Island Creek Landscape is a residential design and installation company specializing in landscaping, hardscapes, landscape lighting, and drainage solutions. Island Creek Landscape is a fully authorized Belgard Contractor and is the only company in the area with the Master Craftsman designation, the highest level of certification from Belgard. Owned and operated by Daniel Griffin, a NC State alumnus, Island Creek is staffed with dependable employees with numerous industry certifications.
Daniel was great at showing us different options and making suggestions and helping us stretch our dollar to get the most bang for our buck. Daniel was also very easy to get in touch with and always professional. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Daniel, his brother and crew installed two hardscape stacked stone walls around two trees in our yard in addition to a split 'carriage style' herringbone brick paver driveway, a paver patio and putting down some mulch in an area they cleared on the side of our 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
$7,800
PETER S.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
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Fantastic! When I initially called for an estimate, Daniel was preparing to go out of town and said he would call me to set up an appt as soon as he was back. And he did just that. He came by at the end of that same week to look at my property. He explained what he recommended we do to solve the drainage/erosion problems we'd been having and gave me a ballpark figure on cost. The next day I received an email detailing the proposed work and cost estimate. His recommendations sounded good and we thought the price was very reasonable so we signed the estimate and faxed it back to him. Daniel fit us into his schedule within about three weeks. His crew did the work exactly as specified in the estimate. His brother managed the job and was very nice to work with, answering all questions and making sure the work was done as ordered. The rest of the crew was very efficient and got the job done in good time, even working through a little rain. When the job was complete we looked it all over together. The riverstones were quite large and you could still see some of the black sheeting underneath so I asked if he could add some more to fill in the gaps. He said he could do that the next day. The crew cleaned up beautifully before they left. The next morning, while I was out, Daniel came back and filled in the gaps of the riverstone with some more of a slightly smaller size. The end result is a beautiful hardscape/riverbed look. We are very pleased with the work and look forward to hiring them again for more landscaping work in the near future.
Description of Work: Built a swail with a french drain and riverstone at the top of a hill that was draining onto my property and toward my house. Also installed another french drain with perforated pipe and gravel at the bottom of the hill alongside the driveway. Also extended the drain pipe from the downspout on the other side of the property.
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
David V.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
+ 0 more
Dan was great and arrived on-time. His estimate came in the time promised. Unfortunately, the estimate was high and we went with another vendor.
Description of Work: Hardscaping and French drain installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephen S.
08/2008
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
I was at work but I could see daily progress each day when I got home. When they finished the project they power washed the driveway and the areas where their equipment had been sitting. They left the place looking pristine.
Description of Work: They came out and gave us an estimate and about a week later they started the job. We had a retaining wall put in (45'long), a paver patio(300 sq ft), and we had an odd angle that seemed as if it would collect water so they changed it for us. They also trenched an electrical line for us for free.
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
$7,500
SUSAN F.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Work was great. An appointment was made. The work was timely. Daniel came when he said he would.
Description of Work: Front and back yard. Dirt was brought in, graded and grass planted. Front yard was landscaped, flower beds filled with new dirt, flowers planted, mulch was added to all flower beds.
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
LEONARD G.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
This was the first time I had used their services. They did great work and I am more than satisfied. They did everything on time and Daniel went out of the way for us. They also did work for my neighbor who is also very satisfied.
Description of Work: They removed the old landscaping and replaced it with new landscaping.
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
$1,000
George F.
07/2008
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I was very satisfied with them. They were very responsive and they were good in following up. I was very happy with the work that they did. I would recommend calling them.
Description of Work: They did some landscaping around our home. This included shrubs, flowers, stone walls, and rock.
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
$4,000
George F.
07/2008
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
I was very satisfied with them. They were very responsive and they were good in following up. I was very happy with the work that they did. I would recommend calling them.
Description of Work: They did some landscaping around our home. This included shrubs, flowers, stone walls, and rock.
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
$4,000
KATHY T.
06/2008
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel was very responsive, completed the job more quickly than promised and for slightly less than quoted. He has been very thoughtful in his follow ups and has done a fantastic job. We, along with our friends and family, have been very impressed with the work done and in how quickly it was performed.
Description of Work: Daniel and his team cleared out a large overgrown section of our backyard, built a small retaining wall, planted ground cover on the smoothed bank and added 3 large flower beds.
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
$11,000
KATHY T.
06/2008
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel was very responsive, completed the job more quickly than promised and for slightly less than quoted. He has been very thoughtful in his follow ups and has done a fantastic job. We, along with our friends and family, have been very impressed with the work done and in how quickly it was performed.
Description of Work: Daniel and his team cleared out a large overgrown section of our backyard, built a small retaining wall, planted ground cover on the smoothed bank and added 3 large flower beds.
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
$11,000
JERRY D.
05/2008
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Crew did a very good job. Very professional work. New landscape looks much nicer than old plants.
Description of Work: Removed old landscape in front of home and replace with new plants. Added top soil. Removed small dead tree and trimmed two magnolia trees in rear 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
$1,195
DONALD J.
04/2008
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel came to give us an estimate and talked with us about what we wanted. He took the time to help us determine the best way to get the most for our money. After determining exactly what we wanted, Daniel took the information to work out an estimate. Within a few days, he called with the estimate and also emailed us the details. We chose Daniel to do the work and scheduled him to start the project within a couple of weeks. Daniel and his crew arrived on time and began work immediately. They prepped the area extensively, grading the area to be covered with pavers and putting in all the underlying materials. In spite of the extreme heat of the summer, they worked to complete the project as quickly and perfectly as possible. When the project was completed, we were completely delighted. The new backyard was just what we wanted. The pavers now give us the space to enjoy the outdoors. The fire pit opens up the backyard to activities even when the weather is generally too cool. We intentionally held off on filing this report until we had used the area for a few months, and we are just as happy now. I recommend Island Creek without reservation for any work of this type. Daniel and Jeremy did excellent work, and we now think of them as friends.
Description of Work: Installed 21'x17' paver patio with fire pit preplumbed for gas, removed 25' concrete walkway and replaced with pavers, installed French drain with decorative rock at end of downhill driveway, installed short run of wood beam steps on sloped area, and did light grading to tie everything together.
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
$9,000
Leigh H.
02/2008
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
Daniel promptly returned my phone call and came out to do the estimate. He emailed the estimate within a weeks time and had the work completed within 2 weeks. Daniel and his crew did a great job and I plan to have him return through the year to do the same thing.
Description of Work: Trimmed all the shrubbery in my yard and removed clippings.
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
$309
MICHELLE G.
12/2007
5.0
mulch, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
+ 1 more
Daniel came out and gave an estimate. We were then placed on his schedule. The work was done quickly and professionally. We are very pleased with the results. We will use them again if needed.
Description of Work: Put down mulch, then lined our backyard creek with rocks.
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
$880
MICHELLE G.
12/2007
5.0
landscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel
+ 1 more
Daniel came out and gave an estimate. We were then placed on his schedule. The work was done quickly and professionally. We are very pleased with the results. We will use them again if needed.
Description of Work: Put down mulch, then lined our backyard creek with rocks.
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
$880
Tina E.
10/2007
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel implemented exactly what he had specified in our contract while very graciously changing the color of the mulch (at our request) at the last moment. He and his crew were professional and courteous at all times and finished the job on time. We are extremely happy with our new landscaping and have received numerous compliments on Daniel's work. We highly recommend Island Creek Landscaping and would most definitely use them on any future landscaping projects.
Description of Work: Daniel and his crew expanded two existing beds and created a third. He removed the existing plants and transplanted what was salvageable. He tilled the beds and added topsoil before planting over 100 shrubs, perennials and 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
$6,000
CINDY T.
07/2007
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel returned our call quickly and visited at our first opportunity to discuss our needs. We gave him our tentative plans at that time and discussed the goal, which was to enhance the curb appeal, replace ugly plantings from 15 years before, eliminate the severe slope, create a patio seating area, and provide access from the front to the side yard. He returned within a few days with sketches of his ideas, which met all our needs within a budget we thought reasonable. He took us to one of his installations to show us his work as well as met us at the supply facility to choose materials. He started the project on the date we agreed. He and his workers worked diligently daily and completed the project on schedule. Daniel was very good about making himself available when we needed him, calling back promptly, doing what he said, and keeping us informed throughout the process. Overall we were very pleased and would highly recommend him. We plan on using him in the future.
Description of Work: Daniel proposed a two-tiered retaining wall and patio for our severely sloped front yard. The front concrete sidewalk was removed and replaced with pavers that matched the patio and retaining wall. Two sets of steps were built; one from the entry sidewalk to the patio and another from the patio to the side yard. A second paver walkway was installed on the opposite side of the driveway to match. Daniel also created a landscape plan for the entire front yard, which incorporated some of the original plantings we did, but required removal of others.
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
$16,000
CINDY T.
07/2007
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel returned our call quickly and visited at our first opportunity to discuss our needs. We gave him our tentative plans at that time and discussed the goal, which was to enhance the curb appeal, replace ugly plantings from 15 years before, eliminate the severe slope, create a patio seating area, and provide access from the front to the side yard. He returned within a few days with sketches of his ideas, which met all our needs within a budget we thought reasonable. He took us to one of his installations to show us his work as well as met us at the supply facility to choose materials. He started the project on the date we agreed. He and his workers worked diligently daily and completed the project on schedule. Daniel was very good about making himself available when we needed him, calling back promptly, doing what he said, and keeping us informed throughout the process. Overall we were very pleased and would highly recommend him. We plan on using him in the future.
Description of Work: Daniel proposed a two-tiered retaining wall and patio for our severely sloped front yard. The front concrete sidewalk was removed and replaced with pavers that matched the patio and retaining wall. Two sets of steps were built; one from the entry sidewalk to the patio and another from the patio to the side yard. A second paver walkway was installed on the opposite side of the driveway to match. Daniel also created a landscape plan for the entire front yard, which incorporated some of the original plantings we did, but required removal of others.
Daniel returned our phone calls promptly and met with us at a time convenient for us. He warned us that he was quite busy and it would be at least 4-6 weeks, before he could get to us. He explained the scope of the work in detail, explaining why the timber wall had buckled. He prepared 2 estimates, one using timber and one using stone. We chose the more expensive stone (about $2,000 more) because it would enhance the value of the property and last forever. We had gotten other estimates and his seemed fair. It was probably 6 weeks, before they started. There were 3 laborers, who worked very hard and were very pleasant and even put up with the children's water guns, probably welcome on such hot days. Daniel was there most days, working with the others, even though his wife gave birth. The entire job took over 2 weeks. We were very satisfied.
Description of Work: I first contacted Kevin James, because of his high rating, but he no longer covers Matthews and he recommended Island Creek. The job included tear down of an existing 6 foot timber retaining wall that had buckled, installing proper drainage behind the wall and building a new wall of stone pavers. In addition, a french drain was installed along the rear of the house and the existing downspouts were connected to the drain, which emptied into a stream on the side of the property. They regraded the property in the rear to keep water away from the foundation and to eliminate a dangerous drop. They delivered and distributed pine needle mulch, for foundation plantings.
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
$16,332
ANN S.
05/2007
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel responded in a timely fashion to my initial email inquiry. He arrived on time for our estimate appointment. He provided a written proposal/estimate within a few days, but explained he was fully booked for about 6 weeks. I thought he was worth waiting for, so asked him to put me on his schedule. At about 4.5 weeks he called on a Thursday and indicated he could get started on the following Monday. He and a helper arrived on time and worked steadily. When leaving the site for the day, they cleaned up behind themselves and left everything in order. He was patient with my perpetually inquisitive 4 year old neighbor. They finished the job the next day, leaving me with care instructions and a neat work site. This was following the Easter freeze, and Daniel thought a crape myrtle might be questionable. He said he would replace it if it did not leaf out properly. It didn't, and the replacement of superior quality was planted within a few days of my request. A++ service!!
Description of Work: Removal of about a dozen large, old overgrown shrubs and pampas grass from several planting beds; replant with new plants to provide low-maintenance year-round color/interest.
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
PAMELA G.
05/2007
5.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
+ 0 more
It went excellent. From the first time he came out to give us an estimate he was very prompt and thorough. He sent us the estimate within a day or two and even gave us a website where we can go and review the plants. We really had no idea what we wanted except that it had to be low maintanence but colorful at the same time. He did exactly that and it came out beautiful. Once he started planting he realized that he would have to change some things around do to the spacing and maybe exchange some plants his change turned out more beautiful than his original plan. He even reseeded our front lawn for us. His pricing might appear to be a little on the high side but WELL WORTH IT!!!
Description of Work: He reseeding our front lawn and did some landscaping.
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
$3,200
PAM & DARRYL W.
03/2007
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel came out and was very prompt in getting me an estimate for the work. He arrived when he said he would with one assistant. He was at the job the full first day and only part of the time on the following day and a half. There were a few things missed, but overall I think he did a great job. I was not at home when he finished to do a walk through.
Description of Work: Cleaned up and pruned beds
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
$1,725
TIM F.
02/2007
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Daniel was prompt and on time for estimate. Offered very good advice and returned quote quickly. He came and completed work on time, he is driven to only deliver the highest quality work. The quality of plants and trees is very high and exactly the caliper that was discussed. Did a good job of cleaning up after work.
Description of Work: Removed old beds and planted trees, relocated shrubs, put down sod. This went so well I had him come back to remove a tree and extend gravel driveway and make a place to park our boat. He also reseeded, fertilized, and aerated 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
$6,300
PETER AND POLLY L.
01/2007
5.0
landscaping, tree service
+ 0 more
He is very competent and knowledgeable about what he is doing. He showed up to do the work the day and time he said he would. He cleaned up well after the work was done. What he charges is very reasonable.
Description of Work: He removed trees and shrubs, then replanted other shrubs in their place. This last time he pruned trees 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
$85
ROSS A.
12/2006
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Excellent results. Worked full time on this project; not diverted by other projects. Very conscientious. Conformed well to landscape architecture plan. Made valuable suggestions relative to cost effective alternatives. Very good value for the cost. Communicated well the issues as they were discovered. Although my job was larger than what others might consider, I would recommend Island Creek for large or small jobs.
Description of Work: Company provided to me the following work on my new construction house: underground diversion of downspouts; paver installation; retaining walls installation; light grading; installation of gravel and stone walkways; spreading of mulch and wood chips; planting sod, grass, shrubs, trees. Coordinated very effectively with near simultaneous installation of underground irrigation system and installation of fence. Performed many different tasks and handled all quite well.
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Stone and Gravel,
Excavating,
Patios,
Masonry,
Landscaping - Lakefront,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Outdoor Kitchens
FAQ
Island Creek Landscape is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Island Creek Landscape accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer free project estimates.
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer a senior discount.
No, Island Creek Landscape does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Island Creek Landscape offers warranties.
Island Creek Landscape offers the following services: Landscape and Hardscape design & installation, landscape lighting, landscape construction, horticultural maintenance & drainage systems.