# Elkins Seasons

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Elkin Seasons Lawn & Snow Care is a two-person Malden operation, run by Jose Yanes Perez, that mows, mulches, weeds, trims shrubs, plows snow, and installs artificial turf. Two years into the business, its only written record so far — five reviews on Thumbtack — runs 4.8 stars across 33 ratings, with 94% five-star.

What repeats across those reviews is speed and follow-through. Writing this past August, customers describe a fast turnaround and Jose keeping them posted on scheduling; one said the yard "has never been so clean and cut." In an October 2025 review, a homeowner said the crew completely transformed their yard, calling out the attention to detail and the willingness to work in the customer's own ideas. A January 2026 customer, initially taken aback by the price, said the finished work — done with the ground full of ice — changed their mind.

There isn't much yet to weigh against that: no negative reviews are on file, but the whole written record is five reviews over less than a year, so it's worth treating the praise as an early, consistent pattern rather than an established one. For a routine mowing, cleanup, or snow job in Malden, the early reviews point to a hands-on owner who shows up and communicates — reasonable to call for a quote and judge for yourself.

**Strengths:**
- Fast, communicative service — reviewers cite quick turnaround and clear scheduling
- Meticulous work — an October 2025 review said the crew transformed the yard
- Price backed by results — a January 2026 customer said the work justified the cost

**Concerns:**
- Short track record — two years in business with five reviews on file

## Claims & citations

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

- 4.8 stars across 33 Thumbtack ratings, with 94% five-star _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Thumbtack: 4.8★ from 33 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 94% 5★ · 3% 4★ · 3% 1★ (of 33 ratings)”
- Two years in business and background checked on Thumbtack _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “This is the target's own Thumbtack profile — Elkin Seasons Lawn & Snow Care (Jose Yanes Perez), Malden, MA, lawn/snow care with a 4.8-star r…”
- Offers lawn mowing, full-service lawn care, mulching, weeding, shrub trimming, artificial turf installation, and snow plowing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Lawn Mowing and Trimming, Artificial Turf Installation, Full Service Lawn Care, Mulching, Weeding, Shrub Trimm…”
- 309 project photos posted on its Thumbtack profile _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “309 project(s) shown on Thumbtack”
- An October 2025 review said the crew completely transformed the yard, with close attention to detail _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “I couldn't be happier with the work this team did! They completely transformed my yard—everything looks incredible. The crew was professiona…”
- August 2026 reviews praise fast turnaround and clear scheduling communication _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Jose has been doing a great job in communicating with us on when he can come and do our lawn work. He makesnsure our lawn and backyard look …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Amazing experience with Jose! He is very professional and super kind. My yard has never been so clean and cut. I highly recommend Jose.”
- A January 2026 customer said the finished work justified the price after initial doubts _(confidence: medium)_
  - [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…”
- Short two-year track record with five reviews on file _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Jose has been doing a great job in communicating with us on when he can come and do our lawn work. He makesnsure our lawn and backyard look …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Amazing experience with Jose! He is very professional and super kind. My yard has never been so clean and cut. I highly recommend Jose.”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “I couldn't be happier with the work this team did! They completely transformed my yard—everything looks incredible. The crew was professiona…”
  - [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…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “100/10 experience. Definitely plan to keep doing business with Elkin!”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “This is the target's own Thumbtack profile — Elkin Seasons Lawn & Snow Care (Jose Yanes Perez), Malden, MA, lawn/snow care with a 4.8-star r…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Jose has been doing a great job in communicating with us on when he can come and do our lawn work. He makesnsure our lawn and backyard look …”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Amazing experience with Jose! He is very professional and super kind. My yard has never been so clean and cut. I highly recommend Jose.”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “I couldn't be happier with the work this team did! They completely transformed my yard—everything looks incredible. The crew was professiona…”
  - [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…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “100/10 experience. Definitely plan to keep doing business with Elkin!”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Lawn Mowing and Trimming, Artificial Turf Installation, Full Service Lawn Care, Mulching, Weeding, Shrub Trimm…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276) — “This is the target's own Thumbtack profile — Elkin Seasons Lawn & Snow Care (Jose Yanes Perez), Malden, MA, lawn/snow care with a 4.8-star r…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/elkins-seasons-malden): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenmelkins): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/lawn-care/elkin-seasons-lawn-snow-care/service/560742994275467276): 4.8★ from 33 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **Thumbtack · Caroline O. · 2026-08-12**: 100/10 experience. Definitely plan to keep doing business with Elkin!
- **Thumbtack · Yansi M. · 2026-08-12**: Amazing experience with Jose! He is very professional and super kind. My yard has never been so clean and cut. I highly recommend Jose.
- **Thumbtack · Lalita K. · 2026-08-09**: Jose has been doing a great job in communicating with us on when he can come and do our lawn work. He makesnsure our lawn and backyard look amazing in a quick amount of time. He is also very friendly to talk to you will patiently answer all questions. 100% recommmend
- **Thumbtack · Albenis Y. · 2026-01-28**: 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 perfectly. I’d definitely recommend Elkin Seasons.
- **Thumbtack · Billy P. · 2025-10-30**: I couldn't be happier with the work this team did! They completely transformed my yard—everything looks incredible. The crew was professional, punctual, and paid attention to every detail. They listened to my ideas and made them even better. My neighbors keep complimenting how great my yard looks no…

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