked about the driveway and before he left my wife mentioned that a courtyard might be nice. That evening, Nick sent several CAD designs showing the driveway but also had designs that included a courtyard, wall, new front steps, landscaping, and lighting. We were so impressed with Nick's designs and the quote, that we had him do everything that he was proposing. There were a few bumps along the way as would be expected with any big project, but Nick took care of everything and we felt confident that the end product would be as designed. In the end, we are very happy with the result and would recommend NRC to anyone looking for a quality job. I think Nick is very talented when it comes to design work and is strongly motivated to deliver a quality product. He was never pushy and made several suggestions along the way. We may have Nick return in the spring for some additional work.

NRC just completed a backyard patio and gas firepit for us. We hired Nick because his designs for the project were beautiful and like nothing we received from any other company bidding out this project. Nick and his team went above and beyond to not only ensure that we were happy but that we were blown away by the end results. WHICH WE WERE! We would highly recommend hiring NRC for any outdoor project.

NRC put in a patio and landing for me. It is absolutely fantastic! Nick came out and we discussed the concept I was looking for, he put together a great design and his guys knocked it out in three days. I cannot express how happy my wife and I are with the result. This company is a total class act, and delivers the highest quality. They are the only company I will call in the future for similar work. Thanks Nick!

Based on the photos, I would say that ours is one of the smaller projects NRC has taken on. However, we always felt that we were a top priority. Nick and the entire team were a pleasure to work with. Nick listened to what we wanted, offered multiple options and kept within our budget. Every question or concern my husband or I had during the project was met with a sincere desire to get it right and make sure we were thrilled with the outcome. We are! We will not hesitate to use NRC again in the future.

I’d like to begin this review by saying that NRC Landscaping is not just a good hardscaping company it’s a one stop solution that makes a dream backyard a reality. Nick the founder of NRC is one of the most professional and accommodating individuals we had a chance to meet. And believe me; we dealt with some clowns while selecting a company to create our back yard oasis. Our project was very challenging due to the terrain our house sits on as well as the taste for contemporary look we were going for. Nick came out to the site and gave us variety of ideas. Very shortly we got a rendering of what the finished project would look like. When reviewing the materials we picked Nick offered to substitute some of the materials to reduce the cost, but still maintain the look and the quality we were going for. Once the project began Nick was there all the time to supervise and address any challenges. He negotiated with vendors, pool contractors and the city officials. The patio and retaining walls now made it through the winter and to my surprise not a single stone moved. Everything looks as if the job was finished yesterday. I also did something I’ve never done before, and that’s refereeing Nick to someone I worked with. Needless to say my coworker still thanks me for introducing him to NRC. I wish more companies in the contracting world would go at least half the length NRC does for their customers.