Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Mulch and Topsoil,

About us

Brian David Mahan, Master Gardener, and his expert crew have been helping homeowners in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland since 1993. We can reshape and beautify neglected yards, or any yards. Our creative expertise can provide you with a basic plan compatible with your needs and budget

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

We specialize in basic and extreme yard clean-ups. Basic cleanups would include hand weeding, cleaning, edging and mulching beds. Correct maintenance pruning of shrubs and small trees. Editing bed lines to make lawn bigger and beds smaller or vice-versa to increase garden area and downsize lawn area. Removing of dead, dying or unwanted plants. Thinning, transplanting and moving of plants and shrubs to a more appropriate placement in the garden. Recommendations on new plants,

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Venmo

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.995 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
3%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-95 of 95 reviews

Thelma W.
11/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch, tree service
  + 1 more
Excellently
Description of Work: Landscaping

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
$4,300

Mary A.
09/2020
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
Everything went well!
Description of Work: Removal of weed patch and yew bushes. Leveling and placement of drains. Placement of gravel under deck.

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

Ron T.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
Very Satisfied.
Description of Work: Major yard makeover. Remove large amounts of overgrowth. Move existing plants and plant new sod.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Sandi S.
04/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: They did mulching, weeding and trimming.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael & Barbara T.
03/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very good.
Description of Work: Cut back some trees and cut down some branches that were leaning on the house.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jo P.
12/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Joel F.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: date of service - 09-19-15 seeded and redid the yard cost .2400.00
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles P.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service, landscaping, tree service
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Yard by Yard prepared some new beds, edged several large existing beds, planted 11 new bushes, removed several old bushes, completely pruned the existing bushes in the yard, restacked an existing rock wall, and cleared away accumulated branches from storm damage. They went above and beyond by clearing away poison ivy in several areas of the yard while pruning. We were pleased with their performance, work was done promptly as scheduled, and we would use them again. Price seemed reasonable for all the work done.

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
$2,300

Tamsen S.
02/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Removed 8 bushes and planted 6 new ones. Work was done every efficiently. Very professional.

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
$1,800

Susan C.
01/2015
5.0
tree service, landscaping, hardscaping, mulch
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: They put in pavers along the side of my driveway, landscaped behind and next to the sheds, laid out grass seed and planted a tree. Went well though I would have preferred that they composted or placed straw over the seed to help maintain it

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
$1,600

Susan C.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Lawn mowing

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

Edwin S.
07/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Excellent work. The owner is very knowledgeable and has trained his crews so they recognize natives vs invasives. They were prompt and thorough. We could not be happier. They are not inexpensive but well worth the price. We have a large area broken into several segments with many large mature trees and a big ivy problem. We have ancient Azaleas and Rhododendrons. They pruned everything and fertilized and mulched. Everything looks healthier already.

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
$6,200

Leonard S.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mulching, edging, weeding, cleanup, fertilizing and pruning trees and shrubs on 7500 square foot lot. Crew was very professional and neat. Bryan, the owner, worked hard to please us. Crew did everything promised to us. Front office was pleasant. i did not seek other bids, so not in position to say how the cost compares to other.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,775

ruth B.
06/2014
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I wanted a quote for some work on a wall in my yard. The came and were really nice but never actually gave me a quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Crystal R.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Brian was very knowledgeable about what plants would work best in my front yard. He was very thorough and keep me abreast of his progress throughout the entire process. Once we agreed on the plants and design, he gave me a reasonable estimate, informed me when he had purchased the plants, and later scheduled a time to prep the soil and came back the very next day with his team to plant the flowers. Before Brian and his team came out to do the work, I went shopping and found flowers that I really liked that weren't initially a part of the design Brian and I discussed. I called Brian as I stood in the store that day and he encouraged me to go ahead and purchase the flowers and had no problem adding them to the design. His team did an excellent job. I would highly recommend them. I've received so many compliments from neighbors since the services were rendered.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Raegen M.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Smooth sailing
Description of Work: I hired the firm to spruce up my yard before a home sale. The price came in about half-way between the highest bidder, American Plant, and the lowest bidder. The work was performed in the manner expected, and I couldn't have been happier. The special touches that bear mentioning follow: 1. Eagerness to reuse and recycle. a. Took away old wire fencing for recycling. b. Exhausted compost from my pile and recycled bin materials. c. Split overgrown liriope plants, creating small ones to plant in bare or under-landscaped parts of yard. 2. Extremely friendly towards other contractors I had on site during bidding and work. 3. Better vision for creative, reasonably priced make-over for home sales purpose than other bidders. My highest recommendation.

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

Diana S.
11/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The owner, Brian Mahan, came out to see what I wanted done the same day I called. He spent a couple of hours discussing my job, making suggestions, answering all my questions, and then wrote out a proposal right away. He was personable, polite, and knowledgeable about the plants and techniques, and provided me a list of references. He even took me to see another job he had recently completed in my area. When I decided to hire him, I was able to get the work scheduled in a week. The day before the scheduled work, Brian dropped off at my house the new wintergreen boxwoods I wanted planted. The next day, the work crew arrived within the time scheduled, with Brian arriving earlier to review the work to be done. I accompanied him as he explained to his crew exactly what was to be done. He informed me that he had to leave for a few hours, but introduced me to one of his men, who could take any instructions or questions I had until he returned. The men worked quickly and efficiently, doing everything the way I wanted. When they were done, they removed all their debris and even some piles of branches I had accumulated in my front and back yards. They also removed leaves from my front yard at no extra charge. When Brian returned, he inspected everything and showed me what was done. I was very pleased with the whole experience, and would definitely consider them again for future yard projects.
Description of Work: Boxwoods, yews, holllies, and barberries in front and back yards were trimmed, and a crape myrtle and large privet(?) were pruned. Existing garden bed in front yard were weeded, mulched, fertilized, and edged. Existing loriope plants were divided and spread out along perimeter of front garden bed. After weeding an existing side garden bed, weed blocking fabric was installed, six new wintergreen boxwoods were installed, and bed was mulched. All trimmings and debris they produced, plus several existing piles of branches, were removed. Driveway and sidewalks were edged. Leaves were blown off front lawn and removed. Work was done by a team of five, and completed within 5 hours.

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
$2,190

Ellen S.
08/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was most pleased with bamboo and the job that they did on that, they seemed to know what they were doing. They were out on time for me and they did some mulching stuff for me and moved some rabbit grass.
Description of Work: They cleaned my back yard and did some landscaping work on it.

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
$3,900

LJ M.
06/2008
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Brian the owner is top notch! He gives great advice, had great execution and had great results. We would use him again for work in the future.
Description of Work: The re-landscaped our front lawn. They removed the ground cover that was there previously and then sodded the lawn. They also planted numerous azalea bushes and laurels. They put in a stone walkway around one side of the lawn too.

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

LJ M.
06/2008
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
Brian the owner is top notch! He gives great advice, had great execution and had great results. We would use him again for work in the future.
Description of Work: The re-landscaped our front lawn. They removed the ground cover that was there previously and then sodded the lawn. They also planted numerous azalea bushes and laurels. They put in a stone walkway around one side of the lawn too.

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

Contact information

7304 Carroll Ave # 229, Takoma Park, MD 20912

http://www.yardmakeovers.com

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:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
150644
Trade License Locale
Maryland
Trade License Authority
Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Trade License Expiration
09/23/2024

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

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Tree Service,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Patios,
Windows,
Garbage Collection,
Land surveying

FAQ

Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC 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: Closed

Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Venmo
Yes, Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC offers warranties.
Yard By Yard Makeovers LLC offers the following services: We specialize in basic and extreme yard clean-ups. Basic cleanups would include hand weeding, cleaning, edging and mulching beds. Correct maintenance pruning of shrubs and small trees. Editing bed lines to make lawn bigger and beds smaller or vice-versa to increase garden area and downsize lawn area. Removing of dead, dying or unwanted plants. Thinning, transplanting and moving of plants and shrubs to a more appropriate placement in the garden. Recommendations on new plants,

Contact information

7304 Carroll Ave # 229, Takoma Park, MD 20912

http://www.yardmakeovers.com

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:
Closed