Google reviewers rate Novara Landscape & Construction 5/5 based on 32 reviews, highlighting punctuality, clear communication, and competitive pricing. Customers describe services including full backyard redesigns, hardscaping, irrigation installation, and weekly maintenance, noting the team’s reliability and attention to detail. The owner responds to 72% of reviews, and no recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, as all listed reviews are five stars.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 32 Google reviews (32 with written comments, 8 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 72% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 29, 2026.
Service: Grading Service serving Novato, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 27, 2026.
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What customers talk about
We read 32 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Quickly, professionally and with results that exceeded my expectations.”
“And rather then have to wait for it to come together in 2-4 weeks, they were able to start right away due to another client having to reschedule.”
“I highly recommend Novara Landscape and Construction for landscape construction and site improvement services.”
“I cannot recommend Novara enough!”
“They performed each phase of this project with great attention to detail and coordination which resulted in an efficient, and well-organized job site.”
“They are easy to talk to and remember what needs to be done if I'm not there.”
“I recommend Novara to anyone looking for high quality, reliable service at a reasonable price.”
“…nd Novara Landscape and Construction to anyone seeking a capable and trustworthy contractor for grading, drainage work, hardscape and softscape instal…”
People customers mention
Steven6 reviews
Esteban5 reviews
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C Meyers7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews C has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Esteban and Stephen totally understood my vision for an entire redesign of my backyard. And rather then have to wait for it to come together in 2-4 weeks, they were able to start right away due to another client having to reschedule. On day one the crew had demolished my "old tired" yard with undesirable plants and hedges removed. Day two began the new vison and within 5 days the entire project was completed beautifully! I'm very satisfied with Novara Landscape and have already begun planning my next project.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Shirley Churchill1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Shirley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I was very pleased with the quality of the workmanship of the crew of Novara Landscape & Construction. The crew were very polite and hard working. My project turned out perfectly as I wanted. The project was done very efficiently.
laura sweet5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had a truly wonderful experience with Novara. I hired them after carefully reviewing several companies in my area to transform my empty rectangular dirt-filled yard into an expensive looking sanctuary and garden.
Novara brought my vision of a porcelain paver landing with inset lights, a porcelain paved patio with pergola, decomposed granite, trees, plants and irrigation to life in spectacular fashion! Quickly, professionally and with results that exceeded my expectations.
Stephen Garcia and his crew went above and beyond in executing my desires. He spent lots of time answering my questions, looking at tiles, talking to me about every step. His crew had an amazing work ethic and were there early every day, working full long days in the heat.
Their work was seamless. From plantings to pouring concrete, they took care to add gopher wire, rebar, and lots of things lesser companies don’t consider. The joints on the tiles were lined up, grouting was perfect, plants are flourishing.
I cannot recommend Novara enough!
Melissa Hannan2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I am very satisfied with weekly landscaping maintenance service I have received from Novara. The owner, Steven Garcia is accessible and quick to reply to any questions I might have. You can’t go wrong with Novara!
Judy Woosnam2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Judy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I highly recommend Novara Landscape and Construction for landscape construction and site improvement services. Throughout their work, Novara demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality from start to finish. I am a homeowner in San Rafael and a gardener, so this project was very important to me having purchased the home in 2025 with a backyard in extremely poor condition. Both the owners, Steven and Esteban, as well as their team, made this project a real pleasure. As a commercial property manager, I have worked with numbers of contractors and Novara gets high marks for their performance which makes them stand out!
Novara performed removal of significant old tree root structures and damaged hardscape, installation of a drainage system, hardscape installation including a very attractive colored concrete and tumbled brick, as well as the irrigation and planting of my softscape plan. They performed each phase of this project with great attention to detail and coordination which resulted in an efficient, and well-organized job site.
Their grading/drainage work was just what I needed to prevent water damage to my home’s foundation. The concrete installation was well executed and finished professionally. In addition, the irrigation and planting installation reflected both gardening knowledge and care, resulting in a wonderful foundation for my new garden.
What stood out most was their responsiveness, the willingness to explore options to stay within my budget and their construction expertise. Additionally, I appreciated the professional estimates and contract format that provided clear and detailed specifications. Based on my experience, I would confidently recommend Novara Landscape and Construction to anyone seeking a capable and trustworthy contractor for grading, drainage work, hardscape and softscape installation and the necessary irrigation for a successful landscape project.
Archie Hughes1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Archie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The team is a delight to work with—high attention to detail and consistently quality work. Esteban’s positive, charming personality is what led me to choose Novara Landscape & Construction. I’m big on first impressions, and I could immediately tell Esteban was someone I could trust. Worth every penny.
Paul Breimayer4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Novara has been providing taking care of our lawn and landscape for nearly 2 years. Their crew arrives on time and does an excellent job. They are easy to talk to and remember what needs to be done if I'm not there. Steve and Esteban are easy to reach and available to answer any questions I have.
I recommend Novara to anyone looking for high quality, reliable service at a reasonable price.
Kelsey Witkowicki2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kelsey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I connected with Novara on a Tues and they came out the very next day on Weds to look at my yard and discuss what I was looking for. I wanted to install privacy trees in my yard and some accent brush. They provided a thorough proposal and some different evergreen privacy tree recommendations within a couple days turnaround, and then completed the entire job the following Friday (10 days from initial outreach)!
Throughout the process they were extremely communicative and proactive. During the day of install, they removed all existing weeds complimentarily, and helped install a new irrigation valve at discount after we determined we couldn't access my existing HOA one. Their prices were incredibly reasonable, and I was so impressed with the results. My sister has already reached out to them to request the same work at her house after hearing my experience :)
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you Kelsey! It was a pleasure.
Virginia Carroll1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Virginia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
"Incredible transformation! Steven and his team were professional, efficient, and exceptionally creative. They took an overgrown mess and turned it into a stunning, usable outdoor retreat. Steven has a gift for seeing the potential in a space that others might miss. Highly recommended for anyone needing top-tier landscaping and design."
Justin Mizany1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
