When "Good Enough Landscaping" Costs You Everything

Cole Davis
4 days ago
2 min read

The scary truth about cutting corners—and how to protect your home, your sanity, and your wallet.

Picture this: You just moved into your new home and your so excited to start making the house, a home.

You’ve got a rough idea of your dream backyard. A beautiful patio. A spot for the grill. Maybe even a cozy firepit or an outdoor kitchen.

You start calling around. And you quickly learn there are two types of contractors:

The ones who explain the process, educate you, and protect your investment,
And the ones who promise to start Monday for half the price.

Guess which one plays Contractor Games?

🎲 Game #1: The "Verbal Agreement Shuffle"

They say, “We don’t need to write all that down—trust me.” You say, “Sounds easy enough.” Three weeks later, they’re denying conversations ever happened, claiming the extra $4,000 in costs was “never included.”

Our Approach: Every detail is outlined in your proposal, contract, and design. No surprises. No memory games.

🎲 Game #2: The "Lowball Landscaping Bid Trap"

They win the job by being the cheapest. But once the job starts, the change orders start rolling in like clockwork. Suddenly, you're paying more than the guy you didn’t pick—without the quality to show for it.

Our Approach: We don’t submit rock-bottom bids—we submit accurate ones. Our No Change Order Guarantee means you won’t be blindsided later.

🎲 Game #3: The "Rush-and-Regret"

They promise a “3-day patio,” use poor base prep, and skip compaction entirely. You get a beautiful patio—for about 3 months. Then it sinks, cracks, and becomes a tripping hazard.

Our Approach: We build using the proven methods designed for long-term durability, drainage, and peace of mind. Oh, and it comes with a 5-Year Warranty.

Why It Matters More Than You Think

A backyard renovation is more than a project—it’s an investment in your lifestyle, your property value, and your peace of mind.

We’ve seen homeowners spend double or triple the original cost trying to fix what the “cheap guy” rushed through. It’s heartbreaking—and completely avoidable.

At Stone Peak Landscape, we refuse to play Contractor Games. We win the right way—through trust, transparency, and results.