Philip Moser Associates, Inc. is a landscape architectural firm, established in 1983, specializing in quality landscape planning, design, and construction. We are fully licensed and insured landscape architects, landscape contractors, and irrigation contractors.
We believe that the first step in any landscape development is a well thought out plan and we have extensive experience working with a variety of clients and scales of projects. Whether you desire to rework existing landscaping or develop an entirely new master plan, our professional design services can offer you an overall vision that offers the flexibility to build all at once or in phases. Our design staff consists of talented and experienced landscape architects and designers, many of which, including our principal and owner Philip Moser, are graduates of the School of Landscape Architecture at Louisiana State University.
Additionally, we are licensed landscape contractors and irrigation contractors. As a design/build firm, we offer a partnership between design and construction that allows our clients the confidence in knowing that the dreams, desires, and expectations of their design are met in construction. Our construction crews are experienced in providing an unmatched degree of detail and craftsmanship and our design staff oversees the construction of each project.
We are a full service landscape design and landscape construction specialist and enjoy converting our clients’ ideas into reality. We are experienced with the transformative power of a well-designed and constructed outdoor space, and how these spaces can significantly improve the lives of our clients. Call us today and allow us the opportunity to show you how we can help design and build your dreams. Our staff of experienced professionals is waiting to listen to and assist you.
Business highlights
41 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
We design and build : Decks, Arbors, and Pavilions, Garden Structures, Wood Fences, Wrought Iron Fences and Gates, Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces, Swimming Pools and Fountains, Custom Concrete/Brickwork/Stone, Stained and Scored Concrete, Architectural and Decorative Concrete, Landscape Planting Design and Implementation, Irrigation, Night Lighting, Drainage.
Once we reviewed the plans and fee to perform the work we noticed one thing that glared out. That was he was charging us a 10% fee three times. Meaning 10% on labor, 10% on material, & 10% on the overall price. He told me that this was standard practice, which I did not agree with.
Description of Work: We hired them to design and install landscape beds around our home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$9,500
Response from Philip Moser Associates Inc
In February and March 2015 we provided design services and estimates ONLY for a residence at this address. Our client was NOT, however, the person who has written this review. (We do not know nor have we ever heard from the person who wrote this review.) A moderate fee (NOT the cost listed above) was charged to our client for our design services, as per our agreement, but we provided no construction work at this address. If any construction of this design was performed, it was NOT by this company. We would encourage you to give us a call at 225-754-7612. We are very curious as to who actually performed this construction work reviewed above.
JANE ELLEN J.
07/2016
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They do not work with railroad ties. So if your landscaping dates from the 1970's, as ours is, this may not be your company. I can't just leave a note, but must rate the company, so I am giving them a neutral C, although their collection of A ratings, and that they do structural work, led me to call in the first place. I also don't know if I'd use them again, as we aren't using them on this project. I would certainly have them out to do an estimate if we ever decide to replace the ties with masonry.
Description of Work: An old retaining wall made from railroad ties has shifted, the soil behind the ties has pushed two series of ties which are end to end, out into a V. The woman I spoke with on the phone was courteous, but she told me that they are not interested in doing things with railroad ties.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ronald M.
05/2015
5.0
decks, landscaping, irrigation systems
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Eventually finished
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000
Response from Philip Moser Associates Inc
We appreciate this user’s desire to share their experience here on Angie’s List, however we did not build the project described herein. We have no job file, estimate, drawings, preliminary or built photographs, or invoice of a project done at this address for this amount in the year 2012 - or any other year for that matter. Thanks for the review, but this project is not one we have any record of designing or building.
Brian T.
04/2015
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Philip Moser and Associates were very professional in their conversations with me but i decided to hold off doing my pool install until a later date so i didn't use their services.
Description of Work: They came to my residence and gave a quote to prep my yard for above ground pool installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,023.5
Kristin S.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
So far I am more than pleased. Still an ongoing project, but I know it will be great.
Description of Work: Working with Philip Moser on my landscape design and could not be more pleased. They are great about being responsive. Are very professional, and are a joy to work with. Looking forward to the finished product.
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
Bernice P.
08/2014
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Contacted office; left message; no one ever bothered to call me back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Philip Moser Associates Inc
In reviewing our phone log, we have found no record of your call. I suppose it is possible that it was misplaced, but it is never our intention to ignore anyone’s call. If we can help you, please give us a call back again at 225-754-7612.
Robert K.
08/2014
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping
+ 0 more
While concrete is rarely exciting, it is a necessary part of driving into our home. Phil Moser and Associates went above and beyond to not only remove the old cracked driveway, but to address the issues causing the cracks and raised portions, old tree roots. They prepared the soil, put reinforcement bars in the new driveway and in general, paid much attention to detail. Our other estimates did not even address that. They cleaned the areas in front of our neighbors and were respectful of the surrounding property. His crew was respectful, hard-working and truly cared about the workmanship. This is the third or fourth time we have used this firm for landscaping work and each time has been a wonderful experience.
Description of Work: Removed lower 96' portion of existing concrete driveway (including portion of sidewalk), disposed of old concrete, formed, pored and finished new concrete with reinforcement bars and metal separators. Provider returned after the concrete had cured to remove the forms and replace the sod along the edges.
It's not often in this day & time that you work with a contractor & his employees (mgmt down to young laborers) that can provide the wonderful & professionalize experience Philip Moser Associates has given me. From project planing to execution I received quality service. Through out the job I was kept informed of progress & next day work plans. Every day the crew were on time, productive, respectful of my property and extremely polite. The time frame I was given to complete the job was exact (excluding weather conditions). I worked directly with the owner Philip and his son Martin. Philip or Martin were on the job site each day. They far exceeded my expectation. For my small project (considering the size of jobs I've see them do) I was treated as if I too, were a corporate project. I STRONGLY recommend their services and will use them again. Referral have already been given to those that have seen the finished project. Thanks - Philip, Joycelin, Martin and all of their crew. I have been enjoying my own personal oasis you created for me. 10/26/2014 i return to my post to update you on Philip Mosers Associates approach to project/work warrantee! As said above while work was being done Phillip or Martin were on the project at all times. This attention IS NOT GIVEN AFTER THEY RECEIVE THEIR LAST PAYMENT! I contacted Phillip 4 weeks ago advising him that all 13 of the Gardenia's they planted, a butterfly bush, two lillies and now a rose bush has died! During our call he told me that I either 'Over' or 'Under' watered them. Another words it's my Fault! I'm in shock that a Company would accuse its CUSTOMER who paid 30+K dollars of this? He also told me it will cost him over $100 dollars to replace them and I only had a 30 day warrantee! He told me to determine how or why they died he would come by to pull one up to take to his horticulturalist. I have yet to see him! So I did just as he said he would do 'took one to LSU'. LSU was unable to determine exactly why they died and was shocked that 'Philip Moser Associates' would take such a stance? So BEWARE!
Description of Work: Employed the services of re-landscaping my lawn. Removed existing landscaping, relocating palms, built arbor, reworked walkways, added lighting, & watering system for both my front & back yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Response from Philip Moser Associates Inc
We would first like to recommend that the client re-read the contract agreement that was signed prior to the start of this project on 6-5-14; in doing so I believe it would clear up many of the misrepresentations listed above. Following your contacting us 4 weeks ago, we followed up with not one but two site visits, including photographs of the plants in distress. At the time we were contacted, the request was for advisement about a few specific plants. We did state that in general the quickest way to kill a plant is to over water, and the second is under-watering. At the time of our photographs, on October 6, these plants were clearly suffering from lack of water (bone dry). They do not indicate a laundry list of dead plants, but a few under “drought stress”. We followed up with the client to discuss proper care and watering, including advisement about the drought stressed plants. These comments should at the least lead one to pay attention to his/her project. If no action was taken on the part of the client following our discussion about proper care, it would be our expectation that the drought stressed plants would eventually die. Watering a plant after it has reached the permanent wilt point is not consistent with our view proper care of living materials. Even a low maintenance landscape as was designed is a living thing and requires some care by the homeowner. However, our photographs also indicated that little if any maintenance has been done in the past months since project completion (indicated by the photographed condition of the algae green pool). If this same level of care has been given to the landscape, we would certainly expect issues. For reference, the contract that was signed includes the exact wording “Plant Materials – excluding annuals, perennials, and transplants – are guaranteed for 90 days from the date of installation. This warranty does not include improper or insufficient watering and/or pruning practices by the owner or owner’s representatives, drought, flood, hurricane, chemical damage, or theft.” As a matter of course, we often follow up on projects, replacing plants at no cost and sometimes even before being requested by the client. This project is a unique situation. Despite the client’s satisfaction with every detail at the time of completion (see first review above), we received a significantly delayed and only partial final payment on the contract amount, a reduction of about 10% despite significant adds on the part of the client. Due to not being paid in full, we feel no obligation to continue with this relationship. In spite of that, our due diligence has gone above and beyond what most folks consider reasonable. We believe any reasonable person would agree with this stance. In our 31+ years in business, we have serviced a few thousand customers. Many of these are repeat clients, which speaks volumes to our customer service. In the same 31+ years, I can count on one-hand projects that have gone this way and even despite our best efforts, the relationship just doesn’t work out. At some point, efforts to satisfy become futile. At the time(s) we visited your site, we also followed up with three other recently completed projects that also had gardenias, as this made me wonder if there was a problem with the gardenias themselves. All of which are thriving. Same plants, same source, same soil, same bed preparations, same fertilization, only variable is the client. We have put our heart and soul in this project from design, plant selection, implementation, and follow-through. As with all projects, we have photographs of every step along the way from start to finish and beyond. At some point, the homeowner is expected to take responsibility of his/her finished project and take care of it.
