# Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction **Trade:** Landscaping · **Phone:** (508) 845-9936 · **Website:** https://ideallandscapingma.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction is a Holden-based landscape design/build company serving central Massachusetts, with a second stated location in Shrewsbury and a history dating to 1996. The company describes work including patios, walkways, driveways, stairs, retaining and garden walls, outdoor living areas, water features, planting and lawn installations, and general landscape maintenance. Its website says it is fully insured, and the Massachusetts registry verifies active HIC license 201895 for Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction, Inc. Customers consistently describe detailed planning, clear communication, careful site preparation, hardscaping craftsmanship, cleanup, and follow-through. Recent reviews describe a technically difficult walkway with drainage, patio and hearth work, and repeated projects; older reviews describe patios, fire pits, walls, plantings, and steps. BBB reports accreditation and an A+ rating, while Houzz reports 5.0 from 8 ratings and 60 projects. Before booking, confirm the current scope, written estimate, schedule, drainage approach, warranty or maintenance terms, and which crew will perform the work. The available review record is strongly positive but reflects customer reports rather than a guarantee of future outcomes. **Strengths:** - Detailed positive project reviews consistently praise communication, planning, craftsmanship, responsiveness, and cleanup. - Active Massachusetts HIC license 201895 is registry-verified. - Broad hardscaping and landscape design/build service range is documented across the official site and directories. **Concerns:** - Schedule, scope, drainage, warranty/maintenance terms, and crew assignment should be confirmed in the written proposal. - Review evidence is strongly positive but remains customer-reported and cannot guarantee future results. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The Massachusetts registry verifies active HIC license 201895 for Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction, Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 201895 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction, Inc” - The company provides landscape design/build and hardscaping services including patios, walkways, driveways, stairs, walls, planting, lawns, water features, and general landscape work. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://ideallandscapingma.com) — “Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction is a full-service residential landscape design/build contractor serving Holden, Shrewsbury, and c…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holden/profile/landscape-contractors/ideal-landscape-maintenance-construction-inc-0261-218095) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Landscape contracting and design, Lawn maintenance, Mason contracting, Patio building, Garden and…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603) — “Services offered (Houzz): Design Build, Decorative Block Walls and Stairs, Paver Walks, Patios and Driveways, Natural Stone Walks, Patios an…” - Recent customers praise communication, planning, site preparation, hardscaping craftsmanship, responsiveness, cleanup, and completed results across walkways, patios, drainage, and related projects. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pRemNsRTRZVms1VjJvNVdIazBTV3hIZFVGTVdsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjQzclE4YVk5V2o5WHk0SWxHdUFMWlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his crew came put a front walkway in at my historic home. He explained all aspects of the project to me, gave suggestions that …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tseGEyaEVWbk5PTkhaT1NuRXdkM0l3ZDBwUGNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklxa2hEVnNONHZOSnEwd3Iwd0pPckE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would highly recommend Chris and the crew at Ideal Landscaping. They completed a technically difficult walkway installation with a comp…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJU0pqTzZPX1ppcU1BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEISJjO6O_ZiqMA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Love my new beautiful walkway! Ideal Landscape recently constructed a new paver walkway in my backyard. Chris was super helpful and inf…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VKVzE1cDJudGRMWTlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJW15p2ntdLY9AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From the day that Chris stopped by to bid on our plans for a new patio, to sending an estimate, to planning for the work, doing the work,…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJVDBpX0RILWM3Zzd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEIT0i_DH-c7g7wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have used Chris King and the Ideal Team for 3 separate projects over the past several years and can recommend them without reservation.…” - BBB reports accreditation and an A+ rating, and Houzz reports 60 projects with a 5.0 rating from 8 ratings. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holden/profile/landscape-contractors/ideal-landscape-maintenance-construction-inc-0261-218095) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holden/profile/landscape-contractors/ideal-landscape-maintenance-construction-inc-0261-218095) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 8 ratings” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603) — “60 project(s) shown on Houzz” - The packet contains 33 Google ratings, 8 Houzz ratings, and detailed positive project reviews across recent years. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ideal%20Landscape%20Maintenance%20%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJyYd4ezH_44kRcsyF9Ijs4PM) — “Google: 5★ from 33 ratings” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pRemNsRTRZVms1VjJvNVdIazBTV3hIZFVGTVdsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjQzclE4YVk5V2o5WHk0SWxHdUFMWlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Chris and his crew came put a front walkway in at my historic home. He explained all aspects of the project to me, gave suggestions that …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KRlJrZzNWMFZ1WWs5dmJsRkJiMUF0TkROaVVsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJFRkg3V0VuYk9vblFBb1AtNDNiUlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Ideal Landscaping for any landscaping or stonescaping project. Chris King, the owner, is professional, responsive, and…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tseGEyaEVWbk5PTkhaT1NuRXdkM0l3ZDBwUGNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf3e0ec88f485cc72!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOklxa2hEVnNONHZOSnEwd3Iwd0pPckE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would highly recommend Chris and the crew at Ideal Landscaping. They completed a technically difficult walkway installation with a comp…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 8 ratings” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://ideallandscapingma.com) — “Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction is a full-service residential landscape design/build contractor serving Holden, Shrewsbury, and c…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holden/profile/landscape-contractors/ideal-landscape-maintenance-construction-inc-0261-218095) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Landscape contracting and design, Lawn maintenance, Mason contracting, Patio building, Garden and…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603) — “Services offered (Houzz): Design Build, Decorative Block Walls and Stairs, Paver Walks, Patios and Driveways, Natural Stone Walks, Patios an…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holden/profile/landscape-contractors/ideal-landscape-maintenance-construction-inc-0261-218095) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Landscape contracting and design, Lawn maintenance, Mason contracting, Patio building, Garden and…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603) — “Services offered (Houzz): Design Build, Decorative Block Walls and Stairs, Paver Walks, Patios and Driveways, Natural Stone Walks, Patios an…” ## License Status: **active** (#201895, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-24, 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=Ideal%20Landscape%20Maintenance%20%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJyYd4ezH_44kRcsyF9Ijs4PM): 5.0★ from 33 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ideal%20Landscape%20Maintenance%20%26%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJyYd4ezH_44kRcsyF9Ijs4PM): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/holden/profile/landscape-contractors/ideal-landscape-maintenance-construction-inc-0261-218095): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://ideallandscapingma.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/stone-pavers-and-concrete/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction-pfvwus-pf~940483603): 5.0★ from 8 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nicole Halper · 2026-05-07**: Chris and his crew came put a front walkway in at my historic home. He explained all aspects of the project to me, gave suggestions that would best fit the feel of my house, and provided different options for my perusal. Communication was solid and frequent.They were prompt, efficient, and the walk… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elisa Heinricher · 2025-10-13**: I highly recommend Ideal Landscaping for any landscaping or stonescaping project. Chris King, the owner, is professional, responsive, and always quick to return calls. His team does exceptional and creative work—transforming your property from good to wow! They take care of every detail, from start … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Morocco · 2025-08-21**: I would highly recommend Chris and the crew at Ideal Landscaping. They completed a technically difficult walkway installation with a complex drainage system underneath. Chris went over every step of the project before hand and they performed at the highest professional level. The finished product lo… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cheryl Maykel · 2025-07-15**: Chris and his team were great to work with! They were very professional, friendly and accommodating, and they finished super quickly. We are extremely happy with how the project came out in the end! I would hire them again for the next project and highly recommend! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melany Cheeseman · 2025-06-09**: Love my new beautiful walkway! Ideal Landscape recently constructed a new paver walkway in my backyard. Chris was super helpful and informative at the consultation, sharing photos of similar projects, suggestions for paver choices, and design ideas. The quote I received shortly after the consulta… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rich Simpson · 2025-06-04**: From the day that Chris stopped by to bid on our plans for a new patio, to sending an estimate, to planning for the work, doing the work, and clean up - working with Ideal Landscape was a joy. Chris is the consummate professional. He helped walk us through the decisions we needed to make without pre… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Rooke · 2025-05-07**: I have used Chris King and the Ideal Team for 3 separate projects over the past several years and can recommend them without reservation. My jobs probably aren't his biggest, but they were big to us and he treated them as such. His team was prompt, courteous, meticulous, professional, and above all … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marc Ledeboer · 2025-05-07**: We had Chris and his crew install a patio and a hearth for our wood stove. Both projects came out great. His communication through the entire process was fantastic. I would highly recommend Ideal Landscape. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zachary Dutton · 2025-04-19**: Chris and his team were a pleasure to work with. He was great at communicating and responding to questions and they got the work done quickly and professionally. The front and back of our house looks so much better after the work they did. We will definitely work with him again. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · joe l · 2024-11-22**: Our front steps were falling apart, and with the winter coming, we knew we had to get this issue rectified. I reached out to Chris with Ideal landscape and he came over to assess the damage, and review the different options I had. He made himself very available for any and all questions I had throu… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-24T14:00:03.426Z. Cite as: Ideal Landscape Maintenance & Construction — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/ideal-landscape-maintenance-and-construction