Extreme Landscape Group

We used Rick for the 2nd time with a landscaping project for front yard. He and his staff have done fantasic job once again.

Rick has always gone the extra mile to ensure his clients are very happy. I will always use Rick and his crew for all of my landscaping and outdoor projects and would highly recommend him to everyone.

I sent in an earlier review and forgot to mention that I chose Extreme Landscaping based on a recommendation from another Landscape company that could not come to my home and the many recommendations that were made on this site...Aside from the one complaint that I read just recently, I still stand firm that Extreme Landscaping stands behind their product.

I am so excited to have a functional backyard. I did not know what to do with my backyard because it is in direct sunlight all day. I had Rick come to my home and he gave me some ideas from interlocking to cement to a deck. After meeting with Rick a couple more times we were very comfortable that Rick would do a great job. We went with his suggestion to build a deck with a pergola.
Yahoo!!!!
We were over the moon to see the final results. Considering the deck is so big I was affraid of Bounce but it is so sturdy i am sure we could have a dancing party on it. Everybody that comes to our home now can not stop talking about our deck. Rick and his team were so accomidating to our busy schedule. We will be using Rick again to do our Driveway in interlocking as well as a walk way and step to my front door. If you want a reliable, affordable and respectable contractor then Rick is your guy
Thanks Rick for the great workmanship.

I signed a contract for landscaping, interlocking brick in my frontyard and landscaping and deck build in my backyard with Rick who asked for 75% prior to beginning work due it being a large project, I paid $4K up front of a $5,500 contract; Rick assured me all work would be done as I asked and I documented everything in emails then firmed it up with a signed contract, nothing was done as I had asked or we had agreed upon; he emailed me that he'd come start work on Wednesday, I came home early on Tuesday to my deck 85% built, not the way I wanted it; I complained about several things not done properly and was told anything undone and redone would be charged to our contract, and that I shouldn't complain for the deck was built bigger and better; I didn't ask or want a larger 16'x21' deck, I wanted and contracted for a 12'x18' deck; I was unclear if a permit was required and Rick assured me that I did not need a permit as long as the deck was under 2' in height and quoted by-law while we talked about how I wanted my deck built (yes I did need one, I should have checked with by-law office); Rick was to correct the slope away from house with 1 yard of top soil near back of house then cover this with landscaping fabic, he didn't do this, he only put the 6 bags of top soil I had leftover from my frontyard flower bed near the house, then dumped all the leftover frontyard ground along with leftover wood under the deck; he and his 3 employees built a deck that the by-law inspector says won't pass any citys' code, inspector felt bad for me so no fine, please take it down and get a permit to rebuild was his advice to protect myself next time.

The deck Rick built: frame has 3 sides with 2 2"x8"x16' joist dividing frame into 3 sections, total area 16’ length (house to back fence) by 21’ wide (fence to fence); the outer frame to first joist 76", this joist to next joist 68" and finally 93" this joist to right outer frame; there are 12 4"x4" posts with 12 cement bases positioned on the ground not on gravel and each are positioned under the frame 3 per frame beam; full deck was built with only 2.5" deck screws .. no metal braces or brackets what-so-ever, only 3-4 deck screws per 4"x4" post on one side through the 2"x8"s, it's dangerous to walk on, it moves under your weight.

Oh, I almost forgot the other 14 2"x8"x16' joists that should have been in the frame, they were laid down horizontally on top of frame then screwed down into frame, the top deck planks were screwed into these, the deck is made like a 3 layer cake .. I only found out how bad it was built after taking 3 top planks off nearest to my patio door to try and figure out how to fix things for he had completely blocked my basement windows, water faucet and furnace, water heater and dryer vents (completely against code, said he'd not cover them up yet he did, we has agreed that I was to built the railing around hole after deck was build but it's covered up).

I have to redo landscaping myself and rebuild the deck using a permit under the supervision of the by-law Office with new supplies .. a lot of the deck wood is not good enough to reuse for most screws were screwed-in too deep so the wood was damaged while taking deck apart so it'll be given to Habitat for Humanity with the small hope that they can use it.

If you are looking for an honest, professional, reliable company that will give you a fair quote, excellent service, and complete your job on time, then Rick and his team are the guys for you. Rick not only did a superb job, starting and finishing on time, but he also provided invaluable advice on future landscaping. I will not hesitate to use this company again.

Rick and his team are true proffesionals. They worked around our time frame, took the time and care to do the job to our taste and satisfaction the first time. Very knowledgeable, friendly an easy to work with and have received a ton of compliments about how great the backyard looks. Will do business together again, highly recommended!!

We hired Rick to improve the looks of our backyard. Rick and his crew turned our yard of disorganized bushes into a beautiful place to relax and play with our dogs! I never would never had believed my yard could look so beautiful!

We hired Rick to create a brand new look for the front of our home, and we couldn't be more pleased with the results! Rick went above and beyond our expectations, creating an awesome walkway with natural stone steps, facing our existing concrete porch and side entrance step with blu-45 and landscaping our front garden. The result is fantastic! Neighbours have been going out of their way to stop by and compliment the work. I would not only highly recommend Rick and his crew, I would hire him again in a heartbeat. He takes a great deal of pride in what he does and it shows. He works quickly and efficiently, and left things neat and tidy each day. Rick, thanks so much. We think our house is now one of the nicest on the street.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Rick Zippoli. He helped complete a tough project in such short notice. You and your staff were professional, efficient and the attention to detail was excellent, I would highly recommand Rick to anyone.

Thank you Rick and your team for all that you do.