Oasis Construction Landscaping Ltd.

I had moved into a new build with with landscaping already completed. The builder used very poor services so I hired oasis to help us tune up our dire needs and complete the back yard. The original soil sank beneath the concrete sidewalk so oasis was happy to help fill the void and ensure the fill was well packed so we would not longer have hollow spots under the sidewalk. In doing so much of the sod was ruined so a newly levelled and packed yard with fresh sod that took beautifully. They were quick and efficient in the task and very conscientious of us as well as my neighbours. All in all 5 star service I would recommend to anyone. Added edging to the sting sidewalks for me to make my lawn maintenance a breese

On their web site they say - "striving to be the best". In our case, they were! A special thank you goes out to Paul, Ron and the whole team!
This is the first time my wife and I did something like this and it is outstanding!! Thank you! They explained the process all the way through and of course the end result - FANTASTIC!!! Possibly like some people, we made adjustments and all they cared about was making us happy by delivering the patio we ultimately wanted. After the job was done, one could not tell that they were even there! And yes we will be telling our friends! Thanks again Oasis Construction Landscaping Ltd. PS I am fussy and wow what a job! Garth and Mary-Ann

Initial job was completed and I was very happy and satisfied with the job. I do have some smaller follow up projects that I need help with but it seems they aren’t interested in meeting or talking to me. Emails are not responded to for lengthy periods and then response is vague, with no follow up.

Oasis did some work on my property and I was very impressed with their work. I would recommend them to my friends & family. Quality work, always on time and professional staff.

The work Oasis does is top notch and very well planned out into execution! Turning complex jobs into beautiful work with ease is outstanding! Their knowledge on how to make any project look good is reason why I’ll recommend this company to anyone! No matter how big or complex the job, these guys will help you turn out beautiful yard work!

I’ve been working with Tom and the oasis crew for a couple months now, we work very well together while keeping organization and cleansingness of each work site we are working on or have completed, looking forward to the best season coming up! - R

Had a great experience with these guys. After having a 'fly-by-night' landscaper ruin my front yard, Tom was very accommodating with fitting me into his schedule and the crew did the proper job I was looking for the first time.

Oasis is a well organized company. The project was completed within the givin timeline and met with the quote that was given. Site was always clean at the end of the day and the employees where friendly and always answered and question I had. Over all it was a great experience working with oasis and I would recommend 10/10

In April 2018, I sent a request to Oasis Landscaping for a quote on a 10x18 concrete pad.

On April 28, I received a quote from Oasis Landscaping for $4000-$5000.

I advised that the quote was $1000-2000 more than other quotes and asked the Owner to visit the site.

On April 30 Thomas R visited the site and advised the cost would now be $3000 for a 10x18 exposed aggregate concrete pad. 

Thomas added he would install a weeping tile system under the concrete pad to move water away from the foundation. Thomas advised he would do this for an additional $100.

I asked Thomas if I required brackets mounted to the foundation as the other contractors had mentioned it would be better support on a new house. Thomas advised he was unsure but did not think it would be an issue and that he would have to ask the Owner of the company and get back to me.

As Oasis Landscaping website was professional and had several reputable certifications I chose Oasis to complete the project. 

Oasis is apparently accredited with BBB, ICPI, Homestars and Baeumler Approved.

I asked that it be done prior to May 15 as I had family visiting and wished to construct a 4x4 landing area with stairs off my backdoor on top of the pad.

We agreed I would pay $1500 the day of the pour and $1600 when it was finished.

Thomas agreed it would be done prior to May 15.

On May 15 Thomas and his crew poured the concrete pad.

I spoke to the cement truck driver who advised he had $400 worth of cement in his truck.

Thomas advised on site without prior mention that he would no longer be constructing the weeping tile system.

Thomas suggested he would now be adding standard black PVC pipe to my eavestrough and routing it to the rear of my backyard where he would bury the pipe.

After questioning the aesthetics and legality of this system I advised I would not be interested.

I observed inconsistencies in the pad immediately which I was told would go away after the sealant was applied.

I also noticed that the pad was over a foot short of the requested 18 ft. 

The actual completed size was 16.10 ft. 

It was evident they knew it was to be 18 feet as they had cut the area out and placed gravel to 18 feet.

Additionally, the pad was not square and being that it was 14 inches short it left me with insufficient area to complete my 4 x4 landing are off my back door as the post would now be off the pad and I would not be able to open the backdoor.

Thomas left the sight with large amounts of concrete in my neighbors back yard and front yard which they did not remove.

On May 16, I contacted Thomas and advised that this is not what I had agreed to as it was not the correct size and the inconsistencies were still present including footprints in the cement.

Thomas advised there was nothing he could do to which I asked to speak with the owner of the business. 

At this time Thomas advised he was in fact the owner of the business.

I had three other cement contractors come out and look at the pad to which they all laughed. They advised that Thomas did a poor job of exposing the aggregate. 

The contractors advised that since it was so inconsistent and not even the correct size I should have Thomas re-pour to the correct size.

On May 17 Thomas admitted it was a poor job and blamed the heat.

Thomas advised he would not re-pour and the “best option” he had was to “over-pour”.

Basically, he wanted to pour concrete over the existing pad and add the missing 14 inches width.

I mentioned that after speaking with other contractors they advised this is just a quick cheap fix.

They advised I would see a seam and that it would crack within 24 months as it would not be strong enough. 

I again asked Thomas to remove the pad.

On May 28 (11 days later) Thomas wrote “I’m not trying to avoid you just playing catch-up” as he had not returned emails, text or phone calls.

Thomas then suggested 2 options:

1.)“Breakout the concrete and replace to the correct dimensions.”
2.)“Breakout the concrete – walk away –and chalk it up to a bad pour and we both go our separate ways”

 I assumed Thomas would also be returning the $1500 I provided.

However, Option 2 would have Thomas keep the $1500 and I would have nothing to show for it.

I chose option 1 with the condition it would be done in a timely manner as he had already wasted 2 weeks of my time and I was unable to complete the landing area while waiting for him.

On June 1, I had still heard no response from Thomas and I asked to have it completed by the end of the week. 

I mentioned that large amounts of concrete were still on my neighbour’s property and that I was getting tired of apologizing to them.

On June 3 Thomas replied that a new pad would be poured Thursday June 7.

On June 7, no one showed. 

Thomas apologized and advised it would now be done June 12.

Obviously realizing he does not know how to pour concrete, Thomas suggested he could instead do a Roman Paver for $3500 (an extra $500).

I said that was not what I had asked for and that if he was not confident enough to do the job he should refund me the $1500 I had already provided. 

He refused and said, “there is a risk with concrete” “you’ve lost time, I’ve lost money”

On June 12, no one showed.

On June 19, I was out of Country and Thomas sent an email saying the new pad was completed, that the pour went much better than last time and that it should “dry the same”.

Thomas said he would return to clean the excess concrete that was still remaining on my neighbour’s property which was there over a month.

On June 30 Thomas wrote “although the process was painful” “I lost a lot of money on this project” “it went on longer than it should have” send me the remaining $1600.

I returned home and found the pad to be the correct dimensions however it was again inconsistent, wavy, had low spots, had divots and they had not cleaned the excess concrete off the side of the pad.

On July 4, I wrote to Thomas explaining my concerns as after first rainfall I noticed standing water on the pad due to the low spots.

Thomas advised due to the nature of exposed aggregate there is no ability to patch or fill the low spots.

Thomas began to send request for payment.

I advised that the agreement was $1500 at the start and $1500 when he was finished and that I did not owe him the additional $100 for the weeping tile as he was the one who decided he did not want to do it.

On July 10 Thomas had still not cleaned the excess concrete and I again advised I would pay him the remaining $1500 when the job was done.

Once the excess was removed I paid the remaining $1500.

Thomas asked that I E-Transfer the money to a private account.

No paperwork/receipt/contract was provided.

On September 15, roughly 87 days after the last pour I realized that the pad was now cracked from one side through to the other. 

I contacted Thomas by way of email and text to provide photos of the cracked pad and to ask him if he actually stood by his work/product like his website claims.

I sent my question to the same phone # and email that he had been using to harass me for payment prior to the work being finished.

As of October 22, Thomas has not had the decency or basic business skills to contact me back.

I have kept all emails and photos exchanged with Thomas and can be viewed upon request.

The photos would have to be seen to be believed.

Do not use this company.

Update 2018-12-05 :
After a few months of waiting for Thomas R owner of Oasis Landscaping to respond my concerns he decided to reply via facebook messenger. I am not friends with Thomas on facebook. In his reply he threatens both myself and my son. My sons are 3 and 7 years old.
Homestars does not allow me to spell out the word he uses to describe my son.
Please find screenshot attached

Oasis did a great job with our backyard. To us it seemed like a complex project but they were able to execute with ease. The day-to-day crew, managed by Paul, was great; they kept the site clean, they were professional and friendly and their work was of high quality. Thom and his crew were great at responding to any concerns that we had and/or any issues.

The renovation itself consisted of demolition of exsisting structures, design, fencing, concrete and laying a solid foundation for a large paver stone patio (which they also installed). They also provided trenching for gas lines, irrigation and electrical which was completed by a third party that Thom also managed.

We love our new backyard and appreciate all the hard work!