Hofstetter Landscaping

Landscape Contractors & Designers
Toronto ON M1H 1L5
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Happy i.
Happy i.
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Landscaping

Rick and his crew came in to do damage repair for a contracter we hired the previous year. Was not an easy task!They themselves ran into some issues that were definately not expected, but took care of everything including the unforeseen problems.They warranty their workmanship and their integrity is second to none!We have had many contractors do work on our house over the years, and by far Hofstetter Landscaping has been the best to work with as they deliver what they promise with professional results.They are highly recommended!!!Rick can use us as a referral anytime.

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Hey I know who this is, Dave thank you so much, yes you are correct there, we certainly ran into unforeseen problems at your house, I have never had so many issues with a patio and pool deck in my life, I am just happy that it was not us that built it, and that we were called in to fix it. Thank goodness we got it done and you are happy. Hey if you ever decide to redo that front driveway, I'd be pleased to do it for you. Keep us in mind for any future work. Thanks again.....Rick

KM in North York from Toronto
KM in North York from Toronto
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Residential retaining wall

Several estimates done for this major residential repair. Rick was extremely thorough with an explanation of the work needed and a detailed estimate. Very pleased with the final result and can't say enough good things about Ron and the crew. Being home the entire time it was obvious they were meticulous, courteous and extremely hard-working even in the blistering heat.

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
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I have to apologize here for taking so long to respond to this kind review, sorry about that, I get so tied up in my working and sometimes forget to take the time to smell the roses if you know what I mean. Ron and the boys really did run into some wicked heat last summer when they did your wall. I remember coming out to see the old concrete wall that we pulled out and I was drenched in sweat just quoting the job. I am please you are happy with the results, Pisa 2 from Unilock is a great product and looks amazing down the side of your home....Thanks again Rick

Janice S in Scarborough
Janice S in Scarborough
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Interlocking for patio and walkway

It was certainly a relief to find Hofstetter's landscaping , a company with excellent communication skills and high standards. A previous landscaper had attempted the job, which was to install interlocking for a patio and walkway in my backyard. It was substandard work and had to be redone.
Just a week after I hired Hofstetter's to redo the job using my materials, Rick, Ron and the team fit me in between larger jobs and the crew got the job done in 3 days. I was impressed with the work ethic of the crew.
I am grateful that Hofstetter's were able to accommodate me at such short notice and complete the job. Thank you

I would not hesitate to recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,350.00
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Janice thanks for your kind words, You know I can't believe some of the contractors out there, I think you must have found one of the worst guys possible, it was obvious that this guy did not own a level or a square or if he did, he did not know how to use it. I am glad you were able to find us and that we were able to put your mind at rest and rebuild the patio and walkway in the professional standards which you are right to expect. We really appreciate that you are willing to recommend us, most of our work comes from referrals and it is kind folks like yourself that make that possible. I am truly greatful, and enjoy that patio...Rick, Ashleigh and the Crew

Jessica
Jessica
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Driveway

Rick, Ron and the rest of the crew were extremely professional from start to finish. They did a top-notch job re-laying the driveway tiles and sloping the driveway so that rain water would no longer enter into the garage. They were courteous to our neighbours and came dressed each day in their blue shirts, which just adds to the whole feel of professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to family and friends as I love the fact that they guarantee their work for 5 years. Thanks all!

P.S. Ashleigh was a pleasure to deal with over the phone!

Approximate cost of services:
$25,000.00
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Hey Jessica thanks for mentioning the blue shirts, I always tell the guys to wear the uniform and some of the guys think it doesn't matter and that no one notices, your comments prove that it is noticed, and does add to the overall professionalism. I go by so many guys working outside in other companies and see them shirtless and their ripped pants hanging way down their butt cheeks and their underwear hanging out and it just looks bad.I am glad that your project worked out to your satisfaction and that we were able to find a complimentary style of brick to add to the overall look. It was a pleasure meeting you and your dad Steve, and please tell him I said hello. Rick

Jim C.
Jim C.
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Water feature rebuild

After many years and some jostling by less reputable landscaper who did some patio work adjacent to our water feature and small front yard pond, the whole thing needed to be redone. We decided to lift all the large Georgian Bay rocks and rebuild it with a new liner. The challenge was to work around existing finished landscaping which meant large equipment could not be used and everything needed to be done by hand, including moving very large (over four foot long) rocks. Rick and the team fit us in between larger jobs, and got the job done on schedule and on budget. We now know who we will call if we have other landscaping or water feature work.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,000.00
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Thanks Jim, I really appreciate the vote of confidence, I have to admit that was one tough rebuild, those rocks must have weighed 900 to 1100 lbs each. The guys really worked hard getting them out and back in.. Thanks so much..... Rick

Jan Haskings-winner from Toronto
Jan Haskings-winner from Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

landscaping

Although it took a while for my budget and imagination to match, the final job is amazing. My front garden is the talk of the neighbourhood! I have used Hofstetter Landscaping time and time again. Always timely, and amazing work. I highly recommend them!

Approximate cost of services:
$6,000.00
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Thanks Jan, that front yard yard with the rocks, paths and gardens really did work out nice I'm glad you like it. By the way I am sorry to here of the passing of your husband, I know so many things we did around there were for his benefit. Next time I'm in the neighbourhood I'll drop in to say hello and we'll have coffee...Thanks Rick

Ross Mackay  from Aurora
Ross Mackay from Aurora
2 reviews Aurora, ON
10/10

Patio

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We had Hofstetter Landscaping design and build a new patio at the front of our home. Their experience and expertise helped tremendously with determining the final design to suit the property and house. The work was performed professionally and on time and we were particularly impressed by the work ethic of the crew, even when the boss had to be off site. The value they contributed to the project was excellent. We would work with them again in a heartbeat.
Ross Mackay

Approximate cost of services:
$11,200.00
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Hey Ross thanks for the encouragement, its nice to know that we can leave the job site for whatever reason and the crew can work efficiently and professionally on their own, I pride myself in the fact that each and every guy on the crew is striving to become a leader in their own right. It is our goal to have each guy eventually run his own crew for us, and so your words are special to me. One thing that I like about this business, is our ability to meet such nice people and to become friends with so many. Ashleigh and myself have been able to develop friendships that extend far beyond the business and you and Margaret are two we count as friends also. Who would ever expect that by talking and building a patio we would eventually be invited to your 50th wedding anniversary, just goes to show how great this life is and what a great field we are privileged to work in. Hey let's do dinner soon and on that note I'll get Ashleigh to call you... Thanks so much Rick

Raymond Mougeon  from Toronto
Raymond Mougeon from Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
8/10

Driveway and Retaining Wall

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Hi Ashleigh,

I’m sending you this e-mail to let you that I am quite satisfied with the work performed by your crew on my driveway and an adjacent retaining wall. I appreciated the fact that the driveway job could be done by recycling most of the pavers which had been installed by your company 15 years ago, since I like their colour and texture and they match the brick colour of my home.

The crew worked tirelessly and efficiently and were able to complete the driveway and retaining wall jobs in one and a half days. I was also quite impressed by the professional and social skills of the two crew members in charge of the project.

Thank you for an excellent job which lends additional appeal to my home.

Regards,

Raymond

Approximate cost of services:
$13,000.00
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Raymond Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure to work for you once again, after a quick lift and relay and a power washing it looked like brand new and with the introduction of the Polymeric Sand into the joints you should get many more years out of the driveway. One nice thing about interlocking stone is that it can always be repaired without anybody noticing it was ever touched and it will last 50+ years. I will let the boys know that you had great things to say about them....Thanks again Rick

Terry Whittam from Toronto
Terry Whittam from Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Retaining wall & fence

Rick and his team were definitely the right firm for this difficult job. The team was faster than I expected, cleaned up nightly and finished the entire job in under 2 weeks. Rick provides a "high touch" approach which builds trust & confidence in his customers!
Ricks company also has all the equipment to move fast!

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Terry thanks for the kind words, it really was a bit of a tough one there, wasn't it? We removed a lot of debris and made it really look good. We were originally called in to work for your next door neighbour and you were a pleasant bonus. You are right that having all the equipment makes all the difference in the world. I hear you have won some awards for the honey from your bees, Congratulations you must be a proud Poppa. I know Ashleigh enjoyed it on her toast. Hey when you are ready to do that driveway, give us a call...Thanks Rick

Anna from Pickering
Anna from Pickering
2 reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

Front Garden & Walk, Back Patio, Garden and Greenhouse Pad

Firstly I’d like to thank Homestars for introducing me to Hofstetter Landscaping. I couldn’t have been in better hands. When the owner Rick, came over for the first meeting I felt at ease. He was knowledgeable and respectful but not pushy or pretentious like the other companies I had interviewed. He listened to my wish list with artistic suggestions but practical sensibilities. His quotes were fair and designs were impressively clean and balanced. When I pulled back on my wish list after reviewing my own financial realities Rick didn’t batter an eyelash. There was no pressure. He speaks honestly and sincerely. He was there for my project and me.
The workers were respectful and courteous. They worked hard and with conscientious regard to not only my property but for the neighbours. They came punctually at proper working times. They thoroughly cleaned the driveway, sidewalk and the street of any bits of debris before leaving each day. The workmanship turned out immaculate. After this long cold winter I will see what the ice will reveal, and I have no hesitation to call Rick. He is so comfortably approachable. Quality is hard to come by these days. I’m so glad I found it with Rick and his team at Hofstetter Landscaping. Sincerely, Anna.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Anna I have to admit that you have to be my favorite customer of all time, you have a wonderful smile that is so inviting and warm. You make everybody feel like welcome family. Everyday you were there to welcome the crew in a warm and happy mood and they loved your coffee and treats. Ashleigh and I have enjoyed becoming friends and going to dinner a few times. On that note it is probably time to do that again soon, so Ashleigh will call you, and I'll be out soon to check up on the job just to make sure everything is still ok. Well all that above was on a personal note. As regards to your comments above, Thank You I really appreciate everything you had to say about our crew and especially about the daily clean up. I am a stickler for the clean up, I guess its a pet peeve, but to me it is so important, I feel a clean job site and clean trucks and properly put away equipment and tools tell you just about all you need to know about a company. When your property is left clean each day and the site nice and tidy it tells the world you care, One about your customer, Two about the neighbours and Three you have pride in what you do. You said you are glad you found us and we are glad we found you. Thanks...Rick

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More about Hofstetter Landscaping

Landscaping Contractors & Designers, Interlocking Stone.

OWNERSHIP AND CREDENTIALS
Hofstetter Landscaping is owned and operated by Rick and Ashleigh Hofstetter. Our “baby” was born in 1989 and is now 23 years old. (In case you’re wondering how old we are...suffices to say we are evergreens. :-) Did we tell you we are a landscaping company?)
From the beginning, we have always endeavoured to do the best quality work possible for our clients. We specialize in landscaping and that’s one of the reasons our “baby” has no siblings—no sister companies, no associates, no partners, no branches. Landscaping is what we do and we do it really well.

A TORONTO LANDSCAPING COMPANY WITH A DIFFERENCE
Ever since we started, and even more so now, we find the market exploding with Toronto landscaping companies that make a big noise about “cheap, cheap”. Now, if they were selling birds, it would be okay, but they are not, right? And yet, we often lose a job to a cheap company that “specializes” in being a “Jack-of-all-trades”. Do we want to compete with them? No. But does that mean we are frightfully expensive? Not at all! In fact, our goal is always to ensure that our customers get the best value for money and a landscape that makes them the envy of the neighbourhood without breaking the bank.

As we come across customers who do their due diligence by comparing quotes, we are very mindful and respectful of the fact that one needs to be price conscious. It’s when we are told about a competitive quote that implies “the other guy” can get the job done for less than it costs us to buy quality materials, the alarm bells go off. He needs a hefty deposit from you to pay his guys for the last job done, and of course, there is always that famous curbside taillight guarantee!

We would like to go on and tell you what we have learned and found out in these past 23 years but you wouldn't be able to read it all...

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO ENGAGE OUR LANDSCAPING SERVICES IN TORONTO

All we want to say is this—we do top quality work with a guarantee you can count on, every single time. If it’s not to your liking we'll do what it takes to make it right. We'll be there in years to come, particularly if the weather has given the work a beating.

• We are fully covered with 5 million liability insurance and WSIB approved.
• Our crew is safety certified or they don't work for us.
• Our business has City of Toronto licensing.
• Each team member has government ID.
• We pay our taxes and are an ethical, honest, law-abiding enterprise.

Yes, you will find cheaper Toronto landscaping companies out there. Will you find one better than us in terms of reputation for quality work and customer references? Not likely.

Please visit our website (www.HofstetterLandscaping.com) or call us today at 647-955-8382 to book a free, no obligation landscaping consultation in Toronto.

CATEGORIES
Landscape Contractors & Designers, Interlocking Stone, and Decks
SERVICES
Interlocking, Decks, Pool Deck, Gazebos, Fences, Pergola, Patios, Walkways, Porch, Steps, retaining Walls, Driveways, Irrigation, planting of flowers, trees, shrubs, sodding of lawns, outdoor kitchens, and water features,
BRANDS
Unilock
SPECIALITIES
Creating a one-of-a-kind landscape that's a reflection of your impeccable tastes.
WEBSITE
http://www.hofstetterlandscaping.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1989
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
9
PAYMENT METHOD
cheques
LICENSES
Yes
MEMBERSHIPS
BBB, Reno Contractors, Landscape Ontario, CNLA,
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
5 million Liability Insurance
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