Hydroscapes is a local, family owned and operated company, founded in 1998 to service the landscape irrigation and drainage needs of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Whether it is new landscaping that needs to stay hydrated or heavy rains that regularly leave standing water in your lawn, Hydroscapes can customize a solution for you. Hydroscapes lighting division, Nightscapes, specializes in outdoor illumination. Owner and operator Rob Kratz utilizes a background in hydro-geology to lead and innovate the company. We take great pride in our high quality workmanship and outstanding customer service & communication.
Business highlights
27 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Design, installation, and maintenance of Landscape Irrigation and Landscape Lighting systems. Custom landscape Drainage Solutions. Holiday Lighting design and installation.
This was fine and I have used them for years. They are reliable, showed up on time and got the job done.
Description of Work: They had restructured my sprinkler system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Melissa M.
11/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Everything went very well. I put them against three companies and they were right there with the rest of them. So they seem to be comparable to all the other ones I had. They're all high, but it is what it is. I would loved to have had it a little bit lower. I like Rob, the owner is nice. They were here on time. The work was wonderful. Pleasure to work with, left the site ready for the sod. I would refer them. It was just the two gentlemen, he worked on a Saturday, he worked all day, the two of them. So he was really good, really nice. The installation was fine, we'll see how the ongoing maintenance and service goes. Their price was low on maintenance than two of the others.
Description of Work: We used them for lawn irrigation.
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
Paul C.
10/2016
5.0
drain pipe
+ -1 more
Great!! We ended up having some problems with the pipes that winter due to the extreme temps. They came out and fixed everything at no charge. These guys are VERY professional and knowledgable.
Description of Work: We had all of the gutter downspouts and sump pump drain pipes fitted with pipes that carry rain drainage underground and away from 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
Sudarshan I.
10/2016
4.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Rob came over provided estimate and which was very reasonable compared to other offers. Rob team came over on agreed schedule and completed the job. They were extremely professional and able to explain me all the functionalities after installation. The only concern I had though was delayed email responses that took us several months to finalize the installation. Other than this minor inconvenience, I am satisfied with their work.
Description of Work: I needed to get irrigation system installed for my lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
William J.
10/2016
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
They did a good job, but they were a little too expensive.
Description of Work: This was for a Big Deal purchase. They gave me some estimates for drainage work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Brenda T.
09/2016
1.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
This company requires an initial 15min phone consultation. Apparently they don't need any new business! A mutually agreed upon time was scheduled. After waiting 30 minutes, I called the office and they responded " let me track Ron down"... I never heard back until the following day, when there were some messages on my answering machine. Needless to say, there are many irrigation companies out there, and a bad first impression is a red flag as far as I'm concerned. I am sympathetic that " things happen", however in this day and age of cell phones etc , there is no excuse for not having the common courtesy to be respectful of the customer's time.
Description of Work: New irrigation system
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
[Member Name Removed], I am very sorry that you experienced this poor response to your call for an irrigation system. There is no one at fault other than myself. I am the founder and the owner of the company. I have experienced the same kind of frustrations as a consumer and would never wish that kind of response on anyone. That said, unfortunately, the pace of leads that comes into to our office can be extremely variable and sometimes I simply get overwhelmed. We also have an excellent referral base because of our relationships with landscapers, designers and our customers that we provide routine service for. Admittedly, these folks get priority during very busy periods because we value the relationships that have lasted for years. Still this does not excuse me from at least calling you to let you know that. If there is anything that I can do for you at this point? I sincerely hope that you were able to find a competent irrigation company and that you are satisfied with the results. Sincerely, Rob Kratz, Owner and New Installation Consultant
Jason P.
09/2016
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Great! On time, efficient, friendly, professional.
Description of Work: Install irrigation system
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
$7,700
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Our crew also had a great experience installing your system. Thank you for being so great to work with!
John P.
04/2016
2.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Let me start by saying I gave Hydroscapes an overall grade of D for Disappointed. After reading the favorable reviews I emailed Hydroscapes early April to schedule time for a quote. The Office Manager responded immediately and said she would forward my request to an individual that would call me within one business day. A week later, no call so I sent a follow-up email and the Office Manager appologized and said she would speak with Rob Kratz and he would call me within one business day. A week later....no call. Again, I called the Office Manager and she appologized and said she would speak with him and he would call me back. After several days still no return call. I decided to give it one more shot and called the Office Manager. She appologized and said she didn't know why he was not returning the calls. She said she would go and speak with him immediately and that he would call me back right away. Wait for it...Five days later...no return call. If they treat perspective customers this way, I can't imagine how they treat existing customers. I called two competitors and both called back within 15 minutes and scheduled appointments to visit my home and provide quotes.
Description of Work: Not much
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Mr. [Member Name Removed], I take full responsibility for this. I apologize for not getting back to you and I apologize to my staff as this shortfall benefits no one. There are geographical areas such as Avondale that are what we consider on the fringe of our service area. I was waiting for an opportune time in which I could schedule the visit along with others in that part of the county which is about an hour from us. What I should have done was call you immediately upon receiving the message to set your expectations. This way, you could have either decided to wait or you could have searched for someone else. Your feedback is appropriate and I take it to heart. Thank you for taking the time to provide this insight which I will use to improve future service. - Rob Kratz, Owner
Fred B.
03/2016
5.0
irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 0 more
Upon contacting Hydroscapes for a quote, the owner quickly returned my inquiry and visited my home the next day. Rob did a thorough site survey after asking for my objectives for irrigating our front lawn and flower beds. I was provided with a written quote the following day. Installation was scheduled and took two days, one for the plowing of pipe and the second for installation of valves and heads. Upon completion, a system walk through was completed and the timer schedule reviewed. The system has worked flawlessly and Hydroscapes has twice winterized the system for a reasonable fee. I can highly recommend this company and its team.
Description of Work: Installation of residential underground irrigation system consisting of four turf zones and three shrub zones.
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
$3,500
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Mr [Member Name Removed] - Thank you for taking the time to write a very thorough review of your installation experience. We take time to read and consider all reviews and appreciate the feedback, good or bad. We are thrilled that your system has been performing to expectations and we look forward to servicing it in seasons to come. Have a great spring!
Sanjay G.
07/2015
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
Rob promptly provided the estimate after our first meeting. On the date of install they were on time. They installed the entire system in a day. Rob and his crew were very professional. So far I am happy with the work he has done. I'd recommend him to my friends.
Description of Work: Installed lawn and tree irrigation system.
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
$5,400
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Thank you for the review! I am sure your system is coming in handy with this intense July heat!
Ashok R.
07/2015
5.0
drain pipe, irrigation systems, plumbing
+ 1 more
Great. Good prompt service and great knowledge. The crew was very professional and clean job
Description of Work: Grade the area around bilco door and install french drain. We had leaks to the basement last two winters when snow accumulates and melts. We will wait to see if that is corrected this year.
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
$2,200
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
You should be in great shape going into the Mid-Atlantic's 'Hurricane Season.' Way to be proactive in protecting your property!
Eric K.
03/2015
1.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
We decided we wanted to have a lawn irrigation system installed at our home. After reading some reviews on Angie's List, I decided to reach out to Hydroscapes for an estimate. I left a voicemail and received a call back about 30 minutes later. I was told that the owner, Rob, would be in contact with me in the next 24-48 hours to schedule an estimate. After two weeks passed and I hadn't heard anything, I called back to follow-up on my request. The gentleman I spoke to again promised me that he would follow-up directly with Rob and get back to me within 24 hours. That was 10 months ago. To this day, I still haven't heard from Rob or anybody else at Hydroscapes. Apparantly, he is the only one capable of providing estimates and if he doesn't feel like calling you back, you're out of luck. I was trying to hand several thousand dollars to this company and they couldn't even return a call. That's just bad business, in my opinion. It's just a phone call. As busy as anybody may be, there's always time for a simple phone call. I ultimately ended up contacting another local company, Evergreen Irrigation, and they called me back instantly, scheduled an estimate, and had our system installed 3 weeks later. The owner there was fantastic to work with, showed up on time, performed the work he promised, and followed-up with us 2 weeks afterwards to see how our system was working and ask if we had any questions. He even sent a crew out a few days later to check our lawn and spread some grass seed along the areas of the yard where the lines were installed. Within a few weeks, our yard was the envy of the neighborhood. I'm ultimately glad things didn't work out with Hydroscapes... but nonetheless, their lack of communication was frustrating and unprofessional.
Description of Work: Terrible customer service and lack of communication
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
You deserve a reasonable response time even just to say that we were overloaded with demand for our services and that we would not be able to serve you. That was the case when you were inquiring about our service though we sincerely apologize for the circumstances. We were focusing on an unusual amount of need from our existing customer base. Some of these folks have been our customers since 1998. To anyone who reads beyond this review, they would see that this is an anomaly and that this is not what earns a company the Angie’s List Super Service award two years in a row! Sincerely, Rob Kratz
Connie H.
10/2014
1.0
irrigation systems
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First contacted Hydroscapes on Secptember 2, 2014 and spoke with James Giardina. I told him that I got found him on Angie's List and that I needed sprinkler winterization for a 16 zone sprinkler system. He said he would work up an estimate and email me back. He was very punctual. He did email me back with an estimate. After agreeing to the job, he states that he will get in touch with me in October to schedule me. October 9th, James had not called so I email him to remind him. He does not return my email. I then call him and he proceeds to tell me will call me to schedule me. Very, very disappointing. My sprinkler company from our previous address has already contacted me to winterize my sprinklers and Hydroscapes has lost my business . Terrible way to do business
Description of Work: sprinkler winterization
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
$150
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Good Afternoon Mrs [removed member name], Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this feedback which we very much value. We are truly sorry that this has been your service experience as this is most definitely not the type of service we regularly deliver to our customers. As I explained in my previous response to you, we have been diligently contacting customers to schedule winterization service over the past several weeks. Similar to service in the spring, this is a peak time frame of the year for service demand and we work extra long hours to accommodate to the best of our ability. Unfortunately, we were not able to address your needs within a time frame which you felt was appropriate and for that we sincerely apologize.
Gary N.
10/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They work okay. They are not cheap. They did the service fine and the sprinkler system is okay but it doesn't cover everything.
Description of Work: I had a maintenance issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$250
Gary N.
10/2014
4.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They did a good job. They put the system in and they have been very reliable in terms of coming back and taking care of things that needed to be taking care of. I had no problem with them.
Description of Work: I had my sprinkler system put in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$12,000
Patric K.
09/2014
5.0
drain pipe, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
We called and left a message to schedule a consultation. Rob promptly returned our call and set a time to come out. He showed up promptly and spent about 45 minutes listening to the problems we were having looking at yard and measuring. He gave us a written quote that specified the entire drainage plan, what materials would be used and how the drains would be installed. Because we wanted to put our house on the market, Rob was willing to work us into his schedule as soon as possible. The day before the job Rob's crew dropped off the drains and supplies. They showed up on time as agreed and worked hard. For the amount of work done we were surprised at how quickly they were able to finish. His trench machine kept things pretty tidy and his guys did a great job of seeding and getting the straw done. A few days after the installation we had a large rainstorm and the drain and new grading worked perfectly. Some of the filled in trenches settled quite a bit, so we called Rob and sent a picture. He sent one of his team over to refill and then reseed. That fixed the issue. Overall we were very impressed with how knowledgable Rob was and were very satisfied with work that was done. He returned our calls, did a great job, addressed our concerns and then called back a few weeks later to see if everything was working properly. If only we'd have had his number sooner, we could have solved our drainage issue for good years ago! We'd hire him again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Rob and his team put in an french drain around the outside of our back room addition, drainage pipes to take the water away from the house and graded the yard around the addition so that the drainage was better.
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
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Mr [removed members name], Thank you for taking the time to review our business. You were a pleasure to work with and we greatly value your feedback. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you should ever need anything in the future. Regards, Rob Kratz and the Hydroscapes Team
saikumar C.
04/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
It went very well. James was always very supportive in the time schedules and the good thing about him follow up. I would give top notch rating for hydroscapes
Description of Work: Hydrous apes performed winterization and spring startup
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
$80
Ronald S.
03/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They do a terrific job for me. They have done an excellent job, I have a contract . I highly recommend them. The price is reasonable. They come out in the spring and the fall to turn it on and off for me. They are very friendly.
Description of Work: They put in lawn irrigation system
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 Hydroscapes Inc.
Thank you very much for reviewing our irrigation service and for your kind words! We are excited to work with you again in 2014, especially as the weather is finally beginning to warm up. See you soon!
Connie S.
02/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They always work within budget and help to keep costs affordable. They installed the irrigation system in our yard several years ago. Staff is always punctual, courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful.
Description of Work: Performed yearly shut off of irrigation system on the last visit. Prior to that, they came and helped us with drainage issues in our yard. That service cost was approximately $2,000.
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
$85
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We very much appreciate it and look forward to working with you in the future!
MICHAEL S.
02/2014
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They did a very good job designing and installing. I kept them for the annual maintenance since they know the system well. I don't think their twice annula maintenance service is the cheapest in town, but they are reliable, knowledgeable and very friendly & courteous.
Description of Work: Hydroscapes designed and installed an irrigation system for our property about 6 years ago. Since then they have performed the spring and fall maintenance, repairs and sprinkler head changes as needed. They start up and check the system in the spring, and blow out and shut down the system in the fall.
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
$115
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Thanks for the feedback. We have enjoyed having you as a loyal customer over the years and look forward to working with you in future seasons!
Brian S.
08/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They originally installed the system, and they have always done a good job of maintaining it. Specifically, they arrive on time, always do good work, and are very professional. Most importantly, however, they are extremely responsive.
Description of Work: They opened my lawn irrigation system for the summer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Ronald S.
08/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
I have been very pleased with Hydroscapes. They did a good job with the system's installation, and they have been quite responsive to any issues that I have. Additionally, some of my neighbors have used the company for the same work.
Description of Work: They installed an underground lawn irrigation system.
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
$3,500
Gary N.
08/2013
4.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
They did a great job with the installation and finished the work quickly. However, they had to return a couple of times to make adjustments and they charged $150.00 for each adjustment. I thought this was bad business since I felt these adjustments should have been part of the original work.
Description of Work: They installed a sprinkler system.
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
John M.
01/2013
5.0
drain pipe, irrigation systems
+ 0 more
I have know the owner since he put our irrigation unit in. They're great to work with and very knowledgable. He fully explained how the service works. He also did our baseball fields as well. He is always on time and always calls when they're late. I highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: irrigation winterization service
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
$90
Stephanie T.
01/2013
5.0
irrigation systems
+ -1 more
I plan on switching to this company for our regular sprinkler service and future projects. I guess I have already switched, since they winterized our system for us. Their customer service is excellent and they do a quick, yet very efficient job. They are reasonably priced and an estimate I received for future work was one of the better prices I had received. Most of all, I love you kind they are. Good customer service is hard to come by, but these guys have it!
Description of Work: Great company- great customer care!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$130
Response from Hydroscapes Inc.
Thank you for the great feedback! We work hard to provide a great service experience to all of our customers but are always open to gaining new insights into how we may serve you better.
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Service Categories
Lawn Irrigation,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Landscaping
FAQ
Hydroscapes Inc. is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Hydroscapes Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Hydroscapes Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Hydroscapes Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Hydroscapes Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Hydroscapes Inc. does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Hydroscapes Inc. offers warranties.
Hydroscapes Inc. offers the following services: Design, installation, and maintenance of Landscape Irrigation and Landscape Lighting systems. Custom landscape Drainage Solutions. Holiday Lighting design and installation.