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%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%95+14.5Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 96Not 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.96SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#10 of 44 water feature installationiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 79%
5.0★★★★★35 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
Google reviewers rate GV Landscape Construction five stars based on thirty-five reviews, with the owner responding to thirty-one percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, and competitive pricing on services including patio installation, yard cleanup, and lawn maintenance. Recurring themes highlight professional workmanship, attention to detail, and efficient project completion, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 35 Google reviews (27 with written comments, 12 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 31% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 4, 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: momentum and craft & service; weakest: reliability.
GV Landscape ConstructionWater 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.GV Landscape Construction: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
97
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.GV Landscape Construction: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
94
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.GV Landscape Construction: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
98
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.GV Landscape Construction: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
95
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.GV Landscape Construction: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
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
35 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars35100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 27 written reviews
99%praise
Praise6799%
Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Speed & response1522%
Quality & results1319%
Would recommend1319%
Staff & attitude1116%
Price & value69%
Communication57%
Honesty & trust57%
What customers talk about
We read 27 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Incredible attention to detail, prompt communication, and professional.”
“They were timely, honest and the quality of work is top notch!”
“I highly recommend GV Landscape and Construction for any job you need doing.”
“It was done in a timely fashion and all of the workers were very kind and friendly and conscientious.”
“The job was completed on time, and the prices are fair.”
“Their bid was the best and very clear to understand.”
“Honestly, I can’t say enough about how awesome they are and the high quality products on the bricks and fencing.”
People customers mention
Cesar6 reviews
Carlos5 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired GV Landscape Construction for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DDerek3 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 months ago★★★★★
Carlos and the team at GV Landscape Construction completely transformed our backyard into a place that our family can enjoy. Our backyard is an odd shape and size, and was pretty rough.
We didn't really know what to do with it, and Carlos helped us plan out how to best make use of the space.
Incredible attention to…
Great price
BBruce3 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 months ago★★★★★
Carlos and Cesar were great to work with and we would highly recommend them! Our paver patios turned out beautifully and we will post photos as soon as finish decorating!
Reasonable price
CConnie1 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Our subdivision hired GV Landscape Construction to clean up our entrance and dirt area along the road. We are so pleased with their work and highly recommend them! Their bid was the best and very clear to understand. The work they did was more than excellent, totally cleaning up the entire area. It was done in…
EEdgarLocal Guide · 47 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Oscar, Cesar and the crew did a phenomenal job on our driveway project. They were timely, honest and the quality of work is top notch! I’d highly recommend working with GV! Best prices in town!
MMyra7 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Carlos and Cesar did an amazing job, with my small project (mulch). They are experienced professionals, who worked in the cold, and rain, to make sure that the job was completed, before the snow fell. Before and after pictures.
SSuzyQ7 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Needed a total cleanup of front and back yard . Carlos and his crew gave us an estimate and upon approval he was able to make time for us in a few days . They did a fantastic job . Our yard looks great. Thank you so much. We look forward to the Maintenance that you will provide .
Carlos and the team at GV Landscape Construction completely transformed our backyard into a place that our family can enjoy. Our backyard is an odd shape and size, and was pretty rough.
We didn't really know what to do with it, and Carlos helped us plan out how to best make use of the space.
Incredible attention to detail, prompt communication, and professional. The job was completed on time, and the prices are fair.
I highly recommend GV Landscape and Construction for any job you need doing. It has been an enormous benefit to our family.
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Derek, we really appreciate you sharing this and we are glad Carlos and the team could help turn your oddly shaped backyard into a space your whole family can enjoy. It means a lot to hear that the planning, attention to detail, communication, fair pricing, and on time completion all stood out to you.
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Bruce VanCamp3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bruce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Carlos and Cesar were great to work with and we would highly recommend them! Our paver patios turned out beautifully and we will post photos as soon as finish decorating!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Bruce, we really appreciate the recommendation and are glad Carlos and Cesar were so great to work with. It means a lot to hear your paver patios turned out beautifully, and we look forward to seeing the photos once you have everything decorated.
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Connie Colbeck1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Our subdivision hired GV Landscape Construction to clean up our entrance and dirt area along the road. We are so pleased with their work and highly recommend them! Their bid was the best and very clear to understand. The work they did was more than excellent, totally cleaning up the entire area. It was done in a timely fashion and all of the workers were very kind and friendly and conscientious. We will use them again!
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Connie, we really appreciate your recommendation and are glad our team could clean up your subdivision entrance and the dirt area along the road so thoroughly. It means a lot to hear the bid was clear and that the work was completed on time with kind, conscientious crews. We look forward to helping again when you need us.
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Danielle Caywood2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Danielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Amazing customer service and an excellent job! Definitely recommend !
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Danielle, we truly appreciate your kind words. It means a lot to hear you enjoyed our customer service and were happy with the landscaping work we completed. Thanks for the recommendation!
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Edgar SLocal Guide · 47 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Edgar has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Oscar, Cesar and the crew did a phenomenal job on our driveway project. They were timely, honest and the quality of work is top notch! I’d highly recommend working with GV! Best prices in town!
Response from the owner · 7 months ago
Thank you Edgar for trusting us with your project!
Your support means a lot to our team
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Myra Pugh7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Myra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Carlos and Cesar did an amazing job, with my small project (mulch). They are experienced professionals, who worked in the cold, and rain, to make sure that the job was completed, before the snow fell. Before and after pictures.
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you for trusting us with your project. It has been a pleasure working with you!
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SuzyQ7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews SuzyQ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Needed a total cleanup of front and back yard . Carlos and his crew gave us an estimate and upon approval he was able to make time for us in a few days . They did a fantastic job . Our yard looks great. Thank you so much. We look forward to the Maintenance that you will provide .
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Suzy, we really appreciate your kind words. Carlos and the crew are glad we could fit you in quickly and get that full front and back yard cleanup looking great. We are looking forward to keeping it in top shape with the ongoing maintenance.
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Mark Crowson8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The experience couldn't have been better. Did exactly what we asked for better than we had hoped. Responsive, fair pricing, great workmanship...
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Mark, we really appreciate your kind words. We are glad our landscaping work matched exactly what you asked for and even exceeded expectations, and that you found us responsive with fair pricing and great workmanship. It means a lot that you chose GV Landscape Construction.
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Moe -Local Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Moe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
GV Landscape Construction, Carlos, Cesar and the crew were great to work with. Completed our patio on time and on budget.
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
We really appreciate the kind words and it was a pleasure working with you. Glad to hear the patio came together on time and stayed on budget, and that Carlos, Cesar, and the crew made the process easy for you.
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Zach hidalgo1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Zach has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Carlos and his team at GV landscape are highly professional, hardworking, and great with communication. We had turf installed for a playset and we are extremely happy with the results. These guys will be my go to for any landscaping jobs in the future
