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Lawn Doctor

Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Lawn and Yard Work

About us

Give yourself the lawn of your dreams with a hand from your local lawn service experts. For nearly 50 years, Lawn Doctor's experts have been helping homeowners achieve greener, healthier grass. By using superior materials, relying on exclusive equipment, and customizing one-of-a-kind lawn service plans for every client, we give your grass exactly what it needs to thrive. The result? A lush, thick lawn that you and your family will fall in love with. If you're not 100% satisfied, we'll make it right. It's that simple. We are an independently owned and operated lawn care franchise. We have been in business for over 20 years and voted outstanding franchise by our corporate office all years we have been in operation.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lawn Care Services, Fertilization, Weed Control, Seeding, Aeration

Services we don't offer

Lawn Mowing, Prune Trees, Yard Clean Up

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

3.520 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
35%
4
30%
3
15%
2
0%
1
20%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.6
value
3.6
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.1
punctuality
4.1
Showing 1-20 of 20 reviews

William E.
12/2023
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Multi-year customer of Lawn Doctor. Decided to have them power seed my lawn and was confident of the service because they advertise that "If you’re not 100% satisfied, we'll make it right. It's that simple. We’ll return at no charge or refund the full costs of your last application". NOT TRUE. I was told that there was an initial spring feeding which would fill out my lawn and a second fall feeding to make it even thicker. Paid for first feeding, extensively watered the lawn, and nothing grew. I was then told to pay for the second feeding if I wanted to have new grasss grow. Informed Lawn Doctor that I would order a second seeding and pay them after I saw new grass growing, based upon my initial negative experience. They said, "No", and obviously did not want to stand behind their advertised "100% Satisfaction Guarantee". They said the lawn wasn't watered sufficiently so I offered to show them my increased water bills for that period. I was told that it was not meaningful, "As everyone says that." I wonder how often that excuse was used in an attempt to justify their inferior service?
Description of Work: The lawn had multiple areas where the grass was thin and there were some brown spots with no grass. It needed seeding.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$366

Pam R.
11/2018
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I live in Middletown, NJ and hired Lawn Doctor to fertilize and seed our lawn. The prices were not cheap. They did a spring weed & feed, but we still had lots of weeds. They didn't come back to touch that up. We did see slight improvement in the lawn, however. It said in the quote that it would be power seeding, putting the seed in the ground. That never happened, instead a guy showed up with a bag of seed and threw it around by hand. No power seeding. The seed didn't take everywhere even though we had our sprinklers set up to water twice daily. It was guaranteed to come up, but I had lots of bare spots and they never came back to touch them up. That was the spring planting. They were supposed to do a fall seeding, but they didn't show up to do it. I called 3 times over the past 3 months and they kept promising to come but so far nothing. Its already into November and still no seed. We paid $350 for the spring/fall seeding on top of the monthly charges, so now I want a refund for the fall seeding that never happened. We also never got a fall fertiizer treatment. I called Lawn Doctor corporate customer service, but they basically told me they can't do anything, except call him. Will definitely not hire again.
Description of Work: Lawn fertilizing & seeding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Lawn Doctor
Hi Ms. [Member Name Removed], I'm sorry to hear you are so unhappy with your experience. However, Lawn Doctor offices are individually owned and operated and my office doesn't service the Middletown, NJ area. The office you are looking for is; Lawn Doctor of Middletown-Lincroft-Oak Hill. The owners name is Jerome Flyge and his contact numbers are (732) 817-0996 and (732) 637-7544. I'm sure he will be able to rectify your situation. I would appreciate you removing the failing grade off of my site as we haven't had any type of business relationship. If I can be of any further help, please feel free to contact me directly. Kind regards, Rob Rybeck General Manager Lawn Doctor of Somerset 732.246.1101

Joseph N.
07/2017
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Great!!!!!!!!!
Description of Work: Seasonal weeding and feeding

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

Response from Lawn Doctor
Hi Mr. [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We here at Lawn Doctor love to get feedback from our clients. I look forward to giving you a lawn we both can be proud of for many years to come. Kind regards, Rob Rybeck General Manager 732.246.1101

Natalia L.
04/2017
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Lawn care and evaluation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Larry. K.
02/2017
3.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
It was a contract for $153 a year for four applications. The frustrating issue was the quality, I really didn't see much improvement.
Description of Work: We used them for lawn treatments.

