# AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPERS BY J & R

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Phone:** (857) 526-7606 · **Website:** http://www.affordablelandscapersjandrma.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 8 sources.
74% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Affordable Landscapers by J & R is a Quincy, MA outfit that owner Jean Karger has run since 2006, and the reviews keep coming back to two names: Jean and Raul, the crew that actually shows up to do the work. The company's own site lists snow removal, spring and fall cleanups, irrigation, masonry, fencing and general maintenance across South Shore towns like Hingham, Braintree, Milton and Cohasset.

When that crew gets to a property, the story is specific and repeats itself: a same-day lawn mowing rushed through before an open house, a snapped snow-blower auger cable fixed within 24 hours during a 30-inch storm, walkways cleared and salted for an elderly couple mid-blizzard, an overgrown front yard cut back to neat and tidy. Google shows a 4.7-star average from 73 ratings, and the detailed reviews keep naming Jean and Raul directly rather than praising the company as an abstraction.

There is a sharper, second pattern worth knowing before calling, though. A cluster of one-star reviews from 2022 and 2023 describe the company simply not showing up for scheduled quote appointments, with no callback after repeated texts and calls; one reviewer called it outright rude, another warned 'do not pay up front.' A 2021 Houzz review is the most serious complaint on file: a customer says the crew canceled four separate times, left grass that grew in as weeds, never painted a contracted deck, and charged a high price for work that wasn't finished. The company also carries a D- grade from the Better Business Bureau, where it is not accredited and has two complaints on file it hasn't answered.

The split is worth naming plainly: people who actually got Jean and Raul on their property describe careful, above-and-beyond work, with one reviewer saying it's the only landscaping company they'd pay double for. People trying to book that work in the first place, or the one customer whose contracted scope went unfinished, describe a very different company.

Before hiring, get a written scope and payment schedule, and avoid paying a large sum up front given the BBB complaints and that one report of undelivered work. If Jean and Raul make it to the job, the reviews say it's worth the wait.

**Strengths:**
- Named crew — reviewers repeatedly credit Jean and Raul by name
- Snow response — cleared an elderly couple's walkways mid-storm within 24 hours
- Google rating — 4.7 stars from 73 ratings

**Concerns:**
- Quote no-shows — several 2022-2023 reviews report missed appointments with no callback
- BBB grade — D-, not accredited, two unanswered complaints
- Unfinished contract — a 2021 Houzz review cites incomplete work and a high price

**Where sources disagree:**
- Google and Angi reviews (4.7-5.0 stars) praise the crew's completed work, while a 2021 Houzz review (1.0 star) and several no-show complaints describe a very different experience getting the company to show up or finish a job

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Run by owner Jean Karger from Quincy, MA since 2006, with Raul Bellanich as operations manager _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-r-0021-187904) — “The BBB profile for Affordable Landscapers By J & R of 3 Bedford St, Quincy MA - phone (857) 526-7606, a sole proprietorship with ten employ…”
- Self-reports a South Shore service area including Hingham, Braintree, Milton, Cohasset, Duxbury and Hanover _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.affordablelandscapersjandrma.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Abington, Braintree, Carver, Cohasset, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Hull, Kingston, Mars…”
- Reviewers repeatedly credit the same two-person crew, Jean and Raul, for completed snow removal and yard work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPcUl2bUhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOqIvmHQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jean and Raul came through for us in a big way!

After another company kept delaying us for weeks, they managed to come through with a co…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtdWVhYk1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmueabMQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ While removing snow from around my home after this latest huge snowstorm (30") the auger cable on my snow blower snapped rendering it unu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtODkzWDZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm893X6wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We used Affordable Landscapers by J&R for Snow Removal at my elderly parents home.  Let’s just say they are “Snow Angels”.   They listene…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2NHFmQW9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID64qfAoAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jean & Raul were incredibly responsive and thorough. I'm blown away with, not only how well of a job they did, but also how many details …”
- 4.7-star average from 73 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Affordable%20Landscapers%20by%20J%20%26%20R&query_place_id=ChIJVfwdybd844kRNRsPmgj0ALE) — “Google: 4.7★ from 73 ratings”
- Several 2022-2023 reviews describe repeated no-shows and no callback for scheduled quote appointments _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKM3RfVU53EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJ3t_UNw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Scam artists.  Buyer beware.  DO NOT PAY UP FRONT. FOR ANYTHING.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4dmNqTEp3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxvcjLJw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I spoke with a woman who she said that she would come by in 15 to 20 minutes.  I was starving, but I waited.  After 45 minutes, I texted …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtZ3RhZVBBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-gtaePA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I had called for a quote for snow removal and I was called texted early on a Sunday morning and was told saying she would be out doing qu…”
- A 2021 Houzz review describes four cancellations, grass left as weeds, and a contracted deck-painting job never done _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-and-r-pfvwus-pf~1353097191) — “1★ DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. This company is extremely unprofessional. They canceled four separate times without any advanced notice. Instead…”
- Better Business Bureau grade of D-, not accredited, with two unanswered complaints on file _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-r-0021-187904) — “Better Business Bureau grade: D-”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-r-0021-187904) — “2 complaint(s) on file (count only)”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-r-0021-187904) — “This BBB profile for Affordable Landscapers By J & R (3 Bedford St, Quincy, MA) shows a D- rating for failing to respond to 2 complaints, is…”
- One 2021 reviewer said a quote request went unanswered and called the company's five-star reviews fraudulent _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2X05QV013EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6_NPWMw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ All of the 5 star reviews on this company is Fraudulent.  This is a terrible business. I simply asked for a quote for a big project on my…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURMdEoyX1BnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDLtJ2_Pg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Affordable Landscapers by J & R did an amazing job on our front lawn! They took care of the overgrown grass, weeds, and hedges and made t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPcUl2bUhREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOqIvmHQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jean and Raul came through for us in a big way!

