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42 years of trusted experience
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Reviews
4.725 Reviews
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Kimberly B.
05/2017
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 moreThe services were performed very well. One glitch- a gazing ball was broken during cleanup, but the company replaced it with precisely the same gazing ball at no charge to me. The estimate was nearly spot on- only about 100.00 over. The work was professional and neat. Trimmings, weeds, branches etc were cleaned up. The garden was edged. Even my wisteria got a facelift and a new pole to climb. My raised garden and gate were fixed. It looks great! I would use this company again. You get what you pay for here.
Description of Work: My work has long hours lately- I was unable to do fall cleanup, pruning, etc. Leaves everywhere, shrubs in need of care or removal, mulching needed, edging needed, pruning, etc. Steve came out promptly after setting an appointment- gave me different estimates based on my needs. The one I took covered everything but the 2 trees to be removed and some annuals to be planted. The staff made my yard look brand new! Had I had more in the budget I would have gladly removed the trees and added the bling.
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$3,000
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Bruce W.
05/2016
landscaping
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Description of Work: Planted two trees; one failed after a time and was replaced at a reduced price. Both are thriving now. (The date and price provided are very approximate)
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$1,800
JOANNE S.
02/2016
landscaping
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Jackie L.
01/2016
landscaping
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Description of Work: Landscaping, design and planting.
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$7,000
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Jeffrey F.
11/2015
landscaping, lawn service
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Description of Work: mowed and trimmed our grass; great trim as always; don't like it that they use large mower which always misses grass along the edges;
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$50
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Susan W.
08/2015
landscaping
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Description of Work: installed front walk/patio ,lighting and landscaping.
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$15,000
Jason S J.
02/2015
landscaping
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Description of Work: |Townsend delivers fabulous quality and responsiveness but they are extremely expensive; for Charlottesville, which is very expensive in general, Townsend is the most expensive.
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JOANNE S.
02/2015
landscaping, lawn service
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Description of Work: REMOVED A DEAD TREE, INCLUDING ITS ROOTS. PLANTED A NEW TREE NEARBY.
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$500
Yolanda M.
01/2015
landscaping, lawn service
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Description of Work: They dug out an entire area along the width of my back yard that was full of brambles, ivy, etc., and put in a beautiful bed that they planted with shrubs. I was impressed with their work and with their responsiveness when I had questions. They also leveled out part of the remaining back yard and reseeded it.
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William O.
12/2014
landscaping
+ -1 moreI'll be honest, the work will be completed in a couple of weeks and I know it will be fine. I've worked with Adam so often that he knows what I am looking for and is able to do it with no oversight whatsoever. I can call from Chapel Hill and tell him what I need and he comes up with great solutions. When he can't do a job he knows who to call. Several years ago I needed to have some large poplars removed from around a house and Adam helped arrange for an arborist to bring a large crane in to do the work. Managing rental properties from out of state can be challenging and without JW Townsend the places I have managed would not look nearly as nice. Some people say that JW Townsend can be expensive and I'm sure there are cheaper alternatives. But, I have never had to go back and fix anything that they have done. That old saying, "you get what you pay for" sure rings true here. And if there is an issue with the work they have done you can be sure that they will come back and make it right. There are very few businesses that I could recommend as whole heartedly as JW Townsend. Tell them I said so.
Description of Work: I have worked with the folks from JW Townsend numerous times over the years so reviewing one job is a little tough. This time I asked for their assistance fixing a damaged tree line that screens some family property. The trees were planted over 40 years ago and some have flourished and others have not. I needed guidance on how best to repair and replace the old trees in a cost effective and attractive manner.
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$1,800
Jane J.
08/2014
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 moreMy experience has been good. They showed up on time, they worked very efficiently and quickly. They did a good job. We encountered a problem and they came and fixed it.
Description of Work: They provided services on a retaining wall. We used them for some hardscaping and landscaping plans.
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arthur B.
06/2014
landscaping
+ -1 moreIt went really well and I would say excellent. They did everything they said they are going to do and they stood by in their products. They have to replace some things and they were there to do that because some of the plants died during the winter. They replaced it and it was 20 plants that didn't make it. They were just very professional.
Description of Work: I had them do landscaping and totally did my front and part of my backyard.
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$6,000
Bruce S.
06/2014
landscaping
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Description of Work: I just was not impressed with his presentation.
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Randolph P.
05/2014
landscaping
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Description of Work: We have a annual contract for fertilizing and weeding treatments which has worked very well for several years. I recommend this service.
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Jason S J.
05/2014
landscaping
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Description of Work: They did a fabulous job on the thatching and re-seeding of our lawn. Also cut and maintained the lawn for a couple of years, including applying lime. They are the best. But they are expensive.
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$3,000
Bruce W.
05/2014
landscaping
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Joy S.
05/2014
landscaping
+ -1 moreJ W Townsend were very responsive and had the information. It just wasn't something that I can do at that time. We actually do a lot of work around the business where I work and from that perspective, everything they do is beautiful and great. Fow what they were proposing, I think the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: They came and gave me an estimate for yard work.
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Lucy J.
04/2014
landscaping
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Jeffrey F.
04/2014
landscaping, lawn service
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Description of Work: lawn work, new crape myrtle put in
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Thomas N.
04/2014
landscaping
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Description of Work: Installed a variety of evergreen screening plants in several locations along property lines |The installation was designed, sourced and installed quite efficiently by Townsend staffers.
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Susan O.
03/2014
landscaping
+ -1 moreExcellent! These people are true professionals. They used orchard ladders to get in close to the shrubs without damaging them and hand pruned them. Also hand pruned shrubs in the front of the house. No power clippers were used. The shrubs had a beautiful natural appearance.
Description of Work: Pruned all 8 large holly bushes on property. Transplanted shrubs and did general yard maintenance.
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Yolanda M.
03/2014
landscaping
+ -1 moreJW Townsend did an excellent job. They responded promptly and came back several times to check on the work. They also stand by their work. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: landscaping, including installing new bed around perimeter of back yard, planting shrubs, and leveling and reseeding grass in back yard
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Peter D.
01/2014
hardscaping
+ -1 moreThe level of the service was terrible. They service was dreadful. There were long delays the entire time we worked with them. They were supposed to plant in June but they didn't plant until much later in the summer. They installed a metal fence that had Graffiti all over it, and it took them 4 months to remove the graffiti.
Description of Work: Installed landscaping and hardscaping.
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$110,000
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Kristina L.
09/2013
landscaping
+ -1 moreVery easy to work with. Accommodated our schedule, made great suggestions for additional work. Communication was great, with frequent checks of progress. All the different crews were professional and delightful. They came when they said they would.; a rarity these days.
Description of Work: Folks from Townsend added to an existing landscape. They incorporated what was there adding plants and trees that blended well with existing perennials, shrubs and trees. They formulated and implemented a much needed drainage plan which resulted in a dry rock bed connecting the house to the garage. They also cleaned up and graded the areas around the house that were destroyed by the hurricane and those areas blend in nicely with the existing lawn. They provided guidelines and upkeep plans and have been out several times already to make sure everything was going well. THey did not like the looks of one of the shrubs so they removed it and replaced it.
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$8,500
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Michael A.
10/2012
landscaping
+ -1 moreIt was great! Many positive comments. The plants have survived well, even as the season changes.
Description of Work: JW Townsend provided a garden pot (called a "hot pot") adornment for our front porch/driveway entrance.
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$150
Contact information
3980 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22911
www.townsendlandscape.comService hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday:
ClosedLicensing
Bonded
Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Holiday Decorating,
Snow Removal,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Leaf Removal,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment
FAQ
J W Townsend Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
J W Townsend Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, J W Townsend Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, J W Townsend Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, J W Townsend Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, J W Townsend Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, J W Townsend Inc offers warranties.
J W Townsend Inc offers the following services: Landscaping installation & maintenance. Hot pots container gardens. Drainage installation. Planting. Mulching. Pest & disease management. Pruning. Bed & soil management. Seasonal & holiday lighting. Meadow installation. Weed management. Turf care. Aeration. Lead removal. Hardscaping. Walkways. Paths. Water features. Wall construction.
Contact information
3980 Seminole Trl, Charlottesville, VA 22911
www.townsendlandscape.comService hours
Sunday:
ClosedMonday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday:
7:00 AM - 4:30 PMSaturday:
Closed