# Fairway Lawn & Tree Service-Cape Cod

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 16 Evergreen Way, Harwich, MA 02645 · **Phone:** (800) 718-3950 · **Website:** http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.4/5** (low confidence) — from 8 reviews across 3 sources.
75% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 2 negative.

## The honest read

Fairway Lawn & Tree Service is a Harwich-based lawn, tree and shrub, and mosquito/tick control company that Tom Fair started as its president after 30 years working for a larger regional lawn-care company that was later sold to a national chain. The company says its technicians are all certified MA pesticide applicators, and Fair is a past president of the Cape Cod Landscape Association.

For years, that experience showed in the reviews. Between 2022 and 2024, customers -- including one who said they'd spent 25 years as a landscaping-industry executive -- repeatedly praised how the lawn turned out, naming technicians Tony and Matt by name for doing an outstanding job.

But the two most recent reviews tell a different story. In July 2026, a customer of about 1.5 years -- a landscape architect for nearly 50 years -- said the lawn went from looking like a golf course to a fungal-infested mess whose problems were never addressed, and described the company as no longer the locally owned operation it used to be. A March 2026 review echoed the same shift: great years ago, but this past season the company still charged for visits it didn't show up for. Against that, a late-February 2026 review credited Chris Ingwersen with helpfully rescheduling a treatment around a sprinkler repair.

Worth asking about directly: what's changed operationally in the past year, since two separate 2026 reviewers independently describe the same drop-off from what had been solid, years-long service. The website's self-described ownership by Tom Fair doesn't line up cleanly with one reviewer's sense that the company isn't locally owned anymore -- worth clarifying who's actually running the crew that shows up at your door.

Fairway also markets mosquito and tick control and tree/shrub work alongside its core lawn program, though the reviews on file focus almost entirely on the lawn-care side.

**Strengths:**
- Lawn care results — reviews from 2022–2024 repeatedly praised how the lawn looked
- Responsive scheduling — a February 2026 review credited a manager with flexibility
- Named technicians — 2023 reviews singled out two techs by name for good work

**Concerns:**
- Recent quality drop — a July 2026 review described a fungal-infested lawn left unaddressed
- Billed for no-shows — a March 2026 review said service was charged with no one coming
- Possible ownership change — a July 2026 review said the company used to be locally owned

**Where sources disagree:**
- The website describes Fairway as owner-operated by Tom Fair, while a July 2026 review says the company 'used to be' locally owned, suggesting a change the evidence doesn't otherwise confirm or explain.

## Claims & citations

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

- Cape Cod-based residential and commercial lawn, tree & shrub, and mosquito/tick control company headquartered in Harwich, self-reported as licensed for pest control and fertilizer application in Massachusetts _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Cape Cod-based residential and commercial lawn, tree & shrub, and mosquito/tick control company headquartered in Harwich, licensed for pest …”
- Self-reported ownership: owner-operated by President Tom Fair, who worked in lawn and tree care for a large regional company for 30 years before launching Fairway after that company was sold to a national chain _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Company history (self-reported): President Tom Fair worked in lawn/tree care for a large regional company for 30 years, then launched Fairwa…”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Tom Fair, President”
- Website states all service technicians are certified MA Pesticide Applicators, and the company is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals and the Cape Cod Landscape Association, with Tom Fair a past CCLA president _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: All service technicians are certified MA Pesticide Applicators”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Cape Cod Landscape Association (CCLA) member — Tom Fair is a past President”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: Massachusetts Association of Lawn Care Professionals (MALCP) member”
- A July 2026 review, from a customer of about 1.5 years, described the lawn going from excellent condition to a fungal-infested mess with issues never addressed, and said the company used to be locally owned and highly recommended _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xBdFZXUktSMmhLVnpCU1RVTXhabGQ2UTNGWU1IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlAtVWRKR2hKVzBSTUMxZld6Q3FYMHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Awful company.  Used to be locally owned and highly reccomended.  As a landcape architect for almost 50 years, I entrusted them with my s…”
- A March 2026 review said the company still charged for service on days it didn't show up, and that quality had dropped this past season after being great years earlier _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xJNVkyMUNOVGxOZW1jeVJqVlBOMDVJWTNONE9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlI5Y21CNTlNemcyRjVPN05IY3N4OEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Still required to pay for the service, even when they didn't come. Years ago when we started they were great. This past season - still ma…”
- A late-February 2026 review praised Chris Ingwersen for helpfully rescheduling a lawn treatment around a sprinkler repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkRk9USklTa05pYVZaUFZGVnRPRlpEV0hwZkxXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldFOTJISkNiaVZPVFVtOFZDWHpfLWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fairway Lawn (Chris Ingwersen) was very helpful in rescheduling by lawn service treatment due my sprinkler repairs. I can always count on…”
- Reviews from 2022 through 2024, including one from a 25-year landscaping-industry executive, praised the lawn results and specific technicians Tony and Matt by name _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUc01QcmxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTsMPrlAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My lawn looks incredible. I have been an executive in the landscaping business for 25 years. Don’t hesitate in hiring these guys!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqajh6MEZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjj8z0FA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Great company. Keep lawn green and weeds gone.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4MjZfUXBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx26_QpgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My lawn never looked better.  I want to thank you and Tony your tech for doing an outstanding job.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSaHFITGlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDRhqHLigE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Matt does great job servicing our house.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyby1Dbm5BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC2o-CnnAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best in the business”
- Google shows 3.8 stars from 18 ratings; the 8 detailed reviews on file run from 2022 through 2026 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fairway%20Lawn%20%26%20Tree%20Service-Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJFQqX3CY_-4kRpfaQ6Ndyobs) — “Google: 3.8★ from 18 ratings”
- Lawn care, tree and shrub care, and mosquito/tick control _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Cape Cod-based residential and commercial lawn, tree & shrub, and mosquito/tick control company headquartered in Harwich, licensed for pest …”
- Fertilizer and pest-control application _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: All service technicians are certified MA Pesticide Applicators”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Licensed Pest Control and Fertilizer Contractor in Massachuse…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Cape Cod-based residential and commercial lawn, tree & shrub, and mosquito/tick control company headquartered in Harwich, licensed for pest …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUc01QcmxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTsMPrlAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My lawn looks incredible. I have been an executive in the landscaping business for 25 years. Don’t hesitate in hiring these guys!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqajh6MEZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjj8z0FA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Great company. Keep lawn green and weeds gone.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4MjZfUXBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbba172d7e890f6a5!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDx26_QpgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My lawn never looked better.  I want to thank you and Tony your tech for doing an outstanding job.”
- Also offers Pest Control _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Cape Cod-based residential and commercial lawn, tree & shrub, and mosquito/tick control company headquartered in Harwich, licensed for pest …”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Stated certification/affiliation: All service technicians are certified MA Pesticide Applicators”
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Self-reported license/registration number (NOT verified against any registry): Licensed Pest Control and Fertilizer Contractor in Massachuse…”
- Also offers Tree Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com) — “Cape Cod-based residential and commercial lawn, tree & shrub, and mosquito/tick control company headquartered in Harwich, licensed for pest …”

## 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=Fairway%20Lawn%20%26%20Tree%20Service-Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJFQqX3CY_-4kRpfaQ6Ndyobs): 3.8★ from 18 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fairway%20Lawn%20%26%20Tree%20Service-Cape%20Cod&query_place_id=ChIJFQqX3CY_-4kRpfaQ6Ndyobs): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.fairwaylawntreeservice.com): Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Wogisch · 2026-07-30**: Awful company.  Used to be locally owned and highly reccomended.  As a landcape architect for almost 50 years, I entrusted them with my small lawn care for 1.5 years and went from a golf course looking green to fungal infested mess of a lawn whose issues were never addressed.  Recently I tried givin…
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Rebecca Clark · 2026-03-10**: Still required to pay for the service, even when they didn't come. Years ago when we started they were great. This past season - still makes me MAD.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dan Whitmire · 2026-02-26**: Fairway Lawn (Chris Ingwersen) was very helpful in rescheduling by lawn service treatment due my sprinkler repairs. I can always count on him to handle any issues with lawn care.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Geoff Guilfoyle · 2024-05-21**: My lawn looks incredible. I have been an executive in the landscaping business for 25 years. Don’t hesitate in hiring these guys!
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Michele Stalker · 2024-05-08**: Great company. Keep lawn green and weeds gone.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tony Costa · 2023-06-15**: My lawn never looked better.  I want to thank you and Tony your tech for doing an outstanding job.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Shaun O · 2023-04-23**: Matt does great job servicing our house.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · michael 300 · 2022-04-27**: Best in the business

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T19:10:41.230Z.
Cite as: Fairway Lawn & Tree Service-Cape Cod — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/fairway-lawn-and-tree-service-cape-cod-harwich)
Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/fairway-lawn-and-tree-service-cape-cod-harwich