J's has done work for a big project we had a few years ago and we were happy to go to them for a huge backyard project. the crew was fantastic and fast in extreme heat. they were here working hard and do a great job every day. 100% will use them for any projects that come up in the future. read more

About a year ago, we envisioned changing our backyard into an entertaining space. We attempted to get several quotes and found ourselves ghosted by several different companies who visited us initially. After going back to read reviews and talking to friends, we found J's Custom Landscaping. From our initial appointment with Nick, we were thrilled with his attention to detail and referral to landscape architect, Harley Barber who created an amazing initial design. Nick then worked with us to provide solid cost quotes and we refined the vision into what our budget was. The crews who worked on the project were super friendly, paid attention not to disrupt the front yard landscaping and were just amazing workers in all sorts of winter weather. Both Nick and Jay (who worked with us on the patio cover) were amazing communicators throughout our project. It was finished on time and on budget and we are super thrilled with all of the work that was completed. I would highly recommend working with J's Custom Landscaping for any yard transformation project. From start to finish, we were so happy to work with them! read more

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We hired J's to replace the 9 foot tall wooden beams on the front porch of our custom craftsman home. Josh and Kyle were methodical in the process of supporting the porch, removing the old beams and installing the new ones. Since there were 6 beams, the process was done in two stages. The team demonstrated excellent skill in installing the metal anchors in concrete and then cutting the beams to fit perfectly in place. This was a very technical renovation and we couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism and skill of the construction crew. The renovation was also a very fair value. I highly recommend J's for your outdoor custom projects even if it isn't technically landscaping! read more

Our backyard was long over due for some attention and after getting several bids, J's Custom Landscaping seemed like the perfect fit. Jay worked with us to come up with a design that would stay on budget and included fixing some drainage issues, building a paver patio, retaining walls and a covered patio. And within a couple of weeks the crew were out working. Oscar, Victor and Alfredo are wonderful, worked hard and were the nicest crew we've had! Thank you everyone for the backyard that we can enjoy (and the dogs love it!) I recommend reaching out to J's Custom Landscaping to make your outside living areas so welcoming and enjoyable! Thank you Jay! read more

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We contacted J's Custom Landscaping to replace our back lawn that had been demolished by our pups. We decided artificial turf was the way to go. Nick got back to us right away and got us scheduled for a consultation promptly. He listened to our needs and answered all our questions about sturdiness of the turf, removing our current sprinkler system and adding a drip system for our planting beds. Nick's professionalism and knowledge gave us a feeling of confidence in J's that their work definitely backed up. On top of that, he's a really nice guy and the quote was very competitive. Also, shoutout to the crew that did the work! They were awesome! Those guys really hustled and did a fantastic job. We could not be more pleased with the quality of their work and the fact that we won't be dealing with the mud anymore! We recommend and will contact J's in the future for any other landscaping projects we have. read more

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My husband and I are incredibly happy with our new backyard. We were very pleased with the work J's Custom Landscaping provided. Nick was always very responsive and kept us up to date with how progress was moving along. The crew of guys on our job had an amazing work ethic. They worked hard, efficient, and tidied up at the end of each day. Each day, we were amazed at how much they would achieve and how they really pulled our vision together into a beautiful and functional backyard. Bonus - the work crew was always kind enough to make sure there was a clear walking path for my parents who live in an ADU behind our main house. J's Custom Landscaping installed retaining walls, proper drainage, a paved elevated patio, 600 sf. of artificial turf and paved pathways connecting the patio and both houses. Thank you, J's Custom Landscaping, we look forward to doing business again in the future. read more

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J's crew have just completed another excellently executed front yard revamp, with the same quality of effort as before.

We hired J's Custom Landscaping to do an extensive project at our new home in Ridgefield, WA, and are extremely happy and satisfied with the results. Our project consultant/coordinator, Jason Berry, was very personable and an excellent communicator. He took our landscape ideas - added to them - and made them a reality. He offered great suggestions and the results amazed us. Jason was very responsive to text, phone calls, and emails. His crew was outstanding, very hard working, very polite and respectful of our property. They worked continuously, day after day regardless of weather conditions, from start to finish of the project We truly enjoyed our entire experience with J's Custom Landscaping. Just a great local business to work with!!! Rick & Marilynne Wright read more

Greg Hirth and his team of J's Custom Landscaping came back to install a bigger-sized Kanjuji (Japanese lantern) and a boulder in our backyard. Once again, they did an amazing job. read more

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I wanted to build a retaining wall and landscape behind it. Greg came out, measured and told me I should probably set the wall back a foot in case the sidewalk ever needs to be torn up. Since that nearly happened this summer with a plumbing issue and recently the city has come around and asked everyone on the street to fix their sidewalks, I thought it was prudent. It might even be code. I had a couple other companies out to bid. No one could get to it for months. J's price was competitive and included a tree, 6 pushes and 20 perennials, and they could come out the soonest. The materials they used here better, too. They also set the pavers I had laid out for the trash cans so they stay put. They even edged them with a metal strip. There were a few miscommunications--one my fault, one the crew leader's fault, but these were corrected. I even had to ask them to split part of the bill between my townhouse neighbor and myself, and let me divide the payment between credit card (3.4% charge, which is standard) and a check. read more

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We had a contract and they decided that the estimator that had quoted me had quoted me way too low so they wanted to more than double the price. I've never heard of a company doing this. And when they were doing my yard service I would have to remind them to do certain tasks. Like trim the hedge or isn't it time to do blah blah blah. I was really hopeful. But in the end it just did not work. They are very nice people. But you can't tell someone you're only going to charge them $168 a month and then end up telling them do you want 375. read more

Nick and his crew from J's Custom Landscaping transformed our front yard and we couldn't be more pleased. Nick worked with us to come up with a plan to take out our long overgrown 30 year old plantings and dead lawn. He really listened to our needs for easy care, drought resistant changes and a dramatic esthetic. He gave us advise in choosing our plants, boulders, stepping stones and bark. The crew was very hard working and got done on time and on budget. We have a beautiful front yard with a dry creek bed and the plantings are thriving. Great to work with J's Custom! read more

We hired J's Custom Landscaping to help with a backyard redesign (replace old sod/weeds, place pavers, move a garden box, etc.). Jay and Zach came out and were very thorough in going over my plans and the estimate provided showed that they listened to everything I wanted done. Zach was so patient in working with my specific questions, and they were also kind enough to schedule on specific days to suit our needs. Everything was done on time and looked beautiful. I would definitely hire them again, and have already forwarded their info to a few friends that asked about the work that was done. Thanks guys! read more

J's Custom Landscaping - Before and after the backyard redo. Thanks guys! - Landscaping Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

While I haven't used J's for any service yet, I did contact them to get an idea on cost for a potential artificial turf job. I was so impressed with the timeliness of their replies, and the detailed explanation of the service. I've dealt with enough contractors/landscape companies to recognize a well-run outfit and this company clearly is a good one. read more

Friendly and competent! J's did a great job of setting the right expectations. They worked with me to get me the best deal they could for the project. The crew was professional and efficient, they had the job done in 2 1/2 days. I would recommend this company for sure!! read more

It was really refreshing to finally run across a business that still cares about customer service and satisfaction. I had Chris replace some sprinkler heads and asked if they would come back out if all wasn't working properly, and he said "yes." One of the heads started not popping up again and Chris came out and replaced it with a smaller one that now works fine. Affable people who follow up with communication...highly recommended. read more

I have had many different landscaping companies out since I moved to this place 8yrs ago, and I can say without hesitation that Jay's guys did by far the best job. I needed trimming and pruning of several bushes and other things. They did exactly what I asked, were very friendly and efficient and made sure I checked everything out before they left. I will continue to use their expertise in the future. I definitely will recommend them to others. read more

Nick operates with high integrity. Before I explain that, I must share a short backstory. For more than a year, my husband contacted countless (10?) local landscape companies to request bids for landscaping and irrigation. Many of them were referrals from friends, yet everyone we contacted turned out to be a dead-end road. It was very difficult to get anyone to show up, let alone respond with a bid. Was our yard too intimidating for other companies? I don't know why we had such trouble finding a landscaper, but when my husband looked at Yelp in April 2019 and found J's Custom Landscaping, we hoped it wouldn't be another dead-end. Much to our delight, Nick came through and responded! Not only did he respond, Nick worked within our schedule to meet with us promptly and he earned extra points by providing a bid. While he's not the cheapest bid, we are happy we chose him and his company. They worked with us on plant selection and worked hard to finish the job before the proposed finish date. I was very impressed that he had a portable bathroom dropped off in front of our home for the employees to use. The mailman and Amazon delivery drivers appreciated it, too! Usually, when we have maintenance done, the employees come in and use our bathroom or mysteriously go somewhere else. I'm glad Nick treats his employees well by offering this for them. We were pleased with the work Nick and the crew did, and we even inquired about landscape maintenance. Now we also have our yard "tuned up" weekly by them. Their 1-year warranty on plants is very impressive. We had some plants die within the first couple months of being installed and as I type this review, his crew is in our yard replacing all the dead plants. We also had an issue with the irrigation system, but Nick was swift to respond and take action to resolve things. We're all human. Mistakes happen. I'm an understanding person. I look at how Nick handled the issues that arose and I applaud him on how he addressed them. He treats his employees and customers with respect and operates his business with a high level of integrity. That's why I feel compelled to leave this well-deserved 5-star review. read more

