We recently bought a condo in New Brunswick with a promising but neglected back deck & patio space…read more After hearing about good work he'd done in E. Brunswick, we connected with Joe. He had very smart ideas on how to best develop our space and he guided his team in expertly fulfilling our vision. Joe's Landscaping finished our project a few days ahead of the tough deadline we'd set for them, and Joe & the team were friendly throughout the process. Many thanks, Joe!

Joe promised, and Joe delivered…read more When my wife and I moved out of Brooklyn and bought our home in East Brunswick, we fell in love with all the landscaping the previous owners meticulously put in. Our property felt like a botanical garden, far exceeding the standard run-of-the-mill landscaping jobs you see in most neighborhoods. What I didn't realize at the time was how completely unprepared I was to maintain this level of landscaping. Even after renewing the previous owners' contract with Broehl's (the local gold standard for lawn care and maintenance) there was still too much to do. Unfortunately, I have a black thumb for this kind of thing, and there's only so many checks I can afford to write to try and keep things looking good. So for the past few years my wife and I have actually invested money in scaling *back* some of the landscaping; essentially ripping out and replacing some of the more complicated beds that have steadily been beat on over the last few brutal winters and didn't look good any more. When we met with Joe, we were clear that we wanted nice-looking beds, but nothing that would be over-the-top difficult to care for and maintain. And we wanted clear sight lines down our front yard so we could see our kids playing in the street. The overall amount of work we need to do to get our property where we really want it is pretty staggering, so Joe discussed a phased plan that would allow us to get started without breaking the bank. Long story short, he and his crew ripped out the mess of bushes and plants and undergrowth that marked the front and center portion of our lawn. He designed a simple, but elegant bed that he said would look great but wouldn't be impossible to maintain. He took photos of our property in advance, and then simulated his recommended design over the photos via computer, allowing us to "see" what it would look like before we'd have to commit. As you can see from the photos, Joe and his crew did a great job. My wife and I couldn't be happier with the work. We get a ton of compliments on the before and after. (Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of the before, but trust me -- this was a huge leap forward.) Truth be told, you're really at a disadvantage if you cannot do at least some of your own landscaping. Professional landscaping is expensive -- plain and simple. And frankly, I hate paying for it. But as I said in my previous review, Joe is a no-nonsense, honest businessman. If, as the saying goes, a man is only as good as his word, Joe is a good man. He and his crew are completely professional and do great work at a very competitive price. Just look at the photos and see the work for yourself. And feel free to message me if you have any questions or want to learn more.

Amazing, good communication and did an amazing job. Very good service!…read more Would definitely recommend.

Our backyard features a patio, stairs, four columns, a poolside, a fence, and more, all in need of…read morerenovation. After we interviewed three different companies. White Oak Landscaping & Construction not only offered the most competitive price but also exuded confidence in their expertise and professionalism, which led us to choose them without hesitation. Juan's team proved to be both friendly and hardworking, maintaining a clean work area throughout the project. Juan himself was consistently responsive to our concerns, addressing any issues that arose with swift and effective solutions. Our newly transformed backyard has now become a captivating space that fills us with immense pride. We wholeheartedly endorse White Oak Landscaping & Construction to anyone in search of an exceptional company to collaborate with.

I contacted several companies to clear invasive ivy and vines from my yard, and not one of them…read morecalled me back. Quintero responded immediately after I submitted a message through their website and asked for photos so they could provide an accurate quote. They sent the estimate right away and scheduled the work within a few days. The team left my yard clean, removed all the vines and debris, and did a fantastic job overall. I highly recommend their services.

The quote that I received was extremely fair considering the size of the job. They showed up on…read moretime and didn't stop until they were done. The crew worked together like a symphony. They really went above and beyond what I had asked them to do and what I expected. I definitely will be using them again in the very near future.

If you are thinking of using Mike for anything. STOP. You will regret it. Hired him to do a…read moreconcrete and asphalt job. It was a daily excuse for weeks. The weather was always an issue then weeks became months and then a year when I finally told him to get lost. I will be taking him to court for my deposit. I will also win. Never use this guy. Hes a fraud. He even left his garbage in the yard which I ended up having to get rid of for a fee.

I will start by getting right to the point. You should not use this company under any…read morecircumstances. Now I will tell you why... Mike Gallo, the company's owner, accepted a job he said would take 4-5 days. I paid him most of the agreed upon fee up front in cash (which he said was better for him and saved me sales tax). He and 1 crew member arrived almost 3 hours late for a first day of work and put in around 3 hours. Over the next month, I fought and struggled to get him back to the job a handful of times. He made excuses over and over, arrived very late the few times he came, did less than a half day of work each time making no progress, and promised over and over again end dates and results he failed to deliver. During struggles to get him back to the job site, he was incredibly rude to me and my wife on the phone - actually quite offensive to her. Finally, after more than a month of this, I told him I would hire someone else to finish the job. He said that would be great and agreed to return $4000 of the cash I had paid him to date. He then began making daily excuses as to why he was unable to return the money. He blamed bouncing checks and delinquent clients. During the first few weeks of this, I tracked him down in person and managed to collect a total of $500. He swore he'd pay the rest back and begged me "as a gentleman" not to post any negative reviews. I told him I wouldn't as long as he paid me back what he owes me. It has now been more than 6 weeks since he has paid me anything. I paid another contractor to finish the job. He actually had to undo the little bit Mike and his guys had done poorly in addition to finishing the aspects that had not yet been addressed. Meanwhile, Mike hasn't answered his phone since Aug 19. Each time I call, he texts back saying he can't talk but he'll get me my money by the end of the week. Prior to Aug 19, I generously offered an installment plan to which he agreed. I drew it up and sent it over. He texted that he'd sign it and honor it. He never did...no payments, no signed agreement. I reminded him several times. He responded the first few times saying he'd sign it right away and apologized for the delay. Then he finally said there was no point in the installments and that he'd just pay it all back at once. He has been belligerent and suggested I'm wasting his time. Meanwhile, it's my time and money he's made off with. The bottom line is this: Mike Gallo has $3500 that belongs to me. He has agreed it is mine, and he is making no effort to return it. Mike Gallo was never actually qualified to do the job he agreed to. The few days he was here, I realize he was flailing and had no real plan. Mike Gallo took over his family business. He used to work in the field for his brother, and before that for his father. He shared this with me when I questioned his ability to run his business. He has neither the organizational nor the technical skills required to do the work listed on his company profiles. Mike Gallo is incapable of communicating in a respectful and professional manner. Mike Gallo is not an honest man. He has lied to me so many times I've lost count. I am convinced he has no plan to pay back the money he owes me. Essentially, he has stolen $3500 from me and my family. If he ever does pay me back, I will say so here. DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN. DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY.

Writing this review on behalf of my mom and her barber shop in Peapack, NJ:…read more Connie: "Hired Mike and team in late September 2020 for some TLC landscaping for my business (Barber Shop). I had been hounding my landlord for years to clean up the property, thinking it was affecting mine and my neighbors business. I took a look at my lease, and found out that all landscaping is MY RESPONSIBILITY!!! At first I was upset this would cost me money, but realized this was a blessing in disguise as I now had full control over the most important marketing for a barbershop, a beautiful and welcoming entrance for old and new customers. I'm not a landscaping expert, so I was both picky and vague (I'm such a great client ;-), but Mike fully understood and delivered on what I wanted: 1. Save all the trees that weren't dying. 2. Trim down any tree limbs/shrubbery blocking the historic building and signage for mine and my neighbors shops. 3. Make it pretty/clean (they power washed the building and sidewalks too!). I was so excited with the results and I've put the before and after photos here so you can all see too! Not only did I notice new customers coming in, but I got a ton of wonderful comments from my regulars who were so used to my overgrown and dingy looking shop. I'm so happy with Plant Solutions' work, and so happy that he was able to save all the trees including the Cherry tree planted by the previous business owner's mother at least 60 years ago. He was also very professional and had my back when explaining all of the work he was doing to the landlord (who was suddenly VERY CONCERNED about the landscaping LOL). I know how much a makeover can benefit your psychological well being as a professional hair stylist, but man did this landscaping makeover feel great! Thank you so much Mike and team!"

Mike and the team are great to work with for both tree/lawn maintenance, general landscaping and…read moresnow removal

JT and crew did a great job with our front retaining wall, walkway, front porch and steps, small…read morepatio in the back, and the landscaping lights. JT made good suggestions and we were very pleased with the final outcome. The crew was on time and very efficient. We always prefer working with local small businesses and it has been great to see JT nurture and grow his business in the area over the last 12+ years. Good to see entrepreneurs doing right and doing well!

I was in urgent need of lawn care in very limited timeframe. JT's team was able to not only…read moreaccommodate us for the urgent cut that was requested, but they were able to provide full service which we had assured them we didn't need given our short notice to them. They showed the utmost professionalism, top notch service, and truly great value! Our lawn still looks great even after days of heavy rain. Looking forward to more services from the team.

EDG Landscaping removed an old patio and installed a new one for us. We are happy with their…read moreservice and quality. Terrific job!

Rob and the team from Hammer Exteriors were a pleasure to work with. We contracted them for a whole…read moreroof replacement and they did a perfect job. We got 6-7 quotes from different contractors and Hammer Exteriors offered the most with the highest quality materials at the best price. I've recommended Rob to all my friends in the area for their jobs as well. Great service.

Ridiculously overpriced. Made job sound more complicated than it was. Beware and make sure you get…read moreother estimates.