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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from REAM DESIGN. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
A custom shed, retaining wall, patios, planting beds and a swim spa all featured in one customer's July 2022 account of a Ream Design project. The customer said the team listened closely to their needs and made the constrained space work. Ream Design creates and installs outdoor spaces, from gardens and entrances to outdoor living areas, from its Ayer base. The company names Sally Ream as founding partner and Alex Ream and Marcus Rodriguez as general partners, and says it has 20 years in business. A July 2025 Google reviewer described a yard transformation that went from concept and design through land clearing and planting. They said the team was on time and explained each stage, with support continuing afterward. In November 2021, a repeat customer described retaining walls, walkways, patios, drainage systems and driveways, praising communication and the team's willingness to return when something needed correcting. The design process also drew specific praise before construction. In an October 2020 Houzz review, a customer said Sally spent several video consultations identifying needs and wants, while Marcus developed a plan that accommodated a long wish list in a small space. That customer was still waiting to break ground. A separate December 2020 reviewer described completed work incorporating reclaimed granite bridge blocks from the Charlestown bridge and praised the mason's craftsmanship. Several older accounts describe how projects were managed. An October 2018 customer said landscaping around an existing patio followed the planning document, with changes handled through change orders so additional costs were clear. A December 2018 reviewer described deck and patio design and installation, several design revisions to include a hot tub, and thorough cleanup afterward. In a January 2018 review, another customer described a three-phase front-yard project begun in 2012 and completed in fall 2015; a dwarf Japanese maple that died over winter was replaced the following summer. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. The company also states horticulture and turf-grass-management credentials on its website. Houzz shows a 4.9-star average from 22 ratings, while Google shows 4.2 stars from five ratings. The dated customer accounts run from 2018 through 2025.
“said Marcus Rodriguez, whose family’s business, Ream Design LLC, sits across from the plant.”
We are thrilled with our new, transformed yard from Ream Design. From concept, to design, land clearing, planting, and now support, they have been professional, on time, and educating us each step of the way. We highly recommend Ream Design for your next landscape project. We are already planning on the next one!
We couldn't be more pleased with the results of our project, which included a custom shed, redesigned retaining wall and patios, new planting beds, and siting and installation of a swim spa. It was clear that every person who worked on the project was committed to doing an excellent job - and they did. Given our space constraints, I don't think any other firm could have done a better job of creating such a high functioning and beautiful space. They listened to our wants and needs with true attention to detail. Highly recommend.
We are repeat clients of Ream Design. From retaining walls and walkways to painting and patios to drainage systems and driveways, they do terrific work. They have the best, most talented craftsmen and crews to get it done. They are responsive and provide good communication, and take the time to listen to what you want (and don’t want). And if things don’t go quite right the first time around, for whatever reason, they’ll come back to get it right. Ream Design has the talent and experience to bring your vision to life!
We have done several projects with Ream Design and highly recommend them. One of the many pleasures of working with them includes their keen eye as well as their appreciation for the artisans who work for them. Our most recent project includes reclaimed granite bridge blocks from the Charlestown bridge which are stunning! Their mason is truly an artisan who takes the time to create a work of art. We are so pleased with Ream Design and love working with Marcus, Sally and Alex.
My experience with Ream Design so far has been incredible. Sally has been a pleasure to work with and is so knowledgeable. She sat with us for several video consultations and really took the time to identify our needs in addition to our wants. I gave her a very long list of wants for my small space and in our design, Marcus not only fit them all in but did so in a way that is thoughtful and well planned so each gets its own attention without overshadowing the other or making the space feel crowded. I cannot wait to break ground with this team! They are great communicators and obviously experts in their field.
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