# Blue Claw Associates Inc. **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 2957 Falmouth Rd B1, Osterville, MA 02655 · **Phone:** (508) 271-7750 · **Website:** https://blueclawassociates.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.8/5** (low confidence) — from 8 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Blue Claw Associates Inc. is a landscape construction and maintenance company based in Osterville and serving Cape Cod, Nantucket, the Southcoast, and the South Shore. The company says Ian McCarthy founded it and leads it as President and CEO; its stated work includes landscape construction, stone work, estate maintenance, drainage, planting, lighting, and irrigation. Recent Google reviewers praised yard cleanups, weeding, edging, mulching, paths, trimming, professionalism, and thorough work. Earlier Houzz reviews from 2018 through 2021 describe landscape installation, masonry, blue-stone steps, walkways, communication, reliability, and work for landscape designers. The Houzz profile lists 35 projects, 4.9 stars from 8 reviews, and experience claims reaching back more than two decades. The company presents both construction and recurring maintenance as core offerings, including weekly electric equipment programs and work for architects and designers. Before booking, homeowners should confirm the scope and timing for the particular property, especially when combining construction, stone work, and ongoing maintenance. It is a sensible fit for Cape and South Shore property owners seeking landscape construction, masonry, or continuing estate care, with project details and service schedule to be confirmed directly. **Strengths:** - Landscape builds — detailed praise for completed outdoor projects - Stone masonry — reviewers cite exceptional masonry and blue-stone work - Crew communication — reviewers repeatedly describe responsive, dependable service - Recurring maintenance — recent customers praise thorough yard-care visits ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Recent customers specifically praised garden-bed cleanup, mulching, paths, trimming, professionalism, thoroughness, and repeated reliable service. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2podFUwbGljR013TlVzelJYSlJSMWRwU1MwME5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcafc958b8e64b596!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhtU0licGMwNUszRXJRR1dpSS00Nmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team at Blue Claw recently came to spruce up our yard and did an amazing job. They weeded, edged, and mulched our garden beds, create…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUOWJ5MTV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcafc958b8e64b596!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT9by15wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I began using Blue Claw Landscape Services since the Spring of 2023. They are professional, friendly, personable, and work together to g…” - Houzz reviewers described professional communication, responsive management, dependable crews, masonry skill, blue-stone steps, and walkway work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ I have had the pleasure of working with Ian and his crews at Blue Claw Associates and I have the highest praise for him and his company. …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ A landscape designer hired Blue Claw for a unique job and praised their skill, exceptional masonry work, consistent follow-through, and p…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ Ian and his crew were professional, courteous, hardworking, timely, and produced blue stone steps the reviewer loved.” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ The reviewer praised Ian's reliability, flexibility, fairness, responsiveness, oversight, expertise, and attention to detail on a walkway…” - The company offers landscape construction, stone work, estate maintenance, drainage, planting, lighting, and irrigation. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://blueclawassociates.com) — “Blue Claw Associates Inc. provides landscape construction, stone work, and estate maintenance for properties across Cape Cod, Nantucket, the…” - [Official Website](https://blueclawassociates.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, Cotuit, Osterville, Hyannis Port, Dennis, Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, Easth…” - The official site identifies Ian McCarthy as President and CEO and says he founded Blue Claw Associates. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://blueclawassociates.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Led by Ian McCarthy, President & CEO, who founded Blue Claw Associates.” - Houzz lists 35 projects and 4.9 stars from 8 ratings. _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “Houzz: 4.9★ from 8 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “35 project(s) shown on Houzz” - The written review record is consistently positive across Google and Houzz, with specific accounts of landscaping, masonry, and maintenance work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2podFUwbGljR013TlVzelJYSlJSMWRwU1MwME5tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcafc958b8e64b596!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhtU0licGMwNUszRXJRR1dpSS00Nmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The team at Blue Claw recently came to spruce up our yard and did an amazing job. They weeded, edged, and mulched our garden beds, create…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUOWJ5MTV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xcafc958b8e64b596!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT9by15wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I began using Blue Claw Landscape Services since the Spring of 2023. They are professional, friendly, personable, and work together to g…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ I have had the pleasure of working with Ian and his crews at Blue Claw Associates and I have the highest praise for him and his company. …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ A landscape designer hired Blue Claw for a unique job and praised their skill, exceptional masonry work, consistent follow-through, and p…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ Ian and his crew were professional, courteous, hardworking, timely, and produced blue stone steps the reviewer loved.” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ The reviewer praised Ian's reliability, flexibility, fairness, responsiveness, oversight, expertise, and attention to detail on a walkway…” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://blueclawassociates.com) — “Blue Claw Associates Inc. provides landscape construction, stone work, and estate maintenance for properties across Cape Cod, Nantucket, the…” - [Official Website](https://blueclawassociates.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Sandwich, Mashpee, Falmouth, Cotuit, Osterville, Hyannis Port, Dennis, Harwich, Chatham, Orleans, Easth…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Hardscaping, Garden Design, Patio Construction, Paver Installation, Retaining Wall Constru…” - Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ A landscape designer hired Blue Claw for a unique job and praised their skill, exceptional masonry work, consistent follow-through, and p…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “5★ Ian and his crew were professional, courteous, hardworking, timely, and produced blue stone steps the reviewer loved.” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Hardscaping, Garden Design, Patio Construction, Paver Installation, Retaining Wall Constru…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169) — “Services offered (Houzz): Landscape Construction, Hardscaping, Garden Design, Patio Construction, Paver Installation, Retaining Wall Constru…” ## 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 - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue%20Claw%20Associates%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJwSAVlx7N5IkRlrVkjouV_Mo): 5.0★ from 7 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue%20Claw%20Associates%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJwSAVlx7N5IkRlrVkjouV_Mo): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://blueclawassociates.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/blue-claw-associates-inc-pfvwus-pf~1168949169): 4.9★ from 8 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michaela Perkins · 2025-08-27**: The team at Blue Claw recently came to spruce up our yard and did an amazing job. They weeded, edged, and mulched our garden beds, created a beautiful seashell path, and trimmed the bushes. The crew was professional, thorough, and worked quickly, all with smiles on their faces despite the hot weathe… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathy Bodjiak · 2024-05-17**: I began using Blue Claw Landscape Services since the Spring of 2023. They are professional, friendly, personable, and work together to get the job done! They are well informed by their manager, Bob Deasy to ensure services are completed by their teams. After they finished Spring Clean in our yard … - **5/5 · Houzz · Elaine M. Johnson · 2021-11-10**: I have had the pleasure of working with Ian and his crews at Blue Claw Associates and I have the highest praise for him and his company. As a professional landscape designer, I rely on professional, communicative and creative contractors to install my designs. Ian gets five stars on all counts. He i… - **5/5 · Houzz · Conolly Gardens And landscape Design, Inc · 2020-02-04**: A landscape designer hired Blue Claw for a unique job and praised their skill, exceptional masonry work, consistent follow-through, and planned to use them again. - **5/5 · Houzz · NLNANTUCKET ARCHITECTURE GROUP LTDA · 2020-02-03**: Ian and his team provide clients a top-notch product and service from start to finish; the reviewer described them as professional, dependable, and reliable. - **5/5 · Houzz · Peggy Kenney · 2018-11-25**: Ian and his crew were professional, courteous, hardworking, timely, and produced blue stone steps the reviewer loved. - **5/5 · Houzz · Michelle · 2018-09-25**: The reviewer praised Ian's reliability, flexibility, fairness, responsiveness, oversight, expertise, and attention to detail on a walkway project. - **5/5 · Houzz · David Bartsch · 2018-08-20**: The reviewer had worked with Ian since late 1999 and described him and his crew as conscientious and talented, with great work and long-lasting relationships. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-24T06:34:38.082Z. 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