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Stepping stones leading to the leveled area for a shed.

My team was: Igor (PM), David (estimator), Oleg (designer), and Diego and Antonio were the Landscaping crew. A little bumpy start but this team made it work. Diego and Antonio did an amazing job of our huge yard full of deep, unsettled clay-mud. They worked so hard to make our yard look amazing.

Weeded, barkdusted, and cleaned up the lawn for winter. They'll be back in the spring to revitalize it.
Dezzy D.

I'm really happy with this job from Simple Lawns, and would happily recommend them. Mike was great to work with. I called because I had dead sod and dreams of building a garden, so I asked him to tear it up (including plastic mesh) to replace with bark dust and he said "no problem". Then he looked at all the other little landscaping jobs around the property and said "we can do that" Eduardo then came out to do the work and I was blown away by how skilled and efficient he is. Check out the pics as they say it all: two days this man did twice as well what would have taken me two weeks. Now the whole place is a blank slate for me to work with. Thanks so much!

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Ruslan O.

Very thankful to Mike and his crew for helping us clear our weed infested backyard hillside. They worked efficiently and provided top quality service, will definitively be recommending them to our friends and family!

Sand on pavers

Updated after company response: When Oleg had asked our budget both over the phone and when he came out to look at the yard, I told him our budget was 4-5 thousand. He then made a quote for 10,000 so of course adjustments had to be made. Once the quote had been approved, we had to call the company and ask to schedule the job, to which they responded that it was already scheduled. We did not confirm a date so this was news to us. The day that the job was supposed to happen came and went with no communication. We called the company every morning for a few days to ask what time to expect employees to show up, but each day we were told that our job was rescheduled and someone was supposed to have let us know, but they didn't. Once the crew actually showed up, the weeds that we had asked to be addressed were much more significant than when we talked to the designer because so much time had passed. Regarding the dog poop, I told the employees that I could have it cleaned up and they said "don't worry it's all part of it" so I do not see why this would have been a problem. Once the job had been started, the company tried to double the price on the quote that we had already approved for the weeding portion. We declined that and ended up adding 50%. The designer then said to "not expect perfection for that price because the crew isn't happy". He immediately tried to take it back, but surely enough we were left with a much less than perfect job when the crew was done, around 9:30pm. When we called back to get the weeding taken care of further, the company said they would make it right and then add in a weed spray for our troubles. Eventually another employee came out, hand pulled maybe a small bucket of weeds, sprayed a small section of our yard, and then left after less than 30 minutes (video below from right after employee left). When we again called the company to express our concerns, we were given a discount that was less than the price of the weeding, especially after we had to add an additional 50% of the cost. Regarding the patio and polymeric sand, there was a heavy amount of sand on all the pavers and the siding of our house (pictures below). If this was caused by rain, the company should have waiting until it wasn't raining to do so. They seemed to have no problem supposedly "waiting out the rain", in June, when it was convenient for them to continue leaving our product unfinished. We understand that an employee had a family emergency and our thoughts are with that employee and his family, but personally I believe that another employee could have easily come out and finished the job. Additionally, we received no communication that there was an emergency and the job would be delayed until after we called the company when they missed the day that they said they would show up. I am beyond disappointed in the constant asking to remove my review. There has been little effort shown to make this experience better for us and a significant amount to get the review taken down. Yes, poor reviews are bad for business but bad service is even worse so the energy would be better spent fixing quality of work and communication than nagging at a customer to hide their experience. This is not even all the concerns and negative experiences that we had with the company but we are beyond tired of dealing with this. The job is finally done and we are ready to move on. I hope the company is as well. Respectfully frustrated, The Hurts

Thank you Simple Lawns for a new green backyard. Igor and the crew did a great job installing new sprinkler system and planting new grass for my family to enjoy.

Emily S.

We felt like Simple Lawns were the most knowledgeable company we got a quote from. They squeezed us in earlier than expected and the job only took 2 days. They also were able to pivot and help fix a few issues that weren't expected. The owner is super responsive and willing to help when issues arrive.

Our front yard, just landscaped. October 1,2024

We just had our front yard landscaped by Simple Lawns LLC. (October 2024) Our house is in SW Portland and our front yard has a steep incline. We first worked with David, who helped choose all the plants for our yard. We are very happy with his choices. Before our yard could be planted, Ignacio and Diego had to clear out most of the existing plants and weeds. Plus they put in an irrigation system with drip lines. They did an amazing job! Igor, our project manager was very attentive when we spoke with him.

Before and after Simple Lawns came
Jordan R.

Ever since we moved in, we've had terrible flooding problems in our backyard. The builder tried a bunch of things, but they were ultimately bandaids and didn't address the root issue. My wife and I decided we needed help and reached out to 3 companies. Each had different ideas to combat the problem, David @ Simple Lawns really sounded like he understood the problem and came up with some great ideas. We agreed on a design and start date and off they went. Igor and his team were amazing and knocked out the project in 2.5 weeks. We were able to discuss slight variations on the fly and even after the final walkthrough, they made sure that every concern, question and request was handled perfectly. We're so happy not to have to use a canoe to get around our backyard anymore.

Backyard after the rock installation

Did a great job on our lawn. They were fast to come quote and complete the work. Professional and provided a competitive quote. Got all the work done in one day (remove bark and install rock). They started later in the morning than expected and we had to reach out to know where they were at but smooth sailing after they repaired their truck. Would recommend!

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The guys cleaned the water feature and put mulch on the flower beds with care for good value. I would hire them again for our yard needs.

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Excellent job, Great service, went above and beyond. I will hire again for any future work.

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These guys are phenomenal, great hardscaping and irrigation, absolutely fantabulous.!

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They do a great job at making my yard look nice and clean every week. I would highly recommend them.

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My team was: Igor (PM), David (estimator), Oleg (designer), and Diego and Antonio were the Landscaping crew.

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Daniel (Jr) was very responsive and they did excellent work! The recommendation for the type of sod…read morewas greatly appreciated and they were fast! We will definitely call on them again for any future landscaping needs!

"Do not let the high rating or social media videos fool you. I paid $750 for a sloppy, rushed job…read morethat I had to supervise myself. Despite claiming years of experience, Daniel showed a complete lack of basic horticultural knowledge. I had to stay outside for 6 hours (9 AM - 3 PM) because he didn't seem to understand simple plant logic--like the proper '4 and 4' spacing (4 inches of soil and 4 inches of mulch) to prevent plant rot. Major Failures: * Logistical Oversight: The crew arrived without a wheelbarrow. After an initial disagreement, Daniel acknowledged it had been requested, but they were forced to improvise using a trash can and my personal buckets. This lack of proper equipment led to an inefficient process and unbalanced soil use. * The 'Extra Time' Dispute: I paid a premium for a 4-hour job, but it took 6 hours because I had to constantly correct the work. Daniel claimed the extra time was my fault for insisting on correct measurements, and he suggested I should be 'happy' he didn't charge me for those extra hours or a trip fee to get more soil. In reality, the soil shortage and the delays were caused by his own lack of preparation and proper tools. * Poor Execution: The results are unprofessional. As my photos show, the 4-inch edging is wavy and buckled with gaps, the plant spacing is lopsided, and the dirt circles are inconsistent. * Final Impression: Daniel left before a final walkthrough was finished. It is unacceptable to blame a customer for the time it takes to supervise a 'professional' who arrives under-equipped. I was prepared to give this business a glowing referral, but the lack of skill and preparation makes that impossible. Save your money and find a service that takes pride in their work." Thank you for your response. I'd like to clarify a few points so future customers have an accurate understanding of my experience. I selected your business based on the quality of work shown in your reviews and project examples, and I paid a premium rate expecting a similar level of professionalism. The scope of my project--planting small shrubs and grasses, applying mulch, and minor leveling--was straightforward compared to the larger installations you advertise. The job was discussed and priced as a 4-hour service, but it ultimately took approximately 6 hours with a three-person crew. My concern is not the additional time, but that even with the extended time, several agreed-upon elements were still not completed to a consistent or satisfactory standard. Throughout the process, I made an effort to be flexible. When additional items came up, I framed them as "if time allows," and I remained available because I was asked to be present for clarification. However, I found myself needing to repeatedly restate basic instructions--such as consistent plant spacing and proper soil and mulch depth--because those details were not being followed consistently. For that reason, I do not agree that the additional time was caused by my involvement. My presence was a direct result of needing to ensure the work met the agreed-upon expectations, not the cause of the delays. Prior to the job, I also communicated a change regarding the rubber mulch, as it could not be prepared for adhesive. I asked that it simply be leveled, similar to the river rock, which you agreed to. However, neither the mulch nor the rock leveling was completed, and I was ultimately told there was no time due to the job running over. There were also preventable inefficiencies. Arriving without requested equipment required improvising with my personal items, and the need for additional soil could likely have been avoided with better preparation and handling. Toward the end of the job, the work appeared rushed, and a proper final walkthrough was not completed before departure, despite my attempt to address remaining concerns. After the job, I reached out directly to express that while I appreciated the effort, I was disappointed in the overall finish and the rushed elements that were not completed as expected. The response I received focused primarily on the time spent exceeding four hours, rather than addressing the quality concerns raised. My review reflects these specific concerns: lack of preparation, inconsistent execution, and the need for ongoing supervision to meet basic expectations. I would have preferred a more professional response focused on addressing the concerns raised rather than assigning blame, as that is ultimately what future customers rely on when evaluating a business.

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