The Best Yard Cleanup Services
We graded 9 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 380 Google reviews of 9 top-rated yard cleanup services nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Superior LandscapingHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Sod installation”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%23Job match= 83Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.96★) 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.83Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Sod installation” (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 sod installation
Superior LandscapingI can't say enough good things about this business and the owner Jose. From the beginning till when the job was done, Jose maintained his professionalism, punctuality, and his friendliness to the max. And above all, Jose is an honest guy, and always stays true to what he says. We now have the perfect looking lawn,…
Superior LandscapingJose was professional and hard working. He always showed up when he said he would and had excellent communication with us. He was reasonably priced and took pride in his work. We are so happy with our yard and would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Superior LandscapingFantastic company! Jose was amazing and his work ethic is unbelievable. If you need work he is your guy. He put in new sprinklers, rock and sod and made an area go from drab to fab. Will definitely use him again.
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of yard cleanup services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★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 | B 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%83+41.5Reliability 21%94+20.1Momentum 11%50+5.7Track record 10%6+0.6Accountability 7%50+3.6Experts Score= 72Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 2 |  The Valley Junk RemovalManteca, CA | B 70How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%72+25.2Reliability 15%39+5.9Craft & service 20%88+17.6Value 10%90+9Momentum 8%50+4Track record 7%83+5.8Accountability 5%50+2.5Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDAACAC | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Send It Hauling & Junk Removal LLCManteca, CA | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%94+32.9Reliability 15%61+9.2Craft & service 20%13+2.6Value 10%70+7Momentum 8%50+4Track record 7%72+5Accountability 5%50+2.5Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABFBCBC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Spurgeons Hauling Demo & ExcavationsManteca, CA | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%61+30.5Reliability 21%83+17.8Momentum 11%50+5.7Track record 10%17+1.7Accountability 7%50+3.6Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 5 |  Cisco's LandscapingManteca, CA | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%50+25Reliability 21%72+15.4Momentum 11%50+5.7Track record 10%94+9.4Accountability 7%50+3.6Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CB––CAC | 5.00 | — |
| 6 |  Israel's Yard Clean Up & GardeningManteca, CA | C 42How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%17+5.9Reliability 15%50+7.5Craft & service 20%63+12.6Value 10%30+3Momentum 8%94+7.5Track record 7%39+2.7Accountability 5%50+2.5Experts Score= 42Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FCBDADC | 4.89 | — |
| 7 | Manteca Property ServicesManteca, CA | D 34How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%39+17.1Reliability 19%28+5.2Value 13%10+1.3Momentum 10%50+5Track record 9%28+2.5Accountability 6%50+3.1Experts Score= 34Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DD–FCDC | 5.00 | — |
| 8 |  YARDPOPS Storks & More! FUN & UNIQUE YARD SIGNS - We celebrate Birthdays and BabiesManteca, CA | D 30How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 56%28+15.8Reliability 24%17+4.1Track record 11%50+5.6Accountability 8%50+4Experts Score= 30Not enough data for craft & service, value, momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DF–––CC | 4.72 | — |
| 9 | Superior LandscapingManteca, CA | D 23How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%6+2.1Reliability 15%6+0.9Craft & service 20%38+7.6Value 10%50+5Momentum 8%6+0.5Track record 7%61+4.3Accountability 5%50+2.5Experts Score= 23Grade D: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | FFDCFBC | 4.89 | — |
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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How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.