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Great American Landscapes Inc

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Patios,

About us

We are a premier family-owned landscape contractor serving residential, commercial and institutional clients in the greater Washington area since 1984. All of our service areas - Design, Installation, Maintenance and Customer Service share the ultimate goal "that every client's expectations are met or exceeded throughout the contracting experience with us." At Great American, our focus is YOU! We recognize that when you call us it is with a specific purpose and objective in mind. Our job is to help clients articulate their wants and needs and evaluate how we can best help them. Our difference is the quality of our people, services and products. Over 75% of our business comes from referrals and repeat customers. We believe this statistic is a great testament to why we are "A DIFFERENT KIND OF LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR." Join our club.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape Design, Walkways & Pathways, Paver, Natural Stone & Flagstone Patios & Entertainment Areas, Driveways, Entrance Features & Gates, Decks & Screen Porches, Swimming Pool Surrounds, Outdoor Kitchens, Gas Grills, Stone & Stone Veneer Retaining Walls & Steps, Plantings, Drainage Solutions, Garden Structures, Water Features, Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits, Accent Lighting, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance, Clean-Ups, & Snow Removal.

Services we don't offer

Plumbing, Carpentry, Swimming Pool Installation, Stone Masons, & Tree Removal.


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7100 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
6%
3
3%
2
8%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 100 reviews

Jeanne A.
04/2013
5.0
landscaping, irrigation systems, mulch, pavers, gravel, hardscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 4 more
I'd say that the overall experience was great
Description of Work: Great American contacted us by phone before the ink was dry on the request.....I think that's wonderful. We met on the 28th of March at whcih time a very comprehensive drawing of our front yard was drawn and then we talked about any and all possible alternatives. Quite a bit of time was taken with us detailing all aspects of the drawing. And for that I thank you!

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
$69

Shannon S.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, masonry
  + 1 more
Kurt, from Great American Landscapes, Inc., arrived promptly for our appointment. He was very knowledgeable and very professional. He listened to our concerns, took a tour of the yard and commented on several options, and then did a more thorough assessment around the yard, taking photos, etc. He understood that we desired a prioritized plan, broken down into projects or segments, with pricing for each project. He said that he would send an itemized plan and estimate, broken down by project, within a week. Kurt forwarded a well-layed out estimate that covered all of the areas of concern, itemized by project, and prioritized by importance of project. The pricing was very reasonable, and he was very forthcoming about alternatives and what projects could/should wait, vs. which ones were recommended first. His plan, estimate and approach were very cogent. Kurt also touched base with us after he sent the estimate as follow-up to his visit. We are currently in the middle of some additional projects, but I would not hesitate to recommend this company based on our initial interaction. We will follow up with additional comments if/when work is done.
Description of Work: Company representative came out to provide an assessment, advice and estimate for re-landscaping, water mitigation plan, and rebuild of brick retaining wall.

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
$69

Barbara H.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Called next day following purchasing the Deal. Arrived 2 days later as scheduled made some good recommendations about problem areas. About a week later, hand delivered fairly detailed sketch of rear yard recommendartion, as well as written recommendations plans for the front yard, a sample of the suggested edging product, and pricing broken down into 5 separate stages.
Description of Work: I only had the landscape plan and estimate done. Decided not to proceed at this time.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Debbi D.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Juliane was very prompt and kind. When she couldn't make on of the appt. she's called me before the appointment time to reschedule and emailed the design in a timely manner.
Description of Work: I bought their landscaping design special. They provided me with some good ideas and a design as well as an estimated budget for the job.

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
$69

Melissa P.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
I was extremely happy with the services. I highly recommend dealing with this company and will do business with them again.
Description of Work: Chris arrived at my house right on time. He called ahead to schedule the appointment and was very accommodating to my schedule. He was friendly, pleasant and completely professional. He asked me what I was looking for in my yard. I was in way over my head and he made me feel very comfortable and was upfront and honest when I asked his opinion. He had some excellent ideas for my yard and gave me a great sketch to use on my own. I stated up front that I was interested in doing the work myself and he never once pushed for me to purchase from his company. He was a pleasure to do business with and I would definitely work with him in the future. He said I should call him anytime with questions that I have. I haven't called him yet but feel that if I did call him in a few months he would remember me and be helpful. A+++

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
$70

Joanne R.
01/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They were awesome! Did exactly what I wanted and made great suggestions
Description of Work: Landscaping in front 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

Ann R.
12/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, leaf removal, mulch, pavers, gravel, drain pipe, lakefront landscaping
  + 6 more
Their landscape work was so beautiful that we hired them to do additional landscaping. We have used their services for three years now and we are always pleased with their attention to detail and their responsiveness to our questions and concerns. We also .call on them on a regular basis for maintainance of all our outside needs - landscaping, pruning, fall cleanup and spring plantings. I highly recommend them
Description of Work: We originally hired Great American Landscape to correct a driveway that flooded on a regular basis. We had called in seven other driveway "experts" and none had a definitive solution to our problem until we contacted GAL. They corrected our problem with drains and landscaping. .

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
$2,000

Kathy W.
05/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
They were very good. They did a nice job. They were on time. It was the first time we had used them. The price was reasonable for the wall. They were very professional.
Description of Work: They put in a rock wall in the front yard.

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

Raymond W.
05/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
They were very responsive and got me a quote quickly. They were very prompt. I didn't go with them because somebody got me a better price. They wanted $5,400 and the person who got it was $4,500. It wasn't a crazy difference but enough to go with the other person. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Great American Landscapes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400

Sharon R.
04/2012
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping, hardscaping, masonry, mulch
  + 3 more
All the jobs we have had them do went smoothly.
Description of Work: They have done work for us since the late 1990's. 1) Removed exising paver walk and installed new one. 2) Laid a low fieldstone wall and re-cemented loose slate patio stones. 3) Laid a 3 tiered fieldstone wall which entailed removing existing plantings and trees; burying downspout pipes, providing soil, mulch and planting 1 Crype Myrtle trees. 4) 2 other time we have had them landscape two different areas in the front of the house. They are great to work with and very professional. Highly recommend 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
$6,800

Walter M.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
He is very professional and always seemed to know what he was doing. He gave great recommendations that have worked out over time. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: He constructed a retaining wall, he put a walkway in front of our house, and planted bushes out front. He also did maintenance for us over a 2-3 year period.

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

Blaine E.
04/2012
4.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
In general, they did the job rather well. The patio, the stone work for the creek bed, and the stone wall turned out fine, but the brick work left something to be desired, and we disliked the sod that they used.
Description of Work: They laid a patio, did stone work for a dry creek bed, and added brick to our retaining wall.

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

Jeff S.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
I love them and would highly recommend them. The yard looks great.
Description of Work: They did a spring clean up which included mowing, mulching, and pruning.

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

scott O.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They arrived on time, worked quickly and neatly, and they did an excellent job. The yard looks great! Furthermore, some items they planted had been attracting deer which were damaging the lawn, so they replaced the items at their own expense. They also corrected little issues which added to the overall aesthetic of the yard. Needless to say, I will be using them for future work.
Description of Work: They redid all of the landscaping in our front 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
$12,000

John C.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I think they're great. They follow up well, and they do excellent work.
Description of Work: They did a spring 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

shikhar S.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Everything was great, and we have no problems with the work.
Description of Work: They rerouted some gutter lines and corrected the slope of the land to address some drainage issues.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy R.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Everything went well with the initial work, and the workers themselves couldn't have been nicer. However, the front office seemed disinterested in providing routine maintenance a year after the installation.
Description of Work: They completely redid the landscaping in the front yard.

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


Paul S.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
The company was very courteous, finished the job on time, and its craftsmanship was superb. It was pleasure dealing with the company contact person as well.
Description of Work: They laid a patio and provided landscaping services as well.

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

Joseph A.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The workers were prompt, courteous, and completed the job quickly. Furthermore, they did excellent work.
Description of Work: They did maintenance on the yard.

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

Austin A.
03/2012
2.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Because the company was recommended by Angie's List I contacted them to see if they wored in my area and would be open to visiting and providing an estimate. The person I spoke with on the phone said she did not know if they work work in Burke, VA, but she would check and call me back. I never heard back from them. It would be fine if they do not work in my area, but I would have appreciated the call back that was promised.
Description of Work: Replace walkway and resurface front porch with pavers. other brick repair work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Melissa D.
12/2011
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Barry came out to the house a couple of times to talk to us about the issues we had been having with minor water seepage in our basement following hurricane Irene. He was very knowledgeable and was willing to talk through several different options for our complicated lawn drainage situation. Estimates were prompt as were answers to our questions. He came out day-of to oversee the work and had a great team leader on site all day. The workers did a great job, were friendly and didn't mind explaining their work throughout the day. Price estimate came in middle of the road so we were confident it was fair. Only minor downside was that they charge a fee to use a credit card for payment, so we paid by check. It was worth the minor inconvenience to have such great work done. No more water in the basement!
Description of Work: Great American came out to bury a couple of downspouts and reroute the drainage in our lawn including lawn regrading and a swale. Also removed a small concrete slab near 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
$2,500

Joanne R.
11/2011
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
  + 0 more
See the above report....everything went great.
Description of Work: I have had drainage problems since purchasing this house in 2009. Two previous attempts with two other companies did not solve the problems. Great American Landscapes diagnosed the problems beyond what I already knew and came up with new ideas to fix them. The estimate was more than reasonable and the folks in the office worked with me to pick a date that worked and also stayed in touch when wet weather pushed the date a day. Two gentlemen arrived bright and early and worked through the day, approximately 11 hours. They dug three dry wells, filled them in expertly, repaired two window wells and angled them so as to keep the water away, and layed new underground drainage pipe. They brought extra sod and repaired other parts of my yard and leveled my air unit, at no extra cost. I now have no above ground piping and my sump pump as already stopped running as often. I am thrilled to have found a trustworthy and competent landscaping company and will refer them to anyone that asks.

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
$2,000

Robert B.
10/2011
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Smooth as silk--did not begrudge writing the checks......
Description of Work: They did a significant landscaping project at my home. I started out with an outstanding plan, but with some minor tweaks they even made it better and more economical. We worked mainly with Kevin O'Neil---everything he did was professional, returned calls promptly, informed us on start date of both subs and his men. The quality of the work was excellent, the plants were superb and his men were professional. Results are impeccable. I will most likely sign up with him to do a full service maintenance including grass cutting, fertilizing, leaves, sprinkler system and lighting......he does it all.

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
$25,000

Charles K.
09/2011
5.0
landscaping, patios
  + 0 more
It looks great. I am very pleased with the work. I received 3 estimates and they had the best price.
Description of Work: They installed a patio.

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
$5,800

DOUGLAS M.
07/2011
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel, drain pipe, hardscaping, patios
  + 3 more
Showed up on time and worked very hard. They were also flexible with choices on various plants and made some last minute adjustments
Description of Work: We love Great American! They did the front yard last year, and just finished phase one of the back. Extremely well done, they were very flexible, including splitting the job over multiple years at our request and planning accordingly. They did new drainage, stone patio, sod and extensive grading. Never looked so good. Can't wait for phase three next season!

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
$20,000

Contact information

14310 Comus Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871

http://www.greatamericanlandscapes.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
23629
Trade License Locale
Maryland
Trade License Authority
State of MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Trade License Expiration
06/28/2018
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Patios,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Stone and Gravel,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Masonry,
Tree Service,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures

FAQ

Great American Landscapes Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

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

Great American Landscapes Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Great American Landscapes Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Great American Landscapes Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Great American Landscapes Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Great American Landscapes Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Great American Landscapes Inc does not offer warranties.
Great American Landscapes Inc offers the following services: Landscape Design, Walkways & Pathways, Paver, Natural Stone & Flagstone Patios & Entertainment Areas, Driveways, Entrance Features & Gates, Decks & Screen Porches, Swimming Pool Surrounds, Outdoor Kitchens, Gas Grills, Stone & Stone Veneer Retaining Walls & Steps, Plantings, Drainage Solutions, Garden Structures, Water Features, Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits, Accent Lighting, Irrigation, Landscape Maintenance, Clean-Ups, & Snow Removal.
Plumbing, Carpentry, Swimming Pool Installation, Stone Masons, & Tree Removal.

Contact information

14310 Comus Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871

http://www.greatamericanlandscapes.com

Service hours

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