RSL Outdoor

I hired RSL to totally transform my already beautiful backyard to an absolutely amazing area. There was major demolition, 3 large concrete patios, steps and a large pergola. The way RSL handled my project was amazing and over the top professional. I was involved in all decisions made and was made aware of what the workers would be doing. There were 6 men on the crew that worked on my project for 3 1/2 months, all very thoughtful and respectful. I don’t think a project this size could have gone smoother. I am very impressed with RSL and would highly recommend them. My backyard looks amazing I can’t thank all of you for making it happen. I go out everyday and can’t believe my yard was transformed into this unbelievable beautiful area that I will enjoy to the max. Thank you so much for all the hard work. Rosmary Parker

What an excellent experience! RSL was professional from the first meeting to the last detail and their communication from the head office, foreman down to the installers was easy, clear and consistent. Our project was quite a large undertaking with lots of details that needed to be worked through as the project progressed that could not be outline in the initial design. RSL did not take any short cuts through the project, in fact we were surprised at the many additional details that they added to make things just a little nicer and more serviceable for the future. They handled our requested change orders with the utmost professionalism and budget friendly outcomes, best I have ever seen from any contractor in my 30 years of working in the construction industry. Thank you to the whole team for making such a dramatic improvement to my mothers home and making it a great experience. I wish you all the best in the future! John D

We met with almost ten different companies to help us transform our backyard. When we met with RSL, we realized they were clearly the company to go with. During our initial meeting, John helped us envision what was possible. He listened to our needs and presented many options and ideas. One idea that stood out from all the other companies was to extend our porch into a seated fire pit area. RSL was with us each step of the way with great communication and flexibility. Any questions or concerns we had were addressed professionally and in a timely manner. When the project was complete, we were amazed at what they were able to do with our space. We love our backyard now, and we feel it was only possible by going with RSL. To John, Brian, and the rest of the RSL crew, thank you!

I am very pleased with the finished project. The materials were delivered before the project started so we did not have delays with supply chain issues. The focus is on one project at a time and workers show up daily until the project is complete. The team is very professional.

John, Brian and the entire RSL team were exceptional in every aspect of the work they performed for us, from design through construction. Their professionalism, expertise and creativity exceeded our expectations. They listened to what we had in mind, generated the design and executed the plan on time and flawlessly. They also took personal interest in us and were concerned that our every need was met. They were very responsive, prompt and flexible throughout the project and the quality of their work was excellent. We highly recommend RSL and will use them without hesitation on any future projects!

This was our 2nd project using RSL and continue to be very impressed with both planning and execution of an outstanding design. Felt very collaborative throughout and ability to flex plan within our budget with insightful feedback to ensure the end result met with our expectations and vision. Communication was seamless throughout. I'm a tough critic - this team is fantastic!

We were looking to transform our unusable, old and tired backyard to a tranquil oasis and RSL made it happen!! Steve and John were very easy to work with, always engaged and gave us numerous ideas on how to improve the space. Their team worked through a very hard spring and early summer (in terms of weather conditions) in order to maintain our timeline as best they could. We would highly recommend them and plan to work with them on our front yard project sometime next year.

RSL is the full package: creative design, thoughtful planning, rigorous/skilled implementation and careful follow-up to ensure a perfect outcome. We are absolutely thrilled with our new makeover of our compact back yard. It turned out so so so well. Years of enjoyment are anticipated. Thank you, Team RSL!

We retained RSL Outdoor to design and build our new outdoor patio space. The project involved coordination with multiple sub contractors as well as several weeks of work by the RSL crew. The project was complicated by unseasonably wet, cold spring weather conditions. We could not be more thrilled with the results. We never would have conceptualized the use of space as they did, and the result far exceeded our expectations. The space is functional, beautiful and has added a wonderful new dimension to our house. There were no big surprises or unexpected expenses, and RSL was very professional in keeping us informed about the schedule and project timeline. What impressed us more than anything was the integrity their entire team displayed throughout the project. The work site was cleaned up every day, the workers were friendly and professional and overall we felt that RSL "had our backs". We would highly recommend RSL Outdoor for their professional design/build services.

We have worked with RSL on two projects now. Everything looks exactly how we wanted it to look. The quality of their work appears to be excellent. They helped us with the design as well, which made it easy to get our ideas onto paper. There were a couple of things that went wrong along the way, but they quickly recognized and fixed them. Overall, we are very happy with the finished product.

After interviewing several firms, we chose RSL Outdoor to transform our sloping front yard from an overgrown mess of grasses, weeds and rocks into something truly special. John Herron took our general ideas (retaining wall, big boulders, pathway, native plants and trees) and morphed them into a beautiful landscaping design that both suited our home and blended in with the surrounding wild, mountain environment in the Boulder foothills. In fact, we were so impressed with the quality of the design that we also hired RSL to design and build a two-level back yard patio where we could install a hot tub. Soon after construction began at our home, we knew we had made the right choice. John, Steve Paige and Brian Bauer directed the hard-working and professional RSL crew and kept everything on track and on schedule, even with a few weather delays. The crew was also very respectful of our mountain community, making sure their trucks stayed on the paved surface of our narrow, winding roads. Additionally, whenever we had questions or wanted to make a change, they listened to our concerns. They were then quick to offer creative solutions and nimbly make the requested modifications. We were especially pleased with the end result in both our front and back yards and would highly recommend them for any landscaping project, large or small. Top to bottom, they are talented and professional through and through.

RSL recently completed a major overhaul of our 1+ acre property. They were professional, hard-working, reliable and responsive to our questions and input. John's expertise on plant selection was incredibly helpful. I highly recommend RSL.

We are thrilled with our new lighted walkway and drainage project that RSL did for us. They provided us a brilliantly designed, custom landscaping experience from concept to completion. John & Brian are highly experienced, patient and professional. We can't say enough about their crew who were hard working, talented and respectful. We highly recommend this company. You won't be disappointed!

RSL provided us a fully custom landscaping experience from concept to completion. John, Brian & Steve are highly experienced, patient and professional. Their crew was hard working, talented and respectful. I’m happy to share that our landscape design is gorgeous! John had amazing vision for our small backyard space. We moved from Texas where we had a high- maintenance, landscaped, one-acre property. After relocating, we chose a new build home with a small backyard with minimal upkeep. Thankfully, a new friend recommended RSL to us & John had a blank canvas to work with. His design perfectly fits our lifestyle, our outdoor furniture and the plan flows really well for entertaining. We’re throughly enjoying our cozy gas firepit & mountian views. The plants and materials they used are of the highest quality and the plant specimens are so much healthier than what we saw at the local nurseries. We highly recommend RSL to make your landscaping dreams reality! The Ramseys

We starting talking to John at RSL about an idea of how to protect our entertaining area from incoming golf balls. We immediately knew RSL was the right company as they took the approach of collaborating with us vs. telling us what we wanted. John was extremely patient and we loved the ideation/collaboration on our project. Brian was our project manager and was very responsive to our many many questions. The Crew were very respectful and kept the area as clean as they could. We are over the moon with how our Patio, Pergola and Entertainment area turned out. A statement that we heard over and over again that your outdoor living area is an extension of your indoor living space. Never really understood that until RSL finished our project. We would highly recommend using RSL. Oh wait, a few months after we finished our backyard we had the RSL crew back out again to create an amazing front pathway for us!

We couldn’t be happier with the new backyard oasis RSL and John Herron created for us! He designed a stone patio, fire pit, stone hot tub surround and beautiful water feature! When John first walked the old, sad yard with us he listened to all of our yard issues as well as our wishes for and dreams for the new space. He created a beautiful design and gave us many options to with prices so we could figure out the best use of our budget. He was very responsive to our questions and changes. The crew was great and very conscientious. Weather pushed back our start date and caused a few problems during construction but they were able to make up the time. We couldn’t be happier with the entire process and final results! We’d highly recommend RSL!

RSL completed an outdoor hardscape with pergola and fireplace for us and did a fantastic job. All of the RSL staff who worked on our project were professional and reliable. Throughout the project the RSL team communicated frequently providing project updates. Their communication was excellent and very professional. We love our new outdoor space and can't wait for RSL to return to start phase 2 of our landscaping project..

RSL gave us a fantastic backyard redesign. The team was professional. They thought of all the small details that brought the entire project together

I couldn’t be more thrilled with RSL Outdoor! From the first meeting to the final walkthrough, everything was professional and totally geared toward making us happy with our outdoor renovation. The on-site crew was amazing!! They cleaned up every day and were so pleasant to have around :) The end result and time it took to complete the project exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend RSL Outdoor and I would hire them again in a second!

Our community beach needed renovation after 40 years. Working from a rough design, John and his team worked with imagination and not a little magic to transform our beach recreation area into a wonderful community living space. With Brian in lead, the team of Arturo, Anselmo and Jose were tireless and responsive throughout the project despite the weather issues. RSL's terrific workmanship, open and easy communication and efficient management of resources — made our job easy. Thanks!

We hired RSL to transform our outdoor space. It was a very large project that included removal of 2 large trees and a *very* substantial but dated and old pergola. We wanted a low maintenance, welcoming outdoor space to enjoy with an outdoor kitchen, a water feature and seating for large gatherings. RSL delivered. They were profession and dedicated. They engaged with us on a great design that fit our needs. They kept us up to date throughout the project. When we hit a snag or two (which is inevitable in this size of a project) they informed us, gave us options and then executed. The project was multi-months and in context of this completely on time. The team was mindful of delivering a high quality job. Change orders were quickly addressed and resolved fast. I highly recommend RSL for your project.

RSL transformed our small yard into a beautiful and fun oasis. We border open space with a narrow area to work with. They achieved our vision of using every bit of space to either enjoy physically or visually. They paid attention to detail on finishes and plantings and created a space that will add to our longevity in our house. Our lovely covered patio (with beetle kill pine ceiling), fireplace and bocce court make it feel party ready whenever we step outside. It is worth noting that we started the design process with RSL after a rough start with another landscaper. John Heron was kind and professional in working through the issues we needed to change. The design process was comfortable and not long winded, and the crew kept us updated on timelines throughout the process. Steve Paige discussed changes easily, and RSL had good advice when we needed it. We would certainly hire them again and recommend them to others.

We hired RSL to replace our patio stone and put in a water feature, fire pit and seat wall. We also had some additional plantings put in plus a concrete edge between the grass and the beds plus new sod in the back yard. Later we decided to upgrade the landscape lighting so that got added on mid-project. John was great with helping with the design. Steve was at the house to over see the project and walk us through the design before they started. Unfortunately our project landed in one of the wettest springs and they were working in rain and snow many of the days. Due to this the project got delayed despite the crew working in pouring rain. They made every effort to keep to the schedule as much as possible. The crew was friendly and kept the area as clean as they could. In the end the project came out beautiful. The fire pit is very warm and functional. The water feature is a nice touch and helps drown out some of the neighborhood noise. It had some pump problems, but they came out and replaced it pretty quickly. The planting choices helped add some dimension and filled in the empty spaces. Some of the plantings didn't quite make it, but we are told they will replace anything that doesn't survive next spring. They were flexible when we had changes or add-ons. Overall, they were great to work with and the end result was as good or better than we expected.

RSL did an excellent job with our entire lot landscape (2/3 acre) for our Longmont CO house. Our choice of RSL started with the first impressions we had of John Herron, our first contact and the designer for our project. He worked closely with us to develop a plan to worked with our vision of the outdoor space usage and our budget. When we were stumped on how to move forward on an aspect of the design, John suggested good ideas that improved the overall design. RSL started the work about when expected this summer and finished it right on time in September 2019. During the construction phase we had several small changes and the RSL team did a good job being responsive to those changes. The crew doing the work was very professional and kept the worksite safe and clean. I have already recommended RSL to colleagues that are looking to do landscaping on their properties.

Ok, let's get one thing straight - RSL rocks the landscaping world! From the moment we started our design process to being in the throes of construction to the final, finishing touches, the team at RSL did the highest quality work I've ever seen for outdoor projects. Sure, there were little bumps along the way - after all this is construction - but every time we had to talk something through, John and Steve made good on their work, their word and their follow-through. One of the most important aspects of any big project is the communication between me (the client) and RSL (the contractor) - and I have to say, their communications were perfect. From emails late at night to text messages during the day, we worked out the details, figured out new ways of getting the job completed to our satisfaction and ensured that what we designed and paid for was done professionally and well. We are so pleased with the outcome of our back patio (pergola, water feature, tiled cement and stone walls/fire it, that we are already considering having them re-do our front driveway and yard. There's no higher compliment in my book than feeling so good about who you picked to do the work that you're ready to hire them again for the next project. Lastly - this is not inexpensive work - but it's very clear that you do in fact get what you pay for. Their work and their professionalism in all regards makes the cost worth it. Thank you, RSL for an incredible back patio!

The transformation is amazing! Our yard looks great! Lots of compliments from neighbors. Thanks RSL Team for all your hard work!

John and Steve and the entire crew at RSL have been a pleasure to work with! We've had them working on projects at our house for the past 3 years. John's landscape designs are creative and beautiful! He has a great knowledge of local plants that thrive in the front range, and has been great about merging our own ideas with his designs and suggestions. Steve has been fantastic on the coordination and management side of things. The quality of work is outstanding. They're reliable, professional, communicate well, and in general they're people! The crew is hard working, punctual, and highly skilled. They designed and implemented a massive landscaping project for us. The project included a screen porch, deck, built-in grill and cooking area, flagstone patio and walkways, a crushed gravel patio, irrigation system, wood chip play area for our kids, infrastructure for a hot tub, electrical, turf grass, giant boulders, a dry creek bed with a sandstone slab bridge over it, bushes, trees, flowers, mulch, rocks, etc.! This has happened over 3-4 years. We keep hiring them back to implement the next "phase" of our overall plan. We're extremely happy with the results and will use RSL again for future projects! I shopped around a lot before hiring these guys. I can confidently say that we made the right decision! We highly recommend them!

RSL are top notch landscape professionals. Our project started with a consultation with Jon Herron. He spent time with us understanding our project and submitted a great plan. We made a few adjustments to save money and Jon brought the project into our budget. The RSL team showed up for the job ready to go and very professional. The final product is beautiful and worth the price. I highly recommend RSL to anyone who is ready to landscape at a very fair price. Thanks RSL!

I can not recommend Rock Solid Landscape highly enough! We hired them to take over a project that was not turning out as we had envisioned. Immediately they brought fabulous ideas to the table to help remedy the situation. I had a very specific vision in mind for our pergola but was unable to find any photos that were in any way similar. Instead I described my vision to and he instantly was able to bring my ideas to life. What they have created for us is nothing short of magical. Everyday I wake up feeling like I live in a resort. Every member of the Rock Solid team is wonderful and easy to work with. I honestly would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone and I am sure we will use them for future projects!!

I would highly recommend RSL Outdoor! Steve and John were both very professional, friendly and detailed. John carefully listened to my project ideas and designed an exceptional outdoor living space with sitting area, outdoor kitchen, eating space and cozy fire pit area. Steve was equally as helpful and provided thoughtful recommendations as things came up and thoroughly communicated every step of the project. The project started and ended on time and the same crew worked every day at my house. It’s clear that they are very experienced and pride themselves on quality of work and exceptional customer service.

RSL did a fabulous job creating our patio space with a grilling island and a fire pit. It turned out even more beautiful than we imagined. Everyone we worked with were professional, polite, and efficient. They took care of all of the contractor details and permit issues, so we didn't have to worry about scheduling. John was very knowledgeable about what plants would grow best in each area of our yard. I told the men that laid our tile that they were artists because it was so perfect and even. I highly recommend RSL and we are using them again, right now to redo our front yard berms. Michelle Melcher

We have a large backyard and it was a weedy, scraggly mess. RSL helped fashion our ideas into a beautiful back yard escape. The design of the hardscape elements integrated perfectly with the new landscape lines and we have never enjoyed our backyard so much. It is a perfect space to enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the Rocky Mountains! The large pergola we wanted was beautifully executed and a masterpiece.

From start to finish, RSL did a great job transforming our yard into an oasis filled with many different spaces. We wanted a landscape design that blended with a natural area behind our house and gave us a feeling of continuity from inside our home and out into the yard. RSL delivered with a great design that used the terrain of our yard, and native trees, shrubs, grasses and plants that provide privacy without looking out of place. They were very responsive and professional, wanted to make sure we were pleased as the job progressed, and their quality was outstanding. They were also very patient as we asked lots of questions along the way. We would not hesitate to use RSL for any future landscape needs and give them our highest recommendation.

We have done many home remodelling projects over the years but I recall none that were drama-free until we had RSL Outdoor come to create a livable outdoor space in our backyard. Except for inclement weather (when we would receive advance notification that they would be unable to work) the work crew was here every weekday until project completion. They were kind, professional, and kept their workspace and our yard as clean as possible. Their work was impeccable and the things I took mental note of to make sure were addressed were addressed without me saying anything. From the outset, RSL Outdoor was good fit for us as John Herron, the GM and designer came up with the best set of ideas amongst the other companies we'd had over for estimates and design ideas. His personality is well-suited for his role as first-contact with customers: soft-spoken and observant, he listened to our wants and turned them into a reality. If you are looking for a company you can trust implicitly to do the job right, the first time, and with as little to no drama as is feasible, I would look no further than RSL Outdoor. You will not be disappointed. If I have any disappointment at all, it's that they don't do home remodels because I would hire them in a second for any other project we have.

We worked with John and the crew on our landscaping project and we love it! They were professional and friendly! They divided the project into 2 phases, which helped us out. Their knowledge and quality was second to none. If we decide to move on to a 3rd phase, we'll be sure to give them a call.

John and the RSL team are absolutely fantastic. They deliver early and the quality of their work is superb. If they had a 10 star rating available, I'd give it to them.

We have had the opportunity to work with RSL on two different projects, the first of which was six years ago. For both projects, the experience was very positive and we were pleased with the entire process from design to final outcome. Most recently, RSL helped us update and expand our landscaping. Their vast knowledge of plant varieties and creative ideas were exactly what we needed to solve some maintenance and erosion problems. What we appreciated the most was how they listened to our requests and were patient with our changes and last minute additions. They immediately responded to and addressed every concern. Very professional! We won’t hesitate to use them again if there is a third project in the future.

RSL Outdoor provided initial concept sketches and approx price range for each ( 4 options) RSL designer met with my wife and I and reviewed the designs and provided scope options and material selection ideas , more specific costs and approximate schedule. After we narrowed our ideas and made choices based on their choices RSL submitted final construction plans to city of Boulder , obtained several permits and proceeded to construct the improvements. They built a elegant natural sawn cedar pergola, complete with Tivoli lites, laid porcelain pavers throughout the patio surface, and built a fully functional kitchen with stone countertops and a stainless steel gas grill( high quality) , an outdoor firepit(has) also trimmed with stone and a Basalt stone column water feature in a garden setting. John Herron was very professional and creative and helped us create a beautiful design that I’m sure we will enjoy for years and is a valuable asset to our home. Steve Paige handled all the construction very professionally and in a clean and organized manner. When the city permitting required more foundation he made adjustments quickly and explained the credits as well as adds to his contact. He chose and managed all sub trades well and their work quality is as good as I expect on our commercial projects. I highly endorse this team and would not hesitate to recommend!

RSL finished a major landscape project for us this summer. They were amazing. From design phase to execution, the project was managed very well. The final product is exceptional. The design was very thoughtful and customized to our space and how we were going to use it. Steve and John were always professional, met their deadlines and stayed in budget. Every question that we had along the way was thoughtfully considered and professionally answered. Our job had a significant amount of hardscaping as well as a very large area of planting and irrigation. We will recommend RSL to anyone planning on doing landscaping in the future.

RSL took our rough idea for an outdoor patio and water feature, brainstormed with us about ideas on how to implement it and then came up with a design we loved. As they installed it we saw the design coming to life and once it was completed it was better than we had envisioned. The care they took during all phases of the implementation helped us realize we were getting a quality product. You know they care when they use a level when placing each piece of flagstone. The water feature is awesome and makes the patio a true retreat. During the install they were more than happy to address little issues that I saw.

I am very happy w/ RSL. They designed and executed the landscaping for my new home. It was a hard project on the side of a hill, and they got it done very efficiently. The workers were very respectful while doing the work. I strongly recommend RSL.

They did excellent work overall. Good communication and responsiveness, and always respectful and courteous. We had a few issues that we weren't totally happy with at first, but they continued to fix everything until we were satisfied--even once when we told them it was ok and not to worry about it--they insisted on re-doing it so that we would be perfectly satisfied. They were definitely not the cheapest bid, but it was worth paying for high quality work.

Great job all around! Very nice guys, easy to work with, and our landscaping is amazing! I would recommend RSL to anyone.

We could not be more pleased with RSL. Always on time, always professional, and some of the nicest workers we have ever had at the house. The quality of the work is top notch. They helped us with choosing materials for what we wanted to achieve, and they were spot on! We have a back yard that looks like a park! No detail was too small. We highly recommend RSL!

RSL recently completed a full redesign and remodel of our front yard and back yard and we are extremely pleased with the results. The design work was outstanding, especially in our back yard, and gave us the privacy and additional patio and cooking space that we were after. Additionally, and importantly, all of the RSL personnel was highly professional and highly responsive throughout the entire process. RSL has my highest recommendation!

RSL Outdoor recently completed our extensive outdoor living area and all the surrounding landscape; complete with a paver driveway, a large porcelain pool deck, built-in grill, amazing lighting, fire features, walls, as well as plantings and turf. The team was professional, prompt, courteous, and skilled throughout the duration of the project. The knowledge and creative they brought to the project from the initial proposal to the finished design was unparalleled. Our project was beyond large and RSL’s ability to coordinate with all the other trades on the project was definitely exceptional. Their design and management team allowed for a flawless project that exceeded all expectations. RSL’s ability to manage a project of this magnitude definitely sets them apart in their industry. We would highly recommend RSL Outdoor for any outdoor living or landscape project you are looking to take on, their value far exceeds their price. Thanks for a job well done.

Our project involved replacing a deck with an upper patio, lower patio, outdoor kitchen and outdoor fireplace. The old deck was taken out and a new patio was raised to near house floor level. Everything was done with top quality and their crew were always very respectful. We could not be more pleased with their work and the results.

RSL completely overhauled our back yard including installing a new patio living area, fire pit, water feature, and natural retaining boulders and walls, accompanied by beautiful plantings and a new lawn. They did a beautiful job and the crew was amazing and the best part of the experience. We ran into a few hiccups as any project does, but RSL handled each situation professionally and made sure that we were happy with the quality and finished product. We would definitely recommend them and use them again.

RSL was great from the beginning to the end of our major front and backyard renovation project. They listened to our requests and created a design that exceeded what we could have imagined on our own. Their extensive knowledge of stone work and plant life helped guide us to choosing what would work best for us within our budget The crew worked tirelessly to get the project done as quickly as possible. They were polite, professional and accommodating when we needed to make changes. Several neighbors commented on how hard they worked each day. We couldn't be happier with the end product.

RSL is an outstanding company. Full service outdoor design landscape group. John has amazing vision and his calm demeanor with clients takes the drama out of the experience. Steve was great to work with as well. Brian was very helpful too. I can't say enough kind words about their crews. Sweet hard working men. The prices are high but we feel like we truly got what we paid for. Quality work with excellent communication and no worries . We are so happy.

We hired RSL after interviewing 3 landscapers. RSL took our project from dirt to completion including landscaping, lighting and a fire pit. We love the results. We chose RSL because we really liked the design they came up with and they were able to work with our budget. They also came recommended to us from two different sources. Their crew were efficient and professional. We would definitely recommend RSL.

After having multiple design consultations we decided to go with John Harron at RSL. What a pleasure it is to find a company that is top notch from start to finish in workmanship and customer service! Our patio project could not have turned out better. Brian the project manager and his crew were absolutely terrific. Even our neighbors remarked how the crew was so polite, hardworking and daily cleanup was superior. There are so many little thoughtful touches that we enjoy such as the extended bar with wood beam footrest. The corner storage for my husband’s Bradley smoker. The built in ice chest that drains into the herb garden. The beautiful stone colors and accent capstone. The cool wood screen above the bbq that also gives great curb appeal! And hidden under a few pavers where the table is are 2 concrete footings so we can add a pergola later! The RSL team effort and care that was shown to us daily throughout this job was impressive.

It’s always nice when excellent design ideas meet attention to detail in the execution. With RSL’s efforts we replaced an aging hot tub enclosure with an open hardscaped patio area which transformed the look and function of our back yard. The project was well managed and on time with an accomplished crew. We have no reservations about recommending RSL to anyone with this type of project.

Excellent service. Timely. Project started and completed as described. Wonderful craftsmanship and stone work is out if this world. John and Brian led a great onsite team and were able to bring our vision to realization. I would definitely use them again.

I have tackled nearly a dozen major remodeling and landscaping projects at several homes I have owned, so i have some practice at evaluating contractors. My recent experience with RSL Outdoor on a backyard overhaul was amazing! From estimating, to plan modifications and enhancements, through execution and clean up, their work was exceptional. I highly recommend this company and their fine employees.

We used RSL to landscape our backyard on our new house. They took it from dirt & weeds (literally!) to a gorgeous family-friendly retreat. John was amazing to work with in terms of design and vision, and the crew were great & delivered on exactly what they said they would do... when they said they would do it. Couldn't recommend them more.

If I could I would give RSL more than 5 stars! They are both innovative and reasonable. They are excellent communicators and have BIG pride in their work. Our project manager had amazing attention to detail and was very responsive too all our needs. He was not satisfied until we were 100% satisfied. I recommend them 100% and I love love love our final product.

John and Brian were excellent to work with. Their crew was 100% top notch and painstakingly committed to every minute detail of the stone work. John balances that by providing empathy, understanding and attention to the client.

RSL did an amazing job with our landscaping and outdoor living space. Their attention to detail and hard work resulted in a great space which we thoroughly enjoy. I would highly recommend RSL for anyone considering a professional large scale landscaping project.

I recommend Rock Solid Landscape due to their professionalism and quality of work. They always did what they said they would do when they said they would do it and that is important to someone with a busy schedule. We are very happy with the end result and think they did a great job.

After interviewing several outdoor living landscape companies, choosing RSL for our project was the right decision. As a professional in the real estate industry and residential construction, RSL exceeded our expectations as a contractor. John, Steve and Brian were the best in the business with customer service and communication. We originally hired a company previously that failed to complete the work and left it unfinished. RSL stepped in and completed the project on time and delivered exactly what they had designed for us. A point to be made in today's world is a company showing up when they say they will and completing the project when they say they will- RSL did exactly that! We are continuing to use RSL for the rear landscaping of our project in the spring and look forward to the beautiful outdoor living space that they have planned for our home. I would definitely recommend RSL to anyone looking for that Colorado style and top notch service!

We hired Rock Solid to redo our back pool area. Unfortunately the first person we hired cut corners and their work was failing after a year and a half. Rock Solid was more expensive but was well worth it to get the project done right. They were very professional and had great ideas to make the area work better than we could have imagined on our own. Would definitely recommend Rock Solid and would use them again.

We would absolutely hire RSL again. They completely redesigned most of our outdoor living space. We needed to replace a crumbling front patio, but the real challenge was the back yard. We have a small yard, and the space had been laid out poorly. We wanted to replace our old wood deck with a flagstone patio, and to optimize the remaining space for lawn and plantings. We needed to level a steeply sloped section of lawn, and add walkways on the north and south sides of our home to optimize access. John and Steve listened carefully to our needs and executed our ideas in a way that exceeded our expectations while remaining within budget. John’s design incorporated curved retaining walls and flowing lines that made the final product exceptionally beautiful as well as functional. John and Steve remained flexible during the project, and gave us good advice when questions arose. The team who did the actual work at our home was excellent. The hardscapes were built to last. The foreman was a true artist with flagstone, paid attention to details, and clearly took great pride in his work. And despite the inevitable chaos of such a major re-do, they were very considerate and kept the project area as clean and usable as possible. They stuck to their timeline. We were told 4-6 weeks, and the project finished in just under 6 weeks. We did encounter a few challenges, as any project will. Getting just the right design (size/shape) on the flagstone steps off our back patio took a few tries, but they re-did them until they were perfect. We discovered our old front patio was set on concrete rather than dirt, so incurred a little extra cost over estimate in order to deal with that. Our freshly poured concrete walkways got rained on, and the color and finish were ruined. To his great credit, John insisted they be re-done, as they did not meet his quality standards. We strongly recommend not choosing hardscape materials out of catalogues, because pictures in catalogues don’t accurately represent product colors. RSL created opportunities for us to see actual samples of materials, so there were no surprises. The end result is gorgeous, and has dramatically improved the appearance, function and enjoyment of our outdoor space!

John, Steve& Brian were excellent to work with. Their design for the project was exactly what we wanted. The project took less time to finish than originally predicted & is more than we ever imagined. They were accommodating to our changes. I would definitely recommend this company for any landscaping job.

I was so pleased with the work done by RSL. They did an amazing job making our ideas into a reality, in a very reasonable price range. We wanted to expand our outdoor patio space with pavers that kept with the look of our home. They guided us toward a design and material that was the perfect fit for our home and lifestyle. They far exceeded our expectations in every way. They were neat at the end of each day, respectful and tidy during the entire project.

RSL did a fantastic job on our paver patio and walkway. We loved the design that they created, the lighting, the plantings and the fire pit. It was so nice to have one company manage the entire project without having to sub out any of the work. The workers were all very nice and worked hard to complete our project in a timely manner. We are highly satisfied and would definitely recommend RSL.

We hired RSL to do a complete redo on our landscaping and create a outdoor living space. They came up with a fantastic design and when the job was completed it exceeded our expectations. They are professional, knowledgeable and the quality of work is outstanding.

I had the pleasure of working with Steve and John from RSL over the last few weeks.... John came up with a fabulous plan to redesign the complete front of my residents.From start to finish they were on site every day… The two of them are perfectionists in every way. br/>The project consisted of moss rock walls, walkways, large boulder placement ,plants trees and lighting.The final project exceeded expectations and has made me appreciate coming home every evening. Words cannot express how pleased we are.

RSL Outdoor Living did a fantastic job for us on all phases of our new front courtyard- from design through build to landscaping! We had a basic concept which then RSL enhanced to create the perfect Southwestern design to integrate with our existing home. They worked closely with us to get the project elements we wanted and stay within our budget. RSL maintained excellent communication during the project, stayed on schedule and consulted on decisions along the way. The management and project crews were very professional and easy to work with. We absolutely love our new outdoor space!

We hired RSL Outdoor Living after being connected with them through another favorite local business - Niwot Interiors. They came very highly recommended, and we can affirm that they are a great company based on the work done for us. They created a hardscape patio in a corner of our yard that had a small stone/pebble area for seating. More significantly, they extended the existing patio off the back of our home and built a small outdoor kitchen area with retaining wall, built-in grill and storage drawers on the end of that extension. Additionally, they created a large stone walking path between the main patio and the "hot tub" patio in our backyard. They provide excellent design services; their communication is proactive and timely; their work crews are extremely professional and hard-working; and they worked very patiently and well with us when we had project and/or budget questions and concerns. They helped us to improve the use and value of our outdoor space - and everything they created looks like it's been a part of our house from the beginning. We would highly recommend RSL Outdoor Living. (more photos to be added)

We are extremely happy with the patio and landscaping completed by RSL. We were so impressed with the design John created. He was very professional and very responsive to all our questions. The crew did a wonderful job and made the whole thing come together. I have recommended RSL to coworkers and other families in our neighborhood. We love our new patio and have tremendous respect for everyone at RSL.

RSL installed a flagstone patio, irrigation, sod and plant material to transform the backyard of our new home from dirt to a beautiful space where we will love to spend our time! They were very responsive to our desires and budget. The process was seamless from design to the follow-up after completion. The communication and service from Steve and John has been impeccable throughout. Mel, along with the entire crew, worked tirelessly to complete our project during a patch of warm weather in February so that we were able to enjoy our space immediately. The follow up after completion is impressive -- managing the watering schedule and the running of the irrigation system based on weather conditions -- to ensure that everything thrives & is beautiful come Spring. Thanks so much to all! Highly, highly recommend -- and already have!

RSL provided landscaping for our backyard in our new home. They installed a patio extension to our previous patio and took the backyard from dirt to a beautifully landscaped space. Both John and Steve did an excellent job making sure we were happy with each step. They answered our many questions and were very responsive throughout the process. The entire crew was very professional, courteous and friendly. Mel, who was the onsite manager, was also available to answer questions and keep us up to date as the project progressed. Even after the work was complete, RSL has stayed in contact to take care of the irrigation while the sod is getting established. Including sending someone to shut off the system when temperatures drop too low. We would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable, professional and skilled group of landscapers.

We had a new back yard area installed - fire pit and all. RSL was terrific! From the very beginning with the design all the way through to the finish and details. First, it's stunning. But they made it very easy to understand the process and were very upfront about costs and ways we could save and yet still keep our vision. The crew was amazing, they took care of details always left the site as clean as possible at the end of each day. We couldn't be happier. Now just for spring to arrive so we can enjoy!

We had been working with another landscape design firm initially but decided on working with RSL after meeting with John and reviewing his plan for our space. The design incorporated a BBQ Island, Pergola dining area, water feature and fire pit as main elements which complemented both the house as well as the lot. They also created a raised garden and a retaining wall which tied in the entire space near the house. I should note that design incorporated flood mitigation throughout; our house is on a sloped lot that is backed by a creek. The results exceeded our already high expectations so much so that we added an additional parking area for a camper. The crew was extremely professional and were sensitive to the impact on our neighbors and neighborhood. In fact, other contractors working at the house commented that it was the cleanest job site that they had ever seen - every day the guys would tape off any dangerous areas so that our kids could still access and use the rest of the backyard - which we very much appreciated! They replaced over 1000 sq ft of deck with pavers by raising the grade. The seat walls around the fire pit and seating area create intimate spaces in the overall open design. We could not be happier with the results and have and will continue to recommend RSL to friends and coworkers.

We had an old deck off our kitchen that was rotting and in a very windy area. We hired RSL to build a patio with a 6 foot privacy wall and wind barrier. We now have a wonderful courtyard to entertain and grill in. In addition we had RSL fix some grading issues. Their crew was efficient, extremely hard working, and respectful of neighbors, keeping the disturbance to a minimum.

From the moment we contacted RSL they were professional yet friendly and personable. John listened to our ideas and with creativity and enthusiasm produced a fantastic design. The team worked fast and despite some weather challenges stuck to our time frame. Everyone treated our property with respect and all the workers were a pleasure to deal with. Whenever an obstacle arose it was immediately dealt with even at weekends and at odd hours. We cannot recommend Steve and his company enough. They continue to support us and our maturing garden. We have been very grateful that despite the project being completed, they are always ready with advice on planting and irrigating our new garden in Colorado's unfamiliar climate.

We are incredibly pleased with our new patio from RSL Outdoor Living! John Herron's expertise in creating serene, dream patio with design features following the natural flow of our spacious yard. John was consistently responsive to our requests and readily available when the few challenges arose. The project was finished in a timely manner despite some weather complications and right on target with our budget. The entire crew was professional, knowledgeable, and followed the landscape plan developed by RSL. When there were ambiguities, they identified the options and presented them well. The customer service from everyone involved was exceptional from start to finish. We highly recommend John Herron and RSL Outdoor Living.

We were very happy with the landscaping Project that was done by Rock Solid Landscapers. They were so helpful in our design, and extremely nice to work with. The landscapers were efficient and courteous. Our yard is beautiful and thriving!

Extensive re design of front yard, including demo and rebuild of cement porch and pathway, landscaping with berm construction, new trees, mulch and gravel beds.

RSL Outdoor Living exceeded my expectations. They designed and completed an entire outdoor living space including a water feature, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, surrounding landscaping including irrigation and a play structure. I was most impressed RSL provided me with a detailed plan before I committed to using them. I believe that their detailed planning allowed them to complete the project on time and on budget. They listened to my feedback from the planning phase and incorporated items that were important to me. There was excellent communication throughout the project. Our outdoor living space might be our favorite part of our house. RSL had an incredible vision and delivered.

We designed a patio and vegetable garden and RSL offered great design input and options to complete the project within our budget. The project included a flagstone patio area, cultured stone walls, a pergola, lighting, irrigation, storage bench, etc. We had unavoidable rain delays and RSL went out of their way to install a tent in an effort to start and continue working. They were respectful of our property and returned everything to it's original condition when the project was complete.

We hired RSL to work on our back yard. Not knowing exactly what we wanted, we started with a plan that we were able to bring to RSL. John was so calm and cool to work with. He was so respectful in bringing sense to what we were asking for and explaining why we could or could not do something. I really appreciated his honesty. We are so happy with our backyard, and all of the work and conversation that it took to get it there. It is a stressful experience to hire someone and spend the money to get what you want, especially in your home. Then when the project starts, maybe it isn't what you thought originally. John understands this, listens to your concerns, fixes EVERYTHING along the way, and gets you through the experience. We will call him again when we are ready for our Phase 2.

We had the pleasure of working with RSL on a very large new build in the foothills of Boulder, Co. RSL produced a full hard and softscape and did a wonderful job. The moss rocks and flagstone patio was gorgeous and the plantings are perfect. RSL provided a spectacular fire pit and jacuzzi tub which they incorporated into our natural surroundings. Another great aspect of RSL is their creative design initiatives. Steve, John and Mel came up with solutions to make our landscaping blend into the environment and add functional ideas to the existing structure. The companies integrity and willingness to do whatever it takes attitude deserved a 5 star. Their time management projections were a little off- which is why we gave them a 4 star. Job well done and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a landscape and design company.

RSL's professionalism was evident from our very first phone call and remained consistent until our project's final walk through. The crew was skilled and a pleasure to work with. The quality of craftsmanship, materials and plants are top notch. They also finished ahead of schedule! We recommend RSL and would most definitely hire them again.

Steve and his team from RSL were professional, reliable and dedicated to our project from start to finish. John is a very talented designer that produced a beautiful plan for our back yard landscape project. They all paid close attention to detail making our space inviting for our family and friends to enjoy with us for years to come. We are very satisfied with the quality, service and expertise they all provided us throughout our project.

Just completed a 2 phase project encompassing both front and back areas of our home. Very, very satisfied with the design, construction and service. The work completed by RSL has transformed the look of our home and enhanced our outdoor living spaces beyond our expectations.

RSL has done an excellent job on our landscaping makeover. They listened to what our concerns were and made recommendations that would best fit our needs. It's been a joy working with them and I would highly recommend their services.

I hired RSL to install a flagstone patio and garden box. They were professional and courteous in every aspect of their work. The job was started and completed on time. They cleaned up the job site (as much as one reasonably can) at the end of each work day. They listened to what we wanted then offered some great suggestions that made the end result even better. The craftsmanship and stonework was top notch. I would highly recommend RSL for outdoor landscape projects.

The team from Rock Solid was very professional and easy to work with. Our project ended up exactly as we had envisioned, maybe even better due to suggestions from the Rock Solid team along the way. I would highly recommend Rock Solid Landscaping for any home enhancement project you may have in mind. We will be working with them again next year on another project that will enhance our home.

RSL is a top notch company. I have worked as a professional with this company for about three years and am very happy to be associated with them. They are very professional in every way they do business with the client and myself. I use RSL as a guideline for how I try to run my business. I appreciate their promptness and quality control as well as their customer service. I recommend RSL to all of my clients for their landscaping needs.

We enjoy working with Rock Solid on creating inviting outdoor living spaces. We ave found Rock Solid to be creative, innovative, client focused and reliable.

RSL were professional in every aspect of the project. Suggestions along the way were well thought out and added value to the finished product. Any problems, which were minor, were dealt with quickly. Would highly recommend.

RSL rebuilt our steps leading to our back door from the driveway up two retaining walls. John was very responsive to my initial inquiry, calling me back within a day. He came to our property to look at the project, suggested a couple ideas, and listened to ours. Within two weeks, he provided us an estimate, complete with drawings, proposed materials, and plant suggestions. Once RSL started our job, the crew was dedicated to our project every day 100%. The workers were professional and hard-working. They finished within about a week of their initial time estimate. Steve was great about checking in with us every few days to see if we were satisfied, and what we'd like changed or different. At the final walk through, we addressed the few remaining punch list items and RSL took care of them right away. Our landscape looks beautiful now.

Rock Solid Landscapes, owned by Steve Paige and managed by John Herron and Chris Bauer is a top notch landscape company. From the beginning of our project on 15 October 2013 until the final day on 15 November 2013 there was daily communication with Steve or one of the landscape crew. Our project involved tearing out existing fence, rock stairs, flagstone patio areas, and concrete patio. A new path area was installed connecting to new Stone-Bilt steps with an extensive area of new stone built patio. A Veneer Stone BBQ island with a gas grill was installed. As well as a rectangular fire pit and a rectangular bar. A rock water feature and an led lighting package were added. Trees, shrubs, grasses, and plants were added to provide privacy and color. The project was finished by the estimated deadline. Steve Paige was always available to answer questions either in person or by phone/text. The entire crew was professional and courteous.

They installed a rock wall, irrigation system, lawn, and other landscaping and hardscaping. They were professional, timely, and the yard has been transformed. I would gladly work with them again.

Complete rework of backyard including full design patio construction, drainage improvements, upgrade of irrigation systems, and landscaping. Additionally, design included sod replacement with xerioscape elements.

My husband and I recently renovated our house which took over a year and we were constantly running into issues or arguing with those that we hired so when we began looking for a landscaping company to complete the look of our home, we were cautious. RSL Outdoor Living turned out to be the best company that we hired (by far). The process, from beginning to end, was handled professionally and the final outcome was extremely well done… we could not be happier that we chose them over everyone else. They were the silver lining at the end of our project. They went above and beyond. Their employees are incredibly nice and considerate men. They had a project manager that checked in multiple times a day to make sure the project was going along well and as discussed. Whenever we had a question, they got back to us immediately and were incredibly respectful, honest and fair. I can't say enough good things about this company. We will need more work done in the future and we will not be interviewing any other companies - we've finally found a company in Boulder that honors and understands professionalism.

It may be a bit unconventional to write a review prior to work being started at a residence, but we believe the time leading up to a project is just as important. We have been working with RSL Outdoor Living for a couple of months designing our backyard living space. So far, we have nothing but wonderful things to say about them. From the moment we met with John Herron, of RSL, we knew this was going to be a great project. His design ideas, knowledge, professionalism, and willingness to work with our pool contractor set him far above the competition. We truly appreciate how much time, and care he has taken leading up to the start of our project, and we are very excited for them to begin!

My experience with RSL has been a very positive one. They are knowledgeable, while remaining amenable to all changes which I frequently added throughout the entire landscaping process. Attention to detail was always emphasized. Upon completion, the finished landscape project exceeded all of my expectations!

Quality minded guys, focused on customer satisfaction. They have the ability to blend you're dreams and budget into a reality.

We called RSL early this year because our front landscaping, sidewalk and porch needed a facelift. Our sidewalk had cracked and settled away from the concrete porch and our landscaping consisted of ragged looking junipers. We had worked with RSL before on our back patio area and were extremely pleased with the result, so we knew that we would get a well designed, professional proposal from them. We were not disappointed! Our project began in mid July when they tore out the existing beds and cracked sidewalk. The new design incorporated new plants, perennials and bushes. The crowning touch was beautiful porcelain tile that was overlaid on the newly poured concrete sidewalk and porch. This tile - called Landmark Frontier American Stone - is durable, non-slip, all weather and ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! It has entirely upgraded the outdoor appearance of our home. Our experience with RSL was once again exceptional and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to upgrade the landscaping around their home.

RSL constructed a front patio/porch at our residence in 2013. This was a project we had envisioned for many years, so it was important that we select a firm capable of translating our ideas into reality. John Herron understood our design parameters immediately. During on site consultation John educated us about the realities involved in actually translating our wants into reality based on limitations and attributes of the site. He quickly generated a design which was refined several times on site prior submitting a bid for the actual work. Once construction started, Steve communicated with us, sometimes daily, so that we understood exactly what would be happening, and when. Refinements and inevitable changes or problems were handled immediately and without drama. The RSL crews were on the job every work day from beginning of the day to end of project. They were timely, polite, and tidy. Their workmanship was impeccable, and truly astonishing.

When we finally got around to professionally landscaping the yard of our custom built house in the foothills near Lyons, Colorado RSL Outdoor Living was one of several firms we interviewed. There was no comparison between the creativity and professionalism of RSL versus the other firms. RSL had great suggestions which they executed on in an amazing fashion. We know enjoy the exterior around our home every bit as much as we enjoy the interior. The distinction between "interior" and "exterior" areas of our home now blur because of the integrated manner in which they designed and developed the outdoor living areas. RSL significantly improved our overall enjoyment of our home!

Working with John and his company was a delight. They have the talent to hear your concerns and the staffing to make it happen quickly. All of our concerns were addressed and changes we requested were done promptly without excuses or conditions. No hidden surprises in deadlines or quality of work. If only ALL of my contractor experiences in Boulder has gone so smoothly. I'd give an unqualified 4 star recommendation for their work!