Building a home is pretty stressful at times. Getting landscaping bids, understanding who I thought would do a good job, and finish it within a tight timeline was important. To say Nick and the company accommodated to my build schedule, which was tight with the winter season coming, would be an understatement. They were superb and helped me complete the home, with the right look. I wanted someone to visit the site, discuss a plan and contribute thoughts for me to consider. They did that. I wanted someone to envision not just a yard, but a future place to enjoy - and we all share that vision and know what projects are coming up. I would strongly recommend speaking to J's Custom Landscaping for any project you have coming up. I know I will be again, soon. read more

We hired J's Custom Landscaping to transform our backyard in March of 2014. Before we started the project we got bids from multiple landscapers. The reason we picked J's Custom Landscaping was because the owner, Jay, took the time to really listen to what we wanted to do. We started off the quote with literally everything we would want in our yard, we then customized the request to fit within our budget with getting those most bang for our dollar. Our project ended up consisting of, two stacked boulder retaining walls (3-4 feet tall), a beautiful waterfall with a small pond, putting in a french drain to help with our soggy weather and drainage from the neighbors uphill, expanding our lawn to double what we had before, new sprinklers and reinstalling our existing gravel path and side French drain due to the need for equipment to get in the backyard. The project was bid to take approximately a week, weather permitting. Jay's team did a wonderful job of turning our small backyard full of elevation changes into a larger feeling space we could get out and actually enjoy. Our friends and family who come over are always wowed by how beautiful and functional the space is now. Recently we had an issue regarding our reinstalled french drain on the side of our yard that caused for water to start pooling in our path and flow under the house. As soon as Jay and his team heard about this they came out, assessed what happened and reinstalled a new french drain. To me it is one thing to make a space look nice, but to stand behind your work three years later is amazing and so appreciated! I would definitely recommend working with this company to transform your space. They are reasonably priced, hard working, very ethical and stand behind their work. You couldn't ask for a better landscaping company. read more

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J's team did not do as stated on contract. They came at the end of their day and spent about 45 min total. I have no lawn, wanted shrubs trimmed and the start of the leaves blown and taken away. They left trimmings on the deck, also blew leaves under top deck which is open to yard. Only did some trimming on bamboo. It was not what I contracted for.so, would not recommend this company. Maybe they were trying to take advantage of senior. read more

Nick and his team from J's Custom Landscaping did an AMAZING job on our backyard. The first time I met with Nick, I told him what I wanted out of a backyard (low maintenance and a place to entertain), and he immediately had a vision. He even brought out a paint tool to draw out his vision so my husband could see it when he got home from work. Once we got things scheduled they were booking out a few weeks, but I got a call a few days later that they had a cancellation, and he felt like his team could get it done that week! I would recommend them to anyone! read more

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We loved the work that Pedro, Jose and Juan did! They exceeded all expectations and I highly recommend this company. Jay put together a detailed and professional proposal so that you knew exactly what you are getting. Another proposal we got was just numbers scribbled on a paper. J's was prompt in answering questions and when we had a sprinkler head malfunction they sent Jason out to handle it quickly. We had an existing rain garden that they incorporated and made look even better! read more

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Couldn't be happier with the finished look. Very fast and professional. Thanks so much! read more

Jay's is without a doubt the best landscaping company in the Vancouver area! They responded to my request within hours and scheduled an appointment to give me a quote the next day. Once I decided to use there services, they were exactly what I wanted in a landscaping company. Fast, efficient, thorough, and easy to work with! Two weeks later my backyard is exactly how I envisioned it! I will never use any other! Good job guys! read more

Very happy with the work J's did for our backyard. I really appreciated the ideas that Greg gave us and end result was perfect. They also showed up when the said they would and their crew really got after it. Good bunch of guys. I doubt they're the cheapest, but I thought their price was fair and competitive. Best thing I can say is that I'll definitely use them again. read more

We just purchased a home that has been regularly serviced by J's since it was built 6 years ago. we called him directly as that was the number the previous owner gave us and he answered right away and suggested We call his scheduler after walking through a couple of trouble shooting steps didn't help. We did and were told by the scheduler we would receive a call back and could expect an appointment in 7-10 days. Not my ideal timeline but understandable. We just received the call from the scheduler who told us they can't honor that commitment as they are too busy with their commercial contracts and commitments but if we wanted to they could maybe squeeze us in at some indeterminable time but no promises or ideas when that could be.... Weeks or months..... Being a new customer i can understand having trouble fitting us in, just not excited by the way it was handled, nor their commitment to the existing infrastructure they have installed and maintained all along. read more

They did great work! We are so happy that they turned our weed infested dirt pit into a yard we can enjoy! The before and after shows the work they did. read more

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Recently had J's come re-do our lawn... aerate, double thatch, and re-seed... Plus put down clover killer. After three weeks of seed germination and growth, our lawn looked amazing. We opted to only do the front- but we were so happy that we plan to get a bid for the backyard too. Great communication, service, and product. read more

Update: Anthony from J's landscaping worked with me to rearrange when they service our yard so the staff were finished by 3 on Monday! Thank you Anthony and the team! The guys are friendly and they do a great job. However our HOA has asked them to be done earlier and they haven't respected that request. They are here until dark and using their loud equipment like the leaf blowers. That is the last thing I want to hear for hours once I get home from work. Then my dog barks all evening because they are walking around the yard. I wish they would respect our request to come earlier or just use the loud equipment earlier in the day and be quieter in the evening. I can't even hear the tv over the leaf blower. read more

We had someone come out and do an estimate last week. They were very prompt and kept in touch with me to confirm that appointment and arrived on time, even a little early. First off, I thought the man who came to do the estimate was very knowledgeable about landscaping, he was able to give a lot of tips, suggestions and ideas for things when I asked, but at the same time didn't really seem to genuinely care about what was happening. He seemed kind of bored and disinterested, didn't ask us a lot of questions (I had to do most of the talking). Honestly, it felt like we annoyed him or something, he just was not into the project or us. He kept saying things were "very expensive" when I asked about it, and it wouldn't have bothered me so much if he hadn't kept saying it and if the vibe he was giving off wasn't so, I dunno, negative? Like, just give me an idea of a number or cost, don't keep telling me how expensive something is--it was a little condescending. I was getting the impression he thought my husband and I didn't have a lot of money or something, or couldn't afford things. Also, thanks to family who have done plenty of landscaping in the past, I found out the "ballpark" prices he was giving me for jobs was overcharging me, or more expensive than the average (which he also had told me they were "very expensive"). He also just didn't come off as very friendly. Was just very cut and dry, kind of a harsh or rough personality, and not passionate at all. Didn't at all seem excited about working with us. Overall, the whole vibe I got from this experience was he didn't really seem interested in working with us. It was like he was trying to scare us away by saying things were "very expensive." He had a very nonchalant, un-dedicated attitude towards the project. He made us feel like we were just another customer on his list for the day. I'd have to say if you're looking for someone who's passionate about landscaping, this isn't going to be the place. Super knowledgable, though, if you have questions. But it seems like these guys are here for the money. They probably do good work seeing from the reviews here on Yelp, but maybe that's why they know they can charge more? On a positive note, I was able to develop a plan for my backyard by talking to him when I asked him questions. So some good came out of this experience. Like I said before, I'm sure J's does good work, all these Yelp reviews can't be wrong or fake (I think), but it's important to note the other experiences, like ours. read more

We called J's Landscaping after a local construction company ruined our yard and never called us again. Nick Hagan with J's handled our project and worked with us to create a functional and beautiful yard. Nick suggested installing a French drain to divert drainage from the new, higher grade left behind by the construction company's botched excavation, Nick's crew leveled the displaced dirt, removed debris and tree stumps they uncovered in the process, and built a beautiful sandstone boulder retaining wall. Furthermore, J's & Nick, went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction, by re-hydroseeding our yard at no charge, after the, colder than anticipated winter, prevented the original hydroseed from germinating evenly. Thank you, Nick & J's for running a business based on integrity and customer service. read more

Greg and his crew did a fabulous job putting in all our new plants! They were very efficient, timely and professional. Greg made sure we were very happy with our plants, he responded quickly to our questions and emails, and was very patient with our requests. I would definitely use this company again and I would highly recommend them. read more

My experience with J's Custom Landscaping was great! Nick was able to come out and give me a bid relatively quickly and worked with me on the design since we weren't sure exactly what we wanted. He even was able to have his team remove our current shed and prep the yard for a new shed that we're getting installed. Nick was super communicative and helpful and worked with me within my budget. Once we agreed on a design, I was able to get scheduled the next week and it only took his crew 2 days to finish the job. We absolutely love it and they were able to accommodate us as things came together and we wanted to make small changes here and there. They took great attention to detail, everything was clean when they left and the quality of work was fantastic. I'm super happy and would recommend J's Custom Landscaping to anyone! read more

I'm a little late in getting this review complete but better late than never... First off, we live in a cookie cutter sub development so our front and backyard is very postage stamp and typical of these types of neighborhoods. We love to be outside as much as possible so our goal was to create a space we could relax in. We wanted some grass space for our youngest daughter to do her cartwheels and tumbling and a space with a large gas fire pit and a pergola for a new hot tub. So first, we hired a landscape designer, Debbie Brooks from Creative Garden Spaces NW. We took her plans and received 3 different quotes and J's Custom Landscaping was the best value by far, but not the cheapest either. At the end of the their 2.5 week timeline in July of 2014, our backyard was completely gutted and transformed into the perfect backyard oasis we have always wanted. We are truly the envy of all our neighbors. What sold us on J's is the excellent communication and the experience and skill they brought. Jacob was so informative and thorough; anytime we had a question, he answered either the same day or by the next morning via email. I even was able to text him whenever I needed to. Santos was the PM for the job and he and his team were amazing! My husband and I have never seen a harder group of workers as these guys. Our neighbors kept saying how they couldn't believe they worked from 8am - 6pm barely stopping for lunch. In addition, we have a 1 year warranty period where they will be replacing a few plants that didn't make it through the year and any other fixes we need. Very reassuring to know we had that to fall back on. They even built a pergola for us for our new hot tub - they had never built one before. However, if I had to do it again, I would hire someone else to build the pergola. They had to come back several times to fix a few things. But we knew what we were getting into and at least we were able to give them the experience. It just isn't their expertise. J's is also our weekly landscape service and they have been doing a great job. They fertilize, prune, etc when they need to yet the price is the same per month - it just includes it all. Very nice and easy. I wish I could add before and after pictures as they are amazing but I believe they are also on their facebook page. They used to be anyway. Hope this review helps make your decision. read more

The controller that came with our house was difficult to use and ancient, so we upgraded to a easier wifi capable one that can be remotely scheduled / activated . Also I accidentally cracked one of the exposed pipes with my yard Debri bin. Jeff was on time and courtious and even cleaned up the old wiring since they were helped together by just duck tape . I plan to use J's for all future projects. read more

We are thrilled with the patio, fire pit and landscaping project! J's came through with quality materials and workmanship while listening to our vision for outdoor comfort and elegance. Thanks so much! Steve and Janet read more

J's seemed like a very professional and quality landscaping company, however, after the tech came out for bid we never heard back from them. From reading other reviews it does not sound like this is an uncommon occurrence read more

I couldn't be more pleased with my new lawn placed by J's. From my first phone call I was treated as if I was their #1 priority. Communication before, during, and after my work was on time, every time. The team that installed my irrigation system also took the extra step of expressing their concerns to their team lead, Nick, that I may have a large water bill. They were tying in new zones to irrigation already placed by my builder and noticed that it was set to water for way too long. They adjusted all the settings to be more water conscious yet still give my yard all it needed to survive a summer planting. Nick gave me a call so I wouldn't be alarmed at my first bill. I've also received follow up checks on my yard (it's gorgeous). I'm so impressed that I'm already asking them for a quote to place a boulder and tree out front. For reference, because this can sadly make a difference in some cases, I'm a single female and feel like I was treated fairly and without regard for that. My price was worth every penny. I've even referred friends to them! read more

From quote to our finished new backyard J's Custom Landscaping did an excellent job. Nick gave us a quote that was accurate and there were no shortcuts to the work. The project was on budget, on time and the crew left a clean site every night! The scope of the project included over 100 feet of retaining wall, leveling, French drain, gravel side yard, garden area, beds for trees, shrubs, mulch, top soil, new sod, etc. Nick helped us with our initial design and implemented exactly to plan. Nick suggested a Certified Professional Horticulturist who helped us with the tree and plant design and selection. The crew followed her design plan. Nick came out to the site during the appropriate times to guide his crew and provide suggestions. Any changes we added were priced reasonably. Nick is very responsive to phone calls, texts and emails. I wish all of our new vendors at our new home were so professional, accurate (quality of craftsmanship) and responsive. read more