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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Dragonfly Design and Build LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
Dragonfly Design & Build LLC is a full-service landscape design-build company based in Sterling, MA, led by Tim Nohrden along with John and Gabe, who reviewers repeatedly name as running crews on site. The company holds an active Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (#187515, registry-verified). It designs and builds patios, pools, hardscapes, retaining walls, fire pits, and full outdoor living spaces, typically starting each project with a 3D design rendering before construction begins; earlier reviews from 2016 describe the same team operating as Dragonfly Ponds and Patios. The written record is large and unusually detailed: 53 reviews from 2015 through 2026 across Google and Houzz, the vast majority five-star. Reviewers describe the 3D-rendering process as a genuine differentiator — a 2023 review said it "provided a much better vision of the project than an aerial view alone" — and repeatedly describe creative solutions on difficult sites: a 2025 review described a design for a very tight backyard space that went far beyond what the homeowner imagined, and a 2024 review described drainage improvements coordinated with a paving company on a complex multi-part project. Several reviewers describe multi-year, repeat relationships — one 2022 review said the client had worked with Tim, John, and Gabe on "several projects" over more than two years, continually adding more. Reviewers consistently credit fast, thorough communication by phone, text, and email throughout design and construction. The record isn't perfect. In a 2018 Houzz review, a customer who had hired the company years earlier to rebuild a pond and waterfall said it did not respond to repeated calls and emails about a significant water loss they later observed in the pond — a specific complaint about post-project follow-up rather than the original workmanship. For landscape design-build work — patios, pools, hardscapes, or full backyard transformations — in the Worcester County area, the volume, span, and consistency of the record, especially the repeat clients and the 3D-design process, make Dragonfly one of the more thoroughly documented outdoor design-build companies in the region; the 2018 follow-up complaint is worth asking about if long-term warranty support matters to the project.
Great company, fantastic employees, very professional and courteous.
We are a drilling and blasting company as well as a rocksplitting company , we are new to Dragonfly, they are very organized and responsive, clearly with the customer in mind, they called uus on a friday , we showed up on saturday, machine was on site, layout was perfect, the super on the site knew what was going, gave us access and elevations.We were good to go, nice experience for us, but not completly we still had do drill and split the rock, please have no apprehension when calling them , very nice people all around !
Dragonfly Design and Build has completely reimagined our home—inside and out. What used to be a backyard we barely stepped into is now an absolute oasis: a covered bar area, Soake pool, beautiful hardscapes, and thoughtful lighting that brings the whole space to life. Their craftsmanship, professionalism, and daily cleanup were exceptional from start to finish. Tim, the owner, was great to work with, and we had complete trust in Gabe, the job foreman. Gabe not only managed the project flawlessly but offered minor design suggestions along the way that genuinely elevated our original vision. The entire crew brought the same level of talent and consistency every day. The transformation speaks for itself. We hosted a large 4th of July party this year—with a tent and a professional caterer who’s been in business for 25+ years. He told us our backyard was the best party setup he’s ever worked at. That says everything about the space Dragonfly created. We were so impressed that we brought them inside next—finishing our basement with a full bathroom and kitchenette, which came out beautifully. They’re now remodeling our two upstairs bathrooms. One is complete and looks incredible, and the second is nearly done and already shaping up just as well. They also transformed our front farmers porch and walkway—another area we never used. Now my wife and I start our mornings out there with coffee whenever the weather allows. It’s become one of our favorite spots. From the very beginning, the process was just as impressive as the results. After the first site visit, they delivered a full 3D rendering and fly-through of the backyard in under eight days, and that same clarity carried through every phase of each project. I almost hesitate to recommend them so highly only because we want them available for future work—but they’ve earned every bit of praise. If you’re considering any renovation, indoor or outdoor, Dragonfly is the team you want. (Adding before/after photos so the results can speak for themselves.)
An excellent team, we contacted them rather late in the season, but despite the cold moving in were able to complete the job in a very quick fashion. The team was professional and did a great job. Highly recommende, and very easy to work with. Thanks !!!
Dragonfly did an outstanding job designing and building our patio and the surrounding plantings and landscaping. We initially weren’t sure how best to use the space, and Dragonfly was incredibly helpful in creating multiple design options and guiding us through each one. Compared to other companies we considered, their vision and thoughtful approach stood out immediately. Tim and his team are extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of outdoor projects—from landscape design and plant selection to stonework. They also delivered excellent carpentry work, including building an outdoor closet and adding privacy features to enhance our seating area. In addition, the landscape lighting they installed looks fantastic and really elevates the space at night. Throughout the project, the crew was always kind, professional, and reliable. Dragonfly was great about communicating; they consistently shared schedules and progress updates and gave us plenty of advance notice when decisions on design or materials were needed. That level of transparency and organization is rare and very appreciated. I highly recommend using Dragonfly.
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