Commonwealth Landcare Inc. is a Class A contractor located in the greater Richmond, VA area offering complete grounds maintenance packages to both residential & commercial clients amongst many other landscape services. Commonwealth Landcare Inc. is owned & operated by a Virginia Tech horticulturist that supplies his knowledge and expertise into transforming any existing landscape into its own unique oasis. Contact us today for a free estimate and consultation.
Business highlights
13 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Complete Grounds Management, Irrigation Install & Maintenance, Shrub & Tree Maintenance & Care, & Snow Removal.
Commonwealth Landcare provided excellent services. It was entirely professional, friendly, cooperative, and responsive. The employees were always efficient, thorough, and easy to work with. I recommend Commonwealth Landcare highly!
Description of Work: lawn mowing, weed trimming, fertilizing, other lawn applications, pruning, weed killing
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
$2,400
Lane E.
03/2015
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
 + 0 more
They were very professional and thorough. I was unsure that they understood a particular area that needed to be cleared. They did not speak English very well and therefore thought I just said to clear away from the house and yard. There was an area that needed to be cleared inside the circular driveway that was not cleared and with the 20 minutes that was left on the clock, they might have been able to clear most of it. I do think that the rest of the yard and house was cleared very thoroughly and I think the price was great, so I'm really not trying to complain about the other spot. I am very happy with the job!
Description of Work: The provider cleaned the leaves away from the house and off of the yard into the woods.
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
$200
leila G.
03/2015
5.0
hauling services, landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal, tree service
 + 3 more
They were good. They were quick and did exactly what I wanted them to do. They do a really good job. The price is reasonable. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They did tree service and also leave removal.
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
$224.99
Response from Commonwealth Landcare Inc
I appreciate the review. However, Commonwealth Landcare Inc is FULLY insured. We have liability, auto & workers compensation insurance. Our insurance limitations are way above average for the industry. Thanks again for the positive review, but we I can insure everyone we are FULLY insured.
Francies J.
02/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
Everything was fine. They kept in touch with me. The owner and a coworker did the work. They were able to do the work in two days. He was very accommodating with me.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for $200 for four hours of fall yard clean-up.
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
$200
Stephen W.
02/2015
2.0
lawn service, leaf removal
 + 0 more
They did not clear the entire front yard of leaves in four hours of work. In the past, it has never taken me more than three hours using a leaf blower and a rake. They didn't finish the driveway plus they stacked the leaves near the mailbox. You have to drive through the leaves to reach the mailbox by car. The postman has to drive over the leaves to deliver the mail.
Description of Work: Leaf removal_front yard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$200
Response from Commonwealth Landcare Inc
The storefront offer included a total of four crew hours of leaf removal or a two man crew for two hours. I went back and verified the time spent through our GPS tracking system at the house and the two man crew was there for over two hours removing leaves. I remember speaking to the crew that day and they said the leaves where very wet, heavy and very thick. We where unable to access the backyard since both fence gates where locked and no one was at home. I offered to send the crew back out to finish at our regular rate if they still needed assistance. I apologized for piling the leaves in front of the mail and offered to send the crew back to move the pile so it is no longer in the way. Thanks for the review.
Martha B.
02/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
They arrived a little early around 7:30 am or so. Marcus was the person in charge of the 2 men. He introduced himself to me and we chatted for while. As I mentioned I had a lot of leaves that I had taken days to blow to side of yard.. They charge $120 a truck load. Well it took about 4 truck loads. I was told the truck holds 200 bags of leaves. I think it took about 5 & 1/2 hours. That included them leaving to empty out truck each time. They did a great job and I hope I can afford to use them again next year.
Description of Work: Vacuumed up the leaves that I had blown off the yard to side of driveway. We have a lot of Oak Trees on the property that always gives me plenty of leaves to worry about.
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
$480
DEBRA B.
01/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
I didn't have to schedule out weeks ahead. The tree in front of our house is a HUGE MESS MAKER!!! The leaves, even though I had another service come and pick up leaves a couple of months ago, I did 5 hours of raking...it just never stopped. The leaves were becoming slimmy in the street. Which leads to safety. The city never picked up our leaves because it rained that day. So needless to say I got the 200 deal and then I added the 100 for them to vacuum up the leaves and take them away. I love looking at my yard now and I am sure my neighbors are happy to see the lawn full of leaves gone!
Description of Work: I paid for the 200 dollar for 4 hours 1 person or 2 hours for 2 people. I don't have a big front yard or back yard. They picked up all of the leaves including the leaves in 3 car spots on the street in front of my house.
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
$300
Karen L.
12/2014
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
Responsive and fast turn around. Excellent job. Will use again.
Description of Work: Full yard clean up of half acre lot.
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
$670
alison E.
11/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 1 more
Mike was very good about responding and suggested a better time to aerate/seed than the time of year I suggested. He knew what was best for my lawn and was willing to wait to do the job and therefore collect the additional payment. The team that came out were punctual, friendly, efficient and fast. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: aerated and seeded my entire lawn, over the amount covered in the "deal", so I paid the extra as well.
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
$200
Michael H.
11/2014
5.0
leaf removal
 + -1 more
They were professional. Its $200 for the leaf pick up out of the yard. They told me they will take it to the curb and there is an additional charge for haul away.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal $200 for Four Hours of Fall Yard Clean-Up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Joseph I.
11/2014
4.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 1 more
We've been using their service for the past couple of months now. Our lawn was in bad shape to begin with but after treatments including aeration and overseeding, it has only marginally improved. There are also bare areas that were definitely not aerated. However, I have not yet contacted the company about the oversight to give them an opportunity to rectify the situation. Since our lawn was pretty bad to begin with, I figure I'll give it a year or so before passing final judgment.
Description of Work: Bimonthly fertilizer application
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$52
Response from Commonwealth Landcare Inc
We sent out our turf manager to review the lawn. Upon evaluation we decided to go ahead and aerate / over-seed certain areas of the lawn. We are looking forward to applying the last application of this year to control winter annual weeds & apply some key fertilizer to keep it green throughout the winter. Thanks, Mike
Sarah M.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
Commonwealth Landcare was the most responsive of landscaping companies we contacted. They were prompt and professional at all times. The initial quote was reasonable for the amount of work and work staff to execute it, although I added to the job to ultimately reach $1,600. The entire (large) job was completed within three days (including weather delays), and we were very satisfied with the results. You get what you pay for, so the cost was reasonable, all things considered.
Description of Work: The company conducted intense cleanup measures on our previously rented-out home: pruning, weeding, tree replanting, aerating, and mowing.
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
$1,600
Mike H.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Called provider after reviewing Angie's List. Provider sent out an individual as and when promised who was professional, quick, and informative. Received quote and subsequently scheduled service. Provider came as promised, went straight to work and did a thorough and professional job. Both employees were courteous with my questions, professional and friendly. Price seemed more than fair. After almost three weeks, over seeded areas have germinated and are showing good growth. I have a difficult lawn, but it is looking very good after the treatment. Highly recommend these folks!
Description of Work: Aerated and over seeded my lawn.
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
$200
William P.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
This company did a great job. They worked fast and hard. Did so much I added tasks to fill the time I had purchased.
Description of Work: Dug up and removed unwanted plants.
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
$150
Bill W.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service, leaf removal
 + 0 more
I was between tenants in my rental house and the tenant that just left had done very little yard work, I was looking to get the house sparkling clean in short order so I could find a new tenant. Given my timeline and situation they squeezed me in what normally would be a 6 week waiting period for work like this, I am sure a few extra bucks were added on the estimate to do so (time vacant is money lost in the rental world so it was worth it). They ended up using a leaf vacuum to get up the leaves, it was 2 tall trailer loads of leaves. They had 2 guys working 2 full days on the leaves and brush, another couple shorter visits to get the bushes trimmed. All and all it took about 2 weeks from the day they came to do the estimate to finishing the job (they were not there every day). They even worked with me to get the worst of it done as quickly as possible so I could get the house on the market as they were finishing the job.
Description of Work: Big Yard Cleanup in My Rental House: Leaf Removal (on a fairly wooded lot, about 2 seasons worth), Bush trimming, Clearing overgrown brush.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Sandra D.
09/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal, mulch
 + 2 more
Mike, the owner, and two of his crew were here early on the date scheduled, to review what I wanted accomplished. It was a big job but I needed it completed in just one day, and they stayed from early morning until dark to do just that. The crew worked diligently to weed, trim, edge, mulch, and generally whip my very average yard into something that was photo ready for an important family event. I was provided with a professional estimate beforehand, which I needed to tweak and the owner was most accommodating and understanding. My yard has never looked better. I will definitely have them back this fall to trim some very large and overgrown crepe myrtles and redtips, and anything else that needs to be done. They were professional, courteous, hard-working, and delivered over and above service. I highly recommend this company for any yard/lawn/landscaping work that you want done.
Description of Work: They took my average suburban yard and turned it into a magazine-ready gorgeous lawnscape. They cleaned up all the dead leaves and debris, trimmed bushes, edged everything, mulched everything, neatened, straightened, and generally too our humdrum yard and made it a beautiful backdrop for a large family event.
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
$775
Elizabeth A.
08/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
 + 1 more
I ultimately decided to use a more local company for this project (and the required ongoing maintenance), but Commonwealth Landcare's prices were competetive and Michael demonstrated wealth of knowledge on site regarding Do-It-Yourself lawn care, and I would not hesitate to contact this company for future projects.
Description of Work: Michael provided advice on site for lawn care (DIY) and provided a quote for garden weeding/mulching services by email the next day. I have a large area in front of my house that gets quickly overgrown with weeds if it is not regularly tended to, and I requested a quote for one-time clearing of weeds & existing plastic lining & mulch and replacement of mulch (better type & color).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
David U.
08/2014
4.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Job done when I wasn't here,but appeared to be done to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: fertilizer
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Michael P.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
 + 1 more
The individuals who spread the mulch and carried it up a steep hill to get to my garden areas were great. It was 95 degrees and they were working extremely hard and did an excellent job. I would recommend them to come back again.
Description of Work: Push and spread 6 cubic yards of mulch up a steep hill (my driveway) and placed mulch in garden areas. The outside temperature was 95 degrees on the day they came even though it was October.
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
$149.99
Willoughby A.
07/2014
5.0
landscaping, leaf removal
 + 0 more
I initially had them first come out for work through a Big Deal. I have used their services several times now. They may cost more than other companies, but you get what you pay for. They are professional and do great work!
Description of Work: They have last mulched a huge part of our property. They have previously cleaned up our backyard and front yard, hauled away almost five truckloads of leaves and limbs, and sticks. They have also done some trimming and planting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Samuel B.
07/2014
4.0
lawn service, mulch
 + 0 more
It took them a long time to schedule to come out. Seemed like they were (understandably) prioritizing their commercial customers. They did not weed the garden beds they constructed, so three weeks later, the beds were completely weeded over. (Not the end of the world.) The grass and edging looked very good. The tree trimming/branch cutting was well done, also. They yard cleanup and brush removal was also good.
Description of Work: Mowed and edged grass; planted certain shrubs and installed a border, put down soil/mulch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$399
Response from Commonwealth Landcare Inc
Glad we where able to complete the landscaping tasks. Our company does 99% residential work. April & May are our busiest months, so this is probably why there was a delay in scheduling. Weeds during the spring time germinate daily, so I am sure after they prepped the flower beds there where weeds three weeks later. Thanks for the review and please keep us in mind for your future landscaping projects.
Lauren C.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
My new house had a very overgrown yard. These guys did a great job cleaning it up so I can start gardening. We had one mishap but Mike made it right immediately. I'm looking forward to working with them again. Communication skills: excellent Responsiveness: excellent Professionalism: excellent. Also appreciative of unusual plants and gardening.
Description of Work: Needed my overgrown yard cleaned up.
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
$1,120
G Duane G.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
The owner is a Virginia Tech Graduate. I pay $48 per visit. Their work ethic, their knowledge of the grasses in the area are good. He knows quite a bit more than just land care such as irrigation, flowering, bushes and trees.
Description of Work: I used Commonwealth Landcare earlier this month for lawn care services in general. They do service for us 7 time a year.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$48
Katherine J.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
We thought that the quote was a little high and opted to do the work ourselves.
Description of Work: I received a quote for some brush removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
$1,396
Response from Commonwealth Landcare Inc
I went back and looked at our estimates to verify this information. We quoted the work at $1,396.00. This included a three man crew for two working days. (Estimate #328) The hourly rate quoted was $27 per man / per hour. Most companies within our industry charge $35 to $45 per hour.
Rebecca M.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
 + 0 more
They arrived pomptly, worked h****** a very hot day and did all that I asked them to and more. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Description of Work: Removed overgrown shribs and dead trees
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Service Categories
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Leaf Removal,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Tree Service,
Hauling,
Lawn Irrigation
FAQ
Commonwealth Landcare Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Commonwealth Landcare Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa