South Side Specialties Landscape & Design in Fairfax

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Detailed and Professional. We are very happy with the job Jeremy and his crew did at our home.

We had a great experience with Southside! They did amazing work and were great with communication. I would highly recommend them and would use them again in a heartbeat.

Southside did a small project for us which consisted of re-doing our flagstone front stoop which was in need of a makeover. All projects have their challenges and this one was no exception. The difference is who is going to be steadfast in delivering for the client? First, Southside is fortunate to have quality people doing the work and interacting with the client. Chris (Ops Manager) was determined to make sure our experience was a good one. He was responsive to all of my requests and was a pleasure to work with. He knows that its all about the client! Promises only go so far. Chris delivers. And then delivers more! As for the crew, they are master craftsmen. Rene and Jose are highy skilled, personable and great reps as the face of Southside! Having worked on billion dollar infrastructure projects, highly skilled craftsmen are tough to find. Rene and Jose are a treasure of skill, positive attitude and pleasing the client! Southside is good! Their people on the front line like Chris, Rene and Jose are exceptional.

I recently had a fantastic experience with my Southside Specialties, who built a 1000 square foot Trex deck for my home. From the start, they were professional and attentive, offering great design suggestions and helping me choose the best materials. The construction process was smooth and efficient, with the team maintaining a clean worksite and demonstrating excellent craftsmanship. The end result is a beautiful, durable deck that has transformed my outdoor space. Jeremy s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction truly sets them apart. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to build a high-quality deck.

High quality work, great customer service, and prompt communication. Couldnt be happier with our project and will definitely use their services in the future.

Im glad I chose South Side Specialties to do our small patio. The end result looks really nice and completely suits our needs for years to come. Although the project didnt go as smoothly as we all wouldve liked, South Side Specialties was always very pleasant and responsive and didnt leave until we were 100% satisfied. I know if we ever have any needs in the future, this is a company I can rely on. At the beginning of the project, we had a hard time visualizing the different options for our space. Luckily South Side Specialties helped show us different options through 3D design. If it wasnt for the design and being able to see the options, I dont think we would have been as happy with the end result. This was an extra service but totally worth it for us. The design team was creative and worked with us to fine-tune exactly what we wanted. The project itself was straightforward. Unfortunately, the team messed up the slope and water was pooling on the patio. This was frustrating and stressful for us but we all have to remember that no company or person is flawless. South Side Specialties owned up to the mistake and re-did the patio. The commitment to excellence even after the project was completed is very telling of an outstanding company that stands by its work and does the right thing.

I called this business and requested an estimate for a job. Someone showed up and saw the site but never sent an estimate.

Exceptional place to do business.

Jeremy, Renee, and the entire crew were fantastic! They stuck to the schedule they promised, the price they quoted, and even threw in a couple items (like a lawn sprinkler) at no charge. Renee was tremendously friendly and addressed every question I had. Also, the crew cleaned everything up so that the property looked good as new! My yard looks great, I have new drainage, and I couldn t be happier. I would whole-heartedly recommend this company! -Mark (Falls Church, VA)

Jeremys team did a fantastic job on my front stoop and walkway. They were able to start the project 2 days after contracting with them. The team was on time, hardworking, professional, and did a beautiful job. I would certainly recommend Southside Specialities for any landscaping or patio work.

We were absolutely delighted with the work done by South Side Specialities! They placed a lovely stone walkway and built a unique tiered stone border around the garden in the front of our house. Jeremy was wonderful to work with and made great suggestions for the excellent crew to execute. I highly recommend South Side!

Wonderful working with Jeremy and his crew! Our project exceeded expectation from the 3D model, to the professional grade materials he used. Jeremy made our dream backyard grill, fire pit project come to life. More pictures are coming

South Side Specialties designed an awesome deck with excellently detailed landscaping. I m still amazed at their attention to detail and how well they think outside the box with unique features for a backyard haven.

South Side created a beautiful stone wall that sets off a large parking area on our property. Jeremy suggested incorporating lighting into the structure and I love having that area lit up starting at dusk and throughout the night. The guys on the work team were professional, the job site was always left in good order and Jeremy really is out to please his clientele! I give them a great rating because they deserve it.

Update: I have had three projects with Southside and the experience for all can be summarized in one word - Excellent!! The latest was a walkway to access our rear patio (Southside project from a year ago) to accommodate my wife who is now wheelchair bound. Not only was the walkway done on time, within budget and beautiful, but they made it slope gradually so my wife would not have to deal with a ramp at the end. Prior review: It has been a pleasure dealing with South Side before, during and after the installation of our new walkway and patio. Jeremy is very friendly and professional. Everyone else we had contact with from the company was courteous and responsive. The work results were outstanding, and we are very pleased with the finished products. I did not hesitate to give South Side five stars.

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Jeremy, Frank and the rest of the Southside Team did an extraordinary job on our outdoor patio. They were very professional and cleaned up each day. We highly recommend them for any outdoor project! Thanks again!

We recently had Southside Specialties install flagstone on our porch and walkway, and we are delighted with the results. We had approached three companies with our needs, and what Southside proposed was perfect for us. Whats more, they were the least costly. Southside was very easy to deal with. Because they do a lot of work in this area, they are very familiar with what the LRPRA HOA will approve, and they designed our job with that in mind. They even put together the LRPRA paperwork package for us so that we merely had to sign and turn it in. Approval came quickly, probably because of the Southsides track record of doing quality work which enhances the appearance of the property. After the porch and walkway were done, we liked the outcome so much that we had them do a follow-on job, building a matching stoneware wall around our shrubbery area to replace an old wall, and replacing some bushes which were no longer what we wanted. This involved adding mulch, and when they found that they had some mulch left over, they edged and mulched our side shrubbery area at no extra charge. They cleaned up the work area thoroughly at the end of each day. Every member of their crew was courteous and helpful when we had questions. If we have another job within the scope of what they do, absolutely well will go back to Southside Specialties to get it done.

Jeremy, Frank, Julio and the team did a wonderful job grading my front and side yard, installing a dry creek-bed with river rock for drainage, and laying sod and mulch. Jeremy was knowledgeable and was good at anticipating what I was looking for with the landscaping/draining. During the work, Julio kept me up to date on their progress and Frank was exceptionally helpful with scheduling and logistics. Im very pleased with how it turned out!

Jeremy and his staff over at South Side were amazing! I let him and his team run with design/plant selection and it came out better than expected. His installers are outstanding and know everything about what they are planting, and they pass that information along to the customer. Couldn t recommend them more.

We really enjoyed working with Southside Specalities. They were extremely responsive and went above and beyond what we asked for. We are very pleased with the results.

The best of the best!!! We have used Southside numerous times and they do excellent work. Very reasonable prices. They always go above and beyond to make sure the job is done correctly. I highly recommend them!

South Side designed and installed a walkway from the driveway to the front door; this included covering an existing concrete entry with stonework. The design was great; the crews were professional and left the worksite in excellent condition every night; they made recommendations (re-grade and sod versus build a retaining wall) that we are very happy with. Highly recommend!

Amazing result from a unique design. Very competent installation crew - always courteous and cleaned up work site everyday of the job. We love the court and looking forward to installing other components of the full design.

We couldnt be happier with how the deck and patio came out. The crews were always courteous and didnt waste any time. Would absolutely recommend Southside!

South Side Specialties were a pleasure to work with. Nice team, quality work, and they landscaped the front yard and installed a new front walk in only three days. Would definitely use them again!

Flexible enough to work with customer to do exactly what the customer wants without upping the price with every slight change. Very good at making recommendations relative to what is important to customer. Did quality work at good price. Flexible on payment terms and logistics/supplies. Would recommend without hesitation.

South Side did an excellent job capturing exactly what we wanted. The crew was professional, friendly, and efficient. I would highly recommend them and would use them again for future jobs.

