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%75+40.9Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%90+12.7Replies to reviews 7%44+3.1Craft & service penalty76−2.4Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 67Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.67SCORERed Shovel Landscape
Albuquerque, NM · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #39Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 43 landscapers · 4.8★ from 1,807 Google reviews
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Red Shovel Landscape for tree trimming & pruning
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David quoted reasonable prices for the cactus removal, tree cutting, and general lawn maintenance. He, Leo, and Jasper worked quickly, efficiently, and with no issues. Highly recommended. (Thanks, guys!)
Marshal, David, Leo, Joseph and Sab did such a remarkable job in both the front and backyard. I have a large property that after the rains had become full of weeds, trees and shrubs were overgrown and I was overwhelmed with even the thought of mowing with such a mess. They cleaned it up so beautiful, I will…
Thank you, Red Shovel, for providing excellent service from start to finish. David M's crew (Leo, Joseph, Antonio, Hakeem, Sam M., & Ed) were all friendly and fabulous to work with. I had a list of groundskeeping tasks -- including the removal of cactus -- and they handled everything quickly, efficiently, and with…
Marshal, David, Hakem and crew did a great job, super thorough and efficient!
Marshall, Seth, San, Kevin, Cruz, and Tinto did a great job getting our bushes and shrubs back into shape.
Went Above and Beyond what was needed. My North Valley job was done quickly and efferently. Thanks to David M, Leo and Joseph for being there when the city was at my throat. Tip WELL DESERVED. JF
We had a yard cleanup of our property (clean up and shrub trimming, lawn mowing etc.). The crew consisted of David M, Leo, and Joseph. They were friendly, polite, on-time, and knowledgeable. It is the first time working with Red Shovel and they were very open and upfront about the process and scheduling. The pricing…
The trees and bushes in my front yard had been overgrowing for months, with branches blocking both my front door and garage. David Martin and his crew came out for bush and tree trimming as well as a full yard cleanup. The difference was night and day, far beyond my expectations. Not only did they remove all the…
Diego and Isaiah are a fantastic team! They are attentive and easy to work with. They both accept feedback well and they make sure we are pleased before they leave. My wife and I are are so happy we opened our Red Shovel account!
David M., Leo, Joseph, and Jacinto did a wonderful job. I’m very appreciative of all the work they did clearing all the vegetation around my house. I hope to have them for future services. Thank you.
This is my second time using Red Shovel and they have done such a terrific job both times! I highly recommend their services and though I am a d.i.y kind of person, these are the people to call when you just need a break. They don't break the bank and they leave your yard better than they found it. Thank you, again,…
Crew showed up early and got done everything I had asked for.
Yesterday was the second time I had Red Shovel out to work on the yard and all I have to say is it was outstanding.Everything came together with the attention to detail and hard work of David M, Leo and Joseph. They went beyond what I had expected. I''ve been so happy that I chose this company to take care of my landscaping needs.
Thank you so much David M., Leo and Joseph. Great service and amazing results.
Excellent experience, the Team of: David, Leo and Joseph were professional and really cared about making my yard look its best! I highly recommend them!
Hakeem, Ed and Jared did an outstanding job on my front. Better than I expected. Will use them again.
Gilbert Calderon came out and gave us an estimate for the work we want. He was on time, polite, professional, and very thorough. Marshall Sebay and his crew did a yard clean up and we are very impressed with their work. Everything looks so much better and it is such a relief to have people who know what they're doing.
Scheduled yard cleaning service. Red Shovel was prompt and professional getting me scheduled for an appointment, got a quote on the spot, and they did the work same-day. David M, Leo, Joseph, Hakeem, Joe, and Edward were great. Yard looks better than it ever has, I’d use them again for sure
They were amazing, Kevin and the crew were very pleasant and kind! They were amazing and I'm so happy with my decision. They definitely exceeded my expectations! I will be using them again in the future!! New service 4/7 We did the discount weed control program that was offered with the clean up service! The…
We recently had Red Shovel cut back an evergreen bush in our front yard. Kevin, Carson, and Miguel did an amazing job! They were very professional and answered all my questions. They qutoted me the price when they came out and was able to do the job right then. So glad we call Red Shovel!! Thanks for doing a great job!
Had 5 trees trimmed. Team was quick and efficient getting all done in two hours. I love how my trees look and happy with the cleanup of my yard after. I highly recommend Red Shovel for any tree trimming needs.
David, Leo, Edward were great! Beautiful work!
I called after another company didn't show up and they were here in an hour! Fantastic work!
David M, Leo , Edward and crew did a great job. I appreciate the hustle and extra manpower provided at the end to complete the job before a storm moved in. Bravo men… Bravo!
David and his crew did an excellent job trimming our trees, removing all the fallen leaves and trimming our bushes. They showed up as scheduled and provided a reasonable price.
We moved to a home with a very neglected yard. I was very happy with previous service from Red Shovel, so I made an appointment with them for an overhaul of our overgrown mess. The team David M, Carson, Ed, Hakeem, Hunter, Jasper and Jose went to work and after few hours we now have a beautiful yard. David really…
David, Leo and Marshall were right on time, trimmed trees in both front and back yards. Cleaned up leaves, debris and left the yards looking great. Would highly recommend!
David M, Leo and Hunter were all so amazing! I was a move up appointment and had a lot for the team to clean up. David and his team showed up and were so professional and great. My yard looks great! Thank you!
I am so pleased with Red Shovel for a fantastic pruning and fall cleanup for my property. David Martin and his crew, (Leo & Hunter I think) were excellent! David provided an estimate, which we approved, and they got to work immediately. They were all so professional, efficient and thorough; my husband and I were…
David M. & Hunter did a fantastic job tree trimming and leaf removal!! The team at Red Shovel does great work again!! Christine M.
David is a master of his craft. I am thrilled with the way my yard looks.
I don't think Red Shovel needs any more reviews to prove how amazing they are, but I wanted to emphasize how great they are to work with. I have had other contractors do similar work for me, but everyone I have interacted with from Red Shovel has been kind and professional. A special thanks to Gilbert Calderon for…
David M., Leo, and Edward trimmed our massively overgrown rosemary bush. They were quick and friendly and did excellent work at a good price. The team communicated with us during the job to make sure we were happy with the results. I'll call them again.
David, Edward and Seth did a tremendous job, first removing some bushes and then trimming and cleaning up the rest of my front and back yard. One slight snafu was later quickly repaired and my yard hasn't looked this good in quite a while. Hope to have them back in the spring.
The whole crew - David M, Keegan, Ed, Nick and Alin-- were tremendous. They worked so quickly on what was a very large clean up project. They were courteous and the yard is almost recognizable. I highly recommend their services.
David M & crew showed up at the house ready to work. They did a great job trimming my hedges, pruning shrubs, pulling weeds and various other yard clean up tasks in a very timely manner. All the guys seemed to be enjoying their job as they worked. Thank you
Blown away by the quality job, price point, and customer service David M, Leo, and Edward provided. If you're thinking about getting yard work done, go to these guys.
David M., Leo and Edward did the most amazing work on our yard! The price was great and the work was fast and efficient. Team was friendly and could not have done a better job! Will absolutely be calling red shovel again!!!
Prompt and professional service. Within 24 hours of submitting web inquiry, I got a call back and had technician on site within 48 hours for free estimate. Services a bit pricey, but technician was able to work within my budget. Crew was professional, friendly, and did great work, performing all services agreed upon in a high quality manner.
Worked with Marshall and Michael who were very professional; they sent me before and after pictures and were able to make changes so everything looked perfect. Thank you!
Update 8/20/25: Had David M. and his crew come out for our 3rd visit. As usual, they were on time and the yard looks stunning. They pulled all weeds, took out some elm trees, trimmed my pyracantha and various other shrubs and bushes, and cleaned up my lawns. My nearby neighbors have already come by asking who did…
Michael, TK, and Kevin did a fantastic job and were courteous and professional! Thanks so much. Yard looks awesome!
Found out about Red Shovel on Nextdoor. Contacted them to fix our weed disaster of a yard. Communication was excellent. Day of service they were actually early. The 3-man team of Marshall, Pierce, and Gordon did a terrific job. Weeds are gone, tree and shrubs trimmed and shaped. The yard looks so much better. Will hire again.
We have used several other yard maintenance servies over the years, and while they have been good, Red Shovel exceeded our expectations! Kevin, Tony and Micah did a fricken amazing job, on time and incredibly professional! Impressively, they completed in an afternoon what wouldve taken me weeks to do! In…
Red Shovel has done an amazing job for us. They xeriscaped our front yard in the fall and revitalized our backyard the following spring. The crew that did the backyard work (Craig, Nate, and Walter) did a better job than I would have done and in a fraction of the time. I think that they went the extra mile. They…
Phase 4 of our landscaping (all phases done beautifully by Red Shovel), went off without a hitch. Another wonderful crew, (this time Julian V. and James K.) proved to me once again that Red Shovel can’t be beat for ALL things having to do with one’s yard! Professional, timely, polite, knowledgeable, incredibly…
We had a tree in our front yard trimmed and shaped up by Red Shovel. Andrew and Victor did a phenomenal job. Tree looks fantastic.
Wow, Rigoberto and Erick did a fantastic job trimming my treas and spruces up the yard. They really know what there doing.
Andrew and Victor did an amazing job. I had not kept up with maintenance of my yard. I was overwhelmed with anxiety when I tried to do it myself. I would recommend Red Shovel and Andrew and Victor. Thank you!
I called Red Shovel to come clean up the yard and trim up the trees and bushes. They were able to come out the next day. Andrew & Victor showed up on time & gave me a fair quote and did excellent work and was very professional. We look forward to using Red Shovel again.
the crew of carth ,marton and john g did i excellent job on my yard,
Amazing work, backyard was covered in weeds before they started and it looks like it never had them to begin with. Caruth, Marlon and John G were very professional and I will use Red Shovel's services again in the future when needed!
Javy Y. and Luis C. did an accurate, mindful and responsive first time cleanup on our yard. So glad Red Shovel is in Albuquerque!
Day 1) The crew from Red Shovel, Andrew, Victor and Raul just finished. What a great group of guys. They were extremely professional and hard working. They did exactly what we asked for. Great job, guys! Day 2) Seth repaired my sprinklers and drip system. He found several issues and was able to repair them on the…
Andrew and Victor arrived timely and were very professional. They asked clarifying questions to make sure the job was completed thoroughly. They were very friendly and finished everything we had asked them to do. Thank you.
Andrew and Victor are excellent workers. Arrived a little early, worked cleaning up yard until the job was done. Good communication as the project went along.
Andrew, Marlon, and Josh did great work for me in a short amount of time. Very friendly guys. Efficient, quality work. Nice to work with.
Caruth, Marlon, L. Lopez, Anferno, Gordon and Elk are the crew of crews! Our place has never looked So Good! All were pleasant, professional and hard working! Red Shovel is my new Go-To service for lawn maintenance and landscaping! We’re so happy we found them.
The three gentlemen were on time, very professional and did all the work we discussed. Their work was great. They trimmed my big tree and hopefully saved it as it was struggling. The also cleaned up my front yard, it looks so good. The names of these three were Caruth, Marlon, and Canlan. Previous to today's…
Red Shovel redeemed our experience with landscapers! We have been super burned in the past but from the moment I called, it was a great expereince. They scheduled me extremely quickly, were prompt, completed the job efficiently, and spent quality time doing it. Not rushed and not wasteful. Andrew and his crew…
Jose and Raul are the two Red Shovel Landscape associates we have on a regular basis. Other members of the team come for other specific jobs, spraying etc. Jose and Raul are two of the hardest and most conscientious workers we have ever seen. Our lawn has improved greatly as well as the general grounds and bushes.…
Marlon and Camlan were fantastic. Super friendly with high quality work done quickly and precisely. Would use them again. Thanks guys!
Red Shovel was recommended to me by a friend who uses them annually for yard maintenance. I've had some bad experiences ith other smaller companies in town before not doing thorough work and charging a ton, so I wanted a recommendation. I had Anfernie, Gordon and Elk over to my property for a couple of days. WOW!…
Itakeem, Marlon, Cook, Matt, Silas and Miguel did a great job with my yard. My yard has been neglected for a long time & needed much care. These guys really came through for me! They were courteous, and did everything I requested! They double checked with me to make sure exactly what I wanted. Thanks!
I have used their services 3 times and am very happy with the way Miguel Hakeem and his crew do the work. They are on time, professional, go above and beyond what is expected of them. Red Shovel and their workers are absolutely wonderful. They are highly recommended
Most of the job was beautiful. Very tailored and clean. The non five star is due to the employees pulled up large parts of our drip system and weed barrier in the process. This was very frustrating to come home to and fix. I did cancel future business due to this fact. I wish someone from the company would have…
Cam and Niko were very professional. They did an outstanding job trimming bushes and vines in my yard along with cleaning up debris the wind blew in. I would highly recommend using Red Shovel!
Hakeem, Elk, and David did great in Spring Cleaning our large property. They arrived on time, were very pleasant to speak with, and their work was excellent. Hakeem checked with us regularly to ensure they were doing what we wanted and they were. I thought we would never be able to get our flower islands free of…
Cam and Nick did a fabulous job! I had a large, raised, very overgrown flower bed cleaned out, and three large bushes cleaned up. They worked diligently, asked questions to ensure they were doing what I wanted, and they were so friendly and professional. I have used Red Shovel for lawn care and I will surely continue to use them for all of my outdoor work.
Spring clean up for small yard. Followed my instructions. Trimmed bushes got area pretty clean and ready for spring planting. Really fast was on high side price wise but very quick and looks lovely. Calman and David were the gentleman who cleaned up my yard and weeded raked and pruned. Thank you again. Pbates
The staff at Red Shovel is very friendly and professional. Their services are pretty expensive, but the work was done quickly and on time. As a quick side note, it is probably better to call directly to schedule service. It is my understanding from talks with the office staff that the online service scheduling does…
Highly recommend Red Shovel! We scheduled an appointment a week from our initial call. They called the following day with an opening so we had them come early. Dave, Angel, and Matt showed up, trimmed our tree, cleaning up the yard and hauled everything away in about an hour! They were amazing and the price was just…
The crew (Josh, Seth, Hakeem, and Miguel) were on time, professional and fast. They explained everything well and the yard looks good now.
Angel, Anfernie, Miguel, and Elk all showed up on time and ready for the day, everything we asked to be done was accomplished, professional and efficient. Will definitely be using Red Shovel for all our landscaping needs. Thank you
Ivan Rodriguez, Camlan Chavez, and Jesus Rascon were very efficient and professional in getting my front and back yard cleaned up. They performed all work to our specifications and were very thorough in cleaning up afterwards. I very much appreciate their service and will definitely be using this company and team again!
Hakeem, Miguel, and Anthony were very nice and did a great job! And would definitely have them do our yard again! Very happy with the outcome, thank you! -Elva
Hakeem, Miguel, Tony and Elk took on a very big yard cleanup and completed it in record time. 5 stars for each of them. Thank you.
They were amazing. I hardly recognize my front/backyard anymore. I don't think its been this clear since the house was built. Would definitely call them again. Our team was: Hakeem, Miguel, Ivan, and Anfernie.
Angel, Anfernie and Carson exceeded my expectations. They are a great team, efficient and knowledgeable on plants.
My first experience was not great, but Larry Aragon made it right. Hakeem, Miguel and Cam did a super job caring for clean up, pruning and yard work. Very friendly and informative, as well as extremely professional! I will definitely use them in the future.
We had a truly overgrown and messy yard and Andrew, Angel, and Camlan did a very nice job of cleaning it up. We are appreciative
Hakeem, Miguel, and Diego did a fantastic job! Our yard was clean and exactly the way we wanted it! I definitely recommend!
Josh and Seth are very professional and provided me great, timely service at a reasonable cost. They made sure I understood my Irrigation system issues and provided me with options for repairs. I highly recommend! I have also begun lawncare maintenance services and am so impressed with the care and attention Javier…
I have been using Red Shovel to maintain my landscaping since I first moved into my home 5 years ago, and they have provided excellent service over the years. Javier and Luis show up faithfully every 2 weeks for my yard and landscaping maintenance. LaMarcus takes care of the shrubs and trees four times a year and…
Hakeem, Miguel, and Carson came over to my place in very short time after my initial call. They were enthusiastic, informative and knowledgeable about problems I was having around the house and trees. I'd be glad to have them back anytime.
Hakeem, Miguel, Anfernie, and Diego were tip notch. I am very pleased with their work. They were very fast and got everything cleaned up. It even smells so fresh and wonderful. It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but welk worth it. I highly recommend.
Hakeem, Miguel, and Antonio performed an excellent job at my house, cleaning up a front yard that I'd left to get overgrown. They were honest about the work required for specific tasks and Hakeem was happy to work with me to help fit tasks into the budget I had in mind. Will definitely be calling them again.
Hakcum, Miguel, Anjel, and Gihad did a wonderful job of trimming pruning and cleaning out the weeds in my front yard. Thank you!
Hakeem, Miguel, Angel and Gihad were very friendly, respectful of our home environment. Quickly did their work. Checked with me to make sure is was to our liking. Left everything very clean
Great crew!
Angel, Anfernie, and Gihad were very professional and did a great job
Team: Anferine, Hakeem, Miguel, Angel, Jesus. Great job. Red Shovel can be on the expensive side, but here's what you get: a team lead that will walk around your property with you to understand what you want, a team that works thoroughly and efficiently, and another walkaround at the end to verify your satisfaction.
Highly recommend Red Shovel. They were able to fit us into the schedule in a way that was convenient. I enjoyed working with Hakeem, Miguel, and Jesus. They were professional and courteous, and worked hard for the duration of the service. They went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable with the work being…
Exceeded our expectations! The Red Shovel crew of Miguel, Carson, Anfernie, and leader Hakeem did an outstanding job on our yard, garden, and trees! They were kind, hard working, knowledgeable, and professional. We will definitely use their services again. Highly recommend!
