Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

Transform your outdoor space with Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC. Our expert team in St. Louis specializes in landscape design and hardscape installation. Let us bring your vision to life and create a stunning oasis right in your own backyard. Contact us today for a consultation.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Custom landscape design & build, plants, retaining walls, paver patios, fire pits, fire places, seat walls, landscape lighting, stepping stone walk ways and patios, lawn irrigation systems, spring clean ups, fall leaf removal, shrub tear outs & redo. Residential snow removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

15%



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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7362 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
5%
3
3%
2
5%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 251-275 of 362 reviews

Janell B.
07/2010
5.0
drain pipe, landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 2 more
This is the third time we've used Tom and Finishing Touch. Tom and his crew are the ultimate professionals. Tom listens to your needs and suggestions. He is prompt to return calls and e-mails. Every detail is done to met your satisfaction. Tom works hard to ensure he provides a great product and/or service at an affordable cost. The team always cleans up the yard, street and every area they've touched. It looks great and we could not be more pleased.
Description of Work: Added drainage system to front yard including in-ground drains, piping and pop-up water distributors. Added a natural stone wall around edge of landscaping. Trimmed an existing tree, added two new trees and used nature stones to create a pathway. Leveled out part of yard, put down sod and overseeded.

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
$1,100

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
As the customer had stated, this is the third time I have been given the opportunity to work at there home and each time it's been a joy. Very nice couple to do work for and every project turns out Great. I look forward to future work.

David B.
07/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Tom came out to the house and offered a few suggestions and showed us pictures from some of the other jobs he had done. He submitted his proposal to us in a reasonable amount of time. He even worked with us some on his price since other contractors had come in with lower estimates. Tom was pleasant to work with...he and his crew were courteous, worked hard, and cleaned up at the end of the day. We are very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Removed old brick free standing wall (seat height) around patio. Replaced with stone free standing wall (seat height) around patio. Installed lighting in wall and hooked up a couple of extra landscaping lights adjacent to patio. Installed cobble pavers in previously overgrown area next to patio. Also transplanted a few bushes next to the patio for us.

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
$5,200

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
I was very happy to here that I was awarded this project. Met with the customer a couple of times, delivered samples to them and talked a few times about changes of wall block and paver types, but once everything was settled on and the work began, everything turned out beautiful. What a Great couple to do work for.

Irene L.
07/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Tom was very pleasant and easy to work with. Was very responsive to my call for an estimate. I had difficulty deciding what I wanted, but he was very patient and helped me thru the decision making. The first estimate was over my budget, but he worked with me to scale back the project to a price range I was comfortable with. He was very prompt and always cleaned up after the work. Tom kept reassuring me that the landscaping will look beautiful - he was right! I am very pleased with his work and will definitely use him for future projects. He did a GREAT JOB!!!
Description of Work: Removed approx. 8 large bushes and approx. 20 plants of monkey grass. They built a stone wall to level the landscaping and planted 1 tree, approx. 20 various bushes/plants, and replanted the 20 monkey grass plants. Mulched everything, and mulched and edged an existing flower bed.

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
$2,500

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
What a Super nice customer, Pretty Much re-designed and planeted the entire front of this customers home. Everything turned out Great, what a difference with the before and after pictures. I look forward to future projects.

Cindy G.
07/2010
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Tom and team were able to meet both our budget and our tight time frame for this project. Tom were very professional, responsive, and seemed genuinely concerned that all of our expectations were met. We will be using Finishing Touch for any future landscaping projects.
Description of Work: Finishing Touch removed some existing landscaping and a concrete pad. They put down additional topsoil, graded, and sodded the 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
$2,650

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
This was a very exciting project as well as a challenge to get it done in the time frame the customer requested for a up coming event they were going to have at the home with a short time to work into my schedule. I excepted the challeng and was thrilled to have heard that I won the project and was able to do the work. The entire project turned out Great, done in time for the event and they were Very Happy with the results. Outstanding.

Margaret M.
06/2010
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Tom was very easy to work with. I e-mailed him MANY times and he always responded to my questions and concerns. The entire vision for the backyard was his and we aboslutely love it. He asked many questions about what we wanted and to use our space for and came up with a whole new concept that we never had thought of. Work went very smoothly. They always arrived on time and cleaned up at the end of the day. Would absolutely recommend him. We are thrilled with how the backyard turned out.
Description of Work: Tom completely overhauled our backyard. He ripped out old rotting railroad ties and installed a stone retaining wall for a raised bed. He also put in a patio and sod in our backyard.

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
$3,400

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
This was a project from the very begining that I wanted to win and hopefully would be given the opportunity to build and transform this customers backyard in to what I was invisioning. What a joy to work with, yes, we completely changed the look and usefullness of this customers backyard area. Now they have a beautiful paver patio with yard space and room to entertain family and friends. The completed project was incredible looking.

judy S.
05/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Tom got back to me with his design promptly. Although we were delayed by a rainy week, the job was finished as soon as the weather allowed. I was impressed by how hard his crew worked. Tom came up with fencing that allowed us to use some material we had on hand which was good for the environment. He found a good way to display a favorite stepping stone of my husband's. Tom is a good listener.
Description of Work: Tom Watson and his crew provided design, cleanup, planting and mulching on a hillside and gravel, mulching and fencing around a pool pump.

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
$2,000

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
Another Very pleasant couple to work with. A Hill side out back above a retaining wall that needed some attention, the hill ran the entire length of the property, with a few new plants, shrubs, Dogwood tree and mulch, really changed the look of the hill. I was glad they were happy, to me, that's what it is all about.

Nicole H.
05/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
He arrived on time, was very courteous & professional, with a nice sense of humor, which I always appreciate! He was extremely personable & knowledgeable in every aspect from start to finish. He paid attention to every detail, and beyond, offering some examples of potential future projects to keep in mind. He indicated that my project would most likely begin in around two weeks, and, naturally, the anticipation was the worst part! It took no longer than that & in two days, it was finished & my home has never looked so beautiful! Thankyou to Tom & the gang!
Description of Work: Tom & his crew cleaned up & removed an existing shrub, as well as trimmed my overall landscape to look neat, tidy, & just overall terrific. They planted a China Girl Holly Bush, which he assured me will provide splendid holly berries in the wintertime. They distributed new trap rock over the bed areas for a nicely finished look. I had indicated how very much I had desired to have the two large trees in that front yard to have some stone work around them, as I have always thought that looked so cool- boy was I ever right! Tom did an amazing job- such artistry I must say! He added top-soil & a rich & splendid brown mulch to tie the look together. And what a look it is...Bravo!

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
$1,264.4

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
What a Super Nice customer to work with. From the first appointment to the end. A really nice home with great landscaping, just needed my Finishing Touch in a few places per the customer request to really tidy it up. Everything turned out Great, I look forward to future projects with this customer.

Alexis M.
05/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Tom is extremely professional (email and in person). He offered great ideas for my landscaping needs while trying to keep within our budget. His crew were also very polite and great to work with. Tom is the type of contractor that wants you to be happy with his work and will go the extra mile so the customer is satisfied. I especially liked how Tom and his crew moved existing plants and planted them in other areas around my home which really enhanced the yard . I really enjoyed working with him and will call on him again for future landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Extended planting bed and encircled it with pavers; added 2 beds with plantings and edging at end of sidewalk; extended pathway with stepping stones and steps to driveway, removed and replanted various hostas, etc and planted several trees in back yard; removed old bushes near house; removed tree in front yard; edged and mulched entire property.

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
$2,500

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
Super Nice couple to work with. This was the second opportunity to work with them and like the first a complete joy. There home and property is beautiful, I continue to be very happy when asked to put my Finishing Touch to there already nice looking landscape. I look forward to future projects with this customer.

HARRY L.
05/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I had a garden shed sitting amid a weedy patch that needed help. When Tom came by to give me an estimate I knew right away that he "got it" and knew just what I wanted. He and his crew built a charming wall around the little shed and then landscaped it with beautiful plants and flagstone paths. The finished project was delightful. He and his crew were prompt and courteous, meticulously clean, and a joy to watch. I highly recommend Tom for any landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Built a retaining wall around a shed with landscaping along the wall and a flagstone ramp leading to the doors of the shed.

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

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
Wow, how fun it was to work with this customer. Most of there backyard was alreadty looking great except the one end, where they had there garden shed and it was mentioned to me that there were a bunch of trees removed from around the shed, and now the area looked a bit empty and out of balance from the rest of the yard. The customer shared some of her ideas on what she wanted and then the design thoughts started flowing in my mind. Well lets just say the before and after pictures are incredible, the project turned out great, and most of all, the customer was very happy.

Edward W.
04/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Tom came out to assess the situation and formulate options for addressing the drainage problem in our backyard. He was very helpful and provided many options. He was focused on providing and affordable (even re-used an existing pop-up drain since it worked fine and would save us a few bucks), effective solution. He took a few days to write-up his plans and then provided us with an estimate. After evaluating other company's proposals, we chose Tom because of his professionalism, enthusiasm and competitive cost. Tom and his crew were very responsive and accommodating. There was a brief break in action due to some protests by a neighbor, but Tom conducted himself professionally and were able to continue. His crew was receptive to my questions and comments along the way and Tom sent them back to address a couple outstanding issues I identified after they finished the first day.
Description of Work: A drain catch was installed and pipes were laid to divert water from an area that was flooding. Existing pipes that drained to the area were connected to the new pipe as well. Sod was laid to address erosion in the area and improve the aesthetics of the drain installation. The side of the house was regraded to improve runoff away from the foundation of the house. Areas that were exposed were covered with mulch until ground cover can regrow. All plant beds on our property were mulched with dyed-brown mulch as recommended by Tom.

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
$1,600

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
So many times I get calls from customers who are having water problems or water drainage problems in their yard. This particular customer had a bit of a challenging water problem in that at first it seemed rather difficult to figure out a solution that would work for them as well as not disturb the neighbors yard. So after thinking and determining the most effective but at the same time money smart solution, I was able to put a proposal together and was very excited to know that I was selected to do the work. Super nice customer who I really enjoyed doing the work for. Hopefully, down the road, there may be other opportunities to work with this customer again.

Juanita S.
03/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The crew went to work quickly and finished in one day. I am a bit of a perfectionist so I would have trimmed neater, but I can spend the time on it now that the hard work is done. I will use this company again.
Description of Work: They cleaned up leaves and debrie, trimmed back over grown plants, and laid down mulch.

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
$780

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
A super nice customer to work with, just a good spring clean up here. Everything looked beautiful when completed, as asked, we even got to remove a couple bushes for the neighbor man who had come over and talked with me.

Amy K.
03/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, mulch
  + 1 more
It went great! Tom was very professional and easy to work with. The bricks looked so much better after his work. When a section of them had some sand leftover on top, he came back to repair that part at no additional charge. The Polymeric sand was a solution we had not heard of from other vendors as a way to prevent mold and weeds from growing between the bricks. So far they are looking good as we head into spring. The brown dyed mulch was also an excellent solution to keep our beds looking fresh throughout the season. Tom worked diligently to make sure we were happy with his work before he called it complete. We plan to hire him again this spring for some additional landscaping projects.
Description of Work: Tom Watson powerwashed our front and back brick patios, reinstalled bricks in one corner, filled in brick cracks with Polymeric sand, shovel edged beds, trimmed boxwoods, spread dyed mulch in beds.

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
$1,400

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
What a fun couple to work with. Some simple solutions to put the Finishing Touch on there already beautiful home and property. I look forward to working with them again this spring on some of the other projects we had talked about last fall.

erin S.
03/2010
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
A+++++ This was a wonderful experience. My paver patio is really beautiful. The extreme attention they gave to detail in the way they cut and placed the pavers is really impressive. It is much prettier than I could ever have imagined. Tom and his crew were extremly professional and very tidy. Also on a side note, they were kind enough to help my neighbor move a 30 year old Japanese Maple off of a truck and place it in her yard. True gentlemen!
Description of Work: We were getting water in our basement. They regraded the slope of the backyard. Removed an old wooden deck , and then built a stone planter/wall to help guide water away from the house, and then built a paver patio where the deck had been.

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
$6,500

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
Wow, what a Great experience and a wonderful couple to work with. Like many, if not all projects, during my design time and visualizing what might be, I get very excited about the opportunity to work at a customers home, knowing in the back of my mind what I will create for them. This was one of those projects, everything turned out Great. I was very Happy to know that they were extremly Happy with the results. My team did and Outstanding job.

Nichole W.
03/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service, masonry, pavers, gravel
  + 3 more
They did an excellent job, work was done promptly, cleanup was thorough, including adding mulch to landscape area and grass seeding that wasn't in the statement of work. I've received multiple complements from neighbors and strangers walking by.
Description of Work: Tom Watson removed a dry-rotted railroad tie retaining wall and replaced it with a masonry wall

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
$5,000

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
I had met this customer for the first time back in mid Oct of 2009. With the work load I was still faced with for the remainder of the year, I offered the home owner an additional discount if I could do the work in Jan, Feb time frame. They appreciated that and I was awarded the project. A Super nice couple to do work for and I knew the project would turn out beautiful. The tie wall ran along a busy street next to the home. This wall would really add to the look of the nice neighborhood, so I was glad I got the opportunity to complete the project. The extra mulch and seed the home owner mentioned, well, that is just my Finishing Touch to make sure everything looks Outstanding when the project is complete.

Laura T.
03/2010
5.0
drain pipe, landscaping
  + 0 more
Tom was great to work with. The work was delayed due to having to wait for the swamp that is my yard to dry out, but once the yard was dry enough they quickly finished the job. They did such a good job I didn't realize they had been there until I noticed the bushes were gone. I'm planning on having him back to do more work.
Description of Work: Fixed drainage problem at side of the house. Extended sump pump drain underground, paired with gutter downspot and took out to the road to keep water away from the house. Also pulled out dead bushes and sodded.

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
$700

RICHARD & RITA K.
03/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
We've received numerous compliments on the retaining wall. We're very satisfied with the services so far.
Description of Work: They removed the old rail road ties and built a retaining well. They will be adding sod as well, weather permitting.

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

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
I had met this customer back in Nov 2009, priced the job accordingly to do the work in Jan-Feb time frame of 2010 with an additional winter work discount to the customer. Everything turned out Great and the wall looks really nice. The sod has been installed since that was the last item that needed to be done, but I had to wait for the weather to get nice before sod was available. All completed and the customer was super nice to work with.

MICHAEL J.
02/2010
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Tom discussed various options regarding material and price ranges with me. He allowed me to add some last-minute (but important!) changes, which most contractors would dread doing. He made time to meet with me throughout the project, answering questions + giving timely updates (in person or by email). Most impressively, he and his crew worked throughout several sub-freezing days in December, with no specific deadline made on my part, all the while doing a quality job and leaving the site clean and tidy.
Description of Work: My backyard remodeling project included paver stone patio placement; revision of above-ground garden pond retaining wall; and grading away from the house foundation.

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
$8,000

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
When I met this customer the first time, I could tell they really enjoyed the outdoors and spending time in there backyard. They had (2) really nice above ground garden ponds but needed a bit of a change to really put the Finishing Touch to the look of the entire backyard. I was happy to here that I was selected to do the work. I knew, giving the opportunity, we could make the transformation possible. The entire project turned out Great. The before and after pictures are incredible. What a Super nice couple to work with.

META L.
01/2010
5.0
hardscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Tom was very pleasant. He came out for an estimate promptly and walked around the neighborhood with me to look at plantings. He chose the color of the wall and it was a perfect color choice!
Description of Work: Built a retaining wall, added mulch and bushes, buried a drain pipe & added pop-up drain. Added some sod & mulched planting area in another part of yard.

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
$1,653.55

Jeffrey R.
01/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Tom and his workers did a great job. In fact, he did more than he had to to make it all look right (extra seeding). He and his crew kept everything neat and clean during and after the job. I definitely recommend Tom to anyone and would use him again, no question about it. Tom is very professional and sticks to his schedule. If weather interferes, he lets you know when he expects to be on the job again.
Description of Work: Tore out overgrown shrubbery in front of house, added border along sidewalk to hold mulch in place, planted new low-maintenance shrubs in front of house, cleaned up hill and planted lirope on slope for erosion control. Removed a large dual-level old tie-wall and replaced with stone paver material, removed weeds and sick trees, laid sod, leveled and seeded back yard. Planted shrubs on existing terraced 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
$19,000

JEANNE G.
11/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
as discussed with one minor exception which a quick and reasonable resolution was offered
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
$1,000

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
A very old home, that needed just a bit of work but not to much to alter the historic looks of the house. Simple project and the customer was Great to work with. Hopefully, in the future there my be more opportunities.

sharon S.
11/2009
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
I was extremely pleased with Tom's quality of work and professionalism. Tom always showed up when he said he would. The work area was extremely clean; he cleaned up when he left. The only evidence that he was there was that the job was completed as expected. The initial bid and job was to do the landscaping in the front of the house and the patio in back of my house. After seeing how wonderful the landscaping and patio looked I called Tom back 2 more times to do additional work on the house and then asked if he could take a look at a project I was working on at another house. Tom received another job at my neighbor's house after my neighbor commented on the great work he had done at my house. I would recommend Tom and his company to anyone who wants quality work done on their house and done in a timely manner. Tom even set up the Cardinal seats I purchased when Bush Stadium closed (they've been in a box for years) on the patio.
Description of Work: Landscaping in the front of the house - including removal of current landscaping retaining wall and paver patio in the back - also replaced existing landscaping created short wall and drain on steep hill to help change flow of rain water and allow landscaping thatwas between a fence and sidewalk to hold.

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

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
From the first appointment to the end, this customer was very enjoyable to work with. We talked and shared design ideas and I was very happy to here that I had won the initial contract. Then, shortly after that they asked if I would give them some pricing on another area and the work kept coming. As with all customers and projects, I and my crews take great pride in our work and the result of our work, and what each customer would then live with after we are gone. This was very enjoyable to have had the opportunity to do work for this customer.

Brian K.
11/2009
4.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They had the most complete and specific bid compared to others. I really liked the person who came and did the work. It was a small company and I was happy with the work initially. There was a small dispute in the end, but it worked out okay. I was generally dissatisfied in the end. Though the bid was specific, there were some more details that were not included which became an issue. I probably wouldn't use them again.
Description of Work: Finishing Touch did the general lawn clean up and some power washing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$11,000

Kelly K.
10/2009
2.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was unhappy with his work. It took him awhile to email the estimate to us, there were items on there that we didn't want and he told us we could revise it. We took some things out and sent it back to him. He gave us 2 options for the trim so we picked out one and he had to send another estimate. We sent him our deposit and it took awhile for him to come out to do the work. He did an ok job but it wasn't what we expcted and it was pricer than what we expected. He said he had added his special touch. We had pavers that had weeds growing up, he said he used something so the weeds wouldn't come back up but 2 weeks later the weeds were coming back, we mentioned this to him when he came back for the final payment and he told us to use round up. We needed pavers/stones put in because they were muddy, we discussed the small pebble stones but they are sharp/chunky ones. He was nice and professional. There were areas that he had cut corners. He continually asked us to rate him on Angie's List. I would not recommend him.
Description of Work: He landscaped our back yard.

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

$1,200

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
Future Customers after reading all the other reports will find this one to be odd as I did. Frustrated and upset I took a few days to calm down before I responded to this one. Met with this customer the first time and things were fine, they needed a bunch of work in the yard but they only selected certain areas to have me bid on. The bid was revised with a couple of changes that they agreed to and also agreed to the final price which they signed the contract and mailed to me. At the time I was scheduling work 3-4 weeks out and I made sure my customer new that. One of the problems that I was asked to fix was, a paver patio which had a bunch of weeds coming up between the cracks of the bricks. The solution is to hand pull out all of the weeds and then broom into the cracks a particular sand that is used in paver patio construction, that once broomed in and watered down seals all of the cracks and prevents weeds from coming up. I had mentioned this solution to my customers and also that I couldn't guaranty that it would stop every single weed from growing thru because of what happens at times when the weeds are pulled out. That is, some weeds will break off instead of being able to pull the weed out and get the entire root, if and when this happens there is nothing that can be done but to try and pull the weed out completely if it grows back. I have provided this solution many times in the past and for the most part it works like a champ, however there are times when a few weeds will pop back up. Many customers are fine with just shooting a little bit a Round up on that weed, because what will happen is, the Round up will soak down into the cracks and kill the weed for good. There was a past customer that had a few weeds pop-up again and asked if I would come back out to pull those. Absolutely, I said and went to there house pulled out a few more weeds and applied sand again in this area and it then it worked fine. I would have done the same for this customers but after leaving 2 messages and not getting any calls back, well there you have it. A month after the project had been completed and not receiving the final payment I went to the customers house to collect the check. It was then that we talked about the 6 new weeds that had pop-up in there patio bricks. I pulled them out and mentioned to them about the Round up solution, they seemed ok with it at the time. Next, I re-laid 2 stepping stone pathways from the patio to the yard, I added more stones because the path size required it. The stones were a buff color, off white and with a dark back ground which is the gravel that is installed between the stepping stones would make the stepping stones really stand out. The state gravel is a heavier gravel that if blown with a leaf blower will not move and I mentioned this to my customer as well. I had priced out slate colored gravel which was listed in the bid, they agreed to it. My work and the work of my crew is very detailed and complete, after reading many of the other reports you will find customers mentioning this, We don't cut corners, every project, every customer, every report is very important to me. I ask my customers to do me a favor and go out to Angie's List and report on the work. Some do and some don't, I simply will remind my customers once after 30 days. You know, my Mom said to me years ago "that I'm not going to be able to make every customer happy", perhaps I met my my first one

omodele O.
10/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The contractor made it known that there would probably be a delay in starting the job due to his workload. However, once the work begun, it was completed on time.
Description of Work: Build retaining wall & landscape back yard to mitigate water seepage into basement during heavy rain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
Another water situation that needed to be resolved in a big way. The current grade of the backyard was truely directing water toward the home and causing water problems in this customers basement. Super nice customer from the first time we did a walk thru and talked about the current situation. At the time I was scheduling work 3 to 4 weeks out and I do try to let my customers know that up front. With good weather I am usually ahead of schedule. I would rather show up sooner than later. The project turned out Great, everything looks wonderful and more importantly no more water in the basement.

Tom J.
10/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It is absolutely beautiful! Tom had all the design ideas which is why I went with him. The difference between the before and after photos are incredible. Our neighbors have said that we are now officially the most maintained house on the street! They offer many compliments. Great work, Tom Thanks again!
Description of Work: A complete renovation of the front and back of the house including digging out the old cement patio and putting in a beautiful paver patio with semi-circular steps. In the front: 80% of the old overgrown bushes came out and all new greenery was put in. Same thing on the side yard. In the back, part of a large burm was removed to give us more yard. Two sides of the new patio was re-landscaped and the water pipe was re-directed.

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
$12,500

Response from Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC
From the first time I met this couple and getting to share design ideas and understing what they were looking for, I knew this would turn out Great. Super Nice couple to work with and I was very excited to know that I was given the opportunity to put my Finishing Touch to there property. From the before to after photos, well what a difference is like the customer stated "incredible" What a joy it was to do the renovation to this property.

Contact information

9 W Cheshire Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63303


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Stone and Gravel,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Patios,
Masonry,
Tree Service,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lighting,
Leaf Removal

FAQ

Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC offers warranties.
Finishing Touch Landscape Co LLC offers the following services: Custom landscape design & build, plants, retaining walls, paver patios, fire pits, fire places, seat walls, landscape lighting, stepping stone walk ways and patios, lawn irrigation systems, spring clean ups, fall leaf removal, shrub tear outs & redo. Residential snow removal.

Contact information

9 W Cheshire Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63303


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed