The Best Erosion Control Services
We graded 14 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,608 Google reviews of 14 top-rated erosion control services nationwide. Updated October 29, 2026.
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Arborscapes Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, LLCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard landscaping”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
Shelly LandscapingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard landscaping”:Stars on this job 55%4.80★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%51Job match= 72Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.72
J&H Landscaping INCHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Yard landscaping”:Stars on this job 55%3.67★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%24Job match= 38Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.83★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.38Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Yard landscaping” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about yard landscaping
Arborscapes Ground Maintenance an…Highly recommend this company because they take great pride in the work they produce. They came out to my elderly mother’s residence and trim up all the dead and problematic branches that were overhanging her property. They also did a great job with some general landscaping maintenance to remove weeds and Russian…
Shelly LandscapingGreat design work . Very profesional. Loved working with Steve and his crew who were so helpful and full of information. They are willing to go the extra mile until you have the landscaping to suit your budget and personal taste that works to enhance the beauty of your property. I would highly recommend them!
J&H Landscaping INCInstalled our sprinklers a couple of years ago and have had nothing but problems ever since. The entire process was unprofessional. Good price, but terrible quality. I have had to install additional sprinklers myself due to poor spacing, swapped out the valve box due to faulty workmanship, and repaired pipes that…
Arborscapes Ground Maintenance an…Highly recommend the team at Arbor landscaping was very strategic and efficient with how they tackle a job. I had them just do a small suburbia area with two side yards, and they knocked it out with in under an hour and their guys Have great customer service! and are also very friendly
Arborscapes Ground Maintenance an…We couldn't be anymore satisfied with our yard project by Arborscapes. It included removing soil, moving existing rock and adding more, planting and transplanting, including a sizeable prickly pear, creating a flagstone walkway, installing drippers and upgrading our three-zone watering system, tree trimming and yard…
Arborscapes Ground Maintenance an…Arborscapes owners were very easy to work with and their crew was super efficient. We couldn't be more pleased with the results!
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of erosion control services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  RM Landscaping and Bobcat ServicesAlbuquerque, NM | A 97How 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%97+56.9Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not 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. | AA–AA– | 4.98 | — |
| 2 |  Topsoil Delivery & ServicesLehi, UT | A 95How 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 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%93+28.6Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, 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. | AA––A– | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Landscape Experts, Inc.Brentwood, CA | A 94How 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%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts 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. | AAAA–– | 4.97 | — |
| 4 | Arborscapes Ground Maintenance and Landscaping, LLCAlbuquerque, NM | A 90How 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AAA | 4.91 | — |
| 5 |  Llano Grande LandscapingBrentwood, CA | A 86How 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%88+51.7Reliability 26%74+19.3Value 15%98+14.9Experts Score= 86Not 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. | AB–AA– | 4.88 | — |
| 6 |  EnviroGuard Pest ControlAlbuquerque, NM | A 85How 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%85+46.4Reliability 24%82+19.9Value 14%98+13.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–ABA | 4.87 | $58 |
| 7 | A 83How 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%86+50.5Reliability 26%79+20.6Value 15%98+14.9Craft & service penalty93−0.7Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 83Not 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. | ABAAB– | 4.89 | — | |
| 8 |  Erosion Control ServicesLehi, UT | B 76How 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%87+47.5Reliability 24%80+19.4Value 14%31+4.4Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–DAB | 4.73 | — |
| 9 |  Cutter's Edge Pro ServicesAlbuquerque, NM | B 63How 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%70+38.2Reliability 24%44+10.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%85+6Craft & service penalty41−5.9Momentum penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCCAAA | 4.78 | — |
| 10 |  ASAP Sands Outdoor ServicesAlbuquerque, NM | B 63How 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%70+38.2Reliability 24%69+16.7Value 14%55+7.8Replies to reviews 7%86+6.1Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty59−4.1Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBACCA | 4.74 | — |
| 11 | C 57How 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%58+31.6Reliability 24%50+12.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%59+4.2Craft & service penalty88−1.2Momentum penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 57Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CCAACC | 4.65 | — | |
| 12 | Shelly LandscapingAlbuquerque, NM | C 51How 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%57+31.1Reliability 24%34+8.2Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%35+2.5Craft & service penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 51Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDCAAD | 4.60 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Rodent extermination | $48 | $63 | $76 | 95% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $41 | $52 | $74 | 96% |
Erosion Control Services at a glance
How the 14 erosion control services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A750%
- Grade B321%
- Grade C321%
- Grade D17%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up429%
- 4.80–4.89★321%
- 4.60–4.79★536%
- Below 4.60★214%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality12722%
- Professionalism12121%
- Responsiveness12321%
- Punctuality10518%
- Value9917%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price11540%
- Reasonable14550%
- Overpriced103%
- Not sure197%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.