“Creative By Design exceeded all our expectations”

Creative By Design exceeded all our expectations turning our backyard into a functional and beautiful space that we will fully enjoy for many years to come.

– K & A Pistawka

We hired Creative by Design to redevelop our backyard in late Spring of 2017. We needed to fix drainage issues, tear out a rotting patio and manage multiple levels of a very sloped yard. When we met Phil for the initial consultation we were impressed with his attention to detail and quality and how much he cared about doing a quality job that looks great. It was clear he took a lot of pride in his work. He helped us take our vision and make it into reality including stone, curved garden beds, space for a vegetable garden, irrigation and lighting. He guided us toward practical decisions and was always transparent about cost. It was easy to work with them throughout the project – They were very respectful of our yard and space, communicated openly and was patient with our many questions. The finished result is excellent and looks outstanding. I am in awe of the attention to detail that they gave our property. I would hire them again in an instant and will recommend them to anyone who asks.

– K. Noriega

When we decided to redesign our outdoor space, we put a lot of thought into choosing our contractor. We wanted someone local, creative and experienced who could complete the process from design to installation without us dealing with multiple contractors. We are so thrilled that we chose this contractor, and we will have them back next year to do another project! They were easy to work with, responsible, dedicated, and with outstanding attention to detail. From the initial consultation to the end of the project, they captured our vision and brought it to life. The quality of the materials and installation process gives us great confidence, and the price was fair without any surprises on our final bill. We absolutely recommend Phil to anyone looking for high-quality results.

– M. Bancroft

Creative By Design planned and provided practical advice on all facets of the project from stone and soil through to plants, irrigation and lighting. They executed all tasks in a highly professional manner with meticulous attention to detail. I am very comfortable and pleased with the results.

– V. Gooch

Okay, so you have a project that needs to be done. It involves brick and stone, a gate, some trees and sod replacement. But, you are nervous about who to call. We have all heard the horror stories about other people getting abused regarding pricing and workmanship. I need to tell you there is a company who will treat you fair and provide quality service. Their quote was fair and concise compared to other estimates, and it involved a more creative concept. Call them, you wont be disappointed!

– B & L Luft

I hired this contractor in to complete my backyard walkways, brick-edging, flower beds and deck repair. They provided a prompt quote, started immediately and worked continuously until the job was complete. I appreciate how conscientious they were and how they took pride in all aspects of the project. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone!

– A. Gravelle

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Creative By Design did the installation of our new yard this spring. We’re super pleased with the results. He built a fence, a retaining wall and a stone patio. He installed the sod in the front and back yard and built a beautiful planter box perfect for our potato plants. Literally – if you can dream it he can make it. He presented us with the design for the yard quickly after listening to our vision. It turned out exactly as we imagined. We wouldn’t let anyone else touch our yard after working with Phil. The quality of his work shows. He builds things to last. Thanks for a wonderful result !

– J. Dwyer

They have just finished a small retaining wall for us which was a bit of a challenge as it was on quite a slope. We are extremely happy with the exceptional work & attention to detail. The owner has very good communication skills so the job went smoothly. We would definitely recommend this contractor again!!

– B. McCollum

He is great to work with, knowledgeable and a true craftsman to his art. Very personable with attention to detail and we felt he really understood what we were trying to achieve and he advised the best products to use while respecting our price point. Thank you so much, you have our highest recommendation.

– P. Nightingale McPherson

We had been through a horrific house building process that left us with extreme distrust for contractors and tradesmen. However, we still needed to complete our extensive project. Due to our previous experiences, we felt jaded and skeptical about hiring someone to complete the job. We cautiously interviewed many companies before deciding to use this contractor. Meeting Phil was simply refreshing, he was honest, knowledgeable and had competitive rates. After hiring him, we came to understand what a hardworking, trustworthy and caring person he is. Our job was very complex as there were many elevation changes. Our vision on how we wanted the finished result to look and he offered ideas and suggestions along with drawings on how we could bring our ideas to life. As things progressed, we added elements that they approached and executed with expertise including Stonework, concrete stairs, implementing a full irrigation system, lighting, fencing, as well as picking out and planting flowers plants and trees. He takes great pride in putting in the time to do a meticulous job. We are extremely happy with the final result and have received many compliments on our beautiful yard. It was a true pleasure, working with them and we can’t recommend them highly enough.

– D & B Webster

I met them by living next door to a large installation he had been working on, in Nanaimo. I was able to get to know him on a weekly basis. He is very professional and seemed to really care about his clients and the end product. He was prompt and had reasonable quotes. They were very pleased and so I contacted him to come and spruce up my outdoors. I would highly recommend this Company to anyone.

– T. Eklund

I can’t say enough positive things about this company, owned and operated by Phil Colenutt. His ideas were creative and artistic. Quotes were fair and stuck to. As well as a hard worker and reliable his communication skills were excellent so you knew exactly what was happening. Halfway through the concept, I had hired him to do I added another. No problem!
I would and have already recommended them to anyone.
Thanks for a job well done.

– B. Brown