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.
The workers were excellent! They were on time and they were responsive. I wasn't 100% satisfied with the materials used. They did landscaping and some of the bushes did not grow, they died. I called them up and they were kind enough to come and replace them so the bushes are okay. I also had a tree planted, but I was not very satisfied with that. It didn't look like the tree is going to survive. I called them and they said it is going to be fine and I just have to wait. I think this is the third year and I am waiting for the spring to see some changes, but if I don't I am going to give them a call. If the tree doesn't grow and he won't replace it then I have a problem. I paid a lot of money for the work.
Description of Work: I had Kevin James Landscape do landscaping and I had a tree planted in 2011.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Response from Kevin James Landscape
When I saw this members report I was puzzled by their lack of satisfaction with the progress of a tree that we planted over three years ago and reached out to them- after a brief conversation I discovered that this member had not fertilized the tree (it is on a steep hill in the rear of the property and difficult to reach) or done any maintenance at all (selective pruning/deep watering during dry spells) and that is why the tree has not grown. I have offered to fertilize the tree as well as all the other plants we planted at the same time free of charge and this member has agreed. We plan to take pictures the day I fertilize so we can compare them to the plants at the end of the growing season. Had Angie's List not done a random telephone interview for a report I would not have been aware of the situation and would not have had the opportunity to reach out to this member and make things right. I think this is a good example of why you should always reach out to your service providers first and give them the option to react- most of the time we are simply unaware of the situation. Kevin James
Mary Sue F.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I was referred by a friend. He is very punctual. He cleans up after himself. I plan to continue using him.
Description of Work: He did landscaping around my home. He redid some beds with new shrubs and mulch, did clean up work on other beds, and some other garden work. He is going to come out twice a year to keep everything maintained.
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
$3,400
Michael A.
02/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
We just decided to do a different project at that time. There was nothing wrong with his timeliness as far as providing us with an estimate. We just decided to do a larger scope of work that we wanted to do. He came out on time. He was punctual and professional. He gave me a good estimate. There was nothing wrong with his estimate. We just went with a different company.
Description of Work: Kevin James Landscape did come out to our home and gave us an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary V.
02/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
It was good. He took down tall trees easily. He was nice and very easy to work with. The price was reasonable.
Description of Work: I used Kevin James Landscape to take down trees for me.
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
ANN-TYLER C.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Kevin was quick to respond to our initial inquiry. He showed up promptly when he said he would to assess our situation. He listened to the problem, surveyed the area and offered his opinion of the best approach. He recommended a french drain that started 5-6 feet in front of the garage and ran the length of the garage front to back. He was thorough in his explanation and how he would ensure that the new drain would blend into the existing landscape. He followed up quickly with a cost estimate. When we called to schedule the service, Kevin let us know it would be 2-3 weeks before he could do the work - but he finished well before that. Kevin was professional, knowledgable, and a pleasure to work with. Since the new drain has been installed, our garage has remained dry in every rain.
Description of Work: Our detached garage sits at a low point on the block. As the ground has eroded over the years, the garage began flooding every time it rained. Kevin assessed the situation and designed a new drainage system to handle the water and stop the flooding. Kevin's solution was not only effective, it was also very attractive and blends into the existing landscape well.
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
Larry B.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Work went according to plan, quality is good. Very professional group.
Description of Work: Installed several drainage systems, built retaining wall, filled in behind retaining wall, planted everygreen, planted grass and installed storm drain.
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
$15,000
brett S.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Kevin personally came out and met with my wife and me to discuss our needs. Within a few days, he emailed us a design summary along with pictures and descriptions of the plants he recommended for our project and a contract price quote. His crews showed up when scheduled, worked hard and cleaned up after they were finished. We had a plant that was not thriving and called Kevin. He sent someone out to replace it free of charge. We had a problem with the landscape timer control not working. Kevin James again sent someone out to replace it. While he was there he replaced a light our pet had chewed up. We never received a bill for this follow up even though we should have and would gladly have paid it. We have recommended KJ Landscaping to several friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: We have used the Kevin James Landscaping Service for years now. He planted a large privacy bed for us in the back yard and ripped out and replanted all the front beds after a competitor did a poor job for us. He placed drainage systems in the front of the house to re-direct water away from the foundation after hard rains. He also installed landscape lighting around the house for us. We have used KJ Landscaping in the spring to clean out beds and mulch a pretty large yard to clean up and prepare for spring and summer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Simon C.
01/2014
4.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
It was pretty good. It was a good job. He was pretty amenable and fairly prompt. The price was pretty high. Initially, I thought the quality was an A rating. But 2 years down the line, there are a few things that I would say he probably could have done better.
Description of Work: I used Kevin James Landscape for landscaping services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Response from Kevin James Landscape
Most problems that occur in time with any landscape installation is simply a matter of maintenance. Your landscape, just like your car, house and body for that matter needs to be constantly maintained- weeds grow, bedlines erode, mulch/pine needles thin...that is just a natural occurrence. Chances are that is what this member is referring to because that is the only way the quality of a landscape can go from an A to things could have been done better....I will be reaching out to this member as I have not been contacted by him about any issues but I am confident that this is a case of, to quote a landscaper I worked for who has been in business for 30+ years- "The landscape will never looks as good as it does when you are finished and pull out of the driveway...."
Andi B.
10/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Kevin was awesome. His entire crew was very professional. They were always on time and very reasonably priced. The results of the service exceeded our expectations.
Description of Work: I used Kevin James Landscape probably four years ago for 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
$2,500
Nancy S.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping, lighting
+ 0 more
Everything went great. He showed up when he was supposed and did everything he said he would.
Description of Work: Fixed and reid landscape lighting for the whole yard
It went well. The crew was cooperative and friendly. The city delayed marking the lines, especially the gas connection but there was plenty to do as it is a large yard. It took two and a half days but it was worth it. The drainage problem has been beautifully solved. As my yard slopes downward toward the back, the Bobcat was used to remold the landscape in areas not near the drain to slow future erosion. Kevin picked out some great boulders for the front natural area and it was total cooperation from both sides on all things, including rock placement.
Description of Work: Put in large French drain, pulled up plants, installed four boulders, totally resurfaced the grass area with topsoil (front and back), planted grass seeds, straw and pine needles around trees and shrubs.
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
$4,816
Jarrod P.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Great. Excellent job at a reasonable cost.
Description of Work: Landscaping design and installation
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
$450
ROSALIND L.
09/2013
4.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Kevin arrived promptly at the prearranged time. He was personable and professional. He told me what his ideas were and that he would send me his proposal via e-mail. Kevin's proposal was received in a couple of days, along with links to photos of the proposed plantings (which were helpful). The proposal called for more of each plant than I felt necessary (considering the space available). I also found that his prices ($7850) for all plants and services were higher than others I had met with. I am sure that Kevin James would have done a great job, but since I don't plan on living in this home long term, I chose another very highly rated firm, who will charge quite a bit less for this work. If I was doing this landscape for the first time, I might have felt differently. However, I have redone this lot three times and was forced to be more careful with the cost this time around.
Description of Work: Provided a detailed proposal for work on my landscape, for which I paid him $100 (using Angie's List coupon).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Kevin James Landscape
I am disappointed to not be working with this member as I felt we had a great connection and I think she would be very happy with the results but looking to re-landscape her yard for a fourth time I understand completely her reluctance to spend the kind of money on the project I was proposing. I just hope she gets a great job and is satisfied with the results! My only reason for responding to this report is to clarify that the proposal, a line item description of all plants/materials and where they were to be installed as well as pictures of all the plants/materials was sent by email the same day we met and not after a couple of days like this member stated. It seems like a little thing but I pride myself on our responsiveness and just wanted to set the record straight. I wish this member the best of luck and hope the fourth time is the charm! Kevin James
JOHN D.
08/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Generally, he's pretty willing to come out, and talk to you. He's a very friendly guy, and he makes suggestions. He follows up if we have a problem or we got a question about something. He follows up right away. It's just been an overall good experience. We felt that his prices are fair. We've done business with him, but I'm not sure whether it's the absolute best.
Description of Work: I used Kevin James Landscape for landscaping service. He has done work for us for two different times. Several years ago, he did some major stuff in our backyard, and we were happy with what he have done. Most recently, we used him again for some work. We had some bushes at the back of the yard removed, and replaced them with some alternatives.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Daniel T.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Kevin called me very promptly after I requested a quote on a landscaping project. While my particular project was not suited for their services, I appreciated the prompt response.
Description of Work: Requested an Estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
DEBRA F.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, drain pipe
+ 0 more
Kevin was quick to respond to our initial contact, to do an on-site evaluation, and to provide us with an estimate. He was accurate in his explanation of how long the actual work would take to complete as well as the description of the crew that would be onsite and of the work that would need to be done. He said it would take a couple of weeks to actually get on the schedule, which it did, and as that time passed we began to wish we'd had a more specific target date. That being said, he wasn't 'absent' in the interim at all; we were able to communicate with him about how the schedule was firming up ... so no real issue there. We were totally pleased with the professionalism of the crew that actually did the work. We work out of our home so that matters a great deal to us. They were courteous, arrived on time, and tidied up when they left. We've had a few summer downpours already since the work was completed and the difference is amazing. No more mud pit (sorry puppies). As of this writing, the work they did seems to have completely resolved our issues and the river rock they added makes the whole thing look great. Money well spent. We look forward to working with Kevin James Landscape in the future.
Description of Work: Installed multiple french drains to resolve drainage issues around the house.
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
PJ K.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
+ 2 more
This is the second project that Kevin has done for us. He earned all A's before and performed work this time at the highest rating again. Kevin and his team delivered high quality work, professionalism throughout and top notch customer service. When talking through different options for solutions Kevin posses the right combination of experience and creativity but he still embraces the customer's opinion and questions and works with you to come up with a solution that you feel comfortable with. His team delivered a high quality drain system that has fixed a previously saturated and flooded back yard. One section of the drain system wasn't quite delivering like it was supposed to, so he had Andy and team return to repair that section with a much more involved solution at no additional cost. His entire team works hard and works well. Some of the work is a little pricey but it is high quality work and he will work with you to cut the project scope in order to save cost. I would absolutely use Kevin again.
Description of Work: Installed drainage. Replaced tree. Grated ground and planted seed.
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
$3,100
KAREN B.
04/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
+ 2 more
Went great! He got grass to grow in places other landscapers told us to put pine straw. We will definitely use him again!
Description of Work: Aerate, seed, trim 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
$500
Jason B.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Start to finish was great. Kevin is great to work with and his team that came to our home to do the actual work were professional and efficient. While we're still waiting for the flowers to come out (thank you for the cold spring!), we know it will be beautiful for many years to come.
Description of Work: Kevin came out and helped us come up with a plan to landscape the front of our home. The plan was extensive and his approach of coming up with a grand design and sharing with us allowed us to to pick and choose what fit the budget. It allowed us to prioritize and in the end, we're happy with what we got.
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
Joe J.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping, outdoor lighting
+ 0 more
Overall it went better than we had expected, and we were very pleased. Kevin came by very prepared to show all the different ways the lighting could be arranged, given our landscape layout and the direction the front of our house was facing. He was very professional and patiently answered all our questions. He spent good two hours explaining various scenarios and options. He did not pressure us at all about making a hurried decision. In fact he insisted we take all the time we need and think over it. We selected an option that suited us best in terms of our budget and features and decided to go ahead with the project. On the appointed day, he was on time with all the bulbs and electric parts he needed to start his work. He spent quite a long time getting the layout as promised and just right. The next day, which was a saturday, he called to find out if everything was working as expected and told us not to hesitate to call him if we had any questions. My wife and I are very pleased with his professionalism and his work, and we will most definitely recommend him very highly. In fact, my daughter is already thinking about using his services for her house.
Description of Work: Kevin James personally came over to look at the landscape outside my house, examined the area thoroughly and made several suggestions. He drew up a detailed plan of the possible lighting placements and how it will coordinate with overall landscape around the house. He suggested various alternatives to keep the costs down. He even showed me the work he had done at customers' homes in the past. We selected a plan that suited us best in terms of price and features and overall design and went with it. Two days later he showed up with all the required parts and finished the work as promised. We are very happy with his work and would recommend him very highly.
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
$1,500
Marisa P.
03/2013
5.0
lawn service, tree service
+ 0 more
I was really happy with him. He was great. He was prompt in returning the calls and scheduling the work. The work was done when he said it would be. I didn't’t have to worry about a thing. It was a wonderful experience.
Description of Work: Kevin James Landscape cleared up a bunch of bush in our backyard and trimmed up all the stuff in our yard. He pulled out some nasty shrubs.
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
$800
William G.
03/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
My experience with this company was GREAT!!!. They showed up on time and performed what was asked in an extremely professional manner. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They cleaned out flower beds,removed several bushes, and installed 52 bales of pine straw. This was done to get our yard looking good to sell our house.
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
$850
JOYCE K B.
02/2013
4.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
He came and marked out what his people were supposed to do and they did it. However, he wasn't back here after they've finished for me to talk to them. I am going to call him pretty soon for that.
Description of Work: I have used Kevin James Landscape. He trimmed and cleaned up all the bushes. He also put in some rocks on the entry sidewalk.
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
David S.
02/2013
5.0
lawn treatment, hardscaping
+ 0 more
From the time of the first estimate to the tme the work was completed there was good communication. Kevin's work crew does the daily day-to-day work and are professional in every way. No loud music, a "Hello!" when they see you and are ready to answer any questions and show you what they are doing. Kevin stops by dexplain anaily to check on the work and speak with the home owner to make sure their expactations are being met.. I thought the price was rather on the high side BUT one must ask, "Could I do the work myself?" and the answer is a resounding "No!". Too, I am not familiar with the cost of materials and of course that must be factored into the overall price. On the other hand I fully believe Kevin when he says the work is guaranteed for life (his not mine). When you're having a retaining wall built that is holding back tons of soik, the last thing you want is a blow-out of the wall with subsequent spilling of dirt. Therefore, it was my decision to pay a little more and have the job done correctly.
Description of Work: A five foot high, 51 foot long retaining wall was built to level part of our backyard. Also packed stone was placed under our deck and compacted into a hard but permiable surfacte. As part of the work th front and rear lawns were arated with a coring machine and reseeded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Cary C.
02/2013
4.0
drain pipe
+ -1 more
The only reason why we decided not to go with him, was the high price. I don't want to go into great detail, but I was very displeased with him. He does the policy of charging for making a quote and I ended up paying a $150 for no services performed. He did do a lot of work to prepare the quote, but I didn't like having to pay $150 for it. In fairness to him, they charged for his time. He quoted along with two other companies. The other two companies did not charge for their quotes and when I decided to go with another company because he is too high, he sent me a bill for a $150 for his time for the quote. I can't say anything about the quality or the professionalism because it was only a quote process.
Description of Work: I talked to Kevin James Landscape, but he didn't do anything. I received a quote from him, but the quote was high, so we did not use it. It was for drainage work in the yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0
$150
Response from Kevin James Landscape
I am glad this member decided to post this report at the start of our busy season- it gives me a chance to explain the difference between a quote and a consultation. A quote is when you call and ask how much would it cost to plant a certain plant, build a specific type of wall or install a patio- providing exact dimensions and knowing the materials you want to use, that is a quote- free of charge, provided over the phone or email to compare to other quotes. A consultation is when there is a site visit and I personally provide my ideas, experience and expertise, followed up with an in depth proposal with pictures of plants/materials emailed the same day outlining the project to arrive at a desired solution- there is a charge for that. This member agreed to the consultation and required fee to look at a drainage problem, understanding that the fee would be rebated if we were chosen to do the work, and we set an appointment for September 3rd, 2011. I promptly sent this member a proposal that afternoon and received an email back on September 27th, 2011, 24 days after the consultation, stating that he would like the proposal further broken down as it was more expensive than he expected. I provided him with a further broken down proposal the same day and did not hear back from him until October 8th, 2011 when he stated that a friend he played tennis with was in the "home inspection" business and was going to get him to look at the drainage issues and would be back in touch. I emailed this member to follow up on December 28th, 2011 with no response then sent a bill for the agreed upon consultation fee on January 11th, 2012 with no response. On January 23rd, 2012 this member sent me a response stating that he "thought he had taken care of this and will get it out in the next few days".....another email was sent on March 14th, 2012 reminding this member of the past due consultation fee and after one more week this member decided to pay the consultation fee he agreed to almost 6 months before. Based on this and similar issues with consultation fees we now send a proposal that members are required to respond and agree to by email before the site visit/consultation so there will be no confusion between a consultation and a quote. I appreciate this members feed back- my experience with him prompted me to change our policies so we could continue to provide Angie's List members with A+ quality service- service that has earned us the "Super Service" award for over 10 years- thanks Angie's List members- Kevin James.
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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.