All reviews for Rainmaker Landscapes, LLC

Great people! Amazing work!

Great work! Efficient- thoughtful and hard working. Thank You!!!! John. We appreciate the great work!

We had rock landscaping installed in our back yard. We love it ! Less to mow and it looks great!!They came up from Colorado and knocked of out of the park !

I was very pleased with John's landscaping design and installation of sod and driveway it was done on time and when his crew finished they left my house clean and I couldn't be more happy

John and Amanda of Rainmaker Landscapes are very responsive, punctual, and professional. Their customer service, response time and follow thru is unheard of in this industry!

John Scully and his team recently completed a sodding / planting job for a neighbor. As the guy next door and a daily observer I want to commend them for their efforts in keeping the common area which they used clean each day before leaving. THANKS!

we have used Rainmakers landscapes on two different properties of ours.
both times they showed up when promised and completed work on time and efficiently. always respectful and professional. not to mention the work looked amazing. their designs came out better than we could have imagined. we will definetely use them again this summer on our next project. Thank you John & amanda

Rainmaker Landscapes had done numerous jobs for us. Sod, sprinkler system, concrete work. Removed old wooden deck, replaced it with a beautiful stone deck, that requires no sanding or staining. Replaced our front porch with the stone work also. It is beautiful and requires no maintenance. Thank You John and Amanda, and your crew. We will continue to use you on our next project.

John and Amanda were amazing to work with. Had our backyard completely redone several years ago. It was a mess from the previous owners and the only way to deal with it was to literally just rip it all out and start from scratch. Our grass is still doing great, our trees have grown amazingly well and we love the entire area. Had them come back out 2 years later to help deal with some drainage issues in the front yard and put in a riverbed for us. It was such a swampy area and next to impossible to mow, the wasps were insane and the smell was getting pretty bad. We've yet to have an issue with either jobs they've done. Great people to work with, honest and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for future projects that come up.

We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Rainmaker Landscapes. John, Amanda and their crew did an amazing job and were some of the hardest working individuals we’ve ever hired. They replaced a retaining wall, sod front and back, multiple flower beds, fence with RV gate and a trailer paver pad.

I read their online reviews, where in question, read their response, and when a list of prior customers was provided with their quote, I took the time to call a number of them before making our decision. We truly have our dream yard and want to thank them for it!

We moved into our home in April, and finally I couldn't take the dogs bringing in the dirt anymore, it was time for landscaping. In July I started calling landscapers, I called 11 companies, and only 3 responded. One of those was Rainmakers. Even though their quote was a little higher than the others, the professionalism and responsiveness was amazing, and John and Amanda clearly knew what they were doing.

They were open to our requests, even the odd one from my daughter, who wanted a stage in the backyard, and were willing to share their own expertise as well. Our backyard went from dirt and weeds, to a place that we truly love hanging out. It was an expense that we didn't expect, but turned out to be an amazing investment, especially during the pandemic when we were asked to stay home. We had an outdoor spot that is comfortable and beautiful to be in.

I highly recommend Rainmakers with John & Amanda and their crew. They not only did a great job, but finished on time and were wonderful to work with.

I have a stunning and not at all boring fully xeriscaped front lawn!

Look no further, Rainmaker Landscapes is the Landscape company to use. They are an awesome business and did a fantastic job. There knowledge is superb and they provided valuable insights for our lawn. They were responsive and respectful and were truly a pleasure to deal with. The high quality of their work is evident and I couldn't be happier to work with John and Amanda. Highly recommend them for your needs

I recently had the pleasure of working with Rainmaker Landscapes and I cannot express enough how impressed I am with their service. From start to finish, they were an absolute delight to work with. First and foremost, their communication was exceptional. Right from the initial inquiry, Amanda was prompt and professional with every step and communication. They listened attentively to my ideas and preferences, and their team provided valuable input and suggestions to enhance the overall design. I felt like we came up with something better than I could have imagined. Rainmaker Landscapes truly exceeded my expectations. Their creative vision and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of the project. They not only brought my vision to life but also added their own unique touch, resulting in a landscape that is both beautiful and functional. The 30 foot garden Rainmaker Landscapes put in for me is visible by all the neighbors who walk by, it has become a beautiful landmark with flowers blooming from Spring to Fall. What truly sets Rainmaker Landscapes apart is their dedicated crew. They are a group of hardworking individuals who take pride in their craft. Throughout the project, they demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine passion for what they do. They worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail was perfect, and their commitment to excellence was truly admirable. I cannot recommend Rainmaker Landscapes highly enough. If you're looking for top-notch landscaping services with great communication and design work, look no further. Rainmaker Landscapes and their awesome crew will exceed your expectations and transform your outdoor space into a breathtaking oasis. Thank you, Rainmaker Landscapes, for a job well done and a beautiful garden to admire all year long, I just know my flowers are going to pop this year.
I can't wait for you to come back out and enhance another piece of my property.

I forgot to review before but they planted two maples for us last year which Abe been doing great. Also they were here to do planned work with our neighbor but when I saw what they were doing asked if I could get some trees planted and they were so quick to offer their services even when they had another project to do. The fact that they also follow up with projects a year later really shows their level of commitment to what they do. Would recommend to anyone wanting to take this off their plate.

Rainmaker did a fabulous job on my retaining wall replacement and paver patio project. They are so engaged, reliable and trustworthy. John, Amanda and their crew tackled a project that turned out to be more challenging than we originally thought. The crew worked incredibly hard on a labor intensive project, with a great deal of attention to detail and precision. They are "rock" stars :-). I almost hesitate to recommend them, for fear they will get too busy to help me with future projects! HA! Thank you, John and Amanda, Gregory and crew, for the fabulous job on the project and sincerely caring about your clients and your team!
KH

We had our backyard done by Rainmaker Landscapes and we are delighted by their service. The work was completed on time as promised. John and Amanda were awesome and communicated well on every step and kept us informed about everything that is happening in my yard. The workers were very friendly and did a very detailed job. They left the job site super clean when they finished the work. We love our new outdoor space and would recommend Rainmaker as a trustworthy landscaper.

Update 5/3/2023: I had small issue with 1 sprinkler and John and Amanda responded so quickly when I messaged! Hat’s off to their great customer service! Thank you John and Amanda for taking care of the issue so quickly! It’s so great to see you both always :)

Rainmaker Landscapes LLC did an exceptional job transforming my entire outdoor area. Working closely with John and Amanda was a pleasure—they brought numerous innovative ideas to the table and remained engaged throughout the entire process. From redesigning the planting beds to tree trimming, sod replacement, driveway removal and replacement and patio upgrades, and even assisting with patio furniture, they were involved in every aspect of my yard makeover. Their crew was professional and they kept me informed every step of the way.

What was initially supposed to be a three-week project extended to ten weeks due to the abundance of excellent ideas they incorporated, including my own. Our collaboration fostered a strong friendship, and I wholeheartedly recommend Rainmaker Landscapes LLC for all landscaping needs. John and Amanda maintained open communication throughout, holding daily meetings to discuss progress—a practice I appreciated. They’ve become like family to us, and I’m proud of the stunning transformation they’ve achieved.

Their expertise extended beyond basic landscaping; they created a beautiful garden area, rebuilt a fallen retaining wall, and coordinated additional services such as tree cutting and driveway replacement. Their visionary approach and attention to detail surpassed my expectations, and I’m thrilled with the results. Moreover, they continue to follow up to ensure everything is satisfactory.

We had the pleasure of working with Rainmaker Landscapes last summer. We had a strict budget and, after several quotes from other companies that would have allowed us to only complete portions of what we wanted to do in our backyard, we were pleasantly surprised to be able to work with RM to complete the entire project within our budget. Our project was a big one, and involved removing tons of existing dirt and rock, and replacing it with a retaining wall, new sod, bushes, trees, and sprinkler system to take care of them all. It turned out fantastic. They also turned an old fire pit into a pond at our request. During the project an existing fence post was broken, and it was replaced without a word.

We had no issues with RM completing what they agreed to in the contract, and they didn’t ask us for any additional money before the job was completed, even though I have a feeling the retaining wall was a bigger project and took more time and blocks than they anticipated. This is a small business with some of the usual small business issues (like scheduling during the busy season with limited resources), but with just a little patience comes the personal touch that you won’t get from bigger companies.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend RM to friends and family.

Hired Rainmaker to install RV driveway/parking. Was presently surprised by the idea John came up with to keep the ground in towards the house. Equally surprised on how fast he got the job done and how amazed it looks. Definitely will hire again when the time comes. Excellent communication, excellent work. Highly recommend.

Updated 12/21/2019
Reached out again to another project. No response.

tl:dr
I am mostly pleased with the finished product produced by Rainmaker Landscape. However, for the price paid, which is significant but appropriate for the amount of work performed, too many frustrations and causes for personal intervention were involved to ensure a professional-grade result. If John at Rainmaker had simply produced work that he would want at his own house (Golden Rule) without my intervention, this would be a 5-star review.

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Company name: Rainmaker Landscape
Owner: John

Although the work performed by John's team was a marked improvement over what my front yard was, it was not without frustration. This is my number one complaint. A consumer should be able to trust that the contractor is capable and interested in producing professional results without intervention. This was not my experience.

[Cost]
I think, given the work that was agreed upon, the price was just about right at around $10k. I don't suffer from the delusion that it is cheap or easy to transform a front yard. The work performed included:

[Work]
- Installation of a retaining wall, 70-80ft long and four 6-in blocks tall
- removal of old "lawn"
- a brick-lined pit (aqueduct? micro fallout shelter? nobody knows) that was in the front yard and covered with a stone slab - caved and filled in with dirt
- a sprinkler system w/ 6 sprinkler heads installed
- 3 french drains installed on gutter downspouts
- new soil, sod + edging installed
- grading for proper water runoff

It was a sizable task, no doubt. Others have suggested that the price was high, but I have had work done elsewhere on my house, and I have a pretty good feel for the relative cost of work.
I paid it because I expected to get a professional job. As I said, I had to intervene several times to make sure I wasn't going to be stuck with sub-par results.

1) The retaining wall: This was the single original goal of the work that I approached Rainmaker Landscapes with, and should have been the primary focus to do right. I had to insist several times that John do it as originally planned rather than shorten the length or do less than the full 24-in height.

2) John borrowed my neighbor's sledge hammer after breaking his mallet while trying to break up the aforementioned concrete slab covering the brick-lined pit. What happened, you ask? Well, he broke my neighbor's sledge hammer handle and without even pausing for breath, handed the broken sledge to him and says "it had a crack in the handle". I was very embarrassed at his behavior in front of my neighbor. If a tool is already damaged or weakened, you shouldn't be using it. And if you already broke your tool, you probably should be using a more suitable tool for the job. And how could you make this situation better? By suggesting that your client pay for the replacement tool. Yep. That happened. I will say that, in the end, he took care of replacing the tool himself. However, the damage to his reputation at this point was already done.

3) I had to speak with the plumbing contractor directly to get the new water-line copper pipe, clearly visible on the finished family room wall in my basement, leveled. The plumber soldered it at about a 15 degree angle off level and was prepared to leave it there. I noticed it at the end of the work crew's day. He took off and left it like that. 15 degrees is significant over a three foot piece of pipe running beneath a level window.

4) The French drains. John had not left a sufficient length of drain sock to cover the perforated drain tubes. We could have waited for his return, but that ended up being about 5 hours later, and honestly, I didn't want to have to deal with him again at this point. So, I went to the hardware store and purchased a new roll so that the workers could get the job done and not waste any more time.

5) No insulation on the new external copper pipe. In Colorado...

6) There is currently a 6-8" depression in my front yard where water gathers and can't be mowed. Still waiting for them to come resolve.