Stonehenge Design Build

Stonehenge did not present the cheapest quote BUT the saying 'you get what you pay for' could not be more true. In hindsight it would have been impossible to make a better choice. Paul was on site most days, checked with us often, managed his excellent crews, communicated beautifully. I'm positive that Paul and Eleanor love what they do -- their eye for natural materials, their creativity, vision, care, attention to detail, insight, communication, listening, problem solving, and a passion for doing it right the first time have characterized their work for us. The same qualities have been applied to careful selection of a strong conscientious, and efficient crew. Their guys were actually a pleasure to have on the property. If you're looking for someone to trust with your next dream landscape project, you'll be in great hands with Stonehenge. We certainly plan to call on them again. Thank you, Eleanor and Paul!

You will get cheaper quotes but you can’t find better work!
My 100 yr old semi-detached house in the Beach needs a lot of help involving complex solutions. Over the years, I have always selected Stonehenge. Landscaping, leaking basement/foundation and presently a small addition - everyone comments on the beauty and quality of work. Stonehenge tradesmen execute their work to the highest standard while being respectful, courteous and caring.
Paul provides elegant design advice, support through complex construction solutions and continuous site supervision. They are flexible, patient, willing to accommodate design changes as work progresses and prepared to adjust schedules as needed. They ‘go the extra mile’ regardless of project size and are committed to the best for their clients. I have been delighted with their work.

The job required filling in an area of our patio to match existing old brick. There were some design requirements and repairs to an existing retaining wall. Paul consulted fully with us beforehand and was always accessible during the project. Our small, downtown garden was filled with large potted plants, all of which were treated with great care and consideration. The work was conscientiously done and everything was left very clean and orderly after the job was completed. We were very pleased and would highly recommend them.

I normally only put in the effort to write reviews if I am happy with the contractor. My criteria for complete satisfaction are simple. Show up for the job when you say you will, do the job as discussed and keep within the estimate. I hired Stonehenge since they had a good reputation for work in the beach. The job involved flagstone installation and granite in my backyard. My initial main problem with the company involved the appointment coordinator Eleanor. She is unfortunately the owner's wife, so good luck complaining . I work nights and had to wake up early to ensure that my dogs were out of the way prior to Stonehenge coming that morning as arranged. Then i sat and waited to meet with them to confirm final details. They did a no show. When I called to ask where they were , Eleanor tore a strip off of me and it turned into a big argument. She refused to agree that perhaps if they couldn't come that day , that they Should call tolet me know. Seems basic to me. She was yelling at me that they were so busy that they don't have time to even call. Ie my time and sleep is worth nothing to her.
The next summer i did my entire front lawn (a job at cost about 25,000). I got 5 estimates but did not even call stonehenge to submit an estimate because of my terrible experience with Eleanor. The job they eventually did in my backyard was fine. The guys were ok to get along with. No problems there. The next problem was with the aggregate sand put between the flagstone. Right away it started bubbling up and cracking every time it rained. Paul came back and said it was normal. I wasn't buying it , but I let it go . Each year more of the aggregate would break off and now 3 years later , it is mostly gone and grass us growing up between it. The crew was working at another house on my street so I asked Paul to look at it again since it now looks terrible. He said that the aggregate was breaking apart because it is too wet in my yard. The flagstone is is full sun and the area that actually is in the shade under my hose is the only area not in bad shape. Again I wasn't at all convinced. I was implying that this should fall under my 5 year warranty and they should absorb the cost of repair. Instead he said that he will do it for a fair price. It took a while to get this estimate. $600 to repair work that I think was not done right the first time. I tried to get the other estimate that Paul said he would prepare that involved me digging out the old aggregate and they put in the new one instead of them doing the entire job. I never got this estimate. I started this process in early August. Then Eleanor went on holiday so it took 3 more weeks to even try to get more info.turns out Paul is not allowed to make any comments on an estimate if Eleanor is not around. After2 e mails and 3 phone calls, I finally was told that they were too busy to do the job in 2013 and it would have to wait til 2014. She offered to sell me the aggregate sand and I could do it all myself. I have had 2 hip replacements (which I told Paul about) so I wasn't interested In this option. I watched the video on u tube to see how the product is supposed to be installed. That's when I realized why it had failed. It is supposed to be the entire thickness of the stone or at least 1 inch. The areas that failed were only 1/4 inch thick in a lot of places. I spoke once to Eleanor directly who reluctantly said she would discuss it with Paul and call me back that day. She ever did. I left 3 more messages and received no more response from them. I realize now that I have been dumped and that they have no intension of even responding to my complaint. My opinion is that it was never installed correctly and should be repaired at their cost, not mine. I have lived in the beach for 20 years and even though most of the work was done correctly , I would never recommend this company. Maybe if they read my review, they will be more motivated to actually finally call me back
Cindy
Balsam ave,beaches

Stonehenge design solved our problem of front yard parking with a tree unusually close to the pad. They were supportive through the process of gaining permits, knowlegeable, and attentive. We often felt like very special customers. They arrived when they said that they would, cleaned up beautifully, and the driveway is beautiful. It is a nice addition to a small urban lot.

Stonehenge took a long time to get started on the project but you have to expect that I guess when they are in demand. Once they began they flew through it until finished. One of the only landscapers that had experience with artificial turf. They have done so many projects on my street and others in the Beach. Great quality and imagination for landscape projects. They are busy and not cheap, but if you want a quality job done right though, try them. Paul is very friendly and approachable.