Landscaper · Albuquerque, NM · reviewed since 2012
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 55%70+38.2Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%55+7.8Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.63SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 14 erosion control servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 31%
4.7★★★★★38 Google reviews · 24 photos
89%five-star reviews
4.20★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Customers frequently cite irrigation repairs, lawn replacement, and grounds keeping as key services, praising the team for punctuality, fair pricing, and responsive communication. Positive feedback highlights efficient scheduling and professional execution of complex landscaping projects. However, two low-star reviews criticize the company for performing late-night tree removal and failing to thoroughly remove weeds from a commercial property, indicating potential issues with work quality and neighborhood consideration.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews (89% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 38 Google reviews (37 with written comments, 3 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 84% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 29, 2026.
Service: Erosion Control Service serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
Score profile vs other erosion control services
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: craft & service and replies to reviews; weakest: value.
ASAP Sands Outdoor ServicesErosion Control Services 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.ASAP Sands Outdoor Services: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
70
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.ASAP Sands Outdoor Services: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 77.B
69
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.ASAP Sands Outdoor Services: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
88
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.ASAP Sands Outdoor Services: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.C
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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.ASAP Sands Outdoor Services: 59/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.C
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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.ASAP Sands Outdoor Services: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
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Star ratings
38 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars3489%
4 stars25%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star25%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 37 written reviews
95%praise
Praise7095%
Complaints45%
Price
What reviewers said about value for money
67%worth it
Worth the money267%
Overpriced133%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results1520%
Staff & attitude1520%
Speed & response1419%
Price & value1419%
Would recommend1216%
Honesty & trust34%
Communication11%
What customers talk about
We read 37 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Sands Outdoor Services did an excellent job repair and modifying my irrigation system and trimming my trees, and helping me replacing my lawn.”
“They have always been prompt with there appointments and have been very helpful with my irrigation repair issues and getting me estimates for my yard work.”
“At my request, Luke promptly came by to look at my property.”
“He was very knowledgeable and managed to fix our problems in a short period of time and at a reasonable cost.”
“I highly recommend this company for your landscaping needs.”
“Based on the quality of the work, the price charged, and the way our concerns were handled, we cannot recommend this company.”
“In addition Luke does what he says he is going to do, he is honest, reliable, and his prices are VERY REASONABLE!”
“They listened to the "Why" which was to create a more natural/native environment with less water usage.”
People customers mention
Luke4 reviews
Jim3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
What reviewers say about ASAP Sands Outdoor Services
From 12 detailed written reviews; every point below is quoted in at least one review.
Yoshihiro1 reviewiTotal 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 months ago★★★★★
Sands Outdoor Services did an excellent job repair and modifying my irrigation system and trimming my trees, and helping me replacing my lawn.
Aaron2 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 months ago★★★★★
Very pleased with the work completed at my property! I had dead grass in both my front and back yards which I wanted to replace with gravel. At my request, Luke promptly came by to look at my property. He subsequently provided me a quote that beat the competition. The work crew showed up to work on the agreed…
Great priceRock landscaping
Roy1 reviewiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
I have used Sands Outdoor over the years. They have always been prompt with there appointments and have been very helpful with my irrigation repair issues and getting me estimates for my yard work.
Irrigation system repair & maintenanceYard landscaping
Joanne9 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 year ago★★★★★
My husband was looking for a landscaping company to fix some of our landscaping valves and found Sands Outdoor Services. He contacted them and spoke Luke. Luke came out and was able to assess the problems with our system quickly and efficiently. He was very knowledgeable and managed to fix our problems in a short…
Amanda1 reviewiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
"ASAP" is right! I called Sands Landscaping mid-afternoon, Luke came by to evaluate my yard, and he had two guys come out for leaf removal within a couple of hours. And what an amazing job they did! I will definitely be using them from now on!
DeAnna1 reviewiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
They were extremely helpful in understanding our goals for our yard and our budget to find us perfect solution! We had hard packed dirt and wanted a small lawn for our kids- they rototilled in compost, trenches in sprinklers, and installed a sprinkler box with 3 separate zones to include our new drip system in 1…
We had a very disappointing experience with Sands Outdoor Services. We hired them for what was presented to us as a landscaping cleanup and weed removal project at our commercial property. Based on our conversations and the description of the work, we reasonably expected the weeds to be thoroughly removed and the property left looking clean and presentable.
Unfortunately, after paying more than $4,000, the work appeared incomplete and many weeds and problem areas remained. The property did not look professionally cleaned up or maintained to the standard we believed we were purchasing.
When we contacted the company and asked them to return and complete the work, we were told that the remaining work was not included in the quote. This felt like a bait-and-switch because the final result did not match what we understood the landscaping cleanup to include.
We gave the company an opportunity to address our concerns, but they declined to complete the remaining work without additional charges. Based on the quality of the work, the price charged, and the way our concerns were handled, we cannot recommend this company. Businesses should request an extremely detailed, itemized scope of work before hiring them and should not rely solely on verbal explanations of what a “cleanup” will include.
Price assessment: Overpriced
Services: Cleaning, Groundskeeping
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Hello Reva,
Is this for the spots car wash clean up completed on central? The bid was to remove weeds and trash, and spray property with a pre/post emergent spray to help maintain the ground cover. We did what we said we would at the cost provided. Company came back now wanting bushes to be pruned and shaped and additional landscaping to be completed. The bid was for weeds over 4 feet to be knocked down and sprayed. We also have not been paid for this work yet and I believe this review was sent in because we were going to file a lien. I have all the communications of what was to be done it was you that bait and switched our agreement and then kept going back weeks later to try and add more. Our bid was very clear so if you had other expectations of pruning and cleaning you should have expressed it as such.
D M3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews D has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very pleased with the work completed at my property! I had dead grass in both my front and back yards which I wanted to replace with gravel. At my request, Luke promptly came by to look at my property. He subsequently provided me a quote that beat the competition. The work crew showed up to work on the agreed upon day and got the job done in a timely fashion. The end result was exactly how I envisioned it. The crew also did a great job cleaning up. I highly recommend this company for your landscaping needs.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Rock landscaping
Lauren V11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I have used Sands Outdoor over the years. They have always been prompt with there appointments and have been very helpful with my irrigation repair issues and getting me estimates for my yard work.
Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance, Yard landscaping
Joanne Schiabor9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joanne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
My husband was looking for a landscaping company to fix some of our landscaping valves and found Sands Outdoor Services. He contacted them and spoke Luke. Luke came out and was able to assess the problems with our system quickly and efficiently. He was very knowledgeable and managed to fix our problems in a short period of time and at a reasonable cost. We are so glad we found this company! They are family owned and operated. It's nice to have a company that you can count on when you need them. We would highly recommend them for any landscape needs.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! Luke has become very good at quickly troubleshooting sprinkler systems, such as electrical wiring breaks, valves, and timers. We hope you have a trouble free sprinkler system in the future. Again, thank you very much!!
Greg Brown10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
"ASAP" is right! I called Sands Landscaping mid-afternoon, Luke came by to evaluate my yard, and he had two guys come out for leaf removal within a couple of hours. And what an amazing job they did! I will definitely be using them from now on!
Response from the owner · a year ago
We really appreciate you calling us and giving us the opportunity to work with you. Thank you Amanda
Martha Quanz11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Martha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
