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Luis Gardening

Tree service · Modesto, CA · reviewed since 2018

How 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%91+53.4Reliability 26%81+21.1Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 88Not 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.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#66 of 91 tree trimming servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 28%
4.9 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Luis Gardening at a glance

Google reviewers rate Luis Gardening 4.9 out of 5 based on 121 reviews. Customers frequently praise the company for punctual arrivals, professional communication, and thorough cleanup after services like tree trimming, removal, and yard cleanup. Pricing is often described as fair and reasonable. One low-star review noted a missed appointment with no prior contact or callback, though this appears to be an isolated incident among the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 121 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 121 Google reviews (97 with written comments, 19 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 5, 2026.
  • Service: Tree Trimming Service serving Modesto, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Score profile vs other tree trimming services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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.

Satisfaction91Reliability81Craft & service83Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 91 (median 95)Reliability: 81 (median 93)Craft & service: 83 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Luis GardeningTree Trimming Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Luis Gardening: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
91
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Luis Gardening: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
81
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Luis Gardening: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
83
ValueValue · 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.Luis Gardening: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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.Luis Gardening: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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: 77.–
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Star ratings

121 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11998%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 97 written reviews

  • Praise238100%
  • Complaints00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results5121%
  • Speed & response5021%
  • Would recommend4418%
  • Staff & attitude4117%
  • Price & value3515%
  • Communication94%
  • Honesty & trust83%

What customers talk about

We read 97 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Does great work and is always available when I call.”
  • “Excellent service, responds quickly and does a great work!”
  • “I would recommend him and his company for future work.”
  • “Luis came to my home to give me a quote, very professional & gabe great suggestions.”
  • “Luis a very honest, job done per schedule and reasonable pricing”
  • “Readily available, good communication, hard-working does a fantastic job and leaves the area spic and span!”
  • “Such honest, kind, responsible care for my property & trees/shrubs/plants.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Luis Gardening for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Robert1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Does great work and is always available when I call. Luis and his dad are just great hardworking people! Been using them for at least the last 8 to 10 years.

Great priceLandscapingYard debris removal
Terri3 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Luis Gardening is the absolute best! Great job, fair price and superb cleanup! Have used them for years to trim my trees!

Jake2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Luis was very fast to respond. His pricing was great and his work was even better. His team moved very fast and we were very satisfied. I would recommend him and his company for future work.

Chiane9 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Luis’ Gardening! Luis came to my home to give me a quote, very professional & gabe great suggestions. The front tree and courtyard look amazing! I 1000% recommend

Linda6 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Had 2 years of growth on my 49 year old mulberry tree. They came answered my question and were gone in no time at all.

John3 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Luis’ team was on time, set up with all the needed tools to remove one and trim back another tree in my upper yard. Not an easy area to access. Safely removed everything contracted, cleaned up, and left the area better than it was. Would recommend, and will use again.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 121 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Robert Manseau1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Does great work and is always available when I call. Luis and his dad are just great hardworking people! Been using them for at least the last 8 to 10 years.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Landscaping, Yard debris removal
Ralph Torres5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ralph has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service, responds quickly and does a great work!

Terri Hollmann3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Terri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Luis Gardening is the absolute best! Great job, fair price and superb cleanup! Have used them for years to trim my trees!

Jake Fisher2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Luis was very fast to respond. His pricing was great and his work was even better. His team moved very fast and we were very satisfied. I would recommend him and his company for future work.

Chiane Creese9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Chiane has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Luis’ Gardening! Luis came to my home to give me a quote, very professional & gabe great suggestions. The front tree and courtyard look amazing! I 1000% recommend

Linda Moseley6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had 2 years of growth on my 49 year old mulberry tree. They came answered my question and were gone in no time at all.

John Harting3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Luis’ team was on time, set up with all the needed tools to remove one and trim back another tree in my upper yard. Not an easy area to access. Safely removed everything contracted, cleaned up, and left the area better than it was. Would recommend, and will use again.

Maker ManLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maker has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great guys, great job, great price. They trimmed my palms, ground a really huge old stump, and cleared out all my back yard wooden junk and unwanted plants, all in about 2 hours. Fast and precise work. Definitely skilled laborers with a good work ethic. They worked hard the whole time, in the hot sun, with no breaks. That's more than I could do! Best team I've hired in Turlock since I moved here 12 years ago.

Gerri Corona-Lopez8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Gerri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Luis and his crew arrived at home and did a great job pruning my olive trees. They also repaired a damaged sprinkler head. Luis and his crew were fast and courteous! I will use them again.

Beverly NeyensLocal Guide · 78 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Beverly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Amazing results! Such honest, kind, responsible care for my property & trees/shrubs/plants. Luis & his crew were here when promised & had the job done in such a timely manner! They are so respectful of the surroundings. They left my yard prettier than ever!! Thank you so much!! I will use them going forward. I would highly recommend them to all! Perfection!!

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