Tuff Turf Molebusters

About us

TuffTurf Molebusters is affiliated with MNLA (Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association), the National Association of Landscape Professionals, accredited with the BBB (Better Business Bureau), and involved with GreenCare for Troops, but most importantly, we are in a partnership with YOU.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lawn fertilization & weed control, mole, grub, outdoor insect, lawn rolling, Wasp & spider control, chipmunk trapping & vole control.

Services we don't offer

Mowing, landscaping, irrigation, indoor pest control, rat trapping, live animal trapping & snow removal.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.6276 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
13%
3
5%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.5
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.8
Showing 126-150 of 276 reviews

Richard B.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They were very helpful and professional. They even adjusted what I had paid for based on my request because of the type of treatment needed.
Description of Work: Fertilize and pest control

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
$79

Joan V.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They applied weed control and lawn fertilizer. I've never had this type of lawn application before, so I was curious to see the results. I have lots of dandelions in my yard, and a couple of weeks after the application all of them were gone! My lawn appears to be filling in well and is nice and green. The package I purchased also included a Perimeter Pest Control, which was applied a couple of weeks after the fertilizer. I can't tell if that is working because I'm not sure what types of 'pests' it controls! I was impressed to read the history of the company on their website. Being a former Calvin College student myself, I love supporting any business where they employ Calvin grads or especially when the company is started by a Calvin grad. I live west of Paw Paw, MI, so I was extremely happy that they would come all the way out to my location.
Description of Work: Full Lawn Analysis, Fertilization and Weed Control

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
$79

Robert W.
05/2013
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
The work was good. They called in advance and communicated well.
Description of Work: I used Tuff Turf Molebusters lawn analysis, weed and feed, and pest control.

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
$100

Gary P.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
From start, they could not understand why Angie's list offered a Spring Lawn Aeration special when they do not do spring aeration. They offered me information on how to get a refund, but, I decided to go with their normal summer aeration instead for the same cost. My rating is based on my previous experience with this company.
Description of Work: Service has not yet been performed.

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
$52

Russell C H.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Great service - they have been very flexible in scheduling around my hectic scheduling. The staff member who applied the treatment was courteous and knowledgeable and answered several questions for me. I will definitely continue to use their services because of their flexibility and results.
Description of Work: Staff applied fertilizer and spring crabgrass control. They also added weed killer because they noticed I had a clover problem. They took the time to talk with me and answer several questions I had about dead patches of grass (snow mold, raking will clear them 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
$79

Russell C H.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Work was performed without disturbing any of by flower beds or plantings and I didn't even notice they were here until I looked out the window - meaning they won't upset your neighbors with noise. Results were great - much better then renting and wrangling with a power aerator (which I've done - my garage still bears the scar from forgetting which control was forward and which was reverse). Courteous and knowledgeable - I will continue to use their services.
Description of Work: Performed power core aeration on my approximately 10k square foot 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
$49

MARSHA H.
05/2013
5.0
animal removal
  + -1 more
2 weeks later they removed all of the traps which had caught 2 moles, and once again bated paths, put repellent around the exterior of the yard. I called them with questions, and they couldn't do enough to make sure I was happy. They will continue to check my yard for 6 weeks.
Description of Work: They placed 6 traps, bated paths, put repellent around the exterior of the yard. They left flags for us to mark any further activity we might notice.

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
$276

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
Thank you for the nice review [member name removed]. Let us know if we can be of further assistance durring your service period.

Karen B.
05/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
So far so good. They were pleasant over the phone and answered all my questions. They provided me with an invoice via email promptly after I scheduled. They called and emailed the day before they came out. It was raining on and off but they still managed to perform services. The only issue I had was they didn't provide a time frame when I originally contacted them and I forgot to ask, but they responded to my email right away. I look forward to seeing how well there products work.
Description of Work: I purchases a promotion through Angie's list for Lawn services and pest control. They have not done the perimeter pest control yet. They fertilized and weed treated my lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$88

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
Thank you for your review [member name removed]. We wanted to wait until after the frost is done before spraying the pest control. If we sprayed prior to this weekend's frost it would not have been nearly as effective.

Richard S.
04/2013
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
No problem although expected diameter of plugs to be greater.
Description of Work: Lawn aviation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
Sorry to not meet your expectations with the size of the plugs. Aeration tines are a standard size across the industry. If your lawn was dry at the time of the aeration the plugs would not stick together as well and the outside of the plug may have crumbled off at the time of removal. The hole is the same size, but the plug would have been partially broken as it was removed.

Saurabh B.
04/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I was not present at the time of the job. So really can't comment on the punctuality of the person. I spoke with office staff. They were very cordial and professional. The job was for $40 or so for a 5000 sq ft yawn (got to read the fine print). Its a little more for a bigger lawn. I had near 9000 sq ft. They take a aerial picture to verify. Mine was outdated and I had to call to tell to them the exact sq footage since the picture did not include my landscape beds, deck, playgorund etc. They were willing to work with you. My wife said the lady came and did a good job. I thought it was a decent. Even with the extra price, the deal was quite good. Normally its around $60 to rent a lawn aerator from Home Depot. But moving that 400lb machine is a pain. Glad I gave somebody else the extra $10 to save the hassle of moving the machine, aerating the lawn, cleaning it, and returning it to the store. Overall, pretty happy with it.
Description of Work: Has TuffTuff come over for a lawn aeration. They had a Angie's List Big Deal ad for $40.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
We are glad you found value in the service. Thank you.

Nate P.
04/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
very good and will continue to use their service
Description of Work: on-time and pleased with their service. they will be back this spring!

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
$60

Ann H.
03/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I was very impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness of the staff. Everyone I e-mailed or talked to was great. I bought this deal for both my yard and my sister's. they were great about scheduling and explaining what to expect. I was pretty happy with their work but my husband and my sister felt the plug size removed could have been bigger and there were places in our yard where the ground was too hard for the machine to get good plugs out. I would recommend this company based on how much I liked dealing with them.
Description of Work: Lawn Aeration

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
$42

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
Thank you for the comment. Aeration tines are universal in their size no matter who manufacturers the equipment. The variables that make up the depth of the plug is the soil profile (sand vs clay) and moisure level in the soil at the time of aeration.

Cheryl L.
02/2013
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
My lawn was larger than the area stipulated in the promotion, so the company said it would aerate the additional space for another fee. However, they refused to return even though I agreed to pay the additional fee. Ultimately, they were very unprofessional, and I will not use them again.
Description of Work: They aerated a portion my lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0

$42

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
We originally asked for the extra portion of the lawn to be paid on a credit card. The homeowner preferred a check. The arrangement we had was for the homeowner to leave a check on their door. We arrived, there was no payment. The homeowner apologized because she forgot and became quite upset with us for not aerating despite the lack of payment. Her email explained how she pays her bills promptly and has good credit. We don't disagree with that, but we have a policy and that is why we asked for the extra area to be paid up front, which she agreed to. Since this aeration was so late in the season, she was on our last route for the season.

John B.
02/2013
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They did the work as promised, and we have no complaints. I can't grade "professionalism" since I wasn't here when they did the work.
Description of Work: They aerated our lawn.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$42

Ken B.
12/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I purchased a sale priced core aeration offer from Tuff Turf Molebusters through Angie's List. I received a purchase confirmation email from Tuff Turf in about a day, with information about the services to be performed and asking for necessary details about our yard. Due to the promotion, they were scheduling a couple weeks out and provided prompt, detailed updates about when they would perform the service. They performed the aeration on schedule. Due to the late fall service date and the fact I was out of town on business during that week, most of their work was covered with leaves when I arrived home. From what I could see, they did a complete and satisfactory job.
Description of Work: Core aeration of our residential 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
$42

Tom J.
12/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Pleased with the outcome. Good equipment and friendly
Description of Work: We had a little trouble with scheduling because of weather, but it was not their fault. They did all areas in no time and we were happy with everything.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

John B.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The firm was very professional contacting us well in advance to make sure we understood what we needed to do in advance of their service and what they would be doing for our lawn. They were very prompt in their service and cleaned up any dirt that may have been kicked up on sidewalks or driveway.
Description of Work: We purchased a deal through Angie's List to have our lawn aerated by Tuff Turf Molebusters.

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
$42

Scott V.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I have used Tuff Turf for 5 years and I'm very happy with the service and quality they provide. They always call 3-5 days prior to service visits and also provide alternate dates. I plan to use them again next year.
Description of Work: Lawn fertilizing, weed control, aerigation

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
$350

Joseph W.
11/2012
5.0
pest control, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I was pleased with the overall results and the professionalism of the staff. I certainly will seek this company for projects in the future.
Description of Work: Exterior rodent trapping & 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
$140

Sydney S.
11/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
The Core Aeration service is based on square footage of lawn being treated, and is measured by web based aerial photography. I was surprised to find out my lawn was so big. Tammy said "most people are amazed at the actual square footage". I did question the area since my garden was not indicated in the photo that was used and was thereby counted as lawn area. I was given $2. off for that. I pointed out that the neighbors tree was shown inside my property line, indicating the line may not be correct. The price was not adjusted any further. The dirt plugs removed from the lawn measured 1" - 1.5". I had expected a deeper treatment. Overall, I was satisfied with the service.
Description of Work: Entire lawn Core Aeration

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$86

Catherine L.
11/2012
3.0
pest control, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
I felt that my request for a different day to aerate the lawn was reasonable and their refusal to provide an alternate date this fall was a critical indication that "Customer Service" was not a high priority for Turf T Mole Busters. Regardless of the promotional price, quality service is one of my important measures when deciding to select a company which I will pay for their services or products.
Description of Work: We purchased a promotional service from Angies List for the aeration of our lawn this fall. Turf T Mole Busters called to schedule the work . I informed them that because we live in a semi-rural area we still had an abundance of leaves on the lawn and I would remove them in a week or so after all had fallen. I was informed by Turf T Mole Buster that they could not perform the work with leaves on the lawn. I was also told by Turf T Mole Buster that the day they wanted to come would be the only day they would be in the area this year to perform the work in the fall. After several minutes of failing to negotiate a day this fall to aerate the lawn I was told the work would be done one day the following summer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0

$100

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
Member, I am sorry to hear about your experience, especially since you have been a client for 10 years. Unfortunately you bought the aeration deal on the last day it was offered. You promptly notified us of the purchase, but we already had our final routes set for the year. We notified you of the day we would be in your area. We had one last day in Rockord, then we were working in the lakeshore area and then Kalamazoo. The only way we are able to offer such a great deal is by servicing your lawn when we are in your areae. We had to finish our routes and put the aerators away because we were running into too many clients with sprinklers that were blown out so they could not mark the heads, shorter days do not allow as much work to get done in a day, lawns were too wet from the rain and take too long to dry out, and now we have frost in the mornings which would not allow us to pull a good plug. We will still honor the deal next year and it we will be able to schedule it when it works for both of us.

Brenda M.
10/2012
3.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Whenever i hire a contractor I am at the house when the work is performed. However, they did not feel that was necessary. I took the entire day off, around 2:30 p.m. I got a call saying if they did not show up that day, they would arrive the next. Approximately 45 minutes later here comes a worker on the machine, that I did not thing dug deep enough into the ground. I barely touched the front end of my yard, which is were it needed it most due to the dry season this past summer.
Description of Work: Lawn Aeration of a small yard. Front to Back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

$42

Response from Tuff Turf Molebusters
We tell all our clients they do not have to be home. I am sorry you took the day off, but aeration is a pretty straight forward service. When we called and emailed in advance of the day you were scheduled, we give a 2 day window. We do this to allow for bad weather, equipment problems, and other unforseen circumstances. If wyou were given a time we would be there, I apologize because that is not our policy. We do not rush through the current lawn we are to try to make a set time on the next lawn. If a client or neighbor wants to ask us questions about their lawn, we will spend the time needed to answer their questions. We don't set up appointments because that might mean brushing off a client to meet another. Certain jobs require extra time based on the obstacles and terrain of the lawn that can also slow down our technicians. When we called and emailed in advance we did let you know that if it was dry, that you should water your lawn for better results. It is hard to pull a plug out of a dry lawn.

John S.
10/2012
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Not a lot to describe. The company did what they were supposed to do. They were especially good contacting me for when the service would be done.
Description of Work: .Had the lawn aerated. It was done as expected, and the person that did the job was very congenial, and did a great job

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
$42

Terry W.
10/2012
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Fast service, excellent price, and a job well done.
Description of Work: Yard aeration.

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
$40

Elizabeth A C.
09/2012
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
This deal was fantastic for getting rid of the chipmunks and voles of our yard. We can see a difference in the lawn tunnels.
Description of Work: They set exterior traps for catching chipmunks, voles, and moles.

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

Contact information

8650 Byron City Center SW Ste 1, Byron Center, MI 49315

http://www.Tuffturfmolebusters.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed

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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FAQ

Tuff Turf Molebusters is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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

Saturday: Closed

Tuff Turf Molebusters accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Tuff Turf Molebusters offers free project estimates.
Yes, Tuff Turf Molebusters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Tuff Turf Molebusters does not offer a senior discount.
No, Tuff Turf Molebusters does not offer emergency services.
No, Tuff Turf Molebusters does not offer warranties.
Tuff Turf Molebusters offers the following services: Lawn fertilization & weed control, mole, grub, outdoor insect, lawn rolling, Wasp & spider control, chipmunk trapping & vole control.
Mowing, landscaping, irrigation, indoor pest control, rat trapping, live animal trapping & snow removal.

Contact information

8650 Byron City Center SW Ste 1, Byron Center, MI 49315

http://www.Tuffturfmolebusters.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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
Saturday:
Closed