# Sofkin Landscaping

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 5 St Francis Cir, Hyannis, MA 02601 · **Phone:** (508) 280-1614 · **Website:** https://sofkinlandscape.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 4.1/5** (high confidence) — from 51 reviews across 4 sources.
98% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 15 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Sofkin Landscaping works out of Hyannis, and the same name keeps showing up across dozens of reviews: Nick, also written Nikola or Niko, personally grading a yard, adjusting an irrigation head, or clearing storm debris off a driveway. A customer who says Nick has worked their property for three years describes him teaching them about their roses and orchard along the way, and that hands-on, owner-present style runs through nearly every account.

Irrigation work is where the specifics pile up fastest. One homeowner describes trying to get their own system running after watching a few YouTube videos, getting it working "but not correctly," then having Nick show up exactly when he said he would and methodically check each water head before setting a watering schedule. Others describe him installing whole systems and coming back afterward for fine-tune adjustments. Storm response follows the same pattern — after separate storms knocked branches down across their yards, reviewers say he responded the same day or the next morning to clear the debris.

Lawn rehab gets similar detail: one review describes a front lawn recovering from creeping bent grass after dethatching, top-soiling, fertilizing and overseeding, with the owner texting for photos and checking in repeatedly as the grass came back over three weeks. A longer-tenured customer says they've used Sofkin for many years and describe the work as consistently well done.

Pricing comes up as a strength rather than a complaint across different jobs — one customer says Sofkin "had the low bid" among competing quotes, others separately call the price "very reasonable" or "affordable." Hardscaping shows up too, with a retaining wall and driveway rebuild and a separate patio install both described as clean, well-executed jobs, though with less depth behind them than the irrigation and lawn work.

The one exception to an otherwise consistent record is a single-star Google review describing the opposite pattern: good "at first," then told last-minute that Nick could no longer take on their yard. Worth asking about before booking, especially for a larger or longer-running project, given how much of the rest of the record rests on a single owner-operator doing the hands-on work himself.

**Strengths:**
- Irrigation troubleshooting — repeatedly praised for diagnosing and fixing systems
- Storm cleanup speed — same-day or next-day response after storms
- Owner-operator — Nick personally does the hands-on work
- Fair pricing — called low, reasonable or affordable across jobs
- Repeat customers — some describe using Sofkin for years

**Concerns:**
- Job abandonment — one reviewer says work was dropped last-minute

## Claims & citations

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

- Google shows a 4.9-star average from 43 ratings; Angi shows 5.0 from 12 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sofkin%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJ207yQWspxEcRgEaCWdJXhBs) — “Google: 4.9★ from 43 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/sofkin-landscaping-irrigation-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 12 ratings”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe Nick personally diagnosing and fixing irrigation systems, including methodically checking each water head after a DIY setup went wrong _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aWFdVNTNZbXA0U2pKNVkwUnJVbTB5VWxGQ1gxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZXWU53Ymp4SjJ5Y0RrUm0yUlFCX1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sofkin Landscaping did an excellent job installing the irrigation system at my home and has also been providing reliable lawn maintenance…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKdFIwaHJXVWw2Tm10WGNuUkVVV0p4YlVkcU5XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJtR0hrWUl6NmtXcnREUWJxbUdqNWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick set up my whole irrigation system. Fix my lawn, the grass never looked greener and healthier. From now on ,he is my  guy for landsca…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKUVYwWnNhREZrY1ZSWGVHUjBlVVl5WlhwYVRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJQV0ZsaDFkcVRXeGR0eUYyZXpaTXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Third has been my greatest Google search yet as a homeowner here on Cape Cod. @nikolapopov7038 is one of the nicest guys I have rubbed el…”
- Multiple reviewers say Sofkin responded the same day or next day after storms to clear fallen branches and yard debris _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5alRVeEtNMVU1TFdONFgzaHBTRVZUYm1kcWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9jTUxKM1U5LWN4X3hpSEVTbmdqaWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nikola and his crew did a great job cleaning up the post winter storm damage...trees, branches were down, and yard was a mess of leaves, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCNWJHbHdUSGRoZEZwRVEwTnVUR1pzUTNWSldWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjB5bGlwTHdhdFpEQ0NuTGZsQ3VJWVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Reached out after major snow storm that took down many large branches all around the property. He responded right away and came to take c…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4Rk4zbEtTMkZ5VEVGd2JVWnBaV2w1YkRoNlZrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxFN3lKS2FyTEFwbUZpZWl5bDh6VkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Crew at Sofkin Landscape came out for an after Blizzard cleanup and did an excellent job. The price was fair. I was quickly scheduled…”
- A three-year customer describes Nick as the owner working directly on their property, teaching them about their roses and orchard along the way _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJckxDV3JnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCIrLCWrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick,  the owner of Sofkin has been working on my property for 3 years. My roses are beautiful, my orchard which he recommended and plant…”
- A long-time customer says they have used Sofkin for many years and describe the work as consistently well done _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25vNE9XNVdOWFkzVFZOcUxVTTJWMkpNVVRSS2RHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOno4OW5WNXY3TVNqLUM2V2JMUTRKdGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have been using Sofkin for many years. They are always perfect and everything that they do. They will not leave your house even if it t…”
- Reviewers across different jobs describe pricing as low, reasonable or affordable, including one who says Sofkin had the low bid among competing quotes _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5alRVeEtNMVU1TFdONFgzaHBTRVZUYm1kcWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9jTUxKM1U5LWN4X3hpSEVTbmdqaWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nikola and his crew did a great job cleaning up the post winter storm damage...trees, branches were down, and yard was a mess of leaves, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKdFIwaHJXVWw2Tm10WGNuUkVVV0p4YlVkcU5XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJtR0hrWUl6NmtXcnREUWJxbUdqNWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick set up my whole irrigation system. Fix my lawn, the grass never looked greener and healthier. From now on ,he is my  guy for landsca…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/sofkin-landscaping-irrigation-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Sofkin was quick to answer my request for quotes. They had the low bid, and then were quick to schedule and do a great job!! Very pleased…”
- A one-star Google review says the crew was good at first, then told the customer last-minute that Nick could no longer do their yard _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21Kek0wMUthM28xYVVndFYwWjNhWFJ0UVhWRlpVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJzM01Ka3o1aUgtV0Z3aXRtQXVFZUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Great , at first. Then tells you he can't do your yard anymore, very disappointing and last minute!”
- Hardscaping work includes a retaining wall and driveway rebuild, and a new patio installation, each praised as clean and well-executed _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poWVRITTRSalpFWDJnNGJsRTNVbmRMTmtwc1JFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhYTHM4RjZEX2g4blE3UndLNkpsREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Sofkin to build a retaining wall and redo our driveway, and the results are beyond impressive. The crew was professional, punctu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKVVFWOVZTVU5QVnpoZlNuQmtlRFk1U0dKWWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJUQV9VSUNPVzhfSnBkeDY5SGJYc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hire Nicolas  to install a new patio, and we were thrilled with the results. The crew was on time, respectful of our property, and the…”
- One review describes lawn rehabilitation work -- dethatching, top soil, fertilizing and overseeding -- used to recover a lawn from creeping bent grass, with visible improvement in three weeks _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VManFpdXY1bHBTUXFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKELjqiuv5lpSQqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick is doing a wonderful job helping us recover from extensive creeping bent grass that had covered our front lawn. He did a lot of work…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGT2JIcExVVmhJVTFwMFduQlBRbkp1WTFWWVJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFObHpLUVhIU1p0WnBPQnJuY1VYRHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Sofkin to grade, level, retain and plant grass in our backyard. Nik provided us with a free estimate and came up with a plan to …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taS1NtOVlNRGcxY0MxTkxWOWplRU5PWlRoeU1rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZKSm9YMDg1cC1NLV9jeENOZThyMkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great service, quality work, and reasonable pricing. They did grass seeding and sod installation for us, and everything came out clean an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aWFdVNTNZbXA0U2pKNVkwUnJVbTB5VWxGQ1gxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZXWU53Ymp4SjJ5Y0RrUm0yUlFCX1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sofkin Landscaping did an excellent job installing the irrigation system at my home and has also been providing reliable lawn maintenance…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5alRVeEtNMVU1TFdONFgzaHBTRVZUYm1kcWFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9jTUxKM1U5LWN4X3hpSEVTbmdqaWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nikola and his crew did a great job cleaning up the post winter storm damage...trees, branches were down, and yard was a mess of leaves, …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poWVRITTRSalpFWDJnNGJsRTNVbmRMTmtwc1JFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhYTHM4RjZEX2g4blE3UndLNkpsREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hired Sofkin to build a retaining wall and redo our driveway, and the results are beyond impressive. The crew was professional, punctu…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKVVFWOVZTVU5QVnpoZlNuQmtlRFk1U0dKWWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJUQV9VSUNPVzhfSnBkeDY5SGJYc0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We hire Nicolas  to install a new patio, and we were thrilled with the results. The crew was on time, respectful of our property, and the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VManFpdXY1bHBTUXFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1b8457d259824680!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKELjqiuv5lpSQqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick is doing a wonderful job helping us recover from extensive creeping bent grass that had covered our front lawn. He did a lot of work…”

## 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=Sofkin%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJ207yQWspxEcRgEaCWdJXhBs): 4.9★ from 43 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sofkin%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJ207yQWspxEcRgEaCWdJXhBs): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://sofkinlandscape.com): 17 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/hyannis/sofkin-landscaping-irrigation-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 12 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · N Turnbull · 2026-07-07**: We hired Sofkin to grade, level, retain and plant grass in our backyard. Nik provided us with a free estimate and came up with a plan to improve our very sloped yard. When we struggled to come up with ideas, he gave us suggestions and provided us with additional viewpoints.

He and his crew were ext…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tony “CAPE COD ROOFER” Sivitski · 2026-06-29**: Great service, quality work, and reasonable pricing. They did grass seeding and sod installation for us, and everything came out clean and professional. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dan Shields · 2026-06-17**: This is the first review I have ever done and I cannot express how lucky we were to find Sofkin Landscaping and irrigation’s flyer in our mailbox amongst all the advertisements you receive on the day of settlement. Nikola is fantastic to work with and his work is beyond words. I highly recommend his…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nick Lazarov · 2026-06-11**: Sofkin Landscaping did an excellent job installing the irrigation system at my home and has also been providing reliable lawn maintenance. Their team is professional, responsive, and always does quality work. The irrigation system works perfectly and has made maintaining my lawn and garden much easi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · kristin O'Connor · 2026-06-03**: We are thrilled with our new grass and highly recommend Nikola.  He is wonderful to work with and is extremely knowledgeable.  He took great care of our yard.
Thank you, Nikola!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Гриша Киоссе · 2026-05-23**: We hired this landscaping company and the improvement in our yard over the past year has been amazing. Our grass has never looked healthier or greener, and the mulch work completely transformed the appearance of our landscaping beds. Everything looks clean, fresh, and professionally maintained.

The…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ayta Samadli · 2026-05-21**: We started working with this landscaping company in the spring of 2025, and one year later I can honestly say I have never seen my yard look this beautiful. The transformation has been incredible.

The team is professional, reliable, hardworking, and pays attention to every detail. They consistently…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Barnes · 2026-05-19**: Nikola and his crew are the best and most affordable landscapers on the cape. They do a high quality job for a very reasonable price and stand by their work. Highly recommend them.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Mary ellen Mcfarland · 2026-05-14**: Great , at first. Then tells you he can't do your yard anymore, very disappointing and last minute!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Leigh Volkmann · 2026-04-22**: These guys are great!  Met Nick last fall while he was cleaning up a neighbors yard. We agreed on price what need to be done. They came next day. My yard hasn't looked that good in years.
Highly Recommend Sofkin Landscaping!

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