Kanagy Lawnscapes Inc

We've been relying on Chuck to start up and shut down irrigation at a small office complex since before 2012 (when I started managing the property). He has been reliable, courteous, and professional throughout this time, despite having busy schedules to keep. He was also helpful in pinning down a water leak (no charge), which I wanted to try and handle myself, explaining which valve box most likely was involved and what was needed, saying he could get out the next day if I wasn't able to handle it. It was simply turning a valve off and the problem has not returned.

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While having a deck built our sprinkler lines were hit.  Our contractor called Chuck Kanagy to repair it.  Troy came over 2 seperate days to do repairs.  Troy was a very likeable man did his best to fix the system.  We informed contractor that lines were down a lot lower in the ground and to prevent freezing we would like them lowered as they were to begin with.  Chuck Kanagy came out to do that job on Friday, October 3 2014.  My husband went out to say hi and asked Chuck if he had fixed the sprinkler heads under the deck so we would have no leaks, Chuck said, Troy did that, my husband said no he didn't you can ask contractor to verify.  Chuck was extremely rude to my husband and said he was leaving as soon as he finished.  Chuck left without turning on the system to check the work.  We waited till next day and contractor came over to turn on the system and there was a huge leak!!
Due to Chuck Kanagy's rude, and his unprofessionalism is why we would not choose to use him or even recommend him.
I honestly do not know how he every got any A's unless he has changed over the years.

They came out on time and turned on my sprinkler system. Great service and they helped explain to me my system as I am new to using an automatic sprinkler timer.

I am on the board of our HOA and had contracted them to take care of our community landscaping. The proposal was for about $1800 a year so not a small amount. We agreed to the contract June 19th. We wanted to schedule a trim and mow for the natural grass and a weed control for all of the community property, immediately after the proposal was accepted. We sent him (Chuck the owner an email) on June 19th informing him of the work that needed to be done. We heard nothing and so we sent a follow up email on July 13 asking again and reminding him. He then responded same day and said that he had been out of town the 10 days prior and that he was sorry that he did not contact us. He also stated that it might be a bit of time because it takes him a while to recover from being out of town for so long. He then did part of the work on the 27th of July and another part on the 5th of August. Even then we got many complaints from homeowner about his work on the 27th which included pulling weeds and it indeed was done poorly. He then mowed on the 5th however it was not completed either. He contracted out the weed spraying to another company and they did not spray until the 6th of August almost 2 months since our first request. Their response was they had to wait because of the rain though we as a board were informed of that after they completed the work. We also asked Chuck to install a water meter in our neighborhood for community watering. He said yes but repeatedly did not follow up to our emails or calls. We finally scheduled a time on august 7th have Chuck come up for the meter. It was scheduled for 3:00 pm. We heard nothing until 7 at which point he called and asked to come up. We informed him that we were frustrated and he was extremely rude on the phone and took no responsibility,  It was at this time because of the poor quality of work, extremely poor communication and rude interactions we decided to cut ties with Chuck and Kanagy Lawnscapes. We Got an invoice the next day for the full amount for everything even though it was not completed
We as a board understand that it was probably because Chuck Kanagy was very busy but the but that does not excuse the poor communication, the rude interaction, and poor quality of work and the extreme time between request and fulfillment.  Use Kanagy at your own risk. It is likely Chuck will work hard until he has enough work and then coast, this is not unheard of with landscapers here in Colorado Springs and Monument. We will never use him again and if a resident in our neighborhood asks we will recommend someone else.
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I am extremely pleased with the end project. My yard is beautiful. Chuck and his crew were great to work with and performed a beautiful transformation of my front yard. I replaced my neglected front landscaping with rock and shrubbery. Chucks recommendations were awesome and i ended up with a yard that is absolutely a reflection of my tastes. I would recommend Chuck and his crew without hesitation. Thank you again, Chuck.

Did the work nicely but found he was too expensive.

6/3/2014 workman arrived @ 9:30 AM to repair 8 station sprinkler system, one station having a week stream.  Took 1 valve apart, thinking may be dirt in valve impeding flow. Had to replace valve because it leaked when he put it back together.  He manually turned on each station, one of which he could not turn off. Replaced a 2nd valve.  Cracked both valve casings. Said anything that could go wrong went wrong.  I really felt bad because he was a really nice guy and tried so hard.  On the 4th I received a statement for $305.00 I  called Kanagy Lawnscape twice a day the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th stating the bill was not acceptable and the work was unsatisfactory. Chuck call on June 8th leaving a message saying he could  come on June 10th at 11:30 and to ignore the statement.  Chuck showed up at 12:45 replaced 4 spray tops saying it was a root problem, submitting a bill for $313.00  I had enough aggravation, and paid the $313.00

Went really well he was in constant contact with me and they worked fast.

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Chuck Kanagy is awesome, he is always professional, knowledgeable, and friendly.  I would definitely use him again.

Emailed and established contact on using Sprinkler World to winterize our system. 
Agreed to a 2 hour window last Saturday. Convenient for me as I completed yard work for the fall.
Arrived at the mid-point of the window. Hooked up the air and ran through each zone blowing out all water.
Went downstairs and drained the line inside the house. 
We found 3 leaks and a potential other one. 
I knew I was having issues w/ my dripline zone and never resolved it thru the summer (Thank God for all the rain). It looks like I have a line cut (competitor checked out earlier this year and gave a thumbs up. bunk) plus it looks like the solenoid is bad. 
we agreed as Spring rolls around we can fix it then or I can get a new one and replace before the winter gets going. Very helpful and good experience.
We also talked about a few issues w/ the current system and my goal of adding a zone (should have been done when originally setup the sprinkler system) and re-routing the sprinkler lines as I landscape the yard to my desires vs the previous home owners.
Very good experience and we'll be using them this upcoming spring as I redesign my lawn/plants and turn on the new system.

Chuck came to give an estimate on the date promised, was extremely professional, and we arranged a date for the work to be done. He and his crew arrived on time, worked extremely hard in spite of significant weather problems, and completed the job on time. They cleaned and tidied up all work spaces before they left. All the work was done extremely well and all crew members were courteous. I am so impressed with Mr Kanagy and his team that I have hired him to do another landscaping job for me.

The fellow arrived an hour or so early but after that everything went very well.  He was congenial, knew what he was doing and didn't try to sell me any extra services.  I was very pleased with the experience and have told my friends.

Chuck made the experience of getting a new lawn easy and comfortable. He and his crew are extremely knowledgeable about every aspect- from soil prep and grading to choosing the type of grass best suited to the specific conditions. He was very quick to respond to phone calls and was able to complete the work within a couple of weeks from my first call. He was respectful and kind; very easy to work with. I highly recommend him and Kanagy landscapes.

We had a new, larger concrete patio installed in our back yard, which meant we'd need a redesign of the sprinker system, and we further wanted to do a "refresh" of the landscaping in general around the home.  Chuck was extremely knowledgeable and professional throughout--he arrived promptly to discuss the work and provide an estimate, and when the schedule for the concrete slipped, he adjusted to our schedule.  Chuck is obviously passionate and knowledgeable about landscaping, and he gave great advice as to which types of bushes/tree would work best with our home.  Chuck and his team will do a great job for you.

Great. Chuck didn't charge for the diagnostics he did on our various sprinkler problems, just for the blow out. Very informative and professional.

Chuck at Kanagy Lawnscapes has been absolutely fantastic. He has done absolutely wonderful. I love the guy. He has been great. The original quote was around $4500, but that included a sprinkler system. He didn't have to do the sprinkler system which dropped the quote down to about $2500. He's punctual and his crew do a great job. They are very friendly, very courteous, and clean up after themselves well. My roommate is an older guy and has a couple of grand kids. The grand kids have been asking questions of the crew and they have been willing to answer them and explain what they were doing. He's been willing to break the work into different parts/stages so that I can payments in stages. He didn't ask for the money all up front which really helped me. My yard works gorgeous. I liked him so much I referred him to one of my coworkers who is going to use him to do some work.

The job was superbly performed!  I was very happy at the completion of each phase, and now after seeing how well the landscaping would hold up during the hottest, driest summer on record, I'm even happier. Chuck Kanagy, owner of Kanagy Lawnscapes, provided me with a truly premium new landscape at a price that was less than the average quality landscaping job several other companies proposed.
Specifically by aspect of the job:
Removal of the old trees and shrubs: Efficient, nothing left (even the stumps were cut off well below ground level). Extreme care was exercised to insure no damage was done to other plants, the house foundation, etc.
Retaining walls: Chuck selected blocks that had nearly the same color/texture as the stucco walls of the house. Before laying any blocks, a foundation of road base was laid and leveled, then each block was meticulously positioned and leveled. To avoid the monotony of straight walls, Chuck carefully designed in a slight serpentine and made sure all corners were built on a large radius arc. The net effect is visually stunning...and the walls are performing perfectly.
Rock and mulched areas. Chuck used premium materials (extremely tough fabric, genuine "gorilla hair" mulch from Oregon cedars, and exceedingly clean decorative rock). He and his crew were meticulous about making sure the fabric was trimmed exactly and the rock/mulch was installed to the specified depth. The rock/mulch/sod areas were all carefully separated from each other with durable, inconspicuous composite edging. No corners were cut.
Fencing. I had Chuck use special metal posts except where the gate was installed. They were more expensive than wood but are far more resistant to wind...and they won't rot. Chuck even attached a picket to the back side of each metal post so it's nearly impossible to tell the posts aren't wood. All fencing was fastened with screws instead of nails...and non-rusting brass screws were used to attach the pickets. The gate was built with a remarkable amount of bracing and installed with very heavy duty hinges and latch. A pin (and matching ground receptacle) was provided to hold the gate open. Chuck made sure all concrete was raised slightly above the surrounding ground and then the top was rounded so that water would not pool around the posts.
Irrigation System. Chuck used only premium Hunter components (sprinkler heads, valves, and controller). A rain sensor was included. He also used 1 inch tubing throughout. He installed drains at every low point so I can safely use the system even during the winter and will not have to spend money each fall for a "blow out". Every area of sod has coverage from at least two heads and most of the sod receives water from three heads. There are no dry spots yet also no runoff on the adjoining sidewalks and drive way.
Sod. Chuck thoroughly prepared the areas to be sodded. First he graded, leveled, and raked the areas so the sod would be smooth and flat.  He then added organic rich top soil and spread a generous amount of polymer crystals that retain water at the root level between waterings. He chose premium Fescue (not regular blue grass) and he and his crew meticulously installed it...his company's name of "Lawnscapes" was well chosen. August 2012 was the driest (only .12 inches of rain instead of the average 3.54) and hottest on record (average temperature 8 degrees above normal). In addition, I live in the Cherokee Metro District, which restricts lawn irrigation to only 3 days a week. But despite the near total lack or rain, very high daily temperatures (and almost no cloud cover), and tight watering restrictions, the new sod performed very well. I have had only a couple of very small areas (totaling less than 5 sq feet) where the sod even showed occasional stress and no areas where the sod died. After three months of the driest summer in years, the yard is still just as lush and green as the day the sod was laid. Yet my water usage is about the same as in years past...when there was far more rain but the old sod showed a lot more stress and developed dead areas.
Motorcycle pathway. After careful research, Chuck chose road base for the sections of pathway that went through the mulched areas. This material has worked extremely well...it provides an solid, smooth surface to ride my motorcycle on and does not become soft when wet. Where the path went through the sod area, Chuck found and installed special concrete blocks that have holes for soil so grass seed could be planted. The net result is the path is barely visible in the sod area (and is readily mowable), yet it still provides a solid, safe pathway to ride the motorcycle across.

Everything was completed in a no fuss way.  They were very professional with enough knowledge and enthusiasm in dealing with their clients.  I am very happy with the outcome and will certainly use them again in the future if needed.

Chuck, the owner is extremely friendly, professional, and trustworthy.  I would recommend him highly.

Awesome, we will continue to use Chuck and his crew they are very reliable.

After contacting several landscapers from Angie's List, I decided on having 4 different crews to come out to my house and give me a bid.  We decided on Kanagy Landscapes based on the personal connection I had with the owner Chuck and the fair price on the bid.  It was also a huge plus that Chuck's company is a member of the BBB, something you don't find much of these days among contractors.  Chuck worked with my busy schedule and fit me in when it was good for me and my family.  The work was done efficiently the first time and we are very happy with the results.  What was only a week ago a very ugly stretch of dirt in my backyard, is now a very beautiful addition to our landscape that we are proud of.  I would highly recommend using Chuck and his entire crew for any project concerning your landscaping needs, you won't be disappointed, I can certainly speak from experience!