I recently bought a home that had bamboo from a neighbors garden starting to spread into my garden. If you know anything about bamboo..this was a scary prospect. I got several bids to remove the bamboo, including putting in a root barrier wall and removing part of my patio where they had started to grow underneath. Gelder was very responsive when we were communicating about the job and the bid was competitive. The end result is superb. The crew showed up on time every day and worked efficiently and thoroughly. They relaid the wood boards that they had to remove initially and it looks exactly the same as before. Highly recommend Gelder and team! read more

Gelder and his crew provided great quality service at best value. I will definitely use their services again in the future.

I am an impatient one and when I want something done now, I'll do it now! I called around for quotes for new grass and leveling and I was facing the difficulties of having to wait for the scheduling of companies to come out and take a look at my backyard (some were 2-3 weeks out). Gelder came out the SAME DAY I CALLED and gave me a price that was $500 less than what 2 others quoted me. He said he could get people out to me the same week and on Saturday, they came and removed all the weeds from my backyard and on the 2nd day, they came and leveled my backyard and on the 3rd day, the new grass came. Quick and no hassle. I would highly recommend. read more

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They show up on time, pull the weeds, and clean up any leaves etc. Great service and reasonable price. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Our sprinkler system was making a "hammering" noise which needed troubleshooting. Gelder was able to fit us into his schedule and came out to try to determine the cause. As often happens with troubleshooting, the first attempt is not always correct. Gelder and Henry did not give up and were ultimately able to determine the source of the problem and fix it. Thank you! read more

Needed a small fence and an old cement drainage system removed from the side of our house. Also needed the area graded. They did everything to my liking and we're pleasant and efficient to work with. The price was right too! read more

After a year of working from and hanging out mostly at home, I really wanted to get our overgrown backyard ready for summer use. I called around to some other landscapers and they either were wayyyy overpriced or not available until after summer or next year! So I decided to simplify what I wanted and give Gelder a call to see what he could do. He quoted a very reasonable price and explained some different options to me. I purchased a pergola from Home Depot that I had not received yet at the time of the quote and Gelder was very flexible on holding on that piece until the pergola was delivered and he could get his carpenter to take a look. His team was super super fast, extremely nice and left the backyard tidy at the end of each day. I got exactly what I wanted (which the guys were a little hesitant about at first because I wanted everything out!) and I am so happy with the results! This is the third job I've hired Gelder for and I'm sure it will not be the last. read more

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Gelder and his crew did an incredible job. We had a huge amount of clean out to do, and they knocked it out in a day and a half. Not only that, but they did it for the best price estimate I got. I look forward to using them for more projects, and would absolutely recommend them to anyone. read more

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They never showed up and never called for our scheduled estimate. It seems pointless to schedule times if you aren't going to keep to them. I understand that stuff happens and you get busy but at least give me a call or text message as a heads up. read more

Gelder's crew continues to do an awesome job. Above and beyond! I really appreciate the details they see and take care of every month. Thank you guys again! read more

Gelder and his crew have been doing my yard now for about 6 months. When he first came to my house, we hadn't cut the grass in months and the place was a wreck, but he turned it into what looks like a park. His monthly maintenance fee is very reasonable, and his guys are trustworthy and leave my yard looking great even when I'm not around. Highly recommend. read more

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This company came by twice to bid the job. After we agreed on a price and terms (3 week job, $30k), including that all payments except materials, would be paid at the end of the work, on the day they were supposed to begin work, the company suddenly refused to do the work and canceled the job. The boss, Gelder, showed up demanding that his workers be paid by me throughout the work, and refused to accept this is simply a cost of doing business. Not only are they unreliable, but the day they were supposed to begin, they changed the terms of the agreement and canceled the job leaving me back at square 1. Undependable, unreliable, unprofessional and untrustworthy. Save yourself the hassle; do not hire these jokers. read more

Thank you to the entire crew for making this project between two properties easy. From start to finish this company provided excellent service, always communicating every step of the way, and accommodating to the changes made from the original plan. Workmanship is second to none, best in the business, already receiving compliments from neighbors on the job they just finished 2 days ago. Thank you to all crew members job well done. read more

Well after about a year gelder simply began to Be inconsistent. He or his helpers suppose to be going to house monthly. Trees and hedge not cut as agreed. Without warning. Over grown lawn with weeds. Phone tag brought excuses. Finally we got a pic Of the lawn and a bill. I drove there ..not done! Hes cancelled. I believe he himself cares but he needs to keep on top of his helpers. read more

They just completed our landscaping job: removing all the weeds and putting barks and plants. They are really good and professional. 1) They are punctual. They come on time. 2) They did the job well and fast. 3) They provided valuable advises. 4) After they completed the job, they also help me to set up the irrigation system. read more

Gelder was amazing to work with. We had an extremely large redwood in the driveway that needed trimming. He came by and gave an estimate quickly after I requested it, and started work soon after that. His team performed very high quality work on a difficult trimming job for a great price. Would definitely work with again. read more

My wife and I wanted to complete our patio makeover, which I had been chipping away at for many years. These days I'm just too busy to devote any significant amount of time to the project so we decided to contract it out to someone who really knew what they were doing. On the strength of many of the reviews here, we contacted Gelder. He and his foreman Efrain showed up the next day as scheduled, even a little early. We walked around and hand waved the job, which was mostly concrete work, completing a low retaining wall for a garden, and completing the patio ramps and slabs in preparation for a flagstone veneer down the road. We also wanted a simple irrigation system for the garden. After about 15 minutes of measurement, contemplation and consultation between Gelder and Efrain, a price for the job was offered, which I thought quite reasonable. We were a GO! The crew showed up on a Friday morning, at the appointed time. There was lots of digging and hacking of old tree roots, grading of soil, Steel rebar installation, and forming up for the retaining wall and ramps and patio. Gelder's crew worked like dogs for three days, getting everything ready for the pour (10 yards) which was scheduled for 6:30 am on Monday. Monday morning, the pump and mixer showed up on time, as well as Gelder's crew and his concrete finishing subs. The activity was frenetic and I had a little anxiety over some details, but Efrain assured me that all would be absolutely as I specified, once the finishers were done. By 2 pm, it was all over but the shouting. The job was exactly as I envisioned, Even better than I imagined. A week or so later, Gelder finished off the Irrigation system and garden, much to my wife's delight. Several weeks later one of the plants in the garden didn't make it. Gelder personally came over and replaced the plant. We could not be happier with the way the job turned out, and with Gelder and his crew. read more

The Perfect Landscaping crew did a fantastic job of clearing my massively weed-overgrown garden, while preserving the flowers and other desired plants. They were fast, friendly, efficient, receptive, and gave a personal touch to the proceedings. Highly recommended, and I look forward to working with them for ongoing maintenance! read more

My boyfriend and I had a series of construction work done on our house, and during the process the yard fell by the wayside. During the winter months, weeds sprouted endlessly, and we literally could not even see a single spot of regular dirt in our backyard. We decided everything needed to be dug up and a thick layer of new bark put in. Gelder's team was efficient and completed the job in just 4 days. His price was also very reasonable. Our yard is now one of the best looking ones on the block!! We have gotten so many compliments from strangers walking by. We plan to have his team come back for regular maintenance. read more

Gelder came same-day and quoted me to fix the broken pipe under my driveway. Whoever installed it broke the landscape plumbing under there before we purchased the home! What a fun surprise... The crew fixed the entire problem and re-routed the plumbing so that I could still use my existing valves without having to replace anything else, and all in under 2 hours! All around fabulous service and highly skilled workmanship. Would highly recommend! read more

Great job done! Punctual and fast work, attentive to details too. Had to install pavers in the backyard. Very satisfied with the result! read more

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New front lawn! Perfect Landscaping Services provided a prompt free estimate that was somewhat lower than the first estimate I had gotten. The job required extensive site prep, as tree roots had grown under the old lawn. The hard-working crew was able to start right away and completed the work on time. Gelder has been great with follow up details such as mowing the lawn 3 weeks after the sod installation and coming out to repair some "critter damage" from last night. i would employ this service again and I recommend them without hesitation. read more

Gelder's team did very good on my landscaping. They finished jobs shorter time than it was contracted, and every day kept work space clean and neat, neighbors have zero complaints :) read more

Kris A. Gelder responded quickly for a quote. Repaved patio and replaced retaining wall. The crew worked hard. The end result is beautiful. read more

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Perfect Landscaping Services responded promptly to try to help! I was really impressed that not only they work on weekends, but also their speed and quality of response. I'll definitely contact them again. Thank you. read more

Gelder and his team have been our landscapers for nearly 2 years now. We use them to maintain the lawn and shrubbery for our two rentals in Berkeley, and they never disappoint. We recently needed help with various rental improvement projects- fixing a fallen fence, installing exterior lights, and painting interior bedrooms and Gelder and his team were quick to help out. I did my research and hands down Gelder and his team are the best choice for landscaping and handy man type work, by far. Pricing wise, they are super reasonable, and they are always reliable and helpful. read more

Gelder and his hard working crew improved on our previously wonderful backyard that was decimated during construction of an addition to the back of our house. They fixed damaged block retaining walls, relaid uneven pavers, put in wood steps on the side of the house, installed artificial turf, put back the outdoor lighting system, and worked on the irrigation system that was ripped out. On top of doing an outstanding job on all that, they worked well with a client (me) that is very hands on. I'd definitely recommend this great team and will hire them again! read more

Very prompt to come out and give an estimate. We had a challenging project that included removal of an old fountain. The team that came out was respectful and professional. Got the back yard looking better than it had in years. read more

Gelder and his team did an amazing job on our back yard removing a ton of rocky dirt and replacing it with poured concrete slabs, small stones and mulch. The attention to small detail on the final product really impressed my wife and me. They went out of their way and handled areas (without prompting from us) that would have been ignored by other contractors--For example, we have a low deck that you can't really see under without bending over. They cleared out the weeds and junk below it and mulched it! Really happy with their work. I actually said out loud, "I wish we had a bigger yard so we could do more work with them". read more

Gelder is great . Quick response, great service with our sprinklers. Highly recommended.

Gelder and his team did a great job fixing our sprinkler system! They installed new sprinkler valves. In addition to the valves there was a broken pipe that they fixed and made sure all the sprinkler heads were properly working. He didn't charge extra for the broken pipe even though it was more work. He also made sure I knew how to program the sprinkler and that we were aware of the sprinkler heads in one area when we mow the grass. Would highly recommend as he is knowledgeable, fair and honest. read more

Gelder's team does great work, and Gelder is very responsive. His team comes monthly to take care of our yard and they are also very versatile with thing like tree maintenance and irrigation. Friendly service from everyone involved. read more

We could not be happier with the work Gelder did in our backyard. He was on time (30 minutes early actually) and finished a big job in one day. His guys left our yard spotless afterwards and he made sure to ask exactly what we wanted. He hauled a huge load of stuff to the dump, as well as removed two trees and an old retaining wall, in addition to doing a great job trimming/shaping a tree in our backyard. We will definitely reach out to Gelder for any future work on our yard or hauling! read more

I found Perfect Landscaping Services on craigslist and I must say these guys are fast, good at what they do and work with any budget. Gelder came over by the house and gave me a free estimate and told me he could have the job done the next day in a few hours. I had some cleaning to do along side of the house and in the back yard and they did a great job. they were on time and did exactly what needed to be done. I would defiantly recommend their services no matter how big or small your project may be. overall great people, great service and work hard at what they do. read more

They came, they saw, they cleaned my yard right up! Thanks guys. Would gladly recommend. Good quality at a good price.

Gelder and his crew are amazing to work with! Gelder is super responsive through Yelp and through text. He communicates well and thoroughly. He's nice, polite, and easy to work with. He quoted us a very reasonable price for re-doing our front yard, which included a large cleanup job, and laying out a rock path, and putting down plants and mulch, as well as irrigation and trimming of trees and plants and bushes. He listened to what I said I wanted and remembered it all - and did it all perfectly. He and his crew were prompt and fast. They asked clarifying questions when needed and then adjusted as needed. This was such a pleasant experience working with them. I love my new front yard, and got compliments from so many people who saw the change, and then asked for my landscaper's information. I highly, highly recommend Gelder and his crew. read more

Terrific worker. Did a great job for us. I took away one star because he's more expensive than others I have used who were not available when I needed true work done. He was very easy to work with, dependable, and paid attention to our specific needs. read more

Great Service. After having two other companies not show up for their appointment, it was great to have someone show up exactly on time for the quote and the work. We had several broken sprinklers and some huge bushes that need to be cut back. Perfect Landscaping services did an excellent job on both. Would definitely recommend their service. read more

Gelder and his team did an amazing job installing a patio in my back yard. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Easy to work with and at a reasonable price. Thank you! read more

After much correspondence, they set up a time to come for quote. After that time passed, I gave them a call and they pushed the appointment back a few hours and I haven't heard from them since. That was a week ago. It was 2 provide services for a business at 2 separate locations. They missed out on steady money. Who does that? read more