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Updated 2026-07-10 · 1,968 reviewed · 255 listed · Scored from 37 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(37) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified Publishes prices
Landscape Design & InstallationIrrigation & Sprinkler SystemsHardscaping & Masonry
GardenGOAT
Services
Landscape Design & Installation, Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems, Hardscaping & Masonry
Reviews
37

What recent reviews say

Nicolas and his team consistently deliver attentive, transparent service from design through execution. Clients describe reliable communication, thoughtful design input, and crew work that matches plans exactly, with pricing that feels fair even against competitors' quotes.

Specific strengths show across design consultation (2D and 3D renderings), sod and irrigation installation, masonry (sidewalks, patios, retaining walls), and deck/pergola work. Long-term follow-up is seamless: one client needed irrigation tweaks two years after their first project and got same-day attention. Nicholas and crew leads Jose and Ezekiel are named consistently as skilled and patient, particularly with first-time landscape clients.

Praised for
  • responsive and communicative
  • detail-oriented crew
  • fair pricing
  • quality craftsmanship
  • listens and offers thoughtful advice
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Best for: Homeowners wanting design input and long-term relationship with a responsive, fair-priced team

Strengths

  • Owner-operated with named crew leads
  • Long-term customer relationships (repeat work common)
  • Fair pricing backed by detail-oriented execution
  • Design consultation includes 2D and 3D renderings

Worth knowing

  • Owner Nicolas manages design and client communication
  • Named crew leads Jose (carpentry) and Ezekiel (team lead)
  • Irrigation systems maintained and expanded for past clients without issues
  • One project reworked (pergola) mid-job to ensure structural quality
  • Site visits include 2D and 3D renderings in design fee
  • Typical project turnaround 5 days to 2 months depending on scope
  • Follow-up adjustments handled quickly

What reviews say by service

Landscape Design & Installation
Clients credit thoughtful design input and attention to site-specific conditions (microclimates, soil, existing features); plans executed exactly as drawn
Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems
Multiple clients report sod and sprinklers holding up well years later; expansions and adjustments handled quickly and reliably
Hardscaping & Masonry
Limestone sidewalks, patios, retaining walls, pergolas, and decks praised for excellent craftsmanship and finishing details

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.72 average across the 182 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 84
Review volume 69
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does GardenGOAT do design consultation or just installation?
Yes. They charge $900–$1,600 for a site visit plus 2D and 3D renderings. Clients report the design input helps clarify goals and maximize project success.
What happens if I need changes or repairs after installation?
One client had irrigation adjustments needed two years after initial install, and Nicolas's team handled it quickly. Another had a pergola reworked mid-project when the original design didn't meet structural standards.
Do they serve my area?
Their website lists Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Westlake Hills. They are based in Zilker.

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Last updated 2026-07-10