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Polished Landscaping

Updated 2026-07-21 · 1,487 reviewed · 180 listed · Scored from 24 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(24) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Hardscape & Patio DesignCommercial Landscape DesignLandscape Designer
Polished Landscaping
Services
Hardscape & Patio Design, Commercial Landscape Design, Landscape Designer
Reviews
24

What recent reviews say

Neil and his crew deliver backyard and front-yard overhauls that feel less like a project and more like a partnership. Reviewers consistently mention his ability to take a rough idea and turn it into something better than they imagined, then execute it without cutting corners or disappearing until the job is done.

Jobs span custom patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, fireplaces, water features, retaining walls, stone walkways, and planting work across multi-month builds. Families report spending genuine time in spaces the crew transformed, and multiple reviewers have hired them repeatedly. Neil shows up as a person first (described as a "standup guy" and "good guy"), which reviewers say builds the trust needed for creative outdoor living work.

Praised for
  • complete yard transformations
  • Neil's design vision and creativity
  • attention to detail and quality workmanship
  • honest pricing and clear communication
  • reliable, hardworking crew
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Best for: Homeowners seeking comprehensive outdoor living design from someone who stays engaged and communicates clearly.

Strengths

  • Creative design vision that exceeds initial requests
  • Complete backyard and front-yard transformations
  • Transparent communication and honest pricing
  • Neil personally involved; crew stays until project is done

Worth knowing

  • Neil is the principal and actively involved in projects, often present during consultations and on-site work
  • Two-month multi-phase projects are typical; crew stays on-site until completion
  • Repeat customers common; multiple reviewers hired them three or more times
  • Work includes custom paver selection (including decorative options), outdoor kitchen builds with integrated appliances, in-ground water features, pergolas, and grading solutions

What reviews say by service

Hardscape & Patio Design
Custom patio installation, stone walkways, and retaining walls consistently praised for precision grading and material selection.
Residential Landscape Design
Complete backyard and front-yard overhauls that integrate multiple elements (hardscape, planting, water features, outdoor structures).
Landscape Designer
Neil's design vision repeatedly mentioned as transformative; customers report trusting his creative direction beyond their initial brief.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.66 average across the 99 hardscape & patio design businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 89
Review volume 61
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you visit in person before quoting?
Yes. Reviewers mention Neil coming to the home to assess the project and provide a quote before starting work.
How long do typical projects take?
Multi-month builds are common. One reviewer described a comprehensive two-month transformation including patio, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, rock garden, and grading.
Can you handle both design and installation?
Yes. Reviews confirm Neil provides design input and oversees the crew's installation of the full project scope.

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Last updated 2026-07-21