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Blade Cutters

Lawn and Yard Work, Pavers and Hardscaping, Tree Service,

About us

Blade Cutters, in Crown Point, IN, is a premier landscaping specialist serving Valparaiso, Chesterton, Munster, St. John and the surrounding areas since 1998. We offer landscaping, fertilization, water features, weed control, weekly mowing, erosion control and more. We offer our services to residential and commercial property, apartment complexes and homeowners associations. For all your landscaping needs, contact Blade Cutters in Crown Point today!

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Water Features, Waterfalls, Water Fountains, Mosquito Control, Erosion and Sediment Control, Walk Ways, Landscape Design and Installation, Landscape Renovations, Grading Lots, Tree & Shrub Maintenance, Seed & Sod Installation, Hydroseeding, Drainage, Paver Patios & Walks, Killall or Roundup Application, Fire Pits, Holiday Decoration Services, Fall Clean-up & Leaf Management, Annual Flower Installation & Maintenance, Trimming and Pruning of Bushes & Hedges, Debris Removal, Power Raking, Mulching Service, Bed Weeding, Bush Hogging or Field Cutting, Commercial Snow Removal, Landscaping, Fertilization, Weed Control, Patios, Retaining Walls, Synthetic Turf, Weekly Mowing and Maintenance, Residential and Commercial Property

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

3.89 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
44%
4
11%
3
22%
2
0%
1
22%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.8
value
3.8
professionalism
3.6
responsiveness
3.6
punctuality
3.9
Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews

Megan T.
11/2020
1.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! IF I COULD DO IT OVER I WOULD HAVE GONE ELSEWHERE!!!!! This is my experience.....We got our front and backyard (full sod and landscaping) along with hardscape- a retaining wall for our front yard in late 2014 by Blade Cutters. Come March 2019 our retaining rock wall was collapsing in two spots. The crew came out to look at it and said that it was built with inadequate materials. After going back and forth, Gayle (the owner's mother who works in the office) agreed to send a crew out to repair it. They said it should have been glued before but wasn't, removed some blocks from the wall, stacked and glued it together. Approximately one year later after they "fixed it" it fell apart again and Gayle finally came out again after having to explain to her repeatedly why I was upset. They tried saying it must be a problem with the dirt pushing out the wall or water when we clearly do not have ANY water issues and the whole purpose of a retaining wall in the first place is to keep dirt from moving!! Then she sent us a quote to have the company come out and rebuild the wall with new material, correctly. I was shocked that she would expect us to fork over 4 grand plus and blindly trust that they would build it correctly this time! After MUCH back and forth over several months Gayle agreed in writing that she would send the crew out to fix the wall with the materials that were already in use and make it look acceptable. That was in September and it is now almost December and Gayle nor anyone from the Blade Cutters office have returned my calls or emails. I am a very reasonable person and I expect that a company would stand by their work and not just blatantly ignore an unhappy customer. I have neighbors with retaining walls that have lasted them over 10 years that were done by other companies and have no issues whatsoever. The companies that did our neighbors' obviously used the correct type of material and did the work correctly. I would never recommend this company if you want work that is done correctly, will last you more than a few years, or a company that will stand by their work. I am frustrated, have been dealing overall with this issue since late spring. Now winter is coming fast and I am in the same boat I was 6 months ago with a collapsed retaining wall done by a company that did not perform a job correctly. Also to note: I asked them to respond to me on their facebook a few weeks ago as a last ditch effort....they then removed my comment and now I cannot even leave my honest review on facebook because they blocked me from being able to comment or leave a review. That probably took more effort than if they would simply contact me back.
Description of Work: Retaining wall collapsed two times in 5 years. They promised they would fix and didn't. Terrible customer service and follow up! Would tell all my family and friends to stay away from this company!

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


Todd S.
05/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They had to wait over a week with all the rains. When they finally were able to get to it dry, I came home to an absolutely gorgeous yard, They always do exemplary work.
Description of Work: Mowed large 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

Donn U.
08/2014
3.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Front turned out well, eventually, though one application was done badly, leaving crop circle effect over entire lawn. No offer to adjust price...but and quot;onlyand quot; lasted a couple of months. In spite of promises and good moisture throughout spring and most of summer, back is no better than when I bought the home, almost a year later.
Description of Work: Aerated and seeded lawn last fall on new home (bought with front sodded but neglected and back seeded and neglected). Also, purchased weed and fertilize package for spring/summer/fall.

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

$220

Renate S.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jobs done o the condominium's satisfaction. We are always looking for bids for the financial benefit of our community, another company had better prices and had similar work quality.
Description of Work: Variety of landscaping jobs on 8 buildings.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Debbie V.
09/2013
5.0
tree service, hardscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 2 more
It went very well. They were very conscious about where they placed the plants, and asked my opinion. They also graded the job properly. They did a wonderful job, were very polite, and they cleaned up every day before they left. The firepit is just beautiful. I really wanted the plants and trees to be native to indiana, and they did a good job keeping them native.
Description of Work: They laid sod, landscaped the front and back of our new house, added a firepit., and planted trees.

