iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#5 of 44 water feature installationiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0★★★★★68 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate 3 Star Brothers LLC five stars based on 68 reviews, with the owner responding to 79% of feedback. Customers frequently cite sod installation, yard cleanups, pressure washing, and hardscaping as services performed. Recurring themes include punctuality, clear communication, reasonable pricing, and efficient completion of complex landscaping projects. All provided excerpts are five-star reviews, so no common criticisms are evident in the data.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 68 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 68 Google reviews (63 with written comments, 9 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 79% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
Service: Water Feature Installation serving Tumwater, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.
Score profile vs other water feature installation
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
3 Star Brothers LLCWater Feature Installation median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.3 Star Brothers LLC: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
98
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.3 Star Brothers LLC: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
97
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.3 Star Brothers LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.3 Star Brothers LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 50.–
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Star ratings
68 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars6799%
4 stars11%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 63 written reviews
100%praise
Praise178100%
Complaints00%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1365%
Reasonable735%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results4022%
Speed & response3218%
Would recommend3218%
Price & value3017%
Staff & attitude2313%
Communication127%
Honesty & trust95%
What customers talk about
We read 63 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Gilberto and his crew did amazing work on my yard and I would recommend them to anyone.”
“Super nice and prompt with replies and any questions.”
“I would highly recommend 3 Star Brothers for any and all your landscaping needs.”
“Gliberto showed up exactly when he said, gave a reasonable bid, and stuck to it.”
“They were very professional and quick to respond to any questions or additional issues I need more work on.”
“They had great communication with us, got the job done fast, and now our yard looks great!”
“They were reliable, polite and great in the garden!”
People customers mention
Gilberto18 reviews
Landscaping3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
TTommy11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Asked them to help me clean up my yard in front to increase the curb appeal. The price was so good I added on pressure washing and a whole new back lawn and other services and it was still at an incredible price. Gilberto and his crew did amazing work on my yard and I would recommend them to anyone. Super nice and…
JJon3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
It was great to work with this company. I had let my yard get out of control the last two years and they were able to get it back to what I needed and wanted. Would work with them again. They were very professional and quick to respond to any questions or additional issues I need more work on. They trimmer up all…
Great price
SSierra3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
We had Gilberto and his team resod our front yard. They had great communication with us, got the job done fast, and now our yard looks great! I would highly recommend 3 Star Brothers for any and all your landscaping needs.
Great price
JJen2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
The work Gilberto and his crew did was top notch and far exceeded my expectations. They tackled multiple different issues in a large and long neglected lot, including clearing and cutting back bushes and other growth, weeding beds, pruning trees, fixing 4 separate fence gates, both wood and metal, digging out…
DDan3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
This company is awesome. Very hard workers, they always showed up on time, completed the job on time, and were very friendly and informative. My back yard looks like a park! I highly recommend 3 Star Brothers for your sod laying needs.
Great price
TThomas4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
We hired 3 Star Brothers to do storm cleanup on our 1+ acre yard. They showed up when they said they would, did great job on the clean up going above expectations, and were very reasonably priced. I won't hesitate to call on them again if the need arrives.
Asked them to help me clean up my yard in front to increase the curb appeal. The price was so good I added on pressure washing and a whole new back lawn and other services and it was still at an incredible price. Gilberto and his crew did amazing work on my yard and I would recommend them to anyone. Super nice and prompt with replies and any questions. Looking forward to working with he and his crew again after the winter.
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Jon Pasion3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It was great to work with this company. I had let my yard get out of control the last two years and they were able to get it back to what I needed and wanted. Would work with them again. They were very professional and quick to respond to any questions or additional issues I need more work on. They trimmer up all the overgrown bushes, cleared all the wild blackberry bushes, cleaned up garden beds, trimmed a tree down for us, and put new mulch and liners in the front and back yard. Would work with them again and hopefully regularly for years to come.
Price assessment: Great price
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Sierra Cearns3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sierra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had Gilberto and his team resod our front yard. They had great communication with us, got the job done fast, and now our yard looks great! I would highly recommend 3 Star Brothers for any and all your landscaping needs.
Price assessment: Great price
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Jen X2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The work Gilberto and his crew did was top notch and far exceeded my expectations. They tackled multiple different issues in a large and long neglected lot, including clearing and cutting back bushes and other growth, weeding beds, pruning trees, fixing 4 separate fence gates, both wood and metal, digging out pathways, and clearing growth underneath a deck. They were efficient, skilled, and thorough. Gliberto showed up exactly when he said, gave a reasonable bid, and stuck to it. I highly recommend his company!
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Dan Osborne3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This company is awesome. Very hard workers, they always showed up on time, completed the job on time, and were very friendly and informative. My back yard looks like a park! I highly recommend 3 Star Brothers for your sod laying needs.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ⭐ We’re thrilled to hear you love your new backyard. Our team at 3 Star Brothers takes pride in providing quality work, punctual service, and great customer care. Thank you for your trust and recommendation! 🌱💚
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Thomas Lee4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We hired 3 Star Brothers to do storm cleanup on our 1+ acre yard. They showed up when they said they would, did great job on the clean up going above expectations, and were very reasonably priced. I won't hesitate to call on them again if the need arrives.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you for choosing 3 Star Brothers! We truly appreciate your kind words and trust in our team. We’re glad we could exceed your expectations with our storm cleanup services. We look forward to helping you again in the future! 🌿💚
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Sky Cearns3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sky has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Gilberto and his team came and recently did a complete front lawn transformation for me; hauling away my weed-infested soil and replacing it with fresh sod. They were quick, priced appropriately, and extremely friendly. I highly recommend them!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
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Joseph Murrow3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joseph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
3 Brothers Landscaping! I hired them for a yard clean-up job. They hauled away debris, mowed the lawn, weeded the garden beds, and pruned multiple flower bushes. The crew had the job done in about 7 hours. Gilberto was extremely easy and quick to communicate. He and his crew came exactly on time for both the initial quote and the job. I highly recommend 3 Brothers Landscaping and look forward to hiring them again for future projects!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
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EdLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ed has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Gilberto and team do great work! 3 Star Brothers built a terraced garden area for us as our yard is on a steep slope. We liked their work and hired them again for a concrete walkway and gravel work and they did a great job again. Highly recommend 3 Star Brothers!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
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Tom Riedlinger2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Gilberto and his crew have done exceptional work at my home three times this year. They always show up on time, fully equipped with all necessary tools and supplies, and work very hard and efficiently from start to finish. I've learned a lot about caring for all kinds of plants--grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees--from Gilberto. He is a true professional.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting Gilberto and our crew with your home three times this year! We truly appreciate your continued support. It means a lot to know that you’re happy with our work and that Gilberto has been able to share his knowledge about caring for your plants, grass, shrubs, and trees. We look forward to continuing to take great care of your home! 🌿🌳
