Lawn Doctor

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Pest Control

About us

Give yourself the lawn of your dreams with a hand from your local lawn service experts. For nearly 50 years, Lawn Doctor's experts have been helping homeowners achieve greener, healthier grass. By using superior materials, relying on exclusive equipment, and customizing one-of-a-kind lawn service plans for every client, we give your grass exactly what it needs to thrive. The result? A lush, thick lawn that you and your family will fall in love with. If you're not 100% satisfied, we'll make it right. It's that simple. Lawn Doctor of West Lake County is a locally owned and operated franchise. Nick Shaw started this franchise in 2003 and has since grown it to 20 full time employees. Our services cover all the health and nutritional needs of your lawns and landscape plantings. We provide lawn fertilizing (traditional and organic), weed control, grub control, soil enrichment, core aeration, seeding, and mosquito & pest control.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

LAWN CARE, FERTILIZING, WEED CONTROL, AERATION, POWER SEEDING, MOSQUITO & PEST CONTROL, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL.

Services we don't offer

LAWN MOWING, LAWN TRIMMING, TREE & SHRUB TRIMMING, SOD, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, REMOVAL OR INSTALLING.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.936 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
11%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 36 reviews

John S.
11/2023
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
They do a great job with our lawn care and taking care of the mosquitoes on our property.
Description of Work: Lawn care and mosquito control
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for the great review and positive feedback. Looking forward to helping you with the lawn and mosquito needs for many years.

Cihan O.
07/2021
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
he service was good. They were clean. They do what they promise and come on time. They were no weed in my lawn.
Description of Work: Fertilize and lawn care.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for all the years of being a loyal customer.

Jeff G.
07/2021
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The service was very good. I like that I don't have any weed. I use the service every 6 weeks.
Description of Work: Fertilize the grass and coming out of weed and maintain the lawn.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for your years of loyalty and taking time to write a review for us. We look forward to many good years of helping you with the lawn.

John S.
07/2020
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
I've been very picky about who I allow to perform our lawn service. I feel like I've used them all.. but the owner Nick is what makes this Lawn Doctor the best. He is detail oriented and always figures out the "root" of the problem. Hands down... BEST lawn care service..
Description of Work: Lawn Service and mosquito control

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

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for the review. Look forward to another great year.

John S.
05/2018
5.0
pest control, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
Amazing. We are having an At Home Ceremony after our wedding and WOW! These guys turned out lawn AROUND!! I never IMAGINED our lawn could look like this.
Description of Work: Lawn Service

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

Allen S.
08/2017
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Excellent. Any issues that arise, Owner Nick Shaw or Mike quickly address the issue and correct it. Very pleased and will continue to use them for years to come.
Description of Work: Powerseeding and lawn care

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

Julie F.
06/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Weeds showed small signs impact due to first treatment. was told violets may take a few treatments but eventually should be removed completely.
Description of Work: Fertilize and weed removal/prevention

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

Bob A.
06/2017
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Their work is fine. They're pretty responsive. There is not much that I would tell others, I mean it's pretty basic. We haven?t had an issue with our lawn since they took over taking care of it. I believe it was one person that came out. I don't interact with that person. I just think sometimes that we would rather them come out on a more regular basis. They have a scheduled time, but sometimes it seems like it's been too long since they've been here to do their job. They have us on a schedule, but we would like to see them sooner. They come out like every 3 months. They don't come out in the winter time, but Fall, Spring and Summer, they are here.
Description of Work: They just fertilized the lawn.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Bob S.
06/2017
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Their service is good. They come and do five fertilization's a year and I think we have had them for two years. They took over from the old guy who retired. They took over his accounts I think. It's $126 a visit and we have a very big yard, like 25,000 square feet. They have always performed. They have done what they said they were going to do and the yard looks good. The prices are reasonable. They do it cheaper than what we could do it ourselves. I never really had to have them respond because I sign up at the beginning of the year depending on what they're fertilizing for and it seems like they have done that. I have never had to call them to come out. They show up when they are supposed to at the right time of the year.?They have always been nice when I talk to them and leave a letter when they put the applications on, a call back number, and the name of the gentlemen who does the service that day. They kind of assign a person I think for our yard. You will get a fair service for a fair price. They seem to be respectful of my garden when I had a garden out there and they were careful with that. They will make notes on when they did the service or what they think might be problems with the yard and recommended services. I think they are reliable and I get a fair price on what I am getting.
Description of Work: They do lawn fertilizing.

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
$126

Bob A.
06/2017
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: They fertilized the lawn.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ray A.
04/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
First lawn treatment and soil test was performed 4/8/17. Waiting for spring aeration, which probably should be done around May. My lawn was very stressed and had a lot of weeds, that OTC products did not get help. After just 1 treatment from Lawn Doctor, my lawn is much better. By the time the rest of the treatments are done my lawn should be perfect! You do get what you pay for!
Description of Work: Lawn fertilization (6 treatments) core aeration and soil test.

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
$500

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you so much for your kind words, we are glad that you are pleased with our services so far. We look forward to continuing to improve the health and appearance of your lawn, please contact us if you ever have any questions or concerns!

Ewaldas P.
09/2016
2.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I filled out the Online Request for a quote and response to that was very good. I was told he couldn't be here the next day, but Could be that Fri or Sat. I said "GREAT, we'll both be home both days and my husband was glad he'd get to speak with you." He pulled a NO SHOW either day. That was TWO-WEEKS-AGO!! NO phone call to say something came up nor to ask for a re-schedule. If he didn't want to travel to Valparaiso in Porter County, he should of just sid so!
Description of Work: Samples of Bare Spots taken/sent for Analysis and suggestions for correction of repetitive bare spots.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


Response from Lawn Doctor
We apologize for any inconvenience. We determined you were too far out of our service territory to provide a quality service to you and thought that had been communicated to you so we did not actually perform any work at your property. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience or miscommunication that happened on our part.

Michael C.
08/2015
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
They did a decent job. It was a service we had for awhile but we discontinued it. They did decent work we just didn't feel like continuing it.
Description of Work: Lawn & Yard Work. Lawn Fertilization & Treatment. They sprayed some weed killer.

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 Lawn Doctor
Thank you so much for your review. We are sorry that you decided to not continue services with us, but if you ever have any questions about your lawn or landscaping please don't hesitate to contact us in the future, we are always happy to help in any way that we can.

Kelly N.
09/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Weeds are gone. Technicians are professional.
Description of Work: 4 treatments for crab grass and weed control. Grub control treatment and core aeration.

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
$314.82

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company! We are glad that we were able to knock the weeds out of your lawn and hope that we can continue to keep your lawn looking healthy and weed free for a long time to come. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do to help you.

Joanne N.
09/2014
5.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
Nick came out and checked the nest with me. Sprayed it a few times, then came back afterwards to reassure me the nest was dead. I was glad he let me know what was going on so I did not have to worry anymore.
Description of Work: Lawn Doctor came out and took care of a mud wasp nest I had on my house. Nick spray the nest with a foaming agent to kill the wasps. After a while he came back to check the nest and said they were gone. He checked to see if the nest infiltrated my house and they assured me it did not. Nick discussed with me how wasps nest work and what could be done to get rid of them. I was glad to find and relieved that Lawn Doctor also did extermination.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lawn Doctor
Those mud wasps can be such a nuisance! I am glad that we were able to take care of the problem for you and make sure they will not be bothering you anymore. Thank you for your review!

Joanne N.
09/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Lawn Doctor always does a remarkable job caring for my lawn. They show up, do what they need to do and leave. Lawn has looked green, thick, and lush for years. Also, I pay annually for their service.
Description of Work: Lawn Doctor takes care of my lawn with fertilizing and maintenance.

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

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you so much for your review of our company and for your continued loyalty throughout the years. We would not be here without fantastic customers like you and look forward to many more years to come!

Samuel R.
07/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Everything went smoothly. They came and gave a fair estimate for my yard and were prompt in answering and returning phone calls. The tech gave me advice on how to get rid of some stubborn grass that I was unsure as to what kind it was. They were about a week and a half out to get the aeration done but they were upfront about that. I was not here when the tech came to do the aeration but they left an accurate bill and I was able to go online and pay without any hassles. I will be having them do the aeration again and will most likely use them to fertilize and treat the lawn next year as I had already purchased the year round scotts program and wanted to use that this year.
Description of Work: Had Lawn Doctor come do a spring Aeration for my 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
$75

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for your great review [member name removed]. We look forward to being able to do more business with you in the future, please call us with any questions that you may have about the lawn, we are here to help!

Suaan M.
05/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The friendly and professional Lawn Doctor staff, did a customized analysis of our lawn and created a care plan for us. Then they came out and provided a spring weed and feed for our lawn. I had several questions regarding the health of our lawn, when to over-seed, aeration, and more. The staff was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. Following the initial visit, the owner call me to discuss the quote and answer any other questions I had. He matched price on some of his competitors spring specials and explained their lawn care plan for our property. When we received our first invoice, they included a hand written personal note, thanking us for choosing them to service our property. You just don't get this kind of customer service and appreciation very often... It's wonderful to find a local business we can rely on and trust to do what they say they will! Our lawn looks 100% better after just the initial treatment. I can't wait to see how beautiful and lush it will be at the end of the season! Thanks Lawn Doctor!
Description of Work: Lawn Care Analysis and Spring Weed and Feed

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
$65

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you so much for your wonderful review [member name removed]. We are so glad that you were already seeing some great results on your lawn after our first application, we look forward to continuing to improve the health of your lawn! Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you and don't hesitate to call us with any questions you may have. We very much appreciate your business.

Rick W.
07/2013
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Lawn was in terrible shape, and now looks 100% better, but there are still some very stubborn weeds left to eliminate, which should be taken care of with subsequent treatments.
Description of Work: Weed and Feed

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
$79

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for the great review. We are surely going to get those really tough weeds under control this season. Keep the the watering, the soil up there just drains the water away. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to make that lawn look better.

Rosa C.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
It's too early to tell how well the treatments are working. I'm optimistic though. A more thorough review will be forthcoming.
Description of Work: A year's worth of lawn treatment for a significantly large lot. We're early on the season but so far, so good.

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
$700

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for your great review. We have quite the plan for your lawn this season. Keep up the watering on those seedlings and let us know if there are any weeds poking through so we can get them knocked out before they harm the new grass. We appreciate customers who take an active role in their lawn and really look forward to making the lawn look great this season. See your lawn soon.

Michael S.
02/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
He was very informative. We will probably use him this summer. He was very knowledgeable and gave us some tips to get our lawn back in shape. Then he was pretty hands off which I like.
Description of Work: I last used Lawn Doctor of West Lake County a couple months ago for a consultation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for your review. We look forward to another great season for 2013. If there is anything else we can do better please feel free to contact us.

Richard W.
11/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
So far very good. They did every thing they said they would do.
Description of Work: They treated the lawn with grubb control and fertilizer and power seed the lawn. The owner gave specific instructions and gave me a tutorial on how the grass should grow in this climate .

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
$400

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you Member for your great review. I know we only just started work on your lawn this fall, but the best is yet to come. We really hope the seeding continues to fill in and thicken up in your lawn and plan to keep treating the lawn for 2013. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact us at the office or via email. Thanks again for your business

Ethan H.
07/2012
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Very well. As I said they're personable and responseive, and the lawn looks a 1000 times better than it used to.
Description of Work: I picked LawnDoctor because of prior bad experiences with bigger companies like TruGreen and Chemlawn. (Backstory: I specifically told both I wanted only a one-time service, and if I wanted additional treatments or services, I would call them and specifically instructed them not to call me at home to try to up-sell me other treatments or schedule future treatments unless I called and asked for them. They both did both anyway, and now I won't have anything to do with them.) Anyway, we moved to our current house in fall 2010, and both these past springs, our lawn was lousy with dandelions, clover, and all other sorts of weeds. LawnDoctor did one treatment, and all the dandelions were gone within about ten days, and we haven't had a trace of any more since then. They've done follow-up treatments since then to keep the lawn fortified and try to revive some dead spots. We still have a few more treatments to go, and some serious rehab to do in the fall, but the difference in my lawn is already night and day: no more weeds, greener, thicker, etc. Their techs give great advice and are very responsive. FYI, the price above is a ball-park for about 5 or 6 treatments over the spring and summer. Each treatment costs just over $100, for a pretty big yard.

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
$500

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for your great review. We will continue to make great steps forward this season, and the lawn is going to keep getting better. Spring 2013 should just be amazing though. I always tell customers, we can make some great changes this season, but the proactive fall work we do will set your lawn up for a great next year. Thank you again for your business and great review.

Margaret S.
03/2012
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are fantastic. They are very personable. He calls sometimes with a recorded message with things I might need to do with my lawn because of changes in the weather. It is very personal service. I've been using them for about 5 years. I pay about $500 a year.
Description of Work: I use Lawn Doctor for lawn service.

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
$500

Mary J.
06/2011
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They were very accomodating. I requested to have my lawn fertilized 3 times rather than the normal 6 times. I've had 2 treatments so far and the lawn looks fantastic! They also have a great personality and performed thorough work.
Description of Work: Fertilized my 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
$55

Response from Lawn Doctor
We really look forward to keeping the lawn in great shape. Thank you for your review
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Contact information

1103 E Hwy 330, Griffith, IN 46319

http://www.lawndoctor.com/angies-list

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
208837
Trade License Locale
IN
Trade License Authority
Office of Indiana State Chemist
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2024

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 Fertilization & Treatment,
Pest Control

FAQ

Lawn Doctor is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lawn Doctor accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Lawn Doctor offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lawn Doctor offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Lawn Doctor offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Lawn Doctor does not offer emergency services.
No, Lawn Doctor does not offer warranties.
Lawn Doctor offers the following services: LAWN CARE, FERTILIZING, WEED CONTROL, AERATION, POWER SEEDING, MOSQUITO & PEST CONTROL, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL.
LAWN MOWING, LAWN TRIMMING, TREE & SHRUB TRIMMING, SOD, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, REMOVAL OR INSTALLING.

Contact information

1103 E Hwy 330, Griffith, IN 46319

http://www.lawndoctor.com/angies-list

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM