Pavers and Hardscaping, Drain Pipe Installation, Patios
About us
DCI Landscaping is your go-to landscaping expert in Baltimore. We specialize in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, including retaining walls, patios, and fencing. Our team is skilled in grading, seeding, sodding, and most importantly, drainage solutions like French Drains. Contact us today for all your landscaping needs.
Dave and his crew did an amazing job. Very professional, yet friendly and helpful with questions. Price was very fair. We've received several comments from friends and neighbors about how great our front garden looks. We are extremely pleased with the work and would highly recommend DCI for any landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Removing trees and shrubs from the front garden and planting new shrubs and flowers. Reseeding areas as needed. Removing branches from various trees.
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
Patrick G.
07/2022
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Not only does Dave do great work, but he also looks out for your beat interest. Several days after my project was complete, I needed some spare brick that got taken out for another project and Dave went and tracked them down for me. His pricing is fair, his work is great and he did me a solid even after the project was over. Would highly recommend!
Description of Work: Front walkway and porch
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
$3,600
Response from DCI Landscaping
It was a pleasure to work with [Member Name Removed]. Appreciate the kind words.
Gretchen S.
05/2020
1.0
landscaping, woodworking
+ 0 more
At first it was great. We had water sitting right by the door and the pavers never dried out after the rain. The landing was never sealed by the door so it ran under the wood floor which buckled. I have an email chain showing I have contacted Dave almost yearly with multiple problems. Now the landing is sinking and the steps are pulling away from the landing. I had 2 contractors come out to look at it. It will cost 11K to fix both issues. They 2 contractors said I should contact Dave. I did. He scheduled 4 times and cancelled each one. Then he ignored my emails. I have a copy of all emails to include his response. All I asked was to have this fixed. I shouldn't have the pay a second time because he did such a terrible job. If your are getting a walkway done, he can handle that. If it includes steps with a landing, then find someone else. I have been dealing with this issues since May of 2014.
Description of Work: I had a patio built and the front steps redone
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from DCI Landscaping
Good Morning, I want to keep this simple. After two years of completing this project the customer had us install about 5-7k more of front walkways and such. If we did such a poor job why after a couple years did we come back and do another 5-7k of work. It makes no sense. The patio in question was installed two years before we did additional work at their home. It is a North side patio and it gets no sun. She complained and I gave her a Spray that gets rid of green growth that is common on North side patios after not getting sun at all. (the name) Spray and Forget. She said it worked great. After several more years. Years now. Not months. 2014 we are talking. Its 2020. I went and took a look on my own and saw the water runs away from the door. My mistake was I should have told them the warranty was up and left it at that. I think it is a really frustrated email that falls into the category of leave out the facts that do not help your criticism. I am not without fault. Anytime it makes this far I consider it a failure. But I will let our record speak. 16 years with over 30 Super Service Awards in that time. That is no accident. That is earned the hard way over time. One person can see things their way once in a while but nothing speaks like the volume and time it took us to earn those reviews. It is ALWAYS easier to fix a reasonable customers problem even though you may not have created it or it was not your fault. Even after warranty. Which is three years. That is a good rule. I stand by it.
Leanne T.
04/2020
5.0
lawn service, woodworking
+ 0 more
Dave and his team are a pleasure to work with. Dave answered all my questions and provided me with all the information and instructions I needed to get a Fabulous lawn. Very happy with the quality of work.
Description of Work: Grading and Sod
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
$8,550
Response from DCI Landscaping
[Member Name Removed] was great to work for. She was ready for the watering and had the areas ready for us to work on. Very nice.
Hank B.
11/2019
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Dave's was the highest estimate: we are delighted with his work. They installed 7 French drains (maybe more) and I no longer need to wear a life jacket to get the mail.
Description of Work: My front lawn was a sea of mud.
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
$8,800
Kate M.
11/2019
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Dave and team were great. They showed up on time and completed the project in one day. Their work exceeded our expectations. It has rained several times since the work was completed and we are very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Dave and his team created a system to redirect rain water in our 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
$2,700
Heather W.
06/2019
5.0
drain pipe, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Dave's team is great. Good price and his team does a great job and are quick. They are there when promised and any issues I've had Dave took care of without question. I would hire them again when needed.
Description of Work: i have used DCI 3 times. Origionally installed new patio pavers, downspout drainage, fire pit, replace front walkway and beds. The secont job was to install a 60ft drainage pipe to route the sump pump run off to the back of the property. The third job was to add 2 ft to the parimeter of the patio built a few years earlier.
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
$925
Response from DCI Landscaping
We appreciate the kind words. I believe this was our third project for [Member Name Removed]. We always have worked well together. She sent me photos of the work this time and we went from there. Thanks.
Lisa H.
05/2019
3.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Beware! This contractor is NOT an “A” contractor. Work was satisfactorily done initially. However, Dave needed to come back to cap off a drain & fix dirt. I reached out to him for over a week via email, text, phone to no response. Finally received a text after a week saying a 20 year employee told him he completed my job & then quit. Dave literally texted me that “he thought I was crazy.” He still didn’t come until I guess a week later when I wasn’t home to complete job. His MHIC# is invalid/inactive as I checked on website with Department of Labor & will be filing a complaint. Would never refer to contractor nor use again.
Description of Work: Drainage in backyard as well as removing sand, stone from former pool area & reseeding good portion of yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$2,750
Response from DCI Landscaping
When I saw who the review was from I figured it was a good review like the rest. I have not heard from [Member Name Removed] Hiedel in a couple months. There has been no contact so I am seeing/hearing of this complaint for the first time. -This job was completed on 3/23/19 two months ago. - I have not heard from the customer since right after job. -has nothing to do with the quality of work. -customer does not mention any work that needs fixed. Nothing. First of all the water problem, the reason we were hired, is completely resolved. I am not sure how they are C's. I went by and the grass is perfect and there is no water problem. While doing the work we uncovered an improperly installed existing(from an another company)drain that was causing problems. It was not draining. We eliminated the drain at no cost and I told the customer I would bring a cap back when I was in the area. The cap was aesthetic only and in no way affected the performance of her drainage. The customer DID contact me about the cap. I was honest with her. I thought it had been done. When I she told it had not been done, I did so. Not a week later, not while she was at work(not sure). I went by the next day and put the cap on. Took 30 seconds. While I was there I checked the rest of the job. I walked around [Member Name Removed]'s back yard for 5 minutes. I was not told to talk to her/ check in. I put the cap on checked the rest of the work and moved on. There is no licence needed to perform drainage work although there probably should be. So I am not sure to what she refers. TO REVIEW; Water issues fixed completely. All punch out items completed Customer has not contacted DCI at all since with any issues DCI went by to check job after receiving this review and the job is great I am not sure why the poor review or the really aggressive attitude. What has changed in two months? Nothing So all work has been done and works well. She waits two months to say she had to call me to put on a cap I did the next day and then gives me poor grades in ALL categories. Thank God the water is fixed and the Lawn looks great.
Justine F.
12/2018
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
From the beginning of this project when I started contacting companies to provide quotes for this project, Dave was the first person to respond and gave us a great experience throughout the entire project. He was responsive to any questions we had (even the day of the work when we had a few questions, he took the time to talk to us and put us at ease). Both he and the other guy working on the project that day were on time, kept the work site clean and did an amazing job. Looking forward to contracting DCI in the spring for more work at our home.
Description of Work: Super responsive, professional + did a great job fixing our drainage/slope issues
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
$1,400
Cathy M.
10/2018
5.0
excavators, landscaping, drain pipe
+ 1 more
Great. Dave Irwin clearly loves his work. He's knowledgeable, reasonable easy to work with. Our property has some challenging drainage management issues that DCI has tackled and we are very happy with the result.
Description of Work: grading, landscaping to manage drainage issues
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
$6,500
Noel R.
07/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
This is a follow-up to my review of 09/28/2017 that rated DCI Landscaping an "F" for communications. Mr. Clark did get back to us & let us know that he had sufficient work in his home area & traveling back down to Laurel was a bit much. That I understood. We delayed our hardscaping project to this year with another contractor. In the development of our new plans, I could not find the paperwork from the original project, so I emailed Mr. Clark to get make & color details for some of the pavers. He responded within a reasonable period of time. I eventually emailed him twice more & he promptly responded with the requested information. So this time, he gets an "A" for communications. This also represents the effectiveness of Angie's List to rate, review & get the attention of contractors.
Description of Work: Follow-up questions for previously performed work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Noel R.
09/2017
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I know he is very busy. He told us several months ago that he couldn't get to us till later in summer. We would like him to do the work for us, but he has not returned recent email or phone inquiries. This is very disappointing.
Description of Work: Dave did a large job for us several years ago & we want him back to fix a thing or two & do some new work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DCI Landscaping
I did work for the Robbins many years ago with great success .they live in laurel which is now over an hour from my location. It is to far to travel. I will email again.I do not have any new correspondence since the spring.. We did an awesome landscape with walls and walkways etc... I do not understand this review. Because I can't travel to do their work? Once again the work is awesome, they want more and We are too far away. I wish they would have put a good review for thec20k of perfect wrk we did originally.
Daniel R.
09/2017
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent. After we discussed the design and agreed on the materials to be used, he started work right away and completed the project in less than a week. It looks wonderful. He kept the worksite cleaned-up and took care to preserve surrounding grass. He also relocated some of the plantings that he had put in during the fall. Great job.
Description of Work: This is the third project that David completed for me. This one was replacement of garage steps to a storage area with stone steps, installing a railing and extending a walkway to the driveway.
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
Response from DCI Landscaping
Done several projects with Mr.Ricketts. After this review we have done some Fall plantings as well. Enjoy working with Dan, he has a good idea what he wants and we take it from there. He is also very friendly with the crew and they with him. I am sure we will be doing more work with Dan.
Amy B.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, drain pipe
+ 2 more
DCI was responsive and arrived for the estimate promptly. David was courteous emailed back an estimate quickly. All of the work was completed in 1 day. I am very happy with the quality of the work and my experience with DCI Landscaping.
Description of Work: Dug underground to take sump pump drainage out to the street and replaced pavement, grass seed applied in the front yard, installed plants and mulch, installed 2 garden beds, fixed lattice, created landscaping to divert water away from the house
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
$3,600
Response from DCI Landscaping
[Member Name Removed] was great. We met a year ago and I proposed some drainage remedies. A year later she contacted us to remedy her other drainage issues and perform other work. We went over the project in detail and we provided a simple sketch for plant layout. We agreed on the terms and we installed just like we discussed. We went over the job covering all work that was done and made any changes as necessary. We settled up. I will consider [Member Name Removed] to be a valued customer and will look forward to working together in the future.
trevor H.
06/2017
5.0
patios
+ -1 more
We're currently using them. It's going wonderful. They're at my house right now. They are leaving the area clean.
Description of Work: They're doing a patio.
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
Response from DCI Landscaping
The customers had a very good idea of what they wanted. We tweaked the plan a little and agreed on a contract. They had a deadline, but they were very available to answer questions and make decisions quickly which was very helpful. We made reasonable changes along the way and completed the project with days to spare. The patio and other work turned out great. The customers were very active in helping make sure we had everything we needed to reach our goal and I consider them a major reason it went so well. When items were added the price was agreed upon. They were great with the contract and payment. I have since fixed a couple little items(sand in the screen door channel) and noticed the grass coming in very well as the customers are watering per the written aftercare instructions. Hope we can work together again.
Olinda P.
05/2017
5.0
landscaping, mulch, hardscaping
+ 1 more
Several workers and the owner spent a full 8 hour day completing the projects which all turned out nicely. This is the second time I have used DCI, and I have been very happy with their prices and work both times. I will definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Landscaping including new plants and mulch on all four sides of house. Also repaired step and paver walk under warranty that they installed 5-6 years ago. Replaced mailbox and wooden post with all new materials.
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
$1,600
Response from DCI Landscaping
[Member Name Removed] is a valued longtime customer. She is reasonable and is very nice. We completed her work and just went back to do a little more and make some changes to the initial work. She communicates well and is always living in the solution. She knows what she wants and we have a good working relationship. We have had plants die and Linda allows us time to replace. Alway appreciative and fast with payment. Anything she needs...
Rosemary S.
04/2017
5.0
landscaping, mulch, drain pipe
+ 1 more
Excellent! Very pleased with Dave's response to my initial phone call & first appointment. I sent numerous emails with many suggestions & questions prior to signing the proposal. I always received a timely response to all. He is a pleasure to work with & he is very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: I had bushes pulled out & 3 separate gardens demolished on the side of my house. Planted flowers & shrubs with mulch in the front & on the side of the house. Upgraded my sump pump drainage.
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
$1,700
Response from DCI Landscaping
Thanks For the work.
Gail R.
03/2017
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They were amazing. The overall customer service and quick turnaround. Also the affordability.
Description of Work: I used DCI Landscaping for a whole new landscaping design.
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
Response from DCI Landscaping
Really good customers. They are our neighbors(in same area)as well. They needed a designer to help with the landscaping. We met. They provided a rough budget and we went from there. They have deer and a very large space to manage/design. It was great. They made small concessions to stay on budget and the work was performed without a problem. I have gone back once or twice for plant replacements. Look forward to future jobs together.
In general, the work was well-done and his drainage solutions have worked. We are pleased with the beds he created. While he was working with us, he was responsive and worked well through some challenging times. However, despite his request to call him if we ever had any lighting problems, several attempts to contact Dave were fruitless. At first, he kept promising to come out but either put off the appointment or just didn't show. In the end, he stopped answering my emails completely. I hired an electrical contractor to do the work in the end, but would have appreciated the courtesy of a call to tell me he didn't have time, as I assume that was the case.
I went out several times to fix anything they wanted. When your Dog tears up the lights we will need a little time to get there. I could have been more responsive but the lighting problems were continual and they were service call and they did not want a bill. They had massive drainage problems that are now resolved.
Edward S.
02/2017
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Great. This work was actually done over a year ago, and we have survived torrential downpours since then , without a drop getting into the house. The work was done by hand by an excellent crew, not with heavy machinery. Would recommend highly.
Description of Work: Lower level of house was repeatedly flooding during heavy rainfall. Re-sloped property near house to make water drain away; installed French drain to divert water; built retaining wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Edward S.
02/2017
5.0
landscaping, mulch, drain pipe
+ 1 more
Mr Irwin walked around our house and suggested then implemented various solutions, including building up ground near foundation so that the slope was away from house, placing a French drain with multiple sites of inflow, building a retaining wall, etc. He followed through nicely and the whole project was reasonable in cost. We had been concerned that heavy equipment did not have good access here due to sloping and trees, but the entire project was done by hand, by his experienced team. Would recommend highly. Note that he is generally very busy and it might take several calls and some persistence to reach him.
Description of Work: Our house is built on sloped terrain and our basement had been flooded during heavy summer storms. It was obvious that rainwater drainage needed to be addressed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from DCI Landscaping
Thanks. Came up with a great drainage plan in detail. Executed plan. Walkws customer around and we settled up. After many rains they are getting no water. They have referred us since and look forward to working with them in the future. Nice People.
Ryan T.
11/2016
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
David and his team are so professional and responsive. Work was done quickly and to beyond our satisfaction. Price was very reasonable. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Removal of large river round rock bed from yard with prepping and planting of sod, significant drainage/water remediation in multiple areas, landscaping of large hillside bed, installation of raised bed on base of front yard to divert water and prevent spill over onto driveway, replacement of rotted wood
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
$5,600
Response from DCI Landscaping
[Member name removed] are very good to work for. We worked for them at their previous residence. They get several bids from respected companies and again chose our company. They had some ideas and we expanded on them a bit and came up with a plan that met the budget. Couple weeks later we completed the work. We only had to return to change the sod line a little. Job done. Thanks.
Joanne G.
11/2016
1.0
concrete repair, drain pipe, hardscaping
+ 1 more
It did not go. David never showed up for the estimate, and did not return calls, so I did not use this company for my project
Description of Work: I talked to David on the phone, described project and he set up an appt for Friday at noon. Very friendly and knowledgeable on the phone. I was looking forward to his visit to review the area and provide an estimate. Noon came and went, but not David. I called his number at 1pm, received voicemail, left a message. It was Friday afternoon, I assumed something happened, no big deal. I called on Monday, received voicemail, left a message to see if he was still interested, didn't hear from him. Called one more time, same deal, left a message to see if he wanted to evaluate the project, never heard back from him. So, three strikes, he is out. I ended up using "The Outdoor Connection", and Barry Gladstone was on time for he estimate review and for the actual work. He did a great job, very professional. I would highly recommend "The Outdoor Connection"
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from DCI Landscaping
[Member Name Removed], I did have to change the appointment and emailed. After receiving some correspondence I decided I would pass on the job. I do apologize for the initial delay, but we chose not to pursue the job. Barry is the salt of the earth and we are friends. He does great work as do we. I am very glad that [Member Name Removed] finally found someone to do the work she had been looking for quite some time. Thanks.
James B.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping, tree service, hardscaping, outdoor lighting, patios
+ 3 more
DCI was a pleasure to work with, from start to finish. From the beginning, determining a design for the patio, Dave was creative, yet practical in configuring for a tricky elevation with challenges. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. He was always quick to respond to email or phone messages. His crew is punctual, professional, and skilled, and they cleaned up daily. At the end of the job, they made sure we were?100% happy before they would leave.? DCI goes above and beyond, at a fair and reasonable price.??Our new patio?is?a showplace, and the talk of the neighborhood.? We would highly recommend DCI?for hardscaping and landscaping needs.
Description of Work: DCI installed a 500 square foot paver patio with landscaping, and trimmed a tree in our front 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
$12,000
Response from DCI Landscaping
I really enjoyed working for The Barretts. They did very good research and knew in general what they wanted. I helped work out our elevation challenges and we installed without incident. Again the customer was reasonable and available to help with any decisions(subjective stuff) that needed to be made. We ended up putting in lighting and planting around patio. The neighbors had a patio put in a week later and we shined with pride in the obvious difference in planning, execution and cleanup for nearly the same price. The customer was obviously proud. as was I. Whatever the Barretts need....
Danielle D.
08/2016
1.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
This job was not done. Had set up an appt. for an estimate. The night before Dave Irwin called and stated that he was sick and was unsure if he would be able to come out the next day. He did not call the next morning. He never called back at all.
Description of Work: Paver patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from DCI Landscaping
I was sick for a week. It was serious. I should have called Mr.[Member Name Removed] back. To be honest after a week I thought we had missed our window. My apologies.
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Service Categories
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Patios
FAQ
DCI Landscaping is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
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