“Our team is here to guide you through your outdoor transformation.”
~Sam & Landon Costa
EXCELLENT Based on 37 reviews Posted on Google Ashlin BurkholderTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience with Surface Designs LLC. Sam and Landon are incredibly hard-working, professional, and easy to work with. Their communication was great. They were super responsive, answered all our random questions, and walked us through the whole process so we knew exactly what to expect. They also checked in with us regularly during the project to make sure we were happy with how things were turning out. They paid close attention to the details and made sure all the plants were perfect for our yard and, crucial for us, deer-resistant. They were also super prompt, efficient, and kept the job site incredibly clean and organized each day. The entire crew was great and we cannot recommend them enough!Posted on Google Ron DeemsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with surface design when I was looking for a contractor to renovate/replace my pool patio (remove failing flagstone and replace with stamped concrete), build an 15 foot concrete submerged bench inside my pool, and enhance landscaping. From the very beginning, I found Sam and Landon to be honest, fair, and excellent communicators. Before the project began, Sam did an incredible job listening to what I was trying to accomplish and putting together different renderings to make sure that we were aligned on an actionable plan. Sam was very thoughtful about recommendations on Concrete stamping, colors, and textures. On the landscaping front, I’m glad that I trusted his vision and instincts because it tied the project together perfectly. Sam was considerate of what plants would do well based upon the soil, sun exposure, and deer resistance. On the pool patio, we went with a marsh grey color with medium gray border with a heavy stone stamp and charcoal antiquing. The coping around the pool has a chiseled / rock faced edge. I was blown away when they were finished; it looks incredible. These guys are truly artists and I give them my highest endorsement. Since the crew finished, I have had a professional tiler, professional painter and a few other folks at my house for the subsequent phases of the project and every one of them starts with ….”holy cow, who did your concrete?? That is the best work I’ve ever seen!” I honestly don’t have a single complaint and I am normally pretty picky. I genuinely enjoyed the entire process. All made possible by an amazing crew, all of whom I found to be exceptional humans … Jay, Matt, and about a half dozen other guys … all very respectful, courteous, clean cut, and hard working. I trusted having them at my home and appreciated how they were always so clean, and careful. Silly example but there is a Norway spruce branch that hangs a little low in my driveway to the point that their box truck would likely hit when they drove underneath … every morning I would watch the passenger hop out and use an extension to prop up the branch while the driver drove under … it wouldn’t have damaged their truck, but it would have likely damaged the branch. I never asked them to do this, nor did they even know I saw them do it… it’s little stuff like this that gave me a tremendous amount of confidence in their work and respect for their ethic. I recommend Surface Design LLC to anyone looking for a contractor they can trust with an important project. These guys are the real deal. I look forward to posting a few pictures of the entire project when the tile work and painting inside the pool is complete!Posted on Google Steven GaydoszTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Costa Brothers and their Team are courteous, professional and timely. The Team is accessible throughout the project and provide updates on their progress. I would strongly recommend Surface Design for your next landscape project!Posted on Google Stephen SegullaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience! Had my driveway done and they did excellent work! Very professional crew, on time and spot on! Highly recommend! Thank you for doing a great job at a fair price!Posted on Google Lucas CrawfordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surface Design recently replaced a portion of our concrete driveway. They communicated well, arrived at the dates and times they said they would and the entire job and process went very well. We would call them or recommend them to anyone interested in concrete work as they were informative, professional and took great care in making sure all went well. Contact them without hesitation!Posted on Google Sara WysockiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Landon and Sam were two of the best contractors we have had the pleasure of working with. They exceeded our expectations from start to finish. They were extremely patient with us through a few design changes and in the end have completely transformed our backyard. I really appreciated their level of communication, and they never missed a deadline. They always showed up when they said they would and completed exactly what they promised. I felt they went above and beyond in connecting us to other top-ranking professionals needed to add the pool. We would recommend them to anyone and will definitely be using their services in the future.Posted on Google Anne PinsoneaultTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam and his team were AMAZING to work with. Not only did it only take them 5 days to complete, but they did it during 90 degree heat!! We are ridiculously happy with our new pond! From start to finish, every step of the way was easy and detailed, and couldn’t have picked a better company to help complete this project of ours. We truthfully would not have been able to do this without them. Our backyard is so beautiful now, and all of our friends and family love enjoying it as much as we do. We’re huge nature lovers, so we adore how natural the pond is, the walk up portions for animals (and us) the great boulders for sitting and watching, and the beautiful landscaping around it. Also Sam made it so easy to communicate and overall him and his team were just a ground of kind people who love their job! I’d recommend them a million times over. Also the post pond build resources are wonderful to have, knowing we’ll be able to maintain it for years to come.Posted on Google Tony FerraroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Surface design, Sam and his crew are honest and hard working. I recently bought a house this past October and the driveway was not maintained for a very long time from the previous owner. Extremely muddy throughout the winter, I had called a few companies to get quotes and some wouldn't return my calls, a couple of them did come out to look and take measurements but never got back to me. So I did more research and found Surface design and gave them a call. Sam quickly return my call and came out the same day to look at what I wanted done. He took measurements and we talked about some other work that we needed done and said I'll call you in a couple days with a quote two days later he called like he said he would. He took the time and worked out a few different quotes that worked for our budget. He put it on the schedule and said it should take two days. Started Thursday 4/24/2025 and by 4:00 they had just about the entire job completed. They came back Friday 4/25/2025 to finish up the last little bit of work in the rain and had it done before lunch time. I'm very pleased with the job they did. I strongly recommend giving Surface design a call with your project if you want good quality and professional work done.Posted on Google Jim WharreyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surface Design is an exceptional company with a tremendous work ethic seldom seen these days. They presented several designs and alternatives to our project and were very patient with us throughout that process. They gave us a start date which they met and worked every day in a most professional and efficient manner until the project was completed to our satisfaction. No delays, no overcharges, they did more than we expected seemingly treating the project as their own. We are thrilled with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone.Posted on Google Byron BrayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surface Designs was able to solve all of concerns we had for our outdoor space with a faulty pool as the big fix... What actually happened...We now have a resort like atmosphere that is easily maintained. The crew were always on time, courteous, professional and just real good people that have worked together for years, and it shows. Sam worked hard to keep this crew together. Our project was supposed to take 2 weeks and including rain. It took two weeks. We talked to many other companies but Surface Design was the only one that wanted to make this a place to enjoy our family and not just fix a thing or two. Sam helped create the design, then brought over a huge blueprint laying it all out and making it easy for me to visualize the finished project. After all plans were approved, 2 days before the project ended... I needed a big change... the request was to remove a 900 square foot putting green and level the ground. They smiled and made it happen that same day and able to finish on Friday with the sod and water in. The follow up has been above expectations as well. Sam and his brother and crew knocked this one out of the park and I hope they have time to see your place too. Give them a shout if you are serious about having a CLASS A TEAM do a CLASS A JOB for your family too.. Thank you for delivering on your promise of having a wonderful space to enjoy every single day.
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Our pool deck looks amazing. The guys at Surface Design were awesome to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable, professional, skilled, and love their craft. The best experience we’ve had with any of our major home projects. We would absolutely recommend them and look forward to having them complete more projects for us!
EXCELLENT Based on 37 reviews Posted on Google Ashlin BurkholderTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an amazing experience with Surface Designs LLC. Sam and Landon are incredibly hard-working, professional, and easy to work with. Their communication was great. They were super responsive, answered all our random questions, and walked us through the whole process so we knew exactly what to expect. They also checked in with us regularly during the project to make sure we were happy with how things were turning out. They paid close attention to the details and made sure all the plants were perfect for our yard and, crucial for us, deer-resistant. They were also super prompt, efficient, and kept the job site incredibly clean and organized each day. The entire crew was great and we cannot recommend them enough!Posted on Google Ron DeemsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with surface design when I was looking for a contractor to renovate/replace my pool patio (remove failing flagstone and replace with stamped concrete), build an 15 foot concrete submerged bench inside my pool, and enhance landscaping. From the very beginning, I found Sam and Landon to be honest, fair, and excellent communicators. Before the project began, Sam did an incredible job listening to what I was trying to accomplish and putting together different renderings to make sure that we were aligned on an actionable plan. Sam was very thoughtful about recommendations on Concrete stamping, colors, and textures. On the landscaping front, I’m glad that I trusted his vision and instincts because it tied the project together perfectly. Sam was considerate of what plants would do well based upon the soil, sun exposure, and deer resistance. On the pool patio, we went with a marsh grey color with medium gray border with a heavy stone stamp and charcoal antiquing. The coping around the pool has a chiseled / rock faced edge. I was blown away when they were finished; it looks incredible. These guys are truly artists and I give them my highest endorsement. Since the crew finished, I have had a professional tiler, professional painter and a few other folks at my house for the subsequent phases of the project and every one of them starts with ….”holy cow, who did your concrete?? That is the best work I’ve ever seen!” I honestly don’t have a single complaint and I am normally pretty picky. I genuinely enjoyed the entire process. All made possible by an amazing crew, all of whom I found to be exceptional humans … Jay, Matt, and about a half dozen other guys … all very respectful, courteous, clean cut, and hard working. I trusted having them at my home and appreciated how they were always so clean, and careful. Silly example but there is a Norway spruce branch that hangs a little low in my driveway to the point that their box truck would likely hit when they drove underneath … every morning I would watch the passenger hop out and use an extension to prop up the branch while the driver drove under … it wouldn’t have damaged their truck, but it would have likely damaged the branch. I never asked them to do this, nor did they even know I saw them do it… it’s little stuff like this that gave me a tremendous amount of confidence in their work and respect for their ethic. I recommend Surface Design LLC to anyone looking for a contractor they can trust with an important project. These guys are the real deal. I look forward to posting a few pictures of the entire project when the tile work and painting inside the pool is complete!Posted on Google Steven GaydoszTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Costa Brothers and their Team are courteous, professional and timely. The Team is accessible throughout the project and provide updates on their progress. I would strongly recommend Surface Design for your next landscape project!Posted on Google Stephen SegullaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience! Had my driveway done and they did excellent work! Very professional crew, on time and spot on! Highly recommend! Thank you for doing a great job at a fair price!Posted on Google Lucas CrawfordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surface Design recently replaced a portion of our concrete driveway. They communicated well, arrived at the dates and times they said they would and the entire job and process went very well. We would call them or recommend them to anyone interested in concrete work as they were informative, professional and took great care in making sure all went well. Contact them without hesitation!Posted on Google Sara WysockiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Landon and Sam were two of the best contractors we have had the pleasure of working with. They exceeded our expectations from start to finish. They were extremely patient with us through a few design changes and in the end have completely transformed our backyard. I really appreciated their level of communication, and they never missed a deadline. They always showed up when they said they would and completed exactly what they promised. I felt they went above and beyond in connecting us to other top-ranking professionals needed to add the pool. We would recommend them to anyone and will definitely be using their services in the future.Posted on Google Anne PinsoneaultTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam and his team were AMAZING to work with. Not only did it only take them 5 days to complete, but they did it during 90 degree heat!! We are ridiculously happy with our new pond! From start to finish, every step of the way was easy and detailed, and couldn’t have picked a better company to help complete this project of ours. We truthfully would not have been able to do this without them. Our backyard is so beautiful now, and all of our friends and family love enjoying it as much as we do. We’re huge nature lovers, so we adore how natural the pond is, the walk up portions for animals (and us) the great boulders for sitting and watching, and the beautiful landscaping around it. Also Sam made it so easy to communicate and overall him and his team were just a ground of kind people who love their job! I’d recommend them a million times over. Also the post pond build resources are wonderful to have, knowing we’ll be able to maintain it for years to come.Posted on Google Tony FerraroTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Surface design, Sam and his crew are honest and hard working. I recently bought a house this past October and the driveway was not maintained for a very long time from the previous owner. Extremely muddy throughout the winter, I had called a few companies to get quotes and some wouldn't return my calls, a couple of them did come out to look and take measurements but never got back to me. So I did more research and found Surface design and gave them a call. Sam quickly return my call and came out the same day to look at what I wanted done. He took measurements and we talked about some other work that we needed done and said I'll call you in a couple days with a quote two days later he called like he said he would. He took the time and worked out a few different quotes that worked for our budget. He put it on the schedule and said it should take two days. Started Thursday 4/24/2025 and by 4:00 they had just about the entire job completed. They came back Friday 4/25/2025 to finish up the last little bit of work in the rain and had it done before lunch time. I'm very pleased with the job they did. I strongly recommend giving Surface design a call with your project if you want good quality and professional work done.Posted on Google Jim WharreyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surface Design is an exceptional company with a tremendous work ethic seldom seen these days. They presented several designs and alternatives to our project and were very patient with us throughout that process. They gave us a start date which they met and worked every day in a most professional and efficient manner until the project was completed to our satisfaction. No delays, no overcharges, they did more than we expected seemingly treating the project as their own. We are thrilled with the results and would highly recommend them to anyone.Posted on Google Byron BrayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Surface Designs was able to solve all of concerns we had for our outdoor space with a faulty pool as the big fix... What actually happened...We now have a resort like atmosphere that is easily maintained. The crew were always on time, courteous, professional and just real good people that have worked together for years, and it shows. Sam worked hard to keep this crew together. Our project was supposed to take 2 weeks and including rain. It took two weeks. We talked to many other companies but Surface Design was the only one that wanted to make this a place to enjoy our family and not just fix a thing or two. Sam helped create the design, then brought over a huge blueprint laying it all out and making it easy for me to visualize the finished project. After all plans were approved, 2 days before the project ended... I needed a big change... the request was to remove a 900 square foot putting green and level the ground. They smiled and made it happen that same day and able to finish on Friday with the sod and water in. The follow up has been above expectations as well. Sam and his brother and crew knocked this one out of the park and I hope they have time to see your place too. Give them a shout if you are serious about having a CLASS A TEAM do a CLASS A JOB for your family too.. Thank you for delivering on your promise of having a wonderful space to enjoy every single day.
We’ve put together some timelapse videos from beginning to end so you can a glimpse into how we work. There are few better feelings than that of a positive transformation.
Thanks for checking out our recent historic cabin landscape makeover. What a fun project! If you’re interested in learning more about how we transformed this space or the materials we used, reach out to us at info@surfacedesignllc.com or (724) 752-9911.

We purchased a new home on a lot with a stunning view, but with landscape design challenges.

One of the most important factors in our success is the willingness and ability to try and fully understand what the customer wants to accomplish.
Ideas: What does your vision look like? We encourage sharing all of the information you have used to get to this point in your process. Pictures, sketches, videos, verbal explanations, and whatever else you have.
Needs vs. Wants: Projects can be driven by one, the other, or both. Sharing a list of each is extremely helpful. What are the tangible things you want to have. What are the functions you are looking for? Pool, patio, firepit, water feature, landscaping, ability to cook outside, and so on.
Ultimate Goals: What are the things you want to achieve in this process? What are the real results you are looking for? Hanging out with family and friends more, being able to relax by the fire, creating privacy and a space to decompress.
Budget: Some customers have a hard number in mind. Some customers have a range they would like to stay in. Some aren’t sure what a good budget number would be for their project. Ultimately though, every customer has a range that they are comfortable with. There is no wrong answer. Each project is different.
We needed help in designing and installing a landscape plan that would take advantage of the view and work with the unusual topography. Think about what it is you want to create; find visual ideas you love on Pinterest and share them with the Surface Design team. The rule of thumb is to spend 10-20% of a home’s value on landscaping. For an extended family that spends so much time outside, we appreciate having several beautiful outdoor spaces we use all year round.
Identifying and understanding all the variables of the site is critical to the success of each project. Using this information to help guide designs and material selections, produces results that are unique, beautiful and lasting.

At this point we now have the information required to create something that’s going to fit the customer. 40+ years of combined design and installation experience allows us to not only apply the vision, check the boxes on needs and wants, create a clear path to the goal but to do so at an appropriate price point.
The design stage truly is one of the best parts of the process. Each design is challenging in its own way. Each has its own balance between form and function to be applied to its unique site.
Appropriate choices need to be made on materials and processes within each discipline involved in the project. As a result, the development of one clear comprehensive plan to turn the dream into a reality is produced.
Using natural sandstone boulders along with irregular precast steps worked well to frame out the waterfall and hillside. Adding in sun loving and wind tolerant evergreens and deciduous trees and shrubs helped to anchor down the design. Lastly adding color pops and contrasting textures with perennials will bring this project to life!

Once the design is completed, we are always excited to meet with the customer. The presentation of big picture. It is not just a concept, it’s a clear plan to execute the design plan.
This provides us with the opportunity to address any concerns or issues. Additions, subtractions maybe a swap on a plant variety. This is the comprehensive paper version of the vision. It’s also the perfect point in time for you, to once again to re-evaluate and fine tune if needed.
Having Sam quote [the project] was such a positive experience. The landscape plan he presented incorporated elements that made our landscape cohesive and functional for our family. We were extremely impressed with your flexibility as we discussed incorporating our existing design with pool and patterned concrete that were already in place. You took our existing plan and made additions and changes that solidified a cohesive design. Being a master gardener, I also had a lot of plant requests that were incorporated into the plan.


“If there was something that did not feel right to [Surface Design] or us, we changed it. For example, we added a stone walkway through the landscape that was not in the original plan. Besides adding functionality, this walkway allows us to be “in” the landscape, experiencing the visual beauty that was created on either side with a great view in every direction.”-Arrington
The plans have been laid. The details have been made clear. Now it’s all about execution. Our crew is highly skilled, trained in the best practices and held to Surface Design’s time-tested standards. Everyone involved in your project is capable, qualified, efficient and fully invested in the project. Everyone on site knows your project well. They have been involved in many aspects of the process: the site data collection, specifications of products, sourcing, scheduling, planning and so on. The entire team is familiar with your dream. We work together to make your dream a reality.
Sam and Landon’s team were respectful of us and our property and always pleasant to work with. It was fun to watch the team work together. It is apparent that they truly like working together.”
The tranformation is complete! Given we communicate with our customers throughout the entire process, all that’s left to do is a final walk through of your unique project.
Our walk-through transitions into your first experience of your “ultimate goal”.