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Carolina Landscape Inc

Listed in Charleston 23 reviews(843) 795-4769

Carolina Landscape Inc

Carolina Landscape Inc designs, builds and maintains gardens in Charleston and the Lowcountry for residential and select commercial properties. Established in 1958, the company was sold to Erik and Sara Engstrom in 2017.

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Business Highlights
  • Principal Erik Engstrom has a B.A. in business administration with a landscape architecture specialization.
  • Installation supervisor Zachary Choate is certified in irrigation and lighting and is machine-certified.
  • Seasonal flower designers are horticulturally trained.

Service Area

Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Active Business Listing

Carolina Landscape Inc is one of 7 landscapers ProsGrade lists in Charleston, South Carolina.

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12 services listed, including Landscape design, Landscape build and Drainage solutions. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. 23 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Carolina Landscape Inc compares with the other 6 landscapers on ProsGrade in Charleston, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • One of 7 Charleston landscapers on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

12 services
  • Landscape designconcept drawings and CAD master plans
  • Landscape buildsite preparation, grading, drainage, mulch and lighting
  • Drainage solutions
  • Masonry worknatural stone, pavers, pathways, driveways and patios
  • Plant installation
  • Turf and artificial turf installation
  • Irrigation
  • Low-voltage outdoor lightingLED
  • Water features
  • Outdoor featuresfire pits, arbors, fences and outdoor kitchens
  • Landscape maintenanceweekly, bi-weekly or monthly visits; lawn care, site clean-ups and irrigation/lighting adjustments
  • Seasonal flowerswindow boxes, seasonal pots and flower beds; one-time changeouts or contracts

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise the finished gardens and working process; one customer said the team kept its stated timeline and accommodated design changes. One customer described calls that went unanswered before later praising the communication that followed. Another reported a leaking irrigation connection and said Carolina Landscape would charge for a repair; the customer then called Carolina Turf Irrigation, which fixed it the next day.

Customer Reviews

Do Nguyen

installed irrigation about 7 months ago but the pipes connection is losing. talked to them and they said that I have to pay $450 to fix because they have fixed too many so far. called Carolina Turf Irrigation the 45 minutes later, Mr Ron came and it fixed next day even cheaper.
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Mark Burbridge

### Updated review ### My first review was a two-star review because after 11 weeks of failing to return calls and I had nearly walked away... HOWEVER, after that initial difficulty I have only good things to say about all of the staff. Eric took me through the initial planning process with several good ideas about how to work with the landscape and lighting. Louise, the landscape architect, was a delight to work with. She is a great designer and effective communicator and it all stems from what is clearly a passion for the work. She took my vague ideas and designed a yard full of color, texture, and visual interest. When I requested a change she did so quickly and improved upon the idea even more. Christian led the project when it was installed. He was very communicative and addressed a few details that needed attention quickly. The end result looked better than I had imagined and I've enjoyed sitting out there and just admiring the view. I'm making the review five stars due to the end product and excellent communication that occurred after the initial review. Overall experience is four stars because of the initial issues which are listed below. I've already referred two friends to them and will continue to do so. ### Old review, Oct 2022 ### I'm unsure of what issues they're having lately. Clearly they can make beautiful landscaping as per their photos. However, their customer service is really lacking. Week 1, Wed: they didn't respond to my online form Week 2, Mon: I called and they said they'd call back in a few days (they didn't) Week 2, Fri: I called again and they agreed to set up a consultation two weeks later Week 4, Fri: I called when he had not shown up 40 minutes after our appointment time. He'd forgotten and was across town. Showed up an hour later. Made a plan for the yard and said he'd return with a quote in a week or two. Week 7, Wed: Designer calls and says she’ll be out to see the place in a few days. Not sure if she did but that was the last that I'd heard from her. Week 10, Mon: I call for an update. They say they’ll call back. (They didn't) Week 11, Tue: Still no word. I'm walking away. I had to initiate every conversation (except for the designer calling me) and they aren’t following through with any of their promises. They were nice when I spoke with them (why they got two stars), but at the end of the day I don't trust them to take my money and do the job.
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Tala Kassm

I highly highly recommend Carolina Landscape. They did a full makover to our backyard and we thoroughly enjoyed working with them through the whole process, start to finish. Everyone was extremely professional, easy to work with and friendly. They took our inspiration and made it a reality. They worked efficiently and kept the timeline they told us they would. We had some changes midway through that we wanted to make and it was no problem at all for them. They were able to adapt and modify as needed. We will definitely work with them again in the future for any other projects we may have.
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Matt Rautenbach

Erik and his team are nothing short of incredible. I would absolutely recommend them if you're considering any landscape projects. They recently transformed my backyard as part of a swimming pool install project. Erik's knowledge of plants really helped us dial in the right mix of shrubs, grasses, and trees (we wanted native is possible, low maintenance, and hot/cold hardy varieties). They also installed sod for us (Zoysia) and installed a pop-up drain, and irrigation. They've stopped by the house numerous times since the install to ensure that everything is working perfectly (it is). Carolina Landscape also offer a great warranty on their plants- so we have peace of mind knowing that the garden will still look great in the future. Their crew boss Chris is super nice and always willing to make sure everything is perfect. They cleaned up each day after they were done (blower, hose off- lots of attention to detail).
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Lisa Fanelli

We just completed a project with Carolina Landscape and could not be more delighted. From start to finish they exceeded all of our expectations. Erik and his staff went above and beyond to make sure all the requirements were met for permits and the prep and installation were seamless and stellar as well. From our very first meeting, Erik really listened to insure our vision for the completed space was exactly what was delivered by his crew. We cannot recommend Carolina Landscape highly enough...you will not be disappointed!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Carolina Landscape assess before preparing a design?

The design team visits the site to record house placement, vegetation, hardscapes, fencing and drainage structures, then considers sun and shade, wind and drainage patterns.

How long after approval does installation begin?

After an installation proposal is approved, the project enters a queue, and wait times vary throughout the year.

Does Carolina Landscape handle HOA or township submittals?

It offers to submit previously prepared design documents to HOA and township boards and make changes in response to their feedback.

Are holiday decorations available through Carolina Landscape?

Holiday decorations are available to contract customers.