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Estep Lighting and Landscaping

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,487 reviewed · 180 listed · Scored from 6 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(6) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Residential Landscape DesignHardscape & Patio DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignLandscape DesignerCommercial Landscape Design
Estep Lighting and Landscaping
Services
Residential Landscape Design, Hardscape & Patio Design, Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design
Reviews
6

What recent reviews say

Five of six reviewers praise Chris for thoughtful, detail-oriented work across landscape installation, planting, sod, lighting, and irrigation. He sends photo updates and completes jobs early. One review from six years ago reports he was rude on a service call.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive and quick to quote
  • detail-oriented execution
  • strong communication with updates
  • reasonable pricing
  • goes above and beyond
Watch-outs
  • rude phone manner on at least one occasion
attention-to-detailresponsivefair-pricingtransformed-yardreliable-follow-upquality-materials
Best for: Homeowners wanting hands-on oversight and regular project updates from the owner.
Think twice if: Customer service responsiveness on the phone has been uneven; one caller reported being hung up on.

Strengths

  • one-person operation means consistent attention to detail
  • quick turnaround on quotes and work
  • transparent communication with photo updates

Worth knowing

  • Owner Chris handles design, quotes, and implementation personally
  • Sends regular text updates and photos during projects
  • Offers advice tailored to specific yard conditions
  • Completed one large new-construction scope early
  • Offers halogen-to-LED bulb conversion and transformer replacement

What reviews say by service

Residential Landscape Design
Multiple reviewers praised complete landscape design and installation, from beds to sod to hardscape.
Hardscape & Patio Design
Firepit area construction and downspout tie-ins noted as thoughtfully executed.
Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design
Landscape lighting installation and irrigation systems delivered without complaint.
Commercial Landscape Design
Commercial services are listed but no review text specifically addresses them.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.66 average across the 109 residential landscape design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 37
Review recency 9
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How quickly can I get a quote?
Chris typically responds within a day with a quote and drawn-up plans, sometimes the same day.
Does he handle lighting as well as plantings and sod?
Yes, his services span landscape lighting installation and bulb-to-LED conversion, plus all planting and irrigation work.
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Last updated 2026-07-21