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Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc

Landscaper · Simi Valley, CA · reviewed since 2017

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%95+55.8Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%69+10.5Experts Score= 92Not 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.92SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#46 of 88 outdoor lighting installersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 48%
5.0 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
13%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc at a glance

Customers report high satisfaction with Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc., citing professional communication, punctuality, and detailed design execution for projects including irrigation, hardscaping, and plant installation. Reviewers frequently note that the team leaves work sites clean, adheres to budgets, and provides responsive after-care maintenance. While one reviewer mentioned the firm is not the lowest bidder, the overall feedback emphasizes reliable service and long-term client retention without significant complaints.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 24 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (24 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 13% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 6, 2026.
  • Service: Outdoor Lighting Installer serving Simi Valley, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.

Score profile vs other outdoor lighting installers

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: momentum and reliability; weakest: value.

Satisfaction95Reliability97Craft & service–Value69Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 95 (median 95)Reliability: 97 (median 93)Value: 69 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyOutdoor Lighting Installers 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.Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
95
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.Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
97
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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 98.–
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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.Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
69
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.Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc: 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: 74.–
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Star ratings

24 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars2396%
  • 4 stars14%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 24 written reviews

  • Praise50100%
  • Complaints00%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price00%
  • Reasonable4100%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1530%
  • Speed & response918%
  • Would recommend816%
  • Quality & results714%
  • Honesty & trust510%
  • Price & value48%
  • Communication24%

What customers talk about

We read 24 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Lyle was available even if he was busy, and he was attentive and detail-oriented.”
  • “He is also responsive to after project needs, things do happen.”
  • “If you are looking to redo your backyard, I highly recommend Lyle Lavietes Landscape!”
  • “His pricing is reasonably and has a high quality work ethic.”
  • “Lyle gave us his honest opinion about our wants and needs, and was able to provide alternatives as needed so that we could stay within our budget.”
  • “Based on our selections and the plan of attack we got a reasonable final bid from Lyle in a few days.”
  • “Lyle is communicative and the team is polite and great at what they do!”

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Lyle Lavietes Landscape Contractor, Inc for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

James11 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We have used Lyle Lavietes Landscaping on 2 projects now and have been very pleased with the results on both. His pricing is reasonably and has a high quality work ethic. He is also responsive to after project needs, things do happen. We definitely recommend Lyle Lavietes Landscapes.

Reasonable price
LH2 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Lyle was available even if he was busy, and he was attentive and detail-oriented. He really cares about his work product. Our yard was in very (very) sad shape and Lyle brought it back to life with a variety of plants, flowers, and trees. The workers left the space clean at the end of each day and the project got…

Reasonable priceYard landscapingArtificial turf installationTree landscaping
Courtney4 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Lyle has been our landscaper for 5 years. His team has done many projects around the property, including a pathway that leads to the street. Because of this pathway, many neighbors have used Lyle for their landscaping needs as well. His team is professional, kind, and great at what they do! They’ve fixed numerous…

Customer photo from Courtney's review
Reasonable priceStone landscapingWalkway landscapingGardening services
Connie8 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

We were looking to update and simplify our landscape so we contacted several landscapers and received many designs and estimates. What we loved about Lyle was his ability to understand our vision and walk us through the whole process of the changes we needed to make. Also another perk was that he offered continued…

Reasonable priceRock landscapingGardening servicesLandscape installations
David9 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Simply the best landscape expert we've ever had. Knowledgeable and guides his customers to a design and execution that is right for their property. More importantly he's follows up after to make sure everything is growing properly.

