DCI Landscaping

Responsive to initial inquiry. Answered communications in a timely fashion. Provided a detailed estimate. Completed work was consistent with estimate and exceeded our expectations. Dave and the crew were very polite and professional.

Sent an email and didn't hear anything after a week. Left a voicemail and haven't heard anything in 4 days. No response what so ever. Very unprofessional and going to finding someone else.

A no show for our appointment. I left two messages but was never called back.

Dave of DCI returned my call within 24 hours and scheduled an appointment to come out to look at the projects with 2-3 days. I received a written proposal within 2 days of that, and made several changes (of my mind, not Dave's) which Dave responded to immediately each time. He was very accommodating of my specific plant and product requests and offered many good suggestions. I signed the final contract within a few days and was told the work would be done in about 3 weeks. As luck would have it, DCI had a cancellation and I slid into that slot, so the work was done within a week of signing the contract. Dave and four team members arrived at 8:00AM and started immediately. They worked continuously all day. ALL of the above (including cleanup) was finished by 4:30PM the same day. DCI did a great job and I was thoroughly happy with their work and the results. I definitely will use them again!

Dave is a very personable guy...and very responsive to my phone calls, email messages. Work only took two days from start to finish. And he was also very good with follow-up, making sure work was done to my satisfaction and giving me detailed instructions on the care and feeding of my new plants/sod

The biggest challenge is it is a busy season and it was hard to get his team out, but when he arrived, it took less than a day to completly redo my front yard and take down and replant several trees in the back. (The trees he removed were damaged from the snow.) He mulched in everything and left the place spotless. He gave me good instructions for caring for the plants and agreed to come out if anything came up. I love the way it looks. I finally have the yard I want in less than a day! Just ask when they are available and be patient - the company is well worth the wait!

We called DCI due to the good ratings they received here. We were especially interested in this contractor because we were told he has good ideas and recommended solutions. We are very pleased with the entire process, from first contact to final cleanup. DCI's owner, Dave, arrived at the scheduled time for our initial consultation and presented us with a typewritten list of current references as well as his current insurance and license information. We had a big mess with a rotting railroad tie retaining wall, a series of steps and walkway made from a combination of bricks (many of which were broken), railroad ties, and wood planks. Dave offered excellent suggestions for materials and a layout that would be both functional and attractive, while not too expensive. He took careful measurements and brought us samples of materials to approve beforehand. The work had to be delayed a week but he gave us plenty of notice so that we were not at all inconvenienced. Dave and his crew arrived promply on the re-scheduled start day and worked hard and steadily. Dave checked in once or twice every day to make sure everything was going smoothly. He and his work crews were punctual, professional, and polite throughout the five and a half days it took them to complete the work. We asked for minor changes along the way and were accommodated without complaint. Our steep blacktop driveway was being undermined by rainwater runoff. Dave came up with a solution of a rip rap swale that is both functional and not too costly. He grass seeded all lawn areas that were torn up from construction and put straw on top to protect until it could grow, and he provided watering instructions. Our neighbor had taken out a bunch of trees, leaving us with a view of their house. Dave made recommendations for fast growing, easy to care for evergreens that would provide more privacy and thrive in our shaded environment. He procured and planted the trees and provided clear instructions for their care. It's obvious that Dave wants his customers to be 100% satisfied. We plan to have him return in the fall to do more work. His prices are not the cheapest but are very reasonable for the high qualitly work and professional service he provides.

Great job, we followed his advice and watered frequently and all the sod took. he told us what the challenges would be and we stayed on top of the maintenance and the results are phenomenal. It looks like a park in our backyard. We had other estimates and they wanted about he same amount just to till and plant seeds. This company rocks.

Although the contractor missed the initial estimate appointment (vehicle issues), he appeared on time for the second. New sod solved several problems (water erosion, moss and heavy weeds). He eliminated patio weeds (previously grew between the bricks) and adjusted the design. Both look beautiful! While I had to water heavily in the first week for the sod to take, daily rain during the second helped tremendously. I must water periodically during the summer to ensure that drought doesn't take my great new lawn.

The job went extremely well. Dave arrived for the estimate on time and provided references and other company information immediately. He had many great suggestions about the landscaping design, but listened to our ideas as well and incorporated them into the overall plan. His crew arrived on the designated day on time. It was a whirlwind of activity, and all the work in the beds was quickly finished. The initial plan in the yard was to apply sod only to some troublesome areas - about 30% of the lawn. However, after tilling these areas it quickly became clear that the rest of the yard would either need sod, or we would need to reseed the entire lawn. We decided to lay sod, and 80% of the work was completed on that first day. He came back a few days later (rain prevented him from coming earlier) and finished the job. We were fortunate in that it rained nearly every day for a week, so the plantings have taken very well and everything looks great. We are very satisfied with the work done. Dave and his crew were extremely professional, and the job came out even better than we hoped. We would definitely use him again.

They are doing a fantastic job for us so far. We got a couple estimates and decided we would wait until later to perform the work. He came today and is doing a very good job. He is very receptive to any concerns I have. He even helped me bring in groceries.

We were very pleased with this part of the project. It was a significant improvement to the overall property and has greatly enhance our enjoyment of the back yard around the pool. The area in the courtyard was a particularly difficult job, as support poles were put into a stone wall. DCI Landscaping did a great job at a price that was less than other quotes I received from companies that only install fencing.

I cannot say enough good things about working with Dave Irwin on this project. He spent a lot of time with us in the planning stage as to exactly what kinds of hardscapping material would look best. He also spent many hours with us in the planning of the plants and shrubs that would replace our overgrown jungle. We consulted with a number of the landscapers that were recommended on Angies List. Many would not even undertake a job of this magnitude. Others who would undertake the job, provided estimates that were much larger than we received with Dave Irwin. We like Dave Irwin very much, and he got a new job this year with one of our neighbors. We are also having DCI Landscaping come back to redo the breezeway between our house and garage, and provide a transition area between the courtyard and pool. I do not think that anyone who uses DCI Landscaping will be disappointed.

Would and will use again when we decide on the trees we want planted

I was very pleased with service from DCI Landscaping. I called to get a quote for spring cleanup and mulching. David the owner got the quote to me quickly and was able to answer all of my questions about scope of work. The day of work they were prompt and did a terrific job. David and his crew worked quickly and with great care. The yard looks great.

I chose this company because of their A rating and good reviews, however, for me this was not a good experience. I contacted them via email and we set up an appointment for 3/25/11 at 11 am. They never showed up. I called them at 11:30 in case they were lost or delayed. At noon I paged them to see if they were coming as my father was having health problems and I needed to tend to him. I never heard back. Around 3:30 I sent an email and finally heard back that they had forgotten to write down the appointment and they would contact me later. I never heard from them. This was not a good first impression and we will not be using them.

They did a great job and cleaned up nicely after themselves. I was not happy with a placement of a tree, and they came out the next day and moved it. I thought this was great service.

Our yard was a mess! We had so many overgrown plants, bushes, trees and a rotten fence. But DCI came in and saved us! We had trees and bushes removed, flowerbeds removed or redone, a new fence, and beautiful landscaping done. We were so impressed with these guys. I really thought I wrote a report already. But for some reason we were asked to do it again and that's ok. Even under the layers of snow, our house looks so much better. The fence has kept our dogs safely inside and made our lives so much better. Dave was just a great guy who doesn't hold back the truth. He told me what would and wouldn't look good in my yard and did a great job. We can't wait for spring to see all of the plants he put into our yard. We know it's going to be great.

They did a good job and I would use them again.

I wouldn't recommend them. He was not very responsive when I had problems. Initially when we first started talking and he started planting and actually before he started doing the job when I called him or I had questions we could talk easily but once the job was done and he got the money then there were some issues and he wasn't very responsive about coming out and taking care of things. That was his problem. I would text him so I would have a record of what my concerns were and he didn't get back to me very quickly. He took care of some of the problems but there were so many issues. He suggested some plants that were not appropriate because of the sunlight. I had done some research and I had to bring that to his attention. He said that he thought they would be okay and then they died. It was not good. He put some new plants in and they still died. I didn't understand it. I had done everything I could do to keep them alive.

He was very willing to work around our busy work schedules and very accommodating to our situation. We felt he was professional and punctual not only in call backs but also in executing what needed to be done. I would not hesitate to call him again.

Dave and his team were professional, very fast, and did quality, great looking work. We were very pleased, and hired them again this week to do some more work on our back yard- and again, amazing quality, fast work, really friendly and helpful. We recommend them, and will keep on using them in the future.

Went very well. We were very pleased with the company's professionalism and willingness to do the odd job (the fence fix) not specifically related to the job at hand. Work was done within two weeks of bid, and within a week of when scheduled. He kept us informed about other commitments and why work was shifted. Did the work in the time expected (a little less than two days). Bid was about half what the other guy projected, and came out within about $200 (our fault for adding a fix). Would definitely use again

All plant life died. Contractor stated it was under warranty and that he'd be back to replace the plants/trees. NEVER returned. I was stuck with 20 dead trees in my yard... only three survived.

The person did respond fairly promptly to give an estimate. There were few minor communication problems but he showed up. He was flexible in scheduling the work. He showed up when he said he would. There was one small issue with the mulch, and I called him back for it. He came back to do it.