Hakeem & Miguel were a pleasure to work with! They listened to my needs, made a couple additional suggestions I hadn't thought about, and wasted no time getting right to work. They did beautiful trimming & pruning work and blew out a couple years' accumulation of leaves & twigs - they were especially thoughtful and…
Hakeem, Andrew, Miguel, Angel and Lawrence did a great job with my yard.
Alex, Miguel, Carsen, and Hakeem did an amazing job! They were fast and professional. They paid attention to detail.
Had Red Shovel come out and do a yard clean/tree trimming. The office gave me an estimated arrival time between 8a-10a. Hakeem and his crew (Ralph, Alex, & Miguel) called and arrived 15 minutes before the estimated time. Walked through the job with them and they gave me a 3 hour completion time. These guys cranked…
On 3.2.22, The Red Shovel Team of Hakeem, Ralph, Alex and Miguel were at our house to remove a small tree, trim another tree, remove some shrubs and roots and also some leaf blowing as well. We were very pleased with the job that was done and would recommend them highly. We will be using Red Shovel again!
The team (Hakeem, Ralph, Alex, and Miguel) did a fantastic job of clearing out years' worth of sticks, leaves, weird old rocks, and more. They trimmed back trees and bushes, too. They were quick, professional, and thorough. Will definitely work with them again!
The workers who arrived, Hakeem, Andrew, and Carson, were on time, very thorough in completing the tasks as we requested. And they were careful to clean up thoroughly when they finished.
Thank you Aarron, La Marcus, Nathan, Andrew & Walter for a job well done.
Aaron, Hakeem and Nathan did a great job and were efficient.
Aaron and Nathan did a great job
Aaron, Hakeem, Nathan, and Andrew did an AMAZING job in our yard. Our rose bushes and shrubs look terrific, there's not a weed to be found in our flower beds, and our trees look healthier than ever.
I had a complete overhaul of my entire property done by Aarron, Hakeem, Nathan, and Andrew. They showed up right on time and these guys did some WORK, let me tell you! They pulled weeds, trimmed a TON of bushes/vines/trees, mowed, edged, blew leaves/debris, tore out some vegetation, and took down an entire pine…
Cleaned up yard so nicely it looks good even before new landscaping
Aarron did a good job removing three Juniper bushes, cleaning up afterwards, and hauling/disposing green waste. On 10-07-2021 Aarron and Hakeem did an excellent job of trimming bushes in the front yard, raking and blowing out the debris and hauling away the debris.
Jose and Luis are extremely friendly, professional, and VERY hard working. I highly recomend Red Shovel services.
Jose&luis
Red Shovel staff were very friendly and professional, Aaron and Abraham did an impressive job with a huge yard clean-up, AND communication was excellent! I highly recommend!
Aaron and Abraham were fantastic and I would definitely have them do my landscape maintenance. They were right on time, courteous, professional, and very hard workers. I had a previous company really mess up my yard. Aaron and Abraham undid the mess, plus looked after every detail to make it look its best ever.…
Aarron did a terrific job cleaning up and trimming our very messy front yard. He was prompt, professional and extremely nice! He took out a huge photinia, which was not doing well and taking up too much space in our small yard, and he replaced gravel and trimmed up our other plants. Josh was helpful as well…
Needed some work done on my front and backyard, mostly weeds but also some hedges to be trimmed and wood chips blown out. Red Shovel was quick to reach out and set up a time to look over what needed to be done, and even reached out when an earlier time was available. River, Aarron, and Caleb arrived and were very…
Aaron and Devin did a wonderful job on my yard. I definitely would use this service again.
Aaron, Devon and Eloy did a great job for me with my yard cleanup! They were on time, professional, good communicators, and diligent in their work. They listened to what I was requesting, and didn't even balk at any of my odd requests (like please leave the verdolagas...sure, technically a weed, but super good for…
Don and Devin are a great team!
River, Eloy and Cameron did a great job moving my rating from four stars to five stars.
They did a great job except for the top of the hedge on the west front of my property. If you would send someone out to finish (need a ladder) I’ll give you the extra star.
Aarron and Joe did an amazing job with our yard cleanup today. They were professional, on time, and their work is impeccable. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a great yard crew!
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| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Yard work | 187 | — |
| Tree trimming & pruning | 133 | — |
| Weed control | 102 | — |
| Irrigation system repair & maintenance | 102 | — |
| Landscaping maintenance | 67 | — |
| Lawn mowing & maintenance | 49 | — |
| Groundskeeping | 48 | — |
| Lawn care | 30 | — |
