What our clients say
I have no hesitation in recommending Paul who I engaged to transform my front yard. From the design process where he listened to my ideas and offered suggestions making sure I was really happy, to keeping me informed at all times. I was impressed with his knowledge of plants that were suitable to the area. The project included working in with various services including electricians, ultra fast, plumbers/gas block and stone layers, and the erection of pillars and balustrades. Working in with the other tradespeople was no trouble to Paul. It has been a pleasure dealing with Paul who finished the job on time.
In 2016, we contacted Paul Hammond about transforming our driveway into the grand entrance way we had visioned for the past three years. Well what can we both say, not only did Paul provided significant help and advice on the design and lay out that we wanted, Paul listened to our ideas and followed through with exactly what we asked for. WOW what a great Xmas present it turned out to be. We both certainly look forward to having Paul back for our next landscaping venture the BBQ area.
Paul undertook some landscaping work at my property at Lake Rotoiti. Not only did he deliver a first class job, on time and on budget, but also provided significant help and advice on the design and layout – from what planting would best suit the local environment and conditions, to the shaping and design of a concrete boat ramp. I would have no hesitation in fully recommending Paul to anyone looking to undertake landscaping.
Paul recently built a retaining wall around our boatshed, the work done was fabulous, far more than we expected and at a very reasonable price. We will definitely use him for any future landscaping.
Paul is knowledgeable, friendly, dedicated, meticulous, conscientious, thorough …the list goes on. We are so pleased with the work that Paul has done for us we will continue to engage his services again to do more landscaping for us in the near future. Paul took time to understand our requirements; he helped us with plant/tree selections and his after sales services, WOW, excellent too. Paul takes much pride in his work and goes out of his way to ensure you understand how to maintain and look after the plants and shrubs he has planted.
In 2015, Paul Hammond transformed my blank-canvas residential section into a space that exhibits all the features I required in a garden including a high-density fruit and vegetable-growing area, an ornamental front garden that utilises a problematic steep slope and a low maintenance utility area. Paul quickly ascertained my need for the development of a fairly low-maintenance garden. He communicated clearly the issues specific to the site, and worked through the design process, from beginning to end, in a professional manner. I have found him to be honest and trustworthy in every way, and would confidently recommend him to friends and family.
I wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for all your great work. With us living in Auckland it's been so good having you complete numerous differing projects around our lifestyle block to the highest standard. We really appreciate the fact you have also co-ordinated and supervised other trades people when required. Both Julie and I appreciate the time you spend understanding the brief and once you have a good understanding execute the project in hand. If any potential clients request a referee please feel free to forward my details.
Paul completed a large landscaping project at our property. This included: lawn spraying, contouring and re-seeding; a large area of paving; the creation of new gardens with associated edging, planting and rock features; and schist areas with stepping stones. The work was carefully planned, co-ordinated and completed within the time frame. We are extremely pleased with the results and have used our new outdoor area often. We were very impressed with Paul’s energy, ideas, commitment and attention to detail and are more than happy to recommend his work.
We thoroughly recommend Paul Hammond.He understands the importance of providing excellent advice and service to ensure clients are provided with outstanding results. We required landscaping input to complete a major home addition and renovation project. Paul presented his ideas after listening to our needs and then just got stuck in and delivered it making sure we got exactly what was planned. It was a most enjoyable experience doing business with him.
Paul completed a major overhaul of the patio and garden area on the seaward side of our home. Our thoughts had been to bulldoze the area and start afresh, but with restricted access the use of heavy machinery was not an option. On the initial consultation, having noted our concerns, Paul convinced us to retain the existing pond and adjacent structural features, and to only realign and modernize the paved area, and replant the surrounding gardens. We are extremely pleased with the result and now get much pleasure from our garden his vision, meticulous planning, and attention to detail has transformed an average garden into a stunning oasis.
Paul is the most efficient person I have worked with in a very long time. He has an amazing work ethic - responds immediately to requests for assistance, works out solutions to difficult problems and outlines which costs are assigned where. Once the job is accepted he gets stuck in straight away, sharing ideas and consulting every step of the way. Jobs are completed on target and to specification. This man really delivers.
I initially contacted Paul on a consultancy basis regarding a large scale re vegetation project on my boundary with the Pongakawa river. Since its inception four years ago, Pauls advice and experience has been a key factor in the success of this project. I decided to use Paul for the planting and releasing as well and was impressed with the excellent survival rates he's achieved as well as the quality of his staff. Pauls work ethic and passion for protecting our environment is obvious and I would not hesitate to recommend him both as a consultant and contractor.
I watched as Paul and his crew transformed a neighbor's property. I was so impressed I called him to do some work for me. It has turned out to be an excellent job, and we are very pleased. Paul works hard, communicates well and knows his business.
We wish to express our appreciation for the manner and style of your work at our property. It is rare indeed to find a craftsman as meticulous as you are and who has the vision and ability to transform a property from being mediocre to one of lasting pleasure, colour, layout, and plant selection that will see it developed into a garden to be admired and appreciated. Working with you has been a real pleasure just as it has been to watch you and your team transformer property with meticulous care to detail making sure the final result mirrors the vision you expressed when we commissioned you for the work.
Paul spent time understanding who we were and what we were looking for in a new garden. He designed the garden around our personalities as well as to fit the house and land. Although we were living out of town at the time Paul kept us well informed of the garden’s progress and talking through the reasons for any change to the plan. Paul was fastidious in his work and not afraid to make changes for the better as the project progressed which he completed on time. Paul was a pleasure to work with and he has given us a garden that has a future.
Paul Hammond was one of four contractors recommended to me by Chris MC Kay from Environment Bay of Plenty to do the planting of bush on a rough and steep reserve on Mac Dougall Quarry Road Te Puke. I have been delighted with the planting done. 6000 trees in 2012 and 7500 complete in 2013. The release spraying has been good and may it continue. It needs to for his reputation and my satisfaction. I would be only too happy to recommend Paul Hammond and show you the work he has done.
Phone Ted Mac Dougall on 07 533 3872
Paul has an amazing ability to read what people want. I gave him my ideas, trusted his advice and got fabulous results. I have used Terra Firma for three projects on my section - great vision, quality work, on time and within budget - yet I ended up with more than I was promised!
Paul was introduced to us through a landscape designer we used. Paul improved the original plan, quoted a price that covered everything from excavation to erection, rocks, cobbles, plants and deck construction and completed the work within budget, on time and hassle free, thus he exceeded our expectations. You can trust Paul at Terra Firma to turn a sows ear into a silk purse, we are delighted with the extensive make over completed in 2002. Do not hesitate to come and view his creation.
I am happy that I called Paul Hammond to advise me regarding a landscape problem. It had seemed to me that I needed a substantial garden fence. However, Paul suggested a simpler (and cheaper) solution, which I accepted and which he built. The end result was better than I'd anticipated, cost me less and improved the view beyond my garden. I recommend Paul. He's friendly, has great ideas, builds quickly and to a high quality - and he doesn't blow out a client's budget.
Paul tendered for a large (22,000 plants) native revegetation planting project for a public park. He was very clear on what he would deliver in order to successfully complete the project. As promised, Paul and his team completed the job within budget and ahead of schedule. All the more impressive, given that it was a very challenging site on steep farmland and they encountered pretty awful weather throughout. I would recommend Paul for any future large scale revegetation projects in the rural environment as he is hardworking, reliable and has a real passion for plants and the environment in general.
Paul put a lot of thought into designing a landscape plan for our section. He and his team then did a fantastic job on site in some often trying conditions. We are very happy with the result.
Paul readily grasped our general ideas and translated them into reality with enthusiasm and precision. The quality of work was excellent, with meticulous attention to detail. We are very satisfied with the result.
Paul took on the project of landscaping our section when we completed building our house in 2000. We were very impressed with his diligent work ethic and his attention to detail. The grounds still look very smart today and have required very little effort to maintain them.
Paul Hammond was recommended to us to help control the ever-expanding vegetation surrounding our house. Within this grew enormous cherry trees, precious natives as well as strawberry trees that grew very near high voltage power lines. Paul spent a week with us. During that week his advice was very accurate regarding preservation verses pruning. He was punctual, hard working, friendly and trustworthy throughout the job. We will certainly use Paul’s landscaping skills and advice again in the future and actively recommend his services.
Paul showed extreme professionallism in working with other contractors and the ability to achieve minimum down time for all concerned. Paul produced the result - concept and workmanship second to none. Terra Firma appealed to us for its simplicity, quality finish and X-factor.
I located Paul through a google search and was pleasantly surprised at his very reasonable quote on a fencing job for our section. He was prompt with his communication and more than happy to offer suggestions and ideas, as well as problem solving any issues we may come into with a wooden fence (although there have been no problems at all). The entire job was done in less than 2 weeks. We found Paul to be very friendly and professional, reasonalbly priced and full of great ideas for the landscaping of our section in the future and we will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone landscaping/fencing job done!