How does Live Oak handle project budgets?

They provide detailed estimates upfront and work with clients to phase projects or adjust scope to fit budget without sacrificing quality.

What does a typical project timeline look like?

Reviewers report crews arrive on schedule, work daily with on-site leadership supervision, clean up each evening, and complete projects on time or early.

Can they work with challenging yards?

Yes; reviewers note the team solves creative site-specific problems and adapts designs to landscape constraints.

Live Oak Studio

Updated 2026-07-08 · 2,223 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(20) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Hardscaping, Patios & Retaining Walls

Service: Hardscaping, Patios & Retaining Walls
Reviews: 20

What recent reviews say

All 20 reviews are five-star, praising Manny and the team for transforming yards with detailed hardscape designs, patios, and outdoor structures. Reviewers consistently note daily site supervision, transparent budgeting, quick problem-solving, and crews that clean up daily without mess.

Work spans patios, decks, firepits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and complete landscape overhauls. Clients highlight the company's willingness to phase projects to fit budgets and adapt to property challenges. Staff members named include Manny, Andrew, Jonathan, and Christina.

Praised for

attention to detail
responsive communication
on-site leadership and supervision
skilled design and execution
reliable and professional crew

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Best for: Homeowners planning major outdoor renovation with budget flexibility and desire for phased construction.

Strengths

Manny's on-site leadership and design eye
transparent budgeting and phased project options
daily crew cleanup and organization
named crew continuity (Manny, Andrew, Jonathan, Christina)

Worth knowing

Manny, Andrew, Jonathan, and Christina named across reviews as lead designers and crew leads
on-site quality checks every morning by leadership
projects phased to fit client budgets without scope reduction
daily crew cleanup before departure
responsive communication and quick problem-solving noted repeatedly

What reviews say by service

Hardscaping, Patios & Retaining Walls: Patios, decks, pavers, and hardscape transformations consistently praised for quality, design detail, and durability over multiple seasons.

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.75 average across the 78 hardscaping, patios & retaining walls businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 90

Review volume 57

Review recency 98

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

How does Live Oak handle project budgets?: They provide detailed estimates upfront and work with clients to phase projects or adjust scope to fit budget without sacrificing quality.
What does a typical project timeline look like?: Reviewers report crews arrive on schedule, work daily with on-site leadership supervision, clean up each evening, and complete projects on time or early.
Can they work with challenging yards?: Yes; reviewers note the team solves creative site-specific problems and adapts designs to landscape constraints.

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