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NativeScapes

Paving contractor · Fort Myers, FL · reviewed since 2024

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 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%88+12.4Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 24 paver contractorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 57%
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · 23 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.2%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

NativeScapes at a glance

NativeScapes maintains a 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, and quality hardscape services like paver driveways, pool decks, and patios. While most feedback highlights professional execution and reasonable pricing, a few low-star reviews cite unresolved workmanship issues, unexpected cost increases due to zoning, and safety concerns regarding driver behavior.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 116 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 116 Google reviews (109 with written comments, 35 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
  • Service: Paver Contractor serving Fort Myers, Florida.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other paver contractors

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 replies to reviews; weakest: value.

Satisfaction91Reliability90Craft & service–Value88Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 91 (median 91)Reliability: 90 (median 89)Value: 88 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 100)
NativeScapesPaver Contractors 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.NativeScapes: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.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.NativeScapes: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
90
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: 88.–
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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.NativeScapes: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
88
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.NativeScapes: 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.NativeScapes: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100

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Star ratings

116 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11297%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 109 written reviews

  • Praise22698%
  • Complaints42%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1033%
  • Reasonable1963%
  • Overpriced13%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results5423%
  • Would recommend4821%
  • Staff & attitude4017%
  • Speed & response3716%
  • Communication209%
  • Price & value209%
  • Honesty & trust115%

What customers talk about

We read 109 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “These guys did a fantastic job on my remodel of my pool deck.”
  • “I will definitely recommend this group to anyone needing this type of work.”
  • “…at they do what they say, they’re always on time, the crew is clean, professional and courteous and they answer questions promptly throughout the proj…”
  • “They were timely and efficient, listened to our ideas, advised well and completed a beautiful Marble lanai for us.”
  • “From start to finish, communication was always available.”
  • “We found their prices to be reasonable when compared with others and fully worth the cost.”
  • “I put all of my trust and money into them based on a strong recommendation.”

People customers mention

  • Sam 21 reviews
  • Carlos 21 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent reviews

CharleneLocal Guide · 24 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 week ago★★★★★

We are so happy with our updated pavers around the pool - native scapes team is wonderful to work with and met all of our needs!

Brent9 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 week ago★★★★★

Carlos and Sam just did a large scale hardscape job in my back yard. I was not on location for about 95% of the work. I never met with either one of them face to face until the job was nearly complete. I put all of my trust and money into them based on a strong recommendation. They knocked it out of the park. The…

Bill6 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 weeks ago★★★★★

They were timely and efficient, listened to our ideas, advised well and completed a beautiful Marble lanai for us.

Reasonable price
BryanLocal Guide · 2 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 month ago★★★★★

Amazing job! The job was done early and looks so great. I don’t even remember what the house used to look like! Cannot recommend enough!

Great priceService not listed
AaronLocal Guide · 20 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 month ago★★★★★

These guys did a fantastic job on my remodel of my pool deck. From start to finish, communication was always available. I will definitely recommend this group to anyone needing this type of work.

Customer photo from Aaron's review
Reasonable pricePaver installation
Kevin4 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★★★★★

Carlos and Sam did an excellent job widening our existing paver driveway. During our estimate we discussed removing an oak tree and redoing our flower bed in front and back with new stone and curbing. We are very pleased with the work and their crew of workers were all on point. Everything was done as scheduled…

Customer photo from Kevin's reviewCustomer photo from Kevin's reviewCustomer photo from Kevin's reviewCustomer photo from Kevin's review
Great pricePaver installationConcrete workHardscaping

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Charlene FinlayLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Charlene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We are so happy with our updated pavers around the pool - native scapes team is wonderful to work with and met all of our needs!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much! We're glad you're happy with your new pavers and had a great experience with our team. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. Enjoy your beautiful pool deck!

Brent Werner9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brent has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Carlos and Sam just did a large scale hardscape job in my back yard. I was not on location for about 95% of the work. I never met with either one of them face to face until the job was nearly complete. I put all of my trust and money into them based on a strong recommendation. They knocked it out of the park. The work looks amazing, they sent daily progress photos and the final product is just amazing. I couldn't recommend them enough.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Love to hear this, Brent! 🥳 We know putting that much trust in a team is a big deal, especially when you can't be there! So glad Carlos, Sam, and the crew knocked it out of the park. Thanks so much for trusting us with your backyard! Enjoy your new space!

Bill Bedford6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They were timely and efficient, listened to our ideas, advised well and completed a beautiful Marble lanai for us.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Material: Other
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

We love to hear this!! 🙌 We're excited that your lanai turned out SO great, and we’re so happy you love it as much as we do! Thanks for trusting us with your space, and enjoy that beautiful new lanai! ☀️

Mike ScalesLocal Guide · 5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent work. Communicated well throughout project.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Love to hear it! 🙌 Communication is so important to us, so we’re glad you felt taken care of throughout the whole project. Thanks so much for trusting our team!

Bryan KobosLocal Guide · 2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing job! The job was done early and looks so great. I don’t even remember what the house used to look like! Cannot recommend enough!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Material: Other
Response from the owner · a month ago

Love to hear it! 🙌 We’re so glad you’re loving the transformation and that we could get everything wrapped up ahead of schedule. Thank you so much for trusting us with your landscaping and for the awesome recommendation! 🌴💚

Aaron chadwellLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

These guys did a fantastic job on my remodel of my pool deck. From start to finish, communication was always available. I will definitely recommend this group to anyone needing this type of work.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Paver installation
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience with our team and love how your pool deck remodel turned out. Clear communication is really important to us, so it means a lot to hear that stood out. We truly appreciate your recommendation and thank you for trusting us with your project!

Kevin Kelly4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlos and Sam did an excellent job widening our existing paver driveway. During our estimate we discussed removing an oak tree and redoing our flower bed in front and back with new stone and curbing. We are very pleased with the work and their crew of workers were all on point. Everything was done as scheduled with the curbing to be installed in a few days.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Paver installation, Concrete work, Hardscaping, Brick paver installation, Service not listed
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hey Kevin, thank you so much for the awesome review! It was a pleasure working with you on your driveway expansion and landscape improvements. We're glad you were happy with the entire process and that our crew delivered the quality and professionalism you expected. We truly appreciate your kind words about Carlos, Sam, and the crew. Thanks again for trusting us with your home!

Matt DickLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have worked with carlos and nativescapes on multiple projects. They have always been top notch in went beyond what needed to be done. I highly recommend them for any of your paver or landscaping needs. Thanks again for everything

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting NativeScapes on multiple projects. We truly appreciate your continued support and the opportunity to earn your business time and time again. It means a lot to hear that our team has consistently gone above and beyond your expectations. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Thanks again!

Scott McCrady7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlos did a great job of communicating to us throughout the process and delivered on what he committed to. There were no unexpected surprises or delays in the project. We will definitely refer anyone looking for a new driveway to Carlos & NativeScapes.

  • Services: Driveway installation, Paver sealing, Paver installation
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting NativeScapes with your new driveway! It was a pleasure working with you. We believe clear communication and delivering exactly what we promise are just as important as the quality of the finished product, so we’re glad that stood out throughout your project. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you, your family, and your friends with any future outdoor living projects. Thank you again for your support!

Cassandra BajakLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cassandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carlos and team did a great job on our driveway expansion! Happy how it turned out and came back to “fix/clean up” landscaping that was disturbed. All looks fabulous. Trust the process.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Driveway installation, Hardscaping, Driveway replacement
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting NativeScapes with your driveway expansion! We truly appreciate you recognizing not only the finished product but also our commitment to leaving the property looking its best. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re thrilled you’re happy with the outcome. Thank you again for your support and recommendation, it means a lot to our team!

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