Yard landscaping
Lon1 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. · a year ago★★★★★

We contacted Lavietes Landcape to assess our project of landscaping and irrigation for the front yard and building an outdoor fireplace . After looking over the job he worked with my wife to come up with a conceptual plan. We were then given a written contract for all work to be performed which was concise and easy…

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 24 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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James Robertson11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We have used Lyle Lavietes Landscaping on 2 projects now and have been very pleased with the results on both. His pricing is reasonably and has a high quality work ethic. He is also responsive to after project needs, things do happen. We definitely recommend Lyle Lavietes Landscapes.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
LH2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews LH has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lyle was available even if he was busy, and he was attentive and detail-oriented. He really cares about his work product. Our yard was in very (very) sad shape and Lyle brought it back to life with a variety of plants, flowers, and trees. The workers left the space clean at the end of each day and the project got done on time. We have loved spending time in our yard for the past year and a half and Lyle is still quick to respond and offer help when I reach out to him!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Yard landscaping, Artificial turf installation, Tree landscaping, Landscape design
Courtney Puppi4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lyle has been our landscaper for 5 years. His team has done many projects around the property, including a pathway that leads to the street. Because of this pathway, many neighbors have used Lyle for their landscaping needs as well. His team is professional, kind, and great at what they do! They’ve fixed numerous issues we had and Lyle has guided us to make more efficient decisions when it comes to landscaping!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Stone landscaping, Walkway landscaping, Gardening services
Connie Blackwell8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We were looking to update and simplify our landscape so we contacted several landscapers and received many designs and estimates. What we loved about Lyle was his ability to understand our vision and walk us through the whole process of the changes we needed to make. Also another perk was that he offered continued monthly maintenance which we wanted. We have been very happy with our yard and with his service. His crew are so professional and efficient. No regrets!!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Rock landscaping, Gardening services, Landscape installations, Lawn landscaping, Green landscaping, Outdoor water feature design, Yard landscaping, Lawn care, Tree landscaping, Landscaping maintenance, Yard drainage, Landscape management, Landscaping design
Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you, Connie. It is a pleasure helping you!

David Bishop9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews David has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Simply the best landscape expert we've ever had. Knowledgeable and guides his customers to a design and execution that is right for their property. More importantly he's follows up after to make sure everything is growing properly.

  • Services: Yard landscaping
Lon DeYoung1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Lon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We contacted Lavietes Landcape to assess our project of landscaping and irrigation for the front yard and building an outdoor fireplace . After looking over the job he worked with my wife to come up with a conceptual plan. We were then given a written contract for all work to be performed which was concise and easy to understand . The job was done on time, no surprises, and the work was impecccable. We are now enjoyng our new outdoor living area and it is beyond our expectations. We commend Lyle and his crew for their professionalism and ease of making my wife's vision become a reality. 5+ stars.

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you, Lon and Andrea, it was a pleasure making your garden into an inviting retreat from the outside world.

Megan5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Megan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We recently had our backyard re-done by Lyle Lavietes Landscape team and we are very happy with the results. Lyle gave us his honest opinion about our wants and needs, and was able to provide alternatives as needed so that we could stay within our budget. Lyle stopped by every day to check in on the progress and make sure everything was going according to plan. Even after the backyard was finished, we had a question about our sprinkler system, and Lyle was more than happy to come stop by. Overall, Lyle Lavietes Landscaping team has gone above and beyond to help us achieve the look we envisioned and I appreciate all of their hard work and dedication. If you are looking to redo your backyard, I highly recommend Lyle Lavietes Landscape!

Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you Megan for the opportunity to make over your back yard!

Barbara Burden1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Barbara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lyle does superior design and execution. He and his crew installed drip irrigation and low water landscaping. Excellent maintenance work as well.

Wendy Broshar3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Wendy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lyle did a great job transforming our outdoor spaces after the drought. His crew is friendly, considerate, and tidy both during reconstruction and their weekly care services. He was able to take care of outdoor structures in addition to lawn, sprinkler, and flower gardens! I highly recommend Lyle for your outdoor needs.

Courtney Puppi11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Courtney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Lyle and his team have been great for all landscaping details and needs. Guaranteed every time that they will finish in a timely manner with rebuilds, irrigation, kindness, great suggestions, the list can keep going! We have had lyle’s team on the property since 2020. They have completed tons of complicated projects and made the outside of our house beautiful. Even our neighbors have noted the work that has been done and used them on their homes. Lyle is communicative and the team is polite and great at what they do!

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