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A Handyman & A Greenthumb

Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Family owned and operated company built on experience and trust. It's our mission to do it right the first time with attention to detail and the the desire to please. Since 1997, our professionals have been landscaping homes throughout the Northland. We are a family owned and operated business, therefore we all take great pride in our work and accomodating the customer’s needs. We have built our reputation on quality and excellent customer service. A Handyman & A Greenthumb LLC prides itself on offering a professional experience from start to finish with a strong attention to detail with every step of your project. Throughout the design and installation process you will be meeting with experienced professionals that have worked within the industry for many years. Once the design phase of the process is complete & approved. We have an experienced installation crew that is ready to transform your space into one that you can enjoy with family and friends for years to come. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to the staff at A Handyman & A Greenthumb. Award winning.

Business highlights

Family owned & operated
22 years of experience

Services we offer

Stone & block retaining walls, stamped, concrete, driveways, sidewalks patios, flagstone patios, landscape design & installation, tree planting, dirt work, grading, drainage work, lawn restoration, wood fences, aluminum fences, tree trimming, decks, tile, replacement doors, trim carpentry & snow removal.

Services we don't offer

Pavers

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
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  • Discover
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Reviews
4.9243 Reviews
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Paula N.
Nov 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
It was a great experience from start to finish. They were patient with us while we made decisions on plants, and helped us come up with plants that would look great and be easy maintenance for our busy family. They finished the work quickly and picked up after themselves. Our house looks great, we would definitely hire them again and recommend them to anyone and everyone.

Ted K.
Oct 2010
1.0
Landscaping
Did not show up at scheduled time, didn't call to let me know he wasn't coming, never heard from again.
Response from A Handyman & A Greenthumb
"I had an appointment with the member @ 4;30 in the afternoon but remebered him saying that he was going to be around all day, so I called at 9:30 in the morning to verify our appointment or to shedule for an earlier time that same day and I recieved his voicemail so I left a message asking to call me but he never returned my call. I figured something came up and plans had changed. Sorry for any misunderstanding or miscummnuication but I feel like I left the ball in his court to contact me."

John U.
Oct 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$845
The owner viewed the yard and basement and told us what was needed to solve the problem. We had an estimate by email with 2 days. They performed the work within about a week, which was sooner than their initial estimate. It took about 3 hours to complete the work. They left everything clean and no damage to any surrounding landscape. We could not have asked for better service and quality work.

S E.
Oct 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$795
I called and left a message and was called the next day. The work was completed the day after that. It's nice to find someone that wants your business and responds promptly. It was also done very well.

Susan S.
Sep 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
It went very well. I will be calling them again for more work needs. I have siding replacement that I want them to do next! They were so polite. They left no mess! Perfect cleanup! Beautiful sidewalk, patio, and driveway.

BARBARA I.
Sep 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
He was here on time and was very professional. He honored the discount stated on Angie's List at end. We are satisfied with everything.

Daniel C.
Aug 2010
5.0
Lawn and Yard Work, Handyman Services + 3 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$765
They did a fantastic job. Jeff honored a decent estimate on my deck that he had given me a few months ago even though he was much busier now than then. He gave fair estimates on the other work, too. The work was done quickly and professionally and they cleaned up after the work was done. This is the second time I've used this company for work and I plan to use them again in the near future. I highly recommend them.

MICHAEL H.
Aug 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450
It went very well ... Jeff and his crew arrived well before 8am to get started. Took out the tree and started working on the retaining wall. Once the wall was completed, they prepared that area to be seeded and put down the grass seed and straw. Also cleared the planting area of weeds and vines. Basically they did everything they set out to do and had it all done before 1pm. They all worked very hard and efficiently to get the project complete.

John Q.
Aug 2010
5.0
Pavers and Hardscaping, Decorative Concrete
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Jeff did a great job and was able to offer some great ideas for my patio. He was open to my ideas and feedback and incorporated them into the project. I had a couple of problems months later and Jeff came back and fixed for no charge.
Response from A Handyman & A Greenthumb
"I wanted to take a chance to clarify what the "problems" were. We installed some low voltage lighting in the retaining walls which looked very nice. The wire was buried on the back side of the wall and due to some natural settling, the wires were exposed and the Member had ran over them with the lawn mower. I returned to the job and repaired the mangled mess and explained to the Member that if he added a little dirt after the settling occured, there would have been no issues. We appreciated the work and have had several compliments on the completed project. Thanks again Member!"

Cheryl C.
Aug 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Pavers and Hardscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,085
I called Jeff for an estimate. He came out the next day and gave me a quote. It was the lowest one, and from the other reviews from Angie's list, I hired him for the work I wanted. He told me it would probably be the beginning of August (which was a couple of months) and he would call me when the time got closer. He performed the work a week before schedule. In the meantime, we kept in touch through email. He answered all my questions pertaining to what type flowers and plants I wanted. Jeff and his crew arrived at 7:45 on the 26th, and finished the same day. They were very hard workers, and very nice, polite guys. Jeff consulted me about where I wanted the plants before he planted anything. Every thing else he had already determined before he arrived through our emails. They cleaned up everything very nicely, and put grass seed and straw around the landscaping area that didn't have grass left ( a very small edge around the work area.) I absolutely love the new look. Jeff gave me instructions about the plants and grasses. I will hire him again, with no need to get other estimates. Very pleased with everything.

Sandy K.
Jul 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
what a great experience. Jeff and his crew were professional and polite. his team landscaped a creative low maintenance garden for me bordered by inlaid stone. so happy with quality of craftsmanship. shrubs were trimmed beautifully and clean-up was great. i love recommending a great service and i plan to hire them again for the other side of my house.

Jayna S.
Jun 2010
5.0
Concrete Pouring and Repair, Pavers and Hardscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,360
Everything went very smoothly, other than the weather causing some delays because of rain.

JOANNE F.
Jun 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,115
The project went very well. Jeff dropped by and collected the data/measurements he needed on the day and time we agreed upon and the bid was e-mailed to me the next morning. We originally wanted just steps; a week later, we asked him to modify the bid to add a sidewalk to the project. Ten or so days later, we requested that he also pour a patio so the bid had to be reworked a third time. Throughout all of this, Jeff was very accommodating and made time to return to our home and collect his data for each modification. Jeff and his crew are professional, timely and reasonably priced. This was a spring project, rain hampered his efforts to get started right away. This was a good thing since it gave us additional time to reassess the project and make additions. From start to finish, Jeff kept us informed of his plans and projected construction date.

LORI C.
Jun 2010
5.0
Handyman Services, Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Great!!!!

Richard M.
May 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
I've hired Jeff in the past and he always does an outstanding job. He gets back to you quickly and always gives a detailed and fair estimate. He also listens to what you want to accomplish and offers ideas on how to get it done. He's prompt and and professional. And I always get a call from him after the job is completed to follow-up and ensure I'm completely happy with the work. Anytime I have work like this, Jeff is my first call.

Marsha G.
May 2010
5.0
Concrete Pouring and Repair, Pavers and Hardscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,850
I can't say enough about the quality of work we received from Jeff Watkins!! He arrived when he said he would, he did what he said he would do and he was a professional during the entire process. My husband is a "stickler" about who does work at our home...very few pass his high standards, but after meeting Jeff for the first time, he was impressed with Jeff's knowledge and strong work ethics. If we ever need concrete work done again, we will not hesitate to call Jeff to do the job!

LORI C.
Apr 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Driveways
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Can't complain about a thing!

Daniel C.
Apr 2010
5.0
Landscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
He gave us a fair estimate and was out the next day to do the job. It was properly completed and he even cleaned up another part of the back edge of the property to make sure the fence could get installed. Great work -- very professional.

Karen M.
Mar 2010
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300
The weather was not especially cooperative - it took longer to pour the patio than we had all hoped, but it was well worth the wait. Otherwise, everything was done when it was stated it would be done, and we were kept up to date on the patio project via e-mail, regarding the start date. He discussed every detail in advance and provided pictures of previous projects. He did an excellent job and we are very pleased. We will use this contractor for our next project.

Richard M.
Feb 2010
5.0
Landscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$805
They promptly returned my call for an estimate and came right out, inspected the job, provided helpful suggestions to solve the drainage issue, and provided a detailed and fair estimate that same day. Even though the weather was erratice, they worked around it by breaking the job into three tasks and getting it all done in just two trips (which is amazing given the sub-zero temps and constant snowfall this winter). They'll be the first company I'll call for future jobs.

Mary R.
Nov 2009
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Jeff is very professional and did an excellent job. He described what he recommended when he first came out to my house, discussed various options, gave good suggestions, and then completed the job in a very timely manner. Many neighbors have remarked to me how nice my yard looks, and commented on the nice clean up job he did afterwards. He spent over two hours cleaning the driveway and street area. He laid down plywood sheets to protect my yard while he worked. I am very pleased with the work, and would highly recommend him. He is a very hard worker, and does high quality work.

Daniel A.
Nov 2009
5.0
Landscaping, Concrete Pouring and Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Jeff gave us an estimate on time and complete. He started the job as soon as the weather cleared and was finished sooner than expected. We are very pleased with the results. Very professional, good communication, great work ethic.

GARY M.
Oct 2009
5.0
Landscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$845
This all went very well and we are quite pleased with the results. Jeff and his crew arrived early in the day and were finished in a few hours. Jeff even filled in a small patch of ground that was sunken due to the removal of a tree stump from several months ago, no extra charge.

MICHAEL H.
Oct 2009
5.0
Landscaping
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,175
The work that Jeff and his team performed was excellent. They started first thing in the morning and worked hard all day, until everything was complete. Then, Jeff walked me around everything and made sure it was all done the way I had expected, which it was.

MARY W.
Sep 2009
5.0
Concrete Driveways
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
It went very well. We have used him before and we shall use him again. He is very knowledgeable and always finds the most cost-effective solutions.
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A Handyman & A Greenthumb is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
A Handyman & A Greenthumb accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Yes, A Handyman & A Greenthumb offers free project estimates.
Yes, A Handyman & A Greenthumb offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A Handyman & A Greenthumb does not offer a senior discount.
No, A Handyman & A Greenthumb does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A Handyman & A Greenthumb offers warranties.
A Handyman & A Greenthumb offers the following services: Stone & block retaining walls, stamped, concrete, driveways, sidewalks patios, flagstone patios, landscape design & installation, tree planting, dirt work, grading, drainage work, lawn restoration, wood fences, aluminum fences, tree trimming, decks, tile, replacement doors, trim carpentry & snow removal.
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