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The Great Outdoors, LLC

Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping, Lawn and Yard Work,

About us

We're a small company dedicated to providing premier workmanship, quality materials, and outstanding customer service. After receiving my degree in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University I am qualified not only to design your landscaping but our crew can also install your project.

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape Design & Installation, Hardscape Installation (patios, walls, & pathways), Garden Maintenance (pruning, mulching, & weeding), Turf care (Aeration, lawn treatments, & soil testing), Fence Installation, Waterfeatures, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Solutions, and Powerwashing.

Services we don't offer

Large Tree Removal

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.855 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
7%
3
2%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 55 reviews

Sandi C.
09/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Darryl M.
06/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Yards ape and planting. Excellent job. Went the extra mile.

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
$4,000

Frank S.
05/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$72

Sarah G.
04/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -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

Scott S.
03/2016
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Patricia W.
03/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -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
$1,000

saundra V.
02/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Put in raised beds and did fall cleanup around house. Very nice small company to deal with. Graham the owner calls when he says he will and has reasonable prices.

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

Dawn H.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Landscaping

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
$1,500

Amy T.
09/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Relandscaped my yard. They were prompt, efficient, and professional. I am delighted with the aesthetic. I would strongly recommend them and plan to use Great Outdoors 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
$7,500

Judy S.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: landscaping plans for backyard

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

$75

John D.
07/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Landscaped hillside next to house. Very well

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
$2,700

Brian C.
11/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
They managed to perform the work at an earlier date than the original estimate; they also finished the job in one day. They took the time to talk with me about how to care for the plants, seeded areas, etc. Two weeks later, they returned to see how things progressed (at no charge) and reseeded certain areas. Overall, I am happy with the results and intend to use them for future work.
Description of Work: The owner developed a plan to address several landscaping issues, which included: cleaning up and mulching around the entire house, trimming some overgrown bushes, tilling and seeded part of the lawn (that was dirt and weeds), removing old mulch and landscaping fabric, laying down topsoil and seeding another area of my lawn, and planting some ground cover in other areas.

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
$1,200

Ken W.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They are one company I would be happy to recommend. We did about 65% of what they came up with. The guy was phenomenal. They came in and designed it. My wife actually knows a bit about that, so she went over the whole plan with the owner and came to an agreement. They did what they said they were going to do, and did a great job. With regard to price, it was a lot of money. It was worth every penny. They were incredibly reliable. We will have this guy come back in the fall and do the rest of the work; we just didn’t want to do it all at the same time. So there is some more work that we are going to be doing with them in September.
Description of Work: They designed a complete landscape for us. They do planting of trees and bushes.

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
$14,000

Deborah B.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
This company is great! Not only did they Do a great job but They came at the lasT minute so to speak and was very reasonabLe on the pricing. I liked them so much that I have retained them for two cleanups per year. Also looking at getting other work done by them. .
Description of Work: Cut Back trees, weeded and sprayed for wEeds, cleaned out flower beds, Mulched and layer gravel.

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
$1,500

Melissa Z.
06/2014
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very polite and professional.
Description of Work: Estimate for landscaping.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Mary B.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping, mulch
  + 0 more
The Graham responded quickly to my request for an estimate, provided me with a couple of different options for the area, and was able to schedule the work and get it done quickly. I am very pleased with the work and would definitely use The Great Outdoors again.
Description of Work: Landscaping - removing old railroad ties, grading, planting and mulching

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
$1,500

keyona D.
06/2014
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Never did the work.
Description of Work: First he never answered calls. When we finally set appt date he waited til the day of appt to not show up stating I was 4 miles out of his service area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$79

Rebecca M.
02/2014
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
The Great Outdoors arrives on time and works until the job is completed to satisfaction! Yard looked great!! Mr. Howe went above and beyond our expectations. He is capable and hard-working. He has a creative eye for landscaping. We would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for yard work and landscaping needs.
Description of Work: Graham Howe came out to give us an estimate on some yard work and landscaping. They performed the tasks we requested in a timely and thorough manner.

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

Kathy G.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
It went fine; the hedge is gone and regrowth has been minimal. It was $765 total: $35/hr. for the hedge removal and roundup spraying, $150 to haul the debris to the dump (includes dump fee), and $20 to clean up and mow the back yard.
Description of Work: TGO, LLC cut back a seriously overgrown privet hedge beside my house and sprayed the stumps to prevent regrowth. They also cleaned up my backyard generally.

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
$765

Jennifer T.
01/2014
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I like the owner and he was knowledgeable. He was also responsive. I would have appreciated more creativity though in the estimate. We had some specific needs that needed attending too. He was able to come out to the home and he definitely took his time with us.
Description of Work: We had them do an estimate for a landscaping project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0


Response from The Great Outdoors, LLC
Thank you for your review of our initial meeting and design. I am happy you found us knowledgable and responsive. As requested, we made an effort to utilize native plantings, address multiple areas of improvement in the design, and keep everything within budget. I apologize we didn't fully meet your expectations. If you would like to revisit all or part of the design I would be happy to meet with you again to discuss your ideas and additional options.

A J P.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The service was great. They came out in the spring about 2 years ago. They took out some shrubs and completely redid a garden/planting for us in the front of the house. This took them one day. This was my wife's plan that the company and her worked up together. They did a good job and it still looks good. If we had any issues with the plants, they came out right away free of charge.
Description of Work: They took out some shrubs and completely redid a garden/planting for us in the front of the house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from The Great Outdoors, LLC
Thanks for your complements on our work. I really enjoyed working with you to personalize your garden and enhance the curb appeal of your home. We will be working for one of your neighbors in another couple months so I will be sure to stop by to check on things and to say hello. Thank you again for your business. - The Great Outdoors, LLC.

Tom K.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
It turned out great. They have done work for us on several occasions. They did landscaping at my residence. I have used them twice. They do upkeep on our landscaping and did a landscaping project for us too. I deal mostly with Graham Howe and his team were great and went out of their way to do extra work at no additional charge. I plan on hiring them in the future for all of our landscaping maintenance and landscape design needs.
Description of Work: They do upkeep on our landscaping and a landscaping project for us too.

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
$1,600

Response from The Great Outdoors, LLC
Thank you for sharing your positive experience and for your continued patronage of our company. We enjoy working at your home to make it a beautiful place. I look forward to working together in the future. Sincerely, Graham Howe - Owner

Ruth P.
01/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
They did work for us about 2-3 years ago. We were happy with their responsiveness, price and how they did the job.
Description of Work: They helped out with landscaping in the front yard and made a stone patio in the back yard.

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

Response from The Great Outdoors, LLC
Thank you for your positive review of our company. We enjoyed working at your home and I hope the plantings have begun to fill in and mature. Please let me know if we can help with any future projects. Thank you again for your business. Sincerely, Graham Howe - Owner

Elizabeth D.
01/2014
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I agreed to their estimate, which was far from the lowest one that I received, and engaged them to do some yard clean-up work. Once they provided the services, they tried to charge me way more than the original quote, claiming that "it took longer than expected." I refused. They persisted, requesting that we "split the difference", etc. I will not be using them again. Beware the bait-and-switch tactics.
Description of Work: I used The Great Outdoors, LLC

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


Response from The Great Outdoors, LLC
As a small business owner, I welcome feed back on my work product. Estimating for any job, but especially for hourly labor, is difficult to predict with precise accuracy. The work changes, weather doesn’t cooperate, and occasionally jobs take longer than expected. I realize now that instead of a verbal agreement, all contracts should be in writing to help avoid any misunderstandings prior to project commencement. That being said, after personal correspondence between the client and The Great Outdoors, all issues in question were addressed and completed, at the original estimated ballpark cost, and to the client’s satisfaction. I appreciate the opportunity, given by this client, to address the review, keeping in mind that all concerns were resolved.

Elizabeth M.
12/2011
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: great company that installed some shrubs in our yard. they were proffesional and reasonably priced. i highly recommond 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
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Contact information

1176 RIVER RD, Charlottesville, VA 22901

http://www.greatoutdoorsva.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705146745
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2026

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

Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Stone and Gravel,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Fencing,
Excavating,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Landscaping - Lakefront,
Deck Maintenance,
Leaf Removal

FAQ

The Great Outdoors, LLC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

The Great Outdoors, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, The Great Outdoors, LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Great Outdoors, LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Great Outdoors, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Great Outdoors, LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Great Outdoors, LLC offers warranties.
The Great Outdoors, LLC offers the following services: Landscape Design & Installation, Hardscape Installation (patios, walls, & pathways), Garden Maintenance (pruning, mulching, & weeding), Turf care (Aeration, lawn treatments, & soil testing), Fence Installation, Waterfeatures, Landscape Lighting, Drainage Solutions, and Powerwashing.
Large Tree Removal

Contact information

1176 RIVER RD, Charlottesville, VA 22901

http://www.greatoutdoorsva.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed