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Cousins Inc

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Excavating,

About us

We are a full service excavating and Landscaping company. We are able to handle just about any tractor, excavating or landscaping project you may need. We have been serving the Snohomish and King county areas since 1992. Our "Commitment to Excellence" and customer service satisfaction have made us a leading and successful service company in our industry.

Business highlights

33 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Tractor & Excavating Work, Landscaping Services, Maintenance Programs, Pressure Washing, Decking, Fencing, Pavers

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.757 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
7%
3
5%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.6
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 57 reviews

Sandy M.
01/2024
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They do a great job.
Description of Work: Lawn mowing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jill D.
09/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
We had to schedule out several weeks as this was a busy time of the year, but we were kept informed of where we were on the schedule. When it was our turn, they were very prompt. The men who came to work knew exactly what we needed done and were very pleasant and helpful. They had some ideas of how to use the extra top soil that worked very well. I would definitely call again for any type of work.
Description of Work: We needed top soil added to our backyard, especially around foundation area. Dirt was also added to level other areas of the yard.

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
$600

Response from Cousins Inc
Great customer to work with! Project went smoothly.

Jennifer P.
09/2017
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
On the day of removal the company arrived on time and got to work as soon as the excavator was unloaded. The crew worked for about 3 hours on our beast and finally got it to surrender. Left a massive hole which they graciously back filled for us so it wasn't a hazard. They also hauled away the stump to the dump and a large slab of concrete they found while excavating that we would have never been able to move on our own.
Description of Work: Removal of titanic sinking iceberg-like tree stump. We had a moderate sized spruce tree cut down and the stump ground flush with the ground in July. However when we went to try to do some planting in the area around the tree it was a snarl of roots and it seemed like the stump's circumference got larger and larger the move we dug down. After hour upon hour of Axes, saws, and picks trying to chip away at the roots we gave up and started calling several excavators to pull the rest of the stump/roots out. Most companies didn't even return our call, 1 made an appointment to look at it and never showed, and several others just quoted ridiculous $$ without even look (obviously they were not interested in the work). Cousins, Inc was the ONLY company to reply to my inquiry, arrived on time to look at the job, and send me a reasonable quote. Rod was very personable and forthright. I highly recommend.

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
$1,100

Response from Cousins Inc
It certainly was a monster [Member Information Removed] a stump! And, it was a pleasure to help.

Sandra S.
08/2017
5.0
excavators, fencing, landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 3 more
We have been very impressed by the knowledge and professionalism of this company. They have been communicative, responsive, and above all knowledgeable. It was an extensive landscaping project with many decisions needing to be made--they accommodated our wishes but also didn't hesitate to offer their opinions as to the best approach if a problem occurred or an unexpected decision needed to be made--and their opinions were very often sensible and correct. They have been VERY supportive of our needs. the fence that was built is beautiful, excellent craftsmanship and quality.
Description of Work: We had an extensive landscaping project done involving a large exterior fence replacement and an underground drainage system put in with topsoil/sod installed on top.

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

Response from Cousins Inc
It was a pleasure working with you on your project. You will see a drastic change this winter with the new drainage system in place.

Cynthia Y.
08/2017
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We previously got a bid for yard work and paid for the estimate/consult with a Coupon for $90.We did not have the work completed. We needed to revise the work needed so called for another estimate. Rod came out the following week and we did receive an estimate promptly. Currently we are considering the bid.
Description of Work: No services provided except estimate

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Cousins Inc
We look forward to working with you on your project in the future.

Alison L.
08/2017
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They came within a day of me contacting them to look at the yard and get a list of what I needed done so they could prioritize the tasks to fit in the 4 hour window I had purchased on Angie's list. Then they came back a couple of days later to do the work, and after they were done our back yard had never looked so good!
Description of Work: Our yard was overgrown with grass over 1ft high, large patches of weeds, and brambles. I was sick and couldn't take care of it myself, so I called on Cousins.

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

Response from Cousins Inc
It was a pleasure working with you!

Mary B.
07/2017
3.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Fair. He showed up over 2-hours late with no notice he was running that far behind.
Description of Work: Weeding backyard beds. I wanted pruning done also, but only found out after he showed up he wasn't trained for that.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$369

Response from Cousins Inc
Have you ever dealt with someone that would never be happy no matter how hard you try too? This was this customer. She was difficult to work with from the beginning. She did not want to meet ahead of time to discuss the work she wanted done. She just expected us to show up with the proper tools, not knowing what she wanted done, and work. All year we have been booked out 2 to 3 months, but this lady wanted to get her work done right away. So, I told her that I may be able to squeeze her in on Friday. Forfeiting our scheduled time to make repairs and do maintenance on our equipment. And, make her happy. She was told that I could not guarantee what time we would arrive. That it would depend on how the previous projects went. And, on traffic because the last job before hers was in Kirkland. So, I gave her an approximate time of 11 am to 12 noon. She called at 10 am and left a nasty voicemail wondering why we we had not arrived yet. She called again at about 10:15 am and left another voicemail apologizing for the previous voicemail. She had re-read the email that discussed the approximate time being 11 am to 12 noon. She called again at 12 noon and left another nasty voicemail wondering why we had not arrived yet. Yes, our guy was late. He got there around 1 pm because there was a major accident and traffic backup on I-5. And, no he did not call to let her know he was running late. He was stuck in traffic in route and it is illegal to talk on a mobile phone while driving. Once our guy arrived she was too busy to talk with him so had her husband direct him in what to do. She came out later and asked him to do some topiary pruning on some of her shrubs. If you are not familiar with topiary it is the art of pruning shrubs into intricate shapes. Like bonsai trees or like what you see at Disneyland etc. He told her that we don't do that type of work. I tried to explain to her we prune for function in a landscape not as an art form. I even spent some time making phone calls trying to find someone that did that type of work. She asked for an estimate to do more work for her. Not wanting to work with this woman again. I purposely made the estimate really high knowing that she would not want to do the work.

Jim C.
06/2017
4.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
  + 0 more
For the slumping driveway, Rod and an assistant recommended against having a heavy truck put in boulders on the steep slope, because that might further damage the driveway. They do not do work of that kind, anyway. For the front yard, to keep it natural-looking as we like, he recommended sowing wildflowers in the sloping area, and planting an arbor vitae in a small area by the front porch. For the lawn, he recommended double-thatching, aeration, over seeding, and fertilization. He sent an estimate for the lawn work, which sounded good, but we decided not to do that this year because of watering and follow-on care requirements. After looking at arbor vitae, and talking with another landscape designer about the wildflower idea, we decided to do something else. The service from Cousins was prompt, courteous and professional. We would not hesitate to contact them for lawn work in the future, but did not care for the landscaping recommendations.
Description of Work: Consulting on landscaping parts of the front yard, what might be done for a slumping area of the driveway, and recommendations for work that should be done on the back lawn.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! I wish we could hit a home run every time. I am not sure why you seemed to focus on just these two ideas. We actually offered many other ideas as well. It is true he did not seem to like the ideas we offered. All we can do is take the goals you have for an area and come up with some solutions to try and achieve those goals. And, sometimes our ideas don't line up with what the customer likes. I am happy that you found someone who had some ideas that you did like. We look forward to working with you on the lawn project this Fall.

Jason N.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The work was well done. Good communication surrounding schedule and expectations which was nice as we were prepared and aware of when work was to be performed and what needed to be done.
Description of Work: Removal of trees and installation of a paved walkway in the front yard.

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
$5,700

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! The walkway project turned out great!

Chris B.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
I purchased an hour of consultation from Cousins, as I wanted to hear a professional's thoughts. They came out and I asked a bunch of random questions about their thoughts on some upcoming landscaping plans that I want to do myself. This was definitely worth the consultation, as they steered me in the right direction on how to lay some things out and helped me find some less complicated solutions to some issues I was planning on fixing. Definitely worth the time and money!
Description of Work: Landscape Consultation

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

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! It was a pleasure meeting with you to discuss your plans for your landscape. You have some lofty goals for your landscape. I think it will look fantastic when completed!

Susan D.
05/2017
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
The only advice or suggestion provided was to get rid of everything on the bank and throw some wildflower seeds on it. Not much help--they were here about 20 minutes!
Description of Work: One hour of landscaping advice

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

$50

Response from Cousins Inc
I am sorry you did not like my suggestions. Your review does not give a clear picture of what actually happened at the consultation. Which I guess would be hard to do since you were not present for most of it. You were not home when we arrived. You arrived about 20 to 30 minutes after I did. I spent that time discussing the project with your husband. And, teaching him how to prune fruit and flowering trees. Then re-discussed everything we talked about with you when you did arrive. Your husband was the person that liked and supported the idea of planting the steeply sloped bank with wildflowers because it was low maintenance. I merely offered it as one idea for the area. We actually gave you a few suggestions and options. One of which was to dig the hill back and install a retaining wall and extend the lawn area. Another was to terrace it into multiple levels for planting areas. There is only so many options you can do with a steeply sloped property. And, I gave them all to you.

Scott H.
05/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
  + 1 more
They were here on time, as stated. Rod always lets me know when to expect them and who he is sending. The crew is always courteous and gets the job done. I only use Cousins Inc for our landscaping needs.
Description of Work: We needed some simple aerating done last week before summer arrives.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! It is always a pleasure working with you!

Jay S.
04/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
Bid was made in November, but I decided to have the project done in March. No problem. Work was done in three days and completed to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: Installation of a raised bed, removal of stumps and bamboo.

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
$3,200

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! The stacked stone raised bed turned out great!

Carol G.
03/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Rod and his crew were very good. Great communication and the deck looks great! Other than bad weather delays, the whole process went very well.
Description of Work: Had a deck built.

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

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! We will be seeing you in August to install the retaining wall.

Richard C.
01/2017
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Punctual, knowledgeable and friendly.
Description of Work: Estimate a landscape and escavating job in Holmes Pt.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! The fence turned out great!

Pat N.
11/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with the whole project. Rod Coslett was great about working around my schedule. His crew arrived on time and the project was done in less time than expected. Rod was so good about making sure of what I wanted. They cleaned up my yard very well. I will rehire them for further projects.
Description of Work: Major trim of shrubs growing onto my house and roof.

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

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! We look forward to helping you get rid of the blackberries.

Linda R.
11/2016
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They provided a bid, no decisions made yet.
Description of Work: Major landscaping bid, put on hold....will have to decide if we can afford or not.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you for the opportunity!

Michael T.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Fine, I would have appreciated something in written form with a little sketch.
Description of Work: Ideas for landscape

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
$49

Response from Cousins Inc
This customer purchased a $49 two hour landscape evaluation. We did provide a detailed estimate for work we discussed with the customer during the landscape evaluation. When you purchase a landscape evaluation we discuss and evaluate your current landscape conditions. We then make recommendations and can provide an estimate for any work the customer may want done. Landscape design and drawings are a separate service and cost considerably more than $49.

Paige & Hyonsuk V.
09/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Rod and his group were excellent with their work and price. They were also very pleasant and courteous from the beginning to the end. They worked very **** ** very hot days (about 92 degrees). When I came home after the work had been completed, I was very impressed with their excellent work. My family and I keep receiving compliments from my neighbors about their work. One of my neighbors also hired them after seeing my yard. I definitely recommend them to anyone, and I am planning to hire them again to expand my backyard in the near future.
Description of Work: I hired Rod and his group to clean up a huge pile composed of cut-down trees, black berry bushes, and compost. I also hired them to clean up a ditch which was full of weeds.

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
$1,340

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! We will see you next July!

Phyllis C.
08/2016
5.0
lawn treatment
  + -1 more
Arrived a short time before appointment, unloaded equipment and were ready to start exactly at time scheduled. Very organized and professional. Job was completed in an efficient and friendly manner. Cleaned up every thing completely after job was completed. Employees were well mannered, professional in both appearance and how they conducted themselves.
Description of Work: 11,000 square foot yard, thatched and aerated. Excellent price for the job.

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

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you!

John C.
08/2016
5.0
excavators, landscaping
  + 0 more
Excellent, high quality work by the Cousins team for all of our recent landscaping/excavation/construction projects! Very professional, courteous, prompt in all phases of the projects. Excellent communication all the way around, especially when work didn't go as originally planned, where team worked to create solutions/workarounds to make sure that job got done promptly and with excellent workmanship. End results turned out fantastic, rave reviews from house guests when they see it. Would definitely hire again, A++++ !!!!
Description of Work: Fence rebuild, install patio bricks, rebuild back of house deck frame

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

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! Always a pleasure to work with you! Thank you for all the referrals!

Julee C.
07/2016
5.0
fencing
  + -1 more
Went smoothly and no problems at all. Very dependable and professional job, and friendly to work with.
Description of Work: Demolition and replacement of backyard fences and did and excellent job, great attention to detail and great follow up to complete the whole job in timeline as expected. Super friendly and genuine, honest team! I appreciated the work and professionalism and advice when asked! Highly recommend Cousins!

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

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! The fencing and retaining wall turned out great!

Robert L.
07/2016
5.0
landscaping, masonry
  + 0 more
On work day, he showed up on time with his crew and did the job exactly as quoted. They excavated and installed a brick lined walking path out to my new shop. The job included excavation and disposal of the material removed from the site, installation of a gravel path and brick lining. He had to bring in gravel for fill and used compaction equipment to pack everything down. He then installed a short brick wall and created a driveway for my new shop which also included bringing in several yards of gravel. He and his team did an excellent job on my project and I would certainly hire him again. Many of us have probably had bad experiences with contractors in our past. I have to say, Cousin's Excavating greatly exceeded my expectations! Great job! The finished product was exactly what I wanted and three months later it is still like new. I would recommend Rod for jobs at your home. He won't give you a quote if he can't get the work done. Also, I have three dogs and Rod made sure gates were closed and the site was safe and secure before leaving for the day.
Description of Work: First, he actually showed up to provide a quote. So many contractors won't even keep their commitments to come out for a quote. Rod came out to survey my site, took detailed measurements for my project, discussed options and asked questions to ensure he was clear about what I wanted He then provided a detailed written quote.

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
$2,500

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you! Always a pleasure working with you!

Jason S.
07/2016
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
FANTASTIC! I have had other lawn care/landscapers perform the work in the best but have never had the quality of service, fair price and excellent customer service I have received from Cousins. Rod does a great job of communicating throughout the whole process. I found that texting was best and he was responsive, kept me informed of the status of the project and followed up after the job was complete. The cost of the first job (lawn care) was right on the mark and the cost of the 2nd job was less than expected. The job was completed to my satisfaction, Rod and his crew cleaned up any mess and the billing was easy. I have since recommended Cousins to many neighbors and friends in the area and look forward to having more work performed in the future.
Description of Work: Cousins Inc has performed lawn care (thatch, aerate, seed) and pruning of laurels on my property

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
$250

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you!

Tatyana S.
07/2016
5.0
excavators, landscaping, lawn service, pressure washing
  + 2 more
The entire job was done by three men in four hours. Rod made sure I understood future problems I might have with my patio and the yard because of the construction next door.
Description of Work: Rod Cousins did an amazing job for me. The pressure washed the patio, driveway, side yard, removed dead trees and bushes, trimmed the bushes, removed weeds and planted nice sustainable plants to make my side yard look wonderful. They removed soil from planters and cleaned up the area with attention to detail. They were meticulous, professional, cheerful, and accommodating. They explained al the charges to me and reduced my anticipating expenses by suggesting simple solutions to 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
$864

Response from Cousins Inc
Thank you!
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Contact information

PO Box 1758, Marysville, WA 98270


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
COUSII*848DJ
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Excavating,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Fencing,
Masonry,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Decks and Porches,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Tree Service,
Pressure Washing,
Lawn Irrigation

FAQ

Cousins Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Cousins Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Cousins Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Cousins Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cousins Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cousins Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Cousins Inc offers warranties.
Cousins Inc offers the following services: Tractor & Excavating Work, Landscaping Services, Maintenance Programs, Pressure Washing, Decking, Fencing, Pavers

Contact information

PO Box 1758, Marysville, WA 98270


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed