Freedom Stone + Pondscapes Reviews
Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 42 reviews, and 5.0 on HomeAdvisor across 20. Homeowners have been reviewing Bob Kerr's work since 2010, first as Gradex Company and now as Freedom Stone + Pondscapes.
Review totals as of October 19, 2026. Last updated October 19, 2026.
Why many reviews say "Gradex"
Gradex Company is our former name. Same owner, same crews, same phone number. When Bob Kerr renamed the business Freedom Stone + Pondscapes, the Google profile and its reviews came with it, so older reviews still use the Gradex name.
Where our reviews live
Springdale, AR (Northwest Arkansas office)
3 of the 5 are from other businesses and are not counted as homeowner reviews on this page
HomeAdvisor
Gradex Company, LLC (former name)
17 rated, all 5 stars; 3 older reviews predate star ratings
Review totals as of October 19, 2026.
What our customers are saying
42 Google Reviews at 4.8 Stars
Freedom Stone + Pondscapes has 42 Google reviews on its Kansas City office profile in Peculiar, MO as of October 19, 2026, with a 4.8 average. 39 are five stars, one is four stars, and two are one star. Bob has replied publicly to 13 of them, including both one-star reviews.
We recently used Gradex for two separate retaining wall projects at our home. … The stone that Gradex provides is milled on top and bottom, allowing for tight seems and the results are impressive. Both walls are beautiful and we couldn’t be happier. … Our front wall was complicated by a large tree stump near underground utilities that needed to be removed. Bob and Anthony worked with us to ensure that the wall was built according to our vision, but more importantly, in a safe manner without disrupting utility services. Bob worked with us personally when we asked to extend our front wall to our driveway which was not in our original plan. … Gradex builds beautiful retaining walls. Equally important is the service Bob and his team provides Gradex customers.
Michael K.
Google, 3 years ago
- Project
- Two natural stone retaining walls: a six-foot front wall in 12-inch ledgestone and terraced backyard walls in 8-inch stone
- Staff named
- Bob, Anthony, Jake
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company
Reply from Bob
This was challenging even for our well seasoned crew. Michael thank you for trusting us to do this stone retaining wall project for you
I have been a customer of Bobby’s for 15 years, and never dissatisfied! Newest project finish landscape project around farm! Top notch!
Jacob K.
Google, 8 months ago
- Project
- Landscape project around a farm
- Staff named
- Bob
It was great working with Bobby and his team. His estimate was fair, no unexpected changes. He was timely and did what he said he was going to do, on the timeline he said he was going to do it (Which seems to be in short supply with contractors). We ran into rain and weather, which he can't help, but he was very good about working around it to get the project completed.
Sara P.
Google, 5 months ago
- Project
- Weather delays worked around to finish the project
- Staff named
- Bob
Bob and Freedom Stone are top notch! They are great to work with and create awesome landscaping masterpieces. I would recommend them for any kind of project (large or small) to my friends and family. This is the company you need to talk to if you're looking for any sort of custom water features.
Dalton P.
Google, 10 months ago
- Project
- Custom water features and landscaping
- Staff named
- Bob
- Reviewed as
- Freedom Stone
Bobby & the whole Freedom Team installed some boulders at our house and we couldn't be happier that we found them. Great price, surgical precision, professional crew. Don't hesitate if you need rock work done. These boys are the real deal!!!
Trevor H.
Google, a year ago
- Project
- Boulder installation
- Staff named
- Bob
- Reviewed as
- Freedom Stone
The team at Gradex is top notch… we have used them three times and have another job in the planning stages. … We had them do our sea wall out back. We live on a 5 acre lake in a subdivision. After the work was completed the HOA got together and started working on the rest of the lake because of the improvements. The team built a dock and a water feature with lights and a fountain …
Kristina B.
Google, 4 years ago
- Project
- Sea wall on a 5-acre lake, dock, lighted water feature and fountain, walkout patio, retaining walls
- Staff named
- Bob
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company
Gradex did a beautiful job in such a short time of reshaping and rocking our pond bank. Very professional and always keeping us updated on what was going on with the project.
Linda H.
Google, 2 years ago
- Project
- Reshaping and rocking a pond bank
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company
Reply from Bob
Thank you Linda that project was fun to do! We need to get back out in the spring and check on things!
Our HOA community in Shawnee hired Bob and his crew to help design and build a rip-rap erosion control system along our ravine. They were great to work with, did a wonderful job and the price was very fair. We are in talks of doing more work for us.
Allyn S., Shawnee, KS
Google, 3 years ago
- Project
- Rip-rap erosion control along an HOA ravine in Shawnee, KS
- Staff named
- Bob
Reply from Bob
Thank you Allyn we really enjoyed the project. Great working with you and the board to come up with this great rip rap bank solution to your erosion!
… I began working with Bob in the planning stages of our new lake house near Warsaw, Mo. Bob's insight and experience in the planning stages was invaluable, not to mention his patience working with us as construction progressed slowly. We just completed two large stone retaining walls and a dry creek landscaping project with Bob and his crew. The results were simply stunning. Bob and his professional team did everything and more they said they would do, no surprises, no delays, nothing but amazing results. …
G B., Warsaw, MO
Google, 6 years ago
- Project
- Two large stone retaining walls and a dry creek at a lake house near Warsaw, MO
- Staff named
- Bob
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company
We've had 4 projects with Gradex over the last 15 years, and we're getting ready to begin a fifth. Bob and his crew are professional, courteous, and do beautiful work! We never hesitate to recommend Gradex Company.
Wendy M.
Google, 8 years ago
- Project
- Four projects over 15 years, a fifth in planning
- Staff named
- Bob
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company
My husband and I asked Gradex to help with a project to improve water flow and appearance of our property. Bob came at a time that was agreeable to us, was excellent listening to our needs, and drew up ideas for us to review and gave us a bid. He returned a second time at our request and answered all our questions. He has the patience of a saint! … He was always professional , there were no hidden costs, and Gradex is a company that we trust and respect. …
Paula
Google, 8 years ago
- Project
- Improving water flow and appearance of the property
- Staff named
- Bob
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company
Northwest Arkansas Google Profile: 5 Reviews
Our Springdale, AR office profile has 5 Google reviews at 5.0 as of October 19, 2026. Three of the five came from other pond and landscape businesses, so we do not count them as homeowner reviews on this page.
See the Springdale profile20 HomeAdvisor Reviews at 5.0 Stars
Our HomeAdvisor profile is still listed under our former name, Gradex Company, LLC. It holds 20 reviews; the 17 with star ratings are all five stars, and the oldest is from February 2010.
Gradex Company, did a great job on installing a natural stone retaining wall for me. His work is exemplary, and is much better than other retaining walls I have seen around town.
Jeffery B.
HomeAdvisor, February 2019
- Project
- Natural stone retaining wall
- Reviewed as
- Gradex Company

Every review is about Bob's work
Bob Kerr is named in 36 of the 61 written reviews on this page. He designs the projects, is on site for the critical phases, and answers the phone himself. Have a question about a review? Call 816-304-1415 and ask for Bob.
- 64 homeowner reviews
- 4.8 on Google
- Reviewed since 2010
- 13 reviews from repeat customers
Review history since 2010
Reviews of Bob's work go back to 2010. A large group came in on HomeAdvisor in early 2019, and Google reviews picked up again in 2024. Google only shows how long ago a review was posted, so years for Google reviews are approximate.
| Year | New reviews | Running total |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 | 9 |
| 2019 | 19 | 28 |
| 2020 | 4 | 32 |
| 2021 | 2 | 34 |
| 2022 | 6 | 40 |
| 2023 | 2 | 42 |
| 2024 | 15 | 57 |
| 2025 | 5 | 62 |
| 2026 | 2 | 64 |
What customers actually say
30 of 61 written reviews
Quality and craftsmanship
18 of 61 written reviews
Retaining walls
17 of 61 written reviews
On time, did what they said
16 of 61 written reviews
Would recommend
14 of 61 written reviews
Professional crew
13 of 61 written reviews
Repeat customers
12 of 61 written reviews
Ponds, lakes and water features
12 of 61 written reviews
Fair or reasonable price
9 of 61 written reviews
Communication
Questions people ask about our reviews
Is Freedom Stone + Pondscapes legit?
Yes. As of October 19, 2026, Freedom Stone + Pondscapes has 42 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars and 20 HomeAdvisor reviews averaging 5.0, and reviews of owner Bob Kerr's work go back to 2010. The company has offices in Peculiar, MO and Springdale, AR.
About usWhy do some reviews say Gradex?
Gradex Company is the same business under its former name. Bob Kerr renamed it Freedom Stone + Pondscapes. The owner, crews and phone number (816-304-1415) are the same, so the older reviews carried over.
About usDoes Freedom Stone + Pondscapes have any complaints?
Yes, two. Of 42 Google reviews, two are one star. One homeowner said a rustic stone retaining wall built in 2018 had gaps that let soil through. The other, from about nine years ago, said they were treated rudely while scheduling an estimate. Bob replied to both publicly, and you can read the full reviews and replies on Google.
Read them on GoogleHow can I tell these reviews are real?
Every review on this page is copied word for word from Google or HomeAdvisor and links back to the profile it came from. Names are shortened to a first name and last initial. Long reviews are shortened with an ellipsis, never reworded. Three reviews from other businesses on our Springdale profile are left out of the homeowner count.
See where our reviews liveDo you build water features or mostly retaining walls?
Both. Retaining walls come up in 18 of the 61 written reviews, and ponds, lakes, sea walls and water features come up in 12.
Our servicesDo customers hire you again?
Yes. 13 of the 61 written reviews come from repeat customers, including one who has worked with Bob for 15 years and another planning a fifth project.
Get a free quoteDo you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every project comes with its own written warranty. Coverage and length are set for your specific project and spelled out in your proposal.
Full FAQAre estimates free?
Phone consultations are free. An on-site visit may carry a fee, which is credited toward your project if you move forward.
Contact usTalk to us
Kansas City Office
22111 S Knight Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
Northwest Arkansas Office
2401 S Maestri Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
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- 64 homeowner reviews
- 4.8 Google rating
- 3 review profiles
- 2 one-star reviews, both answered
