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Lawn Dawg - Portland

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping,

About us

Lawn Dawg is a premiere, residential lawn care and pest control company providing services throughout New England & New York. Our Signature Lawn Care Program features custom blends of phosphate-free fertilizers with slow-release technology. This custom blend produces a beautiful, lush, green lawn. In addition to our Signature Lawn Care Program, we also offer a number of unique Lawn Enhancement Services. The Lawn Dawg Pest Control Program and All-Natural Mosquito & Tick control are designed to keep unwanted insects out of your home and protect you and your family. For a free estimate, contact us today at 207-878-6400 or visit our website at www.lawndawg.com.

Business highlights

27 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Fertilizer Treatments, Weed Control, Grub Proofing, Aeration & Overseeding, Winterizer Fertilizer, Pest Control, Mosquito & Tick Control.

Services we don't offer

Lawn installation, Lawn mowing, Hydroseeding, Lawn Irrigation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.543 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
23%
3
5%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.3
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 43 reviews

Martha H.
08/2018
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Never called or contacted me in any way.
Description of Work: Lawn care and maintenance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Marlene B.
12/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Lawn Dawg sold the company to Trugreen. I wasn't happy that my account was transferred without my knowledge or consent. Has anyone else mentioned this or were they notified beforehand?
Description of Work: Lawn fertilization - Note - unable to hire again as they are no longer in business.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Susan V.
05/2017
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Basic services are good. Peripheral services like aeration and overseeding are expensive.
Description of Work: Fertilizing, weed control and lime applied with care to use minimal chemicals responsibly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Wendy F.
04/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Punctual, reliable and reasonably priced. My lawn looks great.
Description of Work: Lawn treatment

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
$250

Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
Hi Ms. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for the great feedback, and thank you for allowing us to help make your lawn great!

Jane D.
03/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Very good, I am very happy with them. I have been using them for about 5 years. I think you get 6 treatments for the year for the $200. They are reliable, prompt and know what they are doing.
Description of Work: I used Lawn Dawg - Portland for a winterizing treatment.

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
$200

Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for your loyalty and kind words! We appreciate the honor and privilege of being entrusted with the caretaking of your landscape. Thank you for the great feedback!

Lisa H.
03/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We’ve been really happy with them. We’ve used them for 15 years. We are just very pleased. They care about what they do. Anytime we’ve ever had an issue and we’ve asked them about it, they will come out and fix anything we have an issue with.
Description of Work: We’ve used them for all of our lawn care.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for sharing! Our goal, in partnership with you, is to achieve for you a beautiful landscape that enhances the quality of life around your home. Thank you for the great feedback!

Lisa H.
03/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
It went really well. We’ve been really happy with them. We’ve used them for 15 years. We are just very pleased. They care about what they do.
Description of Work: They just put down a winter fertilizer.

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
$45

Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
Hi Ms. [Member Name Removed], We take pride in hearing stories such as yours! Our goal, in partnership with you, is to achieve for you a beautiful landscape that enhances the quality of life around your home. Thank you for sharing!

cindy Q.
03/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They provide the service that they advertise that they would. They come when they say they are going to come and I just think they did a good job. I was very happy with them. I would recommend them. I just signed up with them as a matter of fact for the upcoming season.
Description of Work: They did fertilizing for us. They came several times throughout the course of the season from spring throughout the fall.

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
$150

Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
Hi Ms. [Member Name Removed], We have a passion for lawn care and we thank you for allowing us to help make your lawn great! Thank you for the great feedback!

William L.
02/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We've had them for maybe 8 years. We find them very good. If we have any problems, they are right there. They email my husband and say when they're coming. They come when they say they're going to come. They always let us know a couple of days ahead of time. Sometimes I question that they come and fertilize and they know there's a dry spot and they don't say anything about that. They seem to do a professional job, from my observation. I liked it that they were a local company. I know one of our neighbors has taken them on after seeing what they did over here.
Description of Work: Regular fertilization and lawn treatment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna H. H.
02/2017
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We've used them for quite a few years and I'm pleased with them. The regular routine costs $42. Special things like aerating and seeding costs more. We will use them again. Usually, one person comes out and he finishes the job in 20 minutes to half an hour. I gave them a B because I don't think anything is ever perfect. The communication is good. The service is good. The service is done pretty well every time.
Description of Work: They winterized the lawn and fertilized. We use them for weed killing and fertilizing services.

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
$42

Louis D.
02/2016
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Our lawns are gorgeous and we constantly get compliments. We have over an acre of lawn and the organic treatments keep it green and healthy.We used to have a terrible problem with Japanese beetles, eating all our raspberries and vegetables. Lawn Dawg's ground treatments,have eliminated the pests and they are 90% gone!
Description of Work: Lawn Dawg always calls several days prior to service. If we need to change date, they are very flexible. Lawn Dawg is very Pet Friendly and provides a variety of organic treatments that are safe for our dogs and cats.

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
$1,300

Malek M.
06/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They give you notice before they come so you know to expect them and then they leave you a summary of what they did. I have the best looking lawn on my road. I am happy with this service
Description of Work: They come out a few times during the spring and summer and apply weed treatments and fertilizer.

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
$1,300

Michael C.
03/2015
3.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They used natural fertilizer products. They came all Summer. We used them from May to September. They were very expensive that's why we don't use them anymore. They were expensive but they also would do treatments and things that we hadn't requested without informing us beforehand and then they would send us the bill. I was home and the guy knew I was here. He wouldn't come in and say, I'm noticing that you need such and such and this is how much its going to cost. They would just do it and give us a bill for $100 extra. I would not recommend them. My neighbors no longer use them either because of the same reason. That was how we started using them and the same year, my neighbor started having a problem with them. As a general rule, they weren't overpriced, its just when they started adding stuff on.
Description of Work: They did some fertilizing service for us because the people that owned the house before us left the lawn a mess.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
Good afternoon, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are very concerned by this and are happy to address each area of dissatisfaction you’ve presented. At Lawn Dawg, it is our mission to provide the best service in our industry. Through dedicated professionals, quality products, unwavering commitment to customer services and our environment, we treat every property as if it were our own. We take great pride in researching the latest technology available, to provide the best quality products the industry has available. We work diligently to make sure that we keep the cost fair for our customers, allowing us to apply superior products, while keeping in your budget. We are not willing to sacrifice quality in any aspect of our service. Communication with our customers also is a vital aspect in maintaining a healthy lawn and building our business relationship with you. We encourage conversation to best understand your goals and to make sure we have your program set up, as desired. We promise to provide ongoing information, so you know exactly what services you have and have a Customer Solutions Team dedicated to address any questions, concerns or make any desired program changes. As we take our Customer Satisfaction very seriously, we would not bill you for services that were not on your account. If in the event that an error occurs, we apologize and take full responsibility to correct it. I see that there was an error with a service that you did not request. Our detailed records show that we reversed the charge swiftly, with no resistance. Included in our 12 point Customer Service Commitment, is the promise to always notify you via email, 2 days prior to treatment. We provide a brief description of what is being applied, the specific service date and our contact information. This allows the lines of communication to open, to ask any questions, present any concerns or request any service specifications or changes. As there was not an email address provided to us, you were not notified of scheduled services. Should you prefer a phone call, we are more than happy to set your account up, as such. We understand the preferred methods of communication vary for each customer, we are happy to contact you however you prefer. Relative to service recommendations, it is imperative that we always keep customers informed of their lawn’s current conditions, any abnormalities, nutrient deficiencies or soil quality concerns. After-all this is a primary reason why a professional service is hired - to make sure our years of experience and expertise can properly diagnose underlying issues or developing concerns. We provide you with any pertinent solutions, to maintain health and reach desired results. Key ingredients for a beautiful lawn are proper nutrition, weed control, pest management, watering and mowing. We’ve got the first three covered, but for best results we need your help! This is why we provide helpful tips and suggestions to collaborate our efforts. We very much would like to discuss a plan that will fit your lawn’s needs and accommodate your finances.

Patricia B.
06/2014
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
They can as scheduled and fertilized the lawn. They left a detailed report on the weeds we have in our lawn and stated 'We will be back soon to tank spray the lawn for weeds'. Several weeks went by and they hadn't come back, so I called. After some discussion they said they would schedule it. 6/13/14 - I got the scheduling email which conflicted with having the house power washed. I emailed back to indicate that day wouldn't work and was told they would reschedule. 6/17/14 - The technician arrived the morning they had originally scheduled but I stopped him before he did anything. Evidently they rescheduled the fertilizing but forgot to reschedule the tank spray for weeds. This morning I received an email rescheduling the fertilizing that was canceled for 6/23/14. Hopefully they will do the weed spray, too. I will update this when they perform the next application.
Description of Work: Fertilize lawn and weed control

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

$38

Response from Lawn Dawg - Portland
[member name removed], Thank you for sharing your recent experience with Lawn Dawg. We are very concerned about this scheduling error on our part. We strive for excellence in our industry not only with product and results, but in superior customer service. Should we ever fail to meet your expectations, or that of our own, we appreciate knowing about it, so we can resolve the matter promptly. I see that you are scheduled for your next treatment, including tank spray of weed control. We will be sure to follow up to ensure the service was performed to your satisfaction. As lawn care is a collaborative effort, we appreciate you letting us know if we are needed between treatments for any reason with our Free Service Call Guarantee. We thank you for choosing Lawn Dawg to care for your lawn and we apologize for this scheduling error. We strive to regain your trust and thank you again for your insight.

Holly C.
06/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Very well- the fee is for the whole summer 2nd year using them--lawn has never looked better
Description of Work: fertilized, aerated, re-seeded, weed killer

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
$435

Kathleen W.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They gave me a written estimate...I think it was mailed to me or dropped it off but they were fine. They were very personable and efficient.
Description of Work: Lawn Dawg - Portland gave me an estimate for their landscaping service.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Paul W.
11/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
It Went Very Well. Chris was terrific!
Description of Work: Removed Brush and outlined flower garden wit hardscape (rocks) and mulch.

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

Nicole P.
04/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The work has not been done yet. At the end of summer I do plan on writing a review as to how satisfied-dissatisfied I am.
Description of Work: I hired Lawn Dawg to fertilize, etc through the spring, summer and fall. Joe was very professional, answered my questions, etc. The quote is very reasonable

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$340.1

Tina M.
01/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The service has worked out very well. We are satisfied with the work. We have used them for several years and they have done a good job.
Description of Work: We hired them for lawn fertilization and treatment.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna H. H.
01/2013
4.0
lawn treatment, pest control
  + 0 more
We have used their services for a number of years. They're just fine. I would recommend their services to others.
Description of Work: They organic fertilize our yard to get rid of the bugs. They provide about six treatments per year.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

Robert M.
01/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The work has been fine. We are very pleased with the services. They always call in advance to let us know when they are coming.The thing that we appreciate most about Lawn Dawg in comparison to other companies was their ability to communicate. The people who are here are able to communicate, explain and share things with me. The different is dramatic and substantial from other companies. Communication in terms of what they are doing, what is going on, and explaining things is very important to me. Clearly they are putting the emphasis of communication on those who work for the company.
Description of Work: They have provided lawn treatment

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

Jon M.
08/2012
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They do a good job and the price is reasonable.
Description of Work: I've had them for about 5 years; they come out 3-4 times every summer and take care of the lawn. The 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

Ann C M.
07/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Used their services for two years-like that you get additional savings if you pay in advance.
Description of Work: Lawn Fertilization and Treatment

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
$300

Christine B.
07/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
  + 1 more
Received quote for lawn fertilization/weed treatment.
Description of Work: I noticed this company was listed under Lawn/Yard work here on AL, and I requested a quote for lawn mowing, which they don't do. Just wanted to point this out in case you're looking for mowing like I am! I gave them an "A" for effort, though.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

SCOTT J.
07/2012
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They just happened to be driving by and looked at my house a few years ago and they offered me a decent price on the thing and I signed up with them. Now I have the best looking lawn I have ever had. Every time they come out and they stop by and look around if I have any concerns and hand me their card. They spot treat any areas of concerns and if they have suggestions to things I can do they let me know. Their attention to detail stood above and beyond. They also do insecticide service on the lawn which is designed only for the lawn.
Description of Work: We use Lawn Dawg – Portland for weed control and maintenance. I have a yearly maintenance contract with them. I have been using them for about 2 to 3 years now.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
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Contact information

460 Riverside St Unit 1, Portland, ME 04103

http://www.lawndawg.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Pest Control,
Tree Service

FAQ

Lawn Dawg - Portland is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Lawn Dawg - Portland accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Lawn Dawg - Portland offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lawn Dawg - Portland offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Lawn Dawg - Portland does not offer a senior discount.
No, Lawn Dawg - Portland does not offer emergency services.
No, Lawn Dawg - Portland does not offer warranties.
Lawn Dawg - Portland offers the following services: Fertilizer Treatments, Weed Control, Grub Proofing, Aeration & Overseeding, Winterizer Fertilizer, Pest Control, Mosquito & Tick Control.
Lawn installation, Lawn mowing, Hydroseeding, Lawn Irrigation.

Contact information

460 Riverside St Unit 1, Portland, ME 04103

http://www.lawndawg.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM