Welcome to Kevin James Landscape, Inc., one of Charlotte, North Carolina's leading residential landscape design/build firms. For over 20 years our company has maintained its commitment to quality, integrity and customer service. These principles remain an important part of what we do each day, on every project.
We are certified, licensed and insured for a full range of landscaping needs and employ a skilled work force of trained gardeners whose specialties include landscape installation, drainage, pruning, lighting and hardscape installation.
At Kevin James Landscape, Inc. we realize that strong relationships are the foundation for our workmanship and we never want to lose sight of how important that is. We take this very seriously; our business is about developing relationships by working hard and performing exceptional customer service. It is our goal to maintain our commitment to excellence, honesty and service. These principles will always be a significant part of how we operate our company and critical to how we manage each and every project.
Whether you are interested in landscape design and installation, drainage, landscape lighting, or hardscape services, our staff of landscape contractors and horticulturalists can help you create a landscape to fit your lifestyle. Please visit our website at kevinjameslandscape.com or call me directly at 704-201-1282, thank you. Kevin James
Business highlights
26 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Landscape Design & Installation, Pruning, Retaining Walls, Patio & Walk Installation, Landscape Lighting, Drainage, General Landscape Services & Landscape Consultation.
Kevin and his team did an excellent job addressing a drainage issue on my patio. He was very knowledgeable and walked me through his thought process regarding how to best approach the issue, explaining multiple options and their respective benefits. I was impressed with the level of detail he gave me while going over everything. Once I decided on an option, I was able to easily schedule the work. He and his team were very friendly and professional and completed the work in a timely manner. I was impressed with both the quality of work and attention to detail! I am very happy with the work that they did and would highly recommend them to others!
Description of Work: Our house had some drainage issues on our patio and a downspout that emptied onto the patio. We needed that area regraded to allow water to flow off of the patio instead of pooling in the middle and also needed a drainage pipe installed for the downspout.
Kevin James and crew did an excellent job re-landscaping our bedding and lawns. Kevin was easy to work with, knowledgeable and made great recommendations. Kevin’s crew was prompt and tidy. We have rehired Kevin and have recommended to other neighbors.
Description of Work: Complete residential landscape redo
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Anthony B.
10/2021
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Fantastic - Kevin and his team are responsible for most of the landscaping of our home. They are dependable, thorough and excellent in quality. I recommend Kevin to all of my friends who are looking for quality landscaping work, which is very hard to come by. Kevin completed two projects for us this year that have been a major lift to our property and we get compliments on all the time. Cannot recommend Kevin and his team enough.
Description of Work: Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers, Landscaping
Kevin and his team (same guys each year!) are professionals every step of the way. When need an expert who is going give you advice of what should be done for lasting results (and what will not work for your situation), this is who you should hire. You’ll be glad you did!
Kevin and his crew did a wonderful job transforming our backyard from a mucky muddy problem to a featured recreation area. I'd use them again in a minute.
Kevin James was incredibly knowledgeable and professional throughout the process of this project. Based on our exchanges I knew everything would go smoothly. His employees were also very professional and left my newly landscaped area beautiful.
Description of Work: Landscaping, Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sue F.
10/2021
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
The work performed was mulch installation. The crew showed up on time and they were very professional and respectful. After the mulch was installed they cleaned the yard and the driveway. The crew did a fantastic job and my yard looked wonderful! I highly recommend Kevin James Landscaping!
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Matt P.
04/2019
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
+ 0 more
Great. Nobody else could figure out how to handle our back yard flooding issue, but Kevin and his team did the job with flying colors. It was a big job, but they got it done, and most importantly it works -and it has been severely testing this Spring.
Description of Work: Install Drainage System
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Russell C.
04/2019
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Super professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Very hard working crew. Only breaking for lunch. Answered all questions. Did everything I asked the first time. This was a large project completed in four days. Had worked with another landscaper with an “A” rating previously but no comparison to Kevin James Landscape, Inc. If you need landscape work, call Kevin James and gain the peace of mind only possible in working with a true professional.
Description of Work: Complete redevelopment and landscaping of front, side and rear of house including an abundance of plants. Aeration and seeding. Creation of drainage system. Stone steps and paver walk.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Stephen B.
04/2019
2.0
landscaping, drain pipe
+ 0 more
The work did not resolve the issue and when I called him to resolve the issue, he came out and said that he thought it was due to a leaking sprinkler. I told him that the system was off and there were no sprinkler heads or lines in the area, so he said he would return and resolve the issue. He never did show up to fix the problem. So the $3500 I spent to resolve the problem was completely wasted. I would never hire him or recommend his services to others.
Description of Work: I had an area of my back yard that didn't drain adequately. Kevin installed a drain in the area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$3,500
Response from Kevin James Landscape
I am surprised to see this report because this member and I have been in contact and have resolved the issue, or so I thought...but since he felt he needed to make this report I feel like I should fill in some blanks. I met this member in 2017 and we came to an agreement on a drainage resolution for his backyard, my team installed the drainage within a few weeks of our meeting. 18 months later this member contacted me and said there was a wet spot that never seemed to dry out and asked me to check it out. My first response was to ask if there could be an irrigation leak, the usual culprit when there is an isolated wet spot that never dries out. This member told me that his irrigation was off so that was not the issue. When I visited this members property I discovered that the backyard had been completely regraded and sodded since we had completed the drainage and in my opinion that work compromised our drainage. It also explained why the drain was in for 18 months before he contacted me about a problem. When people spend this kind of money on drainage you get a call after the first rain if there is an issue... I called this member from his backyard and explained my theory of what happened and while he did not agree with me on the cause he asked me how I would resolve the issue and how much it would cost. Our warranty clearly states that if any work is done by other contractors that compromises our drainage it voids the warranty. I told this member that since he had been so easy to work with and if he would give me some breathing room (the weather/rain is killing us!) that I would take care of it as a warranty item, at no charge, the next time I was in the area. We have spoken a couple of times since then and I thought we were on the same page as far as a resolution. Seems like we are not so I will be reaching out to this member after this post. Whenever there is a misunderstanding with a member that compels them to make a negative post I like to look at it as good feedback but also as an opportunity to connect with other members. The following is our Drainage Guarantee, a guarantee that has not changed in 25 years- "Kevin James Landscape Inc. guarantees all of the drainage that we install to work properly. We cannot be responsible for any drainage that we add to, or drainage that is added to our original installation. We cannot be responsible for damage due to construction, other contractors, improper irrigation management, or "Acts of God" such as torrential flooding. Our drainage will work properly under normal circumstances or we will correct the problem at no additional charge." Regardless of this report I am still committed to keeping my word and will be reaching out to this member to address his concerns over an issue I thought was already resolved. Thank you for taking the time to read this report and my response. Kevin James
Kevin's team did a great job on my landscape project. They were punctual, professional and were easy to work with. Kevin came out to the jobsite and did a great job in mapping out my project. When his team came to work, they were very friendly, wasted no time and I ended up with a fantastic yard.
Description of Work: Landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
ROBERT T.
03/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service, Uncategorized
+ 3 more
I have worked with Kevin several times over the past 25 years and have never been disappointed, hence, the 25 years of repeat business. Everything went great; my wife and I had a pretty good idea of exactly what she wanted and Kevin added his observations, comments, and suggested changes. (Kevin has never been bashful about his 2 cents) A final plan was defined and work began. Although heavy weather interrupted the work, Kevin said he would be finished in three workdays and he was. He has always been very professional, detailed, candid, and understanding, and an honest pleasure to work with. All service professionals wish that could be said about them.
Description of Work: Landscape front yard including multiple new plants
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
ANTHONY B.
03/2019
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel, drain pipe
+ 1 more
This is the third time we've hired Kevin and we won't go anywhere else - Kevin is responsible for most of the landscaping for our house. He's honest, trustworthy and dependable. His team's work is excellent and I cannot recommend him enough. We had a major renovation done on our house which transformed our backyard quite a bit. As a result, we began having some major drainage problems. My wife and I had envisioned adding some hardscaping to help an area that simply wouldn't grow any grass or plants. Kevin came by and assessed the situation and recommended a catch basin and drainage solution. In addition, he recommended against hardscaping and moved towards installing tamped gravel, with some stepping stones, as it would be much more economical. I couldn't envision it myself, but I trusted Kevin and the work came out even better than we could have imagined - we've gotten many compliments already. I've already recommended Kevin to our friends and was glad to hear one of our neighbors say great things about him as well. We'll only go to Kevin for any future landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Drainage and Tamped Gravel
Rating Category
Rating 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
Dan H.
03/2019
1.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Take your business elsewhere! I called for an estimate and spoke to Kevin James who quickly provided a fast talking pitch plugging all if his additional professional landscaper services. I explained to him exactly what I needed to have completed before he advised me that he would need $150 consultation fee to provide an actual estimate. When I explained to Kevin that no consultation services were actually needed, and I only wanted an estimate to install (2) 170’ French drains he became rude and quickly stated that he was “not interested in telling me how to solve my problems for free”. Immediately following that statement, he hung up on me. Beware!!!
Description of Work: French Drain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Response from Kevin James Landscape
I'm sorry this member felt I was short with him but I have found that most homeowners like a quick phone interaction so I try to ask what the problem is, explain my process and set up a consultation in under 5 minutes. This member had a drainage problem that he had "fixed" but he still had water coming into the basement and thought French drains would solve the problem. I explained to this member that while he might be on the right track with French drains I would need to come out and assess the situation and provide my own solution and for that service we charge $150- a charge that is rebated if we do the work. He said that he was uncomfortable paying $150 for me to look at the drainage so that's when I explained to him we do lots of things and would be happy to look at any and everything landscape related and he said he did not need a whole yard consult and was still uncomfortable with the fee to just look at the drainage...and that if I was still interested I was welcome to come give him a quote on what I think it would take to fix the drainage problem but he was uncomfortable paying a fee...and that's when I told him I was uncomfortable providing free advice, wished him luck solving his drainage problem, hung up and moved on to the next member who had absolutely no issues paying a consultation fee. While I'm disappointed in this report it gives me an excellent opportunity at the start of our busy season to explain our process so hopefully I can avoid making other members feel uncomfortable. For me, the owner of the company with 35+ years experience in the landscape/hardscape/drainage field, to come to a members home to give advice, offer suggestions and solutions followed up by a detailed proposal sent by email the same day there is a $150 consultation fee. That fee is rebated back if we do the work. Its that simple. In my 20+ years as an A rated Service Provider on Angie's List I have learned there are two types of members, there are members who expect you to come out for free and there are members who have absolutely no problem paying a fee for a service- just like when you call an electrician or a plumber. I actually came up with the consultation fee/rebate idea from and electrician friend of mine. My 20+ years on Angie's List, 25 years in business and over 300 reports have also taught me that the worst reports posted about my company all have the same thing in common, they all have an issue with the consultation fee/pricing- not our work. Again, I'm disappointed in this report but ultimately think some good has come out of it. I wish this member the best of luck in finding a service provider he feels comfortable with and can get his drainage problem solved once and for all. Please visit our website at Kevinjameslandscape.com , email me at the address on our website, or call/text my direct cell # 704-201-1282 for more information about our company, our services and my process. Thank you for taking the time to read this report and my response. Kevin James
with my wife and i both being working professionals and trying to corral a three year old, we needed someone reliable and trustworthy. kevin and his team proved to be both, and more, throughout the project. on reliability - kevin and team showed up when they said they would, he was always available- phone or in person - when i needed to discuss a wrinkle and always delivered same day estimates if we had substantive changes. on trustworthiness - he was always quick to point out what work was left to be done based on our agreement, i never had to chase him or his team to complete work - when he says he will take care of something, it gets done. he brings a great depth of knowledge to his craft, and with victor leading my project, his expertise and our vision came to life. i would recommend kevin and team without hesitation. one anecdote from my experience- with the hurricanes in clt back in aug/sept, we lost a large tree branch in our front yard. kevin and i were meeting one morning (our project was in our back yard), and as we wrapped, i noticed his crew cutting up the branch and loading it in their trucks. kevin’s comment was that he maintains a tidy workspace and there was no way he was leaving it. just an example of how he cares about building a relationship and delivering a quality product and experience. there isnt enough space here to convey my appreciation for his great work, but i know you wont be disappointed.
Description of Work: close to 1,000 feet of drainage, demo existing retaining wall, build new retaining wall, install paver patio and sitting walls, grading, landscaping and landscape lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65,000
Laura W.
12/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch, tree service
+ 3 more
I am so ashamed to write this review 6 months late but I wanted to share that Kevin and his team did a fantastic job. Highly recommend, would use again in a heartbeat. Thanks for everything guys!
Description of Work: Complete landscaping- plants, bed creation, grass seeding, tree limb removal, weed/vine killing
Rating Category
Rating 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
Mandy C.
10/2018
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, mulch, tree service, drain pipe
+ 4 more
When I called Kevin to request a consultation, I was at my wit's end with a continuing yard drainage problem. I had obtained lots of input and multiple proposals from other sources, but I just wasn't convinced that those approaches were going to solve the problem to my satisfaction. After speaking with Kevin, it was easy for me to place my trust in him to see this project through. During the consultation phase, Kevin took the time to listen to all of my concerns, look at pictures and videos of the mess in my yard, and explain what he would suggest and why. He provided me with a proposal just a few hours after our meeting, and he answered my follow-up questions promptly. My husband and I decided to hire his company to install a drain with several catch basins and "branches" across the length of our backyard, to place another drain just outside our crawlspace door, to extend two downspouts further from our home, to create a swaile to help direct the flow of water away from the side of the house, and to core plug/add topsoil/seed/fertilize/straw in an effort to have a yard instead of a mud pit. (We have subsequently also purchased two trees from Kevin; his crew just delivered and installed those as well.) When his crew arrived to begin working, they were courteous and knowledgeable. Kevin visited the worksite frequently, and he and his crew leader kept me updated about the status of the project. They all continually went the extra mile to answer my questions, provide great care instructions for the new grass and trees, and do what they could to help me address watering issues. After it rained like crazy earlier this week, Kevin and his guys showed up (without my even having to ask) to tend to the new grass seed and rehab it after the storm. It is clear to me that Kevin takes pride in his company's work, and he has shown ownership over this project. I feel reassured knowing that, if I call with questions or concerns, he will be responsive and helpful. I'm looking forward to working with Kevin James Landscape for some (hopefully more fun!) projects in the future, and I recommend them highly.
KEVIN was the Only person that correctly diagnosed a drainage problem that I was experiencing an offer to remedy that would permanently fix the solution. All the other companies wanted to just install sump pump’s and pump the water out. KEVIN was the only one that was thorough enough to figure out where the water intrusion was coming from and how to keep it out in the first place. He and his team more punctual, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable… I was very confident in the work they performed and that they actually knew what they were doing. Not only did his crew perform the work as requested, they were very thorough and explained everything to me every step of the way and did a great job cleaning up and making everything look fantastic.
Description of Work: Yard work, drainage work, heavy landscaping
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sharon M.
09/2018
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We are pleased with every aspect of the project. Kevin's crew was polite, willing to answer questions, and professional. Kevin did a super job of figuring out how to correct our landscaping problems.
Description of Work: Graded yard to improve slope. Replanted grass. Prepared 3 planting beds and installed 3 trees. Developed planting plan and recommended shrubs and trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tom P.
07/2018
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
Project involved removal of overgrown shrubs and replacement with a diverse selection of shrubs and trees. Project estimates were thorough, accurately detailing material and labor costs. Project work was completed as scheduled. Project side was left in immaculate condition. This was the third project of this type Kevin James Landscape has conducted for us.
Description of Work: Foundation landscaping and garden pathways
Rating Category
Rating 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
Chris M.
06/2018
5.0
landscaping, mulch, pavers, gravel, drain pipe
+ 2 more
Let us start with the conclusion: Kevin James Landscape (KJL) did an AMAZING job. We HIGHLY recommend them. Our property needed a complete makeover due to aging, original landscaping and water intrusion in the crawlspace. KJL developed a beautiful plan for our yard. They thoroughly removed the old landscaping, including properly finishing the tree stump removal that a nationally-known firm left incomplete and concealed. KJL expertly regraded our property for good drainage and flow. They diligently solved water issues on the turf and from AC drains. KJL created big, beautiful flower beds, enriched with lots of new soil that they brought in. They also used timbers and stones to make attractive enclosures for our AC condensers and utilities. KJL is deeply experienced. Their crews were exceptional in that they NEVER cut corners. All work was done thoroughly with detail and quality. Our neighbors have been very complimentary of KJL's work and asked for KJL to do work on their properties. We're already planning our next project with KJL. We're very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: Landscaping makover
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$31,000
Russell W.
06/2018
5.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Kevin was great to work with. He was punctual, professional and actually did what he said. I’m actually writing this review 2 years later because the work his company did is still performing exceptionally after several flash floods.
Description of Work: Planned a water management solution for our house on a sloped lot. Stabilized a culvert in our backyard that had bad original construction.
Re-routed the water issue on the stand up crawl space under my house and made a permanent fix! Also other standing water issues. The rain the last couple weeks has NOT even been an issue!!! I can enjoy the deck and patio again! Need a little help with landscaping plants and they will be my go to company! Thank you!
Description of Work: Water pooling around my (stand up) crawl space. Standing water in my lawn next to house. Needed drainage fixes in multiple places.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Dani P.
05/2018
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
Kevin and his crew are fantastic to work with. He is incredibly knowledgable. He worked with our ideas but made them more realistic with our space and budget. I would definitely recommend him and we will hire him for future needs.
Description of Work: Fire pit, drainage, yard design and install
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Patios,
Landscaping - Lighting
FAQ
Kevin James Landscape is currently rated 4.9 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
Kevin James Landscape accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Kevin James Landscape does not offer free project estimates.
No, Kevin James Landscape does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Kevin James Landscape offers a 0% senior discount.
No, Kevin James Landscape does not offer emergency services.
No, Kevin James Landscape does not offer warranties.
Kevin James Landscape offers the following services: Landscape Design & Installation, Pruning, Retaining Walls, Patio & Walk Installation, Landscape Lighting, Drainage, General Landscape Services & Landscape Consultation.