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17 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Landscaping Services in Worcester, MA
Founded in 2009, V.I.P. Landscaping has established itself as a trusted leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. Our team brings over 16 years of collective industry experience, specializing in tailored services ranging from lawn maintenance and hardscaping to comprehensive site work and emergency snow removal. We invest in ongoing certifications like Snow and Ice Management Association credentials and Unilock installation expertise to ensure technical excellence. Backed by full licensing and insurance, we pride ourselves on treating every property with the same care as our own. Our dedication to quality has earned us seven consecutive Best of Worcester Landscaping awards, while our community initiatives reflect our commitment to local causes like the Walk to End Alzheimer's.With 24/7 availability for urgent needs, we deliver measurable results through personalized service plans, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a staff trained in the latest industry standards. Our patented approach to winter preparation and utility installation showcases our innovative problem-solving capabilities. From seasonal cleanups to complex excavation projects, we combine technical mastery with local knowledge to meet the unique demands of Worcester and surrounding areas.
Services
Lawn Care Maintenance
Spring/Fall Clean-Ups
New Lawn Installation
Landscape Design
Commercial Snow Removal
Patio Installation
Walkway Construction
Hardscaping
Excavation Services
Material Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over 16 years of experience in landscaping services.
- Our team maintains certifications in snow management and pesticide application.
- We provide 24/7 emergency services for urgent needs.
- Customized solutions tailored to each client's specific requirements.
- Awarded Best of Worcester Landscaping for seven consecutive years.
Associations and certifications
- Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA)
- Unilock Certified Installer
What people say
Exceptional services
Amazing outcomes
Highest-quality services
Personalized service
Best of Worcester
Services
Lawn Care Maintenance
Our lawn care includes weekly maintenance programs with seasonal cleanups, mulch installation, aeration, pruning, and parking lot upkeep. Utilizing top-tier equipment and certified technicians, we ensure lush, safe outdoor environments for residential and commercial properties while adapting to seasonal requirements.
Hardscaping Services
Specializing in walkways, patios, retaining walls, and granite stairs, our hardscaping team transforms outdoor spaces with durable, aesthetically pleasing structures. We combine functional design with premium materials like stamped concrete and pavers to create lasting solutions that enhance property value and accessibility.
Snow Removal
Offering 24/7 emergency snow removal with SIMA-certified operators, we provide per push, per event, and seasonal contracts. Our fleet includes hydraulics-licensed equipment for commercial snow clearing, de-icing agents for varied winter conditions, and pre-season site assessments to ensure business continuity during storms.
Site Work Excavation
From water/sewer installations to foundation excavation and grading, our site work division handles residential and commercial projects from design to completion. Services include catch basin installation, concrete work, and utility connections, supported by specialized equipment for depths up to six feet.
Material Sales
Our material yard offers bulk deliveries of black, brown, and hemlock mulch, loam, stone products, and asphalt millings. We also process organic yard waste while providing delivery options for commercial quantities and personalized mulch volume calculations to support large-scale projects.
People
Brett Bartelson
Founder & Owner
Brett founded V.I.P. Landscaping in 2009 after earning a business degree at Worcester State University. With 16+ years in landscaping and local community involvement, he's led the company to seven Best of Worcester awards while maintaining industry certifications and active participation in Alzheimers fundraisers.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Worcester, MA and surrounding areas with landscaping, snow removal, and excavation services.
Are emergency services available?
Yes, our team provides 24/7 emergency response for urgent landscaping and snow removal needs.
What landscaping certifications do you hold?
Our staff maintains certifications in pesticide application, snow management, and Unilock installation standards.
Do you offer commercial services?
Yes, we handle complete property management for commercial clients including maintenance, snow removal, and site work.
Can you assist with material quantity calculations?
Our mulch calculator helps estimate material needs for residential and commercial projects of all scales.
What awards have you received?
We were honored as Best of Worcester Landscaping for seven consecutive years (2013-2019).
Reviews (6)
Syd C.
Apr 22, 2021
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The owner never followed up with an estimate after our visit. If you don't want the job it's OK just say it. I think these guys like to work hard. But business wise I get the impression they are not there yet. So If you like to take a risk these might be your guys. Slightly disappointed. You always wanna see the local guy win. But they did nothing to help themselves.
Amanda P.
Jan 28, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Completely incompetent and unprofessional. The owner is rude as were the employees he had work on one of my properties. Do not recommend. Much better companies out there. Services:Mulching, Lawn mowing & maintenance
Norm V.
Nov 20, 2019
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VIP is contracted by my condo management company to take care of the property. They failed to come out to salt / sand the stairs and walkways this morning. That was at 7:35 this morning at which time I slipped on the ice and landed on the stairs to the cars. After a call to our management company, VIP showed up at 10:00 this morning and put down about an inch of salt and finally did the walkways.
One of the neighbors gave him a hard time about how much salt he was putting down and the driver's response was "who cares". He then told both my neighbor and I to go back in the house. The driver stated that he had been here 7 times already and doesn't think that any one really fell. All I've got to say is, no problem monkey boy my attorney will be in touch.
One of the neighbors gave him a hard time about how much salt he was putting down and the driver's response was "who cares". He then told both my neighbor and I to go back in the house. The driver stated that he had been here 7 times already and doesn't think that any one really fell. All I've got to say is, no problem monkey boy my attorney will be in touch.
Jack Delehanty
Feb 05, 2019
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I needed a lawn mowed twice while out of town for a month, and VIP Landscaping was recommended. I called well before we needed service. My calls went unreturned. I finally reached them just before we left town, and was told "we'll get you on the schedule and call you back later in the week." I did not receive a call back. I tried calling again the following week and they were closed for the holiday (for a full week).
No big deal; but my call was not returned the first day they were open again. I finally reached them 15 days after we first made contact, and was told "we weren't able to get you on the schedule after all." Apparently they didn't think it was necessary to call and tell me this. They may or may not do good work - I can't say, because their customer service was so poor that they didn't even bother to call to tell me that they couldn't do the work we had agreed upon.
No big deal; but my call was not returned the first day they were open again. I finally reached them 15 days after we first made contact, and was told "we weren't able to get you on the schedule after all." Apparently they didn't think it was necessary to call and tell me this. They may or may not do good work - I can't say, because their customer service was so poor that they didn't even bother to call to tell me that they couldn't do the work we had agreed upon.
Dawn M.
Jun 30, 2018
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Brett and his team are professional, friendly and do a fantastic job! My lawn looks amazing and the edging has never looked so good. Thank you!
Joe Lavallee
Jun 21, 2018
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The owner went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the work and checked in a few times after it was done to make sure the grass and plants were coming in properly. The crew that came to do the work were very nice and polite and worked as hard as they could to get the job done as quickly as possible. Highly recomend for any big yard projects or even maintenance.
