Customer ReviewsforTJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor

For over 30 years our family has enjoyed the extraordinary services of TJB-INC. We began with lawn maintenance and snow removal. But after about ten years we decided to convert what had been an in-ground swimming pool into a koi pond within a water garden complete with two waterfalls and a couple of stone bridges. Ted and his son Rob were extremely creative in approaching this work and the results are extraordinary and of the highest quality. In fact, people passing by our home have stopped and asked our permission to come over and admire our landscaping, which of course we are very happy to grant. More recently Rob has elaborated on our landscaping by building up a rugged, almost alpine path behind our pond. Also worth mentioning is the thought and care that Ted and Rob put into the selection of plants to add to our landscaping in such a way that we have various colors being manifested throughout the seasons (we live in New England). Finally, Ted and Rob are extremely reliable in their responses to specific events (like snowstorms). We value their contributions both to our aesthetic lives and to our peace of mind.

Ted is amazing. We had a complex problem with excessive drainage onto and under our driveway and garage following what seemed to be the crushing of a drainage pipe during work with heavy equipment (not by TJB). Several people came out and looked but Ted came on a cold, gray early winter day and not only looked but diagnosed parts of the problem on the spot and even before we hired him, he made a couple of quick fixes that helped a bit. He was pleasant, polite, knowledgable, and generous with his time and information. His proposed solution seemed to make more sense than what others proposed, and his price was not the lowest, but it was not even close to the highest. The fix needed to wait until the spring, and he came back this spring and created a swale, regraded the area, and fixed a low spot. He also dug two small drainage ditches and removed a lot very tangled invasive non-native plants. His crew could not have been nicer or more accommodating. I can't recommend Ted and his gang enough!

Ted’s consult appointment couldn’t have been more valuable. He’s extremely honest and knowledgeable, and I would recommend everyone had a consulting appointment with him before a big job - even if you plan to use a different company to do the actual work. He’ll help you know if you’re getting a fair price and answers any and all questions you have about your home. The consulting cost seemed like a lot initially, but considering the amount you’ll save in the long run and peace of mind knowing you’re paying a fair price - it pays for itself. I initially got a quote for double the price it’d actually cost, and Ted helped me understand that. He even gave me DIY costs for parts we could do ourselves if desired! It’s obvious his knowledge is from many years of experience. He gave us so much information in a clear and concise way - about drainage, landscaping, masonry options, even to the tiniest detail like a pin prick mold spot on my house and what the cause was. Highly recommended!!