# Elkin Seasons Lawn Care & Snow Removal

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 97 Walnut St, Malden, MA 02148 · **Phone:** (857) 309-6106 · **Website:** https://elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care-greater-boston.square.site/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 4.6/5** (high confidence) — from 46 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 28 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Elkin Seasons Lawn Care & Snow Removal is a Malden outfit built around the two calls New England homeowners make most — keeping a yard maintained through the growing season and clearing driveways the morning after a storm. Run by an owner named Jose, the company describes itself as handling both residential and commercial work across Malden and the Greater Boston area.

What stands out across 46 Google reviews (a perfect 5 stars) and 33 Thumbtack ratings (4.8 stars) is how often the same specifics repeat. One customer called the day before needing an emergency mow and got squeezed in the next morning at a fair price. A customer on the winter plan described Jose reaching out proactively before snow even fell to say the driveway, walkway and steps would be handled and salted. Several reviewers who hired the crew for a full yard refresh or a big leaf cleanup described edging, bed cleanup and fresh mulch that left the property looking noticeably different, and one said photos of the finished work arrived without being asked.

Fair pricing comes up repeatedly and without prompting — reviewers use words like fair, reasonable and honest rather than cheap, and one Thumbtack reviewer who expected a higher quote after seeing ice-covered ground said the price made sense once the work was done. The reviews run from late 2025 through the first week of September 2026, spread across that stretch rather than arriving in one burst.

There isn't much to flag before calling: reviews across both Google and Thumbtack are uniformly positive, with no complaints, licensing concerns or service gaps mentioned. Landscaping-only businesses like this one aren't required to hold a Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, so having none isn't a mark against them.

This is a solid call for routine lawn maintenance, leaf cleanup or a seasonal snow contract in the Malden area, especially for someone who wants to be kept in the loop rather than having to chase a crew down. As with any seasonal arrangement, it's worth confirming the specifics of a snow plan directly with Jose — number of visits, whether salt is included, and the threshold for plowing.

**Strengths:**
- Flexible scheduling — reviewers cite same-day or next-day service
- Consistent reviews — 46 Google ratings average five stars
- Proactive snow care — texts customers ahead of storms
- Detailed cleanups — customers describe thorough leaf and yard work

