J&R Landscaping & construction

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About

We are a local, family-owned and operated company with over 12 years of experience helping homeowners improve and enjoy their outdoor spaces. Our 18-person team handles everything from lawn care, sod, and sprinkler repair to tree work, fencing, concrete, and patio projects. Because we’re local, we treat every landscape and home as if it were our own—showing up on time, communicating clearly, and finishing the job the right way. Whether you need ongoing lawn maintenance, a new fence, a refreshed patio, or complete landscape design, we’re here to make the process easy and the results long-lasting. Contact us today to schedule a visit and get a free, no-obligation estimate.

Overview

Hired 64 times

Serves Santa Barbara, CA

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18 employees

12 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2025

2024

Services offered

Softscaping

Work needed

Smaller landscape changes

Larger landscape changes

Complete renovation

Hardscaping

Retaining wall

Artificial turf

Driveway

Boulders or stones

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Very good 4.6

44 reviews

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Ray z.

Jun 13, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Elmer and his crew did a fantastic job on my retaining wall & plant border, also removing a good size fern & pigme palm. Will definitely use J&R again!

Details: Wall • Less than 500 sq ft • Home

Concrete Installation

Jan K.

Feb 22, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Medium (2,500 - 5,000 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • As needed • Weeding • Trimming and edging • Weed prevention • Fertilizer application

Gardening

Jill M.

Mar 7, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Home • Replace fence or gate • Wood • Less than 50 feet • 6 feet

Fence and Gate Installation

John A.

Oct 16, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Home • Trim trees • 1 tree • 21 - 40 feet

Tree Trimming and Removal

Jen T.

Oct 15, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

(Tried to post before; think I messed up, this is my 2nd try.) Woulda picked all the above if I could. Elmer & crew are GREAT! First we called for a demo job (they removed an old wall in a day), then a new fence, next, pavers on the patio; probably a new roof and stucco-ing the house in the very near future. Prices are exceptional, and Elmer is SO top of things; responsive, kind, easy to talk to. Just can't say enough about this good man and his crew. EXCELLENT WORK, PRICES, VALUE!

Details: Home • Install a new fence or gate • Wood • 51 - 100 feet • 6 feet • No fence obstacles exist in the work area

J&R Landscaping & construction's reply

Thank you Jen for your trust in us and everything you do for us. We are happy to give you the best.

Fence and Gate Installation

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