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Jungle Taming

Lawn and Yard Work, Landscaping

About us

Visit our website! jungletaming.com *2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2022 Super Service Award Winner* Serves mainly gardeners and anyone else who desires a beautiful landscape. Will work side by side with the homeowner, to reduce costs. Will pass along labor saving tips to keep future maintenance to a minimum. Licensed to apply herbicide, if that is necessary.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Fence Line Cleaning, Ivy Removal, Trimming & Cleaning Of Shrubs, Weed Removal, Bed Improvement, Tree Trimming & Herbicide Application.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.993 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
2%
3
0%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 51-75 of 93 reviews

Matthew L.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I bought this deal. I got an email from the service provider. After talking with him, he told me a better person to talk to and do the job, and told me to request a refund through Angie's List.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

Frances Kay F.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
He did a wonderful job, very thorough and detailed. I would definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: He covered all of my questions and concerns and offered his advice . He was very informative, professional and gave me hardcopies of valuable information that I will be able to use now and in the future.

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
$39.99

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for your review. I enjoyed meeting with you & your neighbor to discuss ways to improve the curb appeal of both of your yards.

John J.
03/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
They came out and assessed the situation but unfortunately beyond their line of work so I was able to request a refund. They were extremely responsive and professional. I would use them in the future.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal through this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol F.
12/2013
2.0
hauling services, landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 2 more
I talked with a telephone rep. about this a long time ago and she said she would check on it. He eventually did email with various excuses about why he did not get back to me, but by then I had engaged someone else. Is there any way to get my money refunded for this purchase?
Description of Work: The owner did not respond in a timely manner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0

$39

Response from Jungle Taming
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I unintentionally lost communication with this member. I've asked for a full refund of her $39 consulting fee.

Maria S.
11/2013
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I told them , which was there job description,.never heard back.
Description of Work: They contacted me by email , asked what I wanted .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$45

Response from Jungle Taming
I am very sorry that things did not work out with this member. However, I attempted to reach out to this member several times via phone and email to no avail. She did not have a voicemail set up on her phone and did not respond to my multiple email requests for her to call me to discuss and schedule the service. Had we been able to reach this member, we would have been very happy to assist her. We greatly value all of our Angie’s List customers and ask that you take a look at our other great reviews for a more accurate representation of the level service we provide. In light of the communication difficulties, I have requested that this member receive a full refund.

Vicki V.
11/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
He said that what I needed was not what he does. He said that my yard was to pretty. He recommended some other people that can do what I need done. His expertise is dealing with yards that are a real mess. He was a really nice guy and very helpful. He spent quite a bit of time going around the yard. One of the guys that he recommended just happen to drive by and he stopped him and introduced him to me and that guy ended up doing the work. The Jungle guy had spent so much time at my house, I thought I should pay him and he refused to take any money. It was more of a consultation.
Description of Work: Jungle Taming came out and looked at my yard and recommended some people. He did not charge me anything.

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

B G D.
11/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
My house was being swallowed up by vines and shrubs that had gotten way out of hand. Bill cleared it out so that I could actually see the whole house again. I hadn't realized just how bad it had gotten over the years until we walked around my property to see what needed to be done. He was very knowledgable about plants and told me which ones were good to keep and which ones had to go. The vines, of course, had to go, and he told me that a big part of my problem with the shrubs and trees near the house was that they were just too big for the size of my house. He had it all cleared out in about 2 days total, and the pile at the street was quite sizable. He gave me excellent referrals to other people that would help me continue the beautification of my house and yard. Bill was extremely professional and knowledgable, and his integrity and pride in what he does were evident. He was a pleasure to work with, as well as to get to know.
Description of Work: Cleared out badly overgrown vines and cut back shrubs, gave suggestions on how to beautify the yard, helped me find qualified people to help me with other yard and house issues.

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
$800

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for those kind words. I hope you will invite me back over once the other contractors have finish their work to see just how your home sparkles. It has been a pleasure to serve you. I am delighted to have a small part in your beautification efforts.

Austin C.
10/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill was punctual and professional. He walked my property with me and offered different solutions on how to achieve my ultimate goal based on the amount of time and money I wanted to put into the project. He offered different types of solutions to achieve the same goal based on the amount of time, effort and money I wanted to put into the project. He also educated me on my yards "problems" and how to conquer it, not just wrestle with it. I am looking forward to working with Bill during the next several months to achieve my goals.
Description of Work: Bill surveyed my property and developed options for me to complete my project based on my availability and budget.

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
$39

Donald R.
09/2013
2.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I really didn't get any useful information. He gave me a card for someone that could cut down some trees I wanted removed. Before I called them, I checked them on Angie's and they had two reviews - both F's. In both cases, this vendor had done a poor job, had not finished the work and had not removed the debris as promised. Obviously I wasn't going to use them, but they called me a couple of days later to schedule my appointment for the work. I certainly didn't appreciate the original guy giving my contact information to someone.
Description of Work: Gave advice on yard landscaping and who to call for certain services.

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


Response from Jungle Taming
I am very sorry that you did not feel that the service you received met your expectations. I also apologize for the miscommunication, as I was under the impression that you wanted the business I referred to reach out to you. However, I am a little confused by your remarks regarding my referral, as the business I referred you to is very highly rated A business on Angie’s List. I would never recommend a company to do work that I felt did inferior business. Is it possible that you were researching another business? To future customers: We always strive for satisfaction, and this member did receive a full refund for the service provided. I hope that you will take the time to look at our many other positive reviews before developing an opinion on our business.

Daniel N.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was unable to use the big deal due to the fine print and details of the work. The gentleman I spoke to was diligent about responding to me and very professional.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Landscape Consultation and Preliminary Landscape Assessment/Analysis: $39.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jungle Taming
Thank you for the review. On Monday 9.9.13 in the AM, I will call the Tree Service we discussed. Hopefully, I will be able to serve you @ some point in the future.

Sue F.
08/2013
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
He said he did not do small jobs but called me back to make sure I got the help I needed.
Description of Work: They referred me to someone else.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

William M.
07/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I called about getting an estimate for some work that I wanted done. Unfortunately it happened to be something that they don't do (no fault of theirs) but the gentleman that I spoke to was very helpful and went out of his way to recommend another local company that I could try. They were also much more responsive than most - returning my call within 24 hours.
Description of Work: Provided advice

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael U.
06/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
He was a very nice person and tried to help in anyway possible. His company wasn't really suited to what our home needed but he had a plethora of contacts and recommendations for other people to do the work.
Description of Work: The owner walked through our yard and tried to give us ideas on how to improve the landscaping.

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

$39

Terry G.
06/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Due to personal situation, shrubbery and beds around the house had been neglected for over a year and were really bad - in fact, I had an inquiry as to whether the house was abandoned! I was expecting a crew to show up, and was surprised that Jungle Tamers is actually just one individual. However, he set to work and accomplished an impressive amount in just two visits. He is a pleasant person, and I enjoyed the conversation on gardening when I had a bit of time to spend with him while he worked - and he did keep working even while we talked.
Description of Work: Cleared away overgrowth, rampant vines, "volunteer" trees, and other brush surrounding the house on all sides.

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
$435

Heather J.
05/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Very informative and helpful.
Description of Work: We asked Mr. Kuznetsk to look at our backyard to clear some brush in the back. He was incredibly polite and full of information. He did not perform services, but referred us to another company that was better suited to suit our needs for our relatively small job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary H.
04/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jungle Taming did an excellent job of cleaning up the front and back yards of a home that I purchased for myself and family. Neighbors came over to see the work he was doing and expressed their appreciation for the fine work being done. I now, have all of my backyard available for my use and because of that, I plan on bringing in some topsoil, seed the area for a lawn; as well as place a privacy fence around my back yard so that my family and I can have cook outs, family gatherings, etc. I am very pleased with the work that was done and I believe the cost was well worth the accomplishment. I would recommend Jungle Taming, LLC to anyone looking to get quality workmanship done to improve their yards/lawns. Mr. Kunze is the greatest!!!!
Description of Work: Jungle Taming did exactly that!!!! My front and back yards were a mess!!! I bought a home for myself and my family that had not had any tender loving care for several years. It was overun by weeds, bushes, bamboo, and the back yard was so congested with overgrowth that one could only walk in a very small area of the back yard. Jungle Taming came to my rescue. I was able to work the company for several days; and when Mr. Kunze could not come, he called / texted to notify me. As he worked, he told me what he was doing and when it would be done. His use of herbicide made it possible for overgrowth to be tamed and I have not seen any returns. He worked on his hands and knees ensuring that he covered all areas completely. Jungle Taming worked on my yard from 12/13 through and including 12/28 documented; plus a couple of days in January 2013. I am well satisfied with the services Mr. Kunze's Jungle Taming services offered.

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
$1,604

Milla W.
04/2013
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
I used Jungle Taming in December. He charges by the hour. I believe it's $35 an hour. He can do any type of gardening. Pruning, weed removal. And he uses natural herbicides. My experience was very good. He is very friendly, he works very hard. He listens to what you want and he gets a lot of good recommendations.
Description of Work: I used Jungle Taming he does anything you need done around the garden. He's the one that came and tackled the poison ivy. He did what ever I wanted him to do. He can do any type of gardening. Pruning, weed removal. And he uses natural herbicides.

