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Creative Exteriors LLC

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Creative Exteriors LLC is a family owned business. Our home office is in Tolland, Connecticut and our Design Studio and Showroom is located in Vernon, Connecticut. Our staff is comprised of a number of talented individuals including landscape architects, master stone, paver & brick masons, forestry and botanical science graduates, and design technicians. Jim Gorman, the owner and one of the Designer Project Consultants has over thirty years of experience in hardscape and landscape construction and plant knowledge. Our designers and project managers work with every client on a personal basis, consulting with them about their ideas and vision while providing professional insights and suggestions that spring from abundant practical experience. Also serving Somers, Stafford Springs & portions of Mass.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Full service landscape construction & design build. Hardscape. Stone walls. Walkways. Planting. Design services. Mowing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.926 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 26 reviews

Don and Barbara W.
08/2024
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Creative exteriors constructed stone walls to flank the entry of our driveway and repaired a section in another area. The work was done in a professional and efficient manner and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The crew led by Alan was prompt and respectful and worked hard to be sure we were happy with the results.
Description of Work: Stone wall construction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christina H.
07/2017
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Wonderful. Very happy. Would use again
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

JoAnn B.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They helped me when I was in a bind health wise. I only needed help short term and they still came.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patricia A.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Everyone at Creative Exteriors was wonderful. The job was done just as we discussed and when promised. Mary was especially gifted in listening to what I wanted done, keeping the cost reasonable and contacting me intermittently to discuss the job and plantings. I will be using their services again. I recommend them without hesitation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Hugh B.
04/2015
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They did the initial work agreed upon. I needed my backyard done which wasn't in the original quote. They said if I did the backyard while they were already there doing the front yard it would cost less. However, it ended up costing me the same amount as the front yard and the backyard did not include sod. They just leveled the backyard, put down grass seed, and put in some shrubs. They had to come back twice to fix things they didn't do correctly. They left debris buried under dirt and we had agreed that the debris was to be cleared out. I would never recommend them and I certainly would never use them again.
Description of Work: They landscaped the front yard and put sod down.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$18,000

Radha R.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Remodel the exterior our Home Entrance and the pathway. Also remodel the exterior lighting system and pathway brushes and plants.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20

SHARON B.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
From our first phone call to the completion of the work, everyone at Creative Exteriors is very professional and customer-service oriented. They responded to our initial phone call promptly and set up an appointment to review our existing landscaping at a time that was convenient with our schedule. We met with Mary, who took the time to really listen and understand our needs. Knowledgeable about plants and aesthetics, Mary was very thoughtful in her recommendations. Her suggestions for new plants complemented our existing plantings, yet were still well-suited for the spoil and sun conditions. Like the experience of another reviewer, the work was scheduled sooner than expected but we were able to accommodate and were happy to have it done so quickly. The day the work took place, the crew arrived on time and did a great job. We plan to use Creative Exteriors on a regular basis to help maintain our newly renovated landscaping and keep it in good shape.
Description of Work: We requested a "refresh" or "renovation" of our existing landscaping. Creative Exteriors removed some plants/shrubs that were no longer healthy, added new plants, added additional soil and new mulch as needed, fertilized and pruned all existing plants, removed weeds and debris, and edged the entire landscaped area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Todd B.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Definitely do the best work in the area. Not only do they mow but they'll do all the weed whacking, cleaning the clippings and edge the walkways. They do a fantastic job. On a few occasions I've needed an extra mid-week mow or need it down immediately after a rain storm before a weekend party and they've been very accommodating. And the price is very reasonable for the service we're getting. Glad we found them when we moved into town.
Description of Work: mow the lawn

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Reina M.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
They responded to initial requests for quote in a fair amount of time. The actual scheduling was a bit chaotic (last minute call to go to the property same day). Performance-wise we were extremely satisfied. After they were done the place looked amazing. They actually found some edging bricks hidden in the shrubs/bushes and went the extra mile and actually found places to use them. Barely any instruction needed since they knew what they were doing. Would use again.
Description of Work: Hired them to perform extensive maintenance to neglected landscaping around the entire property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

John M.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Extremely satisfied with work and vast improvement of our landscaping. Work crews were very professional, on time and hard working. Lead men offered many suggestions that produced a better result. Work was completed in a shorter elapsed time than we expected. Would not hesitate to recommend Creative Exteriors to others.
Description of Work: Removed existing decorative plantings on front and one side of house and in island at intersection of driveway and street. Removal included crushed stones, tree stump, and walkway from driveway to front porch. Redefined bed, added top soil and over 60 plantings (shrubs and perennials) with riverbed stone dressing. Also installed new walkway and stone slab front porch step.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Tracy J.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Creative Exteriors just finished my landscaping project. To say that I'm happy with the result is a gross understatement. This was no small project. They removed two truckloads of overgrown brush and weeds from my yard. It went from looking like an overgrown, unkempt mess to looking like a picture perfect postcard of a yard. The team from Creative Exteriors worked like crazy over two days to make this transformation a reality. I highly recommend them to anyone needing landscaping services. I had previously had our yard landscaped several years ago, and paid much more for that work than I did for this project. This time the project was complete - no small area of my yard was left unfinished - and the result is beautiful. Creative Exteriors was reasonably priced, professional and thorough. My experience was nothing but positive!
Description of Work: Creative Exteriors was contracted to remove A LOT of overgrown brush from our yard, trim our miniture Japanese Maple tree and all our evergreen shrubs, transplant some of the shrubs and some perennial flowers, remove three small trees that were in bad locations and weed, edge and mulch all the planting beds in our yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Gerard L.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
The entire team at Creative Exteriors is incredibly professional. The designers worked with our sketches and made excellent recommendations for appropriate materials. We have a large brick Georgian house here in CT and needed about 70 feet of sidewalk installed to create a more impactful entrance. With the use of antique granite, peastone and other materials, the craftsmen created a gorgeous curved wall, 6 landings up the hill to our house and beautiful rounded entrance paths to the front door. They worked non-stop, were courteous, friendly and professional. They accommodated sprinkler systems, electrical conduits and worked with other contractors who were managing these utilities. I kept their sign up until Thanksgiving so people would know who did the great work!
Description of Work: installed new sidewalk and steps

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Sherman Y.
01/2014
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Gene A.
08/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Just perfect. No issues whatsoever.
Description of Work: Mow and trim

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$38

Gene A.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
I was going away for several weeks and needed lawn care. Found these folks on Angie's List with a very good rating. It's no fluke, they listened to what I need, sent a supervisor by within two days and came back with a very reasonable quote. Services performed flawlessly and I couldn't come up with a complaint if I wanted to. :)
Description of Work: Mow and trim my grass

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$38

Mark C.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The hardscape (patio; stone sitting wall; decorative retaining wall) are outstanding. The general outline of the flower beds is very good. My wife ended up selecting most of the flowers and worked with Garden Barn in Vernon. My response on price reflects the great quality and final look of the hardscape. (You get what you pay for.)
Description of Work: Designed and installed a hardscape. Designed the surrounding flower beds.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

William D.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
First you get more than you paid for. They seem to do what's best instead of the letter of the details. The reset stone wall looks great. The second thing you get is a great looking result even if you don't have great design ideas yourself. The walkway was designed with creativity (and it didn't come from ME) so that it looks like a custom design. All this at a great price. This was my second job. They also designed and executed a great patio. The $ was so good, that I add some sitting walls and was still within budget.
Description of Work: Built paver front walkway with underlayers, redressed about 50 feet x 10 ft of stone under bushes, and dismantled and reset about 50 ft (2 ft high) stone wall that was falling down. ..using mortor to fortify wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,350

Jeff R.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
Jim and his team were very punctual and professional every day they were at the house. They cleaned up every day after they were done and when the job was done left the area better than they found it. I always look at what I am paying to determine if I got value out of it and I can tell you with 100% confidence that Jim and his team provided me with a great value for what they did in my yard. So much so, that we asked him to do more for us in the front yard. What I especially liked about Jim is that he does the job to make sure it looks right not necessarily what is written on the contract. He put in at least 15 more plants than he had planned as well as mulched an additional area that I had not asked for simply because he wanted it to look right. If I ever need any additional work to be done in my yard, I know who I will be calling to get it done....Creative Landscapes!
Description of Work: We had water issues in our backyard and Jim (Creative Landscapes) came in with his team and did a great job of making our backyard look awesome! He put a French drain in to handle the water drainage issues, re-graded the back part of the yard to ensure that the water would ruin toward the drain and then took a bad looking drainage area and made it look like a piece of art.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000

Robert M.
04/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
fine
Description of Work: Full landscape design for front half of property. Relocation of plants and shrubs. Placement of new plants & shrubs. Very proferssional and polite. Thought the price was somewhat high. Notwithstanding, will engage them again for the remainder of our property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Lorraine Y.
10/2012
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Can't say enough about his company, they showed up every day and worked hard. They were maticulious with measuring to make sure the patio, fire pit, sitting wall and counter were level and straight. They spent a great deal of time preparing the ground before laying pavers. They were extremely careful not to destroy the lawn as much as possible. The men who worked on our property were a pleasure to have around, very personable and also very talented. I was impressed with how the more experienced workers were patient teaching their less experienced guys, it was done in a very professional manner, no yelling and screaming ever! All workers treated each other with respect with exception to the occassional teasing which was fun to watch. To watch how the stone masons picked trough a pile of rocks looking for the exact rock was amazing. They brought in soil and graded and re-seeded the area around the patio, fixing everything they disturbed. The entire project went without a hitch and was completed in a very timely manner. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding. I highly recommend this company! Rock_Vern Electric were also a pleasure to have around. We were nervous about having them drill a hole through the house for the electric cable, but it came out great! Hard workers, reliable, came when they said they would come. I highly recommend them. I will certainly use them in the future for electrical needs.
Description of Work: We wanted a patio but had no idea what the possibilites were. The owner stopped by to look over the lay of the land and within a few days had suggestions mapped out and provided books which gave us additional ideas. We decided to go with a two style paver patio, a natural stone sitting wall with cap and back rest, fire pit and combination counter / wood storage box. We came up with a design in the pavers which required additional cutting. The wall, fire pit and counter were backfilled with concrete, Creative recommended Rock-Vern Electric for lighting (another very positive experience). Rock-Vern Electric provided low voltage lighting under the counter top and seating wall, and installed two electrical outlets,one on the side of the counter for our grill, and one on the end of the seating wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Gloria M.
10/2012
5.0
landscaping, outdoor lighting, lawn service
  + 1 more
WOW! Again, I can't say enough about Creative Exteriors! All of the work in both areas was completed in one day. Five trucks and about 9 men arrived as scheduled at 8:00 AM and got it ALL done in no time! All of the work was done as planned and we are very happy with the results. We needed minor adjustments in the front yard lighting (due to our initial requests) and the changes were made within 48 hours. We received plant maintenance documentation so we can keep our home beautiful! This company is an EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL company that delivers on time as promised! Will use them again for another project I have in mind!
Description of Work: We had two major areas on our property that needed work. First, we needed landscaping in the front of our house. We had a great experience with this contractor last December when we tore out the unsightly, hugely overgrown 16+ year old shrubs. Now, we wanted a planting that fit in our woodland setting, that would grow slowly and would stay low with maintenance. Jim listened to us and quickly understood our needs and style. He immediately offered options for plants that fit the bill and started sketching a plan as we spoke. He asked questions about what we liked and didn't like. He listened. He offered plants that filled and fit the space and light. He also suggested low wattage lighting with uplighting on the plants that we had not even considered, but add to our 'curb appeal'. The plan was to clear the area, bring in some good soil, plant according to the plan, spread a pre-emergent to avoid weeds, mulch and to add soft overall lighting to the front yard. We also needed a mess cleaned up at the edge of our property. We had planted forsythia bushes years ago and used landscape fabric to keep the weeds down. What a mistake! It was a mess and had gone wild. The area must be 100+' long and 8' to 10' wide. Here, they would plow up the bayberry and wild stuff growing between the bushes, spread a pre-emergent, mulch and trim the forsythia so they were closer to each other in shape without making them "boxy".

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Valerie H.
08/2012
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
This job from start to finish was superb. Everyone we dealt with was extremely professional and courteous. We had a bit of trouble setting up the start date, but other than that it was smooth sailing. The company really wanted to get the work done before we went on vacation and they did. The crew was outstanding. You can tell that they love their jobs. The craftsmanship and care that went into the creation of a front walkway and the patio was unparalleled. They used some of our existing field stone to create a gorgeous retaining wall as a way to keep costs down. We will use Creative Exteriors for our next landscaping project for sure. So wonderful!
Description of Work: Remove existing pavers in front of house to create a front walkway. Remove a cement slab at back basement walk out door and create a back patio with a retaining wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Valerie H.
07/2012
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They were right on time, which is always very nice. They were very helpful, enthusiastic, and they seems like they would be easy to work with. They were very personable and they had good ideas. It was also clear they take pride in their work they were wanting to do what we wanted to do and they were not just trying to figure out ways to jack up the price. It was all these elements that won us over and why we will most likely be going with them. I have seen the work they have done in our neighborhood and they do good work.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Creative Exteriors LLC.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

Edward A.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Creative Exteriors are extremely professional and responsible and I would recommend them to anyone who has one-time or continous landscaping needs. They have real talent with respect to both planning and execution of any landscape project. What I like best is their personal attention to how each project will fit in with the rest of my property -- they really care about how the finished product will look.
Description of Work: I have used Creative Exteriors as my primary landscaping service for many years and I am extremely satisfied. Prior to them, I bounced around with different services, and found there are many companies that say they are full service, but in reality are a couple guys with a pickup truck, lawn equipment and a snow plow. Creative Exteriors are truly full service -- they maintain a master gardener on staff, and they will perform any service you need on a one-time or continuous basis. I have them mow my lawn including blowing leaves off the driveway & deck, perform fall leaf cleanup, winter snow plowing and sanding, spring landscape cleanup including fresh mulch, new plantings, summer annuals, etc. Some years ago I had them build a naturual stone wall surrounding a mulch bed and it came out beautifully. They have their own major equipment like dump trucks and bucket loaders and can handle any size landscaping project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Gloria M.
01/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
These guys were super! The team arrived on time, confirmed what I wanted done and went right to work. I was impressed with their professionalism and courtesy. They completed all the work in a few hours and left the area neater than it was to begin with! I will definitely work with them to continue with my landscaping plans.
Description of Work: Removed overgrown shrubbery in front of my house, dug a new bed in the backyard and transplanted 9 shrubs, cleaned up the area and mulched.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
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Contact information

1145 Hartford Turnpike, VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066

www.creativeexteriorsllc.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
HIC0558163
Trade License Locale
Connecticut
Trade License Authority
State of Connecticut
Trade License Expiration
09/15/2017
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

Creative Exteriors LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Creative Exteriors LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Creative Exteriors LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Creative Exteriors LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Creative Exteriors LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Creative Exteriors LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Creative Exteriors LLC offers warranties.
Creative Exteriors LLC offers the following services: Full service landscape construction & design build. Hardscape. Stone walls. Walkways. Planting. Design services. Mowing.

Contact information

1145 Hartford Turnpike, VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066

www.creativeexteriorsllc.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM