Merrimack Properties is a family-owned business that has been serving both residential and commercial clients throughout the Merrimack Valley and surrounding suburban areas since 2010. Our company is committed to providing the best service when it comes to maintaining your property's landscape. Merrimack Properties realizes the importance of quality work which is why we use the latest equipment and knowledgeable personnel. Our dedication and professionalism has customers returning year after year. We look forward to earning your business!
Business highlights
15 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Spring and Fall Cleanup, Dethatching, Aerating, New Lawn Installation, Sod, Lawn Repair, Mulch, Stump Removal & Clean-Up.
He and his coworker worked very hard. The yard looked noticeably better and we are pleased with the quality of the work. He is a pretty straightforward guy to work with and even helped get us a discount on some of our shrub purchases. We recommended him to family members and did a good job there as well...and was flexible to a late cancellation.
Description of Work: thatch, yard cleanup, pulled shrubs and bushes and replanted new ones. Transferred a few older shrubs to see if they still had life left in them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from Merrimack Properties
It was a pleasure working for you and your wife. I am glad you are satisfied with the power raking, aeration and spring cleanup along with the new plantings and mulch. I also appreciate the referral you gave me. I hope to see you again this fall for your fall cleanup!
Aster H.
04/2015
1.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Dave gave me a quote of $600 to aerate my lawn, do a spring clean up and take away debris. My yard is about .4 acres. I told him there was a couple years worth of leaves in the corner of my yard. Dave said he would come Thursday morning. They were four hours late. After they were at my house a couple hours, Dave said: we can't do your job for $600. He wanted $1000 on top of the $600 that he quoted to do the job. He said, there are more leaves than we anticipated in this corner. He has a very little trailer that can fit about a tarp full of leaves. He said it would take him hours to remove the leaves. I reminded him that his quote included removing the leaves. He had my addrHe said it was more work than he anticipated. I said, you should have told me that when you gave me the quote. You could have also told me that before you started the job. To raise your price in the middle of the job? NOT FAIR. I looked at the work he did. The aeration ripped up my lawn. My beds still had many leaves and branches. He refused to take the leaves away. His last offer was to take the leaves away for an additional $200, so for a total of $800. I refused. I told him I was not satisfied with the clean up. Very unprofessional. In the end, I paid him for part of the job just to get him off my property.
Description of Work: Dave was supposed to aerate my lawn, do a spring clean up and take away the debris. He ended up ripping up my lawn, doing a below par spring clean up and did not take away my debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$600
Response from Merrimack Properties
The process of core aerating a lawn requires the turf to be punctured. Where the lawn is thick and healthy, the machine leaves very little evidence behind, but where the turf is thin and covered with moss, you may see what appears to be damage. Rest assured, it is not damage. Upon completion of the agreed upon project I was asked to remove a "pile" of debris that was 40' x 20' and almost 2 feet thick of wet leaves. As this would require extra labor, hauling and dump fees, there would have to be an additional charge. I apologize that you were upset that I could not remove the pile of debris for free but I'm certain that you are pleased with the work we were paid to do. Hopefully the $200 price adjustment I extended to you will help to ensure that you received a great value for the service we provided. Thank you again for the opportunity to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
Harry L.
04/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
excellent service, very pleased with results and Dave was good to work with.
Description of Work: core aeration of my yard. Very well done. Easy to work with.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Response from Merrimack Properties
Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to aerate your property. This was an interesting job, as your property was above a flight of over 20 stairs, but as always, we made it work. Glad you are pleased with the result.
Erik W.
02/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
Purchased an Angie's List Deal for Lawn Aeration. I was contacted promptly requesting follow up information. Several days later, the lawn was aerated! Thanks for a great experience.
Description of Work: Lawn Aeration (core aeration)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Response from Merrimack Properties
This was a great experience for all. Thank you for the opportunity to service your lawn. I hope to do business with you again this fall.
Ralph S.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
 + 0 more
Haven't performed service yet.
Description of Work: Because our landscaping company (bad review to come) never completed our yard cleanup, I had to reschedule with Merrimack Aerating until spring. They were very patient and flexible as I changed appointments on them a number of times. I will update my review in the spring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Response from Merrimack Properties
Rescheduling your service was not a problem at all. Glad to aerate your property! Just in time for the beautiful weather. Thanks again.
Linda D.
11/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
The gentleman was polite and professional. Told me exactly what I needed without trying to sell me more than I needed!!! I would definitely use this company in the future!
Description of Work: Core aerate my lawn
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Response from Merrimack Properties
Although your property was out of our typical area, we were happy to make the trip up north. I also wanted to thank you for calling us back for future work. It was a pleasure doing business with you!
This one was a very nice guy really trying to help and do everything properly. Performed a really good job despite my lawn having big rocks here and there. Again, very nice and not really pushing any other services and unnecessary things like many other people do. Will use his services again.
Description of Work: Lawn Aeration
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Jeannette S.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
I purchased an Angie's List Big Deal for this service and he was great. He was fast and conscientious. He had to bring all the leaves off the lawn before he could do the work so he put them all in our leaf pile himself instead of having us do it. He was nice that way. I was not here, but my roommate said he did a very thorough job. We spent an additional $300 to get the aeration and fall fertilization since the de-thatching was the only thing included in the Big Deal. There was some misunderstanding and he came on a different day and later than we expected. I don't know what happened.
Description of Work: They did aeration, de-thatching and fall fertilization.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$489
John W.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
He called right away, did it within days, quick My only issue, and I am assuming this is how it is. Where the plus were pulled the grass died all around it. This is a lawn thats had no maintenance on so hoping in a couple years I see some good progress!
Description of Work: Aerated my lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Response from Merrimack Properties
Often times, the process of core aeration will pull out the already dying crabgrass and leave bare spots in its place. I would be happy to come out and overseed those areas, or you can put seed on it yourself. Just make sure that you put the seed down before the first week of November. Thanks again for the business.
John P.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Dave got back to my request for a quote within an hour. He showed up when he said he would, and completed the work very quickly. He did a thorough and professional job. Although I had cleared the leaves off of our lawn the day before, they come down almost continuously in mid-October, so Dave used a blower to clear the the worst areas before aerating. After he was done, he spent some time giving me some advice on lawn care. I will definitely use Merrimack Aerating again!
Description of Work: Dave core aerated our lawns.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Karen T.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
I thought the work was performed professionally and efficiently. I received helpful information about improving the quality of my lawn as well as what products to purchase in an effort to achieve this goal.
Description of Work: Lawn Aeration.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Brian G.
10/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
The service was fine. It was just as expected. I am very happy with them. I would probably use them again. I never met the guy. It was just exchanged by e-mail. The work got done.
Description of Work: Merrimack Aerating aerated and fertilized my lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael F.
10/2014
5.0
lawn treatment
 + -1 more
The service was excellent. They did a nice job. They were great. They were prompt. They called me and scheduled an appointment. They came out and did the work. He was a good guy. He gave me some recommendations along with the stuff that he had to do. The price was good. Actually, he is doing some more work for me right now, this weekend.
Description of Work: Merrimack Aerating aerated a quarter acre.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$140
Jo H.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 1 more
Mission Completed and the service was EXCELLENT! My professional contractor, David, communicated with me, as promised. He waited until I arrived at home to an agreed upon time. He even acommodated my time until I was there to do what was requested. He even did leaf blowing to remove the leaves first - and at 'no charge'!!! It was WONDERFUL. He gave good advice and said my soil was healthy, he even offered seeding and fertilizing if needed. AAA+++ Very professional, indeed and very determined, enthusiastic and energetic. If the world had more honest hard working souls like this there wouldn't have to be an Angies List, although I'm glad they referred him. Angies list always advertises 'out of area' contractors, when they don't even put this on their advert. I would definitely use Merrimack Valley Aerating again, but no through Angies list. He drove all the way from Westford, MA to Milford, NH without any complaints and finished the job in a timely fashion and highly professional manner. Thank you David! Highly RECOMMENDED AAAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++++++++++++++++++worker.
Description of Work: Aerated entire Lawn and used leaf blower beforehand.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Nathaniel A.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Dave was great with communication, showed up on time, and did a great job. I had done some repair work on my lawn a few weeks ago and her was careful not to tear up the new grass. I bought an AngiesList Deal, and he was quick to schedule, which was appreciated. I'd recommend Merrimack Aerating for any future job and will use them again.
Description of Work: Aerated, seeded and fertilized my lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Kenneth G.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
great! Dave was very prompt in scheduling service after buying the big deal coupon, showed up when he said he would, let me know when he was done.
Description of Work: aerated lawn
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Ken W.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Another happy customer. Dave did a great job and was careful with some new areas I had planted. He has modern equipment, and he's attentive to what he's doing. He also spread my fertilizer for me (I supplied fertilizer) after aeration. He's a nice guy too. I'd certainly use him again.
Description of Work: Lawn Aeration
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Stephen F.
10/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Went very well, what I liked was that he fertilized it as an extra service. I provided the fertilizer but he spread it. One less thing to do for me. Seemed to be a one man operation, he worked quickly, also english was first language.
Description of Work: Aeration of lawn
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Paolo C.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
It was cheaper to go directly through the company for the service.
Description of Work: It turns out the big deal wasn't a big deal. The cost of the voucher was the same price for half the work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Response from Merrimack Properties
The Angie's list "Big Deal" is a savings of 50% over our regular price. Thank you again for your business.
Ravi K.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Trimmed the shrubs, cut the trees, did the aeration for the lawn.
Description of Work: David Bernstein did an awesome job, he is responsive, keeps up his time, and very skilled in his work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
clint T.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Everything went excellent. They answered emails very fast and did a great job.
Description of Work: I had my lawn aerated.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$139
Mike B.
09/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Very prompt response from provider, was able to perform the service at the time I wanted and showed up on time. The aeration was done effectively and covered entire lawn. Can't ask for more than that.
Description of Work: Aerated lawn.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Chauncey C.
06/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment, tree service
 + 1 more
After aerating my lawn, David suggested he could remove several tree stumps that were in a couple of places in the lawn. Provided this service promptly and as he described. Satisfied completely with his work.
Description of Work: Ground down tree stumps, filled in holes with loam and seeded.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Adam R.
05/2014
5.0
firewood
 + -1 more
It went great! He was able to come within an hour or two of our conversation and got right to work. We walked through my yard to discuss options for a few issues I am having and I will certainly be using him again throughout the season and for seasons to come!
Description of Work: Aerated my property (about 1/2 acre) and put down some fertilization. Also took the time to discuss ways to improve my lawn as my front lawn is in bad shape!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Kunal P.
03/2014
5.0
lawn service, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
Quick response and came with rental. I provided seed and everything was done in about 2 hrs. Gave me suggestions on items that I wanted to do as a first time home buyer and that helped immensely.
Description of Work: Amazing individual and professional attitude.
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Service Categories
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Leaf Removal
FAQ
Merrimack Properties is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Merrimack Properties accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Merrimack Properties does not offer a senior discount.
No, Merrimack Properties does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Merrimack Properties offers warranties.
Merrimack Properties offers the following services: Spring and Fall Cleanup, Dethatching, Aerating, New Lawn Installation, Sod, Lawn Repair, Mulch, Stump Removal & Clean-Up.