# Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc.

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 334 Clark St, North Andover, MA 01845, USA · **Phone:** (978) 975-5106 · **Website:** http://www.downerbrothers.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 28 reviews across 5 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 15 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Downer Brothers Landscaping is a North Andover design-and-build outfit that Chris Downer started while a student at Babson College and came home to run full-time; Nicole Downer, a Master Gardener, is president and heads the design side. The crew list reads like a résumé: Arlene Marston carries Ecological Horticulture and Native Plant Design certifications and is a Pollinator Steward, and Joe Spaulding is a certified equipment operator and ICPI/NCMA-certified paver installer. Houzz named the company Best of the North Shore for landscape design back in 2012.

The 2026 reviews describe genuinely varied, substantial work. One customer had a two-day pet-safe artificial turf installation with daily cleanup and a project manager who answered every question; another had a "large, unattractive" backyard turned into what they called a show piece, working through the design with Nicole directly; a third had a full-property job in Methuen that included patio and walkway stonework by the company's mason, plus front and side yard work. A different 2026 review credited the design team with finally solving a front-corner planting layout the homeowner had struggled with on their own. On the maintenance side, reviewers describe fast turnarounds — a graduation-party cleanup done the next day — and repeat weekly lawn care and mulching relationships that keep coming back year after year.

There's one real complaint on record, dated February 2026: a customer said a supervisor overseeing a snow-lot clearing job refused to clear already-vacated parking spots so they could move their car, even after being told the family had two kids sick with the flu and nowhere else to park — the reviewer called him inflexible in a situation that called for some accommodation.

Worth knowing: a cluster of November 2025 reviews consists of little more than a crew member's name (a handful literally read just "Delmin" or "Edvin"), which reads like customers were asked to credit a specific worker rather than write a full account — a few of them do include real detail about price and attentiveness, but several carry no information beyond the name itself.

The company carries an A+ Better Business Bureau grade, though it isn't BBB accredited. For hardscape and design-build work, the written record here is deep and specific; for the maintenance side, it's worth asking who's supervising a job if scheduling flexibility matters to you.

**Strengths:**
- Design-build hardscape work — 2026 reviews cite patio and walkway stonework across full-yard projects
- Custom turf installation — 2026 review details a two-day pet-safe turf job with daily cleanup
- Design problem-solving — 2026 review credits the team with fixing a tricky front-corner layout
- Fast turnaround cleanups — a graduation-party yard cleanup was finished the very next day
- Repeat maintenance clients — reviewers cite reliable weekly lawn care and mulching crews

**Concerns:**
- Inflexible snow supervisor — 2026 review says a request to clear vacated spots was refused
- Name-only review cluster — several Nov. 2025 reviews carry no detail beyond a crew member's name

## Claims & citations

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

- 2026 reviews describe full hardscape projects, including patio and walkway stonework and a backyard rebuilt into a showpiece _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xodE1tSnlhV2xZZWxkNVExbGlRakpDWVZvMFYwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlhtMmJyaWlYeld5Q1liQjJCYVo0V0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fabulous job turning a large, unattractive area of the backyard into a show piece. Working with Nicole and Thompson was a pleasure. They …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oc2RVdEJYM0Z5VEhwS2NIZFJjSFpyUVVkcVUwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhsdUtBX3FyTHpKcHdRcHZrQUdqU0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Downer Brothers Of North Andover just completed the work at our home in Methuen which included our backyard as well as front and side yar…”
- A 2026 review describes a two-day pet-safe artificial turf installation with daily cleanup and an informative project manager _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0R2RtMVdTRUZHU21oc2JsRjBiV1pXTlZGaWFuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktGdm1WSEFGSmhsblF0bWZWNVFianc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Delimine and Luis spent the last two days installing pet artificial turf in my yard.  If looks beautiful!  They were polite, hard workers…”
- A 2026 review credits the design team with solving a difficult front-corner planting layout _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pKRk4yOWlRbnBhWVdFd1QwTk9hV2xpU2xsSmRuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjJFN29iQnpaYWEwT0NOaWliSllJdnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently finished a landscape design project with the Downer Brothers team and worked closely with Nicole on the design. We had a chall…”
- A 2026 review describes a graduation-party yard cleanup completed the next day _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JNFNIVTNla3cyWldzMmFXWkhMVTlmVERST1RFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmI4SHU3ekw2ZWs2aWZHLU9fTDROTEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed last minute clean up in the yard for Graduation party and Downer Brothers were at the house the next day weeding, edging and mulch…”
- Repeat customers cite reliable weekly lawn care and mulching crews _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twWU9IZFdUekYzWWxnM00wUlNiR3AwV0hKelZVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpYOHdWTzF3Ylg3M0RSbGp0WHJzVUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Downer Brothers Landscaping. Today a team of 3 came and spread 2 truck loads of mulch. They worked so great as a team an…”
- A February 2026 review said a supervisor refused to clear already-vacated parking spots during a snow removal job despite a family emergency, calling him inflexible _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GUFpYVnhXVlJOUVhOSlRXOTBkMDk0YzNkUmVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFPZXVxWVRNQXNJTW90d094c3dRemc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Just had an interaction with a guy who seemed like a supervisor. We're supposed to move our vehicles so the snow can be cleared from the …”
- A cluster of November 2025 reviews consists of only a crew member's name with no further detail _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pnMGMyMW5lVkIwZERSWVpUbDBiRnB2T1RKeVgxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjg0c21neVB0dDRYZTl0bFpvOTJyX1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Delmim”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxWVNHRlpTVlZqTVZKZk1uQkphakpxZWxOQk1FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1YSGFZSVVjMVJfMnBJajJqelNBMEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Delmin”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210aU5EVTVaMUJJUzBjNU1VbzFhRUZqU1hsWlptYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtiNDU5Z1BIS0c5MUo1aEFjSXlZZmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Edvin”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GdGFtSk9NR2hMU1dodlpUSm5UbXR1ZWtwTlRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFtamJOMGhLSWhvZTJnTmtuekpNTUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Delmim”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWS1JrVnhYekpSZFdoUE9XdzNXVXBoVERBeGRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVKRkVxXzJRdWhPOWw3WUphTDAxdXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Delmim”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KSVJ6aFFRekIxTjNsNGJIZHJWVEJNZWkxeWRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJIRzhQQzB1N3l4bHdrVTBMei1ydVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Delmin Martins de Araújo”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGRFp6QldPVUo2VjNSSlNIRTVjRWd0TldGd1IwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFDZzBWOUJ6V3RJSHE5cEgtNWFwR0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DELMIN MARTINS DE ARAÚJO”
- A+ rated by BBB but not BBB Accredited _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-andover/profile/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-0021-110928) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-andover/profile/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-0021-110928) — “BBB profile identifies Downer Brothers Landscaping Inc. in North Andover as an A+ rated but not BBB Accredited landscape contractor providin…”
- Named Best of the North Shore 2012 for landscape design on Houzz, and carries a Houzz badge _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~847405850) — “Listed certification: 1 Houzz Badge”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~847405850) — “Listed certification: Best of the North Shore 2012, Landscape Design”
- Founded by Chris Downer while attending Babson College; Chris is CEO and Nicole Downer is President and Landscape Designer, a Master Gardener _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Chris Downer founded Downer Brothers while attending Babson College and returned to North Andover to contin…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Chris Downer is CEO, and Nicole Downer is President and Landscape Designer.”
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Nicole Downer is a Master Gardener”
- Staff certifications include Arlene Marston in Ecological Horticulture and Native Plant Design and as a Pollinator Steward, and Joe Spaulding as a certified equipment operator and ICPI/NCMA paver installer _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Arlene Marston is certified in Ecological Horticulture”
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Arlene Marston is certified in Native Plant Design”
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Arlene Marston is a Pollinator Steward”
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Joe Spaulding is a certified equipment operator”
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Joe Spaulding is an ICPI/NCMA installer”
- Full-service landscape construction, hardscaping, patios, irrigation, planting and drainage across the Merrimack Valley and North Shore _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~847405850) — “Houzz profile identifies Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. in North Andover as a landscape contractor offering landscape construction, hards…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com) — “Downer Brothers Landscaping provides residential and commercial landscape design, construction, installation, maintenance, irrigation, hydro…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~847405850) — “Houzz profile identifies Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. in North Andover as a landscape contractor offering landscape construction, hards…”
- Also offers Masonry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oc2RVdEJYM0Z5VEhwS2NIZFJjSFpyUVVkcVUwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x93eb0c951d27ca33!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhsdUtBX3FyTHpKcHdRcHZrQUdqU0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Downer Brothers Of North Andover just completed the work at our home in Methuen which included our backyard as well as front and side yar…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~847405850) — “Houzz profile identifies Downer Brothers Landscaping, Inc. in North Andover as a landscape contractor offering landscape construction, hards…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Official Website](http://www.downerbrothers.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Downer%20Brothers%20Landscaping%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJiaAl-lcG44kRM8onHZUM65M): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~847405850): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/north-andover/profile/landscape-contractors/downer-brothers-landscaping-inc-0021-110928): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Downer%20Brothers%20Landscaping%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJiaAl-lcG44kRM8onHZUM65M): 4.8★ from 119 ratings
- [Exa](https://downerbrothers.com/newburyport/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/downer-brothers-landscaping-north-andover): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katherine Keith · 2026-07-23**: Polite and friendly crew!  Always neat and thorough!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tara Salach · 2026-07-22**: You guys did a wonderful job and Happy was wonderful answering any questions I had. Will recommend your services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mandy Chalmers · 2026-07-18**: Delimine and Luis spent the last two days installing pet artificial turf in my yard.  If looks beautiful!  They were polite, hard workers and very professional.  Each day they thoroughly cleaned up the area.
Joe Spaulding was the project manager and was very informative and answered all our question…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Percival · 2026-07-17**: Fabulous job turning a large, unattractive area of the backyard into a show piece. Working with Nicole and Thompson was a pleasure. They listened to my ideas and goals and gave me what I asked for. Special shout out to Luis and Delmin. They are 2 of the hardest working and nicest guys!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Charlene Viger · 2026-07-17**: Downer Brothers Of North Andover just completed the work at our home in Methuen which included our backyard as well as front and side yard. This included patio and walkway stonework by their very talented Mason/landscaper, Gilmore. Every member of the Downer team was not only professional, courteous…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelly Chiccarelli · 2026-06-18**: Beautiful work by Luis and Deimin.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Svagdis · 2026-06-11**: Big shout to the Downer Brothers team. Everyone we have meet that worked on front walk way, garden fencing, irrigation, new flower beds and the weekly maintenance team are absolutely wicked awesome!!!

Liz and team thanks for the beautiful installation of the flower beds and filling up the trench!!!…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Craig Duffy · 2026-06-05**: I recently finished a landscape design project with the Downer Brothers team and worked closely with Nicole on the design. We had a challenging front‑corner area we just couldn’t figure out on our own, and Nicole brought the perfect vision to tie it together with new plantings across the front of ou…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Radulski · 2026-06-02**: Needed last minute clean up in the yard for Graduation party and Downer Brothers were at the house the next day weeding, edging and mulching.  Could not be happier and the crew is hard working and professional.  Highly recommend!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · E M A · 2026-05-22**: Edvin and his landscape co-worker are very hard workers. They are thorough even at the end of a long day on a Friday. I’m sure they must be exhausted but still do a great job. They appreciated the Gatorade offered!

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