Knik Landscaping: Excavating contractor in Wasilla, AK

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• Raymond Nix

  • 5,0
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  Okay, here’s a natural-sounding evaluation of Jake’s service, based on the text: “I hired Jake through a friend’s recommendation, but I wish I hadn’t. From the start, he was really disorganized and rambling on the phone, which should have been a huge red flag. I decided to go ahead with it because of the referral, but it was a really bad decision. He quoted me $170 per load, explaining it included an hour of trucking time – which seemed incredibly high considering he was just across the street. He actually delivered the loads incredibly quickly, which made me think it was a good deal. However, I got a quote from another hauler who was much further away and charged the same price for six times as many loads, and the loads were significantly bigger. Then, a neighbor told me that Jake had done the exact same thing to him, costing him thousands. I was incredibly lucky to have only been overcharged twice. I confronted Jake about the price gouging, and he offered a bunch of excuses about his expenses, but I refused to work with him again. Honestly, it’s a valuable lesson – one mistake is bad, but doing it twice shows a complete lack of integrity. I’m sharing this experience to help others avoid a similar situation.” report abuse

• Elizabeth Benedetto

  • 5,0
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  “I had a really positive experience with Jake and his team. They were friendly, super knowledgeable, and got the job of clearing my property – brush and small trees – done incredibly quickly. I’d absolutely hire them again and recommend them to anyone.” report abuse

• Sully907 (Demi)

  • 5,0
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  Okay, here’s a natural-sounding evaluation based on the provided text: “I’ve been reading through the reviews about Jake and his gravel pit service, and honestly, it seems like a lot of the feedback is based on misunderstandings. It appears many people didn’t shop around for quotes or clearly define their budget upfront. Jake has been consistently upfront and honest about his pricing and what he can deliver, which I appreciate. While I understand people vent when they’re unhappy, it seems like a lot of these reviews stem from a lack of due diligence on the customer’s part. It’s frustrating when things don’t go as planned, and I don’t fault Jake for situations beyond his control, like scheduling issues or accidents – those are entirely preventable. I recently worked with him and found him to be a really reliable professional, and I think you should take the individual reviews with a grain of salt.” report abuse

• Dawn Horner

  • 5,0
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  Dawn Horner, a realtor, was incredibly impressed with Jake’s work. He went significantly above and beyond to assist with the septic replacement, and he was instrumental in helping us stay on schedule – we’d absolutely recommend him to others. report abuse

• Amy Rabeau

  • 5,0
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  “I was really impressed with the service – everything was handled so professionally and smoothly. They completed the new septic system from start to finish in a single day, which was fantastic. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would definitely recommend them.” report abuse

• Dancing Bear

  • 5,0
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  “I was really disappointed with my experience. I spoke with a gentleman named Jake on the phone, and his behavior was completely unprofessional – I honestly couldn't bring myself to recommend the company based on that interaction.” report abuse

• Rosie baxter

  • 5,0
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  “I wholeheartedly recommend this company if you’re looking for any excavation or landscaping work done – they’re fantastic!” report abuse

• Jesse Cannon

  • 5,0
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  “The food was fantastic – I really loved it! The atmosphere was lovely too. My only minor suggestion would be to maybe reduce the noise a little, but I’d definitely be back.” report abuse

• G Walker

  • 5,0
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  It’s fantastic to work with such a supportive and skilled team – they’re clearly great drivers who really know their stuff. report abuse

• don starrs

  • 5,0
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  “The drivers I observed displayed a serious disregard for traffic laws. They repeatedly failed to stop at stop signs and sped through residential areas, which is a significant safety concern.” report abuse