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
$13,000

Richard F.
05/2013
4.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I asked for a quote to perform some landscaping and to cut the lawn at 2 of my house in LOFS. They accomplished both without ever inconveniencing me. I did all of the detail set up work from the phone in my office. Elite wanted me to set up an appointment - which I did - then they weren't sure what it would cost. After 3 phone calls and them not ever cutting my grass when they said they would I cut it myself until I found Blade Cutters. I would have given Elite an and quot;Fand quot; but I can't find them on here any longer to do that. I'm not one to complain but I think cutting the grass is pretty straight forward, typically your local 15 year old can do it without too much trouble. So far, Blade CUtter has been on time and cut both properties that look snice and I've never actually met anyone - exactly how I like it.
Description of Work: Blade Cutters actually returned my phone call in a timely matter and they actually quoted, performed the work, and did it on the day they said they would. Don't bother calling Elite Lawn care - they will be a waste of your time.

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

MARIANNE M.
05/2013
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Little to no work was done.
Description of Work: After I contracted the company to have some work done I received a contract to sign with the amount to be charged for the services due listed in detail on it. The amount was extremely high but I accepted it on the recommendation of a friend and neighbor. The crew of this company arrived late one day and wanted to know the property lines. I showed them and the started to work. They worked about a half hour and did not really do much of anything. They returned the next morning and about forty minutes after they arrived, a representative of the business arrived and said that it was to much work for what they had listed on their contract. I pointed out that I had a contract and if they did not want to honor it that I would like my money back and I would not under any circumstances pay more than the original high price listed on the original contract. They packed up and left. I then contacted their office to receive my money returned. I find this unprofessional. A contract is just that and should be honored.

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


Response from Blade Cutters
While we hate for anyone to be unhappy with our company, this particular situation is one we’ll just have to take with stride as this customer does not seem to be satisfied with any form of rectification. (deleted member name) asked for a spring cleanup which we perform almost daily throughout March, April, & May. We sent her an estimate for the work, and even though we are more than happy to answer any questions anyone may have but she didn’t question what was to be done. However, when we showed up at the property she started directing our crew to do work that wasn’t agreed to and that would have taken them much longer then the labor cost she had paid for. When she became upset about that our manager quickly went to the site to try to resolve the issue. In the end, she and our manager agreed that we should stop the work that was being done, not charge for the progress we had made on her property, and issue a full refund (which was personally delivered to her that same afternoon). This was a simple miscommunication that has been blown out of proportion. We're sorry it didn't work out.

Christine M.
07/2012
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal, tree service
  + 1 more
great. Blade Cutters is very very custmoer service oriented and they do not do unecessary work.
Description of Work: 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
$800

Richard B.
08/2011
3.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They guys on the crews are hardworking and thorough. They do good work. One of the crew leaders (Alex?) seems very knowledgeable. He discussed things with my wife without being condescending. I'm not sure all the guys on the crews speak English and that was a challenge when they were mowing the lawn. The rates are competitive. The managers are a different story. Dennis is not that knowledgeable and doesn't return calls. If I call Kevin, he takes care of the problem, unfortunately by calling Dennis and telling him. Dennis will sometimes call my wife back. She has left messages with the office and they never responded. We asked Dennis about cutting back some Spirea in the Spring because they were getting woody. I think he actually recommended against it. I did it myself and they look great. They bloomed nicely, have great shape and color. They are now blooming again.
Description of Work: We have had them perform many different services. They also care for the common areas in our subdivision. They used to cut our entire lawn (1.2 acres). They have applied fertilizer and herbicides. They have been out to do seasonal cleanup, tree and bush trimming, planting and softscapes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$86

Response from Blade Cutters
We have tried to take on the miscommunication problem by adding another office employee. She's here Monday-Friday 8-5, so with the exception of a few daily errands you should always be able to reach someone in the office with any of your concerns at those times.

    Contact information

    1205 Erie Ct, Crown Point, IN 46307

    https://www.bladecutters.net/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Lawn and Yard Work,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Tree Service,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Leaf Removal,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Landscaping,
    Landscaping - Lakefront,
    Snow Removal

    FAQ

    Blade Cutters is currently rated 3.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Blade Cutters accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Blade Cutters offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Blade Cutters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Blade Cutters does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Blade Cutters does not offer emergency services.
    No, Blade Cutters does not offer warranties.
    Blade Cutters offers the following services: Water Features, Waterfalls, Water Fountains, Mosquito Control, Erosion and Sediment Control, Walk Ways, Landscape Design and Installation, Landscape Renovations, Grading Lots, Tree & Shrub Maintenance, Seed & Sod Installation, Hydroseeding, Drainage, Paver Patios & Walks, Killall or Roundup Application, Fire Pits, Holiday Decoration Services, Fall Clean-up & Leaf Management, Annual Flower Installation & Maintenance, Trimming and Pruning of Bushes & Hedges, Debris Removal, Power Raking, Mulching Service, Bed Weeding, Bush Hogging or Field Cutting, Commercial Snow Removal, Landscaping, Fertilization, Weed Control, Patios, Retaining Walls, Synthetic Turf, Weekly Mowing and Maintenance, Residential and Commercial Property

    Contact information

    1205 Erie Ct, Crown Point, IN 46307

    https://www.bladecutters.net/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM