Landscaping reviews in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Brian installed landscape lighting at our home. He did a fantastic job, no mess, we were well informed and we couldn't have been happier! I have never seen such lovely and dramatic lighting! There was an issue with the power box, Brian handled it immediately and seamlessly. Highly satisfied with the entire process!

I was completely satisfied with Brian's work. He was quick and clean. His follow up was surprising. He texted weekly to get updates on the lawn and advised me on how to water and maintain healthy growth of the lawn. Will be using him in the spring for additional work.

I honestly don't know where to start. I guess at the beginning. Dirtworks started the job when he said he would, and finished when he said he would. Quite different from the "two weeks" you hear from a contractor.
Then their work is exceptional. I thought craftsmanship and caring about your work was a lost art. Not with Dirtworks. Their attention to detail was phenomenal. Things I would have never noticed were done perfectly. I could not find a thing that they did in building my wall that was done in a compromising fashion.
When Brian bid the job I thought it was a fair bid. After seeing the job that he did I feel I got more than my money's worth. If you are thinking of using him, do it. You won't regret it.
As I told my wife this was some of the best money I ever spent.

I had a stamped and dyed concrete patio done. It turned out amazing. Brian is very knowledgeable, informative, efficient and clean. I highly recommend!

I originally talked to another man about a retaining wall and french drain. He quickly realized that the scope of the project was too large for him and recommended Brian at Dirt Works Landscape and Excavation. Brian called me within a few minutes and met with me right away. I was a responsible homeowner and got additional bids, but I chose Dirt Works because Brian understood the severity of my water issues. I felt very confident that he was going to be able to handle exactly what he was proposing. His written estimate was thorough plus he kept me up to date daily on any problems that arose. He never pushed additional upgrades on me but was more than accommodating when I asked for extra projects that were not in the original estimate. My project began with a rather large french drain and retaining wall and ended up with a whole yard landscaping. The end result is a yard that I don't cringe at when I come home after work. I look forward to enjoying my new space in the coming years and not worrying every time it rains. Brian, you are a rock star! (Pun intended!)

We just had Dirt Works pour a new sidewalk / stairs and it could not have gone any smoother or turned out any better. Working with Brian and Brandon was super easy as they are both true professionals. They are both respectful and trustworthy and the pride they have for their work really shows. I would highly recommend them.

Brian and his crew have done two jobs for me at my house, they did a great job both times. He was awesome to work with and he listened to our needs and ideas then came up with a concept that fit perfectly with both. He is a responsive and knowledgeable professional with an eye for detail and exacting standards. I will use him again for any needs in the future!

Dirt Works did a garage tear down and landscaping for me the week of June 26, 2023. Brian, the owner, was awesome; professional, reliable and knowledgeable. He explained the job in detail and made some great suggestions. Brian and his crew worked long hours and finished the job in 2 days, I would highly recommend Dirt Works and will not hesitate to hire them again.

I had a major overhaul of my landscaping and was well-satisfied. Brian was knowledgeable & prompt in communicating. He has an impressive work ethic, collaborates with the customer to provide the desired outcome, and follows up after the work is done. Great job, Brian!.

My initial review (above) was posted a couple of years ago. We recently moved to a new home in the South Hills and needed extensive yard work -- leveling, adding topsoil, hydroseeding, tree planting, etc. Once again we contacted Brian and once again he did a wonderful job under less than ideal weather conditions (heat and rain). He and his crew worked from early morning until dusk. Brian made certain his crew completed the work as we requested and cleaned up the site each evening. When extreme heat and the invasive "army worms" devasted much of my newly-planted grass, Brian replanted and even though he moved on to other jobs he continued to monitor the progress of my lawn until I was satisfied. I'm somewhat fussy and like details done right, but I have nothing but praise for the work Brian has done for me and would heartily recommend him for any landscape work.

Brian did a fantastic job on our yard. After getting a pool our yard needed some serious landscaping and excavating. We saw the work that Dirt Works did on a neighbor's yard and we decided to hire Brian. He is extremely knowledgeable and affordable. He did a great job fixing a pretty complex issue in our yard.

The work was done in an orderly fashion with cleanup after every work day. Brian kept in touch with us everyday with a progress report and we couldn't be happier with the finished product. I highly recommend DirtWorks for any project you may be considering.

Brian was easy to work with and extremely professional. He arrived early and worked until sundown. He provided premium sod with quality installation and took pride in every step of the process including the hydroseeding of our backyard. He even came back to check on the progress of our new lawn! We couldn't be happier and highly recommend Dirt Works without reservation!

He Hydroseeded my lawn and the grass barely came up. He blamed everything from the soil, incorrect prep, watering, the weather, you name it. I had my soil sent away to Penn State for an analysis and it came back perfectly fine. I gave him a second chance to make it right and he overcharged me. He brought in about 100 dollars in top soil (5 tons) and I asked him to make sure he brought his laser level to make sure it was with a half inch of level for an ice rink we were installing . He didn’t even own a rotary laser level like any competent excavator. I reviewed our security camera footage and there was no laser level used. Now I have to deal with a 4 inch drop.

UPDATE: As you can see from this jokers response, this isn’t a company you want to deal with. I had two very simple requests. Make sure everything was level since I was installing an ice rink and make the grass grow. He missed the mark on both.

ANOTHER UPDATE: I was able to level by hand some of the unevenness. The grass came back after the rink was on it all winter. This guy is clueless. See picture.

We had a large project that included excavation, grading, a retaining wall, and lighting. Brian and his team nailed every aspect of the project. They were timely, professional, and had great attention to detail. I highly recommend Dirt Works for any landscaping or hardscaping needs.

We would not hesitate to recommend Brian and the team at Dirtworks.

We called them initially for a quote for some concrete work (the area around the foundation of our house was getting really difficult to upkeep and we needed some new concrete poured as well.

Brian came to quote quickly and did a really thorough job analyzing our space and making recommendations for how to approach solutions.

In conjunction with a recommended landscape designer we came up with a plan for new retaining wall, concrete pathway, regrading and all new landscaping and plants.

In the process of excavating the retaining walls that we weren't intending to switch out, some problems were unearthed (pun intended) that meant these too had to be replaced. Brian was quick to work up a change order and get started on the expanded work.

We never at any point felt we were being "upsold" or hoodwinked into doing something we didn't want. At each point we felt like the best solution was the one presented to us.

The work took about 3 weeks in total - throughout that time Brian and the team were clean, courteous and as respectful of minimizing disruption as possible. Even the neighbors commented at how hard working and respectful they were.

Brian was on the job every day - and they worked until the job was done - sometimes well after the sun had gone down.

If ever a problem was encountered, by the time it had been drawn to our attention, Brian had already come up with at least one possible solution and would often come back the next day with more options having thought about it overnight.

Don't get me wrong, this was the most expensive home renovation project we have ever undertaken - and it did hurt to spend the money, but we think that Brian and the team were worth every penny.

In the end, we ended up with a beautiful yard that we have no doubt will last for many years to come.

Again - not one hesitation in recommending Brian and the team at Dirtworks.

We highly recommend Dirt Works for any concrete work. Brian was very professional and the quality of his work was top notch. We would not hesitate to recommend Brian to our family and friends.

Brian and his team quickly came and replaced two retaining walls for us. Along the way, he showed photos of the progress. The upgrade for us is immense. Clean ups were constant so we wouldn't be left with a mess. I definitely would not hesitate to call for any upcoming projects!

Brian did an amazing job on my patio in the Southside. I have been dealing with a cracked and sinking patio for a few years now and the new patio is absolutely amazing. Brian is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly hard-working. He also pays attention to detail and was very helpful with explaining the process to me. I would absolutely use Dirt Works again and I will recommend him to friends/family. Thanks Brian!

Reached out to several companies to get a quote to replace two retaining walls along a driveway. Brian with Dirt Works was the only one who gave great communication from the get go and also a good price. The whole job was completed in less than a week of me contacting him. He kept me updated the entire way and arrived on the job site exactly when he said he would. Very happy with the completed project. Would highly recommend him and his company. Hard to find people or companies anymore that that follow through like Brian does.

I reached out to Dirt Works for a retaining wall that supports my yard above my neighbor’s. Brian came to my home to see the job site and was completely honest and forthright with both me and my neighbor about the best approach, the cost, and the options available. With Brian’s advice, I decided to hold off on the project for now. So while I can’t speak directly to Brian’s work, if it’s anything like his character, I’d recommend him without hesitation. I know that if I need any work done in the future, I can confidently call Brian and Dirt Works.

I could not recommend this company enough. I had two crumbling retaining wall replaced and the difference in quality is incredible. The pictures speak for themselves. No corners were cut. Quality work that is built to last. Brian was in constant communication leading up-to and during the entire duration of the project. He takes pride in his work and stands behind everything.