Bird's Backyard Landscapes
Jordan quotes it, then builds it himself — customers repeatedly note this as what sets him apart.
From the 33 reviews analysed, repeat business and referrals from neighbours and relatives appear in multiple entries, which is a practical indicator of whether customers would actually hire him again. The business is GST registered and structured as a company, which matters for jobs requiring invoicing for insurance claims or owner-corporation approval. At under a year old as a registered entity, the review base is still relatively small at 35 total, so weigh that accordingly — though the consistency across reviews from different job types (paving, pools, decking, retaining walls) suggests the quality isn't narrowly task-specific.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (35 total)
“The site was always kept clean”
“great advice without the over sell through the planning”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
Credentials & background
Sourced from 4 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Bird's Backyard Landscapes
Jordan Bird leads this crew personally on every job — reviews consistently name him as both the designer and the boots-on-ground presence, which is unusual for a landscaping company and means the person who quotes the work is the person doing it. The team handles a wide range of outdoor transformations: travertine and French-pattern paving, pool surrounds and resurfacing, retaining walls, decks and pergolas, driveways in concrete and spray-crete, composite fencing, garden bed makeovers, and drainage work — essentially full backyard and front-yard overhauls rather than maintenance or mowing. Multiple customers specifically call out Jordan's design input as adding value beyond what they'd envisioned, suggesting he's worth engaging early in a project when you're still shaping the brief rather than after you've finalised plans. The team's daily site cleanup is mentioned independently by enough customers that it reads as a firm practice, not a one-off courtesy — useful context if you have kids, pets, or neighbours sharing access. Based in Illawong, they've completed work across the Sutherland Shire area including Gymea, and while the business is relatively young, the volume of repeat and referred customers in the reviews points to a tight word-of-mouth network in the local area.
Best for: full backyard overhauls combining paving, poolwork, and decking; homeowners who want the quoting designer present on-site throughout; retaining wall construction on residential properties; and Sutherland Shire homeowners planning multi-trade outdoor projects.
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What kinds of projects does Bird's Backyard Landscapes typically take on?+
Reviews cover a broad range of outdoor work including travertine paving, pool surrounds, pool resurfacing, timber decks, pergolas, retaining walls, composite fencing, driveways, and full garden makeovers. Several customers describe complete backyard overhauls combining multiple trades in a single project rather than single-trade jobs. Jordan and his crew have also rebuilt pool sheds and assisted customers in coordinating other tradies for related work. If you have a multi-element project, that appears to be where they perform best based on the review evidence.
What do customers say about how Jordan handles the design and planning stage?+
Multiple customers across the 33 reviews we analysed specifically mention that Jordan's design suggestions improved their original vision — not just executed it. He's described as providing honest advice on both softscaping and hardscaping options without pushing upgrades or extras. Several reviewers noted that among the landscapers they got quotes from, Jordan's was the most thorough and showed the clearest understanding of what they were trying to achieve. If you're still working out the details of a project, engaging him early in the process appears to be worthwhile.
Is the team reliable about turning up on time and finishing on schedule?+
On-time starts and on-schedule completions are mentioned independently by a large number of reviewers, including on jobs where weather conditions were difficult. One reviewer noted the team worked through rain where applicable to stay on track. Jordan is described as a strong communicator throughout jobs, keeping customers informed at each stage. There is one review noting difficulty arranging an initial quote appointment, though this appears to be an isolated experience given the broader pattern.
What areas in the Sutherland Shire does Bird's Backyard service?+
The business is based in Illawong and reviews reference completed work in Gymea as well. Reviews don't mention other specific suburbs served, so if you're outside the immediate Illawong area it's worth confirming directly whether they cover your location before investing time in a quote.
How does pricing and value compare to other landscapers in the area?+
Several customers mention pricing favourably, with words like 'reasonably priced' and 'well priced' appearing across independent reviews covering different job types including retaining walls and travertine paving. One reviewer noted Jordan accommodated last-minute scope changes mid-project while still meeting the original timeline and budget. No reviews mention cost overruns or surprise charges. That said, pricing will depend on your specific scope, so a detailed quote comparison is still advisable.