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Luxury Outdoor Living

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,487 reviewed · 180 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(32) 67 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pool & Outdoor Living DesignLandscape Lighting & Irrigation DesignLandscape DesignerHardscape & Patio Design
Luxury Outdoor Living
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Pool & Outdoor Living Design, Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design, Landscape Designer
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Malek and his crew excel at hardscape and outdoor living design, delivering projects that meet or exceed client expectations with professional execution. However, aftercare communication is inconsistent: some clients report years of reliable maintenance support, while others are left waiting months for responses to failed lights, loose stonework, or warranty follow-ups.

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

Praised for
  • skilled crew and owner
  • transforms backyard vision into reality
  • responsive during project delivery
  • reliable long-term follow-up
Watch-outs
  • poor communication after job completion
  • durability issues (lights, stonework failures)
  • unresponsive to repair requests
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Best for: homeowners planning major hardscape or outdoor living projects with clear design preferences
Think twice if: responsiveness to repair requests or warranty issues matters to you; some clients wait months for aftercare contact

Strengths

  • professional execution of complex hardscape projects
  • detailed design consultation tailored to client vision
  • extensive multi-year track record with repeat clients

Worth knowing

  • Owner Malek named as primary contact and decision-maker
  • crew member Dareen mentioned as responsive scheduler for repairs
  • typical projects: 125-foot retaining walls, full-yard landscaping with irrigation and lighting, patio extensions
  • one 25-year client relationship documented across three properties with seasonal irrigation maintenance

What reviews say by service

Hardscape & Patio Design
expert execution on large-scale projects; loose stonework reported months after completion
Pool & Outdoor Living Design
transforms backyard layout and functionality; concerns about retaining wall utility and water management
Landscape Designer
strong design consultation and plant selection; crew responsive during installation phase
Landscape Lighting & Irrigation Design
accent lighting praised for transforming night appearance; lights failing within months; maintenance support inconsistent

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.64 average across the 60 landscape lighting & irrigation design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 68
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Malek offer seasonal maintenance?
Yes. Long-term clients report he performs annual irrigation line flushing, head adjustments, and replacement, plus maintenance on lighting systems, but aftercare response times vary significantly.
What size projects does he take on?
Projects range from small hot tub slabs to major undertakings: one client hired him for a 125-foot retaining wall (9-10 feet high) and pool-area patio.
Can I request design changes during the project?
Yes. Multiple reviews cite Malek as responsive and accommodating to feedback and request modifications throughout the build.
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Last updated 2026-07-21