We are a full service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Service. If it's in your yard, our professional staff of qualified and certified technicians are here to help. We offer a full range of services, including: - Lawn Maintenance - Patios and Walkways - Fire Pits and Water Features - Outdoor Kitchens and Pool Surrounds - Paver Driveways - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tree health and Risk Assessment - All other facets of Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Services
Business highlights
21 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
We are a full service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Service. If it's in your yard, our professional staff of qualified and certified technicians are here to help. We offer a full range of services, including: - Lawn Maintenance - Patios and Walkways - Fire Pits and Water Features - Outdoor Kitchens and Pool Surrounds - Paver Driveways - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tree health and Risk Assessment - All other facets of Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Services
Service was great. I hired Ballard to do a rather major trim-back of trees and get rid of some large fallen limbs from previous storms. They showed up, discussed the job, went to work and had the job done in a few hours. Clean up was superb. Could not be happier. Thanks guys.
Description of Work: Trim back limbs and remove fallen limbs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Tye B.
12/2023
1.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
I would give 0 stars if I could. I requested a quote and the rep called right away. I could not answer at that the moment and when communicating this via text and providing my schedule, they became extremely rude and aggressive. I couldn't believe the unprofessional behavior this individual exuded due to me not being available to speak at that moment. This happened within 5 min of requesting a quote. I will be reporting this business as well. Do Not waste your time or hard earned money on this company. There are plenty of companies that would provide you with better customer service.
Description of Work: Tree removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Mr. [Member Name Removed]: My name is Tim Ballard and I'm the owner. I'm also the person that you exchanged several text messages with. Firstly, I'd like to offer my apologies for how I spoke to you. As an explanation, I was convinced that you were a scammer. I get scam calls/emails/texts multiple times ever single day. There were several factors in our conversation that led me to believe that you were a scammer. These were: 1) refusal to accept a phone call, but responding to text messages immediately; 2) Referring to the location as a "site" versus your home; 3) An incomplete address in the estimate request and a refusal to verify it via text message, and; 4) An inability to meet at the location for the estimate. You did nothing wrong; the fault here is mine alone. I'm simply letting you know why I thought what I did. I loathe the scammers. They are a relentless waste of my time, energy, and money.(These "leads" are expensive! ) I was rude and my behavior was unacceptable. I would never speak to an actual customer like that. Again, my most sincere apologies.
Paul B.
06/2023
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Everything was doe to our satisfaction per the contract. Could have been better communication by the home office for scheduling.
Description of Work: Trim one hedge, two red cedars, and 23 mature Leyland cypress trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,450
Gregory P.
08/2022
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Once again Ballard did a great job. The tree was next to a split rail fence and a shed. The guys brought it down carefully a piece at a time. They worked extremely efficiently and cleaned up great when done. Will absolutely use again. Thanks Ballard.
Description of Work: Large 30 year old maple to be taken down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Denise G.
05/2022
1.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
The landscapers started on the side. They continued on the side of the house. I went out twice to tell them to do the front. I had told the person who created my contract to do the front. I told the person from the office who arrived with them in the morning to begin at the front. I called the office twice to tell them the yard workers were not listening to me. The owner showed up 90 minutes before the time was up. He told the workers to work on the front. The did some work on the front. When I told the owner I was dissatisfied and had repeatedly told everyone to work from the front, he told me that his worker, Julio said I never said that.
Description of Work: Yard clean up beginning from the front
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Gregory P.
08/2021
5.0
landscaping, tree service
 + 0 more
The guys did a great job. Went over it with me before and after. Great attention to the pruning and perfect clean-up as usual.
Description of Work: Two 30 year old Maples pruned
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David W.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch, tree service, hardscaping
 + 2 more
complete front yard landscaping including pulling all shrubbery out, planting new bushes, new sod, wall around tree
Description of Work: A bit tough to get everything scheduled in a timely manner but quality work once they got going.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Evelyn L.
07/2020
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
We love Ballard Enterprises!! We have been using their services for years. they do such a great job. they are prompt, cooperative efficient, and so dependable. The workers treat our property as if it was their own. When family and friends come over they always comment on our lawn and landscape saying "It looks so good! Your property looks like the White House lawn and gardens!!!" What better compliment can you get. I would highly recommend you give them a try. you will be happy you did.
Description of Work: Lawn work and Fall and spring cleaning, turf work , grass cutting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff H.
07/2020
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, foundation repair
 + 2 more
Tim and Dan were easy to work with and provided tremendous value for the money. We were preparing to see our house and needed the entire yard sodded and mulched. They worked with us on timing, gave us a great price, and the work was fantastic. We highly recommend.
Description of Work: Sod and mulch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500
Desiree M.
07/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch, hardscaping
 + 1 more
Working with Arthur and the Ballard Enterprises team was a great experience. They did an amazing job with the landscaping, cleanup, and retaining wall. I nearly cried because I haven't seen the outside of my home look decent in so long. :-) The brick for the retaining wall is beautiful and it seems to "brighten" the home. Ballard also did cleanup in my back area and WOW! It looks great and no more walking through tall weeds and mint to get to my deck. I appreciate Arthur teaching me about hostas. I'm not a gardener and know very little about plants and had no idea that was in my yard. And I thought this would take a couple of days but they completed everything in one day. Also I appreciated the quick scheduling of the project and I'm sure my neighbors appreciated it too. :-) Would highly recommend Ballard and have already received many compliments about the work done. I've let them know who performed the work. And I would work with them again.
Description of Work: Landscaping/Cleanup/Replace a retaining wall
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,744
Celestine V.
07/2020
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
He did a excellent job. It started to rain and he said he would come back the next day and finish. I suggested he wait until the next cut since he lived quite a distant from me. Overall I was pleased with his work. C. Vaughan
Description of Work: He cut my grass cut.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LaQuanta S.
06/2020
5.0
hardscaping
 + -1 more
Years ago, when our patio was installed, the contractor did not completely tie in one of the pavers. The Ballard team came in and assessed the situation, repaired not only that paver, but tightened up all of the pavers along the perimeter of our patio. That thing isn't going anywhere any time soon! The team arrived when expected, did a good job of cleaning up after themselves, and left me very pleased with the end results.
Description of Work: Patio Edging Repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Bernard L.
06/2020
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Scheduling the appointment was easy. Was texting me for updates on when the work would be scheduled. The work was done on the promised date. The landscaping work is very great.
Description of Work: Landscaping in the front and back yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,360
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thanks for the kind review. We're super happy that you like the work we did!
Howard S.
05/2020
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Tree was leaning over garage, so we had to have it removed ASAP. They did the work then same evening as I called.
Description of Work: Take down and remove a tree
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thanks for the review. We're glad that we were able to take care of that emergency for you before it did any real harm or damage.
Susan W.
05/2020
5.0
mulch
 + -1 more
I have my gardens mulched every year and this was the best job ever done. It looks wonderful! The workers arrived on the designated day and were very anxious to please. They did a great job. The neighbors have remarked about noticing the effort these people made and how nice it looks. The mulch was applied several inches deep and will do a great job of controlling weeds throughout the summer. I have already asked them to schedule me for next year.
Description of Work: Mulching and Spring Garden Clean Up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,218
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thanks for the compliments! We're super happy that you're super happy! Thank you for the business; We sincerely appreciate it.
Catherine S.
05/2020
3.0
landscaping, tree service
 + 0 more
I was extremely disappointed at the level of work. They were eager to get my deposit but not so eager to actually do the work. Recognizing this is a difficult time for all --- I had to call three times to find out if I was on the schedule and was promised follow up that came in a generic email. The workers didn't know what they were supposed to do and they didn't even cut down one of the trees I asked for. I used them prior and they were good. I wasn't happy with the level of service at all
Description of Work: Clearing out the brush in my backyard and two trees cut down
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Ma'am: My name is Tim Ballard and I'm the owner of the business. I've let you a voicemail and email regarding your concerns. Please feel free to reach me directly on my personal mobile number. This review is the very first mention that you've made of any concerns with our work. Please call me. We stand by our work and aim to deliver a 5-star quality job. As for our scheduling: You signed your contract on 4/6. It states on the front page that the work will be done within 21 days of you signing. Also, right next to your initials, it states " We typically schedule our jobs a few days in advance of the due date and will notify you via email and/or text. Please do not expect a phone call from us before then, although you are welcome to call us anytime to inquire about our schedule". Also, on 4/6, we sent you an email/text stating that we had received your signed contract. That email/text says "*** WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT *** Unless you already have a date from us, you are now in our work queue. We typically do not set a date of service until roughly a week before the work is to be performed. When your job gets close to the front of the line, we will email and/or text you to schedule the exact day of service. We will not call unless we have no email or text number on file. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to call our awesome office staff at 410.721.3066." We log our calls via caller-id into our system. I see that you called once, on 4/15 at 11:27AM, to ask about the schedule. Mindy informed you that you were still in the queue and had not been scheduled yet, but you should hear from us soon. On 4/19, you were notified via both text and email that we would be starting your job on 4/22, 5 days ahead of what we promised. On 4/22, the crew waited 30 minutes until the rep got there to show them what to do. He was a little late that morning. Ultimately, I believe that we did a great job on everything you asked for. If that's incorrect, please call me and I'll fix it.
Tom A.
10/2019
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
When Arborist Mr. Paul Fox confirmed that our beloved apple tree's days were numbered we knew it was time to bring it down. Mr. Fox really knows his trees and answered all my questions in detail. We also had some pines that needed trimming. The price was very fair. The crew did a great job, worked quickly, and were very nice. They left us a good bit of firewood and even stacked it in kind of a semi Stonehenge layout that we loved. I highly recommend Ballard Enterprises for any and all tree service!!
Description of Work: Tree Work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thanks for your business and the great review!!!
Coty S.
09/2019
3.0
tree service
 + -1 more
The people that did the work we're wonderful I E.mail the lady in the office about the 100 dollar off coupon I had never heard about I'm upset about that.
Description of Work: Tree pruning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$750
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Hello. My name is Tim and I'm the owner of the business. I'm sorry if you didn't get an email response. We get a TON of junk mail and sometimes important stuff falls through the crack. I've just sent you an email to the address we have on file so that we can get it straight. Thanks!
Scott & Maureen Z.
09/2019
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
They did a decent job. The customer service part after they're done is non-existent as they didn't provide a follow-up. A couple of weeks after the service was finished we discovered that there were some patches of grass that were turning brown and were getting worse as time went by. They also cut our phone line which took weeks to get resolved. This all seems minor but if I'm paying that much money to get a major landscaping service done I expect better service.
Description of Work: They did a major landscaping project for me. They regraded/re-sodded part of my backyard and side of my house. They also put in a drain system to the side of my house that shoots water out to the front of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Dear Sir: I'd like to address your concerns individually: 1) Your phone line - We did indeed have Miss Utility Mark your property. Proof of which, in the form of a Miss Utility Confirmation Email, was provided to you. It clearly says that Verizon was "clear/no conflict". However, it was not marked and when we were digging, by hand, the cable, which was buried only 2" deep, was cut. Yes, this is unfortunate, but our employees do not have X-ray vision and we don't dig with spoons. We immediately notified you of the situation and told you to call Verizon. We would do that for you, but since the account in not in our name, they wont even talk to us. It is also unfortunate that Verizon took several weeks to complete the repair, but they do not work for me and are not under my control. If I remember correctly, I even offered to come back ,a t no charge, after verizon to repair any damages that they might cause during their cable installation. Please tell me how I could have handled this differently, within reason, to provide better service to you? I believe that I did everything that I could, but if there's something else I could have done, I am genuinely all ears. 2) Follow Up - When the job was completed, we walked the property with you to make sure that you were satisfied with the work. We also showed you how everything worked. We also provided, in writing and several times, very clear watering instructions for your Sod. The watering instructions very clearly say that if you don't water enough, your sod will fail. Our instructions tell you how and when to water. On July 5, after weeks of extremely hot and dry weather, you emailed me with a few pictures of your lawn that had some brown spots, which were clearly due to a lack of watering. I responded to, literally within 5 minutes explaining that it has been extremely hot and that the grass needed more water. I further explained that an occasional rain storm would not provide enough water. Lastly, I answered all of your additional questions about your drainage and a potential irrigation system. Furthermore, I visited your property within 2 days of that email to physically verify what I say in the pictures you sent. The sod had indeed rooted satisfactorily, but was dry due to a lack of watering. 3) You gave us a "D" for quality - We performed exactly to the specifications that were agreed to in our contract. We used high-quality materials and installed them in accordance with manufacturers specifications and industry best practices. You were very happy on the day that we did the work because everything looked fantastic when we left your property. It wasn't until a month later when you contacted us about the brown spots in your sod, which were caused by a lack of watering, not a lack of quality. 4) You gave us a "C" for price - You were provided with very clear, firm pricing in our initial written proposal, well before you signed a contract, any work was performed, or any money was exchanged. You were billed exactly the original, agreed-upon amount at work completion. You 100% knew our exact pricing prior to hiring us. Our pricing never changed. There were no hidden fees, additional fees, or anything of the sort. I'm ALWAYS willing to help a customer. If there's anything you need, please contact me directly. I'm the owner of the company and will be happy to answer your questions, provide advice, and when appropriate, offer warranty repairs or additional services. I genuinely mean that. Respectfully, Tim Ballard
Susan W.
05/2019
5.0
mulch
 + -1 more
I was very pleased and impressed with the quality of the workmanship and the courtesy and dedication of the staff. They were very anxious to please me and careful with their work. They arrived on the date promised and there was a manager who made sure everything was being done correctly. I was so pleased that I asked them to put me on the schedule to renew for next year. Susan Williams
Description of Work: I hired this company for the first time this year to do a spring clean up and mulch my property, including a large wooded area in the back yard and gardens all around the house. They also applied pre-emergent weed control and fertilizer to the gardens and trimmed bushes as needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thank you for your feed back and thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We strive for excellence in our work and it is appreciated when our customers let us know they were pleased with our services. Sincerely, The Team of Ballard Enterprises
Gregory P.
03/2019
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
This couldn't have gone any better. The guys (as always) were polite, professional and extremely efficient. We walked the job before and after and it was done perfectly with excellent clean-up. Will use again. Big thanks to Ballard !
Description of Work: Large cherry tree pruned. Three piles of broken branches from ice storm removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thank you for your feed back and thank you for the opportunity to serve you. We strive for excellence in our work and it is appreciated when our customers let us know they were pleased with our services. Sincerely, The Team of Ballard Enterprises
Rudy R.
01/2019
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Very knowledgeable and skilled team! Punctual, courteous, and thorough. Work was finished on time, and yard looked good-as-new!
Description of Work: Tree removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thank you Mrs. [Member Name Removed]! You are a great customer and were so happy your satisfied with the finished project. We can't wait to help you with your next outdoor project!
Frank R.
12/2018
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Showed up when promised. Worked as appeared in the estimate and follow-up invoice. Cleaned up. And, most importantly, didn't disturb the neighbors! Excellent work. I'll use them again.
Description of Work: Multiple tree removal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thank you Mr. [Member Name Removed]! We look forward to helping you in the future.
Gregory P.
06/2018
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Went great. The guys were right on time. Went over the job in detail before starting. Worked very efficiently with perfect clean-up when finished, Very professional and polite. Will use again. Great Company.
Description of Work: Needed some pruning on 3 large maple trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Thank you for the great review Mr. [Member Name Removed]! We look forward to helping you with your next project.
Leanne M.
05/2018
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
The crew was punctual and professional. Trees were removed quickly, and neatly.
Description of Work: Removal of multiple dying black walnut trees
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
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
Tree Service,
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Patios,
Landscaping - Lighting
FAQ
Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services does not offer warranties.
Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services offers the following services: We are a full service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Service. If it's in your yard, our professional staff of qualified and certified technicians are here to help. We offer a full range of services, including: - Lawn Maintenance - Patios and Walkways - Fire Pits and Water Features - Outdoor Kitchens and Pool Surrounds - Paver Driveways - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Stump Grinding - Tree health and Risk Assessment - All other facets of Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Tree Services
Contact information
1371 Saint Stephens Church Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032