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%79+43.1Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%56+4Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#39 of 49 leaf removal servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 21%
4.8★★★★★90 Google reviews · 24 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.83★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare 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 Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping 4.8/5 based on 90 reviews, frequently praising the company for punctuality, professional communication, and fair pricing. Customers describe services including sod installation, sprinkler system repairs, tree removal, and ongoing yard maintenance, noting that crews often complete work ahead of schedule and leave properties clean. However, low-star reviews indicate a recurring issue where some clients experienced delays in receiving estimates or failed follow-up calls after initial contact.
Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 90 reviews (94% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 90 Google reviews (62 with written comments, 14 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 76% of reviews.
Most recent review: May 20, 2026.
Service: Leaf Removal Service serving La Feria, Texas.
Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.
Score profile vs other leaf removal 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: replies to reviews.
Rivera's Lawn & LandscapingLeaf Removal 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.Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.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.Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping: 61/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.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.Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.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.Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping: 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.Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping: 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.Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 63.C
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Star ratings
90 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars8594%
4 stars22%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star33%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 62 written reviews
97%praise
Praise14297%
Complaints43%
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 price240%
Reasonable360%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3323%
Quality & results2718%
Would recommend2718%
Speed & response2517%
Price & value2215%
Communication85%
Honesty & trust43%
What customers talk about
We read 62 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The staff is excellent and they were professional and friendly.”
“Rivera Lawn & Landscaping did a GREAT JOB with sodding of our lawn.”
“I highly recommend them to anyone that needs yard work, landscaping, or a new lawn.”
“The crew was efficient and completed work in 2 days 1 day ahead of schedule.”
“Professional work, reasonable pricing, and courteous service.”
“Was over priced for lawn”
“Great communication, fair prices, and fast quality work.”
“The entire team was extremely professional, punctual, and reliable.”
People customers mention
Enrique4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TTomasLocal Guide · 10 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★
Rivera Lawn & Landscaping did a GREAT JOB with sodding of our lawn. Also installed a sprinkler system that I LOVE ( no more watering for me personally OH YEAH)! The crew was efficient and completed work in 2 days 1 day ahead of schedule. They cleaned up after themselves and kept everything looking NEAT! HIGHLY…
Great priceIrrigation system repair & maintenanceLandscape installationsSod installation
SShawn5 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. · 7 months ago★★★★
Have been attempting to get in contact with the business operators to schedule an estimate for repairs and have no return contact after leaving messages and even texting to the number as instructed by the voicemail. After leaving a low review the owner reached out and let me know about extenuating circumstances that…
TTammyLocal Guide · 21 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
Rivera Landscape dud a fabulous job on our front lawn. The staff is excellent and they were professional and friendly.
Great priceLandscape installations
AAna12 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Professional work, ethical pricing and courteous demeanor.
Trabajo profesional, costo adecuado y trato amable.
Reasonable priceIrrigation system repair & maintenance
BBarb8 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 year ago★★★★★
I had an absolute terrible experience with another landscape company and Rivera's Lawn and Landscaping came to my rescue. They did an absolute wonderful job rototilling my yard, raking it, and them placing all the sod. Next came flattening the sod down and they watered it. They even cleaned up all around the grounds…
Reasonable priceSod installation
DDorie2 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 year ago★★★★★
Enrique, his dad, and their crew are top notch. Not only did they sod and put irrigation in our front and back yards, but Enrique helped design a beautiful pathway and landscaping that fits perfectly with the modern aesthetic of our home. Their professionalism is refreshing. They showed up when promised, did a…
Rivera Lawn & Landscaping did a GREAT JOB with sodding of our lawn. Also installed a sprinkler system that I LOVE ( no more watering for me personally OH YEAH)! The crew was efficient and completed work in 2 days 1 day ahead of schedule. They cleaned up after themselves and kept everything looking NEAT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND RIVERA LAWN & LANDSCAPING! I WANTED TO SHED TEARS WHEN I SAW OUR NEW LAWN. DEFINITELY HIRE FOR OTHER PROJECTS MY WIFE AND I WANT DONE!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance, Landscape installations, Sod installation
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you for your kind words Mr. Pena, your lawn is looking great. We appreciate clients like you!
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Shawn Steele5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Shawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Have been attempting to get in contact with the business operators to schedule an estimate for repairs and have no return contact after leaving messages and even texting to the number as instructed by the voicemail. After leaving a low review the owner reached out and let me know about extenuating circumstances that led to me not being contacted in a timely manner. I appreciated the follow up. Changing from 1 to 4 stars.
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Tammy James MeierLocal Guide · 21 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I had an absolute terrible experience with another landscape company and Rivera's Lawn and Landscaping came to my rescue. They did an absolute wonderful job rototilling my yard, raking it, and them placing all the sod. Next came flattening the sod down and they watered it. They even cleaned up all around the grounds better than it was before they came. I had many questions and all were answered. I highly recommend them to anyone that needs yard work, landscaping, or a new lawn. Thank you guys!!!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Sod installation
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Dorie Shellenbergar2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dorie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Enrique, his dad, and their crew are top notch. Not only did they sod and put irrigation in our front and back yards, but Enrique helped design a beautiful pathway and landscaping that fits perfectly with the modern aesthetic of our home. Their professionalism is refreshing. They showed up when promised, did a fantastic job, and kept to the original estimate even though I know they threw in a couple of 'extras' for us. I highly recommend them for maintenance services and larger jobs!
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RENE RAMIREZ7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews RENE has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I called and spoke to Mr Rivera about lawn services and water well pump service about a week and a half ago. He stated that he would come out to see my lawn and give me a quote for service. I told him that I would be home all day and all week. I also gave him my address and description of my house. Neither did he or one of his workers come out to see the lawn. He didn’t even have the courtesy to call and let me know that no one was coming out to look at my lawn to give me an estimate for service. I wouldn’t recommend his services to anyone if this is how he runs his lawn business. Thank you for nothing and hopefully you will not to the same to someone else.
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Rubi De Leon5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rubi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wow we loved everything about Rivera’s lawn & landscaping. We really appreciate that they gave us ideas and worked with what we wanted. Very patient with us when it came to choosing the stone. Showed us examples of different stones and delivered what we liked the best. Free estimate, great ideas, fast quote, responsive, patient, & most important beautiful work! Thank you so much! We love it!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you for trust in in our company for your landscaping project! Your choice in stones made a great landscape!
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david riveraLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews david has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thank you Rivera's Lawn & Landscaping for working in my yard for the past 4 years. Truly love all your work and the compliments i receive for my yard and landscaping design. I would highly recommend you guys to any one looking to get a professional landscaping, remember my google friends there is alot of people that offer "cheap services" but they use cheap materials and quality of plants, I would say Riveras is not the most affordable landscaping but yet not too crazy expensive.
