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STONE BROTHERS & BYRD

Lawn Mower & Power Tool Repair, Landscaping, Mulch and Topsoil,

About us

Stone Brothers & Byrd has been helping folks in Durham, NC with their lawn and garden needs since 1914.

Business highlights

110 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

An old-fashioned country store with plenty of friendly and knowledgable service. We offer plants, flower bulbs, custom blended grass seed, lawn mower and small engine repair and more.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.921 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-21 of 21 reviews

Tom M.
07/2018
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Dropped it off on Saturday. It was ready the following Thursday. It was cleaned and adjusted, and they even sharpened my chain. I was expecting a bill twice what I actually paid. I was very pleased with the work & the price.
Description of Work: Gas chain saw was not starting or woul not keep running if it started.

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
$45

James M.
06/2018
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
They were extremely professional friendly and honest. Their pricing was very fair for the work done. They will be my go-to in the future.
Description of Work: Lawn mower repair

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
$60

Garry C.
05/2018
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
They did a great job for a very reasonable price.
Description of Work: Work on lawnmower.

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

Karen C.
04/2017
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
They did a great job at a good price!
Description of Work: Lawn mower repair.

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
$90

Edward L.
12/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Took my leaf vacuum in for major tune up. Was done in one day. Not only did it run great, it was so clean it looked like new. They are super pleasant.

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
$89

David B.
09/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I bought a lawnmower blade.

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

John S.
09/2015
4.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Christopher I.
09/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
I called on a Wednesday to double check that they still did lawn mower repair and was told that they do. I took the mower in that day and spoke with Steve who was very helpful. He called me the next day to tell me what repairs he needed to do and that I could pick up the mower the later that afternoon.day When I went to pick up my mower I did not recognize it it looked brand,new, as along with the needed repairs they cleaned it up.
Description of Work: I neglect my lawn mower in that I have to keep to stored outdoors. I had a problem with a cable and with the keeping the mower running after it started.

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
$65

JENNIFER G.
07/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
They were great. They were affordable.
Description of Work: I used Stone Brothers for lawn mower repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

marsha E.
07/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: Lawn mower repair. Mower cranks fine now and it runs smoothly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Gayle A.
05/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
.Perfectly!! I've shopped at Stone Brothers for years, but didn't know they had lawn mower and tiller repair, until recently. I took my fifteen year old tiller to be fixed and expected a big bill. It wasn't. It's running better than ever. The price was very reasonable. I got my tiller back within a couple of days.
Description of Work: Repaired my Mantis tiller

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
$87

Bill H.
04/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn mower repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Did a quick job repairing my mower. I was given an accurate quote for services and a detail of services that would be provided. VERY pleased with my experience here and will do business with them in the future!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Samuel W.
04/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn mower repair, mulch
  + 1 more
.see above
Description of Work: plants, mulch, compost. Loaded car. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We love Stone Brothers and Byrd

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
$90

Charles A.
04/2015
4.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Everything went fine, great service, and store to shop at.
Description of Work: I buy my outdoor product from them all the time

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Anne H.
04/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn mower repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I go to Stone Bros. twice a year at least for grass seed, etc. They stock what does best in this area. The plants too, are picks for sale because they are what customers want and what works. Their tools are a step up from big box stores. They are a perfect example of why small and local is better.

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
$125

Carlton B.
07/2014
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
After many years of use, the belt for the self-propelled drive on my mower became worn and slipped from the transmission drive, and was damaged. I submitted a question about the needed repair on a form on the Stone Bros. and Byrd web site; and Steve responded with a phone call later the same day (BONUS POINTS for a prompt response!). He was courteous and very helpful as he described the possible causes of the drive belt issue. He mentioned there was a possibility that the belt issue also involved a worn pulley spring which would have added to the repair cost; and he provided good ballpark estimates for the costs (including labor, the belt, and the pulley). He also said in our general conversation that if he found a repair would cost more than 1/4 the cost of the mower, that he would recommend purchasing a new mower, rather than charging the customer for an extremely expensive repair. This wasn't going to be the case in my situation; but I was really impressed by his desire to be honest with his customer, instead of focusing on increasing his own bottom line. He told me there would be a few days before he could look the mower over after I dropped it off. He called me back exactly when he said he would and said the mower was ready and that the pulley spring did not need to be replaced. When I picked up the mower, he said that the repair had not taken a full hour's labor and during the remaining time, he had cleaned the mower, sharpened the blade and cleaned out the air filter. He even helped me load the mower into my truck. Stone Bros. and Byrd is primarily a garden supply store which has been in business for many years. Lawn mower repair is not a and quot;marqueeand quot; service they advertise; but I'm very happy with the quality of the service I received. I will DEFINITELY be going to back to Stone Bros. and Byrd for any future lawn mower work I might need.
Description of Work: Steve Rose(?) replaced the drive belt on my Toro 22" Personal Pace Recycler push lawn mower. He also cleaned the mower, sharpened the blade, and cleaned out the air filter.

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
$77.45

Amy F.
06/2014
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Very professional, attentive and customer service oriented. He called me with an estimate of the repairs and had it fixed the next day!
Description of Work: Repaired lawn mower

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
$100

Sara T.
04/2014
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Good work, fair price. I would take a lawn mower to Stone Brothers and Byrd again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Repaired and did a tune up for our self-propelled Cub Cadet lawn mower. The mower starter was not working. The repair man pointed out and repaired another issue which made the mower run better.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Jennifer H.
11/2013
4.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
That's the go-to place for people to get their lawn mower repaired or tuned up in my area. They do fine. That's seems to be where everybody takes their stuff that I know of. The pricing has been reasonable, it's not expensive. I was a little disappointed with my experience. But also, I've never had my lawn mower tuned so I don't know what's reasonable.
Description of Work: I had my lawn mower tuned up at Stone Brothers & Byrd.

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

Dan M.
10/2013
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
I have used them before and I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Stone Brothers & Byrd. They tune up the lawn mower and sharpened the blade for me.

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

Response from STONE BROTHERS & BYRD
Thnaks for the great review [removed member name]. We hope to see you again soon.

Brian L.
01/2011
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
He was able to get the company to honor the warranty even though it was up. He was very good. He went out of his way to help me out.
Description of Work: I had them work on my mower that just went out of warranty.

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

Response from STONE BROTHERS & BYRD
Thanks [removed member name]. Steve Rose is our mechanic and we agree with you...he is awesome.

    Contact information

    700 WASHINGTON ST, Durham, NC 27701

    http://stonebrothers.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 AM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Lawn Mower & Power Tool Repair,
    Landscaping,
    Mulch and Topsoil,
    Greenhouses/Nurseries,
    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment

    FAQ

    STONE BROTHERS & BYRD is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 AM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 AM

    STONE BROTHERS & BYRD accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, STONE BROTHERS & BYRD offers free project estimates.
    Yes, STONE BROTHERS & BYRD offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, STONE BROTHERS & BYRD does not offer a senior discount.
    No, STONE BROTHERS & BYRD does not offer emergency services.
    No, STONE BROTHERS & BYRD does not offer warranties.
    STONE BROTHERS & BYRD offers the following services: An old-fashioned country store with plenty of friendly and knowledgable service. We offer plants, flower bulbs, custom blended grass seed, lawn mower and small engine repair and more.

    Contact information

    700 WASHINGTON ST, Durham, NC 27701

    http://stonebrothers.com/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 AM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 AM