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

$153

Response from Lawn Doctor
Hi Mr. [Member Name Removed], I understand how it can be frustrating to not see the results you were expecting. In all fairness you hired us in late July. We made one visit to your lawn and applied two treatments. After numerous times contacting you, we were never advised there was an issue with service. After never receiving payment, the account was cancelled and the remaining services were never completed. Please give me a call if you would like to discuss this matter.

Paul B.
06/2016
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
unknown

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 Lawn Doctor
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this review and for being a client the past two years. We are looking forward to taking care of your lawn again this season.

nicunj S.
04/2016
1.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
Ripoffs Hired them for one season. Completely unsatisfied.Still see weeds on my property Then I thought that I will hire someone else next season,but here's what I see.They sent me an email saying that they are again starting their good for nothing service when I was out of country and WITHOUT ME AGREEING TO IT, and started billing me, SIGNIFICANTLY MORE I only agreed for one season, but they continued the service without me agreeing . They say its for my convenience,But NO,its for their convenience TO RIP YOU OFF. NEVER HIRE THEM.
Description of Work: Lawn treatment

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

$250

Response from Lawn Doctor
Thank you for taking the time to post this so that I can see where we came up short in meeting yours and your lawn's needs. I';m sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. Our service does continue from season to season, however you may cancel your service at any time. We do make sure this is referenced on all paperwork that is left at your home. We did make several phone calls and emails to let you know your lawn was on our schedule. The last thing we would want to do is perform a service for someone that does not want it. The difference in pricing is only because you began your service with us at the very end of July 2015 and missed the Spring treatments for that season. The new season began in 2016 with your lawn scheduled for the full program. Your price per application was kept to the same cost. It does take time to get a lawn into shape and get the weeds under control, especially with missing the Spring treatments. We do count on you to be our eyes between applications. If you see a problem or weeds pop up, we offer unlimited free service calls, just call the office and we will return to treat. I would love to have another opportunity to show you how well our program works. If you would like to discuss this, I can be reached anytime. Best regards, Rob Rybeck General Manager 732.246.1101

John R.
08/2015
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: I had a previous lawn treatment company that cost me over $550. and the lawn was looking terrible. I called Lawn Doctor (Bill Saunders) and he showed up on time and evaluated and treated my lawn. The results after the first two weeks are incredible and I'm having the remaining treatments done in late summer and fall.

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
$300

Drew S.
06/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very reasonable prices and they came through and did the consultation and just left the information. This was a plus since WE are usually busy at work during the day. I thought they cut the grass but that was my mistake for assuming.

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
$300

Rong Z.
12/2012
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Quoted, but did not hire this company.
Description of Work: Quoted, but did not hire this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Roy C.
04/2012
1.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They put down what they had to put down and they left. It’s been too soon for failure.
Description of Work: I used Lawn Doctor. This is the first time I have used them and they have only done one application.USED LAWN DOCTOR FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST YEAR AND HAD THE WORST LAWN IN 35 YEARS THAT I LIVED THERE. I USED THEM TO GET RID OF WEEDS.THEY SAW WHAT WAS HAPPENING SPRAYED THE LAWN AND NOTHING HAPPEN CALLED BACK SEVERAL TIMES AND TOLD WE WIIL GET BACK TO YOU IN TWO WEEKS BY THAT TIME I LOST THE LAWN,YET THEY TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD POWER SEED AT AT ADDITIONAL COST. THEY COULD NOT CONTROL THE WEEDS THAT KILLED MY LAWEN BUT WANTED TO POWER SEED. WILL NEVER USE THEM AGAIN. I DON;T NEED TO SPEND $450.00 TO GET A GABAGE LOOKING LAWN I CAN DO IT FOR NO COST.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$450

Response from Lawn Doctor
Hi [Removed name], I'm sorry your experience with Lawn Doctor wasn't a great one. However we are a locally owned franchise company and my office doesn't cover Massapequa, NY. I'm sure if you contact the owner of the local branch at 516-586-5528 that treats your lawn or our corporate headquaters at (800) 845-0580 they will address all of your concerns. Again I apologize that Lawn Doctor of Massapequa fell short of your expectations, but to give my franchise a failing review isn't fair as we have never had a business relationship of any kind.

