Called at least twice the first week in April and then the next week. Never got a call back
Description of Work: Called at least twice the first week in April and then the next week. Never got a call back
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Diane F.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Surge A.
09/2015
3.0
snow removal
+ -1 more
Like I mentioned we have used this service for the last three snow seasons. We have an apartment complex, and the snow removal would take place during the overnight hours when our lot is full, (Which was ok) however the next day, they would not return to do lot cleanup as asked and stated in the contract and when called asked asked to do day cleanup was treated as it was a burden to them and got pretty gruff on the phone! Also when snow season was completed per the contract they were supposed to return for lawn repair from the plows, which all they did was pull there staked and left with out any repair work. When called about repair work, all I got was we will get to it! NO SHOW!
Description of Work: We have used this company for the last 3 snow seasons for snow plowing!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$700
Joyce P.
12/2014
5.0
gutter cleaning, lawn service, snow removal
+ 1 more
I have been working with him for the past 3 years now. Their price is outstanding and they are very efficient. They do what they say they will do and I have never had any problems. The workers are very nice.
Description of Work: They clean the yard of leaves, they clean my gutters, plow the driveway when there is snow and they cut my grass in the summer.
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
Richard K.
08/2014
5.0
snow removal
+ -1 more
Great job! Punctual, professional, personable, and communicated/took suggestions very well.
Description of Work: weeded beds, trimmed all shrubs, etc.
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
$400
Deborah C.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, snow removal
+ 1 more
One major 'speed-bump' is that we both relied on our memories because we didn't write up a detailed work order contract...we went on the old school 'handshake', which worked, but for two issues. (He also should've provided a work sheet for his crew..I had to keep 'reminding' them to do this or that, and they wouldn't until their boss ok'd it. Having that work sheet to check-off finished jobs would've been helpful to them. I was told that I wasn't the first customer to mention this by one of his men). One, I honestly don't recall the owner telling me that I needed to remove all the dog droppings in my back yard. I have a really bad back, but because I didn't want to be charged extra for this, I managed to get it all. I've never had previous landscapers make an issue of this...they've always used my hose to wash off their shoes and equipment. But---I 'get it', and got the job done. Two---I had to remind him 3 times to have some Day Lily bulbs dug up in the front yard. They only cut them down when I was pretty specific about needing them dug up so they don't return. He remembered and never made an issue of it....at least to me. Not having the details in writing (MY 'bad'---I should know better!) was the ONLY reason I gave the "B" rating in the Professionalism column---he should take some ownership on that as well for not insisting he do that to avoid the very 'communication issues' I mentioned. But for these three items, I must honestly say that Joe (the owner), was prompt, polite, friendly (except for the dog poop issue. He was a bit upset, but I quickly diffused that), and professional. He worked within my budget by making great suggestions, and gave me a price break on a substitution he was forced to make on the stone I selected from the company he buys from. (They hadn't received what I had ordered 3 weeks' prior, which upset me, but Joe more than 'made good' on that. I'm happy with his substitution. He also rounded-down the bill by a few dollars, which showed good faith on his part. As long as you keep in mind to get a VERY detailed work order/contract, I would not only recommend Ground Effects to others, I plan on doing repeat business with them next year for another small wall I'd like to have....and yes, it will all be in writing, too! Of all the landscapers I've contracted over the years, I can honestly say that with Ground Effects, I got my biggest bang for my buck to date. He's been in business 21 yrs., and is very conscious of the competition and therefore, prices his jobs with that in mind.
Description of Work: The owner and his crew cleaned-up my property, front and back yards by removing the 'maple tree forest' from the over-abundance of seeds that dropped this year, and weeds by tilling over the soil and adding Preem and mulch to help control future weeds (front/back); and weeded & removed 'stray' grass in flower beds (front). They dug-up dying rose bushes and a Sweet Cherry tree (back yd.); shaped-up all my bushes; (front/back); trimmed-down overgrown Pachysandra in the front; planted Hostas in the bare areas (at my request...love Hostas!); and built a corner retaining wall in one area of my back yard, which looks great! He also topped-off my pea stone areas for me, which had sunk a bit with time.
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
$1,500
Laura K.
04/2014
4.0
lawn service, snow removal
+ 0 more
Very friendly and nice workers, arrived on time. The bushes they trimmed were lopsided when finished. In hindsight his pricing was very high.
Description of Work: Weed, trim bushes, remove small bush
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,000
BERNIE C.
03/2014
5.0
snow removal
+ -1 more
Good communication-excellent job in a timely manner
Description of Work: plow our driveway
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
$35
Joyce P.
11/2013
5.0
snow removal, hardscaping
+ 0 more
All I can say is that they were on time, efficient, meticulous, did exactly what I wanted done and cleaned up everything. Since they are always very professional, with reasonable pricing I will continue to use them next year for lawn care and any other landscaping I may need done.
Description of Work: Downsized large garden in back of the yard. Removed the stones and created a new garden area along the garage. Removed some pavers by the deck, extended the walk and also installed new pavers between the deck and driveway. Smoothed areas and seeded grass where pavers and garden was. They did a great job and I was very pleased with the results. They also plow my driveway in the winter and do a great job.
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
Barbara C.
12/2012
5.0
landscaping, snow removal
+ 0 more
Great job on all occasions.
Description of Work: Snow removal for the past three years and lawn and garden work. When there is snow, they are over, promptly and do a great job. If the wind blows the snow and you have three inches or more on your driveway, they are they again. They do a great job on removing weeds, landscaping, etc. I will continue using them.
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
$325
Thomas J.
11/2012
1.0
patios
+ -1 more
He was punctual but he was rude. He did not want to hear what I had to say; he told me. When we did kind of finally figure something out, I never heard from him again. He is someone I wouldn’t want anybody to deal with. I wouldn’t recommend him.
Description of Work: Ground Effects came out about six weeks ago to give me a quote for my patio.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Ground Effects
I don't understand why he says I was rude as I would never be rude to any of my customers or potential customers. He explained to me what he wanted and I gave him a few other ideas to go along with his ideas, but in no way was I rude or disrespectful to him. When I arrived to meet with him, I told him his phone was not working because I tried to call him to let him know I was gonna be a few minutes late. He says he would look into it. I then figured what needed to be done there and went back to office to figure a price. Called him several times after that to get a few more of the final details and his phone was still not working. I tried for about a week and stopped by his house and left a card in the door as he was not home. Never heard from him so I assumed he went in another direction. I have been in business for 19 years and have never been rude to a customer, especially when he or she is respectful to me, which Member was polite to me. I do know that after 19 years (20 years this spring) you can't please everyone. I don't know why he would say I didn't want to here what he had to say but that is not true. I always listen to customers wants and needs because it is there property and they have to like what there getting. He was never told "I don't want to hear what you have to say". That's just not True. Joe Ricchiazzi
Barbara C.
12/2011
5.0
landscaping, snow removal
+ 0 more
They do a great job and the prices were reasonable. They did a couple different estimates for several things I wanted done. They were prompt, cleaned up and were very polite. I did not have to pay anything up front and will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I use Ground Effects for landscaping in the summer and snow plowing in the winter.
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Service Categories
Snow Removal,
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Patios,
Gutter Cleaning
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Ground Effects is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
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