Jeremy and his crew were amazing to work with! I was looking for a flagstone patio that would step up beautifully on the hill in my backyard. Not only did they do an amazing job on the design, but they were professional and kind as can be! I would highly recommend South Side Specialties to anyone looking for a new addition to their home.

Im very satisfied with their work. My front yard looks a lot better now. They installed a French drain system and gave my yard a new look.

Jeremy and his team did a great job fixing the drainage problem we had in our backyard by installing a 150ft long french drain. They regraded the land to smooth out the surface and direct water towards the new drain, laid down new grass seed and straw to prevent erosion. That evening a huge storm came through and washed away some of their work. Jeremy and his team quickly came out and fixed what the terrible weather had caused. Highly recommend, quality work and will definitely use them again. Thanks!

Jeremy and his team are great. They build a backyard paved patio for us. Jeremy helped us with selection of pavers and his team did a great job! He regularly visited the site when the work was on and updated us on the progress. They finished on time and did an excellent clean up after the work was completed. 5 star service!

South Side Specialties replaced a 3 feet by 30 feet strip of grass with pavers between my townhouse driveway and my neighbors driveway. Their quote was the most reasonable from an established company. The work was completed as scheduled with a totally professional quality and finish. I would totally use their services again.

Southside was excellent to work with. Their employees were professional polite and cleaned up at the end of everyday. They worked on the drainage and hardscape as well as cut dead trees to make room for new grass. I would highly recommend them

I recently had some large trees trimmed, some removed and hauled away. Jeremy and his team are professional and friendly. They will be my go-to tree removal team from now on.

Southside completely renovated our backyard pool area and replaced an aging deck. The crew was a joy to have at our house, the workmanship is top notch and we are completely loving and enjoying our new outdoor space.

I really could not have envisioned my new dream home being any better, but South Side Specialties far exceeded anything I could have imagined! The patio they installed and the upgrades to my yard took things to a whole new level. Their professionalism and the quality of service they provide is top notch. One the best investments I ever made!! Thanks Guys!!

Southsicdid an excellent job installing pavers on our patio and sidewalk. They are very reliable and professional.

Stayed until the job was done. Reputable business with a straightforward approach. Small mistakes were made as expected with any job, but were rectified without cost and the job was completed as planned. Work together with a landscape architect so you know exactly what you are getting. Quality work , done in a timely manner. The crew was friendly, respectful, and cleaned up the job site daily as to not upset the neighbors. Would highly recommend this crew. This is the way business should be conducted.

We had Jeremy and South Side Specialties landscape our new build home backyard. Its a smaller yard but they came up with a design to make the most use of the space. We love our new backyard and its so well done and ready for entertaining. We highly recommend Jeremy and his crew.

These folks did a fantastic job! Work is great quality, timely, and efficient. We even had a small issue after completion of the work that they quickly addressed.

Professional service and great customer service.

We called Jeremy at Southside to offer suggestions for some erosion and drainage issues. We loved his ideas and he promptly sent us an estimate for this project as well as some landscaping upgrades we discussed. They started work two weeks later. Started on a Monday and finished by Friday. He and his crew did a wonderful job! They buried downspout drains, regraded a section of our yard and put in a beautiful stone walkway. They replaced mulch in all of our beds and our yard is now spring ready! Can t recommend them enough!

Hire Southside Specialties! Jeremy and Team transformed our eroded hillside into a welcoming place with great stairs and tiered retaining walls. Really enjoyed working with him AND enjoying our yard. Thanks, Jeremy!

So very grateful to have found this awesome local small business landscaper! Just a few of the things that set South Side Specialties apart from the rest of the pack: 1) Super responsive. Jeremy contacted me within hours of my email. Other landscapers took days, never got me estimates, or didnt respond at all. 2) Really listened to what I was trying to accomplish and worked with me to figure out how to get there. Jeremy didnt try to tell me what I should do or want- he made sure he understood what I wanted, and made suggestions that could accomplish that. 3) Reasonably priced and efficient. I got a better product for less than I paid previous landscapers. Jeremy and crew showed up on time and got work done quickly and thoroughly. The scope of the work I had done was pretty extensive- major tree pruning, sod installation, retaining wall/flower beds, spring clean-up, removal of overgrown bushes, installation of plants, concrete pad poured, and installation of a large natural stone drainage system (tying into existing drain system) to accommodate the beautiful natural slope of my yard that backs on to a green space with drainage to the marina. Previously, rain would funnel directly across my yard, dragging debris and piling it against my fence, and keeping grass from growing. Thanks to Jeremy and his exceptional crew and vision, water is funneled away from my yard in a form thats lovely to look at, and I have a yard full of grass for my dogs to enjoy. I highly recommend South Side Specialties for all your landscape/yard work needs. I will definitely use them again for any work we need.

Jeremy and his crew did an excellent job in removing some dead trees in my front and backyard. I was pleased with services they provided and would call on them again. Guess what I did!! Once I found their services included lawn care signed up right away. Thank you Jeremy for you and your team. Job well done

We recently lost a part of a tree during high winds. We contacted Jeremy with South Side Specialities and he provided us with a reasonable estimate to take down the rest of the tree and remove the stump. We were very happy that he and his crew were able to complete the job on the same day. Jeremy was very easy to work with and, he and his crew were very professional. They also cleared up all the debris and left our front yard looking good. We would definitely call on South Side Specialities again and recommend them highly.

Let me start by saying that our front yard was the laughing stock of the neighborhood. For the past three years, we ve tried everything we could to get grass seed to grow. But between a bad slope and improper drainage, we finally had enough. We had initially tried a different landscaper but after their initial estimate came in at double our budget (after we paid an $800 design fee), we looked elsewhere and came across Jeremy South and Southside Specialties. From the onset, we couldn t have been more impressed. Jeremy knew exactly what the costs would be based on our desires. Once the project got started, his team was very professional and very expedient. As things progressed, we changed and altered a couple things and Jeremy was all too accommodating. Between the sod, retaining wall, and proper drainage, our front yard is now the pride of the neighborhood and I ve had several neighbors ask who did the work. I couldn t recommend Southside more. Give them a call.

Excellent rock project for our property. We are very pleased and plan to use this company again.

Jeremy and his team are the best! From a design standpoint he understood our vision right away, which was so important. His team works fast and does an amazing job from start to finish. I highly recommend South Side Specialties and plan to work with them on projects for years to come.

South Side Specialties removed five trees. They also grinded the stumps. They were extremely professional. They came to my house in uniforms and their vehicles were clearly marked with their logo. The crew worked hard and what I enjoyed the most about them is that they truly enjoyed their work and each other. You dont see that often. They will be coming back in the spring to do some landscaping for me. I highly recommend this company. Check out their Facebook page to see some of the landscape and hardscape they have completed.

skillful people who give you a precise, well done, and beautiful job. they are not only consider the best option for your hardscape , but also very helpful and cooperative. we are very happy with their job on our walkway.

I cannot speak highly enough about the level of professionalism and skillset that this company has shown me. From the initial phone call to inquire a potential project, to the completion of my retaining wall, Jeremy and his whole team have been solid! I truly admire consistency and transparency coupled with the cognizance of an area of expertise; South Side Specialties has exceded my expectations. Without a doubt, I definitely have the best landscaping on my block on both sides of the street! Going forward, I will only be utilizing this company for ALL of my landscaping needs. If you are wise, then so would you. Thank you Jeremy, Frank, and team for everything, it has been a pleasure!

The work I needed done was completed on time and professionally. I was very satisfied following the completion. I highly recommend their services.

Jeremy, Eliza and the team landscaped my front yard and my neighbors yard. They also installed a stone walk in hers. We both are thrilled with the results. They are professional and terrific to work with. Eliza has extensive knowledge of plant materials and design. We plan to use them again and recommend them highly! Their fees are also very fair. Three other neighbors also used them for landscape and hardscape with excellent results.

I contracted South Side Specialties to take down two trees from my back yard. The trees were very close to my house and leaning towards it and with the winter months coming I didn t want to risk it. Though they weren t the cheapest quote I m glad I chose them afterwards I had no regrets at all. They were super professional and swift but most importantly extremely skilled. The crew was solid and someone was always available to answer any question I had. I m looking forward to using them to construct my new patio in the spring.

I was in the residential/commercial landscape business for over a decade. My fiance and I had recently purchased a new home and needed some work done quickly and at a fair price. Unfortunately, due to such a busy schedule, I was not able to do the work myself. However, I started looking around and I came into contact with Jeremy / South Side Specialties (SSS) via Yelp. I had multiple estimates for a pressure treated retaining wall, three drain pipes, a low level deck tear down, river rock/flagstone and artificial grass install. From day one, I knew he was going to be the company I went with. He was super professional, came in at a fair price, completed the project quickly with a very professional/knowledgeable staff and has been amazing to work with on the back end. He was so good, I recommended him to my parents for a massive hardscape project and to my homeowners association for some tree work our community needs completed. We had no issues with Jeremy / SSS at all. A lot of companies dont really care about you once the check is cashed and the project is completed, but not Jeremy. Throughout working with Jeremy on my home project, he had found out that my grandfather was very ill (eventually passed away). Approximately two weeks after the project was completed and paid for, Jeremy gave me a ring and left me a voicemail checking in on my family and I to see how we were holding up. You have no idea what that meant to us - hes an absolute professional with a big heart and amazing customer service. Jeremy and SSS have my highest recommendation I can give them!

Completely transformed the curb appeal of our home. Jeremy was awesome to work with knowledgeable, professional, and flexible. We will definitely be using South Side for our ongoing and future landscaping needs.

Jeremy and his team are amazing! They went above and beyond! I wish I had before photos... they pretty much demolished a forest full of dead trees and bamboo and turned it into a beautiful backyard. They mulched, removed weeds and trimmed everything in front. It all looks so beautiful. It was a surprise for my girlfriend and she was blown away! Jeremy was extremely communicative during the whole process and even removed all the yard waste all for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend for any and all landscaping services!

Ive done a few things to our home and back patio clean and front mulching and Im going to give Jeremy and his team 5 stars because they were very professional in responding to a service request also really working hard all day long specially in the hot summer time.. I would highly recommend creative and professional patio work for your patio project!

Jeremy was quick to respond to my request for an estimate, and very reasonably priced. He even came early! He called to say he had an earlier appointment available, which worked for us. His crew was efficient and respectful. They left me a spot to hang my bird feeder, which had been a concern of mine. They discussed with us which branches needed to come down, and removed them cleanly and quickly. I would recommend South Side Specialties very highly.

Jeremy and his team arrived on time, did a great job and cleaned up the area efficiently. I had one large maple tree removed and several other limbs removed. Jeremy was great about following up after the job was done as well. I highly recommend South aside Specialties.

South Side Landscaping did a fantastic job. They worked very hard and made sure everything was done to my satisfaction. Their clean up afterwards was extraordinary. I will be using them again next spring and throughout the year for yard maintenance. I highly recommend South Side Landscaping!

Jeremy and his crew are great! They show up on tome, are very professional (and knowledgable, sometimes a rarity in this profession) I am looking forward to future projects!

Southside Side Specialties owned by Jeremy who is knowledgeable & who treated us, his customer with respect & was able to grasp what we thought we needed to what we really needed to have done with our trees.! We look forward to working with him in the future on a few more projects. Thank you Jeremy.

I highly recommend South Side Specialties! Jeremy and his crew were efficient and thorough. I had to have a tree removed and a couple of overgrown trees pruned. Not only do my trees look great now but my yard and driveway are spotless! Jeremy is super knowledgeable and made sure we understood the pruning process to ensure that our trees remain healthy and manageable. The crew worked efficiently and did an excellent job!!

South Side gave us a beautifully repaired erosion problem by installing French drains, a stone walkway and lush sod. We are extremely pleased & plan to employ their services for further work.