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DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC

Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,

About us

COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MOWING, ON CALL MOWING, TRIMMING, CLIPPING & DEBRIS CLEANUP, TREE CARE & PRUNING, FERTILIZING & WEED CONTROL, RETAINING WALLS, EDGING, PATIOS, FOUNDATION PLANTINGS, SODDING/SEEDING, DRAINAGE, SPRING/FALL CLEANUP, MULCHING, IRRIGATION, CORE AERATION, GUTTER CLEANING, SIDEWALK EDGING & SNOW REMOVAL.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.715 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
73%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.2
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

J M K.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
Dan's had one group of workers who coordinated the brush clearing and a separate group who handled the grass. For clearing brush, I was pleased with the estimated cost ($735). They cleared brush on one day, then came back to grind stumps on another day. The stump grinder had to come twice, because the first time they missed about half of the stumps, but it wasn't a major issue for me. The stump grinder also dug up some of the grass, but there's probably no other way to get heavy machinery through my yard, and the damage wasn't too bad. Overall, I was happy with the brush clearing portion of the work. For planting seed, there were several steps take. First, they sprayed herbicide to kill off groundcover and weeks. Later, they brought in dirt to level that area and then rototilled. They then applied seed and fertilizer. I have been impressed with how well the grass in that section has grown, and they did a good job leveling to prevent pooling of water. My only complaint is that the cost of this portion ($750) seemed high. But I knew the price up front, and decided to hire them anyhow. They had to come back three times to prep the area, so that might have contributed to the cost. Overall, I would hire them again, and have been pleased with their work. Communication was generally good once the job was scheduled, and even when I had questions after the work was completed.
Description of Work: I hired Dan's to clear brush from an area of my yard and to plant grass seed in the cleared area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,125

Wayne H.
10/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Raked leaves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Jon W.
08/2015
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The service went well. They were very good.
Description of Work: I use Dan's Landscaping. They did landscaping service. They last came out and cleaned out my back yard for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lynn J.
06/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Trimmed back some very old yews and a privet hedge that was overgrown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Leigh Ann C.
01/2015
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Left multiple messages and did not receive return phone call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Robert L.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
Did a good job.
Description of Work: Trimmed some tree branches that was blocking at parking lot light.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William B.
10/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
We are very happy with them.
Description of Work: They fertilize and do general yard work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Virginia M.
09/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Long response time ...with no system to let you know they didn't forget you. Possibly result of very uncentralized office procedures. People, when you finally see them, pleasant, knowledgeable, sensitive to cost issues, professional. Expensive for us, but large hillside lot is more labor intensive. Wherever I've seen their work and our experience is the work is very well done. Once we got first contact and estimates, which we accepted, the scheduling of the work was prompt, work promptly and professionally performed.
Description of Work: Responsiveness is "F" because it takes weeks of calls and nagging to get a response from some parts of the company. Unusual system in that main office informs "the boys". ..The can't get direct contact to the people (the "boys") needed to estimate and schedule the work. At the same time the main office accepts no responsibility if you don't hear back from "the boys". It leaves one in a sort of client limbo. Fortunately, the person responsible for tree work did contact me. His crew did a good job; he came by after the first round, reviewed and refined the trimming, through him I was able to get 3 reminders to the landscape ( lawn maintenance, clean up, and design) person. Both guys are peasant and responsible to work with. It is expensive, but we have a large hillside lot and that always costs more

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Tom F.
03/2013
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Came out to look and estimate. Took a while for the estimate then took a while for them to come and do the work. We also wanted bids for lawncare and snow removal for our 59 unit 9 building condos. They seem to have too many divisions and getting anyone to bid on this work never happened. At least that is what the tree trimming person that gave the tree bid said. He said he would ahve someone call us and tey never did. We called and left messages and no return call from them was ever received.
Description of Work: Tree trimming and removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Christian S.
10/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I called to schedule a time to get my lawn core aerated for the fall. I spoke with Dan for about an hour as he answered all of my questions, gave me suggestions, and even looked up the history of my yard from before I moved in to let me know what the old owners did. I was especially impressed that he gave me some options for future lawn care but advised me against one or two that were very expensive (and most lucrative for him). He was very realistic in his assessment of what various treatments could do or not do. My only slight criticism (B for professionalism) is that the employee who came to do the work never notified us that what he was doing or what company he was with. We were a little startled hearing a loud machine and a strange truck in front of our house with no notice. But a minor complaint. I would definitely use this company again.
Description of Work: Core aeration of my lawn

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Cheryl S.
09/2012
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I sent a request for an estimate for lawn mowing and care and I received an email asking for my address. After supplying them with my address nothing happened. I never saw them or heard from them again. No one called or emailed again, so I didn't use them.
Description of Work: Nothing, they never bothered to give me an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Margaret E.
06/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, snow removal
  + 1 more
They have been reliable and thorough. They are punctual and the employees have been extremely nice. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They do mowing, fertilizing, and herbicide of the lawn. They also do snow removal in the winter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ginger D.
07/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
He is a very personable guy, very knowledgeable and very friendly.
Description of Work: I got a free consultation form Dan's Custom Landscapes Inc in April this year. He just looked at the condition of the lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carole K.
08/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
  + 2 more
Although we had been using a lawn service for years, our lawn looked awful. We noticed that many homeowners on our street used Dan's. We hired them a couple of years ago and are very pleased with the results. Our grass is much thicker and our lawn looks much, much better. We have also used Dan's for tree removal. Dan's prices are competitive. They do a good job and clean up after themselves. We are very pleased with the services they have provided. I recommend them wholeheartedly!
Description of Work: Dan's provides our lawn service--does regular mowing and also fertilizes and does weed treatment. We have also used Dan's for tree removal.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Kathleen T.
09/2008
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
We've always been satisfied with the work they've done. I also like how they respond to any of our requests. They are pretty friendly and do a nice job cleaning up after themselves.
Description of Work: We pay Dan's Custom Landscapes once a month to mow our lawn. For addition charges, they also trim trees and do a spring and fall clean-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

    Contact information

    546 S. 500TH AVE., Ames, IA 50014

    danscustomlandscapes.com

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Lawn and Yard Work,
    Landscaping,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Tree Service,
    Snow Removal,
    Lawn Irrigation

    FAQ

    DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
    Yes, DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC offers free project estimates.
    No, DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC does not offer emergency services.
    No, DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC does not offer warranties.
    DAN'S CUSTOM LANDSCAPES INC offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL MOWING, ON CALL MOWING, TRIMMING, CLIPPING & DEBRIS CLEANUP, TREE CARE & PRUNING, FERTILIZING & WEED CONTROL, RETAINING WALLS, EDGING, PATIOS, FOUNDATION PLANTINGS, SODDING/SEEDING, DRAINAGE, SPRING/FALL CLEANUP, MULCHING, IRRIGATION, CORE AERATION, GUTTER CLEANING, SIDEWALK EDGING & SNOW REMOVAL.

    Contact information

    546 S. 500TH AVE., Ames, IA 50014

    danscustomlandscapes.com