Robert S Cruikshank

If I had to choose one word to associate with Robert, it would be Integrity. He is the most honest and trustworthy professional I have encountered. When we asked him to review the estimate of his competitor, he not only did so in a superiorly professional manner, he frankly told us how his services compared. I so respect his transparency and opinion and am certain that he is worth every penny.

We are delighted with the work of Robert S Cruikshank, Landscape Contractor. They provided a skillful and thoughtful execution of our landscape design. The project required some unusual materials (railroad rails) and formality not typically seen in our local backyards. Robert was a great listener, and his workers were efficient, neat, and did great work.

The landscaping work performed by Robert has transformed our yard into an outdoor room that we use all of the time. After 5 years, the plants, irrigation system and hardscape features look and work like we intended.

Robert Cruikshank and his crew did an outstanding job turning our steep, empty hillside into a beautiful landscape. My husband and I frequently spend time on our front deck so that we can appreciate our beautiful hillside garden. When my husband and I first met with Robert, we were at the tail end of an extensive and fraught project. It was so refreshing to work with such a communicative, honest, respectful, and punctual contractor.

He restored our faith in having work done on our property. Communication is so crucial to having a job run smoothly. Robert is a highly professional and responsive communicator. He always kept us well informed about the schedule and the scope of the work. He welcomed our questions and was flexible during the project. He visited the job regularly to oversee the work being done and to give detailed directions to his crew.

He was transparent about costs and stuck to the budget. He was a pleasure to work with, from start to finish. Robert's crew was also very professional and respectful. They did excellent work in all areas: building terraces with stone retaining walls; creating a whole-property drainage system; laying out an extensive irrigation system; installing hillside lighting, and finally, planting the terraces. We love the finished project and look forward to our changing hillside as the plants mature. My husband and I highly recommend Robert and his crew!

Did a good job, but he's not so responsive to texts. I guess he decided that he didn't want to take the monthly job I was offering, but he could have just told me that and not leave me hanging.

I had the pleasure of working with Robert Cruikshank and his incredible team this year (2017) on our backyard project. We've lived in our house for 30 years and finally the backyard plans have been realized. Our family and friends are amazed at the transformation. We enjoy our backyard now! No more slippery slopes or rock piles or dead lawn. We love looking at our new yard. Robert was in daily contact with me by phone and in person meetings and resolved all questions quickly.

I worked closely with his team - a huge shout out to Beto, Angel, Eduardo, and the rest of the crew. They were incredibly hardworking, respectful and nice people to work with. The entire experience of working with Robert and his crew was a pleasure. We will be using their services again on a smaller side yard next year. We highly recommend Robert Cruikshank and his team.

I am so glad my landscape designer recommended Robert for my patio project. Robert and his team transformed my two narrow but long patios from bark chips and concrete to beautiful outdoor spaces. The spaces now include a soothing zen bubble fountain, redwood benches, lighting, pavers, plantings, and more. Although Robert is expensive, the cost was totally worth it. Robert and his team are ultimate professionals making sure all items were done correctly and as desired by me. Robert was constantly in contact with me and resolved questions immediately. I highly recommend Robert and would hire him again.

Robert and his team are amazing. Super communicative, sensitive to our scheduling needs, and they did beautiful work. Our yard was a total wreck and Robert patiently guided us through making choices about materials, planning, and the overall process. The team did tree removal, planting, designed and laid a patio (where before we'd just had gravel and dirt), created gates for our front fence, built us beautiful trellises, installed new irrigation and lighting systems, and even smoothed a cracked patch on our driveway.

The team was respectful, kind, and a pleasure to have around. We have a toddler who loved to watch them work through the windows, and everyone always waved, engaged with him, and made him laugh. I cannot say enough positive things about Robert's team. We would hire them again in a heartbeat.

Sent a request for quote, and got back a response that "I am not a good match for their business." I am in their service area and the work needed seems to be in the scope of what they do, but I guess they are just not interested. Would have been nice to get a call from someone with a 5 star review instead of a generic message saying, "Thanks but no thanks." Not 5-Star service as far as I'm concerned.

Robert and team built a deck for us and we couldn't be more satisfied. He and his crew are honest, dependable, respectful, great communicators and creative problem solvers. We had no surprises and each step of the way we knew where we stood on budget and timing. Robert met with us weekly and guided us through every decision. We've never had such a positive experience with a contractor. Oh, he and his guys are also nice people.

Robert has a real eye for making the most of any landscape situation. His work is truely impressive. He is friendly and very professional. He is able to work with and keep a budget AND produce a beautiful result. I really appreciate his extensive knowledge of drought tolerant plants. I have no double that Robert Cruikshank is your best choice in a landscape contractor.

We found Robert on Yelp to create a level backyard from a sloping uninviting mess. It was a big project that lasted 3 months and involved retaining walls and terracing. Robert and his crew were wonderful to work with. Robert is patient, professional and was just fun to work with. We've had our share of dishonest, crappy contractors over the years and we kept delaying our project partly because we didn't know any good contractors. We're so glad to have found Robert.

We could not have lucked out more finding Robert for our front and back yard re-landscaping. From my first meeting with Robert, I knew it was going to be a great fit working with him - he is kind, patient, never puts pressure on you, and has a good sense of humor. He really worked with us to realize our goals within our budget, and suggest creative alternatives when we came to a roadblock.

His crew was also terrific - highly skilled, completely professional, and just nice people. We would 100% recommend his services and will be sticking with him for any and all our landscape contracting/outdoor carpentry needs.

I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with Robert. Above all, he was a partner in our efforts to re-landscape our front and back yard. He demonstrated a rare combination of being able to understand our priorities, guide us towards a plan that totally met our financial constraints and then him and his amazing team executed to the fullest.

His workers treated our yard (and our dogs) with love and care, and Robert was along for the whole journey helping us make decisions as we go. I am very excited to have found Robert, and positive we will be working with him for years to come.

Robert's crew builds a deck as solid and well crafted as something my crew would to. I guess maybe that's a back handed compliment but as a professional I think very highly of the work Robert does, no easy corners cut and attention to every detail.

Robert and his crew designed and built a unique retaining wall to make better use of space in my sloping back yard. I am so pleased with the results! I chose Robert for this job because it was clear from our first meeting that he really had his eye on the big picture--what would be usable, attractive, sturdy, and integrate well with long term plans and potential for the yard.

He showed himself to be a creative problem solver and really think through a plan that would work well. The end product greatly enhances my yard and provides a beautiful seating area when I have guests. My next door neighbors have commented on how much they think this work improves the pleasantness of the back yard and the value of the house. A friend who has experience with contracting also commented that the job was really well done in design and execution. Robert was very communicative and engaged throughout the project. I am very happy with the results!

Robert and his crew just finished a remodel of our Oakland Hills home. It was a great experience working with Robert Cruikshank Landscape. They offer an artistic touch to a landscape, with wood and stone craftmanship. Robert communicated daily with us, asked for feedback all along the way, and responded promptly to our questions and concerns. His billing was easy to follow. Robert gives you a final appointment where he explains the care and followup needed to keep the yard looking as a great as it does now. I highly recommend this Robert Cruikshank Landscape Contractor

Before starting our front yard project we had many meetings planning everything with Robert and our landscape architect, Sue Oda. Robert was very hands on and made sure everything was going as it should each day. It was a pleasure working closely with him to impliment the design of our yard. When an issue arose, it was handled quickly. His work crew did an excellent job, arrived on time, were conscientious and always cleaned up before they left for the day.

He and his work crew gave 100% satisfaction and the best customer service one could ask for. Our beautiful front yard has drawn many compliments from total strangers. It gives us a lot of pleasure. It was a job well done! Joan M.

Robert and his crew did an amazing job on our both our front and back yards. He is very professional and does quality work. He dealt with some tricky drainage issues (we live in the hills in what seems to be the bottom of a basin), did beautiful paths and retaining walls. He did the bulk of the work about 7 years ago but has come back over the years to check on things and make adjustments as needed. He really stands by his work. He's also a nice guy to work with!

Robert Cruikshank completely transformed my front yard and greatly increased the value of my property. He provided just the right amount of hand-holding without being controlling. His ideas were creative yet budget-conscious, and he was very respectful of my own ideas and preferences. His crew is wonderful, highly skilled, punctual, trustworthy, and delightful to be around. Robert himself is very hands-on and he worked well with my landscape designer.

He took any changes to the plan right in stride and he kept me will informed every step of the way. I can't imagine anything I could have done to improve any part of the experience, and I give him my highest recommendation without reservation.

Robert is fantastic when it comes to customer service and quality of work. His true expertise is in outdoor landscaping which he does with detail and craftsmanship. He did a beautiful deck and lighting system which we enjoy every day and get lots of great comments about. He isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for!