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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 98Not 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.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#6 of 56 sod installation servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 91%
5.0★★★★★114 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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 Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction five stars based on 114 reviews, noting the owner replies to 54 percent of them. Customers frequently cite punctuality, reasonable pricing, and clear communication as key strengths. Services include driveway replacement, retaining walls, lawn maintenance, and general landscaping. One two-star review criticizes the business for overpromising and failing to complete agreed-upon treatments without a written contract.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 114 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 115 Google reviews (104 with written comments, 18 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 54% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
Service: Sod Installation Service serving Medford, Massachusetts.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other sod installation services
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: reliability.
This companySod Installation Services 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.Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
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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.Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.A
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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.Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
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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.Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction: 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.Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 81.–
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Star ratings
115 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars11499%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars11%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 104 written reviews
100%praise
Praise229100%
Complaints10%
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 price1450%
Reasonable1450%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results5223%
Speed & response5022%
Staff & attitude4520%
Would recommend3817%
Price & value2712%
Communication125%
Honesty & trust63%
What customers talk about
We read 104 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“We had Armando come out to replace our driveway, and he did a fantastic job.”
“When we noticed a small pooling issue afterward, he came back out right away and took care of it.”
“He laid the asphalt nice and thick and stayed until the very end to make sure everything was done right.”
“I highly recommend them if you need landscape work done.”
“Armando responded right away when I called and showed up quickly, and his pricing was genuinely reasonable.”
“Great communication between customer and clientele.”
“Armando is a genuinely good guy who cares about his customers and takes pride in his work.”
People customers mention
Armando21 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Pro MJL Landscaping and Construction for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
DdaveLocal Guide · 27 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 day ago★★★★★
We had Armando come out to replace our driveway, and he did a fantastic job. He laid the asphalt nice and thick and stayed until the very end to make sure everything was done right. When we noticed a small pooling issue afterward, he came back out right away and took care of it.
He also handled some carpentry work…
MMarco4 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★★★★★
Armando and his crew are the best landscapers on the north shore. Always do a great job and reasonably priced.
JJessicaLocal Guide · 19 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★★★★★
Armando and his team are amazing! They truly do a great job and pay attention to detail when making sure your home needs are up to your expectations. I couldn’t have asked for a better company to transform my yard and sidewalk
Stone landscapingLawn landscaping
NNed8 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Two hardworking young men tackled our very overgrown front garden for Fall cleanup. Great job at a fair price. I called for an estimate at noon and the job was done by 2:30!
Landscaping maintenance
CConner2 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. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Great communication between customer and clientele. The vision was clear and we got a final product that we are happy with.
JJoyce1 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. · a month ago★★★★★
I can't say enough good things about Armando and Pro MJL Landscape. We had a retaining wall collapse at one of our properties, and Armando went above and beyond from start to finish. He was responsive, knew exactly what needed to be done, and the finished wall looks great and is built to last. It's rare to find…
We had Armando come out to replace our driveway, and he did a fantastic job. He laid the asphalt nice and thick and stayed until the very end to make sure everything was done right. When we noticed a small pooling issue afterward, he came back out right away and took care of it.
He also handled some carpentry work to relocate our front door and patch up our barn, and dug water diversion wells to help address ongoing water issues in our basement.
Armando is a genuinely good guy who cares about his customers and takes pride in his work. He stands behind what he does and is willing to go above and beyond to make sure you’re happy with the results. Highly recommend him!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Stone landscaping, Rock landscaping, Grass seeding, Landscape installations, Lawn landscaping, Green landscaping, Driveway landscaping, Garden design, Tree landscaping, Garden decorating, Landscape design, Hardscaping, Driveway or walkway paving, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a day ago
Thank you, Dave, for the fantastic review. We are thrilled Armando’s attention to detail on the driveway, carpentry, and water diversion work met your needs. It’s great he returned promptly to address the pooling and that you felt supported throughout. Your recommendation means a lot and we look forward to helping with future projects.
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Marco Mereu4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marco has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Armando and his crew are the best landscapers on the north shore. Always do a great job and reasonably priced.
Services: Grass seeding, Landscape installations, Lawn landscaping, Lawn care, Tree landscaping, Landscaping maintenance
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Marco, we appreciate you sharing this. It’s great to hear Armando and the crew continue to deliver excellent results at a fair price. We value your recommendation and look forward to helping with future projects.
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Jessica OstrowskiLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Armando and his team are amazing! They truly do a great job and pay attention to detail when making sure your home needs are up to your expectations. I couldn’t have asked for a better company to transform my yard and sidewalk
Services: Stone landscaping, Lawn landscaping
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Jessica, thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback. We are thrilled Armando and the crew delivered the yard and sidewalk transformation you expected and that their attention to detail stood out. Hearing this means a lot to our team. We look forward to helping with any future projects.
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mike cognacLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great work! Great timing!
I use them for alot of work on my properties
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Mike, we’re grateful you rely on us for so many projects. It’s great to hear the timing and work met your needs. We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to supporting your properties again.
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Ned Hawkins8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ned has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Two hardworking young men tackled our very overgrown front garden for Fall cleanup. Great job at a fair price. I called for an estimate at noon and the job was done by 2:30!
Services: Landscaping maintenance
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you, Ned. We appreciate you highlighting the crew's hard work and the speedy Fall cleanup. We're pleased the price met your expectations and the timing worked out so well. We look forward to helping with your next project.
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Conner P2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Conner has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great communication between customer and clientele. The vision was clear and we got a final product that we are happy with.
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thanks Conner. We’re glad the clear communication and shared vision led to a final product you’re happy with. It was a pleasure working together, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback. We look forward to supporting future projects.
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Joyce Crowe1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Joyce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can't say enough good things about Armando and Pro MJL Landscape. We had a retaining wall collapse at one of our properties, and Armando went above and beyond from start to finish. He was responsive, knew exactly what needed to be done, and the finished wall looks great and is built to last. It's rare to find someone who takes that kind of pride in his work and treats your property like it's his own. I'll be calling Pro MJL Landscape for future projects and recommending them to anyone who needs this kind of work done right.
— Joyce Crowe, Crowe Properties
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Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Joyce. We are thrilled Armando and the crew could take care of the retaining wall and provide a solution that meets your expectations. Compliments about our responsiveness, attention to detail and lasting workmanship mean a lot. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting Crowe Properties on future projects.
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Frankie Ok'zagbon6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Frankie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Armando is a great man personaliry wise. He is very friendly, polite and tells you the truth even if it makes him lose the job. His job is breath-taking and billing is surprisingly irresistable. He finished sooner and better than we had anticipated.
I love his job.!
I will 100% recommend!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago
We appreciate your feedback, Frankie. We are glad Armando's honesty, friendly manner and craft impressed you, and that the work was completed sooner and to your delight. It means a lot that you would recommend us, and we look forward to helping with any future projects.
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F K O4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews F has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Armando and his Pro MJL team have been great! We have used him for a couple of landscaping projects, as well as pruning, weeding and lawn maintenance. He is reliable and reasonable.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping, Grass seeding, Landscape installations, Lawn landscaping, Green landscaping
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, F K O. We are glad Armando and the Pro MJL team have been great to work with and that our landscaping, pruning, and lawn maintenance met your needs. We appreciate you noting our reliability and reasonable service and your continued trust. We look forward to assisting with future projects.
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Timothy Rosson3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Timothy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t recommend Pro MJL highly enough for hardscaping work. Armando responded right away when I called and showed up quickly, and his pricing was genuinely reasonable. His crew built a full retaining wall, a gravel patio, and a patio stone walkway, and redid my entrance. The finished work went well beyond my expectations, and given the extent of the work I needed done that was a shock.
Armando was also very flexible when I asked for additional work partway through, which made the whole project easy. His crew was respectful and professional from start to finish. And to top it all off, he was finished in just 4 days which blew me away. If you need any landscaping or hardscaping done, Armando is the guy to call. Before and after pictured below.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Stone landscaping, Hardscaping, Driveway or walkway paving
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you, Timothy. We are thrilled the retaining wall, gravel patio, walkway and entrance remodel exceeded your expectations. We appreciate you noting our responsiveness, flexibility and the crew's professionalism, and for sharing the before and after photos. Your recommendation means a lot.