After another company kept delaying us for weeks, they managed to come through with a co…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtdWVhYk1REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmueabMQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ While removing snow from around my home after this latest huge snowstorm (30") the auger cable on my snow blower snapped rendering it unu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtODkzWDZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb100f4089a0f1b35!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICm893X6wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We used Affordable Landscapers by J&R for Snow Removal at my elderly parents home.  Let’s just say they are “Snow Angels”.   They listene…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.affordablelandscapersjandrma.com) — “Affordable Landscapers By J & R is a residential and commercial landscaping company based in Quincy, MA, offering maintenance, design, irrig…”
- Also offers Fencing _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.affordablelandscapersjandrma.com) — “Affordable Landscapers By J & R is a residential and commercial landscaping company based in Quincy, MA, offering maintenance, design, irrig…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.affordablelandscapersjandrma.com) — “Affordable Landscapers By J & R is a residential and commercial landscaping company based in Quincy, MA, offering maintenance, design, irrig…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-r-0021-187904) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): landscape design, irrigation, fall/spring clean-up, snow removal, commercial maintenance, gutter …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/affordable-landscapers-by-j-and-r-quincy): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AFFORDABLE%20LANDSCAPERS%20BY%20J%20%26%20R&query_place_id=ChIJVfwdybd844kRNRsPmgj0ALE): 4.7★ from 73 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AFFORDABLE%20LANDSCAPERS%20BY%20J%20%26%20R&query_place_id=ChIJVfwdybd844kRNRsPmgj0ALE): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.yellowpagesdirectory.com/Quincy-MA/Affordable+Landscape+By+J+and+R/313522): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](http://www.affordablelandscapersjandrma.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/quincy/profile/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-r-0021-187904): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/affordable-landscapers-by-j-and-r-pfvwus-pf~1353097191): 1.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/quincy/affordable-landscapers-by-j-and-r-reviews-61831230.htm): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ni zhan · 2024-07-24**: Jean and Rual did a great job helping me with our front and back yard! They are very professional and fast workers!  We love how nice and clean our yard looks after they clean it up!!! Thank you so much!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine Charles · 2024-06-25**: Affordable Landscapers by J & R did an amazing job on our front lawn! They took care of the overgrown grass, weeds, and hedges and made them look neat and tidy. I would highly recommend them for landscaping services!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Veronica Davis · 2024-05-30**: Jean and Raul did a superb job. Just what I wanted they did. Above and beyond. I will definitely have them back. Great people.
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Cheryl Abbott · 2024-05-13**: Reliable and dependable!  Patrick is a really hard worker!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · r m · 2023-06-28**: Scam artists.  Buyer beware.  DO NOT PAY UP FRONT. FOR ANYTHING.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Julie Green · 2023-06-14**: I spoke with a woman who she said that she would come by in 15 to 20 minutes.  I was starving, but I waited.  After 45 minutes, I texted to find out if she was still coming. No response.  I then tried to call.

More than an hour after the fact, I learned that she's not coming, and I never even got n…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ayahnna Williams · 2023-05-31**: Above and beyond exceeding my expectations! Affordable Landscapers by J & R is the only landscaping company I would ever pay double the price. Jean and Raul are experts at what they do, they educated me on the importance of maintaining my yard and were very professional. The reviews don’t lie! I’m e…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Maryann Morton · 2023-05-11**: First time using this business and they are superior as far as workmanship and quality as well as the most nicest people you would ever work with look no further hire them you wont reqret it
Al & Maryann
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Kelley · 2022-11-24**: I had called for a quote for snow removal and I was called texted early on a Sunday morning and was told saying she would be out doing quotes that day and she would be coming to give me a quote. Never showed up. Not even a call to apologize. That is not short of being rude. If you’re looking for a p…
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Sharon Brooks · 2022-11-11**: I needed a same day lawn mowing to prep my home for an open house. One call, they came same day and worked hard to get lawn mowed and cleaned up. I would highly recommend this hard working  crew.

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