Swink's Creations

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• January 2024 by Joel Macht
  We had a wonderful experience working with Swink's Creations! Our backyard is beautiful and we enjoy it every day. We had a pool created, a new pergola installed along with a new patio, artificial turf and landscape. As a project manager myself, the best 2 compliments I can give their entire team are 1) how well organized their operation is and 2) how nice, caring and kind hearted their entire team were.The biggest compliment we got (over and over), came from other construction teams working on our home. "We've never seen a whole yard be built this fast." This is very much in part to our project manager, Blaise. He is the absolute best! Blaise is top notch at many aspects, but for me, time management, problem solving and thoughtfulness made our job super smooth. One of the nicest and hardest working people you will ever meet.In addition, some mentionable shoutouts to the entire team: Cesar who was great to work with on deliverables and appointments, Charlie on the plumbing, Jerry on the concrete work, Frank with the installations and electrical, Carl with all the horticulture expertise and landscape design, Santos with landscaping and Marcos with the excavation. Not to mention, Renee and the entire office team.Every day was utilized with some aspect of the project. In the course of a few months with a large scope, we never stalled or took off time. Crazy!Finally, we want to thank the owner, Mark Swink. We had the opportunity to work with Mark as well, who treated us like family and made sure we were always happy.We highly recommend Swink's Creations! Thank you again everyone.
• December 2023 by Todd Johnson
  It was always a dream of ours to own a pool. After having gotten quotes and design ideas from a few different pool contractors and construction outfits, we were left feeling as if our dream would never be fully realized. None of the mockups we were shown looked aesthetically-pleasing or felt like they were “us.”All that changed when we contacted Swink’s Creations.From the moment we met Mark, he seemed to understand what we were after, taking into consideration our needs (handicap-accessible) and specific desires (baja shelf, water feature, free-form pool shape). Chris helped us choose tile, rock and concrete that would best compliment our existing backyard and porch, and Blaise was instrumental in making sure everything was to our specifications, from the placement of handrails to depth of the shelf, and bringing things to code in terms of updating gates and fences.Cesar was our point of contact throughout the process, and he kept us updated every step of the way, so we never had to wonder where we were at in the project. Any questions we had were answered promptly. Carl worked diligently to get the sprinkler system adjusted correctly and elevated the landscape in ways we hadn't envisioned before. The entire team operated quickly and efficiently, and cleaned up after each day’s work was completed. They treated our property like it was their own.Angel, Renee, Angela and everyone in the Swink’s office were professional and welcoming, and we really felt taken care of. The project was started in mid-August and we were enjoying our gorgeous hot tub, pool and fire pit by Veteran’s Day; at least a month ahead of schedule!We just cannot recommend Swink’s Creations highly enough. Their prices are somewhat higher than most of their competitors, but the care with which they work and custom beauty they bring to their projects is worth the cost.
• August 2023 by Shivani Mehta
  We've worked with lots of contractors, but Swink's is in a different league when it comes to quality of their workmanship, skill of all their craftspeople, and their customer service. Also, we benefitted from the breadth of experience Mark and most of his team bring to the table, having done this for decades. Everyone from office staff to project managers have a great, "can do" attitude which was so refreshing. From start to finish, they were easy to work with. When there were (inevitable) delays, there was clear communication.Construction is often unpredictable, and issues come up that you don't anticipate at the start. However, as they happened, there was always accountability and solutions presented which resolved the issue. I highly recommend Swink's Creations, they've completely transformed our backyard, delivering a space that is both beautiful and functional and one we will enjoy for years to come.Services: Stone landscaping
• June 2023 by David Ellis
  So glad that I hired SWINK's to repair and replace some of the concrete hardscape surrounding my pool. They were able to almost perfectly match 20 year old existing concrete. The difference is almost unnoticeable. The repair they did to the three river rock in my spa was just as good.I loved how they cleaned up every day before they left the job site and showed up early the next morning to get the job done. I highly recommend them for any hardscaping or landscaping needs!Services: Concrete masonry
• April 2023 by Anthony C
  I've used Swink's Creations for three different projects over the years at my house, and would like to use them again for a fourth project I have planned. I feel they are honest, fair, the crews work hard, and they take pride in their work. Overall, I've been very pleased with the results. If you have work you need done in your yard, you owe it to yourself to at the least have Swink's come out and bid on your project.I appreciate Mark Swink's honesty and pragmatic approach to things. I felt that he tried to balance costs with his suggestions (often thinking as if he was spending his own money versus trying to "make a sale").I've worked with their project manager Kou the most. He's responsive, and does his best to make sure I'm aware of what's going on and when crews would arrive for each phase. I'm very engaged with my remodeling projects and have an eye for details. Kou had no problem answering my many questions and making sure the crews met my expectations.I have had Swink's Creations work on progressively larger projects each time as they continued to perform well and earn my trust. The first project was a small retaining wall and yard drains. Later was replacement of a balcony deck and concrete patio pour. Recently they finished my larger project which included a pool remodel (waterfall, coping, water line tile, pebble sheen finish), a pool equipment pad replace/reset, a new paver patio, a bbq island, an elitewood patio cover, a drystack retaining wall, drip irrigation, yard drains, and new drought tolerant landscaping. They've essentially remodeled, beautifully, my entire back yard.The large project did have some hiccups along the way. However, I think that's the nature of construction/remodeling work. To me it's how well the contractor can minimize those occurrences and, just as important, how well they can handle the issues that do come up. Swinks handled all issues professionally and to my satisfaction. On the large project the plans for the bbq island had not been updated to reflect the approved rendering, so the countertop rebar needed to be redone. No cost to me, but it took the crew a half day to correct it. When the new pool equipment pad had been poured, a conduit for the landscape lighting control wiring had not been laid. The crew needed to come back and drill a hole for some conduit and feed it through. When a gas line was plumbed through the pool equipment wall, the sub-contractor who had performed the work had the pipe coming through at an odd angle (it looked sloppy). Kou/Swink's had someone else come out and address it - it looks perfect now. Not long after the project had completed I noticed a small leak in one of the sprinkler valve boxes - Kou had a crew come out and fix it shortly after I reached out to him.Scheduling is perhaps an area that proved challenging during that larger project. The crews at Swink's are busy, so be aware that change orders or material delays can impact your schedule.Overall I would rate Swink's Creations 4.5 stars, and they are definitely my go-to contractor for landscape design/contracting.Services: Stone landscaping
• April 2023 by Jeri Weinstein
  What an incredible, positive experience. I contacted 7 companies and interviewed 5. Peter was heads and tails above everyone else as far as being detail oriented, offering options and listening to what I wanted. This is a one stop shop to pick out tile/concrete/landscape etc., prepare the design and landscape plan etc. Throughout the process Angel was patient and thoughtful, immediately taking care of questions and changes. The company is a well oiled machine with different crews for each phase of the job. All professional and respectful of the property. Quality products were used and everyone at the company was super patient and responsive. My project manager Kou was amazing, knowledgeable and made sure everything was perfect. Carl and Francisco ensured a terrific landscape plan. I made some changes along the way and there were no problems at all. Demolition of the old yard to completion 3 months. Not one glitch or annoyance. I now have an inviting and relaxing yard with a beautiful pool, spa and firepit. Even after completion a few things came up and someone from Swink's immediately took care of it. Everyone really cares about doing things perfectly and making a customer happy. Can't say enough great things about this company.Services: Concrete masonry
• April 2023 by Kenny Nang
  I had Swink Creations did my hardscape and I am getting them to provide some upgrades like exterior stone veneerService: Concrete masonry
• November 2022 by Amanda MacPherson
  would give zero stars if i could, so rude and disrespectful it’s unbelievable. horrible quality business and people running it.
• September 2022 by John S.
  After interviewing several pool builders, we chose Swink's Creations to makeover our backyard. The job entailed demolition of a stamped concrete patio and a 2 foot high serpentine wall, installing a swimming pool, paver decking, and landscaping. Our home backs up to a street. There was not sufficient room on the side of the house for equipment to get in and out, so Swink's removed a 6 foot section of the wall at the back of our property for equipment access and debris removal. They restored the wall later in the project once that access was no longer needed.The entire construction process took a little over 3 months. Swink's Creations had a lot of work to do, and they did it very efficiently. There was very little down time once the project got started. In fact, it took longer for the city to approve the plans, than it did to do the entire project.The various crews were scheduled in advance. As soon as one crew finished, the next crew arrived the following day to keep the project moving. The crews were all professional, experienced, friendly, worked hard, and cleaned up the jobsite daily. Most of the work was done by Swink's Creations employees. The few subcontractors that did work on the job have been working with Swink's Creations for many years. They showed up on time, and did excellent work.Swink's Creations' office and managerial staff were very easy to work with. From Mike, our project manager, and Carl, the plant and landscaping guru, to Rene, Angel, and Blaise in the office, every encounter was friendly, informative, and helpful. Owner Mark Swink even stopped by the job site to make sure things were progressing well.We are extremely pleased with how Swink's Creations brought our vision of a backyard oasis into reality. We will be hiring them to re-make our front yard, too.For a timelapse video of the construction process and finished project go to: youtu.be/MHgKXp20mwk
• September 2022 by Stephanie L.
  We are delighted with our backyard! As you can see from the photos, Swinks did an incredible job and came out exactly as we envisioned it! The entire Swinks crew was genuinely fantastic to work with! When we met with Mark, we knew that his company was who we wanted to trust our vision, time, and money. Angel in the office was excellent. She always answered all my emails promptly, and when I was in a time crunch to switch out the tile, she helped me the same day. Kou was our project manager and explained every single aspect of what was happening. He is also very professional, and we could tell he always wanted to ensure we were happy with the progress. Honestly, everyone we interacted with was great. Swinks did 100% of the project, which was nice to have one point of contact. Everything from the demo to design, pool, patio cover, bbq, landscaping, and lighting, they did it all! We would highly recommend Swinks!
• August 2022 by SacCity S.
  I did contact you, but was always given excuses how the workmanship is not your fault. You want me to pay you more money to repair your own work.
• July 2022 by Scott Frimmer
  We used Swinks to design and build a pool in our backyard and do the surrounding landscaping. Had a great experience. The work was high quality and the crews were great. Kou was great to work with and managed the project well. He was very communicative and responsive to my questions/concerns. Would highly recommend.Services: Custom Swimming pool design
• April 2022 by Kelly D.
  We hired Swinks for a total redo of our backyard. This included demolition and removal of literally everything from trees to concrete... Etc. we initially met with Mark Swink who was on time and very professional. He gave us a variety of ideas and worked to identify a design that would fit with our budget. The presentation of the design was very professional and included a digital 3-D image as well as a printed rendering. Prior to our meeting with Swinks we had met with other contractors on the same project. Those individuals were sloppy, not on time, had very poor follow up and follow through and were not concrete or clear on pricing. On the other hand when it came to pricing with Swinks every element of the work was spelled out in great detail with a specific price. The contract was clear, detailed, and explicit. I like that. Next, the work. The workmen were very professional and friendly and cleaned up after themselves every single day. When we had questions our project manager Mike would address them immediately. We really enjoyed working with Mike and later had the opportunity to work with Carl who is the expert on plants and landscaping. His knowledge was incredible. And he did a fabulous job of selecting plants that met our aesthetic and preferences. We also added on to our order as we went deciding that we wanted to add additional details to the initial contract and even those changes were presented clearly including pricing & details on execution with each statement of work. In fact our experience was so good with this company that we have hired Swinks for a front yard project which will begin shortly. And our experience is not a fluke. Our neighbor across the street did a $200,000 redo of their backyard and it looks like the four seasons. Nice work.
• April 2022 by Dean
  I'm so happy we chose Swinks to remodel our backyard. Every aspect of the process was smooth and professional and the result was exactly how I envisioned it. Our project manager, Kou, responded to every single issue we came across (non of which were directly their fault) quickly and solved every problem no matter how tedious they were - and he's just an all around good guy. Angel, in the office, was always communicating and letting us know what to expect throughout the process. Their horticulturalist, Carl, is an expert and really helped us turn our soft-scape into something special. Every crew member and subcontractor were professional and just a pleasure to be around - which is so important when you're spending multiple months interacting with them. And despite having the job done during crazy inflation, they only ended up roughly $500 over-budget. We couldn't be happier and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again.Services: Custom Swimming pool design
• March 2022 by Todd Ross
  After several failed attempts to complete our koi pond with other vendors, we contacted Swinks. One phone call with Mark Upson, a meeting with Mike Scott, his crew arrived and in two days, our vision became a reality. The crew worked hard, kept their workspace clean and organized, even finished the job sooner than they thought. I highly recommend Swinks