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Dowsh Lawn Care

Lawn and Yard Work, Leaf Removal, Landscaping,

About us

Owner-operated. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No service fees. No extra charge for after-hours service. Additional email - scott@dowshlawncare.com.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential and commercial lawn mowing and maintenance, snow and leaf removal, shrub trimming, weeding, minor tree & brush removal.

Services we don't offer

Landscaping, lawn fertilization & lawn irrigation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.936 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
6%
3
3%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 36 reviews

Robert D.
02/2020
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
They do a good job. They are reasonably priced. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Lawn care. Cut grass and take care of leaves.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dawn S.
12/2019
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I first began using Dowsh for lawn mowing. They are fast, reliable, and reasonable. I have also recently used Dowsh for leaf removal and mulch installation, They have done an excellent job in every task.
Description of Work: mowing, leaf removal, mulch installation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert D.
11/2016
4.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
Lawn is cut very well. Leaves are still on lawn
Description of Work: Lawn cut and leaves picked up

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ROSANNE & DAVID P.
05/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Scott Tepper has been servicing this property and we have been so happy with him that two other relatives have employed him as well.
Description of Work: Cuts and trims about an acre behind the house and a small yard in front of the house.

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
$50.51

Toni C.
04/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
As always he did a very thorough job. I am always pleased with his work.
Description of Work: Mowed front, back and sides of lawn.

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
$35

Denise S.
04/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Good job but since we are a residence we are kind of low on the priority list. Not a surprise but not as convenient as we had hoped.
Description of Work: Snow removal - plowed driveway and sidewalk.

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
$36

Jay C.
10/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Scott comes once every other week to cut the lawn. He does an excellent job and always performs great work. The only issue with Scott is that he has so many clients that he cannot schedule you; however, he will always come during the week he tells you he will.
Description of Work: Scott cut the grass at my house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$26

MARIA M.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Scott and his team do a wonderful job! They come on a regular basis and work in a timely manner. If there is something extra that needs attention, I will call Scott and he calls back within an hour. Scott and his team are professional and responsive to our requests. He communicates well and has given us suggestions about our lawn in the past. The front and back lawn area is not very large so the price is very reasonable. Dowsh Lawn Care has been mowing and trimming our lawn since July 2011. We are very satisfied with his work ethic, quality of work, his down to earth personality and his attention to details with our lawn. Scott, thank you.
Description of Work: DOWSH LAWN CARE TEAM mows and trims the lawn - front and back of my home. Scott Tepper and his team cut/trim the lawn on a weekly basis.

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
$25.5

Susan L.
05/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I contacted Dowsh Lawn Care to have my back yard cleaned up. I had a lot of leaves and pine needles that I just didn't have a chance to remove during the fall. I also needed someone to put grass seed down because, again, I didn't have a chance to do this in the fall. In any case, I called Dowsh on a Sunday and my phone call was returned a couple of hours later. Scott asked me a lot of questions concerning the yard work. In particular, I'm glad that he asked if I have a dump site because other companies assumed I did not and so they wanted to charge me for removal. Scott asked because he is thorough and wants to perform the work that the customer wants. So we scheduled a date for the clean up and Scott was here on time. He worked really h****** our yard. It looked great after he was finished. I would definitely hire him again for similar work.
Description of Work: Leaf removal, debris removal, seeding for the grass

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
$120

Laura K.
05/2013
3.0
leaf removal
  + -1 more
The only thing Dowsh Lawn Care did for me was rake leaves. I couldn't believe the price. I even have a huge basketball court in my back yard, so I don't have a huge back yard. He didn't blow my patio or my back porch. He said it was damp, so he couldn't get it off. He shouldn't charge top dollar when he didn't do a top dollar job. I called him and we had discussed some things, then he came back weeks later to do the job. He just showed up. He didn't even call me prior to coming. He then did the work. I thought that price included blowing off the patio and making things look clean. I'm not someone who normally complains. I've had other people do my yard before and I never thought he was going to charge me $500.00. It was just ridiculous. He said he paid by the hour, but most people do that by the job. I just took for granted that he would do the job appropriately and do the work. If the weather conditions weren't good enough for him to do an A-plus job on it, he should have waited for another day.
Description of Work: He raked leaves in my yard.

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

$500

Jay C.
05/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
However, Professionalism in preparation was sorely lacking. He has no ability to plan his jobs (Understandable, size duration length). But his non-communication is the most disturbing. If you have all day to sit around and wait to see if he will show up (his last message actually said Monday or Tuesday) you will be satisfied. I am just bothered by the lack of communication.
Description of Work: As far as the physical work, Scott was excellent. He came, quickly cut the grass and was gone. Once he gets here, all is well.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30

Joan S.
12/2012
5.0
leaf removal
  + -1 more
This is the second year I've used their leaf removal service, and once again they did an excellent job. They will even go up on my porch, and in my landscaped areas to remove all the leaves. Will use them again next year!
Description of Work: I contracted with them to do leaf removal from 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
$250

Craig W.
11/2012
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
Scott was very responsive, arrived on the date he promised and worked diligently. Scott is a very honest and dependable person, even to the point that he was willing to stick to his estimate eventhough he had to put in extra time to finish the job. We had no problem paying Scott for his extra time as he did an excellent job and stayed with it to the end.
Description of Work: Scott removed leaves from our shade garden, wife's lily garden and our front and side yards.

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
$300

Patricia F.
11/2012
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
Thorough, professional job. Will definitly use on a regular basis from now on.
Description of Work: Needed leaves cleared from front and back yard.

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
$85

Charles D.
01/2012
5.0
leaf removal
  + -1 more
No offense to Scott but his was the third leaf removal company with an "A" rating on Angie's List that I called. The first two simply did not return my call. Probably because it is off season, but still frustrating. Scott answered when I called and was at the house the next day to do the work. He finished a job in just a few hours that, when I have done it in the past, has taken me days. Because I know my yard pretty well, I know of a few areas that are either very hard to clean up or easy to miss (like behind the air conditioning units). After walking through the backyard, it looks like Scott found all those areas. He did a great job, I got more than I expected, and paid less than I expected. What else can you ask for?
Description of Work: Scott removed the leaves from my front and back yard and the dead plants from flower beds throughout the 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
$100

Stephen H.
01/2012
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
Scott did an excellent job in a timely manner. He was very courteous, a pleasure to do business with!
Description of Work: Leaf removal, sweet gum ball removal, blowing debris off of sidewalk and driveway.

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
$150

Patricia B.
07/2011
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
We have been using Dowsh lawn care to mow and trim our lawn for a couple of months now. When we first contacted Scott in early May, he gave us a competitive estimate to mow and trim our lawn between our homes closing date in May and our move in date in late June. We thought we might take care of our lawn needs after moving in, but Scott has been doing a great job and makes it well worth the $30! So we have decided to stay with his lawn care service.
Description of Work: Mowing and trimming our lawn.

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
$30

Tim H.
05/2011
5.0
leaf removal
  + -1 more
He arrived on time and did a great job.
Description of Work: remove leaves

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

Donald E.
03/2011
5.0
leaf removal
  + -1 more
We were very plased with the result. No gum balls to be seen (even though we know more will fall), and the leaves and dead limbs were all picked up and hauled away. No bags to deal with.
Description of Work: Leaf removal; gum ball removal; and removal of a few dead limbs

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

Mary S.
03/2011
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
On Thursday I contacted Scott through Angie's List, described what I needed, and asked him for an estimate. On Friday he replied, agreeing to stop by my property. On Saturday he arrived and we discussed the project. On Sunday he emailed his estimate along with a recap of the work to be done, so we both knew we were on the same page. Once I had everyone else's estimates, I chose Scott and he came by a couple of days later. No one was home when he arrived, but when I returned home from work that afternoon, he was just wrapping things up. I was amazed that he was able to complete the work all in one day, and that he did such a thorough job! Scott communicates well, is prompt, and does excellent work. I would recommend him to anyone and have no doubt that I will be using him for more lawn work this Spring/Summer.
Description of Work: Scott certainly had his work cut out for him. Our backyard was covered in a deep layer of leaves and overgrown brush that had been cut away from the perimeter of the yard and tossed into a pile in the middle of the lawn. There were also many twigs and small branches, and a huge partial tree trunk. Oh yeah, and pet waste... plus, everything was still partially wet from the snow and rain we've been having. But by the time Scott left, you would never know any of that stuff had been there. It was all removed and the yard looks so much better now. He even agreed to remove about a dozen cinderblocks and a large bag of miscellaneous trash.

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
$550

Reta A.
02/2011
5.0
lawn service, snow removal
  + 0 more
This is the second time we have needed his snow removal services and Scott Kepper did a fine job. He was very courteous, came when he said he could come later in the evening and we would recommend his company wholeheartily.
Description of Work: Performed snow removal on a long driveway from a major street and in the back of our 4-family apt. building where there are 4 car garages.

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
$50

Joyce B.
01/2011
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
I had talked to several other companies throughout the fall, but they just didn't seem to want the work. So I did what I should have done much earlier in the fall, turned to Angie's List!. I contacted Dowsch the week before our first big snow in St. Louis. The owner, Scott, stayed in touch with me 2 times/ week while we were waiting for the snow/ice to thaw and the rain to stop long enough for things to dry off. Scott did a great job clearing and hauling the leaves away. I am once again proud of my yard! I plan on using Dowsch againin the spring.
Description of Work: Leaf removal in early January -- brrrrr -- after several rain and snow storms.

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

Jonathan S.
01/2011
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They did a great job. I spent $25 on that job as we have a small lawn. We were pretty happy with them. They were very careful and they did a great job. They showed up on time and invoiced us the job so I did not have to worry about it every time. We just have to look at it at the end of every month.
Description of Work: I used Dowsh Lawn Care in October of last year to mow the lawn.

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
$25

JEANETTE S.
11/2010
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
  + 0 more
Excellent experience. I sent Scott Tepper, the owner, an e-mail asking for a leaf removal estimate. Scott telephoned me the next morning, gave me an approximate cost per hour for his services, and performed the work that day. When I returned home from work, my yard was completely free of leaves. They cleaned all of them - even those under my sun deck, which are really hard to get to. I am very happy with the service I received from Dowsh Lawncare.
Description of Work: Removed leaves from front and back yards and around the house.

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
$60

SANDRA B.
10/2010
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
He did well and I was satisfied with him. I have no complaints about his work and I would go back to him if something happens to my current lawn person.
Description of Work: Dowsh Lawn Care did some mowing and aeration on my lawn a few years ago.

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
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Contact information

unknown, Waterloo, IL 62298

Dowshlawncare.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Lawn and Yard Work,
Leaf Removal,
Landscaping,
Tree Service,
Snow Removal

FAQ

Dowsh Lawn Care is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Dowsh Lawn Care accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Dowsh Lawn Care offers free project estimates.
No, Dowsh Lawn Care does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dowsh Lawn Care does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dowsh Lawn Care offers emergency services.
Yes, Dowsh Lawn Care offers warranties.
Dowsh Lawn Care offers the following services: Residential and commercial lawn mowing and maintenance, snow and leaf removal, shrub trimming, weeding, minor tree & brush removal.
Landscaping, lawn fertilization & lawn irrigation.

Contact information

unknown, Waterloo, IL 62298

Dowshlawncare.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day