JCL Landscape Services

JCL Landscape Services operates out of Colleyville and handles retaining wall installation and replacement plus pool removal work across the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Brandon Elmore runs the company and focuses on projects that meet exact specifications for homeowners dealing with outdoor structures. The business lists competitive pricing and direct management of each job without added changes along the way.

Customers call them for jobs like replacing rotted railroad tie walls with stone versions, raising wall heights to fix slopes, rebuilding leaning or collapsing walls on solid foundations, and adding stairs or patios around pools. Reviewers note Robert handling bids and neighbor talks, Felipe and his assistant finishing walls fast while keeping sites tidy, Phillipe leading crews that treat the work like detailed craft, Mauricio handling long masonry stretches, Cesar clearing brush before starting, and Jose working full days until completion. Outcomes include walls that hold up properly, yards that gain usable space, and old materials reused where possible.

They show up on the dates given, keep phone lines open for questions, quote prices that stay steady, and finish ahead of some schedules while leaving properties cleaner than they started. Work covers the Dallas and Fort Worth area with crews that communicate timelines and budgets clearly through the full process. Reviewers mention fair costs compared to other bids and crews that stay courteous from start to finish.

Google shows a 4.8 rating though with limited review volume listed there. Common points across feedback include strong results on wall replacements, crews that clean during and after jobs, and Robert staying involved from quote to end.

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“We hired JCL to increase the height of a retaining wall and decrease the slope of the same side of our property. Robert provided fair pricing and helped discuss the project with our neighbor. The craftsmanship of the crew was impressive. Felipe and his assistant worked quickly, left a tidy worksite, and did a fantastic job on the wall. Although the sod is still growing and I may need to raise the lawn sprinkler control boxes a bit, overall the results are exactly what we expected and would recommend JCL to family, neighbors or friends! Thank you Robert and Felipe!”

“I would highly recommend JCL landscape services. Robert evaluated our need to replace a railroad tie retaining wall and incorporated our thoughts of how we want it replaced with some thoughts of his own. His team, led by Phillipe, were like artists in creating the wall along with landings outside our doors. Great communication, great price, great service and great result. Note that we later had them create a two level stone patio. Photos were added showing both the retaining wall and patio. Once again, terrific results with great customer service. Truly appreciate Phillipe and his artistry and his team’s hard work.”

“I hired JCL Landscape Services to build a retaining wall in my alley, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Robert and his crew were professional from start to finish — they communicated clearly throughout the entire project, showed up when they said they would, and did quality work. The wall looks great and was exactly what I was hoping for. If you’re in Dallas and need retaining wall work done right, JCL is the team to call. Highly recommend!”

“I chose JCL Landscapes after getting 3 other bids for my rotted and collapsing retaining wall. Their price was competitive, they show up and this is their main business. The results were impressive; they used very skilled craftsman, did exactly what was described and cleaned up during and afterwards without destroying my lawn. The results are outstanding.”

“JCL did a fantastic job on my failing retaining wall! My wall was leaning because it never had a real foundation, it was in dire need of repair. Most of the stacked 80# bricks were in good shape and I wanted to reuse as many as possible because they no longer make this size! No problem for them, they saved all the usable ones and put them on a foundation! That was the key element to rebuild this wall in its forever place. Their workmanship was excellent, these gents know all the key ingredients from the ground up. They first dug out a trenched area for the foundation and leveled the entire setup. Then came the reused brick one at a time after the foundation was cured and dry, each one was fitted with precise craftsmanship for knowing the end result! It’s really art in motion when you see the step by step results of their work. Thank you again JCL, it was my pleasure.”

“If you want PROFESSIONAL and HIGH-quality work - JCL is what you are looking for! I got (3) bids and they were in the middle; I am delighted I went with them. Robert (PM) quoted bid and stated when work could start and be done- did it a little early and the working team went at it ALL DAY every day until the project was over...couldn't tell they were even there when they finished! My neighbors are in AWE of our project. My apologies for long-winded write-up but when someone does a great job (uncommon these days...seems like) we must share. Thank you - Robert, Phillipe, Jose' and Jose')!”

“JCL completed a backyard transformation project that dramatically improved the usability of our yard. As retaining wall experts, they were provided high quality craftsmanship at a cost effective price point. Robert was great to work with, creating an exceptional line of communication, and helping to solve challenges with the project. I would turn to them again first thing with any future retaining wall projects.”

“My wife and I interviewed several contractors for our retaining wall project, and I knew within 5 minutes of meeting Robert, JCL was going to be our top choice. We had a vague idea of what we thought our project would look like; Robert took our basic ideas and created an amazing retaining wall with a built-in fence around our pool. We also discussed doing some additional retaining walls around our driveway, a project for a later date. A few weeks later when our project started, Robert introduced us to Mauricio who did a bulk of the job. Mauricio is truly an artist and has been doing masonry work for close to 20 years. He worked incredibly hard building our wall, and was very easy to work with as we discussed minor tweaks in the design as work progressed. I feel he treated our home like it was his own, diligent to clean the work area and keep our gates secure (we have a horse farm). We received numerous complements from friends and neighbors as the work progressed. Once the wall around the pool was complete, we knew we could not let Mauricio leave without doing the additional walls around our driveway. Robert was gracious enough to adjust their schedule to allow Mauricio to”

“JCL Landscaping just completed a very large retaining wall on a house we were selling in Bedford and I would highly recommend them to anyone! Not only did they do excellent work which included removing an old cross tie wall and installing a new Millsap stone wall, they worked quickly completing the work ahead of schedule so that we could close when we needed to. They also did a great job of cleanup leaving the property cleaner than it was when they began! Not only that, Robert was great to work with. He was very helpful and always answered his phone when I called with questions. You absolutely can not go wrong with if you choose them.”

“Very happy with the way the stone retaining wall turned out. We had JCL replace a rotting old railroad tie wall. They were quick, cleaned up afterwards, and the new wall looks great! Very happy how it turned out & I thought the price was very reasonable!”

“We are so happy with JCL’s work! We had all our railroad ties replaced with a retaining wall and a new patio poured, stamped, and stained. We are so happy with the results. They are extremely thorough and talented in their skills. The crews were super professional and did an amazing job and cleaned up well after. Robert was very communicative in keeping us up to date on this large project’s timelines and budget. We couldn’t be more pleased! It completely transformed our home and we are so happy we chose JCL! Can’t wait to start using our amazing new patio. Thanks, JCL!”

“JCL recently did our wall on our property line. They did a great job! There’s only one thing I wish they would’ve done because it cost them a star. They should have moved our inground sprinklers over during the build. Instead they built the wall around our sprinkler. It’s little steps like this that shows above and beyond work.”

“Highly Recommend! We hired JCL Landscaping Services to rebuild our retaining wall and custom-build new stairs from our deck down to the pool. They did an awesome job! The team was friendly, easy to work with, and kept us updated the whole time. The wall looks great, and the custom stairs fit the space perfectly. Everything was done on time, the crew cleaned up after themselves, and the quality is top-notch. We’re really happy with the results and would definitely recommend JCL to anyone needing landscaping work.”

“JCL did an amazing job rebuilding our retaining wall. Robert was responsive and up front throughout the entire process. The team couldn't have been more courteous and the work done is outstanding. Our family is using the backyard for the first time since moving in to the house. We have had numerous compliments from neighbors and I highly recommend Robert and JCL for any work you may need.”

“JCL exceeded my expectations. The quality of work was top notch, everyone in the crew was extremely friendly, the price was reasonable for the amount of work that they did. Brandon did an excellent job communicating during the whole process. I will be using them again on future projects and will be recommending them to everyone in our area.”

“JCL was great to work with. Robert was my main point of contact and helped us plan/execute a beautiful retaining wall behind our pool. Felipe and the other guys did a great job. Highly recommend JCL.”

“Robert and JCL landscaping have been wonderful to work with! We did fencing and over 120 feet of retaining walls. I would 100% use them all over again.”

“JCL Landscape Services did a great job replacing our timber retaining wall that failed after a 10 inch rainfall with a stone wall along our back yard and end of the driveway. They were very easy to work with and replaced the fence on top of the wall as well. Would recommend them for your future retaining wall.”

“JCL did a great job with my top retaining walls, stairway and patio. Phillipe and his crew were like artists with their variation of size and colors of the rock to give a beautiful result. I plan to have them back for my bottom retaining walls next year.”

“We highly recommend JCL. All their workers impressed us with their work ethic. The main guy who did the wall, Cesar, is (in our opinion) an artist. They cleaned out all the old brush first, then built a beautiful wall. Even put drains in it. Look at the before & after pics. This is a Veteran owned company.”