Carlson & Son Landscaping

Carlson & Son Landscaping is a father-and-son business based at 147 Castle Hill Rd in Windham, New Hampshire. The company says it began as a part-time landscaping operation after the two owners worked on projects around their own homes, and now focuses on excavation and hardscaping such as patios, retaining walls, land clearing, grading, drainage, and lawn installation. It describes itself as family-owned and operated. Homeowners repeatedly describe Brian as professional, communicative, honest, and dependable. A 2025 customer said he explained options and delivered as promised; earlier reviews describe a large yard project, walkway and granite-step work, final grading, stump grinding, tree removal, clearing and leveling for a shed base, and patio installation. Reviewers also mention fair estimates, quoted prices that held, showing up when promised, quick and efficient work, and projects finished ahead of schedule. There is one sharply negative review to discuss before booking. In August 2025, a reviewer wrote that the company calls itself landscaping but would not mow their lawn and said the business did not understand landscaping. That may reflect a mismatch between the customer's expectation and the company's excavation, hardscaping, and installation focus, so ask clearly whether mowing or routine lawn maintenance is part of the requested job. They appear suited to homeowners seeking a defined outdoor construction or improvement project, especially patios, grading, drainage, retaining walls, clearing, or lawn installation. Before agreeing, confirm the exact scope, whether Brian will perform the work, the estimate and inclusions, and the timing; the available customer accounts support careful project conversations and clear pricing.