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LawnCare by Walter Inc

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

About us

Additional address - P.O. Box 5037, Rockford, IL. 61125

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial services: LAWN CARE: fertilizing, weed control, insect control, perimeter pest control, lime & sulfur application, disease control, soil testing, over-seeding, core aeration, dethatching, mowing & snow removal TREE & SHRUB CARE: insect & disease control, deep root feeding, & pruning LANDSCAPE: design & installation, patios, paver walks, retaining & decorative walls, water features, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, gardens, seasonal planters, seasonal decorating

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.527 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
70%
4
11%
3
4%
2
7%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.3
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

Rebecca S.
06/2016
2.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We had heard good things about this company and wanted to use their services. However, I called twice and was assured someone would be out to give us an estimate for lawn care and fertilization. No one ever showed up - and, no phone calls telling us why. The first they were unable to locate our address they claimed. We live in the heart of the city, and have never had anyone unable to find our home. The second call we were told someone would be out within a few days . . . that was over 3 weeks ago. It's apparent they offer good service to some of their customers based on the Angie's List reviews, it's too bad we weren't one of them.
Description of Work: Quote never received after 2 requests.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0


Melodie H.
10/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I have an excellent arrangement with Lawncare by Walter where they call a day or two before they are going to be in my neighborhood to see if it is convenient to apply the lawn treatment. I also have the option not to have one done if I so choose. They arrive on the date they are scheduled to come in a timely manner, and leave the bill on my front door. For my yard, approximately 2/3 acre, it is around $100+ per application. Every person I have ever spoken to at the company has been friendly and accomodating. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I have Lawncare by Walter take care of weed control and fertilizing my lawn from spring until fall each year.

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
$105

SHARON D.
09/2015
4.0
lawn treatment, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$71

Lawrence H.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John T.
06/2015
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Dependable, good work, reasonable price.
Description of Work: Seasonal mowing contract

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Lois G.
06/2015
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Lawn looks excellent. Working on getting rid of all weeds but only had the 2nd treatment of the season so far. Trying to be patient.
Description of Work: Fertilized lawn and treated weeds

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
$47

Betty S.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They give you a discount if you pay upfront for all treatments. I have not seen Walter, various people come out to do the treatments. I have a lot of shrubs so it takes awhile to do, maybe about an hour.
Description of Work: They fertilize and treat for bugs. They come five times, in April, in May, latter part of June, in August and then the fall treatment.

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

Joanne Z.
05/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I contacted them online to request a quote for lawn fertilization. I received a quote the next day, and my first treatment within several days. They responded quickly, were professional and efficient. I have a large lawn, and feel their price was fair. So far, I have been very pleased.

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
$429

Marta J.
02/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are always prompt, they do good work, they are very concerned about your yard and they ensure that you are doing the best for your yard. We have already paid for their next year contract.
Description of Work: We use LawnCare by Walter for lawn care. We have yearly contract with them.

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

Debra F.
02/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were and still are our go to lawn guys. So happy with the condition of our lawn. We signed up with them again this year. Very helpful and knowledgable

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

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for the kind review [member name removed]. are very pleased to hear how beneficial our services have been for your lawn. And remember, you do receive FREE service calls with your full program. Thank you for your patronage and we’ll see you in the Spring!

J T.
09/2014
3.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
unknown

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

$300

Nancy H.
08/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Went fine. Lawn looks nice.
Description of Work: lawn fertilization

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Diane D.
07/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Our yard looked absolutely horrible before we started the service. Now, especially with the rainy spring and early summer, our yard looks fantastic. It is green and mostly weed-free. We still have violets and occasional clover, but the really bad weeds are gone. The weedkiller they use is not excessively strong. I have asked them about the violets and they've indicated that violets are not considered a weed; therefore, some may still survive the weed treatment. That is fine with us. They are careful about where they spray the herbicide. I was very pleased, too, with how quickly they responded to my initial call.
Description of Work: We have contracted with LawnCare by Walter for two years for basic weed and feed type service. Someone comes every month or two to give our yard the appropriate treatment.

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
$50

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for the kind review. We are very happy to hear our services have been beneficial to both you and your lawn. Thank you for your business!

Gordie L.
07/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Mike is always very friendly and does a great job. He doesn't rush through the application to ensure full coverage. Other commercial companies base there applications by how quickly they can do a hit and run application. In fact in the past they have striped my lawn where you can see they made passes but didn't provide full coverage. Not LawnCare by Walter they crisscross the lawn to make sure the lawn is fully covered. Really makes a huge difference compared to the large commercial guys. I highly recommend LawnCare by Walter..
Description of Work: Fertilized lawn, and applied fee grub and bug application ($120.00 value)

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
$87.88

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for the kind review. We are very pleased to hear you are happy with our technician and the lawn care services we provide for you. Thank you for your business!

Dean A.
07/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Lawn care by Walter has improved our lawn in a big way. We have struggled to get our lawn looking great but we are in our second season with Walter it is looking amazing. We tried a big name company and they could not get it done. We now have a thick green lawn that we expect to continue to improve even more with their continued efforts
Description of Work: Weed control, fertilize, and grub control

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$38

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for the kind review! We're always happy to hear success stories like yours. Please keep in mind you do receive FREE service calls with your full fertilizer program. Thank you for placing your trust in us for your lawn care needs.

Betty S.
05/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
He came in to put the stuff to kill the weeds, and he said that if it rains, I should just call him and he will come back and do it. Any time I have a problem, I call them and they come back and redo it without any charge. I have used them for years.
Description of Work: I use LawnCare by Walter Inc. He does fertilizing of my yard, and they fertilize all my bushes and they do power raking and aeration for my yard.

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
$45

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for the wonderful review [member name removed]! We are delighted to hear you are happy with our services! We are also glad to see you are taking advantage of your FREE service calls. That's what they are there for!

elizabeth G.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Great service responded to my phone call the same day and did the yard treatment the next day after a thorough evaluation.
Description of Work: Yard fertilizer treatment

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
$200

Desiree W.
05/2013
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
No response to a request for a quote. I contacted Walter thru Angie's List, so if he says he doesn't have me in his database, perhaps there is a glitch in the system??? Don't know - but I certainly don't want to hire someone for yardwork if they can't even return a request for a quote!
Description of Work: Contacted them on Monday to get a quote and it's Friday and still have not heard back from anyone!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
[member name removed], Thank you for your review. We do not have any information in our computer system for you or your home address. LawnCare by Walter has a very extensive software system that tracks all work, customers and etc. I searched our database very thoroughly and still could not find you in our system. It seems as though there must be an error with another lawn care company you contacted. I do apologize for any inconvenience and we would be more than happy to provide you with an estimate. We are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

John B.
08/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We have used them for the past 2 years and have had no problems with their service. Their pricing is competitive. They were flexible when I needed to rearrange services because of a large landscaping project I was doing (they showed up when I was working in the yard and I asked if they could come back the following week. They said no problem). We pay for the whole season up front. This year there was a misunderstanding and they did a grub control application even though I didn't order it. To be fair, we did discuss it at the beginning of the season, but I said I would wait and make that decision later. When they did the application and left me the bill, I called the office and explained that we had only discussed this and I had not planned on ordering this service this year. She apologized and took my information and said they would look into it and call me back. The next morning I received a call with an apology and they said they would reverse the charges on that application. Needless to say, I was very pleased with their prompt and agreeable resolution! They have earned our recommendation and we will continue to use their services.
Description of Work: We use their lawn treatment/fertilization services, as well as disease and pest spraying for trees and shrubs.

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
$55

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
We are very happy to hear that you are pleased with our services! LawnCare by Walter's number one goal is to provide the best customer service and product service in our industry. Thank you for the positive review and your business!

William M.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems, lawn treatment
  + 2 more
They show up when they say they will. The guy is very good about explaining what they are doing. The price is very good. The quality is excellent.
Description of Work: They do everything for my lawn including landscaping and fertilizing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for your business and the positive review! At LawnCare by Walter, we encourage feedback from our customers and are very pleased to know that you were very satisfied with our services. Our ultimate goal is to always provide the best of everything we do in our industry.

Lawrence H.
03/2012
5.0
irrigation systems, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
They came out and I talked to them. They came right back out to me. They answered all of my questions. They wait until the end of the season to tell you what to do.
Description of Work: They irrigated my lawn earlier. They did overseeding and did the first fertilizing for the front and back.

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
$380

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
We really appreciate your business and the positive feedback! LawnCare by Walter strives to provide the best customer service and top quality products in our industry. We understand that the satisfaction of our customers is what makes our company grow.

Ron R.
06/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
was completed while everyone was at work. Done to perfection without issue
Description of Work: brought in dirt to cover tree roots around 4 large trees and other lawn areas. leveled, seeded area and protected area with straw matt.

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
$600

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Customer, We are so happy to hear that the services we provided last summer was a great experience! Thank you so much for your business and positive feedback. Please remember to refer us to your friends and family members and you can receive referral money to use towards our lawn care services!

Dave M.
12/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They were exceptional. They were timely and their work was good. Their price was a bit on the high side but the work was good. They came right when they said they would.
Description of Work: They completed some landscaping work for me.

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

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
We apologize for not responding to your review in an earlier time frame. Thank you for your positive review and please keep us in mind for your next landscaping or lawn care project!

J M.
09/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
the supervisor was the sales person, and did a fantastic job. the crews were very hard working and friendly. this is the way a project should go.. they left extra sand in case I needed it later. Even used the sod supplier I wanted, so a perfect match could be made.
Description of Work: paver walkway installed and adjoining lawn was excavated and sodded to remove high spots. Also, underground drain tile replaced under sidewalk to center of lawn, and underground sprinkler line relocated.

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
$2,400

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Thank you for your positive review! We apologize for not responding in a more timely manner but please keep us in mind for any landscaping or lawn care services that you need!

Norman N.
09/2008
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
After they seeded my lawn, they didn't use straws to cover the seedlings. Instead they used the cheapest thing they could find. It didn't help the seeds germinate nor fend off the birds. Had to get them back and they charge heavily for straw mat. When grass sprout, there are numerous spots where seeds were insufficient. They said they will take care of it; well they didn't. They said they take care of water pooling in yard; they didn't. Spent more than I needed to for the work they did, which was lousy.
Description of Work: Hired Lawn Care by Walters to seed my yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,000

Response from LawnCare by Walter Inc
Customer, LawnCare by Walter would like to apologize for not responding to your review sooner. We are also very sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the services we provided. Any work that we perform is detailed in an estimate and we do require signature of approval from the customer before any work is performed. In regards to the product we used instead of a straw blanket; penn mulch is used in comparison to a straw blanket due to the pricing of straw blanket being very costly to the customer. It is used quite a bit by many in our industry and it is more cost effective for our customers without compromising quality. In regards to the seeding; seeding can never be 100% guaranteed by anyone due to environmental reasons such as the weather and the amount of water the seedlings receive over a period of time. This response to your review is not by any means a way to excuse what has happened and we are truly sorry that you were not happy with our services. We hope that you will call us in the future and give us a second chance to make things right. Thank you for your feedback!
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Contact information

4235 S Perryville Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016

www.lcbwalter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Lawn Irrigation,
Patios,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Landscaping - Lakefront,
Snow Removal,
Lighting,
Leaf Removal,
Decks and Porches

FAQ

LawnCare by Walter Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

LawnCare by Walter Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, LawnCare by Walter Inc offers free project estimates.
No, LawnCare by Walter Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, LawnCare by Walter Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, LawnCare by Walter Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, LawnCare by Walter Inc does not offer warranties.
LawnCare by Walter Inc offers the following services: Residential & Commercial services: LAWN CARE: fertilizing, weed control, insect control, perimeter pest control, lime & sulfur application, disease control, soil testing, over-seeding, core aeration, dethatching, mowing & snow removal TREE & SHRUB CARE: insect & disease control, deep root feeding, & pruning LANDSCAPE: design & installation, patios, paver walks, retaining & decorative walls, water features, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, gardens, seasonal planters, seasonal decorating

Contact information

4235 S Perryville Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016

www.lcbwalter.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed