# Hawkes Hardscape & Landscape Design

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 77 Alexander Rd Ste 1, Billerica, MA 01821 · **Phone:** (978) 670-9300 · **Website:** https://hawkesinc.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 6 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

C. Hawkes Inc. is a Billerica hardscape shop that Chris Hawkes has run since 2001, and its reviews tell one consistent story: turning ordinary backyards into finished patio and retaining-wall projects. Seven Google ratings average a full five stars, and the write-ups keep circling back to the same thing — the company's own eye for design and follow-through on complicated jobs.

A 2025 review called the result of one backyard job a 'luxury patio oasis,' describing how Chris took what the customer called a mediocre pool area and rebuilt it, coordinating with other trades on the job and finishing on schedule. Another 2025 review, covering a large-scale backyard overhaul with a rustic stone stairway, multiple paths and a fountain, praised the crew as 'creative and meticulous in every detail from design, prep, execution, and cleanup.' Further back, a 2022 review specifically called the pricing reasonable and described Chris reworking a walkway's angles for a better look at no extra charge. The write-ups run from 2021 through 2025, and every one on file is five stars with no complaints turning up anywhere.

The Better Business Bureau grades the company A+ and lists 25 years in business, tracking with its own 2001 founding date — though it isn't a BBB-accredited member, worth flagging since Houzz's own listing claims 'BBB Accredited Business' status that BBB's page itself contradicts. Hawkes is also a listed authorized dealer for both Unilock and Techo-Bloc, the two big names in paver and retaining-wall systems, which lines up with the patio and wall work its reviews describe.

This reads like a design-build hardscape specialist for homeowners planning a real backyard project — a patio, a retaining wall, a full outdoor living space — rather than routine yard maintenance. Worth a call to check current availability and get a firm, written quote and timeline before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Consistent 5-star ratings — seven Google ratings, all five stars
- Patio transformations — a 2025 review called the result a luxury patio oasis
- Fair pricing — a 2022 review called the work reasonably priced and top notch
- Authorized dealer — certified installer for Unilock and Techo-Bloc paver systems

**Where sources disagree:**
- Houzz's Awards section claims 'BBB Accredited Business, A+ Rating,' but BBB's own profile states the company is NOT a BBB Accredited Business (both give the same A+ letter grade)

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Founded in 2001 by owner Chris Hawkes, with 25 years in business by its own and the BBB's account _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://hawkesinc.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 2001 by owner Chris Hawkes.”
  - [Official Website](https://hawkesinc.com) — “Self-reported 25 years in business”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/billerica/profile/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-hardscape-design-construction-0021-141349) — “BBB profile confirms C. Hawkes Hardscape Design & Construction at 77 Alexander Rd Ste 1, Billerica, MA, phone (978) 670-9300, 25 years in bu…”
- The Better Business Bureau grades the company A+ but lists it as NOT a BBB-accredited member _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/billerica/profile/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-hardscape-design-construction-0021-141349) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/billerica/profile/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-hardscape-design-construction-0021-141349) — “BBB profile confirms C. Hawkes Hardscape Design & Construction at 77 Alexander Rd Ste 1, Billerica, MA, phone (978) 670-9300, 25 years in bu…”
- Rated a full five stars across seven Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hawkes%20Hardscape%20%26%20Landscape%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJgTE8CWmg44kRAFUykLiPvgg) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
- A 2025 review described transforming a mediocre pool area into a 'luxury patio oasis,' delivered on time and coordinated with other trades _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oMmVFRlBjMnhNYVdJNGJVNVdOakpFYUVOck9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8be8fb890325500!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmh2eEFPc2xMaWI4bU5WNjJEaENrOEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris Hawkes took a mediocre pool area and transformed it into a luxury patio oasis with a minimum of interruption in our own lives!  He …”
- A 2022 review called the pricing reasonable and described the crew reworking a walkway's angles for a better result at no extra cost _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyNjh6Q3N3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x8be8fb890325500!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID268zCswE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Hawkes was very reasonably priced and their work is top notch.  We have received countless comments on how beautiful our walkway looks.  …”
- An authorized dealer for both Unilock and Techo-Bloc paver and retaining-wall systems _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://hawkesinc.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Authorized Unilock Contractor”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~61741714) — “Listed certification: Authorized Techo-Bloc Dealer”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~61741714) — “Listed certification: Authorized Unilock Contractor”
- Specializes in patios, retaining walls, walkways, driveways and stairs, built and installed in-house _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://hawkesinc.com) — “C. Hawkes Inc.'s own site (Billerica, MA) describes a licensed and insured hardscape design and construction contractor founded in 2001 by o…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~61741714) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Hardscaping, Patio Construction, Pergola Construction, Paver Installation, Retaining Wall …”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hawkes%20Hardscape%20%26%20Landscape%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJgTE8CWmg44kRAFUykLiPvgg) — “Google: 5★ from 7 ratings”
  - [Official Website](https://hawkesinc.com) — “C. Hawkes Inc.'s own site (Billerica, MA) describes a licensed and insured hardscape design and construction contractor founded in 2001 by o…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~61741714) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Hardscaping, Patio Construction, Pergola Construction, Paver Installation, Retaining Wall …”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~61741714) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Hardscaping, Patio Construction, Pergola Construction, Paver Installation, Retaining Wall …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hawkes%20Hardscape%20%26%20Landscape%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJgTE8CWmg44kRAFUykLiPvgg): 5.0★ from 7 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hawkes%20Hardscape%20%26%20Landscape%20Design&query_place_id=ChIJgTE8CWmg44kRAFUykLiPvgg): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://growcycle.com/services/pro/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://hawkesinc.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/billerica/profile/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-hardscape-design-construction-0021-141349): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/c-hawkes-inc-hardscape-and-landscape-design-pfvwus-pf~61741714): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mindy L · 2025-07-30**: Chris HAWKES is an outstanding hardscape designer and installer. We were ready to do a large scale backyard upgrade and asked Chris to take a look at our yard and see if he could integrate all of our ideas into a cohesive yet organic design. We asked for a lot and got everything plus more to include…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Diane Fowler · 2025-07-24**: Chris was wonderful to work with! He is very professional and everything was done in a timely fashion. We couldn't be happier with the results. We would recommend him without reservation
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nina Lewin · 2025-06-16**: Chris Hawkes took a mediocre pool area and transformed it into a luxury patio oasis with a minimum of interruption in our own lives!  He delivered on time and coordinated well with all the other trades. Chris was a dream to work with!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marina Sorokina · 2024-05-01**: Chris and his team did an amazing job building perfect patio for our house and beautiful front yard decor. everything is done very neatly, in time as I pictured. I recommend 100%. They are awesome! Thank you!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sean Flaherty · 2022-05-25**: Hawkes was very reasonably priced and their work is top notch.  We have received countless comments on how beautiful our walkway looks.  Hawkes literally went above and beyond for us.  After starting he saw that it was going to look better if cut angles which he didn't have to do. He went the harder…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Josh A · 2021-10-21**: Chris and his crew were polite, helpful, and professional. He helped us visualize options for a rear patio/pool area and was flexible with a couple changes as we went through the process. The finished product looks great and every detail was taken care of.

We would recommend Chris for anyone lookin…

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