DMC Outdoor Living

Excellent work. With 25 years of experience David has provided an excellent service as we move step by step into our new pool. He sat our pool couple days ago and his crews were excellent and took great care in getting the pool around the house and no where near our neighbors property. Kind, courteous, and always addresses any questions or concerns. A+

David and his crew installed pavers and plants in our yard along with pavers around our pool last year. We paid over 43,000.00. He represented himself as such a trustworthy business man. But, he not. Since then our plants have all turned brown grass is now dirt. The driveway is collapsing. We have called texted numerous times. Was told they were under warranty back in December and would replace them. My husband texted him then he was going to wait until Spring now he won't even answer our calls. I am so disappointed. When he came last year I was impressed but after he got our money he didn't try to make things right. We are now in the process of having another company fix his mistakes.

David and his crew were hired through a pool company to complete the pavers around our new pool. As his work began, we were introduced to his meticulous work ethic and desire to make things perfect... we ended up hiring him and his crew to complete the landscaping in our entire backyard to compliment the beautiful work he had already completed around the pool. My new backyard paradise is 100% my vision completed to perfection by David and his crew at DMC Outdoor Living!! Their touches of artistic interpretation of my ideas have made it so desirable to be in and enjoy. I can’t express my gratitude in words any better, but I doubt there’s a better crew out there for this type of work. If you need landscaping, pavers, fireplace, or anything of the like, don’t hesitate to call my landscaper FOR LIFE: DMC Outdoor Living...

This man was upfront from day one as to what he could do,the time frame it would take and the cost . As soon as the block was delivered him and his guys came out ,talked everything over with us as to what they were going to do and what we wanted .These guys worked in the cold , between rain breaks , in the mud and were very professional. My husband and I both work and had no problem leaving these guys working when we were not home. I would definitely hire them again in the future .

Extremely well. Can’t say enough about David and crew. From start to finish David was always available to answer our questions. We are happy with finished job and would recommend. We will use them again for future projects.

Finished product turned out nice, weather delays the last two weeks of the project got a little messy. Already enjoying the pool five days after completion!

Team was very professional and on-time. Really helped us with cost and savings during inflation and changes. I would highly recommend them to any future clients. Very happy with outcome.

Terrible experience. The contractor showed up sporadically and quit halfway thru the job leaving it for me to complete.

After having our pool installed and creating a preliminary plan for a design that fit our modern lake house, we reached out to four experienced landscape design firms for input on our project. We were hearing stories from friends and neighbors about poor contractor experience, so we were wary. We chose DMC Outdoor based on reviews of their previous work, experience with construction specifics of our project and compatibility with our views and thinking. Our decision was confirmed with a strong recommendation by SITE 1 that DMC Outdoor was a premiere contractor with an outstanding reputation. While our decision was well considered, the choice of DMC Outdoor proved to be even better as their flexibility in dealing with changes and solving unexpected problems was exceptional. David Brakebill personally managed our project and his crew showed their dedication and skills every day. We never worried about when or if the crew would show up or what we expected to be completed. No calls or questions went unanswered. Worked started on time and finished when expected. David went out of his way to provide extras that were not included in his original estimate. We are delighted that DMC Outdoor made our pool come alive with exquisite paver installation complemented by a contemporary landscape design. We had envisioned an end result, and we got a WOW!-with David’s insight and craft.

They gave me a quote and a contract to have work finished within 30 days. I gave a deposit of $1400. Because of a lot of rain it was delayed. 3 months later, I have been told there’s a shortage of materials because of Covid. I asked for a refund of my deposit. He agreed to give me my deposit back. Now it’s been one excuse after another as to why he has to wait. He said he sent in mail and showed me a picture of the cashiers check receipt. After waiting 2 weeks, he said he canceled the old check and got a new one. He said he would meet me to give me the check. It’s been more reasons and excuses as to why he cannot meet me. I always have to texted repeatedly to get any response. I have been scammed by this person. Please beware. If I don’t get my deposit back this week, I am going to the police. UPDATE AS OF 05/19/22: UPDATE on Previous Review posted 5-16-22: The matter was resolved and my deposit was returned. I am satisfied with this outcome. It is unfortunate that I was not able to get the job done. It is my understanding that materials were not available and would not be so in a convenient time period that was suitable for my needs. Old Review: ------------------ Posted 5-16-22 They gave me a quote and a contract to have work finished within 30 days. I gave a deposit of $1400. Because of a lot of rain it was delayed. 3 months later, I have been told there’s a shortage of materials because of Covid. I asked for a refund of my deposit. He agreed to give me my deposit back. Now it’s been one excuse after another as to why he has to wait. He said he sent in mail and showed me a picture of the cashiers check receipt. After waiting 2 weeks, he said he canceled the old check and got a new one. He said he would meet me to give me the check. It’s been more reasons and exc

I can not say enough about this company. They were always onetime the crew were amazing. Our yard looked abandoned but within three weeks it is beautiful. David kept us informed and did exactly what he said he would do. Actually they went above what I expected. He told me I would be happy but, I never imagined how beautiful it would look. The crew always cleaned up everyday and worked thru rain and late to make sure the job was completed Thank you David for all the beautiful landscaping and pavers. They also paved our driveway which is awesome!! We have had neighbors come by and compliment on what a beautiful job they did. So, if you are looking a professional and we consider him a friend then please call him you will never regret it. You can see by the pictures of before and after what an amazing job they did!!

I had initially left a review for this project completed in Sept. 2020. I am returning to update my review and to change the rating. Our project came with a one year warranty. After 6 months, 90 percent of the gator dust was washed or blown away. I had called David in early 2021 asking for the gator dust to be replace. I was told that I would be placed on the warranty list. I reached out to him again in Nov. 2021 reminding him that the work needed to be repaired. I was asked to text him with my address which I did. I was told that someone would be here that week to get the work done. In late November 2021, I contacted David again pointing out that the weather wasn't calling for any rain and it would be a great time to complete the repairs. I never heard from him. We are not in the spring of 2022. It looks as if I will be completing the work myself. After watching videos on how to use gator dust, it appears that the initial installation was not correct. The workers used a lot of cheap filler gravel and then a very thin layer of gator dust. This allowed for the gator dust to be washed away with any rain. Initially, the project looked wonderful, but due to shoddy, cheap installation, it did not last over time. be aware.

AMAZING Experience with David and his crew! They were fantastic to work with. They listened to all our needs/wants and delivered everything they said they would at an affordable price. We would recommend them to anyone. Great attention to detail and they always stayed in contact with us throughout the entire process.

Another fabulous project completed by DMC Outdoor Living! The crew installed 6 additional Leland Cypress trees with expert care and professionalism. We were extremely delighted with the health and maturity of the trees. They were installed for privacy purposes. We can immediately see and enjoy the difference. We are truly looking forward to discussing future outdoor projects with this team!

Better than expected! We were given a timeline for completion of project and the team kept its word! Very neat and thorough project. Outstanding work! We look forward to working with this company again in future endeavors! We highly recommend them.

David and his crew were extremely efficient, effective, and productive. We were faced with the complete demolition of a 35-40’ long 10’ high railroad tie retaining wall which had deteriorated. DMC removed the entire wall and the shale and soil which had sunk and caused the concrete parking pad to crack and sink within a few days. He constructed a new wall of Normandy blocks backed with stones and gravel, a new drainage system, and finished with permeable pavers which effectively addresses the large amount of rain water we get in the east Tennessee mountains. David always followed up with action on whatever he said he’d do. We would highly recommend DMC Outdoor Living for any large or small hardscaping project.

Great...everything was fine including crew...

Excellent, expertise in their field and design. David the owner was very helpful suggesting design and installation. Professionals at there best. Fair pricing and excellent artisans.

David and his crew came on time and stayed until the job was done. We did have a rain delay and a problem finding the correct liner, but that didn’t slow them down. They were very neat and removed all construction debris. David is awesome-so kind and willing to go the extra mile. My waterfall is fantastic- no longer leaking and very beautiful. I would hire David and crew again and again.

He worked diligently to ensure we were completely satisfied. We were in constant communication and I was given routine progress reports throughout the project. I recommend DMC without hesitation or reservations and will use him again on my next outdoor project. Richard Armbrister

The service was outstanding. I’m very pleased with how well it turned out. I would recommend your company to anybody and I’m sure they would be just as pleased as I am.

Beautifully! Turned our ugly wasted yard into a maintenance free oasis that we will enjoy for many years.

David and his team were great. They did a good job fixing my drainage issues and created a nice patio. I described my wants and needs for the project, and David carried them out. I would recommend them for your landscaping project.

They worked hard and smart. They used the most up to date methods to create a super sturdy deck that vastly improved on our old rotted, wobbly deck. They fixed blocking, missing face boards and rot where deck connected to the house. They even poured a cement step at bottom of my stairs. They cleaned up after really well. Super nice guys who went above and beyond to make a solid structure and improved stability of floor in my 30 year old house. Thank you Don and crew! You guys are the best.

The project was completed as promised. Dave and his crew were professional and knowledgeable. We had already purchased the stone as recommended by another contractor. Dave went out and purchased the correct stone at no additional cost to us as he promised. Dave understood out time constraints due to another project we had signed up. He was able to complete his project in the time promised. I would highly recommend Dave and his crew.