This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
We specialize in residential hardscape design and installation. Whether you have a blank slate or you would like to enhance your yard's features, we are the company you have been looking for! Do you dream of an inviting grill area and entertaining patio? What about a beautiful walkway, fire pit or outdoor fireplace? We provide excellent service at extremely competitive rates throughout the Raleigh/Durham area. We take pride in our work and it shows from our work ethic to the final result! A beautiful yard is possible, let us help! Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage has been servicing the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas for over 10 years. The company is owned and operated by Nicolas. We specialize in hardscape, drainage & grading design projects at extremely reasonable prices to meet your budget and needs. We warranty our hardscaping! Are you in the military or a veteran? Ask us about our military discount.**please note we do not pour or work with concrete.**
Description of Work: He did a stone pavers in the front entrance of my home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for the review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with our work. The walkway turned out beautifully. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future.
MICHAEL H.
08/2021
5.0
concrete repair
+ -1 more
Perfect, on time on budget!
Description of Work: Patio and retaining wall.
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for the review. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with our work. The patio, walkway and wall really turned out great! We appreciate your business. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future.
Jennifer L.
05/2019
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent.Very responsive.
Description of Work: Drainage installed and erosion addressed.
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for the review. We are pleased that we were able to solve your drainage issues. We appreciate your business. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.
Description of Work: Walkway with brick pavers was replaced and front yard landscaped with grating, plants and new grass.
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We enjoyed meeting you and working on your project. Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We appreciate your comment, "amazing transformation" as we make it our goal to bring every customer's vision to life and transform their space. We appreciate your business, please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future.
Robert S.
04/2018
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
excellent work
Description of Work: patio construction
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you very much for your business. We are glad that you are pleased with our work. The patio turned out beautifully and we hope you enjoy it for many years to come.
Stephan H.
06/2017
5.0
hardscaping, patios
+ 0 more
Quick and professional
Description of Work: He did a patio for us
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
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We are happy to hear you are pleased with our work. Thank you for giving us the opportunity, we appreciate your business!
Daniela A.
06/2017
5.0
excavators, drain pipe
+ 0 more
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Description of Work: .
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
$900
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for contacting us regarding your project. It was nice meeting you and we appreciate your business. Thank you for the review, we are pleased you are happy with the results.
Cheryl C.
04/2017
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent outcome
Description of Work: Paver pathway and terraced steps.
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We enjoyed working with you. We are pleased that you are happy with the results! Thank you very much for your business.
Description of Work: We had to have our 2 month old new paver patio torn up, removed and completely re-done with new pavers because the first person we hired did such a horrible job. I was told to go on Angie's list to find someone. I read the reviews from Nicolas's Hardscape and Drainage. Nicolas had excellent reviews. The pictures of his work said it all...excellent! I contacted Nicolas. He returned my call immediately, was professional, and prompt. Everything he did from bringing in the materials to cleaning up at the end of the job was done in a neat and very precise manner. If he says he'll be there at 6:30 am you can count on it. He is a man of his word. The work he did looks spectacular. His work is precise, he is very detail oriented and very much knows what he's doing. Only pictures can describe how grand of a job he did. He does a turn key job. I can't begin to tell you how satisified we are with his work. He has a great crew that works with him and they too are just as professional as Nicolas. Talk about perfection...he will do as perfect of a job as can be done. My suggestion, if you want the job done right 'the first time' call Nicolas. When he walks away he's done way more than just a paver patio and sidewalk. He has transformed our yard/patio into a piece of artwork. We cannot be any more pleased with the price, the work, the materials and the 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
$12,950
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
It was a pleasure meeting you. We appreciate you trusting us with your project because we know you had a very frustrating experience prior to us. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to create the space you envisioned! We also appreciate you taking the time to write a review for us. Thank you for recognizing our work ethic and our attention to detail. We take great pride in our work and never settle for less than 100% customer satisfaction. We hope you enjoy your new beautiful space for many years to come. Thank you for your business and please let us know if we can ever be of assistance in the future.
Angela B.
05/2016
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Nicolas and his crew installed a 12' x 15' patio with a 1' high wall on 3 sides (due to the grade of our property). It's beautiful and we LOVE it! Nicolas was punctual and communicated well with me at all times. He gave me a quote and stuck to it. He and his crew arrived on time, worked efficiently over 2 days, and cleaned up prior to leaving. They left our property in great shape and I can't say enough wonderful things about Nicolas and his crew. We only wish we had more yard from him to turn into a paradise for us! Will definitely use him again if we have the opportunity! Do yourself a favor and hire him!
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
$5,250
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
It was a pleasure to meet you and work with you! Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are pleased to hear that we exceeded your expectations. It turned out beautifully and we hope you enjoy it for years to come.
Mohamed E.
05/2016
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
unknown
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
$2,400
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We enjoyed working with you on this project. We appreciate your business and thank you for the opportunity. Please let us know if we can be of future assistance.
Jim G.
04/2016
1.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Angie's List provides many useful tools for consumers. The review tool is perhaps the most useful of all. We have an "A" overall rating with 149 reviews. We take our profession very seriously and value each and every customer as well as their reviews. Unfortunately, since no work was performed and nothing was written we are unable to clarify any misunderstanding there may have been.
Robert M.
04/2016
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Once again work was done very good.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
It was a pleasure working with you again. We are pleased you are once again happy with our work. Thank you for your repeat business. We hope you have a fantastic summer!
Description of Work: Nicolas and his team (1) removed/reinstalled a brick sidewalk leading to our house and (2) installed two drainage collection drains and piping to move the water to the back of our property. Our prior walkway was flooding and 2 to 3 inches deep in water every time it rained. Nicolas and team removed the old walkway, raised up the walkway foundation and using the old brick plus some new that they were able to find to match, built us a beautiful new, much more functional walkway that no longer floods! The new drainage solution works extremely well and we are no longer have a small river flowing across our yard each time it rains. Nicolas listened carefully to our concerns and worked with me to come up with a solution that met our needs. He and his crew were on time each day and worked steadily until the project was completed. And the post job cleanup was amazing; our yard and driveway to which the sidewalk interfaces looked better after they left than when they arrived and the craftsmanship on the sidewalk is exceptional!
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
$4,800
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We really enjoyed meeting you and working with you on this project. We are so happy to hear that you are pleased with the results. Thank you for being such a wonderful client. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you in the future.
Chelsea C.
03/2016
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for 1300 dollars which included a 120 sqft patio. I added on to that deal to make the perfect sized paver patio for my 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
$2,000
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We appreciate you taking the time to review us. We are happy to hear that you are pleased with the patio. We thank you for your business. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.
Phyllis W.
03/2016
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: .
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for your business.
Peter B.
03/2016
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Nicolas' Hardscapes and Drainage LLC installed a paver patio at the back of my townhome. Mr. Nicolas was a pleasure to work with and responded promptly to all my questions prior to the job. Visiting his showroom in Apex was well worth the trip and the time involved. This man knows what he is doing and obviously takes pride in his work. | |On the day of the job, Nicolas and his crew arrived at about 7:00 AM. The men worked very hard and completed the job by early afternoon as Nicolas had indicated in advance. The patio looks beautiful and has dramatically improved my backyard. | |Based on my experience, I would use Nicolas' Hardscape again and have recommended Nicolas to my friends and colleagues.
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
$2,500
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We enjoyed meeting you and working with you. We are pleased that you are happy with your patio. The pavers you chose look great in your backyard and really has enhanced your space. Thank you for taking the time to write a review, we appreciate and value your feedback. Thank you for your business and of course for the referrals. We hope you enjoy your new patio for many years to come.
Ryan F.
04/2013
5.0
hardscaping, patios
+ 0 more
From start to finish everything was great. I submitted a request online to get a quote and within a few hours Nicolas gave me a call in response to the online request. I had already received quotes from other companies and had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for so Nicolas gave me a quote over the phone of the approximate cost and we set up a time for him to see the space in person to give a more detailed quote. The price was very competitive and Nicolas seemed like he would be very easy to work with so I hired him for the job. He started the job on a Thursday, about 2 1/2 weeks later, and completed it the next Tuesday (only took two days, Thursday and Tuesday, due to rain). His crew was very professional and Nicolas was there 99% of the time, so he was there if I had any questions about the job. I will definitely hire him again for future projects. I already have a few in mind.
Description of Work: Nicolas and his crew put in a paver patio and a retaining/seating wall.
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
$3,350
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your patio. We enjoyed meeting you and working with you on this. Enjoy your beautiful new patio and we will see you in the future for other projects!
John N.
04/2013
2.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
I sent an online request (via web site) to schedule an appointment for an estimate. Nicolas responded by telephone within a few hours. We agreed to meet at my house on the following Saturday (five days later). Nicolas said he had another appointment that day in Chapel Hill (30 minutes away), and expected he would arrive at my house between 1 and 2 pm. I waited at home all Saturday afternoon. He never came, he never called to explain his absence or to reschedule. More than a week later, I've had no further contact with him.
Description of Work: None.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Dear Member, I would like to apologize for your dissatisfaction. Please know that I pride myself on being professional and I take this very seriously. Please consider giving me another opportunity to consult with you on your project. I can be reached at (919) 398-4724 Sincerely, Nicolas
Excellent overall experience. Nicolas met me at the property and we discussed options and helped me come up with an affordable design that would look presentable for future buyers. He was able to tell me the total cost of the job right there, but then provided a written estimate via email. He was able to start the job relatively quickly, and they were done in 2 days. The job ended up being a bit more challenging then ariginally expected due to the severity of the drainage issue, but Nicolas came up with a solution that looks really good and only cost a bit extra. Overall very satisfied.
Description of Work: Removed old grass and weeds from yard (small townhouse) Installed approx 6x12 patio add-on (price included pavers) Placed river rock and shrubs around air conditioner Laid sod in the remainder of yard Fixed drainage issues with collection box and drainage pipe Power-washed old patio and fence
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
$2,650
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for your kind words! We are so pleased we were able to complete your patio and yard. The drainage solution worked well and we hope you enjoy your yard for years to come.
PATRICIA P.
03/2013
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Absolutely smoothly. See above.
Description of Work: On Friday I bought the Big Deal from this company. I called them the first day and they called back. I explained that I wanted a patio built asap because I was expecting company the middle of April. Nicholas came over on Saturday and he made suggestions and provided samples of pavers and by Monday we had decided on the materials and by Tuesday the patio was finished. He and his team worked very hard and very carefully. Their work is impeccable. I decided on a patio a bit larger than the Big Deal but they offered it at the same rate as the Big Deal. There were pavers left over and Nicholas made a short walk of pavers and no extra charge. Thank you Nicholas, Logan, Simon and Andy. Everything was left in pristene condition. I couldn't be happier. And I have another project or two that I will use them for when my budget permits. You can't go wrong with this company.
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
It was great working on this project. Thank you for your review and the compliments. We appreciate your business and if we can be of assistance in the future we look forward to it.
Thomas B.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service
+ 1 more
Holy Smokes, he did it again!!! I hired Nicolas several months ago to do several retaining walls, a walk way and new steps in my front yard. He did such a great job the end of last year, I called him back to get pricing for the final 2 walls. Just as the first job, the pricing was great. Very reasonable for the amount of work that was involved. Nicolas and the crew removed all the old rock which bordered the areas, and dug up/removed a lot of shrubs and bushes. I basically had an idea of what I wanted, and Nicolas made my ideas a reality. He also had some ideas of his own which we incorporated in order to make it stand out even more. Everyday I looked forward to coming home to see the progress, and each day it was great. Nicolas followed up every day after work, and was there bright and early each morning to discuss the day's activities. Nicolas and his team finished in what I would consider excellent time, and the place looks WONDERFUL. We constantly get compliments from our neighbors on how our landscaping looks. We are very pleased, and HIGHLY recommend Nicolas and his team. You will not be disappointed. Give him a call and see for yourself.
Description of Work: Nicolas' was hired to do one retaining wall, and another large retaining wall (circular) which we will use as a flower bed. The flower bed wall needed to be cleared of old bushes and shrubs.
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
$5,000
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for such an incredibly thoughtful review. It has been so great getting to know you and collaborating with you on this amazing outdoor transformation. Our commitment to superior communication sets us apart from the rest. We treat every project as if it were our own and never settle for anything less than complete customer satisfaction. Thank you for entrusting us with your vision (and our suggestions), it was an absolute pleasure making your vision a reality. We hope your family and friends enjoy the new space for many years to come.
Thomas B.
12/2012
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
The job took approximately 1 week to complete. The contact with Nicolas was very professional. We spoke every day of the job, making sure I was happy and satisfied with the work he and his team were doing. Nicolas and his team arrived every day, bright and early, seeing me before I went to work at 7:00. Nicolas went above and beyond to make sure the job went smoothly and look professional. He made slight changes to what I told him I wanted, and his changes made it look spectacular. I am very glad and appreciative he took the time to make it look great. He finished on time, his cleanup was excellent, and it made my home look great. He has definately increased the value of my property. I highly recommend Nicolas. You won't find a better contractor that shows professionalism and dedication to the job. You will not be disapointed if you hire him. Check out his web site. Plenty of positive reviews.
Description of Work: I had 3 retaining walls that were made of old rock which were approximately 40 years old. They were crumbling and falling down, causing erosion issues. I contacted Nicholas for an estimate. I found his estimates very competitive, and we would up selecting him for the job. Once Nicolas arrived, we discussed other jobs, such as new steps (they were falling apart too), and replacing a cracked walkway with pavers. We decided to do 3 retaining walls, Steps and a paver walk way.
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
$7,650
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for entrusting us with your vision. The space turned out beautifully and we are so pleased you are thrilled with the result. We hope you enjoy the new space for many years to come!
Maureen A.
11/2012
5.0
hardscaping, patios
+ 0 more
Nicolas gave me an estimate for patio installation and paver-walkway installation. He arrived on time for the appointment (for the estimate and the actual installation). Since this is a big project; I decided that I was going to tackle it in 2 stages and Nicolas advised that I may want to try him with the walkway first (smaller of the 2 projects) and then I would decide if I liked his work enough to give him the bigger project (patio installation). He and his crew arrived on time and worked diligently to complete the project. It did rain the next day and they of course factored into this and covered the area they had prepared. The project was completed on time. Since I was not home during the course of the day you can imagine that I was pleasantly surprised when I got home and saw the beautiful work that had been done. Thank you Nicolas.
Description of Work: removal of concrete slab walkway and installation of paver walkway
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 Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We were so pleased that you chose us for your project. The walkway turned out beautifully and we look forward to working with you in the future.
Joan D.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
The work was completed in two days. We never felt that we needed to check on what they were doing. The work went very smoothly and the results are exactly what we hoped they would be - nicely matched bricks and stone and excellent workmanship.
Description of Work: We contracted with Mr. Nicolas to double the size of a stone patio, install a new mailbox, lengthen a sidewalk and re-secure loosened bricks and pavers in the existing sidewalk.
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
$3,100
Response from Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Thank you for the review. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the results. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again should the need arise.
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Service Categories
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Patios,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Landscaping,
Stone and Gravel,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Excavating,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Decks and Porches,
Outdoor Kitchens
FAQ
Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check