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
$35

Patricia F.
04/2013
5.0
hauling services, lawn service
  + 0 more
We were 100% satisfied with their service and work. From the first appointment to the very last cutting. They were honest and professional.
Description of Work: Our back yard had grown into an overgrown condition. They came out and we told them what we wanted done. They gave us a real reasonable estimate which we accepted. They were prompt and did everything we needed done plus a couple of things they did on their own with no charge. I would use them again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend them.

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
$2,000

Theodore W.
03/2013
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Jungle Taming exceeded my expectation. There performance was exceptional. The only thing that interfered with their prompt and efficient performance was bad weather. There work, I think, is pricy. They charge $35/hr. They were not able to tell me how many hours of work the project would involve making it diddicult for me to budget. They did discount the final bill by 10 percent.
Description of Work: Restored a heavily overgrown property to a pristine condition. Removed adventious brush, pruned landscape shrubs/trees, cleared fence line of weedy growth, and applied herbicide to abate return of noxious plants.

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
$1,300

LaDonna H.
02/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
They clean up the yard very nicely and economically. Mr. Bill Kunze that owns the company actually did the job himself. He was very professional. He kept telling me what he was going to do, how he was going to do it and why he was going to do it. He made sure that was what I wanted done. When he cut down the trees he sprayed the stumps with a systemic remover which will kill them. He has the license to use the different chemicals that are necessary.
Description of Work: We used Jungle Tamers in November 2011 to take out slash trees and clean out the flower beds.

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

Hilda W.
06/2011
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
Bill was true to his word; he got specifics of what I wanted done in writing and did an excellent, thorough job.
Description of Work: Significant pruning of yard including shrubs, vines, trees, plus weeding at beds. They also gave me a referral for tree trimming.

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
$1,000

Rachael R.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
The company does what it says it will do. They are competent and professional.
Description of Work: They detailed the yard, clean up, and mulching.

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
$1,500

James C.
03/2011
4.0
hardscaping, landscaping, lawn service
  + 1 more
Jungle Training recommended a consultant to evaluate how to address multiple landscape problems. and an estimate to perform weeding and straw to my beds and for trimming hedges.
Description of Work: Evaluation of landscape needs including written report of work and cost estimates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Jungle Taming
I appreciate this member making a report on my business. However, I want to clarify that I received no money. I only made a recommendation concerning the help of a consultant-someone to help him know what to look for in the next contractor who would be hired to fix his problems. That consultant is not affiliated with me in business.

Janice K.
01/2011
4.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
The owner came to my house to give an estimate. He was right on time, friendly and professional. I found his estimate to be extremely high and was unable to use him. I do feel that he would have done an excellent job. I ended up doing the majority of the work myself.
Description of Work: I called for an estimate for removal of an overgrown section of my back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Chris D.
10/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Bill Kunze came to our house twice to make sure of the estimate and what the job would be. They arrived promptly, were hard-workers and knowledgeable. Our back yard was truly a jungle and we hadn't seen it cleared out for 10 years. We were worried about not having the privacy we enjoyed, but Bill is truly an artist and got rid of the "bad stuff" and expertly trimmed the other trees. Now when looking at our yard, it is truly awesome - the sun comes in but we still have our privacy and it's beautiful. They didn't just trim trees, they created a joyful setting. He has lots of knowledge and gave tips about what to do after they were finished. All of this and they were so fast and UNDER estimate. Hire them - you will love the result!!
Description of Work: Bill Kunze came to our house twice to make sure of the estimate and what the job would be. They arrived promptly, were hard-workers and knowledgeable. Our back yard was truly a jungle and we hadn't seen it cleared out for 10 years. We were worried about not having the privacy we enjoyed, but Bill is truly an artist and got rid of the "bad stuff" and expertly trimmed the other trees. Now when looking at our yard, it is truly awesome - the sun comes in but we still have our privacy and it's beautiful. They didn't just trim trees, they created a joyful setting. He has lots of knowledge and gave tips about what to do after they were finished. All of this and they were so fast and UNDER estimate. Hire them - you will love the result!!

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
$871

Contact information

919 Cold Branch Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

http://www.jungletaming.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
C0014448
Trade License Locale
State of SC
Trade License Authority
Dept of Pesticide Regulation
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2023

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 and Yard Work,
Landscaping

FAQ

Jungle Taming is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Jungle Taming accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Jungle Taming offers free project estimates.
Yes, Jungle Taming offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Jungle Taming offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Jungle Taming does not offer emergency services.
No, Jungle Taming does not offer warranties.
Jungle Taming offers the following services: Fence Line Cleaning, Ivy Removal, Trimming & Cleaning Of Shrubs, Weed Removal, Bed Improvement, Tree Trimming & Herbicide Application.
Ask for details.

Contact information

919 Cold Branch Dr, Columbia, SC 29223

http://www.jungletaming.com

Service hours

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