Landscape designer · Keego Harbor, MI · reviewed since 2019
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 55%77+42Reliability 24%66+16Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%94+6.6Craft & service penalty23−7.7Experts Score= 71Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.71SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 15 paving contractorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 21%
4.7★★★★★200 Google reviews · 23 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.74★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare 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 Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers 4.7 out of 5 based on 200 reviews, with the owner responding to 38% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, fair pricing, and quality execution on services like retaining walls, grading, and paver installation. However, several low-star reviews highlight recurring issues with missed appointments, lack of responsiveness, and poor follow-up, suggesting inconsistencies in scheduling and customer service reliability.
Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 200 reviews (91% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 200 Google reviews (190 with written comments, 75 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 38% of reviews.
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: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
Odd Jobs Landscape & PaversPaving Contractors 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.Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers: 77/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.B
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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.Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.B
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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.Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers: 23/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.D
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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.Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
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Star ratings
200 Google reviews we collected
4.7of 5
5 stars18291%
4 stars32%
3 stars11%
2 stars21%
1 star126%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 190 written reviews
94%praise
Praise43194%
Complaints266%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1752%
Reasonable1545%
Overpriced00%
Not sure13%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Would recommend9421%
Staff & attitude9120%
Quality & results8418%
Speed & response8018%
Communication4510%
Price & value4510%
Honesty & trust184%
What customers talk about
We read 190 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I would highly recommend working with the Odd Jobs team again!”
“I had planned on calling Max for my Spring cleanup in 2020 but it's definite that I will not use Odd Jobs now.”
“The crew were all fantastic, their craftsmanship is top tier and they were incredibly respectful of our property and left zero mess behind.”
“After thoroughly assessing the damage, they designed a robust and beautifully engineered retaining wall that completely transformed our property!”
“The work was rushed and poorly executed—uneven grading, sloppy edges, and plants that already look like they’re failing.”
“Josh and his team were extremely communicative, always double checked on any questions that they had, and were extremely efficient.”
“Point is, you said you were coming to do the house and were a no show, no call.”
“They were easy to work with, communicated well throughout the project, and handled an unexpected issue with the amount of material delivered without t…”
“I’d recommend OddJobs to anyone looking for quality work at a fair price.”
“A lot of what I had to deal with took weeks to get started and were extremely overpriced.”
“They showed up on time, did meticulous work and left the area so clean which trust me was a feat.”
People customers mention
Max47 reviews
Josh43 reviews
Joshua4 reviews
Landscaping4 reviews
Hills4 reviews
Detroit3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Odd Jobs Landscape & Pavers for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
CCindyLocal Guide · 13 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. · 5 days ago★★★★★
When our backyard flooded last spring, what was once a tiny stream became a raging river, not only flooding our backyard but eroding much of our landscape. After searching the internet for retaining wall contractors we went with ODD JOBS and we are so glad we did! After thoroughly assessing the damage, they…
Reasonable priceOutdoor water feature designRetaining wall design
WwilliamLocal Guide · 14 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Josh, Max and the Odd Jobs team were great to work with start to finish. Quality work, made adjustments on the go and delivered to our expectations. Will work with again and refer to friend and family!
Great priceConcrete masonryPatio designSod installation
TTEAM1 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
We had a great experience with Odd Jobs working on the Blue Bird Inn Park in Detroit. Josh and his team were extremely communicative, always double checked on any questions that they had, and were extremely efficient. I would highly recommend working with the Odd Jobs team again!
MMikeo33 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Great experience with these guys. My backyard was extremely overgrown and uneven after a major tree removal project, and they did a great job grading and leveling the entire area and getting it ready for a new lawn. The before-and-after difference is huge.
They were easy to work with, communicated well throughout…
AAmanda5 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. · a month ago★★★★★
Worked with Josh and Max regarding the quote and design process. They made our experience simple and seamless. Really great guys. And the install team was phenomenal. They showed up on time, did meticulous work and left the area so clean which trust me was a feat. We plan to use them again for another project in the spring.
TTamer5 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. · a month ago★★★★★
called them out for a quote came out same day and finished whole front yard landscaping same week
Great priceWalkway landscapingLandscape design construction
When our backyard flooded last spring, what was once a tiny stream became a raging river, not only flooding our backyard but eroding much of our landscape. After searching the internet for retaining wall contractors we went with ODD JOBS and we are so glad we did! After thoroughly assessing the damage, they designed a robust and beautifully engineered retaining wall that completely transformed our property! The crew were all fantastic, their craftsmanship is top tier and they were incredibly respectful of our property and left zero mess behind. Josh and Max are professional, hardworking and true experts at what they do and we couldn’t be happier. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Outdoor water feature design, Retaining wall design
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william roganLocal Guide · 14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews william has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Josh, Max and the Odd Jobs team were great to work with start to finish. Quality work, made adjustments on the go and delivered to our expectations. Will work with again and refer to friend and family!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Concrete masonry, Patio design, Sod installation, Service not listed
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TEAM YAGIELA1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews TEAM has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a great experience with Odd Jobs working on the Blue Bird Inn Park in Detroit. Josh and his team were extremely communicative, always double checked on any questions that they had, and were extremely efficient. I would highly recommend working with the Odd Jobs team again!
Great experience with these guys. My backyard was extremely overgrown and uneven after a major tree removal project, and they did a great job grading and leveling the entire area and getting it ready for a new lawn. The before-and-after difference is huge.
They were easy to work with, communicated well throughout the project, and handled an unexpected issue with the amount of material delivered without trying to pass the extra cost on to me. I really appreciated how they handled everything, and I’m very happy with how the yard turned out. Would definitely recommend them for grading and landscaping work.
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Amanda Rieman5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Worked with Josh and Max regarding the quote and design process. They made our experience simple and seamless. Really great guys. And the install team was phenomenal. They showed up on time, did meticulous work and left the area so clean which trust me was a feat. We plan to use them again for another project in the spring.
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Tamer Zahr5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tamer has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wow I'm impressed with josh he is the best . I call and he came the next day to give me a quote he answered all my questions and concerns.. I highly recommend him. His price was fair.. he is very professional..
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Walkway landscaping
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Denise HillLocal Guide · 12 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We are so happy that we hired Odd Jobs Landscape and Pavers to do our front walk. It looks amazing and they did it all in one day…unreal! When Joshua came out and gave us a quote he told us step by step how it is done, why it is done that way, what to expect. We told him that we had others coming out to quote and he suggested we ask questions to make sure it is done correctly. Odd Jobs was not the cheapest quote but it made so much sense to go with them because we understood the process and what kind of result we would see. We also saw another job that they completed at it looked great.
They arrived when they said they would be here. The workers were so nice and pleasant and worked hard! They hauled away all the old cement and cleaned up everything, even replanted a plant that had to be moved. They were courteous and respectful of our property. They also were so sweet to our grandson who was in awe of what they were doing.
The job turned out beautiful! We could not be happier with the end result. I would highly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed. From start to finish it was a very good experience for us.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Driveway or walkway paving
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Crystal Bargerstock3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Crystal has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