## Claims & citations

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

- Google reviewers rate the company 5 stars across 46 ratings, and Thumbtack shows 4.8 stars from 33 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elkin%20Seasons%20Lawn%20Care%20%26%20Snow%20Removal&query_place_id=ChIJbU8TW_IjhqQRZXIRxaQzJHY) — “Google: 5★ from 46 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Thumbtack: 4.8★ from 33 ratings”
- Reviewers describe fast, flexible scheduling, including a last-minute mow squeezed in the next morning. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SdU5ERkVjM0I0YUdRNFFrMTFiRTFQYW1nMmFFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRuNDFEc3B4aGQ4Qk11bE1Pamg2aEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I called the day before because I needed someone to cut my grass at the last minute. After calling several people, Jose answered right aw…”
- Customers on a seasonal snow plan describe proactive texts before storms and reliable clearing of driveways, walkways and steps. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sQ1ZHYzBkMjlQTVhnMldHdFlOR05PUmkxbVIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlCVGc0d29PMXg2WGtYNGNORi1mR1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jose from Elkin Seasons has been cleaning our snow all season and has been reliable, accommodating, and a joy to work with. We are on the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kR05UVlNVRTlLVlZvMmEwTjBOVVZEVjAweVpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdGNTVSUE9KVVo2a0N0NUVDV00yZHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent snow removal service. José from Elkin Seasons was professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. He cleared our driveway…”
- Reviewers describe complete yard refreshes — edging, bed cleanup and fresh mulch — and thorough leaf cleanups. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFNFlteEZSamN0U21ReWRYSktaRVZTTFVOUU1YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlE4YmxFRjctSmQydXJKZEVSLUNQMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elkin Seasons refreshed my whole yard. They edged the lawn, cleaned up the beds, and added new mulch. The place looks completely differen…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pscE5rd3dOWFJ5TkdSYU9EUnFkVzFGTlMwelNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjlpNkwwNXRyNGRaODRqdW1FNS0zSUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Elkin Seasons for a leaf cleanup for the first time, and the result was amazing. The price was very fair and the quality of the w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OYWMwOVhRMVJTYzA1cVZDMWZVWFZPTlhnelZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNac09XQ1RSc05qVC1fUXVONXgzVWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jose from Elkin Seasons did an amazing job with my leaf cleanup. There was a lot more accumulation than I expected, and he still left the…”
- Pricing comes up repeatedly as fair or reasonable, including from a customer who expected a higher quote for ice-covered ground. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxUGVWZ3pXRVEzWlVOVFRHSlhSMDE0YW1oRldXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1PeVgzWEQ3ZUNTTGJXR014amhFWWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Very good service for a reasonable price 👏 👍”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1NU1UaEZRelk0ZFZsd2VrVnNTRUo1YW5rMVpuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk55MThFQzY4dVlwekVsSEJ5ank1Znc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jose is responsive, reliable, and does good work - all this for reasonable, honest prices.  Highly recommend Elkin Seasons Lawn Care for …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Honestly, I was surprised by the price at first, but after seeing the work it made sense. The ground was full of ice and everything was done…”
- Provides seasonal snow removal, including driveway, walkway and step clearing with salt application. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kR05UVlNVRTlLVlZvMmEwTjBOVVZEVjAweVpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdGNTVSUE9KVVo2a0N0NUVDV00yZHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent snow removal service. José from Elkin Seasons was professional, reliable, and easy to communicate with. He cleared our driveway…”
- Provides ongoing lawn and bush maintenance, along with mulching and bed cleanup for residential yards. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CaGRqYzJWVkZ5WTFaT1pHazFOVXhCZVcweFZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBhdjc2VVFyY1ZOZGk1NUxBeW0xVEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great landscaping service. Jose keeps my lawn and bushes looking clean and neat every visit”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFNFlteEZSamN0U21ReWRYSktaRVZTTFVOUU1YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlE4YmxFRjctSmQydXJKZEVSLUNQMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elkin Seasons refreshed my whole yard. They edged the lawn, cleaned up the beds, and added new mulch. The place looks completely differen…”
- The company describes itself as a residential and commercial lawn care and snow removal business serving Malden and the Greater Boston area. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care-greater-boston.square.site) — “A residential and commercial lawn care and snow removal company serving Malden and the Greater Boston area.”
  - [Official Website](https://elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care-greater-boston.square.site) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Malden”
- The read reflects a deep, consistent run of five-star reviews on Google and Thumbtack from late 2025 through September 2026, with no negative reviews among them. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elkin%20Seasons%20Lawn%20Care%20%26%20Snow%20Removal&query_place_id=ChIJbU8TW_IjhqQRZXIRxaQzJHY) — “Google: 5★ from 46 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Thumbtack: 4.8★ from 33 ratings”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNM1FYWnRkMUE0UWtaWVJsTnFNMFZaVUV3MVMxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM3QXZtd1A4QkZYRlNqM0VZUEw1S1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elkin Seasons handled my leaf cleanup perfectly. Fast, clean work and very reasonable pricing. I’ll definitely call Jose again”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25CaGRqYzJWVkZ5WTFaT1pHazFOVXhCZVcweFZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnBhdjc2VVFyY1ZOZGk1NUxBeW0xVEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great landscaping service. Jose keeps my lawn and bushes looking clean and neat every visit”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xFNFlteEZSamN0U21ReWRYSktaRVZTTFVOUU1YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x762433a4c5117265!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlE4YmxFRjctSmQydXJKZEVSLUNQMXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elkin Seasons refreshed my whole yard. They edged the lawn, cleaned up the beds, and added new mulch. The place looks completely differen…”
  - [Official Website](https://elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care-greater-boston.square.site) — “A residential and commercial lawn care and snow removal company serving Malden and the Greater Boston area.”

## Ownership

- Identifies as veteran-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## 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

- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276): 4.8★ from 33 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elkin%20Seasons%20Lawn%20Care%20%26%20Snow%20Removal&query_place_id=ChIJbU8TW_IjhqQRZXIRxaQzJHY): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elkin%20Seasons%20Lawn%20Care%20%26%20Snow%20Removal&query_place_id=ChIJbU8TW_IjhqQRZXIRxaQzJHY): 5.0★ from 46 ratings
- [Official Website](https://elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care-greater-boston.square.site): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/malden/elkin-seasons-reviews-158011779.htm): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hector Roca · 2026-09-06**: Incredible gob and work fast clean and amazing price I’m so thankful for getting a company that can get there job done so perfect
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Adilson Santos · 2026-09-04**: Eu recomendo elkin Seasons lawn care e snow!Thank you excelente trabajo
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jasson Paz · 2026-08-29**: Very good service for a reasonable price 👏 👍
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jose Escobar · 2026-08-28**: Excelente servicio
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · fraibel garcia · 2026-08-28**: The best highly recommended
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Roberto Navarro · 2026-08-25**: Nice work 100% recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sam Flores · 2026-08-24**: Amazing service and affordable
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Yorick Jimenez · 2026-08-24**: I called the day before because I needed someone to cut my grass at the last minute. After calling several people, Jose answered right away, gave me a fair price, and even squeezed me in the next day, which was a Sunday and normally his day off.

Jose did an exceptional job. He paid great attention …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tracy Ericson · 2026-08-23**: I’ve had a great experience with Jose and his company. They have been mowing my lawn in Malden starting this year and have been very reliable. Additionally he is very friendly, clear and helpful in his communication. Thanks for your help Jose!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joyce King · 2026-08-21**: Jose is responsive, reliable, and does good work - all this for reasonable, honest prices.  Highly recommend Elkin Seasons Lawn Care for your needs.

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