Alvin's Landscaping holds a 4.6-star rating from 42 reviews, with customers frequently praising the company for punctuality, efficient project completion, and fair pricing on services like irrigation, retaining walls, and lawn installation. Reviewers highlight clear communication, professional conduct, and thorough cleanup as key strengths of the service experience. However, several low-star reviews cite a pattern of unreturned phone calls and delayed responses to estimate requests, indicating occasional difficulties with initial communication.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 42 reviews (90% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 42 Google reviews (32 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 2% of reviews.
Most recent review: April 27, 2026.
Service: Retaining Wall Contractor serving University Place, Washington.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
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What customers talk about
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“We were extremely impressed with how efficiently the team worked to make our home look amazing.”
“The team did an absolutely outstanding job removing an incredible amount of pine needles, trimming all of our plants and trees, spreading beauty bark,…”
“We worked closely with Tony, who was extremely communicative, knowledgeable, and friendly.”
“10/10 service, we will absolutely be engaging this team again the next time we need any sort of landscaping service.”
“From the start, Alvin was incredibly knowledgeable, walking us through several options that fit our budget without sacrificing quality.”
“Alvin and his team gave us a fair rate for graveling our driveway, and was able to finish the job in 2 days!”
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Tanner Mortensen1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Tanner has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We engaged Alvin’s Landscaping to get our yard ready for Spring. The team did an absolutely outstanding job removing an incredible amount of pine needles, trimming all of our plants and trees, spreading beauty bark, and doing an amazing job prepping our lawn.
We worked closely with Tony, who was extremely communicative, knowledgeable, and friendly. We were extremely impressed with how efficiently the team worked to make our home look amazing.
10/10 service, we will absolutely be engaging this team again the next time we need any sort of landscaping service.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Gardening services, Grass seeding, Lawn landscaping, Green landscaping, Driveway landscaping, Yard landscaping, Tree landscaping
Jane Myers8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We recently hired Alvin and his crew to install a new front lawn, and the results are fantastic. From the start, Alvin was incredibly knowledgeable, walking us through several options that fit our budget without sacrificing quality. The team was professional, punctual, and highly efficient. What really blew us away was how spotless they left our property once the job was done—you'd never even know they had just hauled in new soil! Alvin is officially our go-to landscaper.
Mai Nhung Le1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Mai has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alvin and his team gave us a fair rate for graveling our driveway, and was able to finish the job in 2 days! If my husband had to do it by himself it would take us 3 weekends to finish! Ladies you know what I’m talking about. We’re so happy with the results, that we’re already thinking of hiring his company for the next project for this summer!
Tam Le5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alvin's landscaping did a large project for us including irrigation, retaining walls and pavers. From the start, Alvin was punctual, professional and very easy to talk to. He explained the process, payment milestones and expectations. The crew was very kind and aware as I am a bit particular about how I like things. They finished a few days earlier than planned and the final results were amazing. I have also now started using him for small things and he always makes time to PICK UP HIS PHONE! If you're looking for quality work at a fair price, give this company a call.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Stone landscaping, Walkway landscaping, Concrete masonry, Gardening services
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you Jimmy! We're happy you can now enjoy your new backyard with the family.
Jon Green11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Loved working with Alvin and his team. They were quick, clean, and they over-delivered on quality and value. Definitely hiring them again for our next project.
Jim Sabuda11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Alvin and his team are fantastic to work with. Alvin took the time to really understand our goals with our backyard upgrades that included hardscape, grading, landscaping, fencing and irrigation. He proposed options that improved the design while still keeping the job within our budget. His team completed the job on time, on budget and great quality. Highly recommend Alvin and his team!
M. W.Local Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews M. has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
For our re-gravel and clean/minimalist but welcoming landscaping project, Alvin was very friendly, responsive, and communicative. He answered my call the first time, came out for a free quote and design consultation first thing the next morning, and offered insights on ways we could alter our vision to save money (and future effort!) with multiple options. We were especially impressed by how quickly he sent a detailed, line-item quote (with options!) and got started on the work the following week.
His team was also very professional. Owning their own equipment meant no delays, and they showed up on time each day, working hard on a pretty labor-intensive job while keeping everything tidy. At the end of each day, our yard was clean and their equipment was stored/stacked out of the way. When the project was done, everything was left clean and trash free.
The finished project looks fantastic, and folks who drive by have been stopping to admire the work, and asking for Alvin’s number for their own projects! We're stoked with the end result and wished we found Alvin sooner! Six stars!
Chris Qin12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The most satisfying thing is to watch Alvin operating that mini excavator and get all work done smooth and steady. The quality of his landscaping skills are exceptional. Highly recommended!
Lynn ChadwickLocal Guide · 22 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot possibly express what a great experience it is working with this company. Alvin is on site frequently. The communication is lightning fast. Every question was answered. I can’t say enough about the quality of the work. It is all so much more than I could even have dreamed of. They built me new steps, a retaining wall, a walkway, and installed a new sidewalk. The sides were cleaned up, weed barrier installed, and rock put in, it looks so clean where before it was an uneven hazardous mess. I have a new irrigation system, and they put down sod, plants, and high quality mulch. My new yard is not only beautiful, it’s practically maintenance free. Do not hesitate to hire Alvin, you will be so glad you did.
