1 review Whitby, ON Joined 2013/10/17

10/10

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in Whitby

08/26/2015

Scott and Angelo tackled a huge job at my residence this summer. Angelo said it was the largest that he had undertaken ... in the $200K range. I could not have been more pleased with the quality of work and the passion that was displayed throughout. Scott was outstanding at suggesting ideas along the way and all of them were incorporated. He is a true professional that knows how to construct at a very high level of quality and creativity. The guys were on the job consistently for the better part of 2.5 months and I could not be happier with the job. These guys did excellent work for a demanding client. I would highly recommend having them look at your project large or small.

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Approximate cost of services:: $200,000.00

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Company Response: Hello Craig. It was a pleasure working with you and Carol to create your garden oasis. The scope of your project was certainly larger than the usual residential project: 2,600 square feet of pavers including the edging for your new pool, 150 tons of Armour Stone, a 7-foot-tall waterfall, a pond with plantings, concrete footings for your gazebo and cabana, and the installation of trees and other soft landscaping on the property. The truly demanding aspect was the weather (not the clients!), especially during the month of June when it seemed to rain every other day; but we worked through the rain to try to meet your target completion date, and were finished before the installation of your new pool was complete. I look forward to seeing you both again next spring when the pool is open and the garden is in bloom -- picture-perfect for a mini photoshoot. Thank you for taking the time to review our work. We greatly appreciate your generous comments. Bye for now, Angelo

More about All Pro Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.

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In the meantime, here's a little bit about our history and the kind of work we do . . .
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CORE SERVICE AREA . . .
With our office in Highland Creek near the Scarborough-Pickering border, and our 3-acre staging yard situated in north Ajax, we concentrate on projects located in:
> PICKERING-AJAX-WHITBY, and
> the east/southeast neighbourhoods of Scarborough (e.g., HIGHLAND CREEK, PORT UNION, WEST ROUGE, ROUGE HILL, GUILDWOOD, THE BLUFFS).
Please click on the thumbnail image of ALL-PRO Landscaping's CORE SERVICE AREA MAP in the PHOTOS section of this page.
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OVER THE PAST 39 YEARS . . .
Over the past 39 years, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. has been designing and constructing beautiful, functional custom landscapes for more than a thousand clients who have entrusted Angelo Tersigni and his landscape construction team with their outdoor living spaces and home curb appeal.
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ABOUT US . . .
FOUNDED IN 1985 BY NICOLA TERSIGNI AND 21-YEAR-OLD SON ANGELO, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. specializes in working with clients to enhance the beauty and functionality of the landscape elements that complement and add to the enjoyment of their homes.
>> As sole owner and operator for the past 37 years, Angelo continues to honour the family values of integrity, diligence and quality that are at the very heart of ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.; the company he founded with his father 39 years ago. Those values have stood the test of time and continue to translate into satisfied clients. And we are honoured that ALL-PRO is now being called upon by the next generation of our client families to help them with their projects. Angelo personally oversees each project from start to finish.

About 80 to 90 PER CENT of the projects we complete each year originate from:
1) previous clients who come back to us with ideas for new projects, and
2) homeowners referred directly to us by our clients (this doesn’t include HomeStars leads).

On average, ALL-PRO Landscaping has the capacity to commit to approximately 20 to 40 CLIENT PROJECTS EACH YEAR (depending on the scope of the projects).
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A FEW NOTES ABOUT QUOTATIONS . . .
Angelo personally handles quoting and sales. Hours of work are invested in a typical quotation. Rather than providing homeowners with a bulk dollar amount for the entire project, Angelo goes the extra mile by presenting a detailed, typed "contract specification sheet" that breaks the entire project into individual components that specify the materials/dimensions and pricing per component. The quote also specifies applicable warranty, HST and payment terms. Ultimately, for homeowners who choose to entrust their project to ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry, this quotation document evolves into the signed client contract, usually after a number of refinements to align more closely with the client's aesthetic and budget.
> At times during the season, Angelo may temporarily suspend quoting so that he can focus exclusively on current projects and on quotations already in hand.
In this scenario, our office manager invites homeowners to circle back to us at a later date if they are unable to find another contractor with whom they wish to proceed. She also compiles a waiting list of those homeowners who wish to meet with Angelo when he begins quoting again.
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IS ALL-PRO LANDSCAPING A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
During the peak spring/summer period, we receive approximately 20 to 30 quotation requests PER WEEK, sometimes more.
Many of these we need to decline for a variety of reasons. For example, the project site is outside our core service area, or our schedule is already booked during the homeowners’ desired completion timeframe, or the project is not the kind of work we do.
When non-client homeowners reach out to ALL-PRO Landscaping to request a quotation, we are very grateful. We also respect their time and want to ensure that we are a good fit for their projects. So our office manager will ask a few questions before including their information on Angelo’s quotation request call-back spreadsheet . . .
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Q1. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Each year, we must decline many quotation requests from homeowners located outside our service area.
Please refer to the “CORE SERVICE AREA” note, above.
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Q2. DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT COMPLETION DEADLINE THAT YOU NEED TO MEET?
Some homeowners are working towards a particular project completion deadline such as the date of a backyard wedding or the arrival of visitors from overseas.
> This is important for us to know up front, because the homeowner's desired time frame may no longer be available on our schedule.
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Q3. HOW MANY QUOTATIONS ARE YOU OBTAINING?
Conventional wisdom usually concurs that obtaining two or three quotations is prudent for homeowners who do not yet have an established relationship with a trusted contractor.
We respectfully decline to meet with homeowners who are obtaining more than three quotations.
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Q4. WHAT KIND OF WORK WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE DONE?
We focus on "HARDSCAPE" construction projects, such as:
=> patios, walkways, steps, porches, garden walls, retaining walls, driveway borders/driveways constructed with precast concrete products and natural stone products.
=> decks constructed with pressure-treated, cedar and composite decking products.
For hardscape projects, we can also incorporate the following:
=> sod, mulch, triplemix, riverstone, ornamental rockery.
=> synthetic grass (usually Rymar Durablade 95 S-Shaped Synthetic Grass).
=> fence and gate structures, constructed with with cedar, pressure-treated or composite materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence.
We do NOT install the following:
=> Asphalt. We refer our clients to two trusted companies.
=> Stamped/patterned concrete.
=> Extensive plantings. While we can certainly do some planting of trees and shrubs as part of our hardscape projects, we refer our clients to trusted horticultural technician-designers for extensive garden design.
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Q5. WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF YOUR PROJECT?
The HomeStars company PROFILE format includes a field for “PROJECT MINIMUM”.
> For prospective clients, we have set $5,000 as the minimum.
> For our previous clients, of course we are glad to come back to help with any landscape construction job, no matter how small.
> We appreciate that some homeowners may be unable to gauge whether or not their project would be above the $5,000 minimum threshold. Our office manager might be able to help with this when you describe the kind of work you would like to have done.
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MEETING WITH ANGELO . . .
Angelo's QUOTATION REQUEST CALL-BACK LIST is updated by the office manager. On that spreadsheet, each request she enters is tracked by initial date of inquiry.
> CALL-BACK TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo strives to touch base with homeowners within two weeks of the date of their initial inquiry logged on the Quotation Request List (unless he had already placed a temporary hold on quoting before the inquiry was received).
> MEETING TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo does his best to integrate quotation meetings into his existing project work schedule. Client work always takes priority for him — something which prospective clients are sure to appreciate. During the offseason from approx. December through March, Angelo does quite a bit of quoting for the upcoming season, weather permitting.

During the peak season, Angelo combines jobsite work with sales, scheduling, purchasing, transportation, HR, client relations and other aspects of the business. He is at the jobsites daily. Multiple projects are usually under way. Clients deal with Angelo directly on anything pertaining to their projects. He manages the project schedule, calculates and places the orders for project materials and determines crew member assignments each day in consultation with his onsite Team leader, Dan. His Class AR driver's licence also enables him to minimize production disruptions by serving as the supply lifeline for the jobsites: delivering materials from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers (paving stones, flagstone, wall systems, steps, boulders, rockery, gravel, screenings, lumber, fencing, topsoil, triplemix, sod, etc.), transporting equipment and materials between jobsites and ALL-PRO’s staging yard in north Ajax, and hauling project debris to transfer stations, for example. He integrates quotations into this schedule.
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LANDSCAPE ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION (LO) / CANADIAN NURSERY LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (CNLA) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a proud member of Landscape Ontario and the CNLA. We can be found on the Landscape Ontario web site at:
https://landscapeontario.com/member/all-pro-landscaping-carpentry-ltd
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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a member of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) with A+ rating. Review our page on the BBB web site at:
http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/landscape-contractors/all-pro-landscaping-and-carpentry-ltd-in-scarborough-on-1235758
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At ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd., we take pride in our work. If you are looking for a Landscape construction team that is honest and reliable, uses quality materials, and will meet your needs and exceed your expectations, contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you at (416) 281-7560.
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CATEGORIES: Interlocking Stone, Landscape Architects, Landscape Contractors & Designers, and Masonry & Bricklaying
SERVICES: We specialize in gently curving walkway, patio and retaining wall footprints and terraced patios and semi-circular steps, all of which require intricate masonry cutting. ............................................. >>> We help our clients "make a dramatic entrance" with their homes’ curb appeal. We can, for example, transform a builders’ plain concrete front porch and threshold with beautiful square-cut flagstone or interlocking pavers. We can also soften the lines of an asphalt driveway by framing it with an arc-shaped "cape" of pavers that extends across the front of the garage and down the edges of the asphalt area; or, we can install pavers throughout the driveway area! Strategically placed garden bed walls can wonderfully complement the overall look. .................. >>> And we can wrap that aesthetic around the sides of the house to the backyard to create a beautiful, private outdoor living oasis for our clients to relax, entertain, and enjoy precious family moments. ................................................................................................................................................................................... CONCRETE PRODUCTS & NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS: We construct our clients’ hardscape elements with quality materials, both manufactured and natural. .................................................... >>> CONCRETE PRODUCTS such as pavers, slabs, wall systems, coping, steps, etc. are manufactured by (in alphabetical order): Best Way Stone (BWS), BROOKLIN, OAKS, PERMACON, TECHO-BLOC and UNILOCK. ............................................................................................................................. >>> NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS such as square-cut flagstone, coping, and steps are from a variety of sources. We also install Natural Limestone Armour Stone excavated by Kawartha Rock Quarry in Buckhorn/Trent Lakes, Ontario. ................................................................................................ >>> As part of larger projects, we install Washed River Rock and assorted rockery accents, as well as sod, mulch and triplemix from various sources. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... DECKS: Our clients can choose from cedar, pressure-treated lumber or TrexTM composite decking for their deck installations. For decks that are attached to the house, deck plans must be approved via Building Permit from the appropriate municipal jurisdiction building office. We can recommend a BCIN certified designer to our clients who have not already worked with one. As an alternative to a deck, clients can opt for a raised stone patio-terrace. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... For larger hardscape projects, we can also incorporate perimeter fencing and privacy screening into the project scope. We install cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite fence materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence. We respectfully decline invitations to quote on fence-only projects. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... While not glamorous, grading and drainage are vital considerations in any landscape construction project. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Exterior lighting can add drama and elegance, while aiding in easier navigation of your property after twilight. Any electrical connections, however, need to be installed by a licenced electrician hired by our clients. We can refer an electrician to those clients who do not already have one. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SWIMMING POOLS: Different clients have different approaches to their pool areas. On the one hand, we design surrounding landscapes that enhance our clients’ enjoyment of their pool oases. On the other hand, we fill in pools no longer wanted by clients for a variety of reasons. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SEO Keywords: Patio designs. Yard designs. Interlocking paver walkways and driveways. Flagstone. Square-cut flagstone porch. Natural stone. Steps and entrances. Retaining walls. Basement walkouts. Garden borders. Garden walls. Rock accents. Cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite (TrexTM) decks. Privacy fences. Privacy screening. Exterior lighting. Residential garden installations. Front yard landscaping and regrading. Back yard landscape design. Swimming pool landscaping. Pool fill-ins. Property drainage, regrading and sod installation. Waterproofing. Ornamental iron fence. Medallion Fence.
SPECIALITIES: Intricate patio, walkway, front entrance, driveway and terraced garden wall designs.
WEBSITE: https://www.allprolandscaping.ca

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 6
PAYMENT METHOD: Preferred methods are Cheque or INTERAC e-Transfer.
LICENSES: Toronto ML&S Licences: Building Renovator. Driveway Paving Contractor.
MEMBERSHIPS: Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association; Better Business Bureau.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION: Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM: $5,000. HOWEVER, we do our best to help previous clients with any size of project
WRITTEN CONTRACT: Yes
WARRANTY TERMS: Two year warranty on new materials (e.g., pavers, wall systems, steps) & labour. (Please note: Warranty does not apply to sod or to the installation of pavers on existing base.)

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Adam Shaw from Toronto

3 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2013/11/24

Front landscaping

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01/09/2016

We had the entire front garden, driveway and side walkway done by All-Pro. Angelo and his team provided a professional and comprehensive service from design right through to final planting and at a reasonable price. Most impressive of all is Angelo's commitment to achieving complete customer satisfaction. To Angelo, no job is done until you're completely happy.

Approximate cost of services:: $18,000.00

Company Response: I am very grateful, Adam, for your kind words. My ultimate goal for each project is that the client be completely happy with the result based on the project parameters we had agreed upon. That is the point, after all -- or at least it should be for every contractor. I am glad that you are pleased. It was great to work with you and Kerri. I look forward to meeting with you again in the next few years to explore the options we discussed for your back yard. Many thanks, Angelo

Jerry in Scarborough

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2016/01/06

Outside renovations

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01/06/2016

Angelo has completed three different jobs for me over the past 12 years. I have been pleased with every job that his company has done for me. His work has been excellent. The job site was cleaned every day. His workers were always on time, always polite.
Over the past 12 years, All-Pro Landscaping has made the outside of the house look brand new. Some of the work they did included putting in a new front walkway, a new side walkway with a wooden fence, resodding and regrading the backyard, installing a chain link fence in the backyard along with gates, suppling and installing 14 new cedar trees, and installing a new patio of interlocking stones in the backyard.

Company Response: Hi Jerry. Thank you for sharing this comprehensive summary of the projects we have completed for you over the years, and for taking the time to tally the cumulative cost! It has been a pleasure working with you and Sam to enhance your outdoor living space and the curb appeal of your home. Your observations about the professionalism of the ALL-PRO Landscaping team are also greatly appreciated. While the quality and aesthetic of the final product are important, the client’s experience is equally important – we’re working on your “home turf” after all! All the best, Angelo

Liz in Scarborough

7 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2011/07/16

Tiling stairs and re-setting wslkesy

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01/05/2016

Third time using Angelo and his team. This time they came to my daughters' house and laid brick in an exterior stairway and lifted and relaid interlocking bricks in a walkway that had sunk due to a previous excavation. Great job as always. On time, on budget, friendly and professional. No surprises! Thanks Angelo.

Approximate cost of services:: $1,500.00

Company Response: Hi Elizabeth. I greatly appreciate your review! Hard to believe that it’s already been seven years since our first project for you and Mike in 2009 when we installed interlock pavers and wall stones at the front of your property (steps, porch, walkway, garden wall, full driveway) and at the side of the house. Ordinarily, we would not have taken on your daughter’s project because it was located in west Toronto, well outside our service area of Pickering, Ajax, Oshawa and east/southeast Scarborough (West Rouge, Port Union, Guildwood, etc.). But for clients like you and Mike, of course we wanted to help you out!! It’s always great to hear from you. Thank you, again, for your review. All the best, Angelo

Ed in Toronto

Toronto, ON

Almost 9 years ago

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bss in PINE GROVE

2 reviews Markham, ON Joined 2015/08/11

Patio and Front Walkway

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11/17/2015

All-Pro Landscaping&Carpentry was our choice for the Patio & front walkway work for our home. Angelo was always reachable and responded fast. Scott & team worked very hard and professionally. They listened to our request and gave their professional opinions to achieve what we were looking for. They have done a fantastic job. We really appreciated they could pay attention on details such as proper slope away from the house, beautiful and friendly designed steps at the entrance etc. The quality of their work was great. We have received many great comments from our neighbors & friends on how beautiful it looks. All in all, we are very happy with their work and strongly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:: $8,700.00

Company Response: Hello John. I am glad that you are enjoying your new front entrance! The ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry value proposition on our letterhead reads: “Building beautiful & functional landscapes for 30 years”. It’s not enough for a finished project to look beautiful, it also has to meet clients’ unique needs, as well as being structurally robust and technically sound. Our team is committed to delivering projects that satisfy all of those criteria. Thank you for your recommendation! All the best, Angelo

RH from Pickering

1 review Pickering, ON Joined 2015/09/12

retaining wall, walkway, and fence

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09/12/2015

Great company to deal with, from start to finish. Angelo always kept us informed, even completed the job ahead of schedule. Scott had great suggestions that made the project look better than we planned. Very professional. Well done!

Approximate cost of services:: $15,000.00

Company Response: Hello Rick. Thank you very much for the review. It was a pleasure working with you. Looking forward to seeing you again in the spring to quote on replacing the other fence in your back yard. Bye for now, Angelo

Craig from Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2015/07/09

Pool fill-in, backyard patio, new walkway ...

07/09/2015

Angelo and his crew were, quite simply, fantastic. They are respectful, hard-working and friendly. Plus, the work they did is very professional looking and on-point as far as price. Requests from us always got attention and Angelo was in contact to keep us in the loop about the job. There was always a sense that they wanted us, the clients, to be happy with the work. Can't say enough good things about the experience. I'd hire All-Pro again and have already recommended them to friends!

Approximate cost of services:: $15,000.00
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Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?

Company Response: Thank-you, Craig, for your generous review. Clients’ happiness with their transformed landscapes is at the heart of everything we do. The planning and construction process is just as important as the end result. We are sensitive to the fact that we are working in our clients’ environments, and do our best to minimize disruption as much as possible. Over 30 years of working with more than a thousand clients, I've also made client communication a priority -- from project specifications and modifications, to scheduling and progress. Thank you for recommending ALL-PRO Landscaping to your friends. All the best, Angelo

S Gage from Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2015/07/06

9/10

restructuring of Retaining Walls and patio

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07/06/2015

At the end of April I had little hope that my gardens would be anywhere near presentable this summer but A Huge thankyou to Angelo and his 'All Pro' team......Angelo yr team came in and not only corrected a previously Bad job done by another company only 6 years ago but were very professional and patient answering my many queries. Your employees showed up on time and worked very hard completing the tear down and reconstruction of my patio and retaining walls, and added drainage systems in a timely fashion. I would definitely feel confident recommending yr company to friends and family. Thought youd enjoy seeing the summer result!...

Approximate cost of services:: $8,000.00

Company Response: Hello Sharon. After six-plus years of drainage worries, it must be such a relief to be able to relax and enjoy your back yard and now-dry basement. Despite the difficulties with access to the project site (through your garage!), we still managed to complete your project in only three days. Thank you for your kind review, and the updated images with your garden in full bloom – absolutely spectacular! You’d never know that the site had been excavated in the spring. Enjoy! Thanks, again, Angelo

frank.ansell in Pickering, Ontario CANADA L1V3M9

Pickering, ON

Over 9 years ago

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