Home Services reviews in Petaluma, California

Michael and his work crew exceeded our expectations from start to finish. And even now he is still responding to our occasional emails in a timely manner. We liked that O’Connell Landscape did the whole project from the design to the installation and kept us informed step by step.

O’Connell Landscape did a complete landscaping of our back yard, and in the front yard built a beautiful side fence, added a new driveway and walkways around the house. We can’t say enough about his installation team lead by Reuben. They were hard working, very polite and Reuben always had great suggestions. The backyard planting looks great year round as something is always in bloom.

it is now five years after the initial installation and we could not be happier with the results. I highly recommend O’Connell Landscape. I am attaching a picture of our yard taken in June 2018.

O'Connell Landscape worked with us on a complete re-do of our large backyard. We had done some preliminary work on the yard when we bought our house, but it needed a lot. We interviewed several companies, and were given huge numbers to complete our project. Finally, we met Michael O'Connell and he gave us the most honest assessment of our design plan and budget. He told us unequivocally that our design expectations far out-reached our budget. We so appreciated his straight-forward and honest approach. As a result, we began working with him on modifying our plans to meet our budget while prioritizing what was most important to us. Michael made this process seamless by providing lists of items to prioritize to get us where we needed to get. It would have been so overwhelming without his organization tools and calm demeanor. We were able to re-design and begin work in an efficient timeframe. Once work began, there were absolutely NO surprises. Michael's cost estimates and timeframes were met. Michael was engaged in the project at all times and available for questions, and on occasion minor changes or add-ons to the project. Our backyard is absolutely beautiful and we use it all of the time. Here are a couple of amateur photos of our yard.

I had a very vague concept of what I wanted for my backyard re-do. Michael O’Connell, with O’Connell Landscaping, met with me several times to get an idea as to my future plans with my yard. He came up with a plan that outlined what I wanted, was within the budget I set, and perfectly matched the surrounding areas of our family property. Prior to the commencement of work, Michael and I met several times to review the plans to ensure a smooth start to the project.

During the project, Ruben and Ubaldo were there every day! They were friendly and answered all my questions. The attention to detail was amazing to watch as the work progressed.

My project took 3 months, and it was seamless. My yard is beautiful, and I feel I’ve added another room to my house.

I recommend O’Connell Landscaping to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy, friendly, and detail-oriented company.

I couldn't be more pleased with the landscape design and installation Michael and his crew completed for my front yard. This property is my childhood home that I now rent out, so creating something both beautiful and practical was important to me.
From our first conversation, Michael understood exactly what I needed: a water-efficient, low-maintenance landscape that would look great while staying within my budget. He provided excellent options and advice, ultimately designing a plan that checked all my boxes without exceeding what I could spend.
What really stood out was Michael's approach to sharing his expertise. He explained the plant options and design choices in a way that helped me make informed decisions. The result is a yard filled with my favorite plants that I know will thrive with minimal care.
His crew was thorough and professional, completely cleaning up the existing landscape before installing the new design. The transformation has been wonderful, and I'm confident this landscape will serve my tenants well for years to come.
I highly recommend Michael and his team for anyone looking for thoughtful, budget-conscious landscape design backed by real expertise.

We had a fantastic experience with O’Connell Landscaping! Michael listened closely to our ideas and created a design that beautifully balanced my natural, flowy style with my husband’s love of structure. Communication was top-notch—clear, consistent, and tailored to us with drawings, videos, emails, and in-person meetings. His team was prompt, respectful, and worked efficiently—even around a painting crew and through weather delays.

They transformed our front and backyard with precision-installed flagstone paths, excellent irrigation and lighting, and plant choices that are perfect for our climate and style. The quality of work is outstanding, and Michael even replaced a couple of plants that didn’t take root. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend them!

We had O'Connell Landscape remove our backyard vineyard and replace it with walkways, a beautiful water feature and a large assortment of plants with an emphasis on native and drought resistant species. We could not be more pleased with the results. The design was based on regular discussions and was modified as needed as the work progressed. The workmanship was top notch. The crew was clearly experienced and conscientious. Our yard was left clean and orderly at end of each day and of course at the conclusion of work. We are quite happy with our new yard.

Michael and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with for our backyard remodel. From the very beginning of the process O’Connell Landscaping provided extremely professional communication, reference materials, clear estimates and quotes, and scheduling. Once the project kicked off, every member of his team was respectful while on our property and the job was completed swiftly. Any issues or changes we requested, O’Connell was there to hear them out. We are very pleased with the final product. We can’t recommend O’Connell Landscaping enough for your next project.

Fantastic service! On time, efficient, and super kind. Booking was quick and easy. I will definitely use again!

Quick response. Very reasonable price. No games/BS like some other haulers. Great communication. Done before promised time. Will call them again for sure.

Jared and Joe made easy work of hauling away our old sofa. They were prompt (called to see if they could make the pick up a little earlier-yes!), cheerful and efficient. Highly recommended!

I recently had an urgent need for some ewaste removal. I called Junk Racer and their friendly team members picked it all up the next day. If you have a need for junk or ewaste removal, I'd highly recommend Junk Racer.

So easy. They offered me an earlier spot but I couldn't make it work. Such a good customer service gesture. Team showed up on time with good vehicle. Courteous, quick, fair, and motivated. Half a truck full in less than 20 min.

Fantastic friendlyseevics. Easygoing schedule and reasonable quote. We needed an old hot tub and broken down couch removed from our home. they provided instructions to make sure the hot tub was disconnected properly and ready for pick up. They also took a few other items we had in our "free pile" included in the original quote, which was a huge bonus. Would use them again the next time we need large or unusable items removed. Love that they are a local company too.

Friendly costumer service. Got right back to me. Same day pick up. The pick up driver was efficient, professional, personable, and kind. Will choose Junk Racer for any future needs. Thanks for the help.

I highly recommend Junk Racer. I contacted them yesterday to schedule an appointment, and they arrived the following day. This company is efficient, prompt, and reliable.

Quick and easy. Very professional and courteous. Highly recommend.

Great staff! Work was done quickly and they arrived on time. Super nice young men! I would definitely use again for things we can’t do ourselves.

I have had the pleasure of using Junk Racers services 3 different times now! They do a fantastic job!!! I have recommended them to all my friends and family! Their prices are incredibly affordable and their services are fast and efficient, which is why I will never call anyone else. I highly recommend them for your next dump run! You won’t regret it!

Junk Racer is top notch! The two gentlemen who arrived on time were done with my messy place in 45 minutes, and they were friendly and thorough. I can't recommend them highly enough. I'll definitely use their services again. You should too!

Sadly, I can’t remember the names of the two men that helped me today but they were both lovely. Both them and the couple people I spoke to on the phone were all so nice. Plus they have online booking which I love. Thank you guys for going above and beyond for me today!

Prompt on site estimate , most reasonable estimate, friendly and professionally completed within 2 days. Even swept up area nicely.
Will not hesitate to use after next project.