--- title: "TJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor" description: "TJB-INC is a landscaping and drainage contractor that lists Hamden as its service area and says it has been in business for 50 years. It holds a 4.6-star a" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # TJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor **Trade:** Landscaping · **Address:** 12 Crestway, Hamden, CT 06514 · **Phone:** (203) 287-0636 · **Website:** http://www.tjb-inc.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.3/5** (high confidence) — from 81 reviews across 6 sources. 96% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 10 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read TJB-INC is a landscaping and drainage contractor that lists Hamden as its service area and says it has been in business for 50 years. It holds a 4.6-star average from 99 Google ratings and 4.9 stars from 33 ratings on Houzz, and its BBB grade is A+. A recent customer asked for drainage rework and other landscaping and said it was done in a timely manner and has been working well so far. A customer with a small drain problem said Ted came out for a consultation and ended up fixing it. One caller who lived too far away said Ted reviewed photos of a drainage issue and sent suggestions at no cost. A recent reviewer wrote that Ted, Rob and his crew turned a small 100 gallon pond into a 1000+ gallon pond with a bog, a stream and 3 waterfalls. A 2025 customer said TJB designed and built a waterfall and bog filter for a backyard pond. In a 2023 Houzz review, a homeowner said Ted came back in the spring and created a swale, regraded the area and fixed a low spot. A 2025 reviewer wrote that their condo had used TJB for snow removal since 2013. A 2025 Google reviewer who had been a customer for five years said lawn maintenance got bad and calls and emails went unanswered. A 2024 Houzz reviewer said solar paver lights bought from the company could not keep a charge and replacement parts were never sent. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0507853, as active, held by Ted J Greiner. **Strengths:** - Drainage rework — a recent customer said it has been working well - A pond rebuild — a recent reviewer got a 1000+ gallon pond - A small drain fix — Ted fixed it after a recent consultation **Concerns:** - Lawn maintenance decline — a 2025 customer said calls went unanswered - Solar paver lights — a 2024 buyer said replacement parts never came ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Holds a 4.6-star average from 99 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TJB-INC%20Landscape%20%26%20Drainage%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJE_O8qpXa54kRQT-jupOjnc4) — “Google: 4.6★ from 99 ratings” - Rated 4.9 stars from 33 ratings on Houzz _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tjb-inc-landscape-and-drainage-contractor-pfvwus-pf~1761869859) — “Houzz: 4.9★ from 33 ratings” - BBB grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/landscape-contractors/tjb-inc-landscape-drainage-contractor-0111-6000106) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Says it has been in business for 50 years and lists Hamden as its service area _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.tjb-inc.com) — “Self-reported 50 years in business” - [Official Website](http://www.tjb-inc.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Hamden” - A recent customer said drainage rework was done in a timely manner and has been working well _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkeWJXSm9hVWxVVlY5dWFWVTFaWE0wUTNWUWVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce9da393baa33f41!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdybWJoaUlUVV9uaVU1ZXM0Q3VQeFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Requested drainage rework and other landscaping. Ted and his team's expertise showed in how they proposed a cost-effective solution and i…” - A recent customer said Ted fixed a small drain problem after a consultation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toMllVOVdZbU5rWVUxUFJ6ZG9TemQ1VWxCeGNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce9da393baa33f41!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkh2YU9WYmNkYU1PRzdoSzd5UlBxcUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a small drain problem. Ted came out for consultation and he ended up fixing the problem. He went above and beyond.” - A recent reviewer described a 1000+ gallon pond with a bog, a stream and 3 waterfalls _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGdk5sQlJlRmxXZDJRNVFtTjVYemREY25aMk1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce9da393baa33f41!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFvNlBReFlWd2Q5QmN5XzdDcnZ2MlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ted, Rob and his crew transformed our side yard from a small 100 gallon necklace pond into a spacious outdoor bog, bird bath, meandering …” - A 2023 Houzz reviewer said Ted created a swale, regraded the area and fixed a low spot _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tjb-inc-landscape-and-drainage-contractor-pfvwus-pf~1761869859) — “5★ Ted is amazing. We had a complex problem with excessive drainage onto and under our driveway and garage following what seemed to be the c…” - A 2025 customer said lawn maintenance got bad and calls and emails went unanswered _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5a1JIUm9SMHc1T1RGVmFUZENha3RPVTJwMk1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce9da393baa33f41!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9kRHRoR0w5OTFVaTdCaktOU2p2MlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Been a customer for 5 years. The first 3 years were good. After that it went downhill. Would never answer calls or emails. My lawn mainte…” - A 2024 Houzz reviewer said replacement parts for solar paver lights were never sent _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tjb-inc-landscape-and-drainage-contractor-pfvwus-pf~1761869859) — “1★ This company also sells 4x8" Solar Brick Pave Landscape Lights. We purchased over $1,000 worth of lights and parts. The solar charging wa…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0507853, as active, held by Ted J Greiner. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0507853 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: TED J GREINER” - Specializes in Landscaping _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkeWJXSm9hVWxVVlY5dWFWVTFaWE0wUTNWUWVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce9da393baa33f41!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdybWJoaUlUVV9uaVU1ZXM0Q3VQeFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Requested drainage rework and other landscaping. Ted and his team's expertise showed in how they proposed a cost-effective solution and i…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tGdk5sQlJlRmxXZDJRNVFtTjVYemREY25aMk1sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xce9da393baa33f41!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkFvNlBReFlWd2Q5QmN5XzdDcnZ2MlE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Ted, Rob and his crew transformed our side yard from a small 100 gallon necklace pond into a spacious outdoor bog, bird bath, meandering …” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0507853, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Official Website](http://www.tjb-inc.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TJB-INC%20Landscape%20%26%20Drainage%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJE_O8qpXa54kRQT-jupOjnc4): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/landscape-contractors/tjb-inc-landscape-drainage-contractor-0111-6000106): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/tjb-inc-landscape-and-drainage-contractor-pfvwus-pf~1761869859): 4.9★ from 33 ratings - [Local News](https://www.ndspro.com/contractor): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TJB-INC%20Landscape%20%26%20Drainage%20Contractor&query_place_id=ChIJE_O8qpXa54kRQT-jupOjnc4): 4.6★ from 99 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jihoon William Lee · 2026-10-14**: Requested drainage rework and other landscaping. Ted and his team's expertise showed in how they proposed a cost-effective solution and implemented it in a timely manner. The team was transparent and explained everything well. The outcome looks very professional and has been working well so far. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Isabelle Jacquinto · 2026-09-21**: Ted reviewed our water issue and I have to say it was a breathe of fresh air to have someone be honest and not rip you off. He was also very pleasant to speak to. Thank you. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Sites · 2026-09-15**: Exceptional service from Ted and Crew of TJB Landscape- Very knowledgeable on what needed to be done at my home-I would highly recommend TJB for any/all Landsape projects you may have. I had many areas of dead grass that needed to be aerated and deep seeded in order to be ready for spring growth. A… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · mike demetro · 2026-09-13**: A couple years back, I had TJB do a complete landscaping job of my front yard. It included removing overgrown bushes, installing a retaining wall with drainage and a completely new front yard. Their quality of their work was great and dealing with Ted, Rob and his crew was a pleasure. As in any lawn… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Daniel Korponai · 2026-06-25**: I spoke to the father about quoting a job at my new house. He spoke to me at length about everything I should consider and ultimately empowered me to do the work myself. Unbelievably knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to what my needs were. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Samuel Lifton · 2026-06-11**: Ted is great. I called with a question, and even though I live too far for him to do the actual work, he explained solutions to my drainage issue and took the time to review my photos and send me suggestions. Great guidance and excellent service all for no cost! I would highly suggest his services. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Terence Corcoran · 2026-06-08**: I had a drainage issue on my property. Ted came by and gave me great advice on how to correct the issue. I was prepared to pay for this advice, but he didn't charge me. I wholeheartedly recommend TJB Landscape and Drainage. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Zeranski · 2026-06-06**: Ted, Rob and his crew transformed our side yard from a small 100 gallon necklace pond into a spacious outdoor bog, bird bath, meandering stream and 1000+ gallon pond! It looks very natural and beautiful. Neighbors love it, birds love it and toads especially love it! It includes 3 waterfalls and e… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Katherine Park · 2026-05-17**: I had a small drain problem. Ted came out for consultation and he ended up fixing the problem. He went above and beyond. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kyle Quinn · 2026-05-16**: Ted's consultation was so helpful and worth the expense. He saved me thousands with his simple solutions. I would recommend his services to anyone. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T10:38:41.572Z. 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