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Dean Bjorkstrand Inc

Gutter Cleaning, Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Minneapolis Landscaping Design Company. Specializing in Natural Stone patios, retaining walls, and walks. Our Landscape installation is of the highest quality. Owner Designed and Supervised since 1983. Serving the twin cities metro area. Many other services are offered from Gutter Cleaning to Window Cleaning. Award winning.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscaping design & installation, natural stone patios, walkways, landscape lighting, garden design, perennial and shrub gardens, tree installation, wood structures, pergolas, arbors, irrigation and water features, fountains, ponds, pondless waterfalls, gutter cleaning & minor gutter repair, shrub trimming & pruning, drainage correction, waterproofing, excavation, roof snow & ice removal, snow plowing & shoveling, window cleaning & pressure washing.

Services we don't offer

Lawn maintenance, lawn fertilization & lawn clean-up.

Amenities



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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.480 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
60%
4
23%
3
9%
2
4%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.6
Showing 26-50 of 80 reviews

carolyn Q.
08/2013
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It took a long time before we were able to ask to get Dean Bjorkstrand here because of all the rain we had. It was advertised as an 8-hour day and when the men came they said it was a 7-hour day. They got most of the work done that Dean had thought they can get done. They were trimming some bushes for us and their saw-chain broke so they couldn't complete that but everything worked fine. Two men came for one day and one of the men seem to do most of the work and the other men seem to do most of the sighting. It just seemed a little light.
Description of Work: They did landscaping.

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

$599

Response from Dean Bjorkstrand Inc
Thank you for your feedback [removed members name]. The deal was for 16 hours. The deal includes 2 hours for initial consultation and walk through with Dean and 14 hours with the crew on site. That is what we provided. We were able to get a lot of work done for 1 day. I'm glad to hear you were happy with the work we provided.

George B.
08/2013
5.0
gutter cleaning, landscaping
  + 0 more
I sent the followiing e-mail to Dean after the work was done: Dean: Your men did a good job. They analyzed the situation, came up with a plan, discussed it with me, and got to work. It looks good. George
Description of Work: Placed a rubber mat under landscaping to stop a leak into our basement.

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
$412.5

Mary Ann N.
08/2013
3.0
gutter cleaning, lawn service, pavers, gravel
  + 1 more
The results of the landscaping job on our small urban lot were largely satisfactory but the process was not. The 2- to 3-day job turned into 6 work days as our one-man crew got called away for other (more important?) jobs, damage done to mature shrubs was dismissed by the business owner as insignificant, and our concerns were disregarded.
Description of Work: Installed front-yard sod and stone border around existing shrubs, trees and plantings.

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

$4,100

Response from Dean Bjorkstrand Inc
I admit this project did not go smoothly, but the end result was excellent. The homeowner was micromanaging the entire project. She did not let us use our creativity and experience to her advantage. They were nice people just tough to work with. The damage to the shrubs was not what I would professionally call a problem, very minor damage that will not have lasting effects. We work from start to finish on every job we do. The project took longer because things were continually changed after we were told by her that everything was good.

Joseph B.
06/2013
5.0
decks, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
It went splendidly. They're very professional, very quick working and for a relatively small operation, they put things together in a hurry and did a good job.
Description of Work: I had used Dean Bjorkstrand Inc over the course of the past week and a half.

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
$599

Donald T.
04/2013
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
I called them and several other gutter installers. After talking to their sales person, was sold on them. He brought samples of all rain gutter products on the market, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each type. He gave me an estimate on within the hour. I informed him I would confer with my wife regarding the estimate. For references, he gave me the addresses and names of previous customers. I talked to several of them, looked at their installed gutters and then expressed my impressions to my wife. We agreed to proceed, put 10% down and agreed to an installation date. .
Description of Work: Installed seamless gutters. I did not have gutters prior to this. They did an excellent 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
$2,500

Merrilee H.
08/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning, landscaping
  + 0 more
It has gone beautifully. His workmen are very careful and moved very quickly to plant the roses, flowering almond, burning bush, etc etc. I had roofing work done a week ago and the supervisor came over and told me I had the most beautiful yard he had ever seen.
Description of Work: Dean put in phase II of a three year landscaping plan in my front yard. His people dug up the sod and replaced it with roses and other perennials as well as several peonies I took from the back yard and asked them to plant as well.

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
$12,000

karina M.
07/2012
5.0
landscaping, mulch, basement waterproofing, drain pipe
  + 2 more
Dean did a great job. We had water damage in our basement that was coming from outside the house, and we needed to change our landscape so that water flows away from the house instead of toward it. Dean was very knowledgable and provided a very common sense solution to our problem. His team was available to start quickly, which was important to us, and they were courteous and finished on time. Dean was also available when I called with questions during the bidding and implementation project. We are really happy with the finished result. We will definitely use him in the future for any landscaping project!
Description of Work: removed landscapinginstalled rock mulchchanged grade of landscapeinstalled drain tile

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
$2,400

Brad K.
05/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning, gutter repair
  + 0 more
We have given Dean's contact to other organizations and would certainly do business with him again in the future.
Description of Work: We needed an estimate for gutter replacement and utilized Dean's company based on their Angies List information. The estimate process went very smoothly, their bid was complete and was our final selection. Their work was done on time and done well.

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
$3,000

Marcia H.
04/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
Everything went well. They seemed to be pretty thorough and quite quick. They were in an out in a timely manner.
Description of Work: They cleaned out second level gutters.

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

Maryann T.
04/2012
4.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
We usually had them come at the end of October. They would do the whole house and blow out the gutters with a leaf blower. The service was very quick. The cost is effective with the quality of work. You can trust the work they do.
Description of Work: This was for gutter cleaning.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

TERENCE M.
04/2012
3.0
gutter cleaning, snow removal
  + 0 more
When I asked Dean to come out we went over the work that was needed to be done. He was going to charge $900.00 for the season. When the snow came they did not do the back sidewalk within the fence without my calling them. They did the driveway but left portions of it undone. They did do the front sidewalk and the public walk well. They came and did the work in a timely manner. Each time that I called them they were very responsive and came to fix the problem. They did a good job on the gutter cleaning as far I know.
Description of Work: This was for gutter cleaning and snow plowing.

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

$900

Gavin Q.
04/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
It went well. There were no problems at all.
Description of Work: This was for gutter cleaning.

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

PJ M.
04/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a good job. I did not even know they were there. The scheduling was done very easy as well. My entire neighborhood uses this company.
Description of Work: This was for gutter cleaning.

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
$220

LESA K.
04/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
He did the work himself and it turned out great. He does what he says he is going to do. The price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: This was for gutter cleaning.

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

kris F.
04/2012
4.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
They did a good job. They seemed like a trustworthy company.
Description of Work: This was for gutter cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

LaRee S.
04/2012
5.0
roof snow removal
  + -1 more
They were on time and charged what they said they would. They did the work that they were supposed to do and it work out fine.
Description of Work: This was for work on an ice d***.

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

MARGARET B.
04/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
He does snow removal as well. It has been fine seasonal work.
Description of Work: He did gutter cleaning.

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

Susan L.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel, hardscaping, patios
  + 2 more
They were very thorough and very high quality. I give them high ratings, their price is a little high, and I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They did work for me in the past. They did a flagstone patio.

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

MICHELLE L.
03/2012
5.0
gutter cleaning, gutter repair
  + 0 more
Great service, I called and he fit me in within 2-3 days. They were able to look at the one sagging gutter & repair that at the same time. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Cleaned gutters on my two story house & repaired one gutter that was sagging.

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
$220

Merrilee H.
12/2011
5.0
gutter cleaning, landscaping, lighting, roof snow removal, fountains
  + 3 more
As above, his people are top rate and are very clean and tidy when doing their work with leaf and plant debris. The landscaping is going well and I love the plants he has picked out. He even agreed to dig up some of my existing plants and replace them in other areas of my yard. I look forward to the rest of the landscaping, lighting, and sprinkler extension. Between Dean and Dave Shegstad's Ironworks, my home is beginning to look spectacular! Thanks guys!
Description of Work: We have used Dean Bjorkstrand's services since 2009. I called about gutter cleaning when our person retired. Dean told me the price and suggested a better time than what I had asked for. His people came out and finished the job when he said they would be there. They were efficient and very careful of the numerous items in my yard, i.e. statues, etc. We have used them every year since. Last year we had an ice dam and I called Dean to see if he could help and he fit us in and again on the day identified, his people were there and took care of the ice dam very efficiently. Also last year, Dean put in plants on my boulevard replacing the grass. They are doing well and from a distance look like grass but thicker leaves and tiny flowers in the spring. They held up very well over the winter. As a result of that success I asked Dean to draft a landscape plan for the side and front of my yard. I also asked if we could do a three year plan to offset the cost. He agreed and this year the side and part of the front have been completed, including lighting and a sprinkler system. I am looking forward to 2012 continuation of this work. I am very impressed with Dean's professionalism. His flyers, invoices, and diagram of the yard are easy to follow and again, very professional. Dean is one of my favorite businessmen and I hope to do business with him for many years to come. It is my pleasure to recommend him for any of the services I have used. Merrilee Hagberg

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
$6,000

MICHAEL S.
11/2011
5.0
decks, gutter cleaning, landscaping, irrigation systems, fountains, hardscaping
  + 4 more
It went very well. Dean was responsive and put his team to work as soon as he was able. Dean and his team are professional and courteous. Dean was also very helpful in giving us tips for maintaining our yard and fountain.
Description of Work: Dean consulted with us to come up with a plan for our front and back yard. This included removal of existing bushes and plants, building a retaining wall, laying sod, buidling a brick patio in the front yard and a fountain in the back yard. He also planted new perennials and ground cover in both the front and back yards. He also worked with a subcontractor to have an irrigation system installed.

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
$50,000

PATRICIA S.
11/2010
5.0
gutter cleaning, gutter repair
  + 0 more
The house belongs to our son who lives out of state. The gutters were completely clogged and one of the downspouts had come apart from the gutter system. Several days after the service was completed we went over to check up on the outcome. The gutters were very clean (we could see them out the upstairs windows) and the downspout was back in place. A couple days later we had a very heavy snowfall which caused havoc all over the city. The next time we came back to check on the house, the downspout was once again separated from the gutter. We were sure it was caused by the extremely heavy snow. I called back to see if there was a permanent fix for the downspout and was told that they'd stop by and put a screw into the system. We were very pleased with the service.
Description of Work: Gutters were cleaned and a fallen downspout replaced.

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
$160

Eric C.
11/2010
5.0
gutter cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very professional. They did a good, quick job. The price was reasonable. The quality was great! I used them for two houses.
Description of Work: I hired Dean Bjorkstrand to clean my gutters.

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
$500

PAT R.
10/2010
1.0
landscaping, irrigation systems
  + 0 more
We didn't have problems for a while but with the rain we've had this summer I was starting to see some more water problems. I had asked him to come and a**** the problem. He told me would be happy to but he would charge $75. I am a prior customer and have spent a good amount of money on the original project, I don't believe I should be charge $75 for him to come out and see if any more work needed to be done. There was no charge for $75 before, I'm not sure why it applies now.
Description of Work: He had put in drain tile and adjusted the grade around the yard in the past.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0


Response from Dean Bjorkstrand Inc
Unfortunately, I can receive an F grade for just asking to be paid for doing my job. THE WORK WAS COMPLETED IN 2001 NOT ON OCTOBER 6, 2010 AS SHE DECIDED TO STATE. It is a shame that I received this response from this customer. I did a complete drainage system on the side of her house in 2001. The cost was around $3000 (I did at least $5000 worth of work by the time everything was done) In her own words "It has been working great ever since you did it". She even said it was working great when she called me on october 6, 2010. She called me out many times over the years to "check" if I see any potential problems. She expects this for free. I accomodated her many times for a free check up. I quite frankly am tired of working for her for FREE, so I asked for a small fee of $75 to give her a consultation and now the F grade that she gave me. It really comes down to her being too CHEAP to actually pay me for my services.

Laura D.
08/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
We hired Dean and his crew about three years ago to install a natural stone walkway in our back yard, and they did such a wonderful job, and were so pleasant to have around (his guys were so nice to my dogs that after the project was done, the dogs went to the back fence and looked for them every morning for ages), that we didn't want to work with anyone else when we needed a landscaper again. Not only did we have the monster juniper to deal with, but tattered landscape fabric under more wheelbarrows-full of rocks than I counted, and an overgrown weed/shrub I couldn't even identify but that turned out to have a woody trunk they had to use the stump grinder to get out. We were getting water in the basement when it rained, so we knew we needed the grade changed. It has rained twice, torrentially, since Dean did the work, and no water has come in. And speaking of the rain: it washed all the fresh dirt and grass seed that they had filled in along the stairs right out onto the sidewalk, and both times Dean's crew showed up and patiently shoveled it all back into place and reseeded it, and this morning they were back again to put in sod instead. His crew worked without complaint all through the 90+ degree weather last week. We love the design of the plantings, too, and the low-maintenance plants he chose. It's all just beautiful. And fast, too: I called Dean during the last week of July, and they started on August 9th, and minor mudslides notwithstanding they were done in four days.
Description of Work: We had a juniper that we'd been ignoring for 11 years removed, stump and all, and the foundation in front of the house graded; new edging, fabric, decorative rock, and plantings put in. The crew also filled in some trenches left by a cement company who replaced our front stairs a couple years back.

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
$3,600

Contact information

7412 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55423

www.deanbjorkstrand.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

Bonded

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

Gutter Cleaning,
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Gutters,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal,
Patios,
Snow Removal,
Basement Waterproofing,
Tree Service,
Stone and Gravel,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn Irrigation

FAQ

Dean Bjorkstrand Inc is currently rated 4.4 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

Dean Bjorkstrand Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Dean Bjorkstrand Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Dean Bjorkstrand Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dean Bjorkstrand Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Dean Bjorkstrand Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, Dean Bjorkstrand Inc does not offer warranties.
Dean Bjorkstrand Inc offers the following services: Landscaping design & installation, natural stone patios, walkways, landscape lighting, garden design, perennial and shrub gardens, tree installation, wood structures, pergolas, arbors, irrigation and water features, fountains, ponds, pondless waterfalls, gutter cleaning & minor gutter repair, shrub trimming & pruning, drainage correction, waterproofing, excavation, roof snow & ice removal, snow plowing & shoveling, window cleaning & pressure washing.
Lawn maintenance, lawn fertilization & lawn clean-up.

Contact information

7412 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55423

www.deanbjorkstrand.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