Patio, drain "We had numerous landscapers come by and give us quotes for a patio we wanted built off our deck. Mike Arata stood out from all of the landscapers; he wasn't the cheapest nor was he the most expensive. What was clear was that he was thoughtful about our project. He made a number of visits to go over ideas with us. When you embark on a project like this, there are a lot of details that you have not considered, and perhaps don't have the knowledge to feel confident about. Mike's experience was key here. We trusted his judgement and could not be more pleased with the result. In fact, the patio has exceeded our expectations. Mike added a few details that a great look while still being mindful of our budget. I highly recommend Arata landscaping to anyone looking to add a patio to their house." 1. Retaining wall 2. new walkway 3. landscaping 4. fencing 5. grading 6. drainage system "Mike is a true professional and exactly what you want in a contractor. I have worked with hundreds of contractors over the years and he is the guy you want on your project. He is timely, thorough, fair, honest, and genuinely concerned about delivering the very best product he can to his clients. He worked quickly and has a great team. I had a big nasty project and Mike took it on and delivered exactly what was needed for a fair price. I honestly only have great things to say about him and his team. Great quote process, quick start-up, and excellent quality. He even came to my house during the middle of a massive storm and work on his backhoe loader for an hour to make sure we didn't have any issues. I almost never write reviews, but Mike and his team are simply one of those great (and somewhat rare) contractors out there who is an over-the-top performer. Complete Landscape Design And Installation Serving All Of Fairfield & New Haven Counties