Default business cover photo
Approved Pro
Approved Pro

Lofton Landscaping Company

Landscape Design Service, Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Installation, Landscape Yard or Garden Installation,

About us

Lofton Landscaping Company opened up with the idea that quality is better then quantity. We personalize our service to your needs and will exceed your expectations for service and quality, at a reasonable price. I bring 25 years of experience to the table and services both residential and commercial. I pride myself on being innovative and focus on green alternatives. We use organic fertilizer and eco friendly landscape designs, incorporating native plants to compliment. We recommend eco friendly French drainage systems to keep water circulating in the yard instead of draining out into sewers. Call today for a free quote and let Lofton Landscaping Company show you what customer service stands for!

Business highlights

15 years of experience

Services we offer

Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Installation , Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks and Steps - Install or Replacements, Landscape Design and Install for Yards and Gardens, Lawn Care - Maintenances, Mowing and Aeration, Solving Yard Drainage Problems

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Reviews
4.732 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
66%
4
6%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

Filter reviews by service

Showing 1-25 of 32 reviews
John F.
Nov 2024
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
$500
They came into evaluate my project needs, gave me a quote very quickly and scheduled me within less than a week after i accepted their bid. I am very happy with happy with the results, and they will on the top of my list when I have the autumn work done next year.

Jim W.
May 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great work and on time

Neila T.
May 2020
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carolyn very knowledgeable.Very quick photo sent to us.Lofton Landscapig are wonderful.

Roy D.
Oct 2019
5.0
Landscape Design Service
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jackie B.
Jun 2019
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700
Loved working with Jon and really liked his design. Jon has great communication skills, was always punctual, and notified us of any schedule changes. Would highly recommend this company.

Joe K.
May 2019
1.0
Two years ago last month, Lofton Landscaping Company placed new sod in my front and back yard. The back yard is great, the front yard is an issue. That spring next year 2017, I called Lofton Landscaping Company telling him the front yard is not growing. In fact, it is dead grass. Initially they said they will come out, it never happened, then they said they can't do anything. As of this date, today, May 6, 2019, this next year, the front part of the house is taking steps toward dying too like the other part from last year. I wished the front yard would turn out the way the back yard did, but it did not. I do not know why. I hope in the future, whoever uses them is wise.

Micah H.
Oct 2018
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
In June 2017 we purchased a house in River Forest and one of the few things that I did NOT like about the house was the landscaping. Fast forward to September of 2018 and I was finally ready to get the yard taken care of. After reviewing a number of companies and receiving a number of emails I went with Lofton Landscaping to take care of a new vision for the lawn. Carolyn who is a landscape architect for the company came out to my house within a couple of days of the first contact to take photos of the lawn and to discuss what my ideas for the yard would be. I had NO idea what I wanted in the front yard. What I DID know is that I wanted the hideous shrubs and overgrown trees taken out from the front of the house. Carolyn was very easy to work with and with minimal input from me. I told her to, "design the front yard landscaping like you would do if this was your house". With that information she emailed me the next morning with her vision of what the front yard would look like. I knew from that moment that I would go with Lofton. Carolyn was spot on with what I wanted the front to look like after only minimal input from me. The landscapers came out about a week or so after putting in a deposit and signing the contract. There was a lot of work to do; remove huge overgrown ugly trees and shrubs, remove the grass which had seen better days, lay down sod, plant beautiful high quality new plants, install lighting for the area and mulch. The landscapers were very professional and did their magic in the span of one day. There was a very small "hiccup" with the transition from our lawn to the neighbors and some slight damage from the landscapers walking on a small portion of the neighbors lawn which was inevitable to get all of the things cleared from our property. Carolyn, Lofton and the landscapers were very quick to address the situation and put down extra sod where the lawn was damaged. I consider that a very minor issue and one that can be expected on such a large project. To say that I am pleased with the new look of the lawn is an understatement. I have had them plant sod in the back yard and to remove some dead and overgrown plants from the back as well. I am also planning on having them work on some more improvements to the back yard next spring. I am more than pleased with the service that has been provided by this company and would highly recommend them to anyone.

Tom O.
Oct 2017
3.5
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
0

Michael H.
Mar 2017
4.5
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work. Provided a great solution and garden looks fantastic.

Danielle B.
Apr 2016
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Carolyn took an existing design and tweaked it to fit my home much better. The process from introduction to quote to negotiation to installation was all very positive. Lofton Landscaping is great to work with and I would highly recommend this company. They made my little split level look like a Thomas Kincaid painting - so lovely! While the result is beautiful, they would not be getting five stars if they didn't provide responsive customer service and quality assurances. I'm happy with everything!

Kalina T.
Jul 2015
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Responded quickly. Provided free design one week later. Revised design on request. Finished project in one day. Looks great!

Bruce B.
Jun 2015
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
The Lofton team was responsive, creative, on time, on schedule and provided impressive value for the money. This was a substantial and pretty complicated project involving the total landscaping of our front and back yards (including extensive pond work) and I thought their service and installation just excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend them based on the work they did for us.

Nick D.
May 2015
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael Lofton is a professional and a gentleman. His crews do great work! I would highly recommend them.

Nicole B.
May 2015
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent job and easy to work with. Very happy with the design and quality of trees and plants. Will have them back to complete other landscape projects.

William M.
Oct 2014
4.5
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29,000
We were very pleased with the work done. Carolyn, from Lofton, did a very good design. The cost of the project was definitely in line with other estimates we received, but was for better quality materials. The work was done when they said it would be done, and was done well. We also had them install sod, and their price for sod was better than the other prices we received, but was for better grass which would accommodate our shady yard.

Rachel B.
Sep 2014
4.5
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Na

Barbara C.
Jul 2014
5.0
Landscape Design Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
They keep me well informed of everything that they were doing
Response from Lofton Landscaping Company
"This customer expressed to us that the installation exceeded his expectations. It was a pleasure to work with you-many thanks, Carolyn."

Kathryn L.
Jul 2014
5.0
Landscape Yard or Garden Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,590
Would definitely have back to do other landscape work. Rain put back my expected start date by about 10 days. However, Michael was excellent about returning e mails I was always kept updated. Finished project is beautiful!!! Definitely have back to do other landscaping work . Rain delayed my start date about 10 days, but Micheal excellent about returning e mails and keeping me updated. Finished project is beautiful!!!! Very happy with company

Ann L.
May 2014
4.0
Landscape Design Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
I thought the design was excellent and the price was fair, however, the quote for the installation was too high. I hired another contractor for the installation.
Response from Lofton Landscaping Company
"Thanks so much for the kind review. I would like to mention that we are licensed, bonded and insured, so our installation prices on plantings can not compete with a lawn mowing company who is willing to do the job on the side. In addition, we purchase only the best, locally grown plant materials, and our installed price is close to or less than the retail price of the same plants. We also guarantee our trees and shrubs, per industry standards; however, our replacement rate is below 2% of all installed plantings. Again, it was a delight meeting with and working for you on your plant project- Carolyn."

Jody B.
May 2014
5.0
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,305
They were prompt with quotes and changes, stopping over to the house a couple of times to go over various plans. Their prices were comparable to other quotes received. Their start date was very acceptable and they started on time every day, working all day long with just lunch breaks.Our job was completed in 5 days. The crew cleaned up the site every day before they left. The completed stonework install is beautiful and we are very pleased. We would hire them again.

Daniel S.
Apr 2012
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
Consistent and quick to begin

Luke M.
Oct 2011
N/A
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
The project turned out great and the price was comparable to all the other estimates I received.

Michelle B.
Sep 2011
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
They do a really nice job and they are consistent. However, they are not great at returning phone calls if there is an issue or with a question on payment.

Sherif A.
Sep 2011
N/A
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mike is a great guy and is proactive about taking care of any issues that may arise

Cathy F.
Sep 2011
N/A
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent group to work with! Very professional and courteous. Cleaned up everything. The patio is gorgeous.
Showing 1-25 of 32

Licensing

State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our Find Licensing Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.

FAQ

Lofton Landscaping Company is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Yes, Lofton Landscaping Company offers free project estimates.

No, Lofton Landscaping Company does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Lofton Landscaping Company does not offer a senior discount.

No, Lofton Landscaping Company does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Lofton Landscaping Company offers warranties.