Laurie A.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We found Philip Moser and his staff to be very knowledgeable and experienced with landscaping and driveway design. His team was able to create a plan that solved our parking issues in spite of challenging space constraints, plus their recommendations for layout and landscaping look great! This job included removing old structures, pouring a new parking pad, brick work, and installation of new landscaping, lighting, and irrigation. We are very pleased with the results and are happy to recommend this company.
Description of Work: designed and executed a plan to reconfigured our front yard to provide more parking and turn around space while still providing an attractive entrance for our home
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
$30,000
Tammy B.
06/2014
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I was going to use them on a large deck/studio addition/landscaping job. I had placed numerous calls as well as emails to TRY TO SCHEDULE. - they do not respond back to you. I had read very good reviews on their services and was anxious to use them; however, didn't due to the lack of return calls and or emails from them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
$30
Response from Philip Moser Associates Inc
We are sorry that you have felt this way about our company. We did receive several phone calls and email messages from you inquiring about our services. We responded to both your email inquiry on Facebook as well as have spent time talking on the phone on several occasions. In every case when asked how to proceed, we responded with the same simple course of action for you, which includes calling us to schedule an initial face-to-face meeting at our design studio to discuss the design process, project scope, construction process, etc. It was also explained to you that the first step of any project with us involves design, if for no other reason, it is impossible to know what “something” will cost to be built before a plan of what “it” is has been drawn. We have full-time staff that can answer the phone, field general inquiries, and schedule these studio meetings. We do not proceed until instructed by the client, do not conduct business via email, and do not make cold calls - It is the client’s responsibility to contact us if they wish to proceed or hire us. However, following none of these correspondences did the reviewer make an attempt, even during our phone conversations, to schedule a meeting with us at our studio as recommended. As a result, this is an interesting review considering the reviewer never placed a high priority to proceed, to meet with us at our studio, or to discuss any of the above-mentioned details. In short, we are unsure how to satisfy the reviewer when they repeatedly disregard our instructions and protocol for how we do business or how to hire us.
The provider was very professional and the patio looks great. We have not had a really heavy rain to completely test the drain, but the patio does not flood. While the job seemed expensive, the quality of workmanship was worth it.
Description of Work: Our carport and patio flooded when it rained. The provider removed the gutters, installed a drain in the carport, and installed a new patio with a very small slope. Also, the provider planted a few items around the house, not related to the flooding problem.
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
$5,000
william A.
01/2012
5.0
landscaping, outdoor kitchens
+ 0 more
I was referred to them. We met with several people, and they were the most professional. I am satisfied with all aspects of their services.
Description of Work: They came in and demolished an old deck, constructed a new deck, constructed a new patio, built a play structure, reworked the fence, added steps to the front and back, and added a crushed limestone area to the front.
All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.
*Contact business to see additional licenses.
Service Categories
Landscaping,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Lawn Irrigation,
Decks and Porches,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Fountains,
Wrought Iron,
Fencing
FAQ
Philip Moser Associates Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Philip Moser Associates Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Philip Moser Associates Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Philip Moser Associates Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Philip Moser Associates Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Philip Moser Associates Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Philip Moser Associates Inc does not offer warranties.
Philip Moser Associates Inc offers the following services: We design and build : Decks, Arbors, and Pavilions, Garden Structures, Wood Fences, Wrought Iron Fences and Gates, Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces, Swimming Pools and Fountains, Custom Concrete/Brickwork/Stone, Stained and Scored Concrete, Architectural and Decorative Concrete, Landscape Planting Design and Implementation, Irrigation, Night Lighting, Drainage.