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Bello Giardino LLC
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical for Home Addition, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade,
About us
Bello Giardino, LLC has been serving the Grandview, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Worthington, and Columbus areas for over 18 years. Daniel Ney received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture degree from The Ohio State University, and after being a golf course superintendent and managing several landscaping businesses, he decided to start his own business. Opening Bello Giardino with only himself and a truck, he has since expanded his company to include various office staff, landscape designers, several crews, and all the equipment necessary to deliver nothing less than exceptional results. Bello Giardino specializes in residential design, construction, installation, maintenance, as well as several other specialty services. Their number one goal is to give the customer exactly what they envision.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
34 years of experience
Services we offer
Annual Flower Installation, Design & Installation, Edge & Mulch, Fence & Deck Repair, Gutter Cleaning & Garden Tilling, Holiday Decoration, House Painting, Lawn Care, Mowing, Painting & Staining, Pressure Washing, Snow Removal, Spring & Fall Cleanup, Stone & Paver Walls & Walkways, Summer Maintenance
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
4.671 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 71 reviews
Lori C.
Nov 2019
Works was adequate yet terrible customer service. The owner was rude and insulting when I inquired about plants that have died. I was taking ownership where I could but did not appreciate his insulting manner and tone. Do not recommend. Plenty of other professional landscape companies
Steven B.
Apr 2017
Excellent work! The front porch curb-appeal has improved 100%
William L.
Aug 2016
They always did a great job.
Patrick G.
Mar 2016
Very happy with results.
Had done yard last year by ourselves and could not keep up.
Had used Bello Giardino in the fall for fall cleanup so it helped get things in good shape
They cleaned up all the yard debris from the winter and mulch beds looking great.
They had to come back to fill in a spot but there were no questions and they took care of it the next day.
Very pleased and using them for fertilizer and monthly touch-up this year
Had done yard last year by ourselves and could not keep up.
Had used Bello Giardino in the fall for fall cleanup so it helped get things in good shape
They cleaned up all the yard debris from the winter and mulch beds looking great.
They had to come back to fill in a spot but there were no questions and they took care of it the next day.
Very pleased and using them for fertilizer and monthly touch-up this year
JO C.
Dec 2015
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ANNE C.
Oct 2015
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Chip B.
Sep 2015
Bruce is amazingly detail oriented and real a pro. I am not sure I follow the other reviews here as perhaps the rest of the company has issues, but if you are one of the few folks that can get on Bruce's schedule, treat him well. He has gone above and beyond repeatedly. They are indeed a bit pricey, but they do everything right the first time, are exceptionally detail oriented, and I don't have to hound them for anything after the fact. That is of huge value to me and good service is worth paying for.
Heather C.
Sep 2015
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RICHARD P.
Sep 2015
It was fine. They are more expensive than most places. We have used them for two years.
Andrew L.
Aug 2015
In short, the fence is horrible. Originally, I questioned if they stained the fence afterward(which was an additional $800) and was assured it was stained. Slowly, a few boards started to warp and pop off - Dan would send someone over to "replace the board." 2 years later i have warped boards popping off of my fence all over the place many of the same boards that were "replaced" keep popping out along with many new boards each month so i doubt anything more than re-nailing them was done in the first place. Also, another professional noticed they used non-galvanized nails so they are basically just disintegrating in the weather and are no match for the warping boards. I'll probably need to get all of the vertical boards replaced in the very near future. It's pretty awful for what i was sold as a "20 year fence." Dan seems like a pro, but i think whoever he contracted this to did a half-assed job.
The sod was an abject disaster as well. almost completely dead in back yard, but i don't blame the company for that. i think it was just a bad idea on my part.
The sod was an abject disaster as well. almost completely dead in back yard, but i don't blame the company for that. i think it was just a bad idea on my part.
Response from Bello Giardino LLC
"You called and told us there was a problem with a few boards warping. We came out and resolved the issue for you. And we have never heard any complains since the last time we were out in 2013. If you let us know your concerns or complains within a year guarantee, we would send people out to fix or resolve it right away. As far as the sod, there is no guarantee on sod as we stated in the contract. Sod lives or dies depending on how much water you provided. We are sorry that you are unhappy."
Kent F.
Aug 2015
No estimate or plan was ever given. I emailed once to follow up and was told I'd be getting the estimate & plan soon, but it never came, and no one ever called to explain. At this point, of course, there's no way I'd hire the company to do any work, since I'd have no confidence that they'd follow through. So they may do very good landscaping, but I'm baffled as to why they never followed up on the visit.
Response from Bello Giardino LLC
"We have checked. We apologize that the emails we corresponding with you went in to the spam. We were not sure the reason. In spring, we were dealing with hundreds of clients. We didn't mean not to follow up with you. Thank you and have a great day!"
TERRI C.
Jun 2015
Nice smooth paver patio stalled - design and colors were what I requested. Landscape around the patio - nice finishing touch around the new patio.
Tom D.
Jun 2015
I had gone several weeks without a Landscaper so the yard needed some TLC ahead of a weekend event, and they were able to work me into their schedule for a clean up on short notice. The yard hasn't looked this good in years. Their staff has been professional, courteous and they do a complete job. They certainly aren't afraid of hard work.
Ursa L.
Jun 2015
The landscaping went very well. The construction of the shed was good, but the workers didn't square the foundation of the shed, so when flooring was added, the dimensions were off. Did not weed prior to laying gravel.
B+ for grade. Dan is a great resource for lawn care and maintenance!
B+ for grade. Dan is a great resource for lawn care and maintenance!
Mike D.
Apr 2015
Called 4 days ago and Dan Ney was to be here at 2:30 today to look at some landscaping and stone work. At 3:30 he had not shown nor called. I called the office and the lady said she would call him. At 3:45 I called back and she said she was trying to reach Dan. I told her I would find someone else.
Response from Bello Giardino LLC
"Unfortunately it was clerical error that it was not on Mr. Ney's calendar. Mr. Ney could actually meet you after we reached him. But you told our office staff on the phone that you would find someone else. We are sorry about that."
Tom T.
Feb 2015
Dan came out to help consult when my project grew to a snail's crawl from my own design and work at my house (I am a diehard do-it-yourselfer). I lost my vision mid project and needed an educated eye. Dan and his crew saved my project! He took the time to educate me and was patient with me wanting to help and save a few bucks which was nice. I asked about pricing and really, for his education, insight, attentiveness and capability. It became evident that he would be able to fix and complete my project at a price that was quite reasonable considering the scope. Dan and his crew exceeded my expectation and the company reputation is well deserved. I will hire him on my new house, I guarantee it!
Jeanne D.
Feb 2015
I am reviewing this because when I logged in I saw a request for reviews of this company. It makes me frustrated and angry even to remember this transaction.
After I called this company to ask for an estimate on seeding and mulching an area of the lawn that had been torn up for sewer repair, the owner, Dan Ney, came to my house at around 6 pm. I stood out front with him for over half an hour while he explained what he could do and why their method was superior. He said he would send a contract by email the next morning. When it didn't arrive, we called to remind them. It was a form that said little, and the price was $200.
When the workmen came, they kept asking me what they were supposed to do, after I had explained it. This confused me, and I said, "It should be clear in the contract. If you don't know what to do, call your boss." They did that on their cellphone. I was not expecting to supervise this work, and went back in the house. I was mildly surprised sometime later when I noticed that they were still there, and were slowly dribbling mulch on the front garden by handfuls.
When the bill arrived it was for over $600. We called the owner to question this (my husband and I were both on the phone). He said we told the workmen to mulch the whole front garden, and that they were there for hours. His manner was belligerent. We said we did not contract for anything extra. He agreed to accept our check for $200 with a very unpleasant manner, as if he were being cheated. I was too upset by the whole thing to review it at the time.
After I called this company to ask for an estimate on seeding and mulching an area of the lawn that had been torn up for sewer repair, the owner, Dan Ney, came to my house at around 6 pm. I stood out front with him for over half an hour while he explained what he could do and why their method was superior. He said he would send a contract by email the next morning. When it didn't arrive, we called to remind them. It was a form that said little, and the price was $200.
When the workmen came, they kept asking me what they were supposed to do, after I had explained it. This confused me, and I said, "It should be clear in the contract. If you don't know what to do, call your boss." They did that on their cellphone. I was not expecting to supervise this work, and went back in the house. I was mildly surprised sometime later when I noticed that they were still there, and were slowly dribbling mulch on the front garden by handfuls.
When the bill arrived it was for over $600. We called the owner to question this (my husband and I were both on the phone). He said we told the workmen to mulch the whole front garden, and that they were there for hours. His manner was belligerent. We said we did not contract for anything extra. He agreed to accept our check for $200 with a very unpleasant manner, as if he were being cheated. I was too upset by the whole thing to review it at the time.
Response from Bello Giardino LLC
"We made it clear in the contract to remove the area of the property. When the crew got there, the homeowner met with the crew and explained the job she wanted. The foreman told the homeowner that the project would get bigger due to her request. The original project was supposed to take 3-4 hours turned out to be whole day. The homeowner called and complained about the bill. They refused our offer to split the cost of the additional work they asked for. Then they also refused our offer for only paying for the cost of materials they requested. Please understand our frustration of the homeowners’ unwillingness to negotiate any part of additional work they requested. We wouldn’t have done additional work if the homeowner had not requested it."
KAREN L.
Jan 2015
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Robert F.
Jan 2015
We will be using a different service since it was obvious they didn't want our business for a reason. I believe it has more to do with us being in Columbus location than our driveway.
Response from Bello Giardino LLC
"[member name removed], During your conversation with our office assistant, I, the president of the company, was there. When we asked what your driveway was made of, you made it clear that it is gravel driveway. We explained to you that we can’t use snow blower nor can we use a plow on a gravel driveway. That would be hand shovel only and we don’t do that. This has no bearing on the fact you live in Columbus. We have contracts all over the city of Columbus. I heard our assistant response to you professionally and polite with respect. I am sorry we’re unable to provide you services because of the gravel driveway. Thank you Daniel"
Michael B.
Nov 2014
The new path is very good looking, as are the new front steps made of limestone. The new path plus the new rain water drainage system must be working very well, since the basement has been completely dry since then, even after experiencing two major rain storms. I am very pleased with the outcome. I note that the company owner, Daniel, and his work crews were all very pleasant people to deal with. Good folks. I consider this project money well spent.
Tony P.
Oct 2014
He did an outstanding job! He was honest and dependable. He came back after two years and fixed a small flaw that may not have even been their problem. There was no argument but he came right out and fixed it right away. I would highly recommend him to anyone and I would use him again.
Marlene W.
Sep 2014
very professional. Would use them in the future.
John C.
Aug 2014
Job was well done. I will use them again in the Fall for the back yard.
Beth F.
Jun 2014
I am extremely pleased with the service provided. The owner showed up to assess the project excatly when he was scheduled to do so. The estimate was provided within 24 hours of the meeting as promised. The crew that completed the work did so when scheduled and with great results. I couldn't be more pleased with how well Bello Giardino handled the entire process up to and including the gorgeous finished product! There was actually a miscommunication on part of what I wanted planted (my fault for not clearly explaining my needs) and they came out the next day to do the additional work. I would HIGHLY recommend this company to anyone and am pleased we have contracted them for ongoing maintenance.
Sabrina P.
Jun 2014
They are very professional and friendly. When I have some request, they are responsive.
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FAQ
Bello Giardino LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Yes, Bello Giardino LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Bello Giardino LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bello Giardino LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bello Giardino LLC offers emergency services.
No, Bello Giardino LLC does not offer warranties.