When it comes to your space, you want to be able to look out your window and enjoy the scenery around you. Whether you are getting routine maintenance done, or are starting a big project, having a landscaper that you can trust to do the job right, and do it how you envisioned makes the process that much easier.

What Is A Landscaper?

Landscaping refers to any activity that changes the visible features of an area of land. When most people think of landscapers, they think of someone who tends to flowers and cuts grass. This article is about landscapers who work on larger scale projects such as retaining walls, and patios. (Some of these companies still do day to day maintenance).

We Are Basing Our Reviews On the Following Criteria:

• Google Reviews
• Variety of services offered
• Educational website
• Customer experience

(Please bear in mind that these companies are ranked in no particular order)

Atkinson Landscaping

What Their Website Says:

Atkinson Landscaping focuses on offering an industry-leading customer experience. Upon first contact, it is our goal to have an estimator meet with you and provide a quote within 24 hours. Once the quote is approved, it is immediately scheduled into our system and a Project Manager is assigned to the job.”

Google Reviews:

119 reviews with a 4.9 star rating

Services offered:

• Stone projects- Patios, retaining walls, garden walls, driveways
• Soft scaping- Planting, lawn installation (sod), bark mulch and top dressing, driveways
• Synthetic grass- Artificial turf

Why They Made This List:

Prices for projects are on their website, allowing potential clients to see how much each project (patio, sod, retaining walls) is roughly going to cost. They strive to give a quote within 24 hours, which tells us they value their customer’s time.

Carter Landscape Construction Ltd.

What Their Website Says:

“Carter Landscape Construction prides itself on their expertise and versatility of services they provide. From excavation to installation, Carter Landscape is a one stop shop for all your landscaping needs.”

Google Reviews:

12 5.0 star reviews

Services Offered:

• Retaining walls
• Paving stone
• Excavation/ bobcat work

Why They Made This List:

Carter Landscape Construction has a wide variety of services that they offer, and the owner is very involved in the company. Previous job pictures show beautiful work.

Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

What Their Website Says:

“At Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd. Our goal is to make the design-build process and enjoyable one for all involved. Our experience and continuous pursuit to provide perfect landscapes for each client has taught us that standardized procedures help out clients feel comfortable through the duration of the project, and it enables us to develop a landscape that best suits their lifestyle.”

Google Reviews:

21 5.0 start reviews

Services Offered:

• Landscape design
• Landscape construction – Water features, retaining walls, patios and pathways, custom wood structures, landscape lighting
• Landscape maintenance – Pruning, weeding, irrigation blow-out, edging, clean up, fertilizing

Why They Made This List:

Jovak is able to bring customers a one stop shop for all of their needs, from the planning stages to the execution stage. They have certified Allan Block installers, and have a 2018 Best of Houzz service award, which is a community- based award given at the beginning of each year determined by the prior years’ work.

Westview Landscape Services

What Their Website Says:

“Westview Landscape Services Inc. is a family owned and operated landscape contractor based in Langley, BC. We specialize in all landscape design and installations that receive high levels of public exposure for both residential and commercial clients. We strive to bring your vision and dream for your property to life.”

Google Reviews:

65 google reviews with a 4.7 rating

Services Offered:

• Hardscaping – Retaining walls, patios, paving stones, raised flower beds and borders
• Concrete work - Driveways, walkways, concrete sealing
• Property maintenance – Commercial maintenance, Hedge and tree trimming, Aeration, Fertilizing, pressure washing
• Landscape lighting
• Water Features
• Snow removal
• Landscaping – Turf installs, tree and hedge planting

Why They Made This List:

Westview landscape services provide a wide range of services. Not many companies offer concrete sealing, which we believe it essential to keeping your pavers looking new and protecting them from the elements.

While we know that the Fraser Valley has many great contractors and landscapers, we chose to focus on a couple criteria that made these companies stand out from others. As with anything, we encourage homeowners to do their research on who they are hiring, and make sure that the company you hire aligns with your values and needs. To learn how to hire a contractor click here.