If you've never hired a general contractor for yard work before, it's normal to wonder what the process looks like. I'm Brendan, and I run RBW Landscape Development in Lower Lake. We're a general contractor, and we handle everything from tree removal to landscaping, pavers, retaining walls, and lawn maintenance. Here's what to expect when you hire us, start to finish.
What a general contractor does for your yard
A general contractor takes on the whole job, not just one piece of it. So if you need a hazardous tree taken down, a retaining wall built, and a paver patio laid, you don't have to call three different companies. We scope the full project, confirm the plan and the price, and do the work in the right order.
That matters because yard work builds on itself. You clear the lot before you build the wall. You build the wall before you lay the patio. When one crew handles the whole sequence, the job moves faster and the pieces fit together.
Our process, step by step
1. You request a free estimate
It starts with a call or our estimate form. Tell us what you need and where. We're open 24 hours, so you can reach us at (707) 905-7606 any day. There's no charge for the estimate.
2. We confirm the details and price
I come look at the job, talk through what you want, and give you a clear price before any work begins. We go over the scope together so there are no surprises. If the job has several parts — say, tree removal, cleanup, and a new patio — you see the full picture at once.
3. We do the job
We show up on time and do the work right. For tree removal, that means bringing the tree down in controlled sections so your home, fences, and landscaping stay safe, then hauling away the wood and brush. For pavers and walls, it means proper site prep and base work so the result lasts. We work every day until completion.
4. We make sure you're happy
When we finish, we clean up and leave the area the way we'd want our own yard left. One of our customers, Janice, said she loves her patio now and that we took pride in the work. That's the standard I hold us to. If something isn't right, tell me and we'll make it right.
Questions to ask any contractor
Before you hire anyone — us or another company — ask a few questions so you know what you're getting.
- Are you insured? We are, and you should never hire a contractor who isn't.
- Do you give a free, written estimate before any work starts?
- Who handles cleanup and haul-away when the job is done?
- Will you confirm the full price up front, with no surprise charges?
- Do you stand behind the work if something isn't right?
- Can you handle the whole project, or just one part of it?
A good contractor answers every one of those without hedging. If you get vague answers, that's a sign to keep looking.
Why homeowners in Lower Lake trust RBW
I started RBW with a weed eater and a dream, and I'm proud of what we've built over the last two years. We're locally owned and insured. Our customers tell me we're reliable, careful with their property, and hard working, and that's exactly how I want us to be known. Whether it's a tree removal, a patio of pavers, or a simple mow, our team shows up on time and does the work right. We serve Lower Lake and the surrounding communities.
Ready to start? Let's talk
If you have a project in mind, the next step is simple. Call me at (707) 905-7606 any day — we're open 24 hours. Or request your free estimate online and I'll get back to you to confirm the details and the price.
