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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from M J Nicholls. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
M J Nicholls is a Braintree company that, per its own telling, has been doing landscape design and installation for more than two decades — and several long-time customers back that up directly: one reviewer has used Matt and his crew for 25 years, going back to when he was still at Norfolk Aggie doing lawn maintenance before it grew into full landscaping around a pool and cabana. Today the company describes itself as a full-service landscape, hardscape, and fencing outfit serving Braintree and the South Shore, from Quincy and Milton down to Hingham and Marshfield. The reviews are dense with specifics across dozens of accounts: patios, granite steps, paver work, stonework, and fence installation and repair come up again and again, alongside dry well and French drain work, hydro seeding, and driveway snow clearing fast enough that one customer described it arriving "within minutes of calling." A recurring theme is the multi-year relationship — customers who've used the company for five, ten, even twenty-five years across several properties, citing Matt's own responsiveness and a crew that shows up when they say they will. That said, a real handful of accounts describe a different experience. A 2024 review said poor topsoil used for hydro seeding, combined with over-packed leveling, left a yard muddy with no grass. A 2023 review said the company ended a routine maintenance contract without notice after the customer hired a different company for a hardscape job. Several others describe trouble reaching anyone for a repair or follow-up after an initial job was finished, and two 2024-2025 reviews raised friction with a crew member on-site and with front-office handling of a service request. Separately, a 2020 wage-and-hour enforcement record shows a $34,513 penalty against the company under the Fair Labor Standards Act. For hardscape, fencing, or ongoing landscape maintenance, the volume and specificity of the praise here — much of it from repeat, years-long customers — is real; it's worth getting the scope and any follow-up commitments in writing, given the handful of accounts describing trouble reaching the company after the main work was done.
We had a great experience with MJ Nicholas Landscaping. They built our patio and landscaped our backyard, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Matt was extremely responsive throughout the entire process, and the pricing was fair and transparent from the start. The crew was skilled, professional, and efficient, and they completed the project with great attention to detail. We highly recommend MJ Nicholas Landscaping to anyone looking for high-quality landscaping and hardscaping work.
We had a great experience with Nicholls Landscaping. We had them pull out multiple very old and overgrown bushes from the front of our home. This was done efficiently and well, coordinating with Dig Safe-- the guys left the place looking great. Then Matt gave us options for new plantings... he answered questions patiently and with much knowledge of the options and sent an estimate quickly. The installation date was scheduled quite quickly. Peter and his helper arrived early and worked so hard to plant. They welcomed questions and gave care tips. The entire experience was a wonderful, reasonable, and good one. No pressure, efficient work and scheduling, and knowledge about plants for our area and spot, and great people! We heartily recommend them!
I have used Matt and his team for more than 25 years. Their work is excellent. They originally started by doing lawn maintenance when Matt was still at Norfolk Aggie. That lead to them doing all of the landscaping around my pool and cabana. His workers are friendly and professional. The design team is top notch!
Matt, has been super responsive. We had a pretty big job, his crew was pleasant and flexible. We had changes and they were accommodating. Highly recommend Matt - honest and straight forward. Shows up when he says he will and does what he says he will.
If I could leave more stars I would! When Matt Nicholls was just starting he talked about his education in landscape design and his enthusiasm for creating awesome spaces. Over time MJ Nicholls has become THE go-to landscaping company in the area. It is such a delight to see the success he has become. Matt himself is creative and practical, and the crew for our project was diligent, professional, considerate, clean, and communicated clearly. We had major and transformative landscape done—walls, walkways, irrigation, new lawns—and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Bravo MJ Nicholls!
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