United Land Services

What United Land Services does

United Land Services is a Jacksonville, Florida-based, PE-backed commercial landscaping platform that delivers design, installation, and maintenance services to commercial properties, homeowner associations, homebuilders, and sports facilities across six southeastern states. Founded in 2001 as United Landscapes, the company was recapitalized in September 2020 by Centre Partners and LP First Capital into an acquisition-driven platform that has since completed 25 acquisitions, growing headcount from a local operator to over 1,600 employees across 30+ branch locations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana.

The company's core technology centers on operational and vertical-integration assets rather than software: a wholly-owned sod farm (Blandford Turf) provides seed-to-installation quality control, certified arborist services support tree care, smart irrigation systems address water management, and specialized rust prevention and removal capabilities address a Florida-specific pain point. The service portfolio spans twelve core lines: landscape maintenance, design, commercial installation, arbor and tree care, sod installation, irrigation systems, hardscapes, outdoor lighting, sports field maintenance, snow and ice management, and rust prevention and removal. The platform supports high-visibility reference customers including SunTrust Park, Jordan-Hare Stadium, and Inter Miami CF Stadium on the sports side, and major national homebuilders (Lennar, D.R. Horton, KB Home, Toll Brothers) plus property managers (Greystar, Bainbridge, Leland Management) on the commercial side.

The business model combines recurring multi-year maintenance contracts (the primary revenue base) with one-time design, installation, and hardscape projects, plus specialized professional services sold as add-ons. Pricing is custom-quoted per project with no publicly disclosed tiers, and the go-to-market relies on enterprise field sales targeting large property portfolios, HOA management companies, and developers. Leadership is led by CEO Ray Leach, an industry veteran with 30+ years of experience and a prior exit (Southern Scapes), supported by CFO Jason Lamb and a broader executive team with backgrounds spanning finance, operations, HR, and accounting. The company was ranked the 17th largest U.S. landscaping company on the 2025 Landscape Management LM150 list.

Name

United Land Services

Legal name

United Land Services

Website

https://unitedlandservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

United Land Services is a PE-backed commercial landscaping platform offering design, installation, maintenance, arbor care, irrigation, sports turf, and sod production to commercial properties, HOAs, homebuilders, and sports facilities across six southeastern U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Landscaping Services

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730), Landscaping Services (56173), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Installation (Plants, Sod & Soil) (HSAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sod, Turfgrass & Groundcover Production (AFAGAHAL), Turf Care (Fertilization, Aeration & Weed/Pest Control) (IMAIAIAD), Grounds & Exterior Services (Landscaping/Snow Removal/Parking Lot Maintenance) (IMAIAAAF), Lot Clearing, Land Clearing & Brush Removal (HSAIADAH)

Keywords

• Commercial landscaping services
• Landscape maintenance
• Landscape installation
• Irrigation systems
• Tree care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Landscape Maintenance Contracts: Recurring maintenance contracts for commercial properties, HOAs, and multi-family communities providing year-round landscape care including mowing, trimming, fertilization, pest control, and irrigation management.
2. Landscape Design and Installation Services: One-time project-based services for landscape design, installation, hardscapes, sod installation, and commercial new construction projects.
3. Specialized Services: Additional services including arbor and tree care, sports field maintenance, rust removal, rust prevention, outdoor lighting, and snow/ice management offered as add-on services to existing clients or standalone projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Land Services is a full-service commercial landscaping company that delivers landscape design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for commercial properties, HOAs, home builders, and sports facilities across the southeastern United States. The platform operates its own sod farm (Blandford Turf) for vertical integration and offers twelve distinct service lines including arbor care, irrigation, hardscapes, outdoor lighting, sports turf, snow and ice management, and rust prevention/removal.

Product overview

United Land Services is a full-service commercial landscaping platform offering a comprehensive suite of landscape design, installation, and maintenance services. The company's portfolio includes twelve core service offerings: Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design, Commercial Installation, Arbor & Tree Care, Sod Installation, Irrigation Systems, Hardscapes, Outdoor Lighting, Sports Field Maintenance, Snow & Ice Management, Rust Prevention, and Rust Removal. The company operates its own sod farm (Blandford Turf) enabling seed-to-installation quality control. Services are delivered through 30+ branch locations across six states (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana) with over 1,600 employees serving commercial properties including HOAs, developers, and businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Maintenance Year-round commercial landscape maintenance services including mowing, trimming, fertilization, pest control, irrigation management, and seasonal cleanups for commercial properties.
• Landscape Design Forward-thinking, constructible landscape design that considers future operating costs for commercial properties.
• Commercial Installation Commercial landscape installation services handling all aspects of landscape construction from planning to installation.
• Arbor & Tree Care Professional tree trimming, pruning, removal, and comprehensive tree care services delivered by certified arborists for commercial properties.
• Sod Installation Professional sod installation services including sod variety selection, site preparation, and installation for commercial properties, supported by the company's own Blandford Turf sod farm for vertical integration and quality control.
• Irrigation Systems Irrigation system design, installation, and water management services evaluating the full picture of water management in commercial landscapes.
• Hardscapes Hardscape design and installation services including pavers, summer kitchens, fireplaces, and pathways for commercial properties.
• Outdoor Lighting Professional landscape lighting design and installation services including uplighting, moonlighting, and silhouetting techniques for commercial properties.
• Sports Field Maintenance Athletic and equestrian field installation and maintenance services including precise mowing, soil testing, fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and hardscape design for sports complexes and professional venues.
• Snow & Ice Management Commercial snow and ice management services including proactive snow plowing, anti-icing, emergency snow removal, and deicing for parking lots, walkways, and entryways.
• Rust Prevention Commercial-grade rust prevention systems that treat irrigation water at the source, neutralizing iron and minerals to prevent rust stains on commercial properties.
• Rust Removal Professional rust removal services for commercial properties using specialized chemical treatment solutions to eliminate existing rust stains from affected surfaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue has grown more than six times since platform formation in September 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrightView Holdings: Largest commercial landscaping company in the U.S. (NYSE: BV), serving the same enterprise commercial, HOA, and developer customer base with maintenance, design-build, and tree care. Direct comparator at a far larger scale (top of the LM150).
• The Davey Tree Expert Company: Large, established tree-care and commercial landscape services company with national footprint; competes with ULS in arbor care, irrigation, and commercial grounds maintenance for institutional and commercial clients.
• TruGreen: Largest U.S. lawn care company (PE-owned by Siris/CBC) with national turf fertilization, weed/pest, and irrigation services; adjacent overlap with ULS's turf care and commercial maintenance services, though primarily residential.

Direct peers

• Yellowstone Landscape: PE-backed (Bayshore Capital) commercial landscaping roll-up operating across the Southeast U.S., with a similar acquisition-driven growth model, full-service offering, and regional branch footprint that directly overlaps ULS markets.
• Ruppert Landscape: Private, family-owned Mid-Atlantic commercial landscape company offering maintenance, design-build, irrigation, and tree care to HOAs, commercial properties, and developers — comparable full-service, multi-branch platform model.
• Bartlett Tree Experts: National scientific tree and shrub care specialist with a strong certified-arborist value proposition; directly overlaps ULS's arbor & tree care service line and shared commercial property management customer base.
• LandCare: PE-backed commercial landscaping company (GI Partners) operating a multi-branch model across the Western and Central U.S.; comparable scale, full-service offering, and acquisition-driven growth playbook.

Regional players

• Gachina Landscape Management: PE-backed (Peak Rock) commercial landscape maintenance company focused on the Western U.S., with a multi-branch full-service platform comparable to ULS but operating in a non-overlapping geography.
• Marina Landscape: Long-established Southern California commercial landscape maintenance and installation provider serving HOAs, developers, and commercial properties — comparable full-service platform but West Coast regional focus.

Emerging players

• Singing Hills Landscape: PE-backed (HCI Equity Partners) commercial landscape platform with full-service maintenance, irrigation, and tree care offerings, similar in profile to a smaller-scale ULS in market positioning and customer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A4 records

Investments

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