At Complete Designs, fine gardens and landscapes, we’re in the business of helping our clients enjoy their outdoor spaces to the fullest extent which means that we make caring for and maintaining every aspect of their property our business.
As a full service company with over 15 years of experience and a highly trained team of craftsmen, we can design, install, and maintain your gardens and landscape so you don’t have to.
Building our relationship with each of our clients is important to us; we like to work one-on-one to create the landscape program that delivers the results you expect within a budget you can afford
We take care of your property as if it’s our own.
Business highlights
30 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Installation, Lawn Care, Renovation Pruning, Pruning, Fine Garden Maintenance,
Original plantings went well. However, 5 to 7 of the plants didn't survive the first season. We agree that I would pay for the replacement plants, and Complete Designs would provide the labor. However, despite many, many requests for replacement, services were never provided. (I have copies of emails backing up my claim).
Description of Work: Planting and landscaping of back yard, under the supervision of a landscape architect
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$7,000
Response from Complete Designs LLC
Hello Angie's member. We offered to make it right for you. You haven't responded to our email. As you can see from our reviews we don't make mistakes like this. When we do we offer to do whatever we can to make it right. As small companies grow there can be honest over sights. Our desire is to make everyone happy. Unfortunately things like this can happen. We are just as upset as you are at this particular over sight. We can hear your frustration and again, things like this don't often happen however, when they do we try to make it right. You haven't responded to our repeated attempts to contact you to resolve this matter. We stand ready to find a resolution with you.
Jon S.
07/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Like what I would imagine ideal plastic surgery would be (though I have no personal experience with that.) Susan and her crew gave everything a perfectly natural look - exactly what we were hoping for. She knows what she's doing and does it well. I recommend Complete Designs completely.
Description of Work: Our plantings had gotten out of control. We needed somebody to tame them. But we were concerned that the taming would be too radical and might leave everything looking unnatural.
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
$1,000
Joan L.
04/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
unknown
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
Response from Complete Designs LLC
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your review. I appreciate your business and look forward to our continued relationship. Warm regards, Susan
Christian T.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal, mulch
+ 2 more
Our experience was positive from start to finish--we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Complete Designs LLC. We even will be calling them back soon about more work. The services Susan and her crew provided may seem straight-forward, but our property had been long neglected (probably over a decade) so it was a decent-sized undertaking in reality. During the first call and the onsite consultation, Susan took her time in understanding our needs and scope of the work. That effort in the beginning made for a smooth process right to the end. When it came to the job, Susan, the foreman, and crew were all hardworking and eager to please. Susan even followed up with me after completing the work to ensure the Complete Designs team had met our expectations--we were very pleased with the result. In short, Susan was prompt to responding by phone, email, and texts; professional and friendly in each exchange; attentive to our questions and forthcoming with information; and most importantly punctual and honored her commitment.
Description of Work: Complete Designs LLC performed the following: a free on-site consultation and estimate, a spring clean-up (including large amounts of leaf/debris removal), removal of ivy and pachysandra in 2 large beds, delivery of mulch, edging and mulching of beds, dead shrubs and tree stump removal, and installation of a mailbox with post. We also considered using the design services but postponed the project.
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
$1,200
Tom T.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
Susan has been taking care of our landscaping needs for over a year now and we couldn't be more pleased. She's dependable and the results of her work are always excellent. She has done many jobs for us including a difficult removal of bamboo. Susan Haynes comes highly recommended.
Description of Work: Lawn care maintenance, mulching and weed removal and general 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
Andrew J.
06/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Susan who owns Complete Designs is a wonderful person! I knew right away when I met her that she really knows plants well. If she is working with plants she's not familiar with, she researches them and finds out how to plant and care for them. This company is definitely not the cheapest, but you are paying for quality. When you spend over $6000 on plants, you want someone who knows what they are doing to install them. She and her army of installers came to my house and quickly transformed my front yard into a garden of eden! They are very polite and friendly. Susan spent extra time explaining how I should care for my plants. I'm a novice with plants, so this was very helpful. Many of my neighbors have been commenting on how beautiful the yard looks and asking about the company I used. I have another small garden bed that will need to be redone and I will be using Complete Designs for the work. Another bonus is that they are actually licensed and insured. I interviewed at least 6 companies and only one other was licensed. Call them!!
Description of Work: Installed about 500 plants in my front yard. Also prepped the garden beds beforehand and planted grass seed as well.
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
$24,000
Response from Complete Designs LLC
Hi [Member name removed]! Thank you so much for your kind words. You were a pleasure to work with. I pride myself on the quality of my service and wowing my customers whenever I can because I love what I do. I am so happy you love your garden/foundation planting and call me if you have any questions. Hope to see it in all it's glory in 2 years when it fully matures. Susan
barbara U.
05/2015
2.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Initial contact was made in early April . I wanted to use her design skills as well as contract her to do the work once a plan was established. She came out and I met her in person . She seemed nice and she seemed to understand what I was trying to accomplish. I advised her that I had time constraints she said she would be able to work with . I found her not be very prompt and not very good and following up but I was impressed with her resume'. i mailed a check for $150 as per our email discussion expecting a landscape plan to be followed up with an estimate for her work. I reached out to her for over a week with no response. She gave no good reason but stated that she would not be able to complete the work I had contracted her for and that she was mailing back the check. She wasted my time . I am very disappointed. Now I am left finding someone to do this project last minute as it need to be completed by June 21, 2015.
Description of Work: The provider promised to do work that she never completed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
$150
Response from Complete Designs LLC
Respectfully [member name removed] and Angie's List member's here is what actually happened. I met with [member name removed] in early April . She was in a hurry to get her design completed. She communicates mostly via text. I texted her on April 9 that her design was completed. I then emailed her the invoice for the design fee that we discussed during our initial meeting. This email also said, please remit payment before your scheduled appointment. I gave a proposed appointment Wednesday April 15th. She texted me that Monday April 13th to come that afternoon. I could not make it. I emailed her on April 9th that I could make it Thursday April 16th at 10:30 am. So far there has been no payment or mention of payment. On Thursday April 16th I received a text that [member name removed] couldn't make it sorry for the late notice. Since I did not hear back from her I scheduled other activities for other clients. Still no payment. On April 23, I get an email about payment to pay pal. Unfortunately, I don't accept pay pal. My invoice has a mailing address. I explained that and [member name removed] and I had a few text exchanges. I tried to explain that I needed at least a deposit before I would meet with her. Since it was a very small area the initial email already asked for the design fee for services rendered however at this point I was only asking for a $75 deposit. The exchange was disheartening for me. I decided that if it were that difficult to get a check for $75 for a deposit what would the rest of the business experience be like. I realize that [member name removed] is an Angie's List member. I knew that this would reflect badly on an Angie's List Review as well. But I love what I do. I am good at it. I want to work for people who make that experience pleasant. I hope [member name removed] can find someone to help her make her landscaping pleasant.
RON N.
04/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
The owner of Complete Designs, Susan Haynes, was informative, professional, and made us feel very comfortable with the evaluation she provided for our landscaping needs. As it turned out we've decided not to go ahead with the work, at this time, but would definitely consider her company for our future landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Provided evaluation and estimate. No work performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Response from Complete Designs LLC
Hi [member name removed], It was a pleasure meeting both you and your wife [member name removed]. I'm sorry we didn't get an opportunity to work together. Hopefully you will call upon us for other landscaping opportunities you may have. Good luck to you both and happy gardening! Susan
Damien M.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Susan and her crew have been taking care of my landscaping for the past few months. Susan is very knowledgable and enthusiastic and her crew does a great job. She is able to work within my budget and the lines of communication are always open. I would definitely recommend their services!
Description of Work: Monthly landscaping services
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
$1,000
Response from Complete Designs LLC
Thank you for your kind review. I speak for all my guys when we say we love what we do and we are always pleased when we have happy clients. Thank you again! Susan
Colette P.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Susan showed up early and was very pleasant and enthusiastic. She offered numerous helpful suggestions about dealing with our out-of-control backyard. Susan explained, however, that due to the weather, we would need to wait until September to make certain changes. We therefore decided to wait until later in the year to make any hiring decisions, but her company is at the top of our list.
Description of Work: came to my home and provided an estimate of $10,000 to $15,000 for overhauling our backyard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Complete Designs LLC
[Member Name], Thank you for your review. We would love to have the opportunity to work with you and help make your yard a place that meets your expectations. Once again. thank you for your kind words. Our goal is to serve our clients with professionalism, old fashion service and quality work. Susan
Elizabeth M.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We are very pleased with our garden. It is slightly smaller and not so overwhelming. The other spots in our yard have been tended to as well and the flowers that were planted looked beautiful this spring, specifically the daffodils and the tulips, which incidentally was all we planted. Because this in an ongoing process we have continued to keep in touch with Susan and she has offered more suggestions for this coming season.
Description of Work: The first time we met Susan she came to our house to see what we had in mind. We have several areas that need work but decided to chip away at it, rather than do a one time extensive overhaul. Our garden was too big for us and she had some great ideas about how to make it more manageable. Within a week or so Susan returned with pictures and estimates. Based on that we came up with a timeline and plan. She also was very considerate about our budget and was helpful in giving us recommendations on how to cut costs.
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
$1,000
Gilmore B.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Susan, unlike others I had interviewed, came with a positive attitude and good ideas. Our yard was in pretty bad shape and other landscapers did not want to take the job. She evaluate the job and came back with a reasonable price and date to do the work. She and her team did the work on time and on budget. Could not be happier.
Description of Work: Reconditioned our yard with a great deal of dirt and grass seed which grows in shade. Also rebuilt the slate walkway from the driveway to the house.
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
$2,700
Ravshan A.
05/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
Susan and her crew were extremely professional. They showed up on time and spent about 4 hours working on my lawn. I'm very happy with the result, and would definitely use Susan's company again in the future.
Description of Work: Landscape Services: Removed all winter debris Lawn mowed and trimmed Hand weeding, mulching, bed edging. Structural and Aesthetic Pruning all the benches lining the back corner of the property Lawn Mow & Line Trim: Lawn will need to be mowed before clean-up. Long grass makes it difficult to use blowers and clean the Hand Weeding Service: Weed Front Of Property next to House along the planted beds. This includes all onion grass and weeds. Mulch Installation & Bed Edging 1 376.00 376.00 Delivery Fee: Mulch Delivery 1 50.00 50.00 Structural & Aesthetic Pruning: Prune Front Foundation Planting
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
$1,500
Christopher S.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
Susan and her crew arrived promptly and completed all that we had discussed,and more, perfectly. We used them in the fall and are planning on using them again this spring for more landscaping changes to our yard!
Description of Work: Replaced grass, cleaned up yard, cleaned up ivy, replaced weeds with mulch.
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
$1,500
NANCY F.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Susan and her team are extremely knowledgeable and willing to work with you in all aspects of landscaping design and maintenance. Our property is always in pristine condition and any issues are immediately discussed and remedied. She truly cares and has a wonderful work ethic . We highly recommend Susan Haynes and Complete Designs LLC.
Description of Work: 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
$7,000
Eileen P.
09/2013
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
seemed very nice but never came back or called.
Description of Work: Provider came to house took up an hour of my time and stated she was reliable and would come back with design and price for the work. Never heard from her again. Very disappointed as I specifically used this provider because she was on your list. I ended up with someone else, spent over $10,000 and got a beautiful garden which is the envy of my neighbors. she sure lost out and I am not sure I would trust Angie's list again. Perhaps you should refund my membership or do something else to restore my trust in Angie's list.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Complete Designs LLC
[removed member name], I attempted to contact you several times. Over the course of at least 30 days. I left several messages and got no response from you and assumed that you hired another contractor. After several non responses we usually do not repeat and again assume that another choice was made as Angies list does not guarantee that we will be hired just that we get an introduction. You can see from my prior reviews that we are always responsive. I am more than happy to come meet with you again should you wish to give us another opportunity.
Sheldon D.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Susan Haynes, the owner of the firm, was a delight to work with. She listened to my ideas and requirements while allowing my creativity to blossom as she guided my choices with her vast professional knowledge and expertise. She custom designed the flower bed using innovative technology which made the design process more interactive and personal. She worked with me to formulate my requirements and provided me with workable ideas that optimized my space. She also addressed and helped me to figure out some of the most common troubling landscaping dilemmas such as shade/sun issues and low-maintenance and deer-proof selections of plants while still incorporating color. Susan provided an itemized quote and worked with me to stay within budget. Additionally, she kept all her promises and showed excellent judgment in her decision-making process throughout the project. The work was done in an orderly and systematic way; the area was completely cleaned up of any debris; and the completed job exceeded expectations. Susan has turned my vision into a reality and the start of my own personal outdoor floral oasis with amazing colors, awesome blossoms and tantalizing textures. Complete Designs has made me a loyal customer.
Description of Work: I contracted Complete Designs to install 17 plants, transplant 1 plant and create a seasonal floral arrangement for two outdoor flower pots.
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
$1,196
Brian B.
01/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
+ 2 more
When I was given a proposal from Susan the owner, I felt her passion and was pleasantly surprised when she delivered what was promised and then some!
Description of Work: I am very pleased with the level of service. I am the original owner from 2003 and I have had four landscapers and Complete Designs is by far the best! All land maintenance is done including lawn cutting & chemicals, shrub & tree maintenance.
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
$2,000
karen T.
10/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
+ 1 more
We have had Complete Designs for 3 years. They created a beautiful garden, maintained it meticulously and also were there for us when we were hit with a tropical storm in Aug 2011.
Description of Work: Spring and Fall cleanup, weekly grass cutting, planting of window boxes and huge planters (May to Oct). weeding, fertilizing, planting annuals and watering in extreme heat when sprinklers are not enough. They created a garden that is unique, looks beautiful and everyone admires. It is extraordinary.
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
Mary Jo L.
09/2012
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They started about 2 weeks after I met with Susan - as soon as the plants were available. I had a very good experience with the crew: The same men came each of the 3 days. Susan was there each day for some time - There was NO MESS at all. I really like that. I did not feel like I was in a war zone - at the end of each day, everything was neat and clean - driveway washed off, steps swept, leaves and debris blown and cleaned. That is a really big plus. The price was more than other companies I spoke with. I got nice plants, exactly the varieties I chose with no effort to sell me something easier for them to find. There was a contract. I was asked for a 50% deposit for plants. I paid the remainder at the end of the job. I have a guarantee on my shrubs for 1 year. Perennials are not guaranteed which is customary. I am very satisfied with my experience. The garden looks great now - hardly any weeds, edges still nice, and shrubs grown in very nicely. Still blooming.
Description of Work: I am a Garden Designer by profession and use many companies to subcontract for me when I install a garden. I have used Complete Designs before, but this time I hired them to do a garden at my home for me. I hired Complete Designs to install the garden - shrubs, flowers, a path, mulch and trellises. Susan Haynes (the owner) was personable, prompt and professional. They were expensive, but the only company I found that specialized in flowers and maintenance with the quality that I insist upon. They performed quickly and very neatly. Each Day the job site was totally neat when the crew left, even though they were not finished. My special favorite about them is the crisp, smooth edges on the beds and the finished look when they were done. Also, very nice workers. Kind, respectful, understand English - a little hesitant in speech, but definitely understand. My garden is lovely, and they have been in touch about whether I was happy. I get lots of compliments on my lovely flowers, which perform just as I was told. I will spend the money this fall to have them plant bulbs, add some roses and clean up the garden for the winter.
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Tree Service,
Leaf Removal,
Gutter Cleaning
FAQ
Complete Designs LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Complete Designs LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa