Matt came up with a good soulution to the wall problem I had. He and his crew did a great job. The job went as scheduled and looks very good.
Description of Work: pulled out an exsisting retaining wall regraded and put in boulder wall and rock filler.
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
$600
JEFFREY W.
07/2009
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Great experience. We worked with Matt Davis on the details for about 1 week. Once work started the following week, it took 2 days to get everything done and we are thrilled with it. The workers were very friendly and respectful. The cost came in slightly higher because we added the sod and had a load of mulch delivered. Shaw Design was able to accomodate the change at the last minute and saved us a lot of hassle.
Description of Work: We had a large amount of dirt removed that came from an old planter. We then had Shaw Design lay a paver patio and build a planter. We also had them prep and lay sod in a portion of the yard surrounding the patio. We were going to do the sod ourselves but decided to have Shaw Design do it at the last minute which increased the cost a bit but not by much.
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
$3,000
Timothy E.
07/2009
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
He was easy to work with. He responded to our ideas and was very flexible The workers were very good. They did a beautiful job on the stonework. We liked working with them. It is a nice project. The quality was good.
Description of Work: Shaw Design Associates did an extensive project in our front yard. They are landscape architects and developers.
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
Ella S.
06/2006
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Matt was on time to give estimate, which was 1/2 of another we'd received. He's friendly and easy to work with. He was able to fit my job in very quickly. On the day for the work, he was delayed and called. He arrived with 5 other workers. He and his crew do all the work - he did not subcontract any part of it. Matt remained and worked himself part of the time; rest of the time he was getting supplies. Crew was friendly and accommodating. They did a great job throughout and clean everything up, even the street.
Description of Work: Designed and built 2 adjoining retaining walls to encompass 2 trees on gently slopping front yard. Removed 1 large bush, planted 4 shrubs, mulched area, spread sod over small part of yard. Spread 8 cu yds mulch over other areas of yard. Cleaned up. Did entire job in one day.
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
$2,690
Ella S.
06/2006
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Matt was on time to give estimate, which was 1/2 of another we'd received. He's friendly and easy to work with. He was able to fit my job in very quickly. On the day for the work, he was delayed and called. He arrived with 5 other workers. He and his crew do all the work - he did not subcontract any part of it. Matt remained and worked himself part of the time; rest of the time he was getting supplies. Crew was friendly and accommodating. They did a great job throughout and clean everything up, even the street.
Description of Work: Designed and built 2 adjoining retaining walls to encompass 2 trees on gently slopping front yard. Removed 1 large bush, planted 4 shrubs, mulched area, spread sod over small part of yard. Spread 8 cu yds mulch over other areas of yard. Cleaned up. Did entire job in one day.
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
$2,690
JULIE C.
01/2006
1.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
I should have checked this list before hiring. But, Matt was recommended by another contractor and we put far to much faith in that recommendation. He failed to return phone calls right from the start (which usually is a clear message to us). Initially when we finally did connect he was friendly, but once the contract was signed, we had one problem after another. He was inconsistent with returning phone calls and showing up when promised. He continuously made excuses, blamed others and generally failed to take responsibility for problems. However his employees were very hardworking, skilled and always courteous.
Description of Work: Poured a small foundation for under an addition, tore up old stone patio and retaining wall and rebuilt new patio, wall and steps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$20,000
EFFIE L.
09/2004
3.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
HE RETURNED MY CALL GIVING ME AN ALTERNATE NUMBER TO USE. I MISPLACED THAT NUMBER AND CALLED HIM BACK EXPLAINING I HAD MISPLACED IT, BUT WAS INTERESTED IN HAVING THE WORK DONE AND HE NEVER RETURNED MY CALL.
Description of Work: ESTIMATE FOR SHRUBBERY INSTALLATION AND OTHER VARIOUS LANDSCAPING JOBS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0
WENDY K.
08/2004
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
PERFORMED WORK WHEN PROMISED AND WAS CONSTANTLY KEEPING US IN THE LOOP AS TO THE PROGRESS THEY MADE. THEY WERE VERY EASY TO WORK WITH AND TO GET A HOLD OF VIA THE TELEPHONE. IT IS EXTREMELY REFRESHING TO FIND A CONTRACTOR THAT WILL ACTUALLY CALL YOU BACK.
Description of Work: REGRADED OUR BACKYARD, ADDED A STEPPING STONE WALKING AREA, AND REPLACED DAMAGED AREAS OF SOD IN FRONT OF 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
$12,000
WENDY K.
08/2004
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
PERFORMED WORK WHEN PROMISED AND WAS CONSTANTLY KEEPING US IN THE LOOP AS TO THE PROGRESS THEY MADE. THEY WERE VERY EASY TO WORK WITH AND TO GET A HOLD OF VIA THE TELEPHONE. IT IS EXTREMELY REFRESHING TO FIND A CONTRACTOR THAT WILL ACTUALLY CALL YOU BACK.
Description of Work: REGRADED OUR BACKYARD, ADDED A STEPPING STONE WALKING AREA, AND REPLACED DAMAGED AREAS OF SOD IN FRONT OF 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
$12,000
VALERIE T.
05/2004
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
DIDN'T CALL, DIDN'T SHOW.
Description of Work: MADE APPOINTMENT FOR ESTIMATE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Shaw Design Associates Inc
PLEASE REFER TO THE RESPONSE FROM PREVIOUS MEMBER. WE MISSED A FEW APPOINTMENTS IN MAY, AND WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
LINDA L.
05/2004
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN UNUSUAL LAPSE IN GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE, BUT IT'S HARD TO OVERLOOK IT.
Description of Work: VERY NICE ON THE PHONE WHEN I CALLED TO SET UP AN INITIAL CONSULTATION. HOWEVER, HE FAILED TO SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF THE CONSULTATION (I WAITED ALMOST AN HOUR) AND DID NOT CALL WITH AN EXPLANATION.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Shaw Design Associates Inc
THE MONTH OF MAY REALLY THREW US A CURVE BALL AND PUT US IN A HARD SPOT WITH ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS. IT IS OUR INTENTION TO GIVE ALL POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS EQUAL ATTENTION. I DID, IN FACT, MISS THE APPOINTMENT BECUASE I WAS OUT IN THE FIELD THAT DAY PLAYING CATCH UP WITH MY CREW. I REMEMBER CALLING HER TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE I HAD CAUSED HER. MAYBE, SHE DID NOT GET MY MESSAGE. SO, AGAIN I APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE WE CAUSED, AND I HOPE THAT SHE FOUND ANOTHER CONTRACTOR TO FULFILL HER NEEDS. THANK YOU. SDA
ROBERT & REBECCA B.
01/2004
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
THEY ARE WONDERFUL. THEY ARE VERY EASY TO WORK WITH. MATT IS VERY RESPONSIVE. SOMEONE HIT OUR RETAINING WALL WITH A VEHICLE TWO DAYS AFTER IT WAS INSTALLED. MATT WAS DRIVING BY TO CHECK ON THE WORK AND NOTICED IT HAD BEEN HIT. HE CALLED US AND LET US KNOW ABOUT THE DAMAGE. HE SAID THAT AS SOON AS THE WEATHER ALLOWED, HE WOULD BE BY TO FIX IT. WE FEEL LIKE THIS WAS REALLY GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY. THEIR CREW WAS VERY NICE AND DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: THEY DESIGNED AND BUILT A BRICK RETAINING WALL. THEY HAD TO DO A LOT A PREPARATION TO INSTALL THE WALL. THEY TORE OUT AN OLD CONCRETE RETAINING WALL.
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FAQ
Shaw Design Associates Inc is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
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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
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