50 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sanford: East Coast Cleanup Crew for lawncare landscaping junk removal and cleaning in NC, CR Score 91/100; 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kapok Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Kapok Tree Service, 136 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #3.
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50 Sanford landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Coast Cleanup Crew for lawncare landscaping junk removal and cleaning in NC | 91 | 4.7★ (31) | Sanford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Evolution Landscape Solutions | 91 | 5.0★ (55) | Sanford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Kapok Tree Service | 90 | 5.0★ (136) | Sanford | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Koerner Lawn & Landscape, LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (99) | Sanford | Sat | — |
| 5 | Affordable Lawn Care and Landscaping Services LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (83) | Sanford | Sat | — |
| 6 | Top Line Sod | 88 | 5.0★ (20) | Sanford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sanford Lawn Care | 88 | 4.8★ (24) | Sanford | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Lagunas Landscaping LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (62) | Sanford | Sat | — |
| 9 | JP's Lawn Maintenance, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (22) | Sanford | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | The Sod Man | 87 | 4.8★ (16) | Sanford | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Sanford
Based in Sanford
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (136).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Grounds Guys of the Pines | 81 | 5.0★ (13) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Father Son Stump Removal | 81 | 5.0★ (18) | In Sanford |
| 28 | Apex Lawn Company LLC | 81 | 4.1★ (8) | In Sanford |
| 29 | N&D Lawn Care | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | In Sanford |
| 30 | Taylor's Landscaping | 80 | 3.7★ (3) | In Sanford |
| 31 | Johnson Lawncare and Haul inc | 80 | 5.0★ (17) | In Sanford |
| 32 | Urban Turf Lawn Care, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (11) | In Sanford |
| 33 | iPond and Landscapes | 79 | 4.5★ (17) | In Sanford |
| 34 | Arbor Landscape and Irrigation | 79 | 5.0★ (11) | In Sanford |
| 35 | Strickland's Power Washing | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | In Sanford |
| 36 | Elite painting & landscaping LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | In Sanford |
| 37 | Sanford Landscape | 78 | 4.3★ (20) | In Sanford |
| 38 | M&S Construction Solutions | 78 | 4.9★ (26) | In Sanford |
| 39 | A&A landscape services | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | In Sanford |
| 40 | CZ Fencing & Landscaping | 77 | 4.2★ (21) | In Sanford |
| 41 | Castano Design Build | 77 | 4.8★ (36) | 9 mi |
| 42 | Berry Services LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (21) | 15 mi |
| 43 | Efrain Esquivel Landscaping | 76 | 4.8★ (21) | In Sanford |
| 44 | Clark Landscapes | 76 | 4.6★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 45 | 4E Landscaping | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | In Sanford |
| 46 | Frazier Landscaping Inc | 74 | 4.3★ (4) | In Sanford |
| 47 | Carolina Hydroseeding | 74 | 4.9★ (18) | 14 mi |
| 48 | ALL STAR Landscape & Design | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 49 | Sp concrete, grading and landscaping | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 50 | PlanTenders Sanford New Hill | 72 | 1.0★ (3) | In Sanford |
20 more landscapers within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A.K.A Landscaping Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Sanford |
| Alpha Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Sanford |
| Brick City Grading and Drainage | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Brown's Property Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Carlos Tree Service | 5.0★ (269) | In Sanford |
| CLEAR HARDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION INC. | 5.0★ (4) | In Sanford |
| E&M Construction Services | 3.7★ (3) | In Sanford |
| Fence Works of Lee County | 5.0★ (7) | In Sanford |
| Harrington's Lawn Care | 3.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Hawkins Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sanford |
| Illuminated Home Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Lee's Landscaping Line | In Sanford | |
| Maddox Concrete, LLC | 4.8★ (24) | In Sanford |
| Martinez’s Hardscape & Landscape Design L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Phil Stone & Sons Tree Removal | 4.6★ (26) | In Sanford |
| Richard's Concrete And Landscaping LLC | In Sanford | |
| Starr's Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Sanford |
| Tatum Builders, Inc. | 4.9★ (9) | In Sanford |
| Treemasters | 5.0★ (6) | In Sanford |
| Value Build Homes | 4.8★ (254) | In Sanford |
We scored 50 Sanford landscapers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sanford data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |