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J's Custom Landscaping

About us

J’s Custom Landscaping is an experienced landscape team providing a dependable source for custom design, installation and maintenance of landscapes and related services for discerning clients. We are committed to fulfilling clients’ expectations for service, quality and value.

Business highlights

26 years of experience

Services we offer

Bark or Mulch installation, Block retaining walls, Fences, Fertilization and moss controll, Flagstone paths and patios, Fountains, Grass aeration, Grass dethatching, Landscape Designs, Leaf removal and more..., Mowing and edging of lawns, Paver paths and patios, Pruning of shrubs and trees, Rock retaining walls, Seasonal flowers, Sod and seed installation, Spring and Fall cleanup, Sprinkler installation, Sprinkler repairs, Sprinkler start up, Sprinkler winterization, Water features, Weed control

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.425 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 25 reviews
John H.
Aug 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are beyond happy with J’s and with Jake. He was excellent in every way. Knowledgeable, thorough, patient, honest and just a great guy. Our lawn will be making the comeback of the year.

Denise C.
Jun 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I've had J's do my routine yard maintenance since 2005, across multiple homes in Clark County. They are very dependable and professional. The quality of their work is excellent and their pricing is competitive for the quality of service - a great value.

Shelly C.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
The initial meeting with Nick went great. The quote I received was reasonable, and they were able to start right away. I will be using their services all year to keep my yard looking beautiful ?? The two men who arrived todo the leaf pick/ removal & weed pulling went great!

Necolena W.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Jay came out himself and gave bid to weed and take care of yard. The outcome was amazing. I would have never been able to do it as quickly as they did it. I was very pleased.

Susan M.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They come weekly. I pay a monthly fee of $100. They're all good people. They've been around for a while and they are reliable.

Natasha L.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,335
We found J's after having a bad time with a previous landscaper who never showed up but kept wanting more money. We didn't have much money left for our project after that, but J's was very reasonable so we were still able to finish most of the things we wanted to do. Nick Hagen always responded quickly and easy to work with. They were accommodating of a few changes we needed to make along the way. They always showed up on time and finished the job to our specifications. Mario who redid our sprinkler system was great too. Now we have a neat tidy yard that is a pleasure to see out the window. We would highly recommend them.

MICHELLE G.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
let me start by saying I had hired and paid a different landscaper who basically promised me an exceptional rate if I paid in cash and then bailed on the project leaving me with bare dirt and upcoming monsoon season almost upon us....I was desparate when I signed up for Angie's list but Jay called me immediately after I left a message with his service...he was able to meet with me that afternoon which was lucky as he is a very busy guy (worth it) he listened and took notes as we perused my yard of shame and again my luck I got an appt for 2 weeks hence to start the work providing I was satisfied with his proposal...I got a call a week before I was scheduled to let me know the project ahead of me had concluded earlier than expected and he could fit me in right away...he told me 3 days and in 3 days were done and my yard looks absolutely beautiful....I want to do the same now with the front yard....the previous contractor left me over budget by $3000 so I have to wait till next year but Jay worked every detail into the proposal so there were no surprises and he mentioned he wasn't the cheapest but I have to say the quality was top shelf all the way.  His employess were very courteous and made a point of cleaning up after themselves every evening before they knocked off for the day...I have dogs who tend to try and dig under the fence and the crew always made sure to close the gate and put my bricks in front so the dogs wouldn't be tempted....just a thoughtful touch...the crew leader came after hours on the last day of project just to do a walk around and check the settings for the sprinkler controller and I also received a call from Jay himself to go over care and feeding of my new lawn and to see i there were any questions.. bottom line I couldn't be happier and cannot wait although I must to do the front yard as well....I would hire Jay again in a heartbeat !

Diana R.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9
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Bonnie L.
Apr 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a really good job. I am very happy with them.

James R.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
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Jim Q.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$151
They do an excellent job. They are a little expensive but they are worth it. They come once a week during the summer and during the rainy season there is not much growth so they come every other week. I pay them weekly. The yard looks good as long as I keep it watered. Everything looks very tidy. We've been using them since 2010. Most of the crew is Latino but they understand some English and their office staff is English speaking. They did a quality control call to see how they were doing. Other than that, there hasn't been much communication. They show up within half an hour every single time on Tuesdays.

Howard W.
Sep 2013
2.0
$2,000
First of all I will say that the work done was great and the crew showed up when they said they would. The cleanup afterward was outstanding. The problem I had was with Jay's responsiveness and professionalism. Before the work was done I tried to contact Jay about a question I have about a electrical problem. I called his office and tried to get a hold of him. On 5 different days I was told he was in a "meeting" and would call back. He never did. After the work was completed and the final bill came in, I was again taken back with a 25% increase from bid. I had changed the original project somewhat and expected a small increase, as we went from 55 blocks in bid to 70 blocks at competed wall. Those 15 blocks cost $400. Word of advice if you use this business, don't change plans even a little bit or you will pay.
     When I called the office again to talk to Jay about the final price, I was told he was unavailable again and would call me later. This time I said that was OK and I would just hold the final payment until he call. He called right back. He was nice to talk to and tried to explain why the cost was so much higher the original bid. I told him he estimated the job to take a day and they completed it in 7 hours.(not including off site time) and adding 15 blocks to wall was not a big time killer as the truck was within 35' of wall. He told me he would talk to his crew in the morning and call me back (see a pattern here) and we would discuss it further. I waited 5 days and then paid bill.
    
   He doesn't need to call me now or ever again. I will not be using his services.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"We are sorry that we did not meet your expectations for your project. The project scope did change and we do charge for additional work. Part of the reason those changes were so expensive was is due to your location. We brought the materials with us to do the job in the morning. When the project changed we had to drive 1.5 hours round trip, plus the time at the supplier. After getting the additional materials we had to then install everything. The cost was a reflection of the actual time spend doing the extra work that you authorized. Another way to figure the cost is based on price per square foot. The additional blocks were 21% more than on the original proposal. We billed out almost exactly that amount for the additional blocks. When Jay talked to you on the phone it wasn't a question of quality of work because you said you were happy with that. The problem was you didn't think it should be so expensive for the extra work and you wanted that discounted. We do staff our office typically from 7 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. There are multiple people who can discuss projects as Jay, the owner, is frequently in appointments, out on jobs, talking with crews, etc. We typically respond to all requests within a business day. It sounds like that that did not happen in this scenario, which does not meet our normal standards. I have to apologize for the poor communication in this instance as we typically are one of the only landscapers who actually do return calls and follow through. Hopefully we can have an opportunity to prove otherwise in the future."

Susan M.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
We have been using them for our front yard for several years, get compliments from people all the time.  Also, we have used their services to clean up the backyard once a year. They come and get detailed info as what you want done and take photos. Since we know them they just come on in and do the job. Very nice, professional and thorough.  backyard looks beautiful. Separate fee for the backyard was between 400.00-500.00.  well worth it

Theodore S.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had them for years and I just renewed them for another year. They are very, very reliable.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"[member name removed] and his wife are wonderful people to work for on their yard. We do regular maintenance as well as various projects and are always very appreciative of a quality job. Thank you for being our customer! We look forward to serving you for years to come. Jay"

Karen J.
Feb 2013
2.0
$9,000

After having  just  read the contractors response I feel I need to reply..  The work was performed in the late spring of 2007 (I have the initial job proposal with the exact date of 4/7/2007).  All of the statements  I made in the review are in fact truthful and as they occurred.  I would much rather have had a positive experience and been able to leave a positive review.  However that was not the case.  I personally rely heavily on feedback from other Angie's List members, both positive and negative, before hiring a contractor; as I have had too many bad experiences with less than reputable contractors in the past.  Therefore, I feel it is my responsibility to leave an honest assessment of the job that was done so that others can benefit from my experience as well.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"This project was performed in the summer of 2006. The statements made by the customer do not reflect what actually occurred on the project. We are one of the only landscapers who staff our office during the day so I know that we were available if the customer needs something. In reference to the materials picked, there were the exact block the customer chose out of the mutual materials catalog. They were a stacking retaining wall block. We have never done any mortared retaining walls so I am not sure her memory is correct. We did prune a Hinoki Cypress tree different than she expected. We replaced it with a quality tree from a local grower that was the largest one available at the time. We always have workers who speak English on the job since not everyone is bi-lingual. Some of them have an accent, but that doesn't mean they done speak English properly and can communicate appropriately. I am sure that after 6 years the grass will have needed to be reseeded since it was an extremely shady back yard. It is not uncommon to over seed every year or two in those conditions. As far as the retaining wall it was a small planter around the large tree in the back yard. There were many large roots that I am sure have pushed the wall since it was installed. This is standard for what happens when trees continue to grow. In summary, many of the actions described by the homeowner do not match what actually happened. We stand behind our work and our warranty."

Lance S.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
It was a pretty extensive job, bringing down a maple, spruce, and holly tree.  I thought it might be more than a one day job but they got it done in a single day.  They cleaned up all the trunk pieces and branches and leaves very thoroughly.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"[member name removed] project required a specific set of skills to not damage the other surrounding trees and vegetation. We were able to accomplish his goal on this project. Also, the project was at the bottom of a hill in the back yard with about 20 steps up to bring out all of the debris! It was challenging but we were glad to work with [member name removed] to improve his property. Thank you for your business! Jay"

Ronald N.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
The job took about a week and looks pretty nice to me.  Equally important, it should be vastly more easy to mowe than before.

The workers were on time as promised, worked efficiently, kept us informed about their intended work, and cooperative in all respects. The price was somewhat higher than an alternative bid, but the contract description was more detailed and precise.

Though we have no immediate intention of future work, we'd probably consider J's company again.,

Tom B.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
We interviewed several landscapers and they all submitted bids that were well beyond what we wanted to spend. J's listened and designed a plan that was within our budget and accomplished more than we expected for the price.

They started when they said they would and finished on time - about three weeks total.

The crew was both skilled and hardworking and worked very well together. They were most considerate of our neighbors and the alley access to our yard.

They adjusted their plan to meet our requests that came up during the job.

They are a well managed and caring company with a good reputation and work history here in Clark County.

We would highly recommend them to anyone.


Karl B.
Jul 2010
3.0
$1,500
> Trees turned out great! > Wall turned out great! > Kiwi tree was gone! > Debris removal was a problem. Jay said it would be no problem to remove it all. When he saw how much there was (about 9 -10 yards), he seemed concerned. He still said no problem. I wasn't home to watch them remove the debris but they actually spread some of the dirt back across the area where they removed it. I was quite upset because I had to go back and grade it by shovel for 3 days. I never saw him after that. Due to this, I would not hire them again.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"We are always trying for a perfect grade, but we do make mistakes sometimes. We were not aware that the project was not completed up to the member's standards. If we had been made aware we would have gladly made the situation right. We cannot fix something that we don't know."

Trudy O.
Jan 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
The tree looks good. They completely redid our backyard the year before. They are great. They will be coming back in the winter to trim trees.

Vish N.
Sep 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They always do good and timely work. Everyone is very professional to work with. I have been pleased with their service. They have reasonable rates for their work.

KRISTEN K.
Jun 2006
1.0
$565
HORRIBLE! It took almost a month, from when they promised to complete the project, to when they actually showed up to complete it. Additionally, they would promise, "oh this week", tomorrow definitely, when no one showed up it would be, "oh next week." After about 3 weeks of that (and to the point of asking for my deposit back), they finally showed up. They built the deck totally different, than originally discussed, looks like a total piece of crap. We have to figure out how to fix it now, so it is elevated to eye soar. Should we have asked for my deposit back?
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"The member was always made aware of any schedule changes. On smaller projects in Portland we try to fit those in between other work we are doing in the area. Jerry worked directly with her when we did the project so we assumed that the work was done to her satisfaction and the way she wanted it. If we had known how difficult the situation was going to be we would have gladly returned her deposit. We make a living doing work the right way and making people happy, and are sorry that we were unable to make her happy on her small project."

MICHAEL G.
Oct 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
VERY COOPERATIVE, AND RESPONSIVE THROUGHOUT THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN TO IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS. WORKERS WERE DILIGENT, YET FRIENDLY, AND POLITE. IN ADDITION, I WAS CONSISTENTLY INFORMED OF SITUATIONS THAT AROSE THROUGHOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS. PRICE SEEMED FAIR FOR TIME OF YEAR, QUALITY OF WORK PROMISED, AND LATER PROVIDED. HOWEVER, GETTING A RESPONSE FROM MR. HOFER, OR SOMEONE FROM THE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESS AFTER THE JOB WAS DONE, (A FEW MINOR PROBLEMS AROSE WITHIN THE ONE YEAR GUARANTEE PERIOD) WAS DIFFICULT, AND FAR FROM TIMELY. THEY DID MANAGE TO EVENTUALLY GET BACK TO ME. HOWEVER, ONE ITEM STILL REMAINS PENDING, AND I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE FOLLOW-UP ON IT. OVERALL, THE COMPANY MADE IT A TERRIFIC EXPERIENCE DURING THE ENTIRE TRANSFORMATION PROCESS OF THE PROPERTY.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"Once we were able to get the parts we quickly did the warranty work. He was a great person to work with and we still do regular maintenance for his mother every week."

Kathy A.
Jul 2005
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
HIS ATTENTION TO DETAIL STOOD OUT. HIS WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH ME WAS GOOD. HE DIDN'T LIKE THE TRIM THAT CAME WITH THE FLOORING, SO HE BOUGHT OAK FOR IT AND CUT IT TO MAKE TRANSITION PIECES, AND THOSE KIND OF FINISHING PIECES.
Response from J's Custom Landscaping
"She was a pleasure to work for on her project. We are no longer providing Handyman/remodeling services. We currently refer to Honey Do Home Repairs."

Kathy A.
Jul 2005
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
THE QUALITY OF THE WORK WAS VERY GOOD. JERRY DOES METICULOUS WORK. HE'S CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING THE JOB RIGHT. THE REASON I GAVE A B FOR PUNCTUALITY WAS ACTUALLY BECAUSE OF THINGS THAT WERE OUT OF HIS CONTROL. IT TOOK LONGER THAN HE EXPECTED TO GET A PART, BUT HE ALWAYS CAME WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD.

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FAQ

J's Custom Landscaping is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

J's Custom Landscaping accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, J's Custom Landscaping offers free project estimates.

No, J's Custom Landscaping does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, J's Custom Landscaping does not offer a senior discount.

No, J's Custom Landscaping does not offer emergency services.

No, J's Custom Landscaping does not offer warranties.