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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
A 2019 Angi reviewer said Brennan and his Northwind Designs team rebuilt the front steps and porch and the side and back steps in blue stone, built two blue stone walkways and improved the drainage/downspout flow. A 2023 Google reviewer said Brennan installed a Victorian-inspired garden pathway around the perimeter of the house, with garden beds following the path. That 2023 customer described him grading the land, installing drainage and adding raised garden beds, and said Northwind's quote was fair against several others. A 2022 Angi reviewer described a large patio with an area for pets, a pavilion and artificial turf, and said they would use the team again. A 2021 Google reviewer said Brennan added custom metal edging around new garden beds at the front of the home, an oil and stone driveway and a putting green. A 2022 Google reviewer said a lawn drain and connecting pipe were installed to prevent water ponding in a gravel driveway in front of the garage. A 2020 Angi reviewer said Northwind did retaining walls and a front porch. A 2017 Angi reviewer said Brennan was honest about cost and advised on how to save money, and checked in a few days after the project was complete. In 2016, an Angi reviewer said Brennan found red gravel that matched the mulch and used it to edge a sloping bed where the mulch kept washing out. A 2023 Google reviewer said the initial quote and timeline were somewhat unrealistic, communication with the project manager left room for improvement, and no sketches or renderings were provided in advance; that customer said they were ultimately pleased with the landscaping work. A 2025 Google review gave one star with the single word "Unprofessional." Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0648763, held by Northwind Designs LLC, as inactive due to non-renewal.
Unprofessional
Northwind's initial project quote and timeline were somewhat unrealistic, and communication with the project manager left room for improvement. They also didn't provide any project sketches or renderings in advance. However, I must say that the end result of our landscaping project was indeed satisfactory. Despite the initial setbacks, most of the project progressed smoothly, and the final outcome was a beautifully transformed outdoor space. While there's room for improvement in terms of communication and project visualization, I appreciate their commitment to customer satisfaction and the quality of their work. In summary, while there were some challenges along the way, I'm ultimately pleased with the landscaping work done by Northwind Designs. The end product speaks to their dedication to delivering quality results, and I believe they have the potential to excel further with improvements in communication and project planning.
I strongly advice this company to work for your driveway maintenance. Brennen is very punctual, responsive and honest person. I am very happy from their work.
Brennan was fabulous to work with and very honest and detailed oriented. I wanted to install a Victorian-inspired garden pathway around the perimeter of my house with corresponding garden beds following the path, and he did an impeccable job (in record time!). He has a real sense and eye for design and offers much more than simple installation. He takes his work seriously and conducts himself with pride, which is reflected in his portfolio. Brennan understood what I was trying to accomplish and went above and beyond with the logistics, grading the land, rebuilding what needed to be touched up, installing the proper drainage, and even adding raised garden beds for the perfect Victorian kitchen garden. I received several quotes and Northwind was incredibly fair, and his team were the only ones who seemed to really grasp my vision. I will be recommending Brennan and Northwinds to everyone who asks and will definitely be bringing him back to the property to finish the back and side yards. On a side note, his team is just as detail-oriented and professional as he is. It’s obvious he has vetted the best guys there is.
We got our patio redone and it looks amazing. Brennan and his team were super professional, fast and even made a series of small suggestions that really made a difference in the final outcome. Highly recommend!
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