Independence Landscape is a full-service landscape and lawn care company based in Northern Virginia. We offer a full range of services from maintenance to landscape design and installation to custom hardscape projects. Each crew has a specialized skill set, ensuring top-quality work regardless of project size or complexity. We continually stay on top of industry standards and developments by regularly attending professional training sessions and courses. If a better method, tool or environmentally friendly product appears on the market, Independence is trained and certified to implement it in order to enhance the beauty of our customers' properties.
*Our Company History*
Independence Landscape was established in 2006. Our owners, Curtis Greene and Chad Evans, originally started in the landscaping and lawn maintenance business while in high school and college. "Even back then," Greene explains, "we took it very seriously and set high standards for everything we did." Clients noticed their reliability and the quality of their work. After college graduation, they both landed jobs with the Department of Defense but quickly discovered they missed working on yards and building relationships with clients. They both decided to pursue their real passion, and soon Independence Landscape officially opened for business.
Today our growing company takes care of residential properties throughout Northern Virginia. Loyalty and trust between our clients and employees is the backbone of everything we do at Independence.
Great. My initial request for estimate completed in a timely manner and the agent (Mark) was polite and we discussed all work needed to be done. I will be using this company for all yard work in 2014. Employees arrived on time and did an excellent job-cleaned up well before leaving. I am really pleased and glad to find this company after the problems I have encountered with another company for the last several years.
Description of Work: Pruning/cutting back of ferns/removing dead plants. Plant 2 new shrubs
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
$800
Denise F.
08/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
Curt and his crew have provided outstanding service. Estimates were reasonable and services were performed in a timely manner. The gentleman that were out to do the labor were friendly and professional. Independence landscaping is now working estimates to continue the ivy spraying and developing a plan to establish grass in the mitigated area.
Description of Work: Independence Landscaping removed unsightly landscaping, reshaped landscaping beds, placed weed prevention fabric and mulched beds. They are also spraying a large area of ivy to ensure mitigation.
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
$1,320
Lisbeth H.
07/2013
4.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
+ 1 more
Some times when they have mowed the lawn there have been tire gouges in the lawn. The lawn must have been wet when they mowed.
Description of Work: Mows and edges the lawn and also provides weed control not encluded in the price of the lawn service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Shannon B.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
I found them in the Angie's List catalog and saw one of their coupons so went online and purchased. I called for a estimate they came out looked at my bush and gave me a price plus my coupon and got a great price and great service. Chad and team did great!! Thank You.
Description of Work: Did a great job pruning my huge bush! Great office team too!
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
$265
Kendra W.
07/2013
4.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service
+ 1 more
They scheduled an appointment to come out and give me an estimate for the deck and also for maintenance of the grass in front and back of my townhouse. I received estimates from 3 different companies and they were by far the most professional and really seemed to know what they were talking about. The estimate for the back patio came to about $12k. Even though I decided to table that project for this year, I plan to come back to them next year for the patio install. I also asked them about doing a "Spring Cleanup" on my front yard - clearing fallen leaves, trimming hedges, putting down landscape fabric, separating my neighbor's area from mine with a border and laying mulch. The quote I received for that service was $400 +. I wasn't convinced it was worth it, and decided to research doing it myself. A trip to Home Depot, $75, and a few questions later, my project was complete. It was pretty physical work, but I'd say the savings was worth it. I did hire the company to maintain my front and back lawn. They administer lawn care treatments and mow every other week. That costs about $65 a month. This was more pricy than some of the other estimates, but I felt content that they would get it done and the service would be good. I'm having some trouble with spotting in my back yard (it looks like the grass is dying , but when I called to discuss it they called me back right away and offered to go out and take a look the very next day. This issue isn't resolved yet, but I would say they offer very good customer service and display great professionalism. I would recommend.
Description of Work: I called Independence Landscape for an estimate on building a back patio with pavers and also to price lawn maintenance for the front and back of my townhouse.
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
$65
nina Y.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
We got an estimate on some lawn work: sod and trimming some bushes and debris removal. The estimate was fair and the person who did the estimate was on time and professional. We had our house on the market and could not afford to pay what they wanted. I would reach out to them in the future, if we needed such work.
Description of Work: We didn't use them
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Henry C.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service, patios
+ 2 more
Excellent, no other word for it. Lowest price of 5 landscapers pulled from Angie's list. Spot on timing for when they could start. Crews were always timely and professional. The important part is they take pride in their work and stood by until it was done properly and to everyone's satisfaction. Absolutely beautiful job and a pleasure to work with. Have signed up for the lawn care service and looking forward to next year when the budget can afford the next phase. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: New front paver walkway, new back patio with seating wall and fire pit, large erosion control project, installed landscape plan drawn up by a landscape architect
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
$35,000
JOHN A.
06/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
+ 1 more
Excellent response. Fair pricing, even a military discount. Highly recommend Chad Evans and his team!!!! They are doing bi weekly lawn cutting and edging. They are also doing lawn treatments. 10 total treatments over the course of a year. Finally, we had them design our entire yard, plus set up a plan for implementation of all of the design elements.
Description of Work: Biweekly cutting/edging. Also, monthly lawn treatments and landscape design.
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
$49
STACEY A.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Curt and his crew are really on the ball! I have them do both of my homes yard maintenance. I recently had some new sod put in the front yard. I dropped a text to Curt to ask him to make sure his crew knew this when they came to mow this am. Those fellows set everything up right! No damage to the yard (it is very soggy) they bagged the extra grass. I am always so impressed with the professionalism of this company. I'll never use anyone else. Thanks Curt!
Description of Work: Lawn service with 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
$47
Martha H.
05/2013
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
I have two reservations. I have asked them to put the grass clippings on my compost pile. I have asked for that when I have been present, but most of the time I am not. They don't remember to do.it. They also mow during really hot, dry weather when the grass has not grown and really does not need it. The office phone staff is polite and helpful.
Description of Work: Independence has been mowing my lawn for several years now. They show up every two weeks like clockwork and do a great job. The workers are friendly and professional. Not having to worry about cutting the lawn myself is worth it. My next-door neighbor has used them longer than I have and recommended them to me.
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
$41
Michelle T.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
I had two planters, one of which I needed cleaned up. Initially they targeted the wrong planter (which was not an issue) but I still had the problem planter that needed work. When I called and brought the error to their attention, my complaint was very graciously handled and the job was undertaken without charge! Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised (that I was not charged extra) and am a very happy client. I will definitely hire them again for any future landscaping projects. Excellent customer service!
Description of Work: Cleaned up two (8x4) problem planters by removing. Removed invasive growing plants, covered it with tarp and mulch.
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
$900
Sara S.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
I have been using this company for over a year now. Their weekly mow price of $35 is a great find! They always show up on time and do a nice job. I've asked for several quotes and changes in schedule and they are always accommodating.
Description of Work: Spring clean up, mulch and mow.
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
$450
David F.
05/2013
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
I chose not to have work done for financial reasons, but I wanted to pass along a few notes on why I was really impressed with Independence Landscaping. First, I submitted three requests for proposal on a Saturday, not expecting to hear back from any of the three until mid-week. Independence was incredibly responsive and contacted me almost immediately. I am a little impatient so this was extremely impressive to me. Second, Chad came out and could not have been more punctual. He was quick and to the point when measuring and examining the lawn (and tree/shade and sun coverage), but very thorough. Chad wrote a proposal on the spot and went over every cost item line-by-line. The only up sell was for a lawn-care plan (fertilizer, etc.) which is to be expected. In this case, I think it is warranted - and - he was not pushy; he encouraged the purchase once and that was it. Bottom line: I chose not to have the work done this time around but Independence Landscaping will ALWAYS be at the top of the list when I am looking for landscaping services.
Description of Work: Provided estimate for grading, debris removal, and sod installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$945
LaShonda B.
04/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
It was excellent and professional service.
Description of Work: Independence Landscape provided excellent service! Flower beds in the front and side of residence looks outstanding. They cleared all of the weeds, trimmed bushes and plants, planted new plants and put down fresh mulch.
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
$700
Karen A.
01/2013
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, irrigation systems
+ 1 more
When it rained, there was like a river between my house and my neighbors that was washing away the back yards. Chad put in a french drain between our homes and tied in both of our downspouts into it. They stick to their estimates; a downspout was missed on the estimate but they still did it at no added cost to us. Now when it rains, we no longer have a river between the two houses. They cleared out the backyard, built up the hill, and planted ground plants under the trees to help hold the soil in place. We also re-sod the fronts and side of the house. Independence comes and mows it during the growing season and we have been pleased with the care they have given. I have more work that I plan on having them do around my yard and patio's. I liked that they do not push on getting things done. They give you the plans and estimate and then it is up to you to proceed or not. Chad is a great guy to work with.
Description of Work: Drainage problems
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Maureen K.
01/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
We contacted Chad at Independence Landscape when we had cement stairs in our backyard declared unsafe during an appraisal for a mortgage refinance. Instead of replacing the stairs, Chad recommended removing the stairs, landscaping the hillside with timbers and using pavers to build a walk on top of the hill with new stairs off-set to the side gradually sloping to the lower level. The demo work was accomplished in one day and the construction completed in 2 1/2 days. This was one day ahead of schedule. Robert was the crew chief onsite and did an excellent job managing his people, insuring the construction was completed promptly and efficiently. The crew cleaned up at the end of each day's work and the final day's cleanup included seeding and mulching. We highly recommend Chad, Robert and all the folks at Independence Landscape for your landscaping/hardscaping needs. We plan on using Independence Landscaping for some additional work in the near future.
Description of Work: Quality design and expert service at a competitive price.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Phyllis S.
01/2013
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
It went very well and I'd use them again.
Description of Work: I contracted to have a retaining wall constructed and a piece of fencing installed. The work was performed over a two day period with two workmen engaged each day for 8 hours. The workmen had professional demeanors and an excellent knowledge of how to do the work. All the work was done to my satisfaction and I'd use them again for other hardscape jobs. I rated the company a B on responsiveness because I found it a bit challenging to get the job scheduled. I guess when you are in high demand scheduling a crew is not as simple as picking a day and having the workman show up. Even so the work done was worth the wait.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Jill Homer S.
01/2013
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
We use Independence to mow our front and back lawns on our townhouse. They were on a biweekly contract. We found they do a good job for a good price. We recruited all of our neighbors and now the entire neighborhood looks sharp!
Description of Work: We use Independence to mow our front and back lawns on our townhouse.
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
$20
Judy P.
11/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, mulch
+ 1 more
I have used Independence Landscape for lawn care and miscellaneous yard work for 4-1/2 years and have been quite happy with their work. The planting bed is the first major project they've done for me, and, on the basis of their fine work, I have more projects in the planning stages. The crew of 3 were all quite knowledgeable and skilled. They easily handled the leveling process on uneven ground and construction of the various angles required by my design. I was also impressed that the foreman suggested a better design for the steps I planned on both ends of the planting bed, for which I gave my approval.
Description of Work: Constructed treated timber raised planting bed to owner's specifications (irregular 5-sided box, approximately 120 sq. ft. by 18-24" high). Filled with top soil and covered with weed block for winter.
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
$6,000
Laura M.
11/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch, tree service
+ 2 more
Within a day of emailing my request for an estimate to Independent Landscaping, I received a call from Curt who promptly scheduled an estimate at a time convenient to me. Curt arrived at my house on time, listened to my goals for the yard - to maximize its use as a "kid-friendly" area, and proposed a landscape that would work for our family. He answered all the questions I had about what trees would need to be removed to make the plan work, alternatives for landscaping the area where tree cover prevented healthy grass growth - and even came out a second time to confirm the specifics! As promised, he emailed me an estimate/contract within a week of his first visit to the house, and sent his crew out on the days he had scheduled with me. His crew was quick, but very thorough in their work, and both friendly and professional. My kids - and the dog - love the "new" yard and having so much more space to run around in. Curt's landscaping really opened the yard up and easily doubled the open footage. I am very glad I chose to work with Independence Landscape and Lawn Care.
Description of Work: Curt and his crew pulled up a yard-full of ivied ground cover, bamboo, and torn up grass, removed a few small trees to make room for an oversized playset, picked up an area of small rocks used by previous owners to showcase a bird bath, trimmed the trees and bushes, placed topsoil, mulched 1/2-2/3 of the back area where the playset sits (and the tree cover prevents grass growth), and laid new sod on the remainder of the yard.
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
$5,500
John M.
11/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
+ 0 more
Independence Landscape and Lawn Care were very fast and very efficient and I really enjoyed the experience.
Description of Work: Independence Landscape and Lawn Care did some sod work and some landscaping.
From start to finish, Chad, Curt and the whole crew have taken care of every landscape and lawn care need to keep my house looking amazing! Independence Landscape is affordable, reliable and quality driven. It is amazing how they can accomplish so much in so little time. In one day, they transformed my overgrown, eyesore of a lawn into the envy of my neighborhood!
Description of Work: Independence Landscape and Lawn Care has handled all my lawn and yard work for the last 3 years on both my home residence and rental properties. They have handled everything from landscape design to installation of patio, retaining wall and solved drainage issues. They take care of mowing, fertilization, weed control, leaf removal and mulching.
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
$5,000
Michael A.
10/2012
5.0
lawn service
+ -1 more
It was an excellent experience. The salesperson (who I believe is one of the owners) worked around our schedule to come give an estimate. The crew arrived a few days later, did their job with little instruction from us, and left the place looking great. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They did a backyard cleanup for us including cutting back an overgrown bamboo planter. They also removed and hauled away some dead plants and shrubs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
John M.
09/2012
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
+ 1 more
From start to finish it went great.
Description of Work: They showed up promptly on the specified date. The landscaping was done per our request and it looks great. They had to dig out some older plants and cart them away. They watered the plants, spread mulch around them and then provide us with instructions on how to care for the plants. Could not be happier.
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
$2,500
Jeffrey D.
08/2012
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
+ 0 more
They were wonderful. The person who came to give us the estimate came on time.
Description of Work: Independence Landscape and Lawn Care gave us estimate for a French drain.
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Stone and Gravel,
Patios,
Tree Service,
Leaf Removal,
Basement Waterproofing,
Excavating
FAQ
Independence Landscape is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Independence Landscape accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa