Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd.

We have a small front yard that needed a bit of a makeover. Right from the beginning, we were impressed with the service we received from Jovak. John replied to our initial email and promptly arranged for a meeting to talk about plans and ideas. We appreciated the detailed drawings we received from their designer as this was very helpful for us to envision the end product and make any changes we wanted to make before proceeding. Once we decided on a plan and a budget, they were able to send over a crew and start within a few weeks. The crew that arrived was very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. We were very impressed with the quality of their work and were pleased with the end product. This included the demolition, the site prep, the pavers, the landscaping, the cleanup and the overall aesthetic. The final amount was exactly what we had agreed upon in the planning stage. There was follow up after the completion of the job to ensure that we were satisfied. We would highly recommend Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd. to anyone needing to have any sort of yard work done.

From day one these guys were on the ball. Starting by giving us a rough estimate and then working with us to bring our vision to life. John and Tyson drew up designs to give us different options with different prices to help us deside what would be best for our budget. Once a design was chosen Tyson drew up a few computer animated pics to let us see what the finished project would look like, this was very helpful. Once a start date was confirmed Chandler and his crew came to do the work, you couldn't ask for a nicer bunch of guys. These guys know what they are doing, very professional and it was no problem for them to answer any of our questions. Great communication, Chandler made a point of checking in with me throughout the project to make sure everything was to my liking. This company does amazing work and were a pleasure to work with, I would definitely recommend them for any of your hardscaping needs!

My wife and we’re looking to redo our backyard . It was plain and lacked character . We highly recommend Jovak Landscaping. They handled everything , from the initial design drawings through to completion . They stand behind their work. Even after the job was complete , they followed up with us to ensure we were satisfied. We’re extremely happy with the quality of the work and the Jovak crew are a great bunch of guys. Special thanks to Dylan ,who was the on-site lead, for your professionalism and making this entire process enjoyable .

I had a weed pit in front of my mobile and neighbours were threatening to have me evicted for lack of up-keep. I thought I could do it myself, but had to admit that I had no green thumb - it had turned black. I needed to call in the pros. I found Jovak Landscape; their website looked promising so I gave them a call. Their quote was way lower than I'd anticipated, well below budget. In just a few short hours, Ryan Bysterveld transformed my embarrassing weed pit into a magnificent tranquil garden that's the envy of the neighbourhood! Polite, professional, he knows his stuff. After speaking with me, he realized I knew nothing about plants. So I was pleasantly surprised that he chose plants which were super easy to care for. Now, instead of hiding behind closed blinds, I can proudly sit in my new garden and absorb the tranquility.

John and his crew were excellent to work with. Ours was a small project and we were originally told it would be into August before it could be done, sooner perhaps, if we were agreeable to short notice when they had time between larger projects. John gave us the most cost effective solution to our project, as well as more costly options if we chose. Within a week or two of our meeting with John, he called to say the work could be done the following week, July 7th. In three days it was complete and we are thrilled with our new concrete patio, which was scored to look like large pavers. In the end it was exactly what we were after. Linda and Bill Fitzpatrick

they did a great job . worked very hard worked late to be finished in one day . gave a quote and stuck to it . very nice people to deal with .we would reccomend them highly

John and his Jovak Landscape Design team were a pleasure to work with for the redesign of our new home's landscape, including the building and design of a private backyard oasis. From design consultations with John to the work crew bringing the plan to reality, they were professional, hard working, pleasant and considerate. Each day the work crew consulted and shared the progress being made, were open to small changes we asked for and tidied up the yard and equipment. We are very pleased with the attractive and pleasing curb appeal the landscape gives our home, the end result being exactly what we hoped for. Since completion we have been receiving many positive comments from neighbors and passersby, with one neighbor so impressed that they too have started working with Jovak's for work on their landscape redesign. I have no hesitation in recommending Jovak's as a business that delivers beautiful and professional work. Thank you John and team!

We retained Jovak following recommendations from two friends who had work done by Jovak. The Jovak team were hard working, pleasant to deal with, and meticulous in their work. We are very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their services.

Jovak Landscape and Design came highly recommended to us by a mutual business associate. Given the high recommendation our expectations were also high and Jovak didn't disappoint. From the initial meeting with John who assisted us in bringing clarity to our thoughts, to working with his operations crew, the whole experience was professional every step of the way. The crew took pride in their work, addressed any questions we had immediately and the space was nicely cleaned up each day. The finished product is beautiful, was on budget and we are completely satisfied with their work. We are looking forward to the spring/summer so we can enjoy!

I recently used Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd to make my backyard a place that I would enjoy spending time in. They were very efficient, did beautiful work and I am so happy with the final outcome. Looking forward to spending more time out in my oasis.

John helped us to clarify our vision for our backyard and, with his designer and crew, completely transformed our space. It is exactly what we were hoping for. The crew was professional, efficient, hardworking and great about cleaning up. We really appreciate the high quality of their work and their attention to detail. We definitely recommend Jovak Landscaping & Design!

We employed the services of JOVAK Landscaping for the design and construction of our home landscaping. John and his entire team worked tirelessly throughout the project to ensure that it was completed to our satisfaction. The follow up, post completion, was also outstanding ensuring that we remain completely happy with the product. We highly recommend JOVAK for all of your landscaping needs. Kevin and Diane. Surrey BC.

We couldn't be happier with our landscaping by Jovak. We had already had a design done up by a landscape architect and then with the help of John, Ryan and their team we tweaked the design as they went along. The team was always on time, very pleasant and respectful not only us but the neighbourhood as far as keeping things as neat and out of the way as possible. They were happy to make changes as we went along and they stayed within the initial quote. We would highly recommend Jovak to any of our friends and family.

We are very pleased with the work that Jovak performed in our front and back yard. Creating a putting green in a small space amongst stone pathways, steps, retaining wall and gardens. All staff were very professional and courteous arrived on time from start to finish, job was completed on time and on budget. We would definitely use Jovak again.

The design and landscaping work performed by the Team at Jovak was very well done. The work crew at Jovak came to work to work and wasted zero time getting the job done. I would highly recommend them and will use them for other projects in the future.

Jovak did a fantastic job on our backyard and we are very pleased with the end result of our pleasant oasis. We are thoroughly enjoying it! . All our dealings with John, Andrew and the work crew were very professional. Their workmanship exceeded our expectations, right from our first contact to discuss our plans, to the layout of the design to completion. They were always courteous and willing to discuss any questions or ideas we had before and during the project to ensure the best landscape design suitable for our yard. They are very knowledgeable and had amazing ideas. We would highly recommend them!

We are very happy with the services of Jovak Landscape & Design. We had our front yard and back yard redone totally. John, the owner, first came to our place to discuss and went through what needed to be done . He then provided us with a design specification and cost estimate for our approval. After agreeing with the work that we would like to have done, a contract was drawn and soon thereafter work commenced and was completed to our satisfaction. John and his team are professional, responsible and helpful. The completed yards are a big improvement to the yards we had before and garnered lots of compliments.

John was very professional and attentive to our needs. At our first meeting the process was clearly outlined and subsequently followed. Design changes were allowed and accepted. The work crew was friendly and industrious, and the project was completed in a timely manner. We are very happy with, and are enjoying the lovely hardscape back yard. It is a small space, but appears spacious. We’ve received many compliments.

I love our new back yard! The crew was hard working, polite and best of all, very artistic. John was easy to work with and made sure all my budget concerns were met.

We are very happy with the project that John and his team completed for us. The crew was very professional and always communicated what the next steps of the project were. They show up on time and with all of the equipment required for the job. If there are any questions or revisions required you are kept in the loop. if you want a professional company,, pick Jovak

We are so happy with the job that John and his crew did on our backyard renovation. Given the fact that our yard is very small, we were looking for some really creative ideas to make better use of the space and John delivered! For the first time in five years of owning our home we were able to sit out in our backyard and enjoy the space. We can't thank Jovak enough. And we want to give a special shout out to Mike and Dylan who did a fantastic job on the installation.

Jovak did a fantastic job on our backyard. Not only was their work outstanding, they were always professional and courteous. They communicated well and the job was done on time. They removed any stress. Any problems were always dealt with immediately. Thank you! We love our new backyard!

Jovak did an amazing job of our back yard!! We have been enjoying it for a few years now!! Our friends and family love to watch the sunset by the fire or sitting in the hot tub!! Thanks so much for everything!!

We are extremely pleased with the work that Jovak did in our backyard makeover. John was great at helping to develop a design that checked all the boxes in terms of what our family was looking for. The team had to work in some terrible conditions this winter. They were friendly, professional and cleaned up each day after they were done. We are really happy with the quality of the job.

We were so pleased when we hired John and his crew. They were professional at all times and made our backyard into an oasis that we can enjoy for years to come. As with any renovation we had concerns on the timing of the project and cost but John ensured we were able to attain our vision on time and on budget. I would not hesitate to contact John with your own vision as he has the experience and crew to get the job done and also ensure the job site is well maintained during construction. We have had many compliments and inquires on who we hired for our project. That in itself confirms we made the right choice.

From the moment we met John at the BC Home and Garden show, we knew he was the right person to help us realize a long-overdue vision for our back yard. John guided us through the design process and somehow synthesized what must have been an incoherent and vague set of requirements from Anita and me. We really liked the ultimate plan, though, and were happy to hire Jovak for construction. Ryan and his team were the consummate professionals. Any issues were dealt with immediately (often via FaceTime to my office) and the work was top notch.

Jovak did an excellent job of transforming our backyard into a more functional and beautiful outdoor space. Our requirements included low maintenance, working around an existing water feature, a putting green, areas for a fire pit and a shed, several planting areas and a new deck. After a few revisions, John presented a design that met all our needs. During construction, the crew worked meticulously and always consulted us when adaptations needed to be made to the design. When a few minor issues occurred, John and the crew had no hesitation to take the necessary corrective action and ensured that everything was done to our satisfaction. Overall, we are very happy with Jovak's work and have no hesitation to provide a strong recommendation.

John and his crew did an amazing job on our backyard. We're very pleased with the type of material selected for the hard-scape. John incorporated our ideas into his plan. The crew showed up on time and completed the work on scheduled. During the course of installation, the crew came with up with other ideas that made it even better. The crew was courteous and took care of the clean up every day. Great work Jovak.

John and his team were exceptional throughout the journey. His thoughtful guidance through the design phase ensured that we had a clear vision with an achievable scope. Patient counsel and a collaborative style were essential in working through quite different ideas about everything from layout to materials. All delivered work was to the highest standard and the staff were friendly, engaging and respectful of our property. Deadline and budget commitments were met. A terrific experience and terrific results. We look forward to working with Jovak again.

John did an excellent job of listening to our ideas and vision in preparing a landscaping plan for my home. His team was very professional, courteous of my neighbours, and more importantly, on time and on budget...no surprises. The end results was what we envisioned and earned praises from my neighbours.

The service and the quality we received was great from start to finish. Always on time, always professional, kept us up to date with their progress and we highly recommend them.

Our overall experience with Jovak was excellent. We were thrilled with the final product. Along the way the Jovak team worked with us to make our ideas come to fruition - even when we weren't sure what we wanted!! All of the employees were respectful but approachable and patient. Each day they cleaned up our property and any adjacent areas. The project was started and finished in an efficient manner. I would absolutely recommend this company!

We purchased a home 2 years ago, and our small backyard was almost entirely paved over with asphalt. The deck was worn, and the patio cover was leaking. We were impressed with Jovak Landscaping's website, and having met them at the home and garden show, we were very interesting in getting a "real" backyard. We can't afford very much, and it took a while for my wife and I to agree to a plan, and Jovak followed it perfectly. To save money, we opted to do the patio cover and build our own shed later, and do our own landscaping afterwards too. But the construction crew came and demolished the old yard, and put everything together in a little over a week! It is a real professional job, with care given to drainage slopes, and never left a mess. They were happy help with tips and advice, and could not have asked for more

Jovak did a comprehensive custom landscape design and construction for us, including covered outdoor kitchen, multilevel patio, drainage, and lawn and garden. They were knowledgeable and professional during all stages of the design and construction, and they always made sure things were being done right. They helped us with functional and aesthetic design, and material and plant selection. They stand behind their work and will always make sure it is done correctly and to the highest quality levels. We are very happy with their work, and would definitely hire them again. You can see some photos of our job in Jovak's profile. We love our back yard now. We are always out in the back yard now, whereas before Jovak did our landscaping, we were hardly out there. We entertain a lot more now, and it is much easier to do!

We met John at the Home Show last year and we liked his friendly and professional approach right away. He came to our home and sat down with us to go over what we wanted to get done. To work within our budget, he came up with a 2-phase plan to first address our backyard needs and then our front yard at a later time. John worked closely with us to address all our questions from design stage to the final product. John and his professional, hard-working and talented crew transformed our backyard from a blank canvas to a beautifully designed paradise. We were so impressed and pleased with their work, we did not hesitate to have them back to work their magic on our front yard this year. John and his crew are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their field and whatever unforeseen obstacles that surfaced, they were taken care of with reasonable solutions. We had a lot of work done by Jovak and we can honestly say that they are indeed a one-stop landscaping expert that have extensive knowledge and skill, and are well connected with other trades. We found John to be very honest, easy to deal with and his pricing reasonable. The beautiful landscapes that he and his awesome crew created for us have definitely exceeded our expectations. We love everything that they did and have nothing but praise to say about them. Their work speaks for itself. We received many compliments from neighbours and passersby. Jovak is an excellent choice for any landscape and design needs. We highly recommend them!

We had the good fortune to have The Jovak team recommended to us for the total transformation of our backyard. John was organized and committed to our complex project, as was his crew. The crew arrived promptly and with a plan every day. They were wonderful to have around and the work was of the highest quality. Should anyone ever decide to dismantle the seating wall (we won't) they will find "Jovak 2015" proudly etched into the concrete -- a secret bit of recognition wholly deserved. We are awed by the results and don't mind a bit that our visitors are too! We recommend Jovak without reservation.

We renovated our backyard this summer with Jovak Landscape & Desighn Ltd. They were professional, friendly and through in every detail. They finished our project on schedule and cleaned up every day that minimized our inconvenience. We are very satisfied with their work both technically and artistically. John and his crews were what we expected to be the best company work with.

Working with John and his crew was a wonderful and seamless experience! From the moment we met John at the Vancouver Home and Garden show we knew this was the company we wanted to work with. We had a personal deadline and John did everything to meet it. He is honest, very knowledgeable and worked with us to create a plan that fit our personality. Can't say enough about his crew, they were hard working, respectful, cleaned up at the end of each day and always kept the communication going. Our backyard is now our "happy place". We love the look on faces and comments when friends step out the garden doors for the first time. We would not hesitate to recommend using this company. Thank you and sorry for the delay at adding this comment...we have been busy relaxing in the yard! Hope to add photos to this post of the before and after.

The crew from Jovak Landscape was a very professional and easy to work with group. Right from the original concept, to the quote and project completion. The landscaping we initially installed around our home was approaching 20 years. Everything was overgrown and looked untidy. The crew installed a block and cap edge with river rock, plants/shrubs and trees. We also added irrigation and lighting. The results were exactly what we had envisioned. We have more ideas in mind for our home landscaping in the future and will definitely be contacting John for a quote. If you have any projects in mind I would highly recommend giving John at Jovak Landscape and Design a call. Tim and Kim Johnson

We recently hired Jovak to do landscaping projects in both our back and front yards. In both cases we weren't sure what we wanted to do but, with his deep knowledge, John was able to take some vague ideas and turn them into actual plans/estimates that both my wife and I could agree on (which wasn't easy to do :)). In both projects they did quality work and produced an amazing finished product that we and all our neighbors love. We are constantly receiving compliments on our yard. One of the things a really appreciated was when they found problems with the property that were outside the scope of their project, they brought it to our attention and with a solution to address it. I am happy to recommend Jovak Landscape & Design Ltd for any landscaping work.

My wife and I recently moved into an older home in a neighbourhood we love. The biggest issue we faced was the incredibly overgrown and poorly maintained landscaping and yard. We hired Jovak to design and build our landscaping for our home. From the first day, we were impressed with the courteousness and professionalism. From ensuring site cleanliness, to taking the time to deal with curious neighbours, the Jovak team was great. The last day was perhaps the most impressive. The entire team showed up to sweep, clean up debris, pressure wash, and ensure that the yard was immaculate. This was a great, professional touch. At the end, we have an absolutely stunning, high quality finished product that was done on time, on budget. I would highly recommend them.

We met John at the Home Show while we were shopping for a company to design and build the backyard of the new house we were moving into the following year. After talking to several companies we narrowed the field down to 3 or 4 and had them do a sketch of their ideas for the space. We liked the one from Jovak the best and are very happy with that decision. John's team did an excellent job from start to finish. They were always on time and on budget and the work is stunning. They exceeded our expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

We met John Van Kammen from Jovak Landscape & Design back in the fall of 2013 when we asked him to give us a design for our back yard. Our back consisted of a small concrete patio and a large lawn. John came and walked around our yard with us and then spent some tine with us to find out what we liked and what we were looking for. He came back with detailed drawing of his plan. We spent quite a bit of time fine tuning the plan and he was very patient with our endless questions and changes. When we had the perfect plan we were given a detailed quote and decided that to achieve our dream back yard it was going to take 2 phases to fit our budget. John came up with a plan to spread the job over 2 phases. In 2013 he created a lovely landscape and then last year they came back to build a covered deck, grill area and stone patio. The finished product draws us into our back yard on a daily basis year round. The covered deck has heaters so it really added another room to our house. We could not be happier! John and his crew were punctual, courteous and extremely hard working. They started and completed as per the schedule we were given and cleaned at the end of each day they were here. Jovak started with a complete blank canvas and turned our yard into the most stunning transformation. This spring they are coming back to give our front yard an overhaul and I know we will be pleased with the outcome.

John and his crew are simply the best. Honest, creative and extremely hard working, the guys at Jovak have worked with me on a number of projects from simple yard clean-ups to extremely high end, technically and logistically challenging projects and always with success. John is a dedicated professional who puts his all into creating smart and beautiful outdoor spaces. I highly recommend Jovak Landscape & Design for any of your outdoor improvements big or small.

Excellent work and ideas! I have nothing but praise for John and his team. His suggestions met our needs while at the same time taking into consideration the age and heritage style of our house. We are so pleased with the way it turned out. Almost 10 years later we still love our yard and still get compliments on it.

Jovak Landscape & Design has professionally landscaped 2 homes for us. John and his crew are very professional, respectful and hard working. John provides an in home consultation to review design ideas & understands your needs to stay within budget. John took the lead when it came to our landscape designs and we were confident in his ability to create stunning works of art. He completed all projects on time and we couldn't have been happier with the end results. John & his crew have become friends of our family and we wish them many years of success!

We had a backyard makeover including fencing, trellises, a pergola, back steps and two level brick and stone patio with rock walls and planters. The whole process went very smoothly. Everyone at Jovak was professional and easy to work with and we are very pleased with the results.

Jovak's work included detailed consult, design and implementation. It was easy to communicate with the owner and his very competent work crew throughout the project. The project included a complete front yard hard scape and landscape including a new driveway, walk ways, rock work with well selected and interesting planting. The project extended to the back yard area providing new patio, raised natural stone planters and hard scape patio. A new cedar fence and trellis was included within the scope. New irrigation and lighting by University Irrigation was easily coordinated with Jovak's crew. The project was finished on time and as budgeted. We were are very pleased with the results.

We recently had a pergola built, and stamped concrete and landscaping installed, by Jovak and we are very pleased with the end result! After we talked with John about how we would like to improve the functionality and privacy of our back yard, while tying it in with our existing landscaping, John presented us with a great design. He was very knowledgable about the products he would use, and presented an estimate of cost that seemed reasonable. His employees were efficient and respectful, and the work was done in a timely fashion. They accommodated a few changes and additions we made along the way, and even after the job was done. John went through an inspection with us prior to final payment. The finished product exceeded our expectations, yet stayed within the budget. We would recommend, and have recommended, Jovak Landscape & Design without hesitation to anyone who is looking for an honest, reliable and talented landscaper.