Reviews of local pros in Rockwall, Texas

Graves enhanced our back yard into a heavenly space. Now the kids and grandkids want to visit often. The new hot tub integrated seamlessly to our existing pool. 5 ⭐ upgrade.

Fantastic Service, communication and end product.
The team of Graves helped us transform our dog run from a muddy mess to clean turfed area. 100% recommend.

We had a fantastic experience with the team at Graves. We moved into a new home and needed a compete refresh of the landscaping around the house. The team at Graves came up with a beautiful design incorporating low maintenence plants and various types of rock. The Graves team checked in multiple times to see if any punch list items remained and were diligent in making sure we were completely satisfied with the work. We're really pleased with how things turned out and get lots of compliments. We'll definitely use Graves for any landscaping needs in the future!

We had an incredible experience with Graves Pools and Outdoors from start to finish. Wesley came in for the initial design consultation, and honestly, he blew my mind. He didn’t just sketch up a basic pool layout — he created a full backyard vision. He listened to what we wanted, paid attention to the details, and came back with a design that completely transformed how we see our outdoor space. It was creative, functional, and fit our lifestyle perfectly. The pricing also felt appropriate for the level of detail, craftsmanship, and overall scope of the project. You can tell they don’t cut corners.

When it came time to build, Marcel and his crew absolutely delivered. They took Wesley’s vision and turned it into reality with precision and professionalism. The craftsmanship shows in every detail. The crew worked hard, stayed organized, and kept the project moving smoothly. Communication was solid throughout the process, and the finished product exceeded our expectations.

We have been wanting to put a decorative Cedar beam and crowfoot truss On our back patio since we built the house two years ago. The Graves team understood and we drew out a plan and it looks remarkable! Construction crew was awesome and the painters put two coats of linseed oil on our beam. Thank you all completed in just 2 1/2 days around a rainy weekend.

We had a fantastic experience with Wesley and Graves Pools & Outdoor living. From our initial outreach through designs. Wesley was super responsive, quick to turnaround unique designs that nailed my vision and walked us through all aspects of the build and costs up front. He came in person for every meeting, very personable and just a joy to be around. Due to unforeseen life changes we're now moving out of our home and didn't proceed with our pool build. That said, Wesley will be our first call for landscape/hardscape needs once we settle in a new home. Highly recommend him for your pool and landscaping projects.

Graves Pools & Outdoor Living did an amazing job on our outdoor living space. The design is beautiful, functional, and perfectly complements our home. Every element — from the stone and woodwork to the layout and lighting — reflects incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship. It has truly added another level of living and entertainment space to our home.

It also means a lot to work with a local company that’s truly invested in the community. You can tell they take pride not just in their work, but in the relationships they build.

The finished product exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier. Graves Pools & Outdoor Living truly elevates outdoor living spaces and stands behind their work in every way.

I recently worked with Graves Pool & Outdoor Living on my backyard project, and the entire experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, their professionalism, communication, organization, and commitment to quality were truly second to none.

The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail delivered was outstanding. Each phase and every detail reflects care, expertise, and pride in their work. The crew showed up on time and if they were late it was communicated in advance, The team maintained a clean workspace, and treated my home with respect throughout the build. They were transparent with timelines and expectations, and their communication was consistent and proactive, which is rare in the construction world. They also were proactive and responded quickly with any questions or concerns.

What I appreciated most was their project management and organization. Nothing felt rushed, nothing felt overlooked, and every phase was executed with precision. They turned my vision into a reality that exceeded expectations, and the finished space looks like something straight out of a luxury home magazine.

If you’re looking for a contractor who delivers elite-level work and a professional experience from day one, Graves Pool & Outdoor Living is the right choice. I would absolutely hire them again and recommend them without hesitation.

I hired Graves Pool & Outdoor Living to do a complete re-envisioning of my backyard, and I've never been so happy! They took a boring backyard, and turned it into my own private resort! At every turn they had smart, innovative, modern ideas that really brought my home to life! I couldn't be happier! Trust your work to them! They will absolutely take care of you!

If you are looking for an all around landscaping solution I have found my go-to company. We have used them for 2 major projects and are never disappointed. Zach was in constant communication throughout the job and has an outstanding crew that shares his enthusiasm. My favorite thing about Clients First is that they will design your landscape project for you. They are experts at this and it shows.

We have used Clients First Landscaping for two very large projects to complete a backyard make-over. After seeing the results of the work, we are completely satisfied. They have been great to work with! They are very responsive. When I had questions, they were answered promptly and professionally. I never felt like I was completely in the dark with regard to the project plan, or the status of the work, and at times when I wasn’t sure about the status of things, Zach Conti was easy to get in touch with, and responded to both text and voice mail, promptly.

The work we had done included a new patio, patio cover, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, a 4’ tall retaining wall, a fence, and complete landscaping; including sod. In the end, we are completely satisfied with everything! I’ll admit, there were a couple of moments when we weren’t happy with some things. However, Clients First responded appropriately. We came to agreement on what it would take to make it right, in a way that was mutually beneficial, and Clients First came through! I think it’s important to understand that when it comes to these types of projects, there are always going to be hiccups. It’s how a contractor handles those hiccups that really shows who they are, in terms of how well they will stand by their work. Clients First proved to be a great partner, and followed through fabulously on the agreements we made.

I would definitely recommend them for any kind of landscaping and hardscape you need built. They communicate, are prompt, and come through to complete the job timely.

I had a GREAT experience working with Zack and the Client First Team. They were responsive, well priced and did a great job. I had to overhaul both my front and back yard. It included removing trees, cleaning and shaping trees, creating new beds and many other things. I would highly recommend them!

I've had two pleasant experiences with CFL in the last couple of years- we had a Lueder stone walkway installed as well as a round of river rock to top of beds around our pool. Zach and his team were professional, worked quickly and within budget estimates. We changed scope mid-job to add more rocks on our second job and the team were able to quickly confirm with Zach that they could pick up more rocks at the end of the day rather than coming back for another visit. I recommend CFL without hesitation and will have them back for future projects if required.

Zach and his teams are great. They built an outdoor arbor for us complete with lights and electrical for a TV mount. Very high quality construction and it looks great. Very limited space was available and Zach drew up the perfect plan for the build out. Highly recommend Zach and his capabilities!!

Clients First has been great to work with. They manage several communities for me and they are always super responsive when we have irrigation needs. Thomas is always so quick to reply to me and meet on site. I wouldn't hesitate to refer them for commercial maintenance or any landscaping projects. Thanks guys!

I used this company for about a year on a commercial portfolio. They were always hard to get a hold of and I had to stay on top of them to service the properties. I had to constantly send them pictures of overgrown grass, not trimmed weeds, missed entire rows of bushes. When we stopped service, I had to pay a new company clean up fees as this company was not properly servicing properties and they were not performing the services outlined in their contract. I would not use them and not recommend them for a commercial portfolio. They may be fine with residential / landscaping project type work but for standard service agreements, I would steer clear.

I recently had some foundation work done on my house which devastated my front flower beds and grass. I contacted Clients First Landscape Solutions to give me a quote and help me with a new landscape design which included a retaining wall with drainage to prevent future foundation issues. Everything turned out beautifully and I am sure I will be enjoying it for a long time.
I really appreciated their professionalism. They returned all of my phone calls, emails, and texts, kept appointments, showed up on time, gave me a competitive quote, and completed the work as scheduled. I will definitely recommend them to all of my neighbors and friends.

Clients First Landscape Solutions is the best landscape company I have ever hired. Timely, professional and stunning results. They were even super flexible and accommodating when we added a bit of scope after all was well underway, like most homeowners do... I don't think I can say enough about how positive our experience has been. Have been recommending them to everyone we know!

We had an extensive landscaping project that included a brick retaining wall, a flagstone walkway, river rock, ground cover, underground drains, drip irrigation in the beds, plants in the beds, extending the front porch, and tiling the porch. Whew!!

His bid was a bit higher than the others, but I liked his stone work and the variety of expertise he had available to do this job.

I am very glad I chose Clients First. The office manager is easy to get ahold of, and is great at handling everything that came up.

Zach, the owner, is great to work with. He showed me a retaining wall brick pattern that I just love, and he runs a complex business well.

The project team was beyond fantastic. Abel is the crew leader, and he could not have been more helpful to the men and to me. He is calming and reassuring, and he follows through.

Esteban is the brick layer, if that’s the right term. The retaining wall is SO beautiful!! It exceeded my expectations- prettier than I even imagined it would be. Thank you, Esteban, the brick artist!!

Kyle and Mike ran the sprinkler lines in the front and soaker hoses in the flower beds. They faithfully made adjustments to fit the design. It works great!

The patio is SO beautiful!! I LOVE it!! I hope to get a picture up so you can appreciate what I’m saying.

Several families in the area are interested in Clients First. You have to see my front yard- it’s SO beautiful! And easy to maintain! I highly recommend them!!

Zach was an incredible visionary and supervisor. Thomas and his crew communicated their plan and executed it professionally. The crew was polite, punctual, and worked well with our neighbors and dogs. We are very pleased with our beautiful new backyard landscaping and are looking forward to working with Clients First again to improve our front yard curbside appeal. Thank you, Clients First!

Fantastic experience! We had a small retaining wall and drains installed due to years of erosion. Outcome was so much better than I expected and our yard looks pretty again! Zach and his crew were easy to work with and answered all of our questions.