Robert K.
01/2012
3.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I chose them based on their reputation.
Description of Work: They performed maintenance on my line.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

ANTONIO V M.
09/2011
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
We have a plan with them for the year. Their service is fantastic. They are a franchise.
Description of Work: I use the Lawn Doctor to service the lawn for pesticides and weeds.

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

ANTOINETTE D.
01/2010
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
They did a really wonderful job. They did the fertilization of the lawn, maintained it by keeping the bugs away and made it look healthy and green. They improved the health of the lawn. They were punctual, very reliable and their service was needed for my lawn but their prices have gone high. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Lawn Doctor of Somerset came out to do the lawn treatment. Their last visit was about three years ago.

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
$900

01/2006
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I LIKE THE COMPANY AS THEY COME OUT AND JUST DO WHAT THEY HAVE TO DO. MOST OF MY NEIGHBORS ALSO USE THEM. I GOT THEIR NAME FROM A FLYER THAT THEY BROUGHT AROUND AND THEN I GOT AN ESTIMATE FROM THEM AND I HAVE USED THEM FOR THREE YEARS.
Description of Work: THEY TREAT THE LAWN WITH FERTILIZER AND OTHER CHEMICALS TWICE A YEAR. THEY ALSO SPRAY FOR MOSQUITOES.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

JIM M.
12/2005
3.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I THINK THIS COMPANY IS OKAY. THEIR PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE. THEY REALLY HELPED MY LAWN A LOT. IT LOOKS WONDERFUL NOW. I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.
Description of Work: THEY FERTILIZED MY LAWN AND ALSO USED OTHER CHEMICAL SERVICES.

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

James J.
12/2005
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
THEY ARE VERY GOOD ABOUT SHOWING UP ON TIME. MY HUSBAND THINKS THAT THEY DO A VERY GOOD JOB. I ALWAYS GET A PROMPT RESPONSE WHENEVER I CALL THEM. THEY GAVE ME A FREE ESTIMATE AND STAYED WITHIN THE AGREED PRICE THAT WAS GIVEN US.
Description of Work: THEY FERTILIZED THE YARD AND SPRAYED FOR THE WEEDS.

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
$300

spencer R.
12/2005
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
WE REALLY HAVE NO COMPLAINTS OR CONCERNS. THEY DO A REALLY GOOD JOB AND WE HAVE USED THEM FOR YEARS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO USE THEM BECAUSE WE TRUST THEM TO DO A GOOD JOB. I RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE.
Description of Work: THEY FERTILIZE AND SEED OUR LAWN EVERY YEAR.

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
$300

ANDY K.
12/2005
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
I LIKED THIS COMPANY A LOT. THE PRICE AND THE QUALITY OF WORK WAS VERY GOOD. THEY GAVE A PROMPT RESPONSE WHEN I FIRST CALLED AND THEY ALWAYS SHOW UP ON TIME.
Description of Work: THEY FERTILIZE THE LAWN ALL YEAR LONG.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

12/2005
4.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
ALL OF THE WORK IN DONE QUARTERLY AND I DO NOT HAVE TO CALL THEM AND REMIND THEM TO COME OUT, BUT THEY NEVER SHOW UP EXACTLY ON TIME. I THINK THAT THEY AREN'T VERY PROFESSIONAL BECAUSE THEY NEVER COME TO THE DOOR TO TALK TO ME. THEY ARE RATHER EXPENSIVE
Description of Work: THEY COME OUT QUARTERLY AND FERTILIZE MY LAWN. THEY CHARGE ME EACH TIME THEY COME OUT.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230


    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    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
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
    Lawn and Yard Work

    FAQ

    Lawn Doctor is currently rated 3.5 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Lawn Doctor accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Lawn Doctor offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Lawn Doctor offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Lawn Doctor does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Lawn Doctor does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Lawn Doctor offers warranties.
    Lawn Doctor offers the following services: Lawn Care Services, Fertilization, Weed Control, Seeding, Aeration
    Lawn Mowing, Prune Trees, Yard Clean Up

    Service hours

    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM