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J&R Landscaping & construction

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Softscaping

Responds in about 19 min


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About
We are a local company family owned and operated
Overview

Hired 59 times

Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Background checked

16 employees

12 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Payment methods

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

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2025

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2024

Services offered

Work needed

Smaller landscape changes

Larger landscape changes

Complete renovation

Softscaping

Lay grass or sod

Lay artificial turf

Plant trees or shrubs

Trim trees/shrubs

Hardscaping

Retaining wall

Artificial turf

Driveway

Boulders or stones

Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews

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

Very good 4.6

42 reviews

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Jan K.

Feb 22, 2026

Hired on Thumbtack

Elmer was very responsive and has a good knowledge of CA native plants and my design for drought tolerant planting. His crew was efficient and capable. I will continue to use his services and I highly recommend.

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
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Kenneth B.

Oct 18, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

J&R Landscaping & Construction did a great job repairing my landscape drain. I was in a difficult position because the recent rain had caused water to back up into my house from the drain. J&R Landscaping & Construction responded immediately and bid on the job, beating out the other contractors, including my gardener's bid.

Details: One time only • Residential • Less than 1,000 sq ft (<0.02 acres) • Mowing, trimming, and edging • Standard grass (under 6 inches) • No, I don't need to be there

Full Service Lawn Care
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John A.

Oct 16, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

JNR landscaping did a great job trimming my tree. They were very professional, responsive, and flexible. I would recommend them for any landscaping project. Definitely gonna call them again myself

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

Tree Trimming and Removal
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Monica B.

Jun 27, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

J&R landscaping showed up promptly on schedule to cut down a dead palm tree. They also agreed to trim two additional palm trees on the spot for a reasonable fee. They used safety precautions and minded the surrounding landscaping. After the tree work was done, they did a thorough clean up of the area, including the duff that blew onto the roof. Fantastic work!

Details: Home • Cut down trees • 1 tree • More than 40 feet

Tree Trimming and Removal
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Jill M.

3 weeks ago

Hired on Thumbtack

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

Fence and Gate Installation
Credentials
Background Check

Elmer Guevara