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“ If you’ve had the chance to work with us on a landscaping project, we’d love it if you could take the time to leave us a review describing your experience with us. Your feedback will help other homeowners make an informed decision about their home landscape. Click on any of the buttons below to share your review. “
- Sam Maerz, Owner of Back 40 Landscaping
Reviews from clients
Read what our satisfied clients had to say about us, get some insight into how we do our work, and see what you can expect when choosing us as your landscaping company.
Damon Loewen
Sam was punctual, professional, honest and an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs any landscaping done.
Response from the owner
Thanks Damon Loewen !
Ali Marie Siemens
Back40 Landscaping is the business to call when you’re looking to spruce up your property. In a world where customer service seems to be forgotten, Back40 ensures it’s their number one priority. The communication was fantastic and the work completed was even better. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Back40 to my closest friends and elderly family members. They will take care of you and do so honestly.
Response from the owner
Thank you Ali! We work very hard on our communication, and are glad to hear you valued it.
Daniel Nikkel
Sam at Back 40 landscaping is a guy who will get your small or big project done right and done efficiently. They take pride in their work and you can always expect the highest level of quality. The equipment they run is always fully maintained and of the highest quality. I will personally recommend them for any project.
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Ernie and Betty Loewen
We hired Sam and Natasha in the Spring of 2020. We worked with them all Summer and loved their work. They did a great job and exceeded expectations. Thank you for your hard work.
Response from the owner
Thank you Mr. And Mrs. Loewen!
Monica Skeels
Sam was thorough and efficient in his grading of our property (after everything had been dug up due to new perimeter drainage) and he skillfully put a new cement riser in place as well. He reseeded our lawn and supervised it’s watering and regrowth until it was full and green again. He had all the necessary equipment and was very adept at using it. I would highly recommend this company for any of your landscape needs. Sam was friendly and had a real knack for this work.
Response from the owner
Thank you for the review Monica! We really appreciate it.
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Doug Crockett
Sam has been providing exceptional service for our property for over 3 years. He manages our yearly grass needs, from fertilizing and weed management, to regular maintenance. He’s taken on large projects and small for us. Every job he does is handled with precision and care. He loves what he does and it shows. When you need him he’s there. His communication is excellent. Don’t hesitate to call him. You won’t be disappointed.
Response from the owner
Thank you Doug! We love working with you and Jen!
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Marilyn Hercus
I am very happy with the experience and the final product of our project with Back40 Landscaping. My project included a two-tier Allen Block retaining wall, large interlocking brick patio, walkways, and driveway. All looks amazing! Sam and Andrew were efficient, skillful, and made sure to ‘do it right’. They built to, or exceeded, Code with everything they built and they were very thoughtful of the workplace. They were careful of where they staged their equipment and materials to minimize impact for myself and my neighbours. After every shift, they cleaned up behind themselves going so far as to sweep the street if needed. Very impressed and can’t recommend them enough!
Response from the owner
Thank YOU for putting your trust and faith in us. We could not have enjoyed working WITH you anymore. It was a huge project, and with your input it came out perfect!
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Kendra Deglan
We used Back 40 Landscaping for our annual turf maintenance this year, and we will definitely be using them again next year. Sam is not only polite and very responsive, he is also very knowledgeable. Sam tests the soil so he knows exactly what it needs, while other companies offer a generic treatment plan. You need to know what’s wrong before you try and fix it.
He will be straight up honest with you and provide you with the best quality product. A great lawn doesn’t happen overnight, but I am excited to see the results in the years to come.
Response from the owner
Thank you Kendra! It’s going to look great!
Michael Hercus
Sam was beyond professional, from working with the city to finishing the project, he worked with us when we wanted changes along the way and made suggestions when we weren’t sure what we wanted. Everything was detailed in a contract so we all knew what the expectations were for construction and payments. Most impressive was their attention to detail and to make sure they did things right. Our old patio and driveway didn’t have any base – no wonder it cracked and broke! Sam went beyond code to properly install a stable foundation so I’m certain this project will last decades. We joked that he was like Mike Holmes making sure everything was perfect – but it’s true. Very happy with the entire experience and absolutely happy with the final project. I would recommend Back40 to anyone needing hardscaping or landscaping. Absolutely worth 5-stars!
Response from the owner
Hi Michael,
Thank you for taking time out of your day to write us a review. We enjoyed working with your entire family, and are very grateful to you for your efforts in making sure each and every voice in your family was heard. Your excellent communication made it much easier for us. Because we were all on the same page the project went great! Like I told your Mother we will always remember this one!
P.S I have not heard the Mike Holmes comparison before. I don’t mind that!
Thank you,
-Sam
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Colleen Ali
Sam and his crew from Back 40 Landscaping replaced a rotten and fallen wooden retaining wall with a beautiful Allan Block wall. I found everyone to be very polite, curtiuos and extremely professional. They all worked hard and took pride in their work. Sam was meticulous placing each Allan block. He strove for perfection and the finished wall exceeded my expectations. Sam and Natasha were wonderful and helped to make this a great experience. Thank you to every at Back 40 Landscaping for my beautiful new wall!
Response from the owner
Thank you Colleen! The 5 of us enjoyed working with you, on your retaining wall.
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Cheryl Sheridan
Response from the owner
Thank you for the kind words Cheryl! We all enjoyed working with you and Gary!
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Jean Hercus
We are very happy with the results of our yard reno . Including a retaining wall,paving stone patio,driveway and walkways. There were many unforseen issues and challenges along the way. But all were handled on a very professional way. This team have a great work ethic, are knowledgeable and pay incredible attention to detail. Final product is beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner
Thank you Jean! We will keep a lot of great memories from this project.
Iain Wilson
Back40 Landscaping are without doubt the most professional crew I’ve worked with. They took on a large drainage job, using new technology, completed it ahead of schedule and below budget.
Sam and his crew are open communicators, professional and courteous to the client and residents of the community they’re working in.
I highly recommend and will continue to use Back40 Landscaping for any future project.
Response from the owner
Hi Iain! Thank you for your kind review. Every member of our team loved working with you, strata, and every resident of your townhome complex. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
-Sam
Megan Porter
We hired Sam at Back 40 Landscaping to complete some gardening work in both the front and back of our property. He regraded our yard and added a few flower beds along our fence. Sam was prompt, professional, and did the job both meticulously and quickly. We were incredibly impressed by his friendliness and willingness to offer an honest opinion. I would absolutely recommend Back 40 for any of your landscaping projects!
Response from the owner
Thank you Megan!
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Ingrid Petersn
Sam and Parm were very personable, friendly and well mannered. They both did exactly what I wanted even if that meant changing a few things. I have already recommended Back 40 to my girlfriend, and will forward his info to my friends in the future.
Response from the owner
Thank you Ingrid! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed working with us, and we completed the work exactly as you wanted. We look forward to your referrals, and making them just as happy.
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Stephanie Wiebe
We hired Sam and his team to put drainage in our backyard that badly floods every fall/winter, and to also to removed somme very over grown trees. Right from the start, Back 40 was extremely professional, thorough and great at communication. As with most construction/reno jobs there are surprises along the way. Sam was great at explaining our options and working with our budget, while making sure we were setting our yard up for future success and fewer problems.
They went above and beyond. As they state on their website, they really do challenge the status quo and look at things differently. Because of that, we have a drainage system better than any out there. We have more work to do in the future and Sam and his team at Back 40 will be the first people we call when the time comes.
Response from the owner
Thank you Stephanie! We are very grateful you and Tyler hired us for your French Drain and new backyard project. It will serve you for a very long time!
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Kerriann Smith
We hired Sam to redo our front and back lawns after the city did some upgrade work on our street, leaving the front 6 feet of our front lawn almost entirely gravel. He dug up the gravel portion to replace with soil, and ensured both front and back lawns were even/weeded/seeded/fertilized and in a matter of weeks we had a beautiful lawn! We were so happy we also hired him to dig out some overgrown hedges, replace a retaining wall, edge and mulch several garden beds, and fix up our side gravel driveway. After all of Sam’s work, we regularly have neighbours comment on how good it all looks.
We would absolutely recommend Sam to anyone looking for landscaping services, his passion for his work really shows!
Response from the owner
Thank you Karriann! It was great to work with you and your husband redoing what ended up being most of your landscaping! It definitely improved your curb appeal, and more importantly lifted a huge weight off your shoulders I’m sure! We look forward to working with you again in the future!
-Sam
Gary Grennan
I hired Back 40 to redo my residential lawn in Vancouver and it looks phenomenal. I tried for years to fix my lawn myself to no avail. My lawn had dirt patches and weeds everywhere prior to hiring them. The staff was EXTREMELY knowledgable about lawn repair and lawn care. They came over and did the work fast and efficiently while still paying attention to small details. I am very happy I hired them and would not hesitate to recommend them to my family and friends. I will post photos of my lawn in the spring to show it off!
Response from the owner
Hi Gary! Thank you very much for leaving us a review, and for talking about your experience with us. We cant wait to see the lawn photos in spring.
-Sam
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Bev Toews
My wife and I hired Sam and his crew to build us a privacy fence. Every aspect of the project was 100%. We would highly recommend hiring Back 40 Landscaping. They have top notch equipment and did an excellent job.
Response from the owner
Thank you for the 5 Star review Bev. We really enjoyed working with you in your fence. We know it will last for decades!
-Sam
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Carson J
Sam was very professional he explained the project very thoroughly, did exactly what we talked about, we will definitely hire again for our next retaining wall!
Response from the owner
Thank you Carson!
Nick Bondi
Sam replaced our failed retaining wall. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure that our new retaining wall stays put. Would hire again.
Response from the owner
Thank you Nick for your feedback.
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Jacquie Keras
Great service! Sam was very proffession and helpful throughout our lawn renovation. 10/10 would reccomend.
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Hannah Wiebe
Very professional and punctual. We got our patio done and it looks amazing. I would for sure use this service again!
Response from the owner
Hi Hannah! Thank you for hiring us, and for the feedback.
-Sam
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Chrissy Jesse
Sam is very professional and the quality of his work is excellent. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner
Thank you Chrissy for the review and feedback!
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Todd Skeels
Sam loves what he does and it shows in his service and advice.
Response from the owner
Thank you Todd. I definitely do love what I do!
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Harman Cheema
Got retaining wall done. Very professional and efficient service😊
Response from the owner
Thank you Harman for the review! We enjoyed working with you. Enjoy your new wall for decades to come!
-Sam
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Jim Loewen
Very happy with finished look, and work done.
Response from the owner
Thanks Jim! It was great working with you adding a gravel parking pad, and digging out the stumps! We will see you on the next one.
-Sam
Jon Wiebe
We hired Sam and Back 40 Landscaping to install a drain and regrade our gravel driveway.
Sam was very professional and timely in his communication. The job was done efficiently and to high standards.
Would recommend him to anyone!
Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing this!
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Nick and Amanda Muik
Sam fixed our gravel driveway. He was very professional and finished the job within our timeline and budget. We are very happy with the end result and would highly recommend Back 40 Landscaping!
Response from the owner
Thank you for the review Nick & Amanda!