Adam Wooley Landscapes is a full service residential landscape design/build firm serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We provide comprehensive design solutions that are brought to life with fine craftsmanship and attention to detail in our construction practices. Most of our work comes from client referrals, a testimony to the quality of our finished products and customer service. We pride ourselves in our refined approach to custom stonework that will stand the test of time.
ABOUT ADAM WOOLEY
After receiving a Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst I stayed on the East Coast for two years working as the head foreman for a residential design/build company that specialized in stone masonry. In 2006 I made the move to the Bay Area and began working for a well known Marin County residential design/build company. After gaining this valuable on site work experience, I started my own company in the beginning of 2007 and have been growing ever since.
Perfectly. The crew arrived on time daily, worked carefully with minimum disruption for me, managed to work in spite of rain, and performed at the highest level of craftsmanship.
Description of Work: Adam Wooley designed a deck to be built in our backyard, removed all the existing plantings, and designed and installed new landscaping including a drip irrigation system and lighting. His aesthetic and practical decisions were thoughtful and beautiful, and the craftsmanship and care of his crew were fantastic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Courtney R.
11/2016
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Very smoothly. Can't imagine how it could have gone better. Very responsive and professional. Fast and efficient.
Description of Work: Back yard landscaping and irrigation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Courtney R.
11/2016
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Very well. Easy to work with. They were quick.
Description of Work: Landscaping (design and planting) and irrigation installed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Courtney R.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They were reliable, fast, creative and responsive. I would recommend them in a heart beat.
Description of Work: They landscaped our city garden including installing a sprinkler system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Courtney R.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
It went very well. Adam is a pro. No problems whatsoever and the work was done very swiftly.
Description of Work: Landscaping our terraced back yard in San Francisco. This included installing an irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Julie K.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, pavers, gravel
+ 1 more
Working with Adam Wooley was a phenomenal experience. We interviewed a number of landscapers before selecting Adam, and he was far-and-away the most prepared, creative, knowledgable, professional, and good-natured person we spoke with. At the outset, Adam was enthusiastic about developing a creative vision for our project and was able to come up with a design that both my husband and I loved (not easy). He was up-front about costs and was able to work with us to keep the project within our budget, which we really appreciated. Once the project began, it was clear that Adam's quality of work was exceptional. His team was very respectful and meticulous, and the final product was even better than we had envisioned. Adam went above and beyond when he personally stayed late a couple days to make sure the patio tiles were perfectly cut and aligned, when he replaced some broken electrical parts on our pre-existing irrigation system hook-up, and when he helped us resolve some issues with our HOA. The project went a couple days longer than we had planned, but Adam was still able to meet our hard deadline to have everything done before the holidays. Now that it has been a couple months since completing the project, we are still very pleased with Adam's work. The irrigation system has worked beautifully to keep the plants in good shape, and we are happy every time we look out the window. I would highly highly recommend Adam Wooley and Wooley Landscapes.
Description of Work: Removed rotted decking from upper patio; removed existing planters and bamboo trees; designed plan for new patio; installed beautiful stone tile patio; constructed corner bench and raised planters, planted drought-resistant plants; installed drip irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Ben B.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Work wasn't performed because our situation wasn't in alignment with Adam's service.
Description of Work: As others have noted, Adam got back to me within a couple of hours to explain that he wasn't the right resource to do the repair we need to our small-scale drip system. While I understand now that our landscaping scale is smaller than he handles, if anyone I know who has a larger area to deal with - or who needs a major system installation - asks for a recommendation, I'll provide Adam's contact info.
Adam finished almost in the time he had stated he would; there was a slight delay due to weather and also due to our adding on a few details as the finished product began to reveal itself. Adam and his team were prompt and worked hard every day and were cheerful and friendly to our kids. The yard looks beautiful -- we took all of Adam's suggestions both in his design and in the actual plantings and we are very glad that we did. His vision is far more complete and beautiful than ours ever was. We are grateful and would use him again, but I can't imagine that we will ever tire of our new gorgeous back yard. His cost estimate was competitive with others that we received, and he promised no hidden or surprise charges. Adam is very talented, trustworthy and reliable and we give Wooley Landscapers the highest recommendation.
Description of Work: Adam Wooley leveled our three-tiered back yard, building a concrete retaining wall and redwood fencing, benches and details. Yard was re-landscaped with a stone patio, redwood benches, native plants and planting boxes. He also re-landscaped our small front yard with drought-tolerant natives.
we got off to a very late start relative to the start date. Adam Wooley has a small crew so when whether or revisions to other jobs conspired to make one or two run long, we slipped several months in his schedule. We were disappointed but in talking with him and viewing his portfolio, we were comfortable waiting. He gave us a $500 discount on the job for the inconvenience and it went super smoothly once he got started. There was some design tweaks we discussed midway and he was so receptive and responsive to making aesthetic changes while balancing the drainage and runoff concerns that had led to the original layout. The front of our house has been transformed and we love it. Our neighbors and strangers stop to admire it and ask about the work.
Description of Work: replaced driveway, walkway and hardscaping with pavers, flagstone and a drystack stone wall border plus irrigation and low voltage lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
Robert L.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
Adam took the time to respond to me that he did not offer such services. He then forwarded me the name of a service provider who did such repairs. His professionalism and follow through was beyond my expectations. It was a pleasure to speak with him and his follow through was much appreciated.
Description of Work: I called Adam to ask about irrigation system repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Andrew S.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping, masonry, pavers, gravel
+ 1 more
The project went flawlessly. After almost a year of use and weather, the patio looks like the day it was installed. Excellent workmanship, good communication, great attitude - overall a positive experience.
Description of Work: Installed a complex circular stone patio, two decomposed granite paths, a paving stone path, and some minor brick work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Alan M.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, masonry
+ 1 more
I got them on Angie's List. He was dependable and he came on budget. He started and completed the work on time. He's great. I would give him a ten out of ten. He's the best.
Description of Work: I have used Adam Wooley Landscape for my backyard landscaping and hardscapes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Randy S.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, fencing
+ 0 more
Adam and his team transformed our backyard into a kid friendly yet aesthetically pleasing masterpiece. We live on a hill so our backyard sloped. There was a small grass area and the rest was brush. We realized there was a lot of space back there but in its previous state it offered little play area. We had Adam come over one afternoon and we walked through the yard with him with only some rough ideas of what we wanted to do. Adam was able to convert those rough ideas into a concrete design. Once we agree on the design and price his team started on time and stayed within budget. They were able to finish on time and turned out backyard into something my family and neighbors love. We are out there all the time. This was the first work we've had done on our house that was on time and on budget. Not to mention Adam was great at communicating with us along the way without. He also didn't need us to make every little decision. He is really good at understanding your vision and taste then making the right decisions along the way.
Description of Work: Backyard renovation. Created levels, added a basketball court, new fences and gates, added walkways and steps and planted several new plants.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Curt G.
05/2014
5.0
hardscaping, landscaping
+ 0 more
Adam took a design we had and did the job for far less than we were quoted from the design firm. He's busy (probably because he does such great work), but if you can grab him to do landscaping, you won't be sorry.
Description of Work: Full backyard landscaping of a slipped sf backyard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert H.
04/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Adam and his team worked with us to design our new backyard, and the results are excellent. We had a basic concept in mind for a very challenging, steep, and difficult yard, and Adam took that direction and far exceeded our expectations with his original design ideas, quality craftsmanship, and ability to adapt to unforeseen changes. His crew was great. His proposal was extremely competitive, and the project stayed exactly on budget. We would absolutely recommend Adam to anyone looking to tackle a landscaping project.
Description of Work: Design and installation of backyard landscaping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Elizabeth S.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Adam and his crew were a delight to work with throughout the process. In addition to being priced well, he was completely reliable and the work was of outstanding quality. He explained everything, offered feedback on our ideas in the most diplomatic and positive way, and was always both professional and positive. The result met our vision in every way. Adam has true expertise and I would not hesitate to hire him again.
Description of Work: Full demolition and rebuild of the back yard with Ipe deck, build in bench, larch concrete planter, multiple cedar planters, bluestone patio and concrete stairs with bluestone caps. Adam took plans we already had designed and did a great job staying close to the design and making good and appropriate modifications along the way.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Susan G.
12/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We got Adam out from Angie's List and he did a great job. I have recommended him already. It was a wonderful experience. He did our backyard and it looks fabulous. He totally gutted it and did it over again. It looks great and we love it. His price was good and he was punctual everyday. He was also very professional. We would absolutely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: We used Adam Wooley Landscape Design And Construction in July and August for doing the landscape design of our backyard including a stone work, landscaping and putting in of new plants.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Patrick M.
11/2013
5.0
fencing, landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems
+ 2 more
The overall results were terrific. Adam is a great guy to work with and I have high expectations of the contractors who work on our property. We used a friend who is landscape architect to design the wood and paving location which provided guidance to Adam although he offers this service as well. He provided improvements to our plans and improvised where needed. You can see our Noe design on his website. He built fencing around our stairs for storage, selected the plants in the yard with irrigation, did the stone hardscaping with the appropriate drainage leveling and did a fantastic job on the wood work with the benches, wood retaining wall and wood enclosure for the hot tub. Adam and his team are great and I would recommend them. He stands by his work and helped me a couple items after work completed.
Description of Work: Landscape with irrigation, Hardscape with stone and build wood deck around a hot tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Susan G.
08/2013
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
They just finished the job in our yard and it was very good. They did a great job and they seemed great. They showed up on time like 7:30 everyday. They pretty much cleaned up after themselves. They actually listened and paid attention to what we were saying. We were two couples involved in the project because we are in a condo and when we picked the flowers, there were some colors and succulents that the other couple liked downstairs so they put some of those in and then we liked the pansies so they put some of that in too. Their price was also about average compared to the three other estimates that we got. We would use them again and we have already recommended them to other people.
Description of Work: We used Adam Wooley Landscape Design And Construction for redoing the whole yard. They guttered our backyard and put up the retaining walls, a grass fire pit, the lights and the irrigation system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
paul L.
08/2013
4.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Generally the work went very well, although I got the impression that they were stretched thin at times with other jobs. The only major complaint was with the cement work on the small patio. It was intended to fix depressions and cracked concrete and to allow the patio to drain well toward the street. The first attempt left puddle areas. The second attempt was better although not perfect. They splattered some concrete on the house and after a month of borken appointments to clean it up they said we should clean it because they were too busy with work and personal affairs.
Description of Work: Removed small tree, shrubs, and lawn; installed pavers, plants and irrigation; replaced portion of cement flooring in small patio; put in gravel areas.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$8,500
Julie L.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They came out and gave me estimate for the things that I needed done and I have a pretty small yard. He quoted me $5,000.00 which I found very high. I will say the gentleman was very very nice and a pleasure to talk to but that was more than I expected to have to pay.
Description of Work: Estimate for landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Randy S.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Adam and his crew were great. They started on time and finished on time with zero disruption to my schedule. Adam gave a reasonable estimate and made good judgments and suggestions on places to spend or save for hardscape, plant selection, and lighting. I would definitely work with him again.
Description of Work: Backyard landscape overhaul - removing all overgrown vegetation and replacing with an irregular stone patio, gravel, weed barrier, low maintenance plants and mulch, landscape lighting, and reroute sprinkler system.
Our backyard is completely transformed and we are beyond thrilled with the final results - I am still in awe every time I look out there. I could not recommend Adam more highly - he has been such a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process from beginning to end. This was my first really large home improvement project so I wasn't too sure what to expect and perhaps a little apprehensive - just didn't know what to expect. After a pretty thorough internet search, I talked to a few different folks and felt like Adam sort of and quot;gotand quot; my general, vague vision and had a lot more creativity to add than what I could ever come up with... which is what I was looking for. Check out his website to get a feel for his particular aesthetic, which I find is exactly the right mix of modern/relaxed. He responded to my email right away, came over and looked at my space - which was a total disaster, seriously - and came up with an awesome design for my small, urban backyard with a ton of issues. As others have mentioned, he is very busy but if your timeline is flexible then he is absolutely worth waiting a little bit to work with. He is a really talented designer/builder and follows through with excellent customer service. He went out of his way to work with our neighbors - which was probably not an easy task for various reasons but a big part of our particular situation - and I heard nothing but compliments from them about Adam. The whole process was actually quite easy and fun - coming home each day to see the progress and more often than not, Adam was there to explain what was done that day, if there were any issues/changes, etc. and what was going to be done in the next day or two. His crew all seemed like nice, hardworking guys that were respectful of our property and the neighbors. My only complaint might be that things ended up taking a bit longer than originally anticipated but with the holidays and so many really rainy days the last month or so, but that can't really be helped - not really anyone's fault there. But Adam has come back a couple of times on the weekends to finish up the last few very minor details, just to have everything 100% perfect and I really appreciate that he takes that level of care. He's just a really good guy and has definitely found his calling - very talented. I would recommend him to any friends/family and would definitely call him first for any future projects. I can't wait for the weather to improve so I can go out and enjoy my new fabulous backyard!
Description of Work: Total renovation of our back/side yard: new fence on two sides of property, new deck, stairs up to deck, pavers, bench, raised planting bed, lighting, drip irrigation and plants
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
William O.
11/2012
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Adam was a real find for our project. He collaborated well, had very good ideas, executed according to his plan and followed up perfectly. We had a major change to our back yard with creating a brick circle along with other changes. If we have any hardscaping work, we’ll definitely hire Adam as there is no reason to look elsewhere.
Description of Work: Collaboratively design major changes to our garden including a brick circle Sketch out changes and agree upon it Prepare ground properly for brick circle (concrete slab, then brick work on top of it) to allow for draining during the rain Reposition flagstone to provide nice transition from circle to back yard Install sod in the back yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Karl K.
08/2012
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
As I've seen repeatedly on Angies List, good reviews do not translate into great service due to the provider being too busy and overwhelmed with business. Not a bad problem to have I guess but sometimes limits the usefulness of Angies List recommendations. Appointment made for landscaping consultation/estimate early July. Adam was responsive and came by to look at the area and discuss ideas, took notes and measurements. He indicated he would get back with an estimate and plan in a week or so. No response yet 6 weeks later. I understand that he's probably busy with work and that's ok. I'll keep looking.
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn Irrigation,
Masonry,
Stone and Gravel,
Fencing,
Stucco,
Unfinished Carpentry
FAQ
Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Saturday: Closed
Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction offers free project estimates.
Yes, Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction does not offer a senior discount.
No, Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction offers warranties.
Adam Wooley Landscape Design & Construction offers the following services: Landscape Design & Installation. Landscape Lighting. Sprinkler. Drip Irrigation. Fences. Landscape Construction. Brick Pavers & Flagstone. Patios & Walks. Blocks. Natural Stone & Wood Retaining Walls Installation. Natural Ponds & Waterfall Features Installation. Blue Stone Entry Pathways. Fencing. Custom Stonework. Stucco. Planting & Installations. Pavers.