# Elmer's Landscaping & Construction

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 75 Western Ave, Lynn, MA 01904, USA · **Phone:** (978) 335-0069 · **Website:** https://elmerslandscapingconstructionma.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.4/5** (high confidence) — from 60 reviews across 7 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Elmer's Landscaping & Construction, out of Lynn, is the call for the yard project that turns into three others: reviewers hire them for lawn care and end up bringing them back for tree removal, a stone retaining wall, snow plowing, or a fence. Nearly 60 written reviews on file across Google, Angi, Houzz, and Thumbtack run almost entirely five stars, with a Better Business Bureau A+ grade behind them.

The tree work draws some of the most specific praise: reviewers describe crews taking down large hardwood trees next to structures and close to power lines without damage, working through pouring rain, and leaving a yard 'immaculate' with not a twig left behind, in 2023 and 2025 reviews. The hardscape side is just as detailed — a $32,000 job replaced a railroad-tie retaining wall with stone block and granite steps and added a paver walkway, in a 2022 review, and after a car crashed into a homeowner's centuries-old stone wall, Elmer's crew rebuilt it 'in perfect historical fashion' using period-appropriate masonry techniques, in a 2024 review.

Snow plowing and shoveling customers, several using the company for the first time, describe same-day response and reliable service across multiple properties, in 2025 reviews. One Angi review from 2025 is worth flagging on its own: it's rated 3 stars, but its text describes a fully completed, accommodating retaining-wall job with no stated complaint — the only review on file that isn't a straight 5.

With this much volume, this consistent and this specific across landscaping, tree work, and masonry, Elmer's reads as a dependable call for a range of yard projects — just be ready to book ahead given how often past customers say they've called them back.

**Strengths:**
- Tree removal — crews handle difficult, near-structure and near-power-line jobs without damage
- Stone hardscape — retaining walls, granite steps and historical rebuilds done with real technique
- Reliable snow plowing — commercial clients cite same-day response across multiple properties
- Repeat customers — many homeowners call them back for additional projects over years

**Where sources disagree:**
- One Angi review rated 3 stars despite text describing a fully satisfactory job with no stated complaint — the only review that isn't a 5-star rating in the written record.

## Claims & citations

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

- Tree removal and pruning work is repeatedly described as handling difficult access, near-structure, and near-power-line jobs without damage _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pobGQzcG5PVmROVVVGWVFVNUphM0ZUVUROaGIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhld3pnOVdNUUFYQU5Ja3FTUDNhb0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elmer and his team have done an excellent job for me. They trimmed and  removed some trees at my property and completely revitalized my b…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I had a crew come out to cut some very hard trees, including one located dangerously close to electrical wires. They handled everything w…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Elmer on 2 separate occasions to remove a total of 8 large, hardwood trees and to prune a number of others. Some of the trees wer…”
- Stone hardscape work — retaining walls, granite steps, paver walkways, and a historical stone wall rebuild — is described in detailed, technical terms by multiple reviewers _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGTFRXdHFkR3hxYUhocFdtVkdaSGd5TmxOS1NrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFLTWtqdGxqaHhpWmVGZHgyNlNKSkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elmer and his crew did a fantastic job building a new stone retaining wall. The experience and knowledge of the crew is evident in the qu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqNUxLRm9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj5LKFogE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Last winter a car crashed into my centuries-old stone wall in front of the house. After snowmelt, Elmer had his crew out to assess the da…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Elmer to replace a railroad tie retaining wall with a modern stone block retaining wall and install granite steps. He also made a…”
- Commercial and residential snow plowing/shoveling customers repeatedly describe reliable same-day or first-time service _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnZ2Z5bFVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCggfylUQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed snow removal service at my home. The owner responded the same day and did a wonderful professional service at a reasonable price…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Same day service. Professional and quick. (Commercial Snow Removal Service)”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We used Elmer's Landscaping & Construction for plowing and shoveling at 2 of our properties for the first time this year and they did a g…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I used Elmer's Landscaping and Construction, Inc for snow plowing and shoveling this season for the first time and they did a great job a…”
- Multiple customers describe using Elmer's for years or on repeat projects across their properties _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6dHB2cWlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICztpvqigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Second time using Elmer’s Landscaping. Both times Elmer went above and beyond our expectations. He is super reliable, a hard worker and o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUMk02SFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT2M6HSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ For a number of years, Elmer Landscaping has tended to our lawn with professionalism, reasonable fees, courtesy, and respect. Elmer and h…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqMUoyRC1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj1J2D-QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best landscaper in the area, I have been working with Elmer on several projects on both of my properties. Comes every 2 weeks, to cut my …”
- BBB grade A+; Google 5★ from 31 ratings, Angi 4.9★ from 48 ratings, Houzz 5.0★ from 1 rating, Thumbtack 5.0★ from 4 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13794770420821920517&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 31 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-lynn/profile/landscape-contractors/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-0021-514857) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/elmer-s-landscaping-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~1738771260) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 1 ratings”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/landscaping/elmers-landscaping-construction-inc/service/488865639880867843) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 4 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 48 ratings”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKaGVXSXhjRzVoUTIxQ00wdFNjR3BhTnkxTFlWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJheWIxcG5hQ21CM0tScGpaNy1LYVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent landscaping company. Over the last five years Elmers landscaping has made our yard amazing. I highly recommended them.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUMk02SFN3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICT2M6HSw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ For a number of years, Elmer Landscaping has tended to our lawn with professionalism, reasonable fees, courtesy, and respect. Elmer and h…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Adding mulch to and edging approximately 2000 square feet of previously mulched area; clearing another 2000 sq. feet of vines, trees and …”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pobGQzcG5PVmROVVVGWVFVNUphM0ZUVUROaGIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhld3pnOVdNUUFYQU5Ja3FTUDNhb0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elmer and his team have done an excellent job for me. They trimmed and  removed some trees at my property and completely revitalized my b…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I had a crew come out to cut some very hard trees, including one located dangerously close to electrical wires. They handled everything w…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Elmer on 2 separate occasions to remove a total of 8 large, hardwood trees and to prune a number of others. Some of the trees wer…”
- Specializes in Masonry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGTFRXdHFkR3hxYUhocFdtVkdaSGd5TmxOS1NrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFLTWtqdGxqaHhpWmVGZHgyNlNKSkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elmer and his crew did a fantastic job building a new stone retaining wall. The experience and knowledge of the crew is evident in the qu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqNUxLRm9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDj5LKFogE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Last winter a car crashed into my centuries-old stone wall in front of the house. After snowmelt, Elmer had his crew out to assess the da…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I hired Elmer to replace a railroad tie retaining wall with a modern stone block retaining wall and install granite steps. He also made a…”
- Also offers Fencing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pobGQzcG5PVmROVVVGWVFVNUphM0ZUVUROaGIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbf70de9c23280b05!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhld3pnOVdNUUFYQU5Ja3FTUDNhb0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Elmer and his team have done an excellent job for me. They trimmed and  removed some trees at my property and completely revitalized my b…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Elmer and this crew did an outstanding job on installing a new fence and gate as well as painting both my fence and deck. I would rate El…”
- Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ 50 ft excavation long and 2 ft deep was done right ($3,500)”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-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

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elmer's%20Landscaping%20%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJq6qeptJs44kRBQsoI5zecL8): 5.0★ from 31 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Elmer's%20Landscaping%20%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJq6qeptJs44kRBQsoI5zecL8): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-lynn/profile/landscape-contractors/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-0021-514857): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://elmerslandscapingconstructionma.com): 15 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/elmer-s-landscaping-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~1738771260): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/lynn/landscaping/elmers-landscaping-construction-inc/service/488865639880867843): 5.0★ from 4 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/lynn/elmers-landscaping-and-construction-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 48 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Beth · 2026-03-02**: I found Elmer on Angi’s list. He was the 1 st to call when I posted about snow removal (from our business property). He was courteous,professional and friendly!
He did such a great job that my husband is hiring him for future home and business jobs!!!
Thank you Elmer and crew!! 🎉🎉
- **5/5 · Angi · Beth P. · 2026-02-01**: Haven't done the job yet, but he's very pleasant and right on the spot and on the money! (Commercial Snow Removal Service)
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wayne Neil · 2025-11-30**: Elmer was the best choice I could have made. He was always there to make sure everything i requested was done...hard working guys and quality work..
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erin Wholley · 2025-11-15**: This is my second time hiring Elmers landscaping and construction…and he and his crew did not disappoint. The quality of the workmanship is superb. Elmer as a businessman is easy going and patient. His crew is fantastic, on time, friendly and good clean up. Pricing was fair and he explained in detai…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · steve swanson · 2025-11-07**: Excellent landscaping company. Over the last five years Elmers landscaping has made our yard amazing. I highly recommended them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Connor · 2025-11-06**: Great crew. Showed up when they said they would and stayed until project was done. Stone wall. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony's Roast Beef · 2025-11-04**: The best in the business ! Highly recommend. Super reliable and amazing quality service
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katie Thornell · 2025-11-01**: I highly recommend Elmer’s Landscaping and Construction for any landscaping or general home repair needs! Elmer's is professional, reliable, and takes great pride in his work. He communicates clearly throughout the project, shows up when he says he will, and delivers high-quality results that exceed…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Organsky · 2025-10-31**: Hello, they provided great service and showed up on time. Would recommend them to anyone!!
Great work!!
Pete
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Mills · 2025-10-30**: Elmer does great work and is very efficient! Affordable and he cleans up good .

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