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MARTIN UNKEFER

Landscaping - Lakefront

About us

I accept cash or checks. Payment due upon receipt. If you have a three-day job or more, I require one-third down.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

I use a chemical-free process to remove unwanted lakeweeds by the root providng enjoyment of your lakefront property. I haul everything I remove from the lake for you. I also dredge boat slips, install rip-rap walls and provide lakefront maintenance services. I will file any necessary permits required for your job.

Services we don't offer

Chemical spraying

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.86 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.5
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

Terecita M W.
05/2013
4.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
fine.
Description of Work: cleaned scum from our lakefront. Raked beachfront and sprayed weeds as well as spraying our Lilly pads.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Michelle Y.
02/2013
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
It went very well. I was very pleased.
Description of Work: He did landscaping work.

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

Matthew C.
06/2010
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
Having tried to do some of this work myself this was a lot of work, is labor-intensive and very wet/muddy/dirty so I thought they did a great job for the price they charge. They had some delays getting to perform the work due to equipment problems but none of the work I required was time-dependent so I didn't care. I don't have any other perspective to point to than my one and only experience so far when it comes to punctuality. I am going to hire them a few more times over the next several months to complete the "shore restoration" job. It's unique work that they do and I would recommend Martin to anyone else.
Description of Work: Recently purchased home with 100 ft or so of lakeshore that was unkept by previous owner and had gone into disrepair and basically grown out-of-control. Martin and crew cleared approx 25-30 foot of shoreline right down to the ground. They also cleared-out a 10-ft wide path through cat-tails growing off-shore so that there is ability to take canoe/kayak out to exposed surface of lake. They also removed all weeds/plants and debris growing between shoreline and cat-tails. They hauled-off all debris.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Linda D.
05/2010
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
There is little more to say than this guy was the most professional, and courteous subcontractor I've ever used. I've remodeled two homes now and Martin really went above and beyond. When he came out I told him what i wanted done and he said sure, and it would take about four days. His daily rate is $450 and he would pump all the vegetation out and haul it off for that amount. I said I only budgeted for two days and I asked him if he would just do the two days and to see how far he could get. He had no problem with that and got to work in a couple days. The work was great and he cleaned up everything perfectly. What really impressed me the most was, after he was done he didn't want paid until i was totally satisfied, which i was was, but after i paid him he stuck around for another good 45min showing me how to care for the lake myself. He even brought over a catalog i could order from and circled which ones for me to buy in order to have it look pristine throughout the year. He does not use the chemicals himself but was more than happy to show me how to use them and what each one would do and how they are safe for the lake etc. I'm really glad to give him such a great endorsement because rarely do you get the best service for the lowest price. And I did get three bids and he was the lowest.
Description of Work: I bought a house that had not had the lake weeds cleaned out or maintained for over 20 years. I wanted 75 foot wide by 20 foot deep area cleaned to a white sandy bottom. I settled on having him do only a 40' wide area and I couldn't be more pleased with the area that was done. He uses a hose hooked up to pump that pumps the sand up and gets all the weeds out including the roots. Very thorough.

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
$900

timothy S.
08/2008
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
Swimmingly. Martin is eager to help and even piled some old kitchen cabinets on top of the weeds he hauled away. In essence he is interested in doing the job right, not just putting in the hours.
Description of Work: Martin uprooted the cattails and weeds along my shoreline. This was about 60 feet of shoreline that had grown wild for 20 years! Four days work included a few truckloads of dirt to fill in my shoreline behind the retaining wall. Included in the service are a few subsequent visits to make sure nothing has been missed and to spray weed beds that are beyond wading depth.

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
$1,400

Hillary B.
11/2007
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
He uses a underwater pump to uproot the weeds. He does not use chemicals. Very good, and thorough and very well priced.
Description of Work: He cleaned all the weeds and overgrowth in the lake and the lake shore in my backyard. He made a beach as well. The shoreline is nice again.

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
$700

    Contact information

    2011 HARMON AVE, Winter Park, FL 32789


    Service hours

    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:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Licensing


    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Landscaping - Lakefront

    FAQ

    MARTIN UNKEFER is currently rated 4.8 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: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    MARTIN UNKEFER accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, MARTIN UNKEFER offers free project estimates.
    Yes, MARTIN UNKEFER offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, MARTIN UNKEFER does not offer a senior discount.
    No, MARTIN UNKEFER does not offer emergency services.
    No, MARTIN UNKEFER does not offer warranties.
    MARTIN UNKEFER offers the following services: I use a chemical-free process to remove unwanted lakeweeds by the root providng enjoyment of your lakefront property. I haul everything I remove from the lake for you. I also dredge boat slips, install rip-rap walls and provide lakefront maintenance services. I will file any necessary permits required for your job.
    Chemical spraying

    Contact information

    2011 HARMON AVE, Winter Park, FL 32789


    Service hours

    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:
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM