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LawnStarter

2.9

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LawnStarter Reviews Summary

The overall reputation of LawnStarter is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from unreliable service, communication failures, and inadequate customer support. Many reviews highlight issues such as missed appointments, unexpected charges, and poor handling of service-related damages. While some customers report positive experiences with specific lawn care professionals, these instances are overshadowed by the company's inconsistent service and lack of accountability. The recurring themes of frustration and disappointment suggest a pressing need for LawnStarter to improve its operational transparency and responsiveness to enhance customer trust and satisfaction.

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service
963
value
909
shipping
114
returns
125
quality
808
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Washington
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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Great job, reasonable prices
July 30, 2022

There are a few reasons I really like LawnStarter. First, their prices were $15 less for my lawn than they guy I was using before. They have a great app where you can get notified of upcoming service. This is great for me because I have a dog and want to make sure the lawn is cleaned up before he arrives. I like how you can book additional service through the app. I haven't booked other services such as hedge trimming, etc yet but I will soon.

Date of experience: July 29, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

It is delightful to hear such positive words and it’s always a pleasure to serve you, Joseph!

Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Awful
July 29, 2022

Today I canceled my service after trying it for just over 2 months. I'm really frustrated, disappointed, and at this point, angry. I have had three different crews in a row come out and not mow my backyard for different reasons including: 1) "the gate was locked" (the code was in my property info from the time I signed up for service) 2) "one of my guys told me he did it" (spoiler alert, he didn't) and 3) "Your dog was in the yard" (ok, but can you not tell me you're here so I can get him inside?). Apparently they do not know how to look at my property info or ring the doorbell and ask me (I work from home 24/7) or send a message. They all just left and charged me full price. I have never had any warning they were coming to make sure my dog was inside so I had no idea there was an issue. This is unacceptable. My backyard has not been mowed in 5 weeks now and I'm hosting 50 people at my home next week. Im hiring my old lawn service back that is nearly 4 times the price but they are at least reliable and honest. I'm attaching a photo of my back yard. I have not received any of the refunds promised and I will be disputing the charges with my credit card.

This company has a serious accountability problem. I have had 3 crews post that they completed an incomplete job. Why do they not have to take photos proving they did the work? Cool in concept but there are some serious issues these people need to work on so that the customers aren't the ones jumping through hoops holding their employees accountable for the shoddy work and incompetency. This is seeming more and more like a scam. I would not recommend this to anyone.

Date of experience: July 29, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hey, Ginny. This is unacceptable and I can assure you that we take our customer experiences very seriously. This type of service will not be tolerated and generally is not a reflection of our everyday commitment to our customers. We would love to discuss this with you further. Please email me at [email protected] with LSREVIEWS as the subject of your email, or contact me at 512-759-8480. Looking forward to hearing from you, so we can discuss this issue further. Thank you. - Kat, Experience Specialist at LawnStarter

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lawn Mowing
July 29, 2022

I am new to NC and just purchased a home. I used Lawn Starter and Levi and his crew did an amazing job. Neat clean and professional. I will continue to use their services.

Date of experience: July 29, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

We are so grateful for your review, Joanne! Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community.

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lawn Maintenance
July 29, 2022

Did a good lawn cutting, and went above and beyond duty by cleaning debris in my driveway from a palm tree damaged from a recent storm

Date of experience: July 28, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Thank you for taking the time to share this positive rating, John! We will make sure to share this with our team to let them know to keep up the amazing work! Thanks, again!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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They are so easy to use and the crew that does my lawn is wonderful. They even noticed that my lawn didn't need to be mowed due to the heat and discussed skipping one service date so that my grass wouldn't burn up. Highly recommend Lawn Starter.

Date of experience: July 28, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hi Andria, thank you for taking the time to provide a rating, your opinion is valued greatly, and it helps us maintain an excellent standard of service to our customers.

Tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Couldn't be easier
July 29, 2022

Using LawnStarter is easy and stress-free. I can get my lawn taken care of on a regular schedule without having to call around for service when it needs mowing, and can easily make changes through the app. It's more expensive than the local teenager, but far more dependable and simpler.

Date of experience: July 28, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

On behalf of all of us at LawnStarter, I would like to thank you for sharing this great review about our services! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience, David.

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Grass
July 29, 2022

They did a very good job on my grass today and would recommend them grass cutting for your lawn. The

Date of experience: July 28, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hello Antonio, glad to hear from you how happy our service turned out.

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Amazing!
July 29, 2022

I've been using this service ever since I moved into my new home. With my work schedule, it's hard to find time to keep my yard looking great on my own. LawnStarter & Jack have been phenomenal! A+ work every single time!

Date of experience: July 28, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us, Amanda. Thank you for choosing LawnStarter. We look forward to serving your lawn for many years to come!

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good service
July 29, 2022

Very pleased so far with Lawn Starter and Steven our gardener. Hope to continue to use for a long time.

Date of experience: July 28, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Seeing that you had a 5-Star experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us, Leslie. Thank you for choosing LawnStarter. We look forward to serving your lawn for many years to come!

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love LawnStarter!
July 29, 2022

LawnStarter is great and so easy to use! Chase did an amazing job on my lawn and was so friendly too.

Date of experience: July 27, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hello! Thank you for your review, Kelly! We are very happy to hear that you are satisfied with the service that Chase provides and are spreading the word about it. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to serving your lawn for many years to come!

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service
July 28, 2022

Kevin and his crew did the lawn care for my yard today. They did an excellent job. I would like to have Kevin and his team provide the lawn care for my yard from now on. Thank you Kevin and crew!

Date of experience: July 27, 2022
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Husband and I got behind on our weeding and within a month our yard was full of hundreds of six foot tall monster plants., it was like fighting Audrey II in the full heat of July and still not making a dent! Felix and his crew are life savers. The quote provided was fair, they arrived promptly and handled the whole overwhelming job within a few hours. Our front and back yards look beautiful and brand new, I can't stop looking at them.

Date of experience: July 27, 2022
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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My lawn stands out!
July 28, 2022

It looks thicker and greener since Bruce and his team have been cutting it. I like that I can skip a cut in the app as well as add extra services. Consistent, quick, thank you!

Date of experience: July 27, 2022
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Service!
July 27, 2022

John was very professional during our first service, answered any questions I had. There was an additional quote I needed for grading and it was provided same day. The yard look great and I am happy with now this being the second mow and upkeep appointment.

Date of experience: July 26, 2022
Maine
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great Job!
July 27, 2022

The lawn looks perfect! You definitely should use this service. They take care of everything and know how to deal with your lawn during any season of the year.

Date of experience: July 26, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hello, Dylan! Thank you for taking the time to add a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope you keep on enjoying your lawn mowing services!

Virginia
1 review
6 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
July 26, 2022

The lawn pro we were assigned missed several scheduled appointments without notifying us. When I contacted the support team, I was assigned a new lawn pro and given another appointment. No one showed up for that appointment either. We've been without lawn care for almost one month and the company requires you to pay for 3 cuts whether or not the service is poor quality or if the lawn pro is a no-show! My grass is high and the yard looks terrible! I regret doing business with Lawn Starter. Never again.

Date of experience: July 25, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Thanks for taking the time today to leave a review about your lawn mowing schedule, Karen. We apologize for the unexpected delays in your schedule. I understand that this can be quite disappointing, especially since expectations were already set. When you have the time, you may email me at [email protected] with LSREVIEWS as the subject of your email, or call me at 512-759-8480, so we can discuss this issue further. Kat, Experience Specialist at LawnStarter

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great service.
July 26, 2022

Always on time and does a great job. Provides quick and very fair quotes on additional yard work. Definitely recommend the service.

Date of experience: July 25, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hello, Cyndee! Thank you for taking the time to add a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope you keep on enjoying your lawn mowing services!

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I can always count on Brandon to do an excellent job on my somewhat difficult lawn. He's always easy to communicate with flexible. I would highly recommend.

Date of experience: July 25, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for the time to share your experience at LawnStarter, Sean. We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their lawn mowing experience.

District of Columbia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you Carlos
July 25, 2022

I am a first time user of LawnStarter and have been very pleased with the service provided by Carlos. He is always on time and does a fantastic job taking care of our property. I really appreciate the care he takes in providing services.

Date of experience: July 24, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for such a great review, George! We are happy to hear you liked your first service. The next ones will be just as great!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome Work
July 25, 2022

Courtney has been cutting my lawn for months now and I can't be more pleased. He does more than is required and that is a sign of good work ethics and a person that loves what they do. Awesome Job and Thank You Courtney!

Date of experience: July 24, 2022
LawnStarter S. — LawnStarter Rep
over a year old

Hello! Thank you for your review, Diana! We are very happy to hear that you are satisfied with the service that Courtney provides and are spreading the word about it. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to serving your lawn for many years to come!

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