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Top Notch Lawn Care

Updated 2026-08-16 · 21,432 reviewed · 1,236 listed · Scored from 94 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(94) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Lawn Care & MaintenanceSnow Removal
Top Notch Lawn Care
Services
Lawn Care & Maintenance, Snow Removal
Reviews
94

What recent reviews say

Top Notch performs lawn work that transforms properties, with crew members (Dave, Nathan, Rafael, Elvis, and others) earning consistent praise for speed, detail, and responsiveness to last-minute requests. Three customers mention 16-year or multi-year relationships, and snow removal in heavy conditions gets particular credit.

However, two substantial complaints emerged: one customer paid monthly for lawn mowing despite gaps in service from late 2023 through 2026 and then faced repeated unauthorized credit card charges with no response; another was quoted one price in April, told four days before work that it would jump $250, leaving them unable to find alternatives. These disputes suggest billing and accountability issues that contradict the reliability most reviewers report.

Praised for
  • Friendly, hardworking crew and named technicians (Dave, Nathan, Rafael, Elvis, Keith, Yaz, Jay, Mosses)
  • Quick response and punctual scheduling
  • Attention to detail and high-quality results
  • Professional and reliable service over years
  • Goes above and beyond on rush jobs
Watch-outs
  • Service gaps: lawn not cut for extended periods despite monthly payment agreement
  • Unexpected price increases days before scheduled work
  • Unresponsive to payment disputes and refund requests after cancellation
  • Equipment excuses used instead of flexible solutions
  • Difficulty honoring quoted prices
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Best for: Homeowners seeking quick turnaround on seasonal cleanup and snow removal, especially with short notice.
Think twice if: Service gaps and billing disputes have occurred; get written confirmation of price and cancellation terms before committing.

Strengths

  • Named crew members (Dave, Nathan, Rafael, Elvis) with strong individual reputations
  • Same-day or rapid scheduling on short notice
  • Multi-year client relationships (16+ years documented)
  • Fast snow and ice removal with multiple passes

Worth knowing

  • Named crew members frequently mentioned by name: Dave (owner/lead), Nathan, Rafael, Elvis, Keith, Yaz, Jay, Mosses
  • One customer retained them for 16+ consecutive years for regular lawn mowing
  • Snow removal includes multiple passes and salting of decks, not just driveways
  • On one rush job, team completed heavily overgrown yard transformation within a week of booking
  • One customer charged monthly but experienced gaps in service; filed refund request for unauthorized charges over years with no resolution

What reviews say by service

Lawn Care & Maintenance
Praised for mulch, aeration, cleanup, and transformations; criticized for service gaps and billing disputes
Snow Removal
Multiple passes, salting, and same-day scheduling praised; no complaints on this service

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.63 average across the 840 lawn care & maintenance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 84
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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89
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1
3
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2
1
1
3

Common questions

Can Top Notch handle last-minute bookings?
Yes. Multiple reviews mention same-day or short-notice scheduling, including completing overgrown yard work within a week of first contact and snow removal arranged the day of inquiry.
Do they offer snow removal?
Yes. They provide snow and ice removal with multiple passes and salting of driveways and decks. One customer had them return three times in one event to ensure full clearing.
What if I cancel a recurring service?
Get cancellation terms in writing. One customer reported being charged four months after requesting cancellation and received no refund despite multiple contact attempts.
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Last updated 2026-08-16