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Wood Brothers Landscaping

Landscape designer · Chapel Hill, NC · reviewed since 2020

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 59%94+55.2Reliability 26%89+23.2Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Not 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.94SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 43 outdoor living servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 64%
5.0 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.81★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.1%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.
35%reviews answered by the owner
Sep 2026latest review

Wood Brothers Landscaping at a glance

Google reviewers rate Wood Brothers Landscaping five stars based on 112 reviews, highlighting punctuality, clear communication, and fair pricing for services including hardscaping, drainage solutions, and maintenance. Customers frequently note the company’s responsiveness and attention to detail in transforming properties. The sole three-star review cites a mismatch regarding plant sizes and incomplete grass cleanup, though the reviewer acknowledged the crew’s thoroughness in other areas.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 112 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 112 Google reviews (107 with written comments, 11 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 35% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: September 5, 2026.
  • Service: Outdoor Living Service serving Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.

Score profile vs other outdoor living services

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: reliability.

Satisfaction94Reliability89Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 94 (median 89)Reliability: 89 (median 86)Craft & service: 99 (median 94)Value: 100 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Wood Brothers LandscapingOutdoor Living Services 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.Wood Brothers Landscaping: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
94
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.Wood Brothers Landscaping: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
89
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.Wood Brothers Landscaping: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
99
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.Wood Brothers Landscaping: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.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.Wood Brothers Landscaping: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
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Star ratings

112 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11098%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 107 written reviews

  • Praise25799%
  • 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 price655%
  • Reasonable545%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results6023%
  • Speed & response4618%
  • Staff & attitude4517%
  • Would recommend4417%
  • Price & value3413%
  • Communication187%
  • Honesty & trust135%

What customers talk about

We read 107 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…put in the time, energy and effort to ensure their customers receive quality work and knowledge on how to care for their investment.…”
  • “From the very beginning, communication was prompt, reliable and clear.”
  • “Incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and just genuinely good people.”
  • “Outstanding service and top-notch work—we highly recommend Wood Brothers Landscaping!”
  • “John and his team responded right away and proposed a dry creek bed at a very reasonable price.”
  • “John and his team were professional, communicative, and clearly took pride in their work.”
  • “We hired Wood Brothers Landscaping for a whole list of projects around our property, and we honestly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.”

People customers mention

  • John 27 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Wood Brothers Landscaping for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

CarolyneLocal Guide · 20 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Phenomenal! Incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and just genuinely good people. They want to do what’s right and are willing to put in the time, energy and effort to ensure their customers receive quality work and knowledge on how to care for their investment. My backyard looks like a resort! Thank you so much!

Hiroko5 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We contacted Wood Brothers after seeing great recommendations in our neighborhood group. We needed solutions for heavy rainwater runoff, a deer fence, and a patio area for our family. John and his team responded right away and proposed a dry creek bed at a very reasonable price. It has been tested by multiple heavy…

Landscape design constructionLandscape installationsPatio design
MichaelLocal Guide · 13 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We hired Wood Brothers Landscaping for a whole list of projects around our property, and we honestly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. They transformed a very messy back yard into a space we actually want to spend time in, and the new paver patio they built is absolutely beautiful. It's become our…

Reasonable priceLandscape design constructionGardening servicesLandscape installations
MichelleLocal Guide · 33 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

We just had our first regular service with Wood Brothers and are so impressed! Our neighbors have already asked for their info. We can't wait for see how our yard looks throughout the spring and summer season with their regular maintenance. The small touches, like re-covering our firewood pile with a tarp that had…

Great price
Yoli3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

John and his team did amazing service. From the first meeting til finished service! The team is skilled, knowledgeable and delivered as promised!! Will be in contact soon for a next project!!!

Great priceWalkway landscaping
Ty3 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

John and his team have been doing work for us for the last couple of years, and we've always been very pleased with his work. He is extremely capable, and good communicator. He has done bed and planting work, mulching, and hardscaping (including a custom rock border along our yard done with rock from the property).…

Great priceLandscape design constructionLandscape installationsCustom landscape design

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 112 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Carolyne M. JosephLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carolyne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Phenomenal! Incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and just genuinely good people. They want to do what’s right and are willing to put in the time, energy and effort to ensure their customers receive quality work and knowledge on how to care for their investment. My backyard looks like a resort! Thank you so much!

Duncan ShawLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Duncan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We have been utterly thrilled with the work and experience we've had with Wood Brothers Landscaping. In recent years, our heavily wooded property had been increasingly getting beyond our control as far as overgrown trees, bushes, hedges, leaves and general landscaping and trimming clean up needs. John and his team were superb. From the very beginning, communication was prompt, reliable and clear. That's RARE nowadays with contractors. At all times, they more than lived up to the agreements. They went WAY above board, far beyond "doing the minimum". The hard working team treated our property as if it was their own and were professional and respectful at all times. Never once did we have to pick up litter or cigarette butts. Never once did we hear music, loud voices or unexpected disturbances during the several days of work. Simply put, their team was meticulous and nearly invisible, never disturbing our work from home or the neighbors in any way, shape or form. Afterwards, for several days we were continously shocked to discover the great attention to detail and extraordinary lengths they went to in doing a fantastic, STRONGLY detail oriented job. Make no mistake, this is hard work in difficult conditions, and at all times their team was professional, positive and 100% cleaned up after themselves every single day. As a result, we have experienced a complete renewal of our property thanks to them. We have recaptured beautiful space that was lost for years, solitude that had long been invaded by overgrown trees and hedges, and a newfound sense of joy of our property that we'd forgotten. I can't emphasize enough how happy we are with our decision to hire them and entrust them with the care and maintenance of our property. As a result, WE again own our property instead of IT owning us! Now, we can pick and choose the projects we want to work on nstead of being forced to keep up with the work that had to be done whether we wanted to or not. I wish every contractor experience was this positive and satisfactory. These guys are conscientious, professional and will listen to what YOU want for a change and offer their expertise and suggestions to the extent that you want it. They make it all about you - isn't that reason enough to hire them? Do yourself a huge favor and just do it. You won't be disappointed. We are still blown away by the experience and the ridiculous value of their work and services!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Walkway landscaping, Backyard landscaping
Hiroko Takamiya5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hiroko has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We contacted Wood Brothers after seeing great recommendations in our neighborhood group. We needed solutions for heavy rainwater runoff, a deer fence, and a patio area for our family. John and his team responded right away and proposed a dry creek bed at a very reasonable price. It has been tested by multiple heavy storms and works flawlessly. It impressed our neighbors so much that some even installed their own! John’s crew also skillfully built our deer fence, patio, and garden area with smart drainage in mind every step of the way. Our family has been enjoying this new space multiple times a day all summer long. Outstanding service and top-notch work—we highly recommend Wood Brothers Landscaping!

  • Services: Landscape design construction, Landscape installations, Patio design, Yard designs, Grading & resloping, Garden design, Custom landscape design, Yard drainage, Backyard landscaping, Drainage solutions
Michael HarrisonLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We hired Wood Brothers Landscaping for a whole list of projects around our property, and we honestly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. They transformed a very messy back yard into a space we actually want to spend time in, and the new paver patio they built is absolutely beautiful. It's become our favorite spot. They also put in new, easy-to-maintain plants and fresh sod, and weeded and mulched our pollinator garden so it looks healthy and cared for again. Beyond the results, the whole process was genuinely easy from start to finish. John and his team were professional, communicative, and clearly took pride in their work. Every part of the project came together smoothly, and the finished yard exceeded what we pictured. If you're looking for a landscaping company that does great work and makes it painless along the way, we highly recommend Wood Brothers Landscaping.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Landscape design construction, Gardening services, Landscape installations, Patio design, Yard designs, Garden design, Garden landscaping, Sod installation, Backyard landscaping
Jason HughesLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent work. Professional and courteous!

  • Services: Driveway landscaping
Michelle Santillo-OlsonLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We just had our first regular service with Wood Brothers and are so impressed! Our neighbors have already asked for their info. We can't wait for see how our yard looks throughout the spring and summer season with their regular maintenance. The small touches, like re-covering our firewood pile with a tarp that had blown away in the wind shows real care and attention to detail.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Yoli Starks3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Yoli has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

John and his team did amazing service. From the first meeting til finished service! The team is skilled, knowledgeable and delivered as promised!! Will be in contact soon for a next project!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Walkway landscaping
Ty Bullard3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ty has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

John and his team have been doing work for us for the last couple of years, and we've always been very pleased with his work. He is extremely capable, and good communicator. He has done bed and planting work, mulching, and hardscaping (including a custom rock border along our yard done with rock from the property). We plan to continue using Wood Brothers for all of our landscaping needs.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Landscape design construction, Landscape installations, Custom landscape design, Turf management, Backyard landscaping
samantha schwamberger4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews samantha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Wood Brothers did a great job installing landscape lighting around my property. They were easy to work with, knowledgeable, and placed everything perfectly. The lighting highlights the house, boosts curb appeal, and makes the yard feel safer at night. After the installation, the crew cleaned up well, and overall they made the whole process simple.

Zach Darden5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Zach has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have experienced nothing but top notch interactions and workmanship from John and the team. I recommend them to anyone who asks

  • Price assessment: Great price

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