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Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living

Landscaper · Fort Smith, AR · reviewed since 2018

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%91+49.6Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#51 of 90 post construction cleaningPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 44%
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · 23 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living at a glance

Google reviewers rate this landscaping business 4.9 out of 5 based on 112 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of them. Customers frequently praise the crew for professional installation of irrigation systems, drainage solutions, and landscaping features, noting punctual arrivals, clear communication, and detailed estimates. While most feedback highlights efficient service and quality work, a few low-star reviews criticize the company for charging a service fee for initial bids and for perceived unprofessionalism during specific scheduling interactions.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 112 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 112 Google reviews (106 with written comments, 9 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 10, 2026.
  • Service: Post Construction Cleaning serving Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.

Score profile vs other post construction cleaning

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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.

Satisfaction91Reliability85Craft & service82Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 91 (median 92)Reliability: 85 (median 92)Craft & service: 82 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 84)
This companyPost Construction Cleaning median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
91
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.A
85
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living: 82/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
82
ValueValue · 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.Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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.Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.A
100

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Star ratings

112 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10896%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star22%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 106 written reviews

  • Praise22199%
  • Complaints31%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price542%
  • Reasonable758%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results5223%
  • Would recommend4520%
  • Staff & attitude4319%
  • Speed & response3616%
  • Communication2411%
  • Price & value178%
  • Honesty & trust73%

What customers talk about

We read 106 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The crew was professional, courteous, and paid great attention to detail.”
  • “Highly recommend them for any landscaping or hardscaping needs!”
  • “Nice people, knowledgeable and delivers good quality work.”
  • “Mike returned my calls immediately, came out and assessed the issues.”
  • “Mike showed up with excellent customer service and also kindly walked me through how to run it as well.”
  • “Very responsive, honest company who communicates extremely well and provides excellent service at a fair price.”
  • “…INA, the first person you speak with when calling, is so polite, so honest, and clearly WANTS to do everything in her power to handle your call.…”

People customers mention

  • Mike 16 reviews
  • Alvaro 10 reviews
  • Austin 5 reviews
  • Brown 5 reviews
  • Chris 3 reviews
  • Kelsey 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Shannon3 reviewsTotal 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 hours ago★★★★★

We are very pleased with our landscaping! The crew was professional, courteous, and paid great attention to detail. Everything turned out beautifully, and we are happy with the results. Highly recommend Mike and crew!

Reasonable priceRock landscapingLandscape installationsOutdoor step construction
Dewey4 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

If you're looking at createing or changing up your flower beds give Mike with Riverview Turfworks a call. Also a big shout out to Alvaro and Ketuan on an awesome job of cleaning up and adding a border, azaleas and hydrangea. First photo is before and second is an after.

Customer photo from Dewey's reviewCustomer photo from Dewey's review
Great priceWalkway landscapingLandscape design constructionLandscape installations
Linda1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Had issues with irrigation system leaks. Mike returned my calls immediately, came out and assessed the issues. Alvaro came that afternoon and repaired the system. Very professional and will continue to use them.

Cheryl3 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

My large flower bed looks great! The team was awesome. They were very polite and friendly.

Mulching
Charles1 reviewTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

The work crew, Kejlau, Alvaro and Luise worked tirelessly through the day in spite of the heat. Project completed on time. I could not be more pleased with the irrigation system!

Reasonable priceIrrigation system repair & maintenance
Blake5 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I have never owned a home with a sprinkler system before so I got to looking for a good company. After a quick Google search I found this company. I made a call and spoke with Mike who assured me he would come out to help me get the system going. Mike showed up with excellent customer service and also kindly walked…

Great priceIrrigation system repair & maintenance

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Shannon Fulton3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We are very pleased with our landscaping! The crew was professional, courteous, and paid great attention to detail. Everything turned out beautifully, and we are happy with the results. Highly recommend Mike and crew!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Rock landscaping, Landscape installations, Outdoor step construction
Dewey Orrick4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Dewey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you're looking at createing or changing up your flower beds give Mike with Riverview Turfworks a call. Also a big shout out to Alvaro and Ketuan on an awesome job of cleaning up and adding a border, azaleas and hydrangea. First photo is before and second is an after.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Walkway landscaping, Landscape design construction, Landscape installations, Landscape design
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Dewey! We truly appreciate you trusting Riverview Turfworks with your landscaping project. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the transformation! Our crew takes great pride in their work, and it's always rewarding to see that recognized. Thank you again for your support and for sharing the before-and-after photos! We look forward to working with you again in the future!

Linda Williams1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had issues with irrigation system leaks. Mike returned my calls immediately, came out and assessed the issues. Alvaro came that afternoon and repaired the system. Very professional and will continue to use them.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind review! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I'm glad we were able to respond quickly and get everything taken care of. I'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Alvaro—he'll appreciate hearing them. Thank you again for trusting Riverview Turfworks, and we look forward to helping you with any future landscaping, irrigation, or outdoor living projects!

Cheryl Woodring3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cheryl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

My large flower bed looks great! The team was awesome. They were very polite and friendly.

  • Services: Mulching
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with your new flower bed and that our team made such a positive impression. We take pride in treating every customer with courtesy and respect while delivering quality landscaping we're proud to stand behind. Thank you for trusting Riverview Turfworks with your project, and we hope you enjoy your new landscape for many years to come!

Charles1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Charles has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The work crew, Kejlau, Alvaro and Luise worked tirelessly through the day in spite of the heat. Project completed on time. I could not be more pleased with the irrigation system!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Richard! We truly appreciate you trusting Riverview Turfworks with your new sprinkler system installation. I'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Kejuan, Alvaro, and Luise—they'll appreciate the recognition for their hard work, especially in this Arkansas heat. We hope you enjoy your new irrigation system for years to come. If you ever decide to add landscape design, sod installation, landscape lighting, a paver patio, or another outdoor living project at your Fianna Hills home or anywhere in the Fort Smith area, we'd love the opportunity to work with you again. Thank you for the wonderful review!

Jared Belt5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jared has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience and the team did a great job!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you, Jared! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. It was a pleasure working with you, and we're glad you had a great experience with our team. If you ever need landscape design, paver patios, sod installation, landscape lighting, sprinkler system installation, or a custom outdoor living project in the Fort Smith area, we'd love the opportunity to help again. Thanks for trusting Riverview Turfworks!

Blake Morris5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Blake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have never owned a home with a sprinkler system before so I got to looking for a good company. After a quick Google search I found this company. I made a call and spoke with Mike who assured me he would come out to help me get the system going. Mike showed up with excellent customer service and also kindly walked me through how to run it as well. Can't recommend a better company or guy. Give these guys a call if you need help with landscaping or irrigation.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Irrigation system repair & maintenance
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Blake! We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I'm glad I could help you get familiar with your new home's sprinkler system. Building long-term relationships with homeowners is what Riverview Turfworks is all about. Whenever you're ready for your backyard project, we'd love to help with landscape design, paver patios, sod installation, landscape lighting, sprinkler system installation, or a complete outdoor living space in the Fort Smith area. Thanks again for trusting us and for your recommendation!

Cheyenne Parker1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cheyenne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend Mike and his crew! We had a drainge issue they were able to resolve and in the process also assisted with locating a separate issue we were able to get resolved. In the process Mike was very communicative in scheduling, his crew was very timely and did a great job with installing the drain. Mike also followed up after the project to ensure everything was in working order. Can't recommend enough!

  • Services: Yard drainage
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Cheyenne, for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure working with you, and we're glad we could help solve the issue and keep you informed throughout the project. We believe clear communication and standing behind our work are just as important as the finished result. If you ever need a paver patio, landscape design, sod installation, landscape lighting, sprinkler system installation, or another outdoor living project in the Fort Smith area, we'd love the opportunity to help again. Thank you for trusting Riverview Turfworks and for recommending our team!

Abbi Mizell3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Abbi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mike was great to deal with. Happy to help & even fixed a problem his company didn’t create with no hesitation. Definitely recommend!!

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you so much, Abbi! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. It means a lot that you trusted us, and we're glad we could help. At Riverview Turfworks, we believe in treating people honestly and doing what's right, even when the situation isn't straightforward. If you ever need landscaping, drainage solutions, sod installation, patios, or other outdoor living projects in the Fort Smith area, we'd be honored to help. Thanks again for your recommendation!

scott fuller1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Super nice people. They always text to let you know that they are mowing that day and they do an excellent job on the yard.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Yard landscaping
Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for the 5-star review, Scott. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Riverview Turfworks. Our team works hard to provide professional communication, dependable scheduling updates, and high-quality customer service for homeowners throughout the Fort Smith and River Valley area. Reviews like yours mean a lot to our local landscaping company. Thank you again for your support, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve the community. – Mike & the Riverview Turfworks Team 479-235-1390 RiverviewTurfWorks.com

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