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VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc

Lawn and Yard Work, Snow Removal, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,

About us

Family owned and operated company since 1962 in the greater Grand Rapids area. Licensed and insured with modern equipment. Ken Vandenbout, Licensed Fertilizer Applicator, the company owner is out in the field with the staff at all times. Additional email Vbsnowandlawn@aol.com.

Business highlights

62 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Weekly Lawn Maintenance, Edging, Fertilizer, Week Control, Seasonal Services – Fall & Spring Clean-Up, Aeration, & Coring, Landscaping – Planting, Retaining Walls, Rock Gardens, & Roto-Tilling, Tree Trimming & Stump Grinding, Pruning & Hedging, Bark Installation & Delivery, & Snow Removal – Sidewalks, Driveways, & Parking Lots.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.517 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
12%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.6
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.4
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

John S.
11/2019
5.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
Great job doing lawn care and snow removal!
Description of Work: Great job doing lawn care and snow removal!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kiley S.
09/2019
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I called because I received a flyer at my home with a list of services. One being fall clean up. When I called to inquire the man said that he didn’t do that because cleaning up my yard will it will cost him money in the long run. He didn’t try to understand what I was asking. He rushed me off the phone.
Description of Work: Yard cleanup
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Jilleen T.
04/2017
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, snow removal
  + 1 more
Services provided as requested
Description of Work: lawn service - mow, fertilization, weed-killer. Snow removal.

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 B.
01/2017
1.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
Terrible. Our driveway is about 100 feet long. It's a single car width. Our garage is a 2 car garage. The problems we had when the snow plow truck came out, he pulled in, stopped at the front of the garage, and backed out. He plowed it in a way where the left side of the 2 car garage was blocked, so we could not get our car out. Our side door leading out of the garage was also blocked. Additionally, all of the snow that was removed from the driveway was pushed onto the left and right side of our approach into the street. We wouldn't have been able to turn in and out of the street without great difficulty. We called to inform him of the situation, and he became very upset and aggressive, and yelled at my wife. We obviously ended up firing him. He said that there would be no refund. His mailing flyer said, "We accept full or partial payments, which are contractual for the entire season, and are non-refundable." Bottom line is he's saying it's OK to perform substandard work, and not rectify an issue with a homeowner if something goes wrong, and then he keeps the money. He also thinks it's OK to be verbally abusive on the phone, and that is absolutely not OK.
Description of Work: We hired them to perform some snow removal services on our driveway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$242

George W.
02/2016
4.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
They are taking care of an unoccupied home that we own and I'm never out there. They have probably made one or two visits. We haven't had a lot of snow so far this season. We had snow a couple of weeks ago and they came out a couple of times. They haven't needed to come out again since then. I have only used them for half of a season, and it's been a light snow, so I can't even tell how good they are doing. I'll have to wait till spring to see how much damage they have done. It's a one man operation with one or two drivers, that's my impression. They do what they're supposed to do, it's a difficult job usually done in darkness, and it's hard to avoid ripping up some lawn. We have a big driveway. They do what they say they are going to do and they charge a fair price. They aren't cheap and they're not terribly expensive. I asked him to bid on the job, he came right out, and gave us a quote. The first snow they were out there, I haven't seen much of them because, I'm not occupying the home where they are working. I'm not there when they are there but, they came out with the first snowfall.
Description of Work: We are currently using VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Incorporated for snowplowing. They plow at a home that I own but, don't occupy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Judy J.
01/2016
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
very well Ken responded to my call very quickly and serviced my roof in just a few days. He arrived on time and did a good job.
Description of Work: cleaned eaves troff and roof

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
$105

Judi B.
12/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did a great job cleaning up my yard of leaves
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

marilyn S.
11/2015
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal, tree service
  + 1 more
it went great. they are very professional and honest about what they are doing. They make sure you are satisified.
Description of Work: cleaned leaves last week. today 11/25 cut many trees . dug many dead shrubs and cleaned up remaning leaves

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
$700

Roberta A.
10/2015
5.0
lawn service, snow removal
  + 0 more
Wonderful.
Description of Work: We have a yearly contract. Does a superb job with mowing, cleanup in fall and spring, and snow plowing. Has done some wonderful jobs of creating gardens.

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
$20

Roberta A.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service, snow removal
  + 0 more
Did a through job and would do extra.
Description of Work: Took care of yard and plowed driveway.

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
$27

Lisa O.
08/2015
5.0
lawn service, snow removal, tree service
  + 1 more
The Kings are long time customers (10year +) of Vanden Bout Snowplowing and Lawn Maintenance, INC. We have received excellent services over the years for lawn maintenance and snowplowing. Have referred friends and neighbors to this business. Those who have used the services have shared positive feedback. The owner, Mr. Vanden Bout is responsive and attentive to customers requests and/or concerns. Like the owner, staff members working for this service are customer friendly and responsive. Any services rendered are handled in a time manner whether a routine site visit or upon special request. The last service received was handled in the usual manner - excellent services rendered.
Description of Work: Provided lawn services that included cutting grass, removing yard debris, and shaping/pruning shrubs

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

Patricia B.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, snow removal
  + 1 more
We have done business for over 15 years. I am very satisfied with his service. I recommend his company for lawn and snow care.
Description of Work: Ken VandenBout has done lawn care, snow removal and landscaping for me for at least 15 years .He is dependable, responsive, very helpful. He did the initial landscaping when I had underground sprinkling put in 15 years ago. He has taken care of my lawn and snow since then . we sign a yearly contract for services each March. Iam very satisfied with his service.

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

Jan B.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch, snow removal, tree service
  + 4 more
We have been a customer of Vanden Bout Snow & Lawn Inc. for the past 38 years. He has provided the following services: lawn fertilization, spring clean up, tree trimming, light landscaping, grub control, weed control, pruning & hedging, mulch/bark/stones, fall clean up and snow plowing. We pay a monthly fee to cover all of these services. Ken Vanden Bout is very customer service oriented and goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction! He returns phone calls promptly and provides additional lawn services as needed. We would highly recommend Vanden Bout for any lawn or snow services. Thirty-eight years as a client certainly says something good about Ken and his company!
Description of Work: On this particular day, Vanden Bout provided lawn maintenance and edging. This is done weekly, but a large variety of years services are provided throughout the year.

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

Judi B.
03/2015
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Called for a fall clean up, estimate was good. Came with a couple of people and was done in 1 hour. A lot of leaves on my property and looked great when i came home. Disposed all leaves.
Description of Work: Fall clean up with leaf disposal

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

Judi B.
03/2015
5.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
The service I received was great! Every time it would snow 2" or more, my driveway would be done before I went to work in the morning. I'm a single female, and it was a treat for me to have my driveway plowed this winter. I'll do the same next time too.
Description of Work: snow removal for my driveway

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

06/2006
3.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
THEY ARE AN AVERAGE COMPANY. THEY DO THE WORK BUT I BELIEVE IT COULD'VE DONE IT BETTER BUT IT COULD'VE ALSO BEEN DONE WORSE. MY LAWN DOESN'T LOOK AS GREEN AND HEALTHY AS IT SHOULD BE.
Description of Work: THEY FERTILIZE MY LAWN.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

06/2006
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
THIS IS OUR FOURTH YEAR DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM. THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN RESPONSIVE AND VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEIR WORK IS IMMACULATE AND I AM VERY MUCH SATISFIED WITH THEIR BUSINESS.
Description of Work: THEY CUT MY FRONT AND BACK YARD, THEY TRIM AND EDGE UP THE BUSHES. THEY FERTILIZE THE LAWN 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
$175

    Contact information

    7154 Morse Lake Ave, Alto, MI 49302

    www.vandenboutsnowandlawn.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    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 - 5:00 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
    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 and Yard Work,
    Snow Removal,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Tree Service,
    Landscaping,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Leaf Removal,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Roof Ice/Snow Removal,
    Rototilling,
    Gutter Cleaning

    FAQ

    VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    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 - 5:00 PM

    VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc offers free project estimates.
    Yes, VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc offers emergency services.
    No, VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc does not offer warranties.
    VandenBout Snowplowing & Lawn Maintenance Inc offers the following services: Weekly Lawn Maintenance, Edging, Fertilizer, Week Control, Seasonal Services – Fall & Spring Clean-Up, Aeration, & Coring, Landscaping – Planting, Retaining Walls, Rock Gardens, & Roto-Tilling, Tree Trimming & Stump Grinding, Pruning & Hedging, Bark Installation & Delivery, & Snow Removal – Sidewalks, Driveways, & Parking Lots.

    Contact information

    7154 Morse Lake Ave, Alto, MI 49302

    www.vandenboutsnowandlawn.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    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 - 5:00 PM