# Sunset Landscaping

**Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 173 Henshaw St, Leicester, MA 01524 · **Phone:** (508) 892-3060 · **Website:** http://sunsetlandscaping.org/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 4.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 28 reviews across 6 sources.
96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 6 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Sunset Landscaping, a family-owned Leicester company under owner Michael Novia, has built its Worcester County reputation on hardscaping as much as lawn care — reviewers repeatedly point to patios, retaining walls, walkways, and outdoor fireplaces built cleanly and, in more than one case, remarkably fast.

The reviews from 2024 through 2026 describe a pattern of repeat business: one Angi reviewer says they've contracted Sunset for three projects and were quoting a fourth as of a 2024 review; another describes hiring the company twice, first for small stonework and later for a full patio and fireplace. Turnaround gets specific praise too — one 2025 review describes a patio quoted on a Monday and completed four days later. Several December 2025 reviews describe a crew led by Nate handling both hardscaping and general lawn care, with recurring mentions of a responsive, family-owned operation.

Two things are worth a quick note. The company's own site says it's been established over 24 years, while its Angi profile lists seven years of experience — a real gap between the two accounts worth asking about directly. And in a 2018 Thumbtack review, a customer described no follow-through after repeated calls and messages; that's the one negative account on file, and every review since, across four sources, has been positive.

Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. For hardscaping, excavation, or general landscaping in Worcester County, Sunset Landscaping has a consistently strong recent record, with the kind of repeat-customer pattern that's hard to fake.

**Strengths:**
- Repeat clients — multiple customers across three or more projects
- Fast turnaround — a patio quoted and completed within days
- Resourceful crew — hand-dug and hauled material when equipment couldn't access the site
- Clean, careful work — consistently praised for tidy job sites

**Concerns:**
- Old follow-through complaint — a 2018 review described unreturned calls

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's website says it's been established over 24 years, while its Angi profile lists seven years of experience

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active (license 211135) _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 211135 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Sunset Landscaping LLC”
- Multiple clients describe repeat business across three or more separate projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/sunset-landscaping-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We have contracted Sunset on three projects and currently quoting a fourth. We have found them to be conscientious, professional and very…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.sunsetLandscaping.138221708.html) — “5★ Have had work done twice now, from small stones to now a large patio and fireplace. Excellent both times along with spring cleanup.”
- A 2025 review described a patio quoted on a Monday and completed four days later _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/sunset-landscaping-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ We could not be happier with how our patio turned out from Sunset. We got our quote Monday and our patio was started and completed 4 days…”
- Hand-dug and hauled material by hand when wet ground prevented equipment access _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/sunset-landscaping-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ The staff was very professional to deal with. They even made the decision to haul the material over to the site and actually hand dig out…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.sunsetLandscaping.138221708.html) — “5★ The staff was very professional. They hand dug and hauled material when wet ground prevented equipment access. Overall experience was gre…”
- A 2018 Thumbtack review described no follow-through after repeated calls and messages _(confidence: low)_
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/leicester/landscaping/sunset-landscaping/service/319572189533454525) — “1★ No follow-through. After sending my address & phone & calling/leaving voice mail no follow-up by this merchant. He is apparently too busy…”
- Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://sunsetlandscaping.org) — “Sunset Landscaping is a family-owned and operated Leicester company offering residential and commercial landscaping, lawn maintenance, excav…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1UmJYQkhTR1JqUmxGd1NVZ3hjSFZPWHpOQlpIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x37420e1125f223b2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk5RbXBHSGRjRlFwSUgxcHVOXzNBZHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Where do I begin? Sunset Landscaping did a phenomenal job on my front and backyard. Nate and his guys transformed my front yard especiall…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OMFVsWnhORk5rZFhseldEUlVPVFJtYjNWcVZHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x37420e1125f223b2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmN0UlZxNFNkdXlzWDRUOTRmb3VqVGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The best landscaping company around! Very Respectful, Hard workers, and go above and beyond for their customers!”
- Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/sunset-landscaping-llc-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ The staff was very professional to deal with. They even made the decision to haul the material over to the site and actually hand dig out…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.sunsetLandscaping.138221708.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): excavation, hardscape designs, patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways, landscape designs, lawn mainten…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#211135, 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=Sunset%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJD31WLqUD5IkRsiPyJREOQjc): 4.7★ from 18 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunset%20Landscaping&query_place_id=ChIJD31WLqUD5IkRsiPyJREOQjc): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://sunsetlandscaping.org): 24 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/leicester/landscaping/sunset-landscaping/service/319572189533454525): 4.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/sunset-landscaping-llc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.sunsetLandscaping.138221708.html): 5.0★ from 6 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Jordan Roberge · 2026-08-15**: Sunset was great with communication and getting the job done in our timeline! We were happy with the work and they did everything they said they would
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · James Hill · 2026-07-23**: Solid team - plan to hire them again if the need arises. They showed up on time, worked quickly, cleaned up after themselves and built us an awesome retaining wall and drainage system for a deck project. They answered all of my questions and were a pleasure to work with. Couldn't recommend them more
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Farah Mohamamd · 2026-05-02**: Where do I begin? Sunset Landscaping did a phenomenal job on my front and backyard. Nate and his guys transformed my front yard especially after this winter. It was not an easy winter and it left my front as well as my backyard a complete mess but Nate was able to come in and explain what he and his…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Matt L. · 2026-05-01**: Have had work done twice now, from small stones to now a large patio and fireplace. Excellent both times along with spring cleanup.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mer nam · 2026-04-04**: Great job done by the team. Hard working professionals and on time.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Lempicki · 2025-12-21**: these guys do such a great job, every job is done with exceptional care and it always looks beautiful. can’t say enough good things about these guys!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Morgan · 2025-12-20**: Excellent work and did not leave any mess
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Megan · 2025-12-20**: Beautiful work done by Sunset Landscaping and Nate’s employees. They are all so respectful and exceed my expectations! I highly recommend them for all your landscape and hardscape needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Misael Guzman · 2025-12-20**: The best landscaping company around! Very Respectful, Hard workers, and go above and beyond for their customers!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Collin · 2025-12-20**: The most caring and hardworking company around. Always making sure the customer is happy with the results !

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