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LawnStarter - Austin Landscaping

Updated 2026-08-11 · 5,937 reviewed · 461 listed · Scored from 123 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(123) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Landscape Design & Installation
LawnStarter - Austin Landscaping
Service
Landscape Design & Installation
Reviews
123

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise named technicians like Jero, Kevin, Travis, and Fausto for precise lawn mowing, timely service, and responsiveness to special requests. One dispute: a customer was charged over $80 for a first mow promoted at $19, and reported property damage; the company reportedly refused to adjust the bill.

LawnStarter handles mowing (twice weekly available), flower bed weeding, leaf removal, and mulching across Austin. Most reviewers note punctuality and clean work, though potential customers should clarify final pricing upfront given the documented billing escalation on promotional first visits.

Praised for
  • dependable technicians by name
  • attention to detail
  • quick and responsive
  • consistent high-quality results
Watch-outs
  • unexpected price multipliers on first visits
  • property damage reported
  • customer service pushback on billing disputes
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Best for: Homeowners wanting weekly or twice-weekly lawn mowing with predictable, named crew members.
Think twice if: Ask for a final quote in writing before accepting a promotional first mow; one customer faced a price markup well beyond stated surcharges.

Strengths

  • named crew consistency (Jero, Kevin, Fausto, Guadalupe)
  • twice-weekly mowing available
  • reliable on-time performance
  • detail-oriented edging and precision cuts

Worth knowing

  • Named technicians: Jeronimo (Jero), Kevin, Travis, Leobardo, Guadalupe, Fausto
  • Twice-weekly mowing offered
  • Leaf removal with haul-away included
  • One documented property damage claim and billing dispute over promotional pricing

What reviews say by service

Lawn Care & Maintenance
Multiple reviewers praise even mowing, clean edges, and consistency across repeated visits.
Landscape Design & Installation
Flower bed weeding praised as part of professional maintenance; no major installation projects detailed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.71 average across the 339 landscape design & installation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric
Star rating 91
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer weekly mowing?
Yes, at least twice-weekly service is available based on customer reviews.
What should I expect on a first lawn mow?
Be clear on final pricing upfront: one customer reported being charged significantly above the published starting rate of $44 on a promotional first visit.
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Last